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Two days later, just as the sky was getting light and the eastern sky was still a faint pale light, Jing Chunxi set out for the dock again.

This time, she only brought Xiao Man and Ah Qi with her. Ah Qi and Xiao Man were silent all the way, and the atmosphere was a little solemn. The chaos that happened at the dock a few days ago seemed to be still vivid in her mind. Now, she didn't know what was going on.

Ah Qi was also a little nervous, but he still tried to stay calm and walked ahead at a steady pace. Xiao Man followed behind Jing Chunxi, her eyes full of worry about the unknown.

The river breeze in the early morning was a bit cool, blowing on the cheeks, and even people who were dressed warmly couldn't help shivering.

There were layers of ripples on the surface of the river, and occasionally an early-rising fishing boat passed by, leaving behind a trail of white water marks.

The dock was now deserted, without a single person or body, not even a trace of a fight or dragging.

This strange calmness made both Ah Qi and Xiao Man feel a little uneasy, as if a storm had just passed but not even a trace was left.

Looking at the deserted scene before them, all three of them were deeply moved. Xiao Man's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, as he exclaimed, "Master Tao's men even helped collect the bodies?" His voice trembled, as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

Many bodies that should have been at the dock and outside several rows of houses have disappeared. It is unbelievable to think about it.

Ah Qi couldn't help but look around, still searching for clues, but there was nothing except the empty ground and the slightly swaying small boat. He was filled with doubts: Could it be that all this had really been cleared up by Master Tao's people?

Jing Chunxi didn't find it too strange; instead, she had a vague suspicion. She whispered, "Perhaps the princelings have sensed someone is opposing them. With citizens across the city signing petitions and so many leaving the city, they know the news can't be concealed anymore, so they've come up with a backup plan." Her voice held a certainty, as if she'd seen through everything.

The prince's party must have other confidants in Xunyang City, and their intervention has put them in a difficult situation. They must be worried that their affairs will be exposed and they will retreat early.

"They must have been worried about their crimes being exposed, so they retreated early." Jing Chunxi continued, "They naturally had to destroy some evidence before retreating. Raising private soldiers is no small matter, and they naturally had to find a way to cover up the rebellion here."

She paused, her gaze falling on the river in the distance. The river was shimmering, and the sun was rising gradually, casting golden light on the water.

After listening to Jing Chunxi's analysis, Xiao Man suddenly understood, but he was still worried. He hurried to the warehouses. Jing Chunxi was very familiar with the situation inside, so he didn't stop him and let him check.

Ah Qi glanced at the young lady a few more times, but ultimately remained motionless. He simply stood quietly beside Jing Chunxi, observing the surroundings. His eyes were deep, as if he was contemplating something, but he remained silent. He knew that the young lady must have a different plan this time.

After a while, Xiao Man ran out of the warehouse, panting, with an even more shocked expression: "Miss, the warehouse and the soldiers' quarters are empty. They really took everything away, and there is not a single body."

Xiao Man's face was full of anxiety, and he said eagerly: "Miss, those porcelains must have been taken away by Young Master Tao? Don't let those corrupt officials take advantage of them! Are we making wedding dresses for others?" He clenched the corners of his clothes tightly with both hands, his eyes full of worry. The situation in the room was so unexpected to him, and he felt it was strange.

Did Master Tao bring someone to clean it? It's too clean.

Seeing Xiao Man's anxious look, Jing Chunxi found it inexplicably funny and quickly replied, "Of course not. How could they get away with it? There's always a first come, first served order. They can only collect the bodies."

She spoke in a relaxed tone. The bodies on the dock had been pushed into the river by Tangshuang and Chongsan, so the other bodies could only be dealt with by the government or the princelings.

After getting the young lady's affirmative answer, Xiao Man was finally relieved. He always felt that this ceramic business was a partnership between Young Master Tao and the young lady, so he didn't feel at a disadvantage when Young Master Tao took it away.

But he still had a sly expression on his face: "Young Master Tao's men are too cruel. They even took away the beds where the soldiers slept. Not a single one is left." He shook his head, thinking that Young Master Tao's men were too thorough, as if they wanted to take away everything here. They must hate the princelings very much.

Jing Chunxi held her forehead, suddenly feeling that she had gone a bit too far. She remembered accidentally entering the soldiers' quarters and seeing brand-new, sturdy bunk beds. She was struck by this, thinking of the soldiers of the Iron Eagle Battalion undergoing arduous training on the Daqing Mountains. Even her uncle and his men in Cangwu County didn't have such good beds. Not wanting to leave them here to waste, she took them all without hesitation.

She just wanted to get some better supplies for her people, but she didn't expect it to cause so much speculation and misunderstanding.

No matter how Xiao Man yelled, Ah Qi listened silently, saying nothing. This was all within his expectations. He no longer found it strange that the young lady could do anything strange. His eyes were deep, and he would occasionally glance at Jing Chunxi, as if he was thinking about something, but he never spoke.

He knew that every decision the young lady made had her reasons, and even if he didn't fully understand it, he would choose to believe it.

The riverbank was deserted, with no boats or people, not even the few shabby boats. Perhaps due to two subsequent drizzles, the river had filled up considerably, making it ideal for sailing. Perhaps Tao Jin's suggestion of taking the water route was the right one.

Jing Chunxi stood by the river, looking at the shimmering surface, and already had a plan in mind.

This time when she left Jiujiang County and headed for Jian'an County, she had to make adequate preparations to ensure that she and her men could reach their destination safely.

"Uncle Qi, we need a few boatmen." Jing Chunxi looked at the river for a long time and suddenly spoke, which made Ah Qi and Xiao Man stunned.

They only knew that Tao Jin had sent a letter, but they didn't know its contents, so they had no idea of ​​the young lady's plans. They hadn't even thought that the journey to Jian'an County would require a sea route; they had only heard the young lady say they would depart in three days. They had assumed that this trip would be overland, as usual.

Only an empty boat would require a boatman. Ah Qi immediately understood Jing Chunxi's intention, but he still looked around the empty river and asked his own question: "Where does our boat come from?" He was a little confused. There was nothing on the dock and he couldn't even find a boat. How were they going to leave?

Jing Chunxi smiled brightly, his eyes revealing a certain confidence: "Young Master Tao will have someone deliver it when the time comes. You just need to find a way to find the boatman first, and have them wait at the dock the next morning."