Travel through troubled times and escape famine with the system

Chapter 407 Reunion with Wu (Full Text)

"Left-handed..."

Lu You barely suppressed the urge to complain about the name.

Thankfully, science hasn't developed in this other world, otherwise this girl would definitely have the nickname "Carnitine".

L-carnitine...

Looking at Zuo Xuan'er's slightly chubby face, Lu You couldn't help but grin.

[Negative emotions from Zuo Xuan'er +30, +30...]

Ok?

Lu You looked at Zuo Xuan'er, only to find that she was also looking at her curiously.

Is my name funny?

"I just remembered something funny," Lu You said softly, turning her head to the side.

"I heard you say my name, you were clearly laughing at me!"

Zuo Xuan'er gave a soft hum, leaped up, lightly touched Zuo Yunfeng's saddle, and kicked at Lu You.

Or does he have a bad temper?

Lu You leaned back, dodging Zuo Xuan'er's toes, and swung Mo Mei towards Zuo Xuan'er's face.

Ding……

A metallic clang rang out, and Zuo Xuan'er, holding a dagger, flew backward, only to be grabbed by the back of her collar by Zuo Yunfeng.

"Let me go..."

Zuo Xuan'er struggled suspended in mid-air, brandishing a dagger at Lu You, just like a human-shaped little lion.

Lu You gently tapped Zuo Xuan'er's head with her ink plum blossom.

"Zuo Xuan'er, you didn't hold back in your attack just now. If we were to fight to the death, I would have already cut off your leg."

"If you dare to lay a hand on me again, I'll be angry!"

"Whose sister are you?" Zuo Xuan'er waved her fist at Lu You and said, "Big brother, put me down, I want to fight her for three hundred rounds!"

Zuo Xuan'er was struggling when she heard a shout from behind the group.

"What are you doing? Put down your weapons and dismount!"

Lu You turned her head and saw a group of armored soldiers surrounding her.

The group of twenty-odd people, except for the one who led the shouting, all raised their crossbows and aimed them at the group.

In the distance, even more soldiers were watching this scene, their hands on their repeating crossbows.

If the four dared to make any move at this moment, they would be riddled with countless crossbow bolts and turned into pincushions in the next instant.

"Do as I say, the soldiers here don't listen to reason."

"Lu You, bring out the token that the Third Prince gave you."

Following Duanmu Rong's words, the group dismounted and stood still.

A group of soldiers stepped forward, two of them leading their warhorses to make way, while the leading soldier strode up to them with one hand on his sword.

"Where did this come from? Show me the registration certificate."

“Pingzhou!” Lu You replied, handing over Wu Quanwen’s token at the same time.

"My younger sister is ill-mannered and willful; please forgive her."

As Lu You spoke, she raised her foot and kicked Zuo Xuan'er hard in the buttocks.

"You dare kick me..."

Zuo Xuan'er stumbled from the kick and turned to fight with her short knife, but she saw the soldiers around her suddenly raise their crossbows, which frightened her so much that she quickly hid behind Zuo Yunfeng.

The soldier gestured gently to the surrounding soldiers to disperse.

"Even the Third Prince's men shouldn't be so ostentatious."

"You all hurry into the city. If there is any more trouble, don't blame us for being ruthless."

"Thank you." Lu You accepted the token, clasped her hands in greeting, and then turned to look at Duanmu Rong beside her.

Duanmu Rong glanced at Zuo Yunfeng: "Keep an eye on your cousin. This capital city isn't a place where she can run wild!"

"Feel sorry!"

Zuo Yunfeng reached out and pinched the back of Zuo Xuan'er's neck as he spoke.

"I'll deal with you when we get to the city!"

The group led their horses toward the city gate. Lu You ignored Zuo Xuan'er's provocative gaze and looked at Duanmu Rong.

"Why do I get the feeling that the soldiers guarding the city don't seem to have any respect for the Third Prince's token?"

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Rong turned to look at the soldiers who had just questioned her and the others.

