"Madam, you're awake?" Jiang Xun was sleeping by the door, and he quickly asked when he heard her voice.
Gu Yan answered softly, "Yes."
Jiang Xun walked closer and asked, "Does it still hurt?"
"Don't worry." Gu Yan said, "I slept for a few days."
"Three days."
"What's the situation outside?"
"There are many more people searching the city, and more people are guarding the city gates." Jiang Xun answered honestly.
"We can't delay any longer, we have to leave the city." Gu Yan said.
"Madam, your injury is still …" Jiang Xun tried to persuade her.
"There's no need to say anymore, we'll leave the city when the sun rises."
"Yes!"
The first rays of the morning sun gradually broke through the dark sky, and the sky was finally clear after days of heavy snow.
Gu Yan and the other two disguised themselves and blended into the crowd of people leaving the city, waiting to leave. The soldiers at the city gates checked every two steps, and they were especially careful when they saw a woman. Jiang Xun was dressed like a scholar, and Gu Yan was used to seeing him in his silver armor. She didn't expect him to look so scholarly in his scholarly robes. Gu Yan pretended to be a pregnant woman, and put on makeup to disguise her face. Zhao Shuyue was dressed as a servant, and she carefully supported Gu Yan.
It was their turn at noon, and the soldier who was inspecting them carefully checked the portrait, and asked, "Why are you leaving the city?"
Jiang Xun bowed respectfully and said, "Sir, my wife is about to give birth, and she's going back to her hometown outside the city."
The soldier looked at Gu Yan's stomach, and carefully checked it again, "There are many good midwives in the city, why do you have to go back to your hometown?"
"Sir, you don't know, but I've studied hard for twenty years, and the spring examination is coming soon. I really don't have time to take care of her, so I'll send her back to her hometown, where her mother will take care of her. I'll be able to take the spring examination with peace of mind." His words were flawless, and even Gu Yan couldn't help but secretly praise him.
She covered her bulging belly with one hand and held Zhao Shuyue's hand tightly with the other. Both of their hands were sweaty.
After checking Gu Yan, the soldier carefully checked Zhao Shuyue. After checking back and forth, he didn't find anything wrong. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, you can leave now."
Jiang Xun hurriedly bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Master Jun. Thank you, Master Jun."
After saying that, he supported Gu Yan with one hand and walked out of the door.
"Wait!" Someone suddenly shouted. The guards at the door responded and stopped them.
Zhao Shuyue's heart tightened. She unconsciously clutched Gu Yan's hand tightly. Gu Yan felt the pain but didn't make a sound.
They turned around and saw a man standing on a horse. He stared at Jiang Xun and said, "Brother, you look like an acquaintance of mine."
As soon as he spoke, Jiang Xun knew who he was. It was the Vice Commandant of the Immortal Army, Li Niankan. Because the two of them were in different military systems and had similar positions, it was inevitable that they would secretly compete with each other. After a while, they became familiar with each other.
Jiang Xun turned around and looked at him. His eyes were fearless. He bowed and said, "Then this young man is really lucky."
He had also disguised his face. Although it wasn't much, he wasn't afraid that Li Niankan would recognize him. Moreover, Jiang Xun should be stationed at the border with Yi Ling's army. No one would expect him to appear here. Thinking this way, he was more confident.
Li Niankan sat on his horse and looked at him from above. He said, "You really look like me. May I ask what your name is and where your home is?"
"This young man's name is Xie Xuan. My given name is Jingzhi. I live in Fukang County outside Bai Zhou City." Jiang Xun said.
Gu Yan couldn't help but feel relieved. She couldn't help but laugh. Xie Xuan 'an's name was not something that could be casually mentioned by him. Although the Xie family had declined, this Xie Xuan 'an was still an official in the imperial court. He could use his name and given name smoothly.
However, Gu Yan was obviously overthinking. Li Niankan didn't notice at all. He only asked, "Your wife is about to give birth, right?"
Jiang Xun said, "In reply to Sir, it will be in these two days."
Li Niankan's eyes moved back and forth between the three of them. He said slowly, "Although Fukang County is not far, it is not good to be tired from traveling. I think this young man shouldn't leave the city. Why don't you rest in my residence?"
After he finished, he didn't wait for Jiang Xun to reply. He ordered the soldiers behind him, "Men, send them to my residence!"
Gu Yan's mind buzzed. She almost fainted. If they couldn't leave the city this time, they would be trapped in Bai Zhou City.
They must leave today!
Thinking of this, her mind suddenly became clear. She bit her lips and was about to move when she was interrupted by a call, "Brother Li."
Everyone looked back and saw a man and a horse coming from behind. The man was dressed in martial attire and had a smile on his face. He didn't have the dignity of a martial artist at all.
He urged the horse forward and looked at the three of them. He turned to Li Niankan and said, "This humble one doesn't know when Brother Li became so kind. You even care about someone's wife when she is in labor?"
When Jiang Xun saw him, he felt relieved. He squeezed Gu Yan's hand to comfort her. Then, he pretended to turn around and tucked her hair behind her ear. He whispered a name in her ear, "Chen Jing."
Hearing this name, Gu Yan felt relieved. Chen Jing was the cousin of the concubine of the Duan Of Silla, Chen Qiong. He was ordered to lead the British Martial Army to protect the palace.
Li Niankan said, "Brother Chen, don't you have a lot of free time? Why are you here?"
Chen Jing smiled and said, "I had nothing to do, so I came here for a stroll. I didn't expect to see Brother Li being so kind. This humble one is really touched."
Li Niankan sneered and said, "I don't have as much interest as Brother Chen. This humble one still has things to do. Brother Chen, please do as you please." He then ordered the soldiers, "Arrest them!"
"Brother Li, please wait. Although the Imperial Concubine ordered Brother Li to do a strict inspection, Brother Li can't just arrest everyone. Although this woman is somewhat beautiful, she has a big belly. Brother Li, how can you do it?" Chen Jing looked at Li Niankan with disdain.
"You!" Li Niankan heard this and his face instantly turned red. He said angrily, "What is in your head!"
Chen Jing didn't care. He smiled and said, "Brother Li, please don't be angry. You didn't tell me the reason for arresting them, so I can't help but think too much. "
Li Niankan waved his sleeve and didn't say anything else. He ordered sternly, "Arrest them!"
"Yes!" The soldiers obeyed and came forward to arrest them. Jiang Xun hurriedly knelt and begged, "Please spare my life. Sir, please spare my life."
Zhao Shuyue stood in front of Gu Yan to protect her. She looked like she was ready to risk her life at any moment. Gu Yan saw that the situation was about to get out of hand. She knew that they had to leave the city immediately. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to leave.
She clenched her fists and gritted her teeth. In the chaos, she reached for the wound on her waist. She exerted some force and the blood that had just congealed gushed out like a broken dam.
Gu Yan's face was pale. The pain was like a knife cutting into her body.
But she clenched her teeth and didn't let herself cry out in pain.
When she felt the warmth spread to her legs, she fell to the ground and sobbed.
Zhao Shuyue was shocked. She immediately rushed to her side and shouted, "Madam! Madam! What's wrong? "
Jiang Xun also rushed to her side and hugged her, "Madam!"
Gu Yan covered the bloodstains on her waist with her long sleeve. She gently squeezed Zhao Shuyue's hand. It was only a small movement, but Zhao Shuyue understood her meaning. She immediately shouted, "Madam is going to give birth!"
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