Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2368: Leaving Hangzhou CityEditor: Henyee Translations

He was even worried that the other party might take extreme measures and harm Qiao Xuan if he applied too much pressure.

Thus, Shao Yunduan decided to spread the news and redirect the pursuit efforts to outside the city. He chose to take his chances and let the other party leave the city.

Although they would be more challenging to find once outside, the Jiangnan area was prosperous and densely populated, with no mountains or dense forests to hinder tracking. If the group aimed for the capital, they would be traceable, whether they used main roads or smaller paths.

He had deployed numerous agents for both open and covert investigations. It was only a matter of time before they would be found.

Tian Shanshan and her group, avoiding the main road for discretion, took a relatively remote path. Yet, despite their disguises, a group of 20 to 30 people traveling quickly by horse and carriage, with minimal goods and opting for narrow roads, made their presence conspicuous. Their choice of route clearly indicated that something was amiss.

Ah-Ye soon targeted them.

Since he suspected them, he kept a close watch and observed for more clues.

It was evident that careful observation could reveal whether they were genuine merchants or skilled guards.

Ah-Ye refrained from taking any action, prioritizing Qiao Xuan’s safety. This restraint allowed Qiao Xuan to send a message to him.

In the evening, Qiao Xuan took out pen and paper from her interspace and wrote a brief letter. Using her power, she sealed and sent it to Ah-Ye and the others.

The envelope was addressed to Ah-Ye and reached his hands early the next morning.

Ah-Ye was puzzled and anxious when he read the letter. It was from Madam! He could hardly believe it.

He conducted a thorough investigation, but no one knew how the letter had arrived; it was simply there when discovered.

Turning the letter over repeatedly, Ah-Ye scrutinized the handwriting. Despite being written hastily, it was unmistakably Madam’s handwriting. He was very familiar with Qiao Xuan’s script.

The letter instructed Ah-Ye not to take any action and informed him that after leaving the Lord’s territory, Qiao Xuan would find an opportune moment to act. She emphasized the need to expose the matter publicly as soon as possible, leaving Ah-Ye with no choice but to comply.

According to the itinerary, it would take at least four days for the other party to leave Lord Shao Yunduan’s jurisdiction. Ah-Ye quickly sent word back to Hangzhou City to report the situation.

Qiao Xuan wanted to ensure that Lord Shao Yunduan was informed promptly, so he would not worry. Despite this, Ah-Ye continued to secretly follow their trail.

With their departure from Shao Yunduan’s territory imminent, Tian Shanshan and her group finally began to relax. Once they were out of his jurisdiction, they could travel at full speed. In two days, they would reach the Fourth Prince’s territory. There, they could enlist local government troops to escort them into the capital.

At that point, they would have nothing to fear.

Some of Tian Shanshan’s companions couldn’t help but mock Shao Yunduan, claiming he was inept. They took satisfaction in having successfully left Hangzhou City without Shao Yunduan catching up to them.

Tian Shanshan, however, was displeased by the comments. Regardless of Shao Yunduan’s apparent lack of appreciation, she found the mockery hard to tolerate.