Moonlight and wind

Chapter 236 Heading to Hefeng Town

"Your Highness," a high-ranking official who looked like a civil official stood in the hall of the East Palace with his hands down, "If the bounty on Shan Zimo is not revoked, this Wudu City will soon be occupied by the people of Yunlan City and Langxiu Mountain!"

"He is really good at bewitching people!" Crown Prince Wu Xiangxun picked up the glass teacup and took a sip, his eyes revealing a supreme sense of superiority, "A martial arts master actually made tens of thousands of people plead for him. Do you think such a person should be kept or not?"

"I think it's better not to go against the will of the people at this time," the minister tilted his head and thought, "Even if he marries Princess Jinyu in the future, given Emperor Wu's vigilance against martial artists, he will hardly become a big shot, let alone assist Princess Jinyu. The Crown Prince doesn't need to set up such an imaginary enemy."

"When does father plan to come out of seclusion?" Wu Xiangxun raised his eyebrows and glanced at the maid who was silently cleaning the courtyard.

"I dare not speculate on the Emperor's thoughts," the minister folded his hands in front of him, "Shan Zimo has made some achievements recently. Let's not say that his merits and demerits offset each other. I'm afraid that this bounty will be withdrawn sooner or later."

Shan Zimo and Shan Boyu were both unkempt and ragged, walking on the muddy road, and passers-by would stay away from them when they saw them.

"Young Master, we have been walking for a long time, but we haven't met the master and his friends yet," Shan Boyu licked his lips which were dry and chapped. "How about we take the official road? With our current appearance, it will be hard for anyone to recognize you."

"That makes sense!" Shan Zimo put his hands on his hips and looked around, "Let's look for a nearby town, maybe Yu Wenlin has opened a new tea shop there!"

The two hit it off immediately, changed direction, and continued south along the official road.

After having eaten and drunk their fill, Xuanyue and his group gathered in a small courtyard. They took out the mountain and river map and began to study it.

"From the map, no matter which road you take, there is only one place to stay ahead, Hefeng Town." Yike pointed to a point on the mountain and river map, "Our next stop will be here."

"Okay!" Yu Wenlin nodded in agreement, "Open the tea shop so we can have a place to communicate!"

"You also run a tea shop?" Dao Sheng asked curiously.

"Oh, tea merchant," Yuwen Lin explained quickly, "Miss Dao, have you ever tried Cuifeng Yunhao?" Yuwen Lin gestured, and Jianyun took out a box of Cuifeng Yunhao.

"Leave it to me, Brother Jianyun." Zi Ling'er stood up, took the wooden box from Jianyun's hand, and went to make tea.

No one dared to reveal their relationship with Shan Zimo. Now Shan Zimo's bounty order is still posted everywhere in Wu State, and he also carries a bounty hunter with him!

In fact, Yi Yan Hui also had her own ideas. Since Dao Sheng was the most famous bounty hunter in the area, she could find Shan Zimo's whereabouts and also be on guard for him. As for the two of them meeting, she would try to get Dao Sheng away.

There was no conversation that night, and everyone was sleeping peacefully.

Li walked out of the house early and took a deep breath. The air was filled with the fresh smell of soil and crops, which made him feel refreshed. After everyone packed up, they left a silver ingot on the small table in the house, got on the carriage, and headed towards Hefeng Town.

The days of hunger and sleeping on the streets made Shan Zimo and Shan Boyu even thinner. They staggered to the outside of a city, their eyes filled with tears.

"Can I have something to eat?" Shan Zimo swallowed his saliva. The breeze blew through his tattered robe, and he felt very sad.

"Young Master, even if I have to do odd jobs, I will definitely earn a living for you!" Shan Boyu said firmly with a wry smile.

The two of them walked towards the town with great interest. When they arrived at the city gate, they looked up and saw - Hefeng Town!

"Where did these beggars come from!" The captain guarding the city tried to chase the two away, but was stopped by another captain who was a little older.

"Let them in," the lieutenant tapped his pipe, "They starved to death in front of the door and we still need to carry them!"

"Hurry up and go!" The captain waved his hand impatiently, letting Shan Zimo and the other two enter Hefeng Town.

As soon as he entered Hefeng Town, Shan Boyu ran to the notice board and checked the bounty. The bounty for Shan Zimo was clearly visible! Shan Boyu ran back in disgrace.

"Young Master, we have to be more careful," Shan Boyu said softly, "The bounty is still posted on the wall!"

"As for me," Shan Zimo found an open space near the city gate, sat down on the ground, and watched the people coming and going, "I am now eager to be arrested! At least I can have food to eat in prison!"

"Young Master!" Shan Boyu quickly covered Shan Zimo's mouth with caution, "We finally got here, we can't say such discouraging words! As long as we can make it to Southern Xinjiang and complete the task assigned to you by the Third Hall Master, you can save the Third Hall Master!"

"I'm going to starve to death before I even reach Southern Xinjiang!" Shan Zimo lay back, his shriveled belly collapsing.

"New here?" Hanako came over and asked curiously.

"Yes, is there anything to eat?" Shan Boyu imitated him and sat sideways.

"You guys are finally here today!" Huazi was very excited. "The Su family is giving out porridge today. Follow me and we'll go drink porridge together!"

"Is the Su Mansion the government office here?" Shan Zimo asked while lying there with his head tilted.

"The Su family is a well-known wealthy businessman in Hefeng Town! They have a lot of money!" Huazi's expression was very exaggerated. "As for the expenses of distributing porridge, for the Su family, even the scraps of silver swept from the cracks in the blue bricks in the yard are not enough!"

"There are still many good people in the world!" Shan Zimo sighed, crossed his legs and swung his feet. He felt quite comfortable at the thought of having food to eat.

"What's good about that?" Huazi disagreed, "It's all for myself! The Su family has been brewing wine for three generations, and now Master Su has only one daughter. If they want to consolidate their power in Hefeng Town, can they not spend some money?"

"Master, this is the same approach as Mr. Yuwen!" Shan Boyu whispered.

"What?" Hanako looked at the two of them in confusion, "You've become a beggar, and you're still a young master? What's wrong, brother? Are you down and out?"

"Yes, I'm down and out!" Shan Zimo sighed, looking helpless.

"If you ask me," Hanako suddenly comforted him, "There's nothing wrong with being a Hanako. Just relax, brother. Follow me and you'll always have something to eat!"

"What should I call you, big brother?" Shan Zimo sat up and looked at the dirty-faced Huazi in front of him with a faint smile.

"As for me, Li Cang," Hanako shook her head, "I had a full warehouse of gold and a full warehouse of silver, but in the end I didn't even have a warehouse!"

"Brother Li's optimistic spirit is very commendable!" Shan Zimo looked at him approvingly.

"It's almost time, let's go!" Li Cang stood up and brushed the dust off his butt. This brush almost blinded Shan Zimo and the other man!

The three beggars walked arrogance towards the porridge factory that Su's mansion had built.

"It's still faster to take the official road!" Yuwen Lin was sitting in the carriage with Li and driving, and said to Jianyun who was riding a horse beside them.

"Master is right," Jian Yun stood on his horse and looked into the distance, "We can vaguely see the outline of the town ahead. We must get there before the city gates close at night!"

"Okay! Let's find the best inn," Yuwenlin sniffed his sleeves, "Master, I'm going to stink!"