Chapter 2118: Chapter 2118: Arrival at the Capital
Zhao Xi was stunned upon hearing this, "The last black market in the southwest?"
"Not sure yet."
Zhao Xi felt some pressure, this Second Prince is something, hiding so deep. Although the southwest is heavily guarded, the mix of people and the complex terrain indeed make it tricky.
He looked at Shu Yu, "Are you planning to get involved in this matter?"
Shu Yu made a face like âwhat a foolish questionâ, "Of course not, why should I involve myself in such matters when Iâm doing well? Previously, it was necessary because the Meng family was deeply caught up, we couldnât just ignore it. This time at most Iâll deliver the letter to Qi Lie or Xia Yi once I reach the capital, they have the personnel and resources, theyâll naturally investigate."
Zhao Xi touched his nose, "Thatâs true, they can investigate much faster than us."
He paused for a moment, frowned, "Since you already have plans, why do you still look so worried? Itâs making Ah You think youâre unwell."
Shu Yu rubbed her temples, "I wonât get involved, but if the black market is indeed in the southwest and causes chaos, wonât the people there suffer?"
She had spent half a year in the southwest, didnât know many people, but not few either.
Like Fang Xiyueâs family, Ma Lu and his brothers, Wang Changdong, Xu Daliâs family, and the people from the Huifeng Escort Agency, all had interactions with her family. Even if the relationships werenât very close, they were still friends.
Especially Fang Xiyue and Wang Changdong, theyâve been exchanging letters with her for years. Others occasionally say a few words in letters, showing mutual care.
Shu Yu certainly hoped they wouldnât face trouble.
Zhao Xi thought she was worrying too much, "It wonât be that coincidental, once you deliver the letter to the capital, the Emperor and the others will surely be prepared."
Shu Yu glanced at him, "Did you forget about Chenggu County?"
Zhao Xi was speechless, chuckled dryly. Yes, didnât Chenggu County have issues right under Qi Lieâs nose? Even the Meng family, believed to be safe from black market ties, almost got caught up.
These people will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, regardless of whether someone is an ordinary civilian.
Zhao Xi couldnât refute for a while, finally said awkwardly, "Didnât you say Qiao Rouâs sisters encountered some odd individuals in Linzhang Prefecture? The black market should be near Linzhang Prefecture, right? The prefecture is quite far from Heichang County, let alone Righteous Dao Village where Fang Xiyue and the others are. If youâre really worried, once Qi Lie confirms the black marketâs location, have him make arrangements for those people beforehand?"
Shu Yu laughed, about to say more when Little Song Le ran in.
Shu Yu hurriedly closed her mouth, not continuing the topic.
However, Zhao Xi made a valid point, better not to overthink it for now, wait for Qi Lie to confirm whether the last black market is indeed in the southwest.
Shu Yu temporarily pressed this matter to the back of her mind, the urgent thing now is to head to the capital.
They only rested for a day in Changjin Prefecture, and the next morning, the group set off again, leaving the city gates under Little Huohuoâs reluctant gaze at his sister.
After that, apart from lodging and eating, they didnât linger in any other prefecture.
Finally, six days before the examination began, their carriage arrived outside the city gates of the capital.
"Finally here." Zhao Xi exhaled, even though the journey wasnât dull, having traveled for so many days was indeed tiring.
At this moment, the group was queuing outside the city gates to enter, but the line... was long and winding, moving very slowly.