"That's just how it is," Li Hongyuan said lightly. "This is nothing. If he were a really heinous criminal, he'd also be wearing a cangue and shackles, and would probably be beaten and abused by the guards on the road."
"If he were an evil criminal, then he'd deserve it," Jiang Ning responded.
"He's surrounded by people right now. Are you going over?" Li Hongyuan asked.
"Let's head outside the city first," Jiang Ning said.
The guards would not allow the crowds to linger here, so they yelled at the people to leave before leading Wenren Zong out of the city.
The city guards prevented the people from following, so they could only shout and cry from where they stood.
Li Hongyuan instructed the coachman to drive the carriage out of the city.
The guard inspected their identity, and upon seeing the Prince of Yu's token, immediately let them pass.
It was much quieter outside the city.
