Traveling to the ancient harem

After several days of rapid driving, the carriage finally arrived at the nearest prefecture, Anyang City, in the morning. According to Xiao Zhao, if there were no delays on the road, it would take about 20 days to get from Anyang City to the capital, which eased Huang Ye's nervous mood.

This was the first time Huang Ye saw an ancient city gate. The gate was arched with two doors open. On one side stood a soldier holding a weapon and wearing armor, and the other two soldiers were checking the carriages and horses entering the city.

The road at the city gate was very wide. People entering the city were divided into two groups and lined up. People walking and carriages were in their own team for inspection.

Xiao Zhao drove the carriage skillfully behind the other carriages. The carriage followed the queue of carriages and slowly moved towards the city gate. Huang Ye did not see any ox-drawn carts and wondered if Anyang City did not allow ox-drawn carts to enter the city.

The so-called inspection actually just meant letting them get off the carriage, casually checking it, and then taking out their respective passes, registering and then they could leave.

There was a small house behind the city gate. There were two tables at the door of the house. Two clerks were registering people. After the registration, several people got back on the carriage and headed towards the largest carriage house in Anyang City.

Huang Ye curiously lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at the scenery on the street with Hongdou. The street was very prosperous. As autumn was getting deeper, people on the street wore jackets and there were many women shopping. Huang Ye didn't see many people wearing jing ni (married hats). It seemed that this place was far away from the capital and the separation between men and women was not so strict.

Anxin Chemahang is located beside a small river on the outskirts of the city. Huang Ye thinks that although the name is rustic, it is very down-to-earth. When you are away from home, isn't it all about feeling at ease?

Xiao Zhao drove the carriage into the large yard of the coachman's shop. The yard was several times larger than the shop's. There were many carriages of various kinds parked inside. A waiter ran over, took the reins from Xiao Zhao, and drove the carriage to an idle place nearby.

Xiao Zhao led the three people into a room. The middle-aged man inside stood up and greeted Xiao Zhao enthusiastically. When he learned that they were going to the capital, and after Xiao Zhao emphasized that they wanted a safer and larger carriage, the man's smile became more sincere.

Huang Ye was impressed by Xiao Zhao. Although he looked a bit fierce, he was very experienced. He arranged everything along the way, including meals and hotels. They didn't have to worry about it. He was familiar with all the people involved and seemed to have a good relationship with them. Some of them were even brothers. Such a person was highly skilled in martial arts and reliable. If he was brought along when going out, it would save a lot of trouble. Huang Ye wanted to poach the boss's people.

Huang Ye did not treat him as an outsider along the way. He exchanged his heart with Huang Ye and he also became friends with Huang Ye. He was originally the most valuable guard in their carriage and horse company, but for some reason this time, the boss called him over to be Huang Ye's coachman.

Only then did Huang Ye realize how much of a favor the boss had done for her. Although she did not understand the boss's intention, it did not stop her from being grateful to him.

Having said that, the middle-aged man personally introduced Huang Ye to several carriages with high-end interiors. Huang Ye chose a carriage that looked relatively simple on the outside. The journey was long, so it was necessary to be low-key. The interior was spacious. Huang Ye only asked for a new quilt and did not make any other requests.

Xiao Zhao was already negotiating with the man, wanting someone named Liu to drive for them. The man was a little embarrassed, and after thinking about it, he decided to ask someone to call for help.

Xiao Zhao secretly told Huang Ye that Old Liu was just like him, not only a bodyguard but also an excellent driver. He had never had an accident in the carriage and horse company for more than ten years and was the signature figure of Anxin Carriage and Horse Company. He could only feel at ease with Old Liu following him.

Huang Ye asked Hongdou to take out a piece of silver and wanted to give it to Xiao Zhao as a thank you for his care over the past few days, but Xiao Zhao insisted on not accepting it.

It can be said that these few days were the most comfortable days he had since he started working for the carriage and horse company. They did not treat him as an outsider and they all had the same food and accommodation. The two girls even called him "Brother Zhao" one after another, which made him almost forget his own identity. To be honest, if he could only send them here and then send the carriage back, he would be willing to send them to the capital in person.

Old Liu, who was driving, came over and saw Xiao Zhao greeting him. It seemed that they knew each other. Xiao Zhao repeatedly explained to Old Liu that these three people were asked by a friend to take care of them, and asked Old Liu to take good care of them on the road. Old Liu agreed and even told him not to worry. Only then did Xiao Zhao say goodbye to them reluctantly. Although they had only been together for a few days, he felt that he really was their big brother.

After changing the carriage, Lao Liu's driving skills were not exaggerated. With Xiao Zhao's entrustment and Huang Ye's not a stingy person, Lao Liu had traveled all over the country and had seen all kinds of people. Seeing that they were in a hurry to travel, he also drove the carriage very fast. They traveled at dawn and stayed in hotels at night, and the group rushed to the capital.