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Aoba frowned slightly, and just as she was about to retort, a beautiful woman suddenly appeared beside her.
He grabbed the arm of the city guard and placed it on his chest, his face full of flattery:
"Brother, he is a relative who came here specifically to stay with me."
"It doesn't matter who he is or who his relatives are! Give me the money!"
"Please be lenient, I know your Captain Eric."
"Captain Ai?"
"Yes, he just came from my place yesterday. Ask him about it when you get back."
The woman winked at the soldier and puffed out her chest.
In his speech, he was very familiar with the name Aili.
These words made the soldier even more wary, and he quickly withdrew his hand, saying seriously:
"Alright then, let's hurry into the city."
"Okay, thank you, brother."
The woman, with a fawning expression, pulled Qingye along and headed into the city.
"Thank you very much."
"No need, is this your first time here?"
After entering, Aoba expressed his gratitude to the woman.
However, he is not a college student fresh out of school, and he will definitely not reveal any key information.
"I guess so, since I haven't been back for a long time."
"Oh? But judging from your appearance, your parents must be nobles, right?"
"Ah."
“It’s not easy for you as a child. Be careful when you’re out, especially in the city. Don’t get into any conflicts with Captain Ali.”
"Captain Eric... is he a guard from the city?"
"He's the ambassador's guard. He doesn't concern himself with city affairs, but within the city, his word is law."
"oh..."
Aoba nodded slowly.
The woman was very talkative, and in just a few words, she invited Qingye to her home.
"Isn't this not good?"
"Hahaha, what are you afraid of? Are you afraid that this widow will eat you up?"
The woman gave Qingye a flirtatious, sidelong glance. (Read exciting novels at Feilu Novel Network!)
He opened his front door quickly and skillfully poured two cups of tea from the kettle.
The tea is slightly warm.
It's not cold.
"I must say, you really are quite handsome."
The woman drank the tea in one gulp, then looked at Qingye and chuckled.
“If my child hadn’t had that accident, he would be about your age now.”
"Condolences."
"It's okay, it's all in the past. You haven't been here for so long, you probably don't have anywhere to stay. If you don't mind, you can stay here with me."
"I'm sorry, I'm here on business. Thank you for your hospitality."
Qingye held the tea, declined slightly, then put it down and stood up.
Offering unsolicited favors...
He already had a general understanding of the situation on the border of the empire.
The burly, strong-looking female bandits from the neighboring town have all been reduced to robbing people on the roadside to survive.
This seemingly charming and beautiful woman can even keep warm tea at home?
He never assumed the worst of others.
But we still need to be mindful of taking precautions.
Seeing that he was really taking his leave, the woman did not stop him, but simply saw Qingye to the door and kindly advised him:
"If you insist on leaving, I recommend the hotel on the street corner. It's very cheap, and the owner won't rip you off."
"Yes, thank you."
Aoba nodded her thanks.
After leaving the woman's house, he did not go to the hotel immediately.
Instead, they strolled around the town where the ambassador from the capital lived.
Walk out onto the street in the middle of town.
It seems that quite a few people also live in that gray alley.
It was not very clear in the light of dawn.
And even if there were people there, how could they not make a sound?
Aoba stopped in her tracks.
Outside on the main road, the sound of clashing armor could be heard passing by.
Every now and then, you could hear merchants fawning, pleading, and crying.
"Lord Eli, please have mercy, I just paid the cleaning fee yesterday."
"Oh? Then it seems you're having a tough time?"
"Yes, please, I'll pay on time tomorrow!"
"Submit it tomorrow? Then you don't need to open it today."
Snapped--!
Amidst the arguing and pleas for mercy, the merchant's stall was completely overturned.
All sorts of fruits were trampled and scattered.
Gollum—
A red fruit rolled to Qingye's feet.
He looked down.
Ahead of the rolling fruit...
From the gray alleyway entrance, a bony arm reached out, trembling as it reached for the fruit.
"Hey!"
At that moment, Captain Ali, who was on patrol, seemed to notice Aoba's unfamiliar face.
With an air of indifference, he slowly walked up to Qingye.
"Are you new here?"
Eric was considered one of the better-looking guards.
The silver-white armor he wore was polished until it shone, gleaming with a silvery-white light.
It shone even brighter in the morning light.
Qingye didn't pay any attention, just nodded and watched as the small hand quickly retracted.
"Yes, I've come to stay with relatives in the city."
"Relatives? Which relatives?"
"The widow who lives on the east side of the city just brought me in today."
"Oh, it's her."
Aili smiled knowingly.
The wariness in his eyes vanished instantly, and he patted Qingye's shoulder affectionately, whispering:
"Then we're relatives now. If anything happens here, remember to mention my name, and also call you..."
I call her Auntie.
"Oh, tell your aunt to prepare the things, I'll go over tonight."
Aili grinned lewdly, a smirk playing on his lips.
He then laughed heartily and turned to leave, inadvertently stepping on the red fruit.
Paji——!
Red juice mixed with dust splattered everywhere.
At this moment, as if belatedly realizing something, Ali suddenly turned his head, his bright eyes looking at Qingye.
They met Aoba's dark eyes.
I also saw that handsome face.
"Hahaha!"
"Young man, we should be relatives!"
His laughter was deafening, almost jarring.
The initial amazement in their eyes instantly betrayed their ugliness.
"I'll be waiting for you at your aunt's house tonight. Remember to wash yourself thoroughly."
The words fell.