Dushante's guards were very strict with the people entering and leaving, and it had reached the point where the normal passage of business and travel was seriously affected.

As a city that relied on the entry and exit of caravans to pay entry taxes, as well as consumption and trade taxes, as a source of finance, if it continued to restrict the entry and exit of business travelers in this way, the past business travelers would soon be dissatisfied and put pressure on the city lord through various channels.

No matter how good the relationship between the lord and the eldest prince is, he must plan for his own practical interests. Therefore, this kind of strict investigation, which is almost equivalent to a lockdown, will not last long.

However, even if the inventory is lax, it must be in the direction of the West Gate, not the East Gate that can go to the Eastern Chu Kingdom.

If Princess Nia's destination is not limited to the Eastern Chu Kingdom, they can start from Dushante Ximen, then go to Tashkent, and then go to the Xiluo Kingdom. If you do this, it will be the least difficult for Wang Xiaotian and them.

If Princess Nia's destination must be limited to the Eastern Chu Kingdom. Theoretically, they could also set out from Dushant West Gate, go to Tashkent, and then turn around and come back to the Eastern Chu State. As for the passage documents, Xia Xianlong can be asked to find a way.

However, it is very risky to do so. If the news leaks out, or if Gulman judges their movements, he can lead the royal guards and intercept them easily. Princess Nia going west is tantamount to throwing herself into a net.

Therefore, based on safety considerations, Wang Xiaotian wanted to confirm where Princess Nia's destination was.

Princess Nia didn't think much about it, and immediately nodded, "That's right." I must go to the Eastern Chu Kingdom. ”

Wang Xiaotian also wanted to ask Princess Nia, didn't she just want to escape from marriage? Why can't she go to the big world? Why do she have to go to the Eastern Chu Kingdom? If she wants, Wang Xiaotian can take her to the Red Flame Castle, or Mr. Bafsky's base, or even the underground world, and hide for a while. When the limelight passes, she can go wherever she wants.

Hua Ziyu used her eyes to stop Wang Xiaotian from continuing to ask. In his opinion, Princess Nia insisted on going to the Eastern Chu Kingdom, and she must have her reasons. Wang Xiaotian's approach to getting to the bottom of the matter is very impolite and unnecessary.

According to Hua Ziyu's character cultivated in the army for many years, when receiving a task, you should only think about how to complete it, rather than questioning whether it should be completed.

Hua Ziyu thought for a while and said, "Your Royal Highness the Princess, please suffer some grievances first, and stay here for the time being, and say to the outside world that it is the cook we hired." ”

Princess Nia nodded cheerfully, "No problem. ”

Hua Ziyu said: "You shouldn't have been asked to do those rough jobs. But in order to prevent any soldiers from coming to interrogate you and discovering your flaws, I have to complain that you are really doing something in the kitchen. At the very least, be familiar with the work in the kitchen. ”

Amira was about to speak, but Princess Nia stopped her and said, "We can go to work in the kitchen until we can do everything in the kitchen like a real cook." ”

After settling Princess Nia, Hua Ziyu and Wang Xiaotian returned to the room, ready to discuss and discuss what to do next. Not long after, Xia Xianlong was also uninvited.

Xia Xianlong greeted Hua Ziyu, and then asked Wang Xiaotian directly, "What are your plans for the next step?"

From the interaction between Xia Xianlong and Wang Xiaotian during this time, Hua Ziyu has long seen that the relationship between the two is very unusual. The two of them are more like companions who know each other more than temporary partners who have just met.

However, he did not directly ask about the relationship between the two, but listened quietly to what the two were talking about.

Wang Xiaotian didn't answer Xia Xianlong, but asked rhetorically: "Do you have any other information about Princess Nia, for example, why does she have to go to the Eastern Chu Kingdom?"

Xia Xianlong said: "I, I don't know. ”

Wang Xiaotian was keenly aware of the implicit meaning in Xia Xianlong's words, and immediately asked, "Then, who knows?"

Xia Xianlong raised his hand and pointed to the sky, "You should know from above." Unfortunately, there is no way to ask them now. ”

Wang Xiaotian was speechless. This is really said at a level, just like not saying it.

Wang Xiaotian was about to complain about Xia Xianlong, when he heard him continue: "However, there should be someone who knows the situation coming over soon. Wait patiently for two days. ”

Wang Xiaotian turned his head to look at Hua Ziyu. Hua Ziyu asked, "I don't know who is coming?"

Xia Xianlong said: "Young Master Yu of the Yu family's firm." ”

Wang Xiaotian was stunned, "Yu Wanlai is coming?"

Xia Xianlong nodded.

Wang Xiaotian breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's easy." He's here, let him worry about these headaches. ”

Hua Ziyu had never met Yu Wanlai. However, he knew how Cabal went to Fleur Academy. Therefore, he also understands that the identity of the eldest young master of the Yu family firm still carries a lot of weight.

Especially after starting from Furong College and coming to Kashgar, they have done a lot with the help of the Yu Firm. For the strength of the firm, Hua Ziyu also has some understanding. With the help of the eldest young master, many things will definitely be much more convenient.

Gu Liman walked out of Tao Ran Hall and did not go directly to his residence, but walked along the path towards the garden. Seeing this, Jessica also walked a few steps quickly to follow.

Gulman wandered around the garden for a while, and soon came to a secluded place, stopping in front of an osmanthus tree. He stretched out his hand and pulled a branch, brought a bunch of blooming osmanthus to his nose, sniffed it vigorously, and praised: "It's so fragrant." ”

Jessica smiled: "Your Excellency the General also likes flowers?"

