Chapter 380

Holding the token Zhu Youjian had given Su Qiao, combined with the Embroidered Uniform Guard attire.

The people of Tianjin Wei dared not show the slightest negligence!

Upon receiving Su Qiao's order, they immediately mobilized personnel and rushed from Tianjin Wei toward the capital.

And arrived near the place where Su Qiao would rest and stay for the second night, which was tonight, to hide.

Waiting patiently for the Bai Lianjiao people to take the bait.

Sure enough, Xu Chunming arrived!

To say Xu Chunming was truly fast.

Another point was that they also used the night cover; they all charged toward Su Qiao's side together.

As a result, Xu Chunming felt something was wrong, or rather his sixth sense told him it was ominous; it was too smooth.

Under this heart palpitation, Xu Chunming gradually stopped.

Everyone else charged forward, leaving only Xu Chunming far behind at the very rear.

The soldiers who had been lying in ambush rushed out from their hiding spots quickly to surround them as they charged up.

"Not good, it's the official army!"

Xu Chunming, with sharp eyes at the back, glanced roughly and discovered the number of official soldiers far exceeded theirs.

At least a thousand people!

Although these people were skilled, one could fight several soldiers, but they could not hold off even more.

Xu Chunming turned his head and ran without thinking, furiously whipping the horse's hindquarters with his Ma Bian to gallop wildly.

Lin Peiru wanted to send people to pursue but it was too late; he could only surround the others completely.

Originally, these remnants of the Bai Lianjiao had thought of fighting to the death 623.

However, upon learning that Xu Chunming had fled long ago, one by one they instantly lost heart and threw down their weapons.

With almost no casualties, they easily captured these Bai Lianjiao remnants, and Lin Peiru was very happy.

This is merit!

Even though Su Qiao, this Imperial Envoy, takes the larger share, he also has considerable merit.

Just coming out for a trip, enduring some hardship, not dangerous at all; is there anything easier than this?

His attitude toward Su Qiao also became more respectful.

"General Lin's merit I will report to Your Majesty at the proper time; Your Majesty will certainly reward you. Now the sky is almost dawn; pack up your things, and we will go directly to Tianjin Wei."

"Thank you, Imperial Envoy!" Lin Peiru bowed his hands very happily.

"Oh, by the way, Imperial Envoy."

"Call me Young Master Su, or Mr. Su is fine; you don't have to insist on calling me Imperial Envoy," Su Qiao interrupted him and said.

Hearing this, Lin Peiru hurriedly tried to bow again, but Su Qiao held him back.

"Here, Young Master Su, that guard of yours, Ma Kui, has already been rescued by us."

Hearing this, Su Qiao slapped his head; he had almost forgotten Ma Kui.

Since learning that Ma Kui had been swapped, Su Qiao had been wondering if he had been silenced.

But on second thought, before they had completely controlled him, they would not have killed Ma Kui.

They would only imprison Ma Kui; as for where he was imprisoned, Su Qiao did not know.

Presumably it would be a place convenient for their withdrawal and convenient for resolving Ma Kui before withdrawing.

There are many soldiers in the Tianjin Wei garrison; handing him over to them to find is easier.

"Bring him over."

Su Qiao said to Lin Peiru.

Ma Kui was brought up; upon seeing Su Qiao, he lowered his head in shame. "Mr. Su, Ma Kui has disappointed you!"

"Nothing serious; men make mistakes, horses stumble; it's very normal. How were you caught by them before?"

Su Qiao asked curiously.

Ma Kui recounted the process of going out alone onto the street, then being deliberately lured, and subsequently ambushed in an alley.

Fortunately, he was not abused after being captured.

Even though Xu Chunming kept tracking Su Qiao's group with him, he did not kill him directly.

Previously, he had been hung on a tree and was almost thrown into the wilderness.

Fortunately, the soldiers arrived, heard the commotion on his side, and thus saved him.

"Alright, be more careful next time; let's pack up and go."

Su Qiao said to everyone.

Lin Peiru escorted those captured Bai Lianjiao members, guarding Su Qiao and the others as they traveled toward the Tianjin Wei garrison.

Xu Chunming's escape made Su Qiao slightly depressed.

However, with the soldiers guarding them, the Bai Lianjiao, who rarely gathered so many people, were wiped out in one net; the rest of the journey could be said to be smooth sailing.

Liu Rushi also became interested and lifted the curtain to look at the surrounding scenery.

All the way to the Tianjin Wei inn to rest, nothing happened.

Everyone had walked all day and was already somewhat exhausted.

After Su Qiao and Liu Rushi washed, they dismissed the others and collapsed directly onto the bed to rest early.

They slept until the next morning before finally recovering their rest.

"Mr. Su, the Battalion Commander and Vice General Lin Peiru is waiting outside."

Ma Kui reported immediately after Su Qiao woke up.

"Very well, I understand. I will go there immediately."

With Liu Rushi's help, Su Qiao quickly changed into a fresh set of clothes, washed his face and rinsed his mouth, and only then went to the main hall to meet Lin Peiru.

Lin Peiru had waited for half a shichen, yet bore not the slightest resentment.

Seeing Su Qiao arrive, he hurriedly rose to his feet.

"This subordinate greets the Imperial Envoy, my lord."

"Sit down. As always, address me as Young Master Su, or Mr. Su."

"Yes!"

Only after Su Qiao took his seat in the place of honor did he follow suit, sitting with only half of his bottom on the chair.

"Speak. What brings you to seek me?"

"The Imperial Envoy... oh, Young Master Su, our General, General Zhao Lin, having learned of your arrival in Tianjinwei, has specially arranged a banquet tonight to welcome you and cleanse the dust of your journey. We earnestly hope Young Master Su will honor us with your presence."

As he spoke, Lin Peiru produced an invitation from his robes.

Su Qiao took it, glanced at it, and found the handwriting very elegant, not at all like that of a martial man such as himself.

It could not possibly be written by a proxy; at the very least, the text's content and the handwriting of Zhao Lin's name were identical.

Judging by this, this Zhao Lin seemed to be a scholar-general.

However, it held little relevance to Su Qiao.

The extent of their dealings would be at most borrowing naval warships to head south; there was nothing else requiring concern.

Thus, Su Qiao saw no need to refuse and said, "Return and tell General Zhao that I will certainly go tonight!"

"How could we let Young Master Su go alone? Before the banquet, this subordinate will come to fetch you."

"Very well, then it is troublesome for you!"

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all. This subordinate will not disturb my lord any further."

After Lin Peiru departed, Su Qiao summoned Ma Kui.

"Go handle a matter!"

"Mr. Su, please give your orders."

"Hmm, investigate the situation regarding this Zhao Lin, and also this Lin Peiru."

"Yes, this subordinate will investigate immediately!"

Ma Kui could contact nearby Embroidered Uniform Guard outposts; obtaining information would be easy.

To know oneself and the enemy is to be invincible in a hundred battles.

Although Su Qiao might have little interaction with Lin Peiru and Zhao Lin, he felt that knowing more about them could not be harmful!

If it turned out Zhao Lin was a person of heinous crimes, he could prepare himself in advance.