Chapter 248: Chapter 248: Did Something Happen?

Feng Qing knew Old Liu from the East Street, he was the one who collected swill, gathering it from the restaurants in the city every night to exchange it for some silver to support his family by delivering it to the pig farmers in the outskirts.

This man had a good relationship with her uncle, and since her uncle understood how tough it was for Old Liu to support his family, he would let Old Liu take away any leftover swill from the county government.

So Old Liu was grateful to her uncle and would occasionally bring some fruits as a gesture of thanks.

Feng Qing found the idea of leaving with Old Liu was quite brilliant, and she immediately looked at Xu Moshan, saying, "I’ll change into my cousin’s old clothes and leave with Old Liu. As for Wen Xing, let’s have her dress in my uncle’s clothes and disguise herself as a man to exit through the south gate. If someone recognizes her and tries to capture her, she knows martial arts and can run."

Xu Moshan thought this idea was good and agreed.

Her aunt, Madam Song, immediately stood up, took Feng Qing to find two sets of clothes, one belonging to her cousin Xu Jun and the other to her uncle Xu Moshan.

Feng Qing and Wen Xing changed into men’s clothes, and her aunt styled their hair like men’s. Feng Qing also gave herself and Wen Xing a simple makeover.

After getting ready, the two of them looked like young men.

Xu Moshan examined them carefully, made sure there were no flaws, and then said, "Let’s go."

Feng Qing nodded, leading Wen Xing and Little Li out. Behind them, her aunt, Madam Song, cousin Xu Lianyun, and cousin Xu Jun called out.

"Qing Qing, when you have news from the other side, remember to send a letter to your aunt."

"Cousin, be careful, and come back after this storm has passed."

"Cousin, you’re so beautiful, wear a veil when you go out to prevent any encounters with scoundrels."

Feng Qing looked back, feeling very reluctant to leave. During her time in Qinghe County, she had been very happy.

In her previous life, she didn’t have any relatives. Her only relative, her grandfather, later passed away. She thought she would not have any relatives in this life either, but unexpectedly, she met her uncle’s family. Yet now, she could not stay with them any longer.

Feng Qing waved her hand at them, while in front, her uncle said, "If you’re going to leave, do it quickly, or you’ll miss Old Liu’s departure."

"Okay."

Feng Qing left with Old Liu through the East City Gate, Wen Xing exited through the South City Gate, while Little Li climbed over the city wall, as no one would pay attention to a cat.

Feng Qing’s plan was well thought out and executed smoothly. As she left with Old Liu through the East City Gate, she saw people from Prince Yong’s Mansion checking those leaving the city.

But the person in charge of the East City Gate was Hong Chi from Prince Yong’s Mansion. Upon seeing him, Feng Qing felt relieved, as he was somewhat careless compared to others, so she wasn’t worried.

Sure enough, after Feng Qing misled him with a few words, Hong Chi let her and Old Liu pass.

Feng Qing exited the East City Gate, thanked Old Liu, and headed straight to the Ten-mile Wind-viewing Pavilion outside the South City Gate.

Earlier, she had arranged to meet Wen Xing at the Ten-mile Wind-viewing Pavilion. Once they met, they would head south to Nanxiang Country.

But Feng Qing waited there for a full hour, and she still didn’t see Wen Xing.

Feng Qing’s expression changed, and she began to worry. Could something have happened to Wen Xing?

However, Feng Qing thought that since Wen Xing knew martial arts, and her skills weren’t weak, she shouldn’t have been captured.

Feng Qing tried to calm her mind and continued to wait, but as time passed by, Wen Xing still didn’t show up.

Feng Qing was genuinely worried now, and she was certain that something must have happened to Wen Xing.

But she couldn’t figure out how Wen Xing could have gotten into trouble. When Rong Ling appeared earlier, she didn’t let Wen Xing or Little Li take any action, so why would they get into trouble now when things seemed fine?

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