The next day, Jiang Xue Ning and her group dressed up as foreign merchants and followed the people from Hua's Trading Company onto the big ship.

The entire caravan had more than twenty large ships, all loaded with cargo.

The capital city was in chaos, and merchants who sought profit and avoided harm all wanted to escape quickly, so the entire port was crowded with merchant ships that wanted to leave.

Almost all the soldiers of the Bingmasi who managed the waterfront were mobilized to maintain order.

Jiang Xue, wearing a veiled hat, stood at the bow and looked around, then whispered, "Is everything okay?"

I didn't see any Jinyiwei people, so Xiao Wuji must have transferred them away.

Hua Yan stood beside her and said, "Just wait and see, it's okay."

Commander Zhang, the head of the military department here, was leading his men to inspect each boat, and they were about to reach their ship.

Jiang Xue Ning whispered, "Do you want to hide inside?"

"No need, just stand here openly."

One of the people in charge of the Hua Family Business, Shopkeeper Hu, came forward and asked in a familiar tone, "Commander Zhang, why are you here in person today?"

Commander Zhang laughed heartily, "It's just an order from above, saying that someone needs to be arrested."

He didn't take the order seriously at all, he just used it as an excuse to bring people out to make some money.

Because there are many merchants passing by here, they are always well-informed. The emperor has died and the capital is in chaos, and Prince Yu's army is about to attack again.

No one knows what will happen in the future. For people like them, money is the most important thing in troubled times.

You can make more money and run away immediately if the timing is not right.

Shopkeeper Hu handed over a stack of banknotes and pleaded, "The capital is in chaos. We took the young master with us this time. Please show some mercy to the commander so as not to disturb the young master."

Commander Zhang followed his gaze and saw a woman wearing a veil standing on the deck, surrounded by maids. She had an extraordinary temperament at first glance.

He glanced at the banknotes in his hand, which were worth at least tens of thousands of taels. He said with satisfaction, "Don't worry, we will definitely not disturb Miss Hua."

Shopkeeper Hu stuffed two more ginsengs into his mouth and said in a low voice, "Thank you for taking care of me as I travel along this waterway these years. This ginseng is a token of my love, and it can save my life at a critical moment."

This gift touched his heart. He patted Shopkeeper Hu on the shoulder and said, "Shopkeeper Hu is really righteous!"

Since he had received such a valuable item, he did not hesitate to wave his hand and took his men away without even checking the Hua family's merchant ship.

Lin Er, who was following behind him, looked back and whispered, "Boss, Manager Hu is too generous this time. I feel something is wrong."

It was ginseng and silver notes, a clear bribe.

"Even if something is wrong, it has nothing to do with me." He sneered, "Just wait and see. The world is going to be in chaos. What you get in your hands is the most important thing."

Capturing the princess has nothing to do with him. Even if he takes the trouble to capture her, it will be of no benefit to him.

It’s better to make more money so that you can find a way to survive.

He led his men to inspect hundreds of ships, and allowed all those that were tactful and filial and satisfied him to go.

The ships of Huajia Trading Company were among the first to be released.

The big ship set sail, getting farther and farther away from Linshui. Hua Yan said in a good mood, "Now it is really the sky is high and the birds fly freely, the sea is wide and the fish jump freely."

Du Yishui on the side was very happy, "Finally we are out of this damn Shengjing, we are free."

Jiang Li smiled and said, "I thought this level would be difficult to pass, but I didn't expect that the people below would pretend to obey Xiao Linfeng's words but actually disobey him."

"It's normal. After all, he didn't ascend the throne in a legitimate way. Now is a time when everyone is in danger, and his deterrent power is insufficient." Jiang Xue Ning said calmly.

The fleet sailed westward, and on the vast ocean, all they could see was endless water.

By the third day, Dui Shui was already feeling bored and was lying on the deck basking in the sun.

Qinghe and Caiyue were preparing some grilled fish for a change of taste.

The sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing gently. Jiang Li asked casually, "After returning to Xiangchu, what are you going to do next?"

Du Yishui looked over, Xue Yujing looked over, and even Bingtong, who usually cared least about facts, looked over.

The atmosphere was inexplicably tense. Jiang Xuening smiled faintly, "In this world, if Xiao Linfeng fights for what Helian Mu fights for, then I will fight for it too."

Jiang Li smiled faintly; this was exactly what he was waiting for.

Bing Tong said seriously, "Well, we must keep Helian Mu under our feet and prevent him from turning over."

Du Yishui said excitedly, "Princess, I want to be a female general and lead the troops into battle to kill the enemy!"

Jiang Xue Ning said to Wu Jin, "Bring the things here."

Wu Jin carefully brought out a box. She opened it with her hand and the emerald green jade seal shone brightly in the sunlight.

"This can't be... the imperial seal..."

Xue Yujing watched intently and felt that she had followed the right person.

Jiang Li was also surprised, "Why is the jade seal here with you? Xiao Linfeng must be having a headache."

After all, the emperor had to have the imperial seal to write an imperial edict. It would be quite troublesome without this thing.

Jiang Xue Ning reached out and picked up the cold jade seal, "Helian Xuan gave it to me, but I don't want it."

She will get what she wants by herself. If she ever becomes the most powerful person in the world, she will create her own era.

She stood on the shore and let go of the emerald jade seal, which fell into the sea and soon disappeared.

Du Yishui widened his eyes in disbelief and said, "This... is this possible?"

Jiang Li continued, "When Xiling is destroyed, there will naturally be a new dynasty and a new imperial seal."

Xue Yujing said admiringly, "The princess is indeed very courageous."

The ship sailed on the sea for a few more days and docked at Luo River to replenish supplies.

They also got off the boat and went to the inn to rest. After taking a comfortable hot bath and changing into men's clothes, Jiang Xue Ning went to the second floor to eat.

This is the largest inn in Luoshui, and almost all of the guests are traveling merchants.

They have several large tables on the second floor and a few tables downstairs.

"Alas, the world is finally in chaos. Prince Yu's army is about to reach the capital."

"We fled from the capital in a hurry and didn't know where to run to be safe."

"If a fight breaks out, Xiling will be in complete chaos."

Almost everyone in the inn was talking about this matter, and Jiang Xue Ning and the others listened quietly.

Jiang Li lowered his voice and said, "Xiao Linfeng doesn't seem like someone who would surrender just like that."

Jiang Xue Ning said, "Just wait and see, he must have a backup plan."

She was looking forward to seeing what name he would use to ascend the throne. He had to come up with something to convince the public and silence the gossips.

By the afternoon, the inn was almost full of people, all of whom were fleeing with their families, from all over the world.

The latest news is that several major cities, led by the capital, have closed their gates, and neither entry nor escape is allowed.

The real troubled times have arrived.


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