NOVGO.NET Chapter 1439: What Right Do You Have to Look at My People
"Not only that," Feng Fuce said lightly, "She was dressed in silk, presumably from a noble family. Judging by the fact she had a child, even if she isn’t a madam, she must be a young madam of a household."
"For someone of such status to be without a servant by her side is too strange, so we decided not to help."
Bai Zhi’er thought the same.
This small episode was quickly forgotten by them.
An hour later, the carriage rolled into Peng City amidst the heavy rain.
As the largest town in Yuzhou, Peng City is the choice resting place for many merchants and travelers.
Generally speaking, the guards at the city gate do not inspect every carriage.
To avoid too many being stuck at the gate, hindering Peng City’s prosperity.
However, as Bai Zhi’er and her companions’ carriage entered Peng City, it was blocked by a long queue of carriages.
Many carriages were already waiting to enter the inner city.
Lei Hu went forward to inquire and returned to report.
"Marquis, I’ve heard that the Yuzhou Governor’s Wife has ordered a thorough search for someone."
"Searching for whom?"
"The guards don’t know either, they only heard it’s a woman, seems she fled from the governor’s house."
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi’er looked at Feng Fuce, "Could it possibly be the woman with the child just now?"
Feng Fuce pondered for a moment, "Doesn’t concern us."
They waited a long time as Bai Zhi’er, lying on Feng Fuce’s shoulder, started to drift off to sleep.
Finally, it was their turn.
The governor’s mansion guards at the gate pulled aside the curtain to look inside.
Feng Fuce promptly covered Bai Zhi’er with a thin cloak, his long hand gently pressing on her head.
The guard looked skeptically for a moment, "Why not let me see? Are you hiding something?"
Feng Fuce’s gaze turned sharp, "She’s with me, what makes you think you can take a look?"
Annoyed, the guard replied, "I think you’re hiding the person we’re looking for! Get off the carriage, we are going to search it!"
Feng Fuce said coldly, "Who dares?"
As soon as he spoke, Lei Hu and the Xiu Luo Envoys behind drew their swords, surrounding the carriage.
The governor’s guards immediately surged forward.
Both sides were aggressive, as if a fight was about to break out.
At that moment, a woman’s voice interrupted from outside the carriage—
"Stop."
The guards quickly stepped back, bowing, "Madam."
Bai Zhi’er was awakened by the commotion and rubbed her eyes, looking up, "What’s happening?"
Feng Fuce held her close, "Nothing, go back to sleep, we will arrive at the mansion soon."
At that moment, outside the carriage, the woman addressed as Madam spoke with a dignified tone, "The carriage should belong to honored guests from the Capital."
"Your carriage isn’t covered in much mud, indicating travel from the direction of the Capital, via the official road."
"Thus, I ask for understanding from the esteemed guests. A concubine from our household sneaked out, taking my baby, less than four months old."
"The purpose of checking carriages entering the city is because that concubine left something vital behind, leading us to believe she might sneak back, thus the rigorous search."
"I implore you, for the sake of a concerned mother, to cooperate with us."
Bai Zhi’er opened the curtain to look outside.
Four maidservants held umbrellas over a refined and noble young lady.
If what she said was true, that she braved the rain to search right after giving birth, it was truly pitiful.
Bai Zhi’er immediately tugged Feng Fuce’s sleeve, "Brother Fu Ce, let her search, we aren’t hiding the concubine, let her see."
Feng Fuce took a deep breath.
He was initially displeased because once in Peng City, it normally takes only half a stick of incense time to reach the mansion, and Bai Zhi’er wouldn’t have to lie in the carriage all day.
But this search delayed them for nearly an hour.
He’s used to being the one investigating others, never having been investigated himself.
Yet, hearing Bai Zhi’er’s words, Feng Fuce eventually nodded.
"Lei Hu, let them approach."