A big, bearded man in armor was the first to appear.
Lu Yuan actually recognized this man.
The City Gate General of the Provincial City.
When they had arrived yesterday, this City Gate Officer had been waiting at the city gate early in the morning to welco Song Chi.
But before Song Chi could even enter the city, he had suddenly changed course and led his troops to Liangshan.
So, the City Gate Officer never got to welco Song Chi.
He did, however, exchange a few words with Song iqin at the city gate.
The man had been one of Song Chi’s subordinates.
After being wounded on the battlefield, he was transferred back to the Provincial City and no longer served under Song Chi in the army.
His appearance instantly brought the situation under control.
To be precise, it was this man and the large group of Cross-sword Lords following him.
The presence of this company of Lord Soldiers was simply overwhelming.
They barged right in.
Seeing the people in the courtyard locked in a tense standoff, they acted without a word.
They went up and started slapping people on both sides, or just sent them flying several feet with a kick.
They hit and cursed at them, bellowing:
"Looking for trouble, are you?!"
As the saying goes, the ruthless fear the reckless, and these Lord Soldiers were utterly reckless.
They ca in and just started slapping and kicking people, holding nothing back.
Whether it was the Zhao Family Travelers or the Liu Mansion Guards, no one dared to defy the Lord Soldiers.
They took the blows and didn’t dare make a peep.
The Zhao Family Travelers, ard with Flintlock Guns, lost their nerve when they saw these Lord Soldiers.
Even when sent flying by a kick, they didn’t dare say a word, just quietly getting back to their feet while clutching their stomachs.
The City Gate General ca in and scanned the surroundings.
He finally spotted Song iqin, who was sobbing in Lu Yuan’s arms.
The City Gate General was a little dumbfounded.
’Why is my old commander’s sister in so man’s arms?’
The City Gate General had no idea what was happening here.
All he knew was that over an hour ago, two people accompanying Song iqin had rushed to find him.
They told him there was trouble.
The City Gate General had gathered a squad of soldiers and imdiately rushed to the Liu Family’s residence.
He arrived to find this scene.
But what had happened before wasn’t important.
Snapping out of his confusion, the City Gate General imdiately went to Song iqin, bowed, and said:
"Madam, what...?"
Song iqin took a deep breath, composed herself, then turned with a cold expression and said:
"I want to return to my ho in Taiping City. They won’t let leave.
Make them all get out of the way."
Upon hearing Song iqin’s words, the City Gate General didn’t hesitate. He took half a step back, spun around, and bellowed to the n behind him:
"Everyone, get out of the way! Don’t block the gate!"
The Lord Soldiers who had just stord in with the City Gate General turned in unison upon hearing the command.
They began charging toward the Mansion Guards who had been blocking the gate.
But the Mansion Guards weren’t stupid.
No one wanted to get kicked by the Lord Soldiers again.
They all scattered imdiately.
Then, the Lord Soldiers stationed themselves in pairs at every door.
They ford a clear path from the ancestral hall’s courtyard all the way to the main gate.
At this, the old matriarch, who had recovered her senses, trembled with rage at the brutish Lord Soldiers and stamred:
"What do you think you’re doing?!
She’s part of our Liu Family!
She’s a daughter-in-law of the Liu Family!"
This ti, the City Gate General himself turned to the old matriarch and said coldly:
"I don’t care whose daughter-in-law she is. As long as she hasn’t broken the laws of the Divine Ling Empire, what right do you have to stop her from leaving?
Besides, who the hell do you think you are? What official rank do you hold?
If you dare interfere with law enforcent again, watch out, or I’ll have you arrested!"
Of course, the City Gate General recognized the old matriarch.
He also knew this was the Inspectorate Mansion.
’But so what?!’
’In the Divine Ling Empire, the civil administration—the Wen—and the military—the Wu—are separate! Neither holds sway over the other!’
’Didn’t the Military Officers and Nobles deal with that top-ranking Civil Servant, Liu Wen, until he lost his post?!’
’So what if your family head is the great Inspector General?’
’I’m just a lowly Military Officer and City Gate General, but I’m still not afraid of you!’
...
「Around 8:00 PM.」
A convoy of carriages left the Provincial City under the cover of darkness, heading toward Taiping City.
They had gotten out just like that, safe and sound.
Nothing else happened afterward.
The esteed Inspector General didn’t return to cause another scene or anything of the sort.
Song iqin’s father-in-law—no...
To be precise, her *forr* father-in-law, the Inspector General, hadn’t been ho at all.
It was winter, and the Inspector General had gone to inspect the river dikes.
So, there were no further incidents.
Everyone packed their things and left without any more trouble.
As for what would happen next...
Song iqin would likely never return to the Provincial City.
As for whether Song iqin’s parents would try to take her back after learning about this...
In any case, as long as Song iqin was unwilling, Lu Yuan would never let anyone take her away.
Besides, Lu Yuan didn’t really need to worry about it.
Song Chi would definitely be able to protect Song iqin.
「Inside the carriage.」
Song iqin was still covered by Lu Yuan’s overcoat, nestled in his arms.
Lu Yuan hadn’t let go of her since they left the Inspectorate Mansion.
He had been holding her just like this the entire ti.
And Song iqin had remained nestled in his arms.
Her beautiful eyes, shimring with emotion, were fixed on Lu Yuan with deep affection.
"Stop staring. Here, drink so hot water and warm yourself up."
Zhao Qiao’er offered her a cup of hot water from the side.
But Song iqin didn’t even glance at it, simply burying her small, elegant face deeper into Lu Yuan’s chest.
Zhao Qiao’er, watching from the side, couldn’t help but roll her eyes.
"Honestly, you crazy woman.
I’m not telling you to get out of his arms.
I’m just offering you a sip of water, and you won’t even drink it.
Fine, just keep on hugging."
With that, Zhao Qiao’er turned to Su Liyan beside her and spoke in a soft voice:
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