Chapter 2118: Arriving in the Capital (Patreon)

Chapter 2118: Arriving in the Capital


Zhao Xi was stunned, "The last Black Market is in the southwest?"

"Not confirmed yet."

Zhao Xi was somewhat frustrated. The Second Prince concealed it well. Although the southwest had heavy military presence, it was a region filled with complexity and danger.

He looked at Shu Yu, "Are you planning to get involved in this?"

Shu Yu gave him a look as if to say, "What a silly question." She replied, "Of course not. I'm living a good life now. Why would I want to get involved in such matters? Previously, it was unavoidable because the Meng family was deeply entangled in it, and we couldn't just stand by. This time, at most, after I arrive in the capital, I'll hand the letter over to Qi Lie or Xia Yi. They have the capability and resources. They'll investigate it."

Zhao Xi touched his nose, "That's right, they'll investigate much faster than us."

After a brief pause, he frowned, "Since you had a plan in mind already, why do you look so worried? It made Ah You think you weren't feeling well."

Shu Yu rubbed her forehead, "I won't get directly involved, but if the Black Market is truly in the southwest, won't those people in the southwest suffer if chaos breaks out?"

She had spent half a year in the southwest and knew quite a few people there. People like Fang Xiyue's family, the Ma brothers, Wang Changdong, Xu Dali, and the members of the Huifeng Escort Bureau had connections with her family. While they weren't extremely close, they were friends. Especially Fang Xiyue and Wang Changdong, who had been exchanging letters with her over the past few years. Others occasionally added a few words in their letters, showing mutual concern.

Shu Yu naturally didn't want anything to happen to them.

Zhao Xi thought she was overly worried, "Where would such a coincidence happen? When you deliver the letter to the capital, the Emperor and the others will surely be prepared."

Shu Yu gave him a sidelong glance, "Have you forgotten about Chenggu County?"

Zhao Xi choked and chuckled dryly. Right, Chenggu County had an incident right under Qi Lie's nose. Even the Meng family, who had never thought they'd be connected to the Black Market, almost got dragged into it.

Those people didn't hesitate to use any means to achieve their goals, regardless of whether someone was an ordinary commoner.

Zhao Xi couldn't refute that and fell silent for a moment before saying, "If you're really worried, when Qi Lie and the others find out the Black Market's location, let them arrange something for those people in advance."

Shu You was about to respond when Xiao Songle rushed in.

Shu You quickly closed her mouth, not wanting to continue the topic. Nevertheless, Zhao Xi's words made sense. First, they needed to determine whether the last Black Market was truly in the southwest.

For now, Shu You temporarily set this matter aside. The most pressing issue was to arrive in the capital.

After resting for only one day at Changjin Prefecture, the group set out early the next morning. Under the reluctant gaze of her little sister, they left the city gate behind.

Besides stopping for accommodation and meals, they didn't linger in any other capital cities along the way.

Finally, six days before the imperial examination began, their carriage reached the city gates of the capital.

"We've finally arrived," Zhao Xi exhaled a sigh of relief. Despite not being bored along the way, traveling for so many days by carriage was exhausting.

At this moment, the group was queuing up outside the city gates to enter the capital. However, the line was winding and moving at a snail's pace.