Hua Yan naturally knew nothing about Yun Chi's involvement in the trial, and that night she braved the rain to travel, covering a hundred li.
The next day dawned clear and bright. After resting for the night, Hua Yan's spirits were high, and she chose not to stay cooped up in the carriage, but to ride on horseback instead. Thus, except for Cheng Zixiao, who was severely injured, and Tian Bujue, who was too lazy to ride, everyone else traveled by horse.
After two more days and several hundred li, they encountered groups of beggars along the road.
At first, Hua Yan didn't pay much attention, but after encountering several more groups, she couldn't help but frown.
An Shiqi said at her side, "Young Master, shall I find someone to ask what's going on? Why are there so many beggars? It seems like they're heading to the Capital City?"
Hua Yan uttered a noncommittal "hm."
An Shiqi dismounted and approached an elderly beggar leading a child.
