Chapter 1731: Chapter 1731: Disguise (1)
Yun Xiu? Yang Ruxin showed a knowing expression. Previously, Gu Qingheng mentioned in his letter that due to his merits in suppressing bandits, the Emperor entrusted the military power of the Eastern Camp to Qi Jingyun, and the Eastern Camp was stationed outside of Haijin City, so Haijin City must be within the jurisdiction of the Eastern Camp.
In other words, this is Qi Jingyun’s territory.
However, the fact that someone is waiting for her at the city gate clearly shows that they are fully aware of her itinerary.
How could this be achieved? Naturally, someone is watching her.
The feeling of being surveilled makes her very unhappy.
As for Qi Jingyun, she always maintained an attitude of neither provoking nor offending him, but definitely not getting close. However, Qi Jingyun consistently demonstrated an aggressive friendliness towards her, which made her feel very uncomfortable, as if she were an object.
Of course, even if he were sincere, she wouldn’t be happy, because she is a married woman; she has a man she likes. So, to her, it becomes a burden. Moreover, he probably only values her ability to make money.
She also considered turning against him directly, but this is a hierarchical society, she is just a village girl, and for now, she can’t compete with him.
To put it bluntly, it’s because she and Gu Qingheng aren’t strong enough yet, so they can only endure for the time being.
This is also the reason she previously suggested opening a bar. After all, selling alcohol requires a license here called "Wine Permit," similar to the "Salt Permit," which is not something an ordinary person can do.
But it’s much simpler for these nobles.
For now, she has just given him the idea; whether it succeeds depends on him.
Next, they directly ordered food to the room, the three of them ate and drank to their fill, then cleaned up. Since they now knew who was looking for her, there was no need to worry.
"We won’t stay here tonight," Yang Ruxin called the two to her side, "We’ll disguise ourselves and leave. If we’re quick, we should be able to reach the city gate before it closes." Other horses need four hours to get to the capital, but their mounts can definitely make it in two hours. It’s not yet five in the afternoon now; they should be able to enter the city gate before seven.
The thought of soon seeing Gu Qingheng made her somewhat excited.
Du Juan and Du Yunpeng didn’t ask why; they were unconditionally obedient to Yang Ruxin’s orders.
The three of them completely changed their outfits. Among them, Yang Ruxin was the shortest, though she was tall among her peers, now around 165 centimeters. But Du Juan was taller, about 170 centimeters, and Du Yunpeng around 180 centimeters, so she dressed up as an old nanny, while Du Yunpeng was the master, and Du Juan became the madam.
"Miss, this disguise is really amazing," Du Juan looked at her reflection in the mirror, appearing twenty years older, and genuinely admired her.
"I think it’s good too." Du Yunpeng raised his hand to stroke his small mustache, "I bet if I stood in front of my father now, he might not even recognize me."
"I can teach you later." Yang Ruxin also looked satisfactorily at her wrinkled face in the mirror, "This is much more convenient than making a human skin mask." Saying this, she walked to the door, glanced outside, then nodded to the two.
"Madam, please." Du Yunpeng slightly bowed to Du Juan, speaking smoothly, but his reddened ears betrayed his inner feelings.