"This is Wudu. These soldiers may seem like mere sentries guarding the gate, but they are actually martial artists belonging to the twelve gates of Wudu."

"These twelve gates of Wudu are an organization specifically responsible for guarding the security of the twelve gates of the outer city of Wudu, and are under the jurisdiction of the Wujin Army."

"The Imperial Guard does not belong to any organization. Like the Hidden Dragon Guard, it is only under the direct command of the current emperor."

"For example, the token in your hand can be used to mobilize a thousand soldiers in any prefecture outside of Wudu."

"But in this martial capital, not even a gatekeeper can be mobilized."

Lu You nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Throughout Chinese history, dynasties have used similar tactics to prevent anyone from usurping power.

For example, the establishment of official positions such as the Imperial Guard and the Commander of the Nine Gates was to protect the safety of the emperor.

Especially now, the Wu Dynasty actually rebelled against the Feng Dynasty, opening the gates of Wudu from within, which allowed them to successfully change dynasties.

After Emperor Wu ascended the throne, how could he not try to take control of the entire Wudu?

Seeing that Lu You did not answer, Duanmu Rong whispered her instructions again.

"Lu You, I know you don't do things the way people do."

"But once you enter Wudu, remember to be careful with your words and actions."

"Wudu is the safest place, and also the most dangerous place."

There's a saying in this city: "They openly fear the Imperial Guards, but secretly dread the Hidden Dragon Guards."

"I don't know how many people have been executed along with their entire families because of a careless remark."

"You'd better watch yourselves!"

Duanmu Rong's words were practically a direct message to Lu You, telling her to tone it down.

To them, Lu You was simply too unconventional.

Her open-minded thinking of the new century was like a drop of water in a frying pan under the autocratic monarchy, capable of stirring up chaos at any moment.

Especially during the ten-plus days of travel, as they spent more and more time together, Duanmu Rong increasingly wanted to get away from Lu You.

Putting everything else aside, just the fact that Lu You once said to her, "All men are created equal," terrified her so much that she wanted to sew Lu You's mouth shut.

Such words are no different from rebellion!

"It's not quite what I imagined."

The group arrived at the city gate, and Lu You looked up at the Fucheng Gate in front of her and asked.

"The city walls are so high, so why are the city gates only about the same height as those of the prefectural cities...?"

Before Lu You could finish speaking, Duanmu Rong covered her mouth.

"Little Miss, I just told you to be careful with your words and actions!"

"You've forgotten everything I said in less than half a mile, haven't you?"

"Will you suffocate if you say less?"

Lu You reached out and slapped Duanmu Rong's hand away, then turned to look at the armored soldiers staring at her on both sides of the city gate.

"What are you looking at? Stop blocking the door! Get out of here!"

The soldier shouted coldly, his hand on the hilt of his sword, his eyes filled with icy intent.

Duanmu Rong pulled Lu You into the city. As soon as they entered the city gate, they saw a luxurious four-horse carriage parked in the open space inside the gate.

Beside the carriage stood a familiar figure dressed in black.

Zhou Ya!

This is Wu Quanwen's carriage!

Zhou Ya was Wu Quanwen's follower, and he also fought alongside Lu You in Qingzhou.

Upon seeing an old acquaintance, Lu You smiled and went forward to greet him.

"Brother Zhou, it's been a long time! How have you been?"

Zhou Ya clasped his hands in return, saying, "Miss Lu, I dare not accept such a respectful address as 'elder brother'."

"What's there to be afraid of! We've all been through thick and thin together, why make such a big deal out of it?"

Lu You said with a smile, then pointed to the carriage behind Zhou Ya.

"Is this carriage here to pick me up?"

"Yes."

Inside the carriage, a cheerful voice responded.

As the sound rang out, a slender hand gently parted the curtains, revealing a small gap.

The group looked up and their eyes met those of Wu Quanwen inside the car.

"Aren't you getting in the car? Do you expect me to get out and go get you myself?"