Two guards stationed under the archway, unlike the sloppy bodyguards that can be found around the large houses in town, these men were burly and stern, clutching long spears, standing tall and imposing. At first glance, one could tell they were well-trained and disciplined.
Having submitted their assigned card many days ahead, the Second Master's name was rightly registered, and the guards let them through.
He introduced Gu Jiao and the old doctor, "Here are our doctor from Huichun Hall and his medical apprentice."
It wasn't common to see a girl acting as a medical apprentice, but it wasn't unheard of either.
The guard didn't say much, but looked suspiciously at Gu Jiao's small back-basket.
"What's inside?" A guard asked.
Gu Jiao promptly showed him the contents of the basket.
The guard rummaged around, only to find some food and a shabby little box. He returned the basket to Gu Jiao.
