Chapter 594: Chapter 594: Open Your Eyes and Take a Good Look!

The head of the leading guard was stepped on by Vermilion Bird, while the remaining guards were subdued by the Hidden Guard.

Mu Yan sat inside the carriage, his gaze icy. This was the mess left by Nanjin; the big tigers were almost dealt with, yet these little pests dared to come out, probably thinking the emperor was far away and no one could control them!

Zhan Lan privately thought: If they hadn’t passed by, perhaps this matter would never have reached the royal city.

It seems that sometimes more undercover visits are necessary to see the true Dayu.

The leading guard was stepped on by Vermilion Bird, yet he kept shouting, “This is the border of Dayu! Are you not afraid of dying by forcing your way through? Zhang Erqiang, quick!”

After speaking in a certain direction, a cunning guard peeked through the door crack, quickly shot out the sounding arrow in his hand.

With a swoosh, the sounding arrow exploded in mid-air, especially loud at night.

County Magistrate Wang Kun had been thinking of going to sleep, but upon seeing the arrow, he immediately sat up.

Cursing, he got out of bed from beside his concubine, “Damn it, don’t these idiots know the distinguished guests haven’t left the city yet? They’re causing me trouble!”

“Yes, sir, disturbing one’s sleep at this hour.”

The concubine complained while rising, dressing County Magistrate Wang.

…

Elsewhere, Jin Tianjing saw the commotion at the city gate and knew he wouldn’t be entering the city today.

The attendant prepared to board the carriage, and he said sternly, “Let’s leave, avoid the trouble.”

He had an appointment today, clearly couldn’t meet now.

Could only wait for daytime to change guards and find a way.

“Yes, Master.” The attendant was about to board the carriage when he suddenly saw a woman stepping down from the carriage behind.

The woman stood under the moonlight, “Divine Doctor Jin, please wait.”

Jin Tianjing raised his eyes to look at the woman; though he couldn’t see her clearly, it suddenly struck him that he might have seen her before leaving Yuzhou City.

“Does the lady recognize me?” Jin Tianjing’s voice was gentle as he descended from the carriage.

Zhan Lan smiled, “These guards intentionally made things difficult just now, spoke rudely, now with no obstacles, please, Divine Doctor, enter the city!”

Jin Tianjing looked at Zhan Lan, “Thank you for your kindness, lady. But for me to enter the city in such a forceful manner? I’m afraid tomorrow they’ll take me as a spy and execute me.”

Mu Yan stepped down from the carriage.

He had been listening in the carriage, the guards truly disgraced Dayu.

Moreover, the talks had just concluded, relations between the two countries had just eased, yet these guards wantonly harassed Eastern Wei people and used the success of the talks to provoke others.

With such people present, clashes between Dayu and Eastern Wei are sure to happen in the next three years!

If this incident were to be exploited by some, Dayu’s reputation would be harmed.

This made him very angry.

Mu Yan took out a golden token from within his sleeve, “Proceed without worry. In Dayu, no one dares stop you.”

The Hidden Guard respectfully handed the golden token in Mu Yan’s hand to Jin Tianjing.

Jin Tianjing, seeing the token, was momentarily startled. He scrutinized it under the lantern hanging from the side of the carriage; the golden token was engraved with a Qilin, beneath which was the character for “Token.”

Could it be that this weighty token truly allows one to pass freely in Dayu?

Zhan Lan seemed to see his doubt, smiled gently, saying, “Divine Doctor Jin, feel free to try it.”

“May I ask why the gentleman and lady wish to help me? I can’t accept this without merit.” Jin Tianjing spoke, about to return the token.

Zhan Lan replied straightforwardly, “You come into the city at night, surely for urgent matters. Should you succeed, if you have time tomorrow, please visit the hostel to treat my brother.”

Jin Tianjing understood, realizing they knew his identity and wanted him to provide medical care.

“If I can enter the city, I shall definitely thank the two of you, but I cannot treat every illness. If I cannot treat your brother, please forgive me.”

“Naturally.” Zhan Lan raised her hand, indicating Jin Tianjing to test the golden token, see if he could enter the city.

Jin Tianjing, half-skeptical, looked at the subdued guards. Holding the token, his voice was still coldly detached, “With this token can one enter the city!”

The leading guard’s cheek felt the cold and stinging ground; he glanced up, impatiently saying, “Stop pestering here; can’t you see a rebellion? Daring to attack guards!”

“Ouch!” As soon as the guard spoke, Vermilion Bird released her foot, gripped his hair, and coldly said, “Open your dog eyes and see properly!”

The Hidden Guards illuminated Jin Tianjing’s golden token with their torches.

The leading guard immediately saw the character “Token” on the golden token, with a lifelike Qilin atop.

The Qilin Token!

He rubbed his eyes incredulously.

Who exactly are these people? How could they possess the Qilin Token that allows passage through Dayu?

In Dayu, this token is rare, owned only by nobles or generals of significant merit.

While he did not know their identities, he knew anyone with such a token was not someone a minor figure like him could offend.

Could they be envoys sent by His Majesty for this occasion?

His mind was muddled, body trembling, stammering with flattery, “With this token, entry is assured, please, please!”

Jin Tianjing glanced back at Mu Yan and Zhan Lan not far behind, noting their extraordinary bearing, certainly no ordinary people.

This token completely changed the guards’ faces, suggesting a significant background.

He nodded towards Zhan Lan and Mu Yan, “Received a message from an old friend today, going to provide treatment, thank you, gentleman and lady.”

After speaking, Jin Tianjing’s carriage entered Shuiyu City.

Vermilion Bird released the guard’s hair, coldly said, “Tell your County Magistrate to come here tomorrow.”

The guards were confused; come where, to see whom?

Who were these people anyway?

With the guards watching nervously, Vermilion Bird led the Hidden Guards, following Zhan Lan and Mu Yan’s carriage into the city.

Silver-faced Fox mused about the valuable golden token as he boarded the carriage, thinking he’d like one too.

Zhan Lan sat in the carriage, with her chin propped up, looking at Mu Yan, “Aren’t you worried he’ll run around with the Qilin Token and won’t return it? What if he’s a spy?”

Mu Yan smirked, “In such a case, it’s best.”

Zhan Lan understood the meaning behind Mu Yan’s words. If Jin Tianjing had other intentions, as long as he was in Dayu, he’d be within Mu Yan’s control.

“Mu Yan, he’s from Eastern Wei. I’m suddenly worried he won’t actually treat you.”

“Lan’er, let things take their course; the cold condition won’t kill anyway.”

Zhan Lan covered Mu Yan’s lips, “Don’t speak carelessly.”

Mu Yan smiled broadly, “The lady’s words are perfectly true.”

…

After a cup of tea, County Magistrate Wang arrived at the city gate with guards in a carriage.

He stepped down from the carriage, his expression angry, looking at the empty city gate, shouted loudly, “Where are the people! Roll out here to me immediately!”

His sleepy eyelids drooped; these people wouldn’t have accidentally fired the sounding arrow, would they?

The troops were outside the city, three miles away, with them guarding how could there be an issue?

Even if a few spies slipped through, upon capture, they wouldn’t send them to the government office?

These foolish people actually used the sounding arrow for communication; clearly, something’s amiss!

He looked at the guards stumbling down from the city tower, nose bruised and face swollen—clearly beaten!

Who had the audacity to attack his people!