Gu Liman let go of his hand, looked at the swaying branches, and said, "I don't like it." However, there is a floral fragrance to smell and I don't mind smelling it twice. ”

Jessica said, "The flowers and plants here are well served. What's even more commendable is that the flowers from the south and north of the sea are planted together these days, and they grow very well. The Oriental Hotel must have put a lot of thought into it. ”

Gu Liman said: "That's right. These cost a lot of money. He changed his words and asked, "How long do you think the city lord can hold out and come to beg us to open the city ban?"

Jessica was stunned for a moment and asked, "Isn't Your Excellency the General admiring the flowers? Why did you suddenly ask about this?"

Gu Liman said: "The Oriental Hotel is actually the property of the city lord. In order to maintain this almost fairyland-like environment, the daily need for water, manpower, and material resources is a large number. ”

"In Dushant as a whole, there are three main sources of income for the city. One, is the city lord's industry, such as the Oriental Hotel, whether it is bright or dark, can bring benefits to the city lord. A portion of these revenues will be used for urban development. ”

"The second part is the transaction tax. If a caravan from outside wants to buy and sell goods in the city, it needs to declare truthfully and pay taxes according to the regulations. The third part is the toll tax paid by business travelers entering and leaving the city gates. Although this part of the tax is not distributed to everyone, it is also a large amount of money. ”

"These days, we have put pressure on the city lord to strengthen his inventory and restrict business travel, which is equivalent to cutting off part of the city lord's income. In a short period of time, the city lord can still bear it, and if it is a long time, the city lord will definitely have an opinion. ”

Jessica was confused and asked, "Your Excellency, why did you suddenly talk about this?"

Gulman looked at Jessica and said, "There's not much time left for us. If, before the city lord changes his mind, we still can't find Princess Nia, the eldest prince, I don't think you can explain it, right?"

Jessica smiled and said, "Your Excellency, General, you have exalted me too much. I'm just a little slave beside the eldest prince, and I'm here with you to increase my knowledge. How could such an important task as finding Princess Nia fall to me?"

Gu Li smiled and suddenly asked, "Where are your earrings?"

Jessica's eyes were a little flustered, but her voice was still calm, and she asked, "What earrings? What do you mean by this? Why can't I understand?"

Gulman reached out his left hand in front of Jessica, palm up. Jessica saw that there was a golden thing in the palm of Coulee's hand. Her eyes were even more flustered.

Gu Liman said: "I think you should have an impression of these earrings, right?"

Jessica nodded, "Yes." I wore it a while ago and found out I couldn't find it. I didn't expect it to be in your hands. Your Excellency, when did you pick it up?"

Gu Liman clenched his fists and asked, "How do you know I picked it up?"

Jessica smiled and said, "Your Excellency the General didn't pick it up, could it be that you stole it?"

Gu Liman nodded and said, "That's right." It's stealing. However, it wasn't me who stole it, it was you who stole it. ”

Jessica exclaimed, "Your Excellency, you can't wronged a good person, when did I steal your things?"

Gu Liman spread his palm, used his other hand, pinched the crescent moon under the earring, and said, "You didn't steal my things, but you stole other people's things." These earrings have two floral letters on them, which are the initials of Princess Nia's name. ”

"I have served the royal family for more than twenty years. Some of the rules in the palace were not written down on paper, and no one would organize the new palace ladies and guards to learn those taboos or customs. However, only after working in it for a long time, you will slowly grasp these secrets passed down by word of mouth. ”

"For example, all the jewels of the royal family will leave their initials in inconspicuous places. In this way, there is no confusion and no fear of losing it. As long as the person who stole the jewelry dares to sell it, we will be able to find each other. Do you say?"

Jessica nodded and said, "That's what Your Excellency General said. But what do you think I stole Princess Nia from this earring?"

Gu Liman said: "Since you said, you didn't steal Princess Nia. Tell me, then, where did these earrings come from?"

In the face of Gu Liman's aggressive questioning, Jessica did not panic at all, and replied: "Your Excellency General, in fact, this earring is based on the earrings of Princess Nia, and I ask the craftsman to imitate it. ”

"I can trick you into telling me that the craftsman who gave me the imitation earrings is okay. It's just that he doesn't know the letters, and he doesn't know that those two patterns are actually the initials of Princess Nia's name. ”

"If you're not convinced, you can look at the back of those earrings, and in addition to the floral letters with Princess Nia's initials, there's also a J, which is the initials of my name. ”

Gu Liman took a closer look, and sure enough, there was a letter J. He was surprised, "There really is this letter." But why are these earrings at the waterhole in the Moon Oasis?"

Jessica laughed in her heart, she imitated several of Princess Nia's earrings, and when she camped, she quietly threw them by the waterhole, hoping to attract Princess Nia's attention.

Moreover, she also left a back hand in the Tianjie Market, as long as there is someone, holding any of the earrings she left, to the Shatuoren Hotel in the Tianjie Market, you will get "news of people in Dushant". As long as these people enter Dushant, they are equivalent to entering a cage.

However, she won't tell Gu Liman about this. In her opinion, Gu Liman is more than brave and not wise. If it weren't for her next plan, she wouldn't bother to pay attention to it, Gu Liman, a martial artist with a head full of muscles.

However, Jessica didn't expect that Gu Liman, a martial artist, would be coarse and fine, find out about her small actions, and question her bluntly.

How do you reconcile him?