"Are you joking? What on earth are you up to? I'm warning you, stop following us, or don't blame me for being rude." Mu Fengqie glared at Tule Haojia unhappily.
Tule Haojia pouted aggrievedly. This little woman was quite feisty, but she really suited his taste. "Actually, I just want to make friends with you guys. I have no other intentions."
Mu Fengqie remained unmoved and didn't even want to bother with Tule Haojia. She formed a new impression of him in her mind.
"We're on different paths. There's no need to be friends. If you still stubbornly follow us, don't blame us for being tough on you," Mu Fengqie said calmly.
Although Tule Haojia was a skilled fighter, he was alone now, while there were so many people in their group. Were they still afraid of this grassland man?
Tule Haojia shrugged and finally said nothing more. He quietly left. The more Mu Fengqie thought about it, the more something seemed off. She always felt that Tule Haojia was acting strange today, as if he had become a different person.
Mu Fengqie found some sweet potato seedlings and had someone take some back to the imperial city. Corn was relatively easier. She simply delegated the task of finding corn to her subordinates.
"We've had quite a good harvest this time. Fengqie, should we head back?" Yuan Yuhan asked curiously.
Mu Fengqie frowned as if hesitating about something. "You take Aru back first. I still have something to do. Zhu Yan and Zhu Fei can protect me."
Her purpose for coming here was to find Bei Moxue. Bei Moxue was an extremely big threat. So Mu Fengqie couldn't feel at ease until she captured Bei Moxue.
Yuan Yuhan was stunned for a moment. He looked at Mu Fengqie with a puzzled look in his eyes. "No, you must go back with me. Zhanzhi will be worried about you."
Only now did Yuan Yuhan realize that Aru hadn't been wrong. It seemed that Mu Fengqie had other plans, but he didn't know what they were.
Mu Fengqie frowned. She knew things wouldn't be that simple, but she didn't want to drag others into danger. Moreover, it would be too eye - catching for so many of them to go together. It was better to be low - key when going to Beiming. Otherwise, it would be bad if they were discovered by others.
"I'm planning to go to Beiming. It would be too obvious for so many outsiders like us to go there. And I'm not at ease with Aru. So please take Aru back safely."
"No, I don't agree with elder sister going alone. If we're going, we should all go together. It's too dangerous for you to go by yourself!"
Aru instinctively felt disgusted when she heard the word "Beiming". She could clearly remember the humiliating memories from before.
Yuan Yuhan could never understand what was going on in their minds. Why on earth were they going to Beiming? He remembered that they had no relatives in Beiming. Could it be related to that woman?
"Why are you going to Beiming? Give me a reasonable reason, or I can't just watch you take risks," Yuan Yuhan said calmly.
Mu Fengqie knew that if she didn't be straightforward, she would never get past the two of them. So she heaved a heavy sigh.
"Bei Moxue is now missing. I'm going to Beiming to see if she's gone back. If she's still in Beiming, I have to bring her back," Mu Fengqie said, biting her lips tightly.
Yuan Yuhan didn't expect that woman to be so cunning and manage to escape. He still remembered how badly Aru had been injured by Bei Moxue. So he hated that woman just as much as Mu Fengqie did.
As soon as he heard that woman's name, the veins on his forehead bulged, and he flew into a rage. "We'll go with you. We can just keep a low profile and hide our identities. It's better to have more people for mutual support. If Zhanzhi knows I let you go on a risky mission alone, he'll surely kill me."
Yuan Yuhan helplessly shook his head. On one hand, he really didn't feel at ease leaving Mu Fengqie, a woman, alone. On the other hand, he might lose his life in the general's mansion if he went back without her.
After much thought, Mu Fengqie finally nodded. They were just going to gather some information, not to actually fight. So having one more person would provide more support.
The group quickly set off on their journey. Fortunately, Beiming wasn't too far from the border. It would take about a day to get there at most.
It was Aru's first time in Beiming. She was excited when she saw the bustling streets. Although the dressing here was different from that in Tianlin, it was just as prosperous. Each country had its own unique charm.
Aru looked around happily as people came and went on the street. Finally, they had arrived in Beiming. The group first found an inn to stay in and then went out to gather information.
Aru followed behind Yuan Yuhan and Mu Fengqie. Mu Fengqie was constantly observing the actions of the people on the street, trying to blend in with them so as not to arouse suspicion.
The group casually sat down in a small shop on the street. Steaming noodles were served soon. Looking at the rather shabby shop, Mu Fengqie had an idea.
"Ma'am, can I ask you something?" Mu Fengqie asked tentatively.
Hearing this, the woman started sizing up Mu Fengqie. Seeing her dressing, she guessed that Mu Fengqie was a wealthy person, so she started to calculate in her mind.
"What do you want to ask, girl? You know, some information doesn't come for free," the woman said with a smile.
Mu Fengqie immediately understood what the woman was up to. She took out five taels of silver from her bosom and put it in the woman's hand.
The woman was beaming from ear to ear when she saw the shiny silver. She had to do business for many days to earn that much money. It seemed she had really made a fortune today.
With the silver in hand, the woman's attitude improved a lot. "Girl, just ask whatever you want. I'll tell you everything I know."
Mu Fengqie asked calmly, "May I ask if the Seventh Princess has come back? I've known the Seventh Princess since childhood, but I can't get in touch with her now. I haven't been able to contact her since she married into the Qin Dynasty."
Hearing this, the woman looked at Mu Fengqie suspiciously. No wonder she looked so wealthy. A person who could be friends with a princess must be the daughter of a wealthy family.
However, Mu Fengqie's question was beyond the woman's knowledge. The woman showed a look of guilt. "I really don't know the answer to your question. I'd better give the money back to you. How could we common people know about the princess's affairs?"