At nightfall, the two of them arrived at Tianshui City, which was close to Ye City. Just as the city gate was closing, Qin Zun got off his horse and was about to knock on the city door when suddenly a gust of wind blew through, and dozens of figures descended on the city in an instant.
In front of the door, Qin Zun's way was blocked.
Like those who previously attacked Ji Lanjin and Qing Wan outside Yecheng City, these people were all dressed in black, holding weapons in their hands, and there was a murderous intent about them.
"Master?" Qin Zun frowned slightly unconsciously and immediately retreated to Ji Lanjin. He pulled out the long sword from his waist and stood guard in front of Ji Lanjin in a guarding manner.
Ji Lanjin sat astride the horse and did not move. She just stretched out her hand and lifted the edge of the bamboo hat. Under the bamboo hat, a peerless face was revealed.
Before he could take a step closer, he saw that the atmosphere around him changed again, followed by dozens more figures falling next to Ji Lanjin.
Looking at the familiar clothes of those people, Qin Zun's face changed, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes: "They are the secret guards that the master left for the princess. It seems that the princess still cares about the master."
As soon as Qin Zun finished speaking, he saw the leader of the hidden guard kneeling down on one knee in front of Ji Lanjin's horse. He said with a respectful face: "I have been ordered by the princess to escort the prince back to Yuncheng along the way."
Ji Lanjin nodded lightly, with a confused and confused expression on his face, but his eyes were obviously much warmer. In addition to being profound, there was something more inexplicable.
The hidden guard kneeling in front of the horse immediately stood up, waved one hand, and said to the hidden guard protecting Ji Lanjin: "Come up."
Dozens of hidden guards dispersed instantly, fighting with the black-clothed killers before. Qin Zun had been guarding Ji Lanjin during this period. Seeing that the hidden guards were gradually gaining the upper hand, Qin Zun turned around and asked Ji Lanjin.
: "Master, do you want to leave anyone alive?"
Ji Lanjin looked forward, with half of his face in the shadow of the bamboo hat. He could not see clearly and said: "No need, these people are the same as those killers who were in Xishan just now. Even if you are allowed to survive, they probably won't be able to ask questions."
What happened?"
"My subordinate understands." Qin Zhengxin turned around and looked in the direction of the fierce fighting in front of the city gate and said, "Your Majesty has an order not to leave anyone behind."
As Qin Zun's tough and cold voice fell, the hidden guards left no room for action. In less than a cup of tea, they cleared away the black-clothed killers who had just blocked Ji Lanjin's way.
The hidden guards acted in unison and were well-trained. After dealing with the black-clothed killers, they disappeared together with the corpses. Calm returned to the city gate, as if nothing had happened. Qin Zun stepped forward and knocked on the city gate.
The soldiers guarding the city gate roughly checked the pass Qin Zun was carrying before decisively letting him go.
Since it was the Ghost Festival, there were very few people on the street. Occasionally, a few children passed by, wearing various masks with green faces and fangs on their faces.
In the silent street, the only sound that could be heard was the tapping of horse hooves, which was unusually clear and loud.
Most of the shops on the street were closed, and only a few taverns still had their lights on. The two stopped at the door of an inn in the city, and Qin Zun went to knock on the door.
The shopkeeper answered and came to open the door. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes when he saw the two of them, and then he bent over and led them into the house.
Ji Lanjin and Qin Zun stayed in the inn for the night, and left before dawn the next day to continue their journey, riding towards Yuncheng.