Quick mission: We don't make trouble

The carriage slowly drove along the bustling and noisy street, then turned lightly around a corner and drove into a slightly narrower street. Although this street was slightly smaller than the previous street, it was still wide enough for two carriages to drive side by side.

This street, too, is bustling with activity. A wide variety of shops line both sides of the road: grain stores, overflowing with a dazzling array of cereals; groceries, overflowing with daily necessities, from pots and pans to needlework and fabric; exquisite clothing stores, showcasing meticulously crafted garments, captivate passersby; and fragrant eateries, thronged with customers seeking delicious food, create a constant clamor.

There was a constant stream of pedestrians coming and going on the streets. Although their clothes were not as luxurious as those seen on the streets before, everyone looked clean and well-dressed. Some were in a hurry, as if they were rushing to deal with important matters; others were leisurely strolling on the streets, enjoying this moment of leisure.

At this time, the escort driver sitting in the front of the carriage began to introduce, "This is South City. Most of the people living here are merchants and some well-off families. Our city is divided into four areas: East City, West City, South City, and North City..." As he spoke, he pointed in different directions with his whip and continued to explain, "Among them, East City is the location of the royal palace and various government offices. In addition, it is also home to the mansions of many dignitaries and wealthy families. It can be said to be a place where the powerful and wealthy gather!"

The area in the north of the city is where the city garrison is stationed. Not only that, many families of soldiers and some officials and clerks of lower status also settle here.

The post of city guard in this prefecture city was usually held concurrently by the noble prince himself, but the person who actually handled all the complicated affairs was the deputy general, General Fan. General Fan himself also set up his residence in the north city.

Father Zhu asked curiously, "This General Fan and the General Fan from Yucheng are probably from the same family, right?" The escort beside him nodded and replied, "That's right, Doctor Zhu. Speaking of the Fan family, they're a renowned military family! Back then, the old general of the Fan family accompanied the late emperor on the battlefields, galloping across the land, fighting bloody battles and making unparalleled contributions to the establishment of this beautiful country. He was eventually granted the title of Duke Dingguo by the late emperor. Now that the world is at peace, the Duke Dingguo remains in the capital to assist the current emperor and continue his loyal service to the country. The Duke Dingguo had six sons, all of whom were brave and skilled warriors. Sadly, two of them died on the battlefield. It's truly heartbreaking!"

Father Zhu: "Such an old general is worthy of admiration."

"Indeed. Currently, the Duke's third and fourth sons are stationed in the northern border of the Great Zhou, continuing to serve the country and resist foreign invasions.

The fifth son is the commander of Yucheng and has to face Tubo. Only the sixth son, General Xiao Fan, stays in the city to serve as the prince's right-hand man.

The Duke's family are all loyal, as the sun and the moon can attest."

Father Zhu nodded. Every dynasty has generals to protect it, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment.

The escort then looked towards West City and said, "That's West City, where many ordinary people live. It's also where refugees from all over the world are accepted. Due to the complex population structure, the security situation and living environment there are relatively poor. Doctor Zhu and his family are best not to go there. If you do go, you must be accompanied by someone."

The Zhu family understood that the West City he was talking about was the slums. It was complicated and was indeed a hotbed for trouble and crime.

Father Zhu thanked the escort for his kind reminder and said, "We definitely won't go there unless it's necessary."

He didn't look down on the people of West City, but in this strange world, it was better to be cautious.