After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

Zhang Liang stared at Song Wen's gradually disappearing figure, feeling an indescribable regret in his heart.

He sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness and regret in his voice: "What a pity, such a talent cannot be used by me!"

At this moment, Zhong Tian walked lightly to his side, looked at Zhang Liang, and said, "My lord, there is no need to worry so much. I believe that once you have made great achievements, Lord Song will surely be attracted by your ambition and achievements and eventually join your army."

Zhang Liang nodded and said, "Well, now that they've made it so clear, we can't just turn a blind eye. Let's notify everyone to pack up and leave now!"

Then the two of them walked upstairs to the inn together.

At this moment, Qin Youlan and the others who had been staying in the room saw Zhang Liang walk in. Zhao Ruoruo hurriedly asked, "Uncle, what's going on? Is the matter resolved?"

There was a hint of anxiety and anticipation in her voice.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang briefly told them what had happened, his tone revealing a calmness and composure.

He continued, "Sisters-in-law and Sister Xueqing, hurry up and pack your things. Let's leave now."

After hearing Zhang Liang's words, everyone nodded in understanding.

They moved quickly and began packing their luggage and organizing their belongings.

Since Qin Youlan and her friends didn't have much luggage, they packed up very quickly.

Qin Youlan walked over to Zhang Liang and said softly, "Uncle, we have packed our things and can leave now."

Zhang Liang nodded and responded, "Okay, let's go now."

Having said that, he turned and went downstairs to prepare to settle the two days' accommodation fee.

Downstairs, he had a brief conversation with the store owner and completed the settlement smoothly.

Afterwards, Zhang Liang took Qin Youlan and the others as well as those precious medicinal herbs and walked towards the city gate.

Not long after Zhang Liang and his companions left the inn, a group of men in black appeared outside the inn silently like ghosts.

The night is dark, with only faint moonlight shining through, adding a sense of mystery and unease to the silent night.

These men in black were wearing night clothes, and because it was dark and they were very careful in their movements, the whole process did not attract anyone's attention.

Inside the room, the candlelight flickered, casting long shadows. In such a quiet atmosphere, the group of men in black began to search carefully.

Every corner, behind every piece of furniture and even under the bed were thoroughly checked, but unfortunately, no clues or traces left by Zhang Liang and others were found.

After a fruitless search, the leading black-clad man returned to the leader and reported quietly, "Master Steward, we have searched the entire inn, but have found no trace of that boy and his accomplices."

Hearing this, the butler frowned, obviously dissatisfied with the result.

"Impossible! How could such a grown-up person suddenly disappear from the face of the earth?"

He whispered, a hint of anger in his tone.

"Go find the shopkeeper here, he should know where that kid went!"

Hearing the butler's order, the men in black nodded quickly and silently, then turned and walked downstairs.

Soon, they arrived at the lobby on the first floor, where there was only dim light and a sleepy shopkeeper behind the counter.

One of the men in black gently tapped the shopkeeper on the shoulder, waking him from his half-asleep state.

“Who…who?”

The shopkeeper asked drowsily, rubbing his eyes and trying to see the person in front of him.

When he looked up and saw several masked men standing in front of him, he was so frightened that all sleepiness disappeared and his face turned as pale as paper.

"Take him to see the butler."

The leading man in black said coldly.

Two men immediately stepped forward and lifted up the still trembling shopkeeper, dragging him to a room on the second floor, where the gloomy-faced butler was standing.

"Sir...what do you want from me?"

The shopkeeper's voice was trembling, his legs could barely support his own weight, and he looked terrified.

He swallowed and tried to stay calm, but his eyes were still full of anxiety and fear.

The butler's eyes were as sharp as a knife. He stared at the shopkeeper for a while before slowly speaking, "Where did that kid go?"

His voice was icy cold and chilling.

Faced with this sudden question, the shopkeeper was obviously stunned for a few seconds, and obviously had not yet realized who the other party was referring to.

"No... I don't know which guest you are talking about..."

He stammered out his reply, his tone full of confusion and fear.

At this moment, a man in black standing nearby seemed to have lost his patience. He suddenly drew the sword from his waist and pressed it against the shopkeeper's neck, threatening him viciously: "If you dare to talk so much nonsense again, watch out for your life!"

The sharp blade pressed against his skin, making the shopkeeper feel a chill running down his spine. His body began to tremble involuntarily, and tears welled up in his eyes, threatening to burst out at any moment.

A hint of displeasure flashed in the butler's eyes. He glared coldly at the subordinate, as if blaming him for his impulsiveness.

Then, he fixed his gaze on the shopkeeper again, his tone slightly softened but still cold: "That boy who came to purchase medicinal herbs, where is he now?"

After hearing this, the shopkeeper finally understood who the butler was referring to.

He nodded quickly and said in a trembling voice, "They have just left, but they didn't go far! If you chase them, you will definitely catch up with them!"

The shopkeeper told everything he knew, fearing he had left anything out. At this critical moment, he could no longer care about anything else, especially since he had no close relationship with Zhang Liang.

The butler nodded, obviously satisfied with the shopkeeper's answer.

He signaled to the subordinate next to him with his eyes, and the subordinate immediately understood and acted quickly and decisively.

The blade in his hand flashed, and before the shopkeeper could react, he fell in a pool of blood.

The blood quickly dyed the ground red, and the air was filled with a pungent smell of blood.

After dealing with the shopkeeper, the butler glanced coldly at his men present, then said, "Everyone, chase him! This brat actually dared to offend the master. He must be dealt with today!"

Upon hearing the order, the men in black nodded, with a cold light flashing in their eyes.

They quickly packed up their equipment and followed the butler as they hurried towards the city gate.

However, not long after those men in black left, another group of people appeared here.

"Boss, what should we do now?"

"What else can we do? Hurry and catch up!"

At the same time, Zhang Liang and his men were approaching the city gate.

The night was deep and all was silent, with only the sound of carriages echoing in the empty streets.

Because they were traveling late at night, Qin Youlan and the other women looked a little exhausted.

They sat in the carriage, and occasionally a few soft yawns were heard.

Perhaps noticing this, Zhang Liang walked to the carriage and knocked gently on it.

Hearing the sound, Wang Yuehan lifted the car curtain, stuck his head out of the car and asked, "What's wrong, uncle? Is there something wrong?"

Zhang Liang shook his head, looked at everyone in the car with concern, and said, "Nothing, I just wanted to ask my sisters-in-law and Sister Xueqing if they would like to take a break after we leave the city, otherwise I'm afraid you won't be able to hold on."

"No need, uncle. We can still hold on. Let's wait until we're safe."

Hearing Qin Youlan's words, Zhang Liang nodded and said, "I understand. I'll be sorry to bother you sisters-in-law for now."

After saying this, he gently lowered the curtain.

Inside the carriage, Qin Youlan and the other women looked at each other, with both worry and determination in their eyes.

They knew that the current situation was extremely dangerous, but they also understood that only by persevering could they have a chance of survival.

So, despite being exhausted, they decided to keep going.

"My dear sisters-in-law, and Sister Xueqing."

Zhang Liang's voice came from outside: "I know everyone is working hard, but now is not the time to rest. We must leave here as soon as possible to ensure safety."

The women in the car nodded silently in understanding.

Wang Yuehan said softly, "Uncle is right. We can't stay here for too long. Everyone, cheer up. We will definitely get through this difficult time."

When Zhang Liang heard these words, he felt a warmth in his heart.