The end of natural disasters: the daily life of child brides in ancient times

Looking back, he made eye contact with the leading guard.

For some reason, Lu Qingqing felt that this person didn't have any ill intentions towards them.

Strangely, when we first met in the woods, this person's eyes were full of wariness.

They seemed ready to fight at any moment if they disagreed.

Seeing his sudden change in demeanor, Lu Qingqing was somewhat confused.

However, as long as they don't have malicious intent, it's fine.

Seeing that the road was relatively wide, Lu Qingqing simply directed the team to move aside and make way.

Behind her, the leading guard nodded to her and led his team past from the side.

What puzzled Lu Qingqing was that although this group had surpassed them, they hadn't gone very far.

More than an hour later, the two teams were still separated by a distance of one or two hundred meters.

Logically, everything in their group should be in the vehicle.

The traveler carried only a small bundle and a sword.

Traveling light will allow them to travel much faster than Lu Qingqing's group.

This situation is even more problematic.

In the middle of the group, Bai Song also noticed something was wrong.

He drove to the front of the convoy and whispered something to Lu Qingqing.

They deliberately slowed down their journey, which should have increased the distance between them.

But until nightfall, the group ahead of them kept traveling at a distance of 120 meters.

Now everyone knows there's a problem.

As it was getting dark, Lu Qingqing and Bai Song discussed it and decided to leave the official road and stop by the roadside.

Not long after they stopped, the people in front of them turned back.

The lead guard was staring at Lu Qingqing as he turned off the main road.

When Lu Qingqing's team saw them turn back, they immediately picked up their weapons and sternly warned them not to approach.

Upon seeing this, the leading guard immediately ordered the group to stop.

At the same time, raise both hands to indicate that you have no ill intentions.

He got off the carriage and moved a little closer.

The fine rain pattered on his face, yet he felt a surge of excitement.

"Are you Miss Lu Qingqing?"

Lu Qingqing was a little confused when he called her that.

Who is this person?

After thinking it over carefully, I still couldn't recognize the person.

"you are?"

The leading guard was overjoyed when he saw that she did not deny it.

"I am Qian Chengzhi, the leader of the 120th caravan of the Prince Huai's Mansion. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

When Lu Qingqing heard the words "Prince Huai's Mansion," she was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening.

"Are you part of a merchant caravan directly under Chief Steward Feng?"

When Qian Chengzhi heard her mention Steward Feng, he became even more certain that he had not mistaken the person for someone else.

He excitedly took a few quick steps forward.

“Miss Lu, since you left the city last year.”

The prince then ordered the caravans heading north to search for you along the way!

For the past six months or so, dozens of our caravans have traveled back and forth to the capital many times, but we still haven't been able to find you.

You have no idea how worried our prince was.

Furthermore, your father, Chief Minister Lu, has inquired about your whereabouts multiple times.

In addition, your uncle, Vice Minister Lu of the Ministry of Personnel, Battalion Commander Yu of the Thunder God Special Forces, and several of your fellow disciples have also come to inquire on several occasions.

After being asked countless times, Chief Steward Feng finally gave a direct and firm order.

Make sure that each caravan leader remembers your portrait features, name, preferred weapons, and other information.

You have no idea, but I've been randomly checked more than twenty times in the past year.

If you can't answer a question the first time, you'll be fined 100 taels of silver.

I failed to answer the question six times in total.

My salary for the past six months has been confiscated!

Thank goodness, I was lucky enough to run into this opportunity; at least my salary was saved!

This time, you'll have to come with us.

Don't worry, my team members were all selected from the military.

They are all quite skilled and will surely be able to protect you back to the capital!

If you need anything on the way, please feel free to let me know!

Qian Chengzhi was so excited that he blurted out everything.

Lu Qingqing's team, who had been on high alert, heard all of this.

They were all a little confused.

Is Brother Lu a girl?

How did this get involved with King Huai?

And then there's that Grand Secretary, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the battalion commander of the Thunder God Special Forces—these all sound pretty impressive!

Judging from this man's tone, Brother Lu... no, Miss Lu, you must have an extraordinary background?

They never realized that Miss Lu was actually a very important person!

A series of questions swirled in everyone's minds.

Having served as an official before, Bai Song understood all too well the significance of the official titles Qian Chengzhi spoke of!

Hey, with Brother Lu's background and status, how could I have ever dared to think of taking him under my command before!

However, is it too late for me to try and curry favor with someone powerful now?

No, no, it's not Brother Lu, it's Sister Lu!

Wow, Bai Song's luck has actually turned around! Maybe he can get an official position when he goes to the Prince Huai's fiefdom!

Bai Song felt a surge of joy as he thought this.

At this moment, Lu Qingqing was filled with mixed feelings after hearing Qian Chengzhi's words.

She had only been away from the prefectural city for less than a year, but it felt like an eternity had passed.

She misses her master and mistress!