Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

The night was as deep as ink. Shen Yanchu, with Cui Yu'an in tow, moved like two ghostly shadows, swiftly darting through the night streets. The wind whistled past their ears, their figures moving so fast they were almost invisible.

Shen Yanchu's gaze was firm and cold, his black attire blending seamlessly into the night. Cui Yu'an followed closely behind, his eyes gleaming with tension and anticipation. They had only one goal—to rescue Shi and the others from Licheng Prison.

The streets were silent, save for the faint echoes of their footsteps and breathing. Shen Yanchu thought to himself, "We've come a long way, enduring countless hardships, but no matter what, I must rescue Miss Shi today."

Cui Yu'an's feelings were far more complex. He was worried about the dangers of this operation, yet he also trusted Shen Yanchu completely. Watching Shen Yanchu's retreating figure, a strange courage welled up within him. This kid was truly impulsive; upon hearing that Miss Shi had been arrested, his perpetually serious face was filled with a chilling aura.

Finally, they arrived at the Licheng Prison. The prison gates were tightly shut, and the surrounding area was heavily guarded. Shen Yanchu stopped and carefully observed his surroundings. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, not missing a single detail. Cui Yu'an, on the other hand, gripped his sword tightly, ready to deal with any potential danger.

They crept closer to the prison gate, searching for a way in. Shen Yanchu discovered that although the prison was heavily guarded, it was not without its weaknesses. He devised a meticulous plan, intending to use his lightness skill and Cui Yu'an's swordsmanship to break through the prison's defenses in one fell swoop.

With a soft shout, Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an charged towards the prison gate like arrows released from a bow. The guards panicked and grabbed their weapons to resist. Shen Yanchu used his lightness skill to weave freely among the guards as if they were nothing. Cui Yu'an, on the other hand, brandished his sword, the blade flashing, and repelled the guards one by one.

They fought their way into the prison and finally found the cell where Miss Shi was being held. Miss Shi's eyes lit up with surprise when she saw them. Shen Yanchu quickly opened the cell door, helped her up, and found Shi Wanxia covered in blood and torture wounds. Her face was pale with pain, and her brows were furrowed. Shen Yanchu scooped her up in his arms and rushed out with Li Qinglan and Cui Yu'an.

However, just as they were about to break out of the prison, they were surrounded by the enemy. Shen Yanchu's eyes sharpened; he knew this would be a fierce battle. He gripped his sword tightly, ready to fight to the death.

Cui Yu'an was fearless; he stood beside Shen Yanchu, fighting alongside him. Their figures darted back and forth among the enemies, swords flashing, blood splattering. After a fierce battle, they finally broke through the enemy's encirclement and successfully escaped from Licheng Prison.

The group sped away into the night, their figures gradually disappearing into the distance.

As night fell, the entire city of Licheng was shrouded in darkness. Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an led Shi Wanxia and the others cautiously toward the city gate. They tried their best to avoid the patrolling soldiers, taking each step with extreme care.

As they approached the city gate, they found the guards were even tighter than usual. Shen Yanchu's heart sank; he knew this operation would be exceptionally difficult. But he didn't flinch. He silently told himself he had to protect them.

Cui Yu'an observed his surroundings, and suddenly, he spotted an opportunity. A patrol of soldiers had just passed by, and the guards at the city gate were slightly lax. He gave Shen Yanchu a wink, and the two of them immediately led Shi Wanxia and the others to rush towards the city gate.

Just as they were about to leave the city, an unexpected incident occurred. A guard spotted them and shouted loudly. Instantly, chaos erupted at the city gate. Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an did not hesitate; they fought back and engaged in a fierce battle with the guards.

In the chaos, the women were terrified, but they knew they couldn't hold back. Enduring the pain, they supported each other and stayed close behind Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an, desperately searching for a chance to escape.

After a fierce battle, Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an finally led Shi Wanxia and the others out of the city. They dared not linger, continuing their journey without stopping. Behind them, the lights of Licheng gradually faded into the distance, and their path ahead remained fraught with unknowns and challenges.

Inside the carriage, Shen Yanchu handed medicine to Li Qinglan. Her injuries were also quite serious, but since they were all men, it was inconvenient for them to apply the medicine; they had to rely on themselves. Shen Yanchu looked at the unconscious Shi Wanxia with heartache. They had traveled a long way, and once the city lord of Licheng realized what was happening, he would definitely come after them. Fortunately, the coachman they had found today was ready to leave at any time. The items that Miss Shi had bought had also been delivered to the inn by someone else. Now, these girls were quite seriously injured and still had to endure the long journey. Alas, they had suffered greatly.

Shen Yanchu tactfully left the carriage and returned to his own. When Cui Yu'an saw him return, he showed him the map he had drawn: "Zhizhou, has Miss Shi woken up? All the girls are injured. We need to go to the next town to buy two maids from the brokerage to take care of them. Their injuries will take at least a month to heal. That Lord of Licheng is truly heartless and cruel to treat several innocent women so severely."

Cui Yu'an grew angrier the more he thought about it. He was going to find someone to become the city lord of Licheng when he arrived in Cangling. It was outrageous.

Shen Yanchu thought that what he said made sense. The three Li Qinglan sisters were truly family to her. Even when they faced imprisonment together, the three sisters remained loyal and did not betray her. They were indeed devoted. She nodded and looked at the map.

Despite the pain, Li Qinglan applied the medicine to her sister Shi, then to the other sisters and herself. Overwhelmed by the pain, she drifted off to sleep.

"Sister, Sister Shi is calling you, Sister." Li Qinglan was half asleep when her younger sister woke her up. She rubbed her eyes and sat up against the wall, only to find that Sister Shi was tossing and turning and talking nonsense, but she couldn't understand what she was saying.

"Sister Shi, Sister Shi, wake up, Sister Shi!" She nudged Sister Shi but received no response. She placed her hand on Sister Shi's forehead to check her temperature and found her body burning hot, as if on fire. Oh no, Sister Shi has a fever! I can't get up. Turning her head, she saw that Huanhuan's injuries weren't too serious; she could still walk. She had no choice but to ask Huanhuan for help.

"Huanhuan, go and tell Young Master Shen and Young Master Cui that Sister Shi is burning up and unconscious. Please ask them to come and find a doctor to take a look at her."

Upon hearing her elder sister's words, Qinghuan immediately stood up. Despite her injuries, her small body gently called to the driver to stop the carriage. The driver, thinking it over, placed a wooden stool on the ground and helped the little girl, carefully avoiding her wounds, off the carriage.

"Brother Shen, Brother Cui, Sister sent Huanhuan to find you. Sister Shi has a fever, and Sister... Sister wants you to go and see her." Li Qinghuan's sweet and delicate voice rang out from outside the carriage. The group of people, all martial artists, had excellent hearing, so they quickly got up and dressed.

"Stop the carriage!" Shen Yanchu's voice rang out, and the coachman immediately pulled the carriage to a halt. Shen Yanchu and the others immediately got out of the carriage and walked towards the girls' carriage.