Divine Doctor: Daughter of the First Wife ( Yang Shi Liu) 515

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Imprisoned

Magistrate Lu’s words caught madam Lu and Feng Yu Heng’s attention. Both of them moved to the window to look outside, but they saw that there was a group of people arguing in front of the entrance to the inn.

Normally, this sort of arguing on the streets was very common, and it would not catch their attention, but this quarrel had coincidentally occurred in front of the inn that they were staying at.

The person that had brought them here had said that this inn was specially prepared for the guests that had come early to celebrate his birthday. The people living here were all officials and their family members that had come from far away. Outside the door, the leader’s palace had sent soldiers to stand guard, ensuring the safety of these officials.

Normally speaking, this sort of arrangement was very reasonable, thus the people did not have any objections. There were even some that were thankful for the Duan Mu family’s thorough arrangements. But right now, there was a woman outside, loudly saying: “What are you doing? We came to the North from far away. After settling in, we want to go out and wander the streets to experience the snow of the North. Why are we not allowed out?”

The leader of the guards replied: “There is no reason why. Not allowed to go out means not allowed to go out. This is also for your own safety.”

“What could possibly happen to us while strolling around the streets?” One of the young misses was dissatisfied and said: “Could it be that this place is filled with bandits?”

A madam to the side quickly covered her mouth and scolded: “Don’t speak nonsense!” But she was also in agreement with what the young miss had said, thus she pointed at the people walking around in the streets and said: “Look, aren’t all those people walking around outside. Did anything happen?”

However, who knew that the guard would say: “You are different from them. They can, but you can’t. Quickly go and rest. There are three days until the leader’s birthday banquet. During these three days, nobody is allowed to take half a step outside the inn!” After saying this, the guard immediately arranged for the people to be pushed inside. At the same time, he slammed the door of the inn shut with a “bang!”

The guard that had been speaking earlier suddenly looked up the building. In an instant, the people that had been watching this scene from the windows immediately pulled back and closed the windows.

Magistrate Lu also closed the window and quietly said to madam Lu: “Let’s go down and see if we can go out.”

Madam Lu became cautious and thought a bit, nodding and saying: “Alright.” She then brought Feng Yu Heng along and began to descend the stairs. Magistrate Lu also followed behind.

The madams and young misses that had been forbidden to go out was still in the hall on the first floor of the inn. They were discussing this, and their voices were filled with dissatisfaction. The shopkeeper of the inn consoled them from the side: “Everyone, this is for your own good! Presently, Qian Zhou is a mess. The North is close to Qian Zhou. If some enemies managed to sneak in, it would be too dangerous for all of you, as the family of officials.”

“Even then, we can’t have the door closed on us. Isn’t this just like being imprisoned?” Who knew which young miss suddenly muttered this in an extremely quiet voice; however, it was still heard by Feng Yu Heng.

Imprisoned? Was it like this? She squinted her eyes and looked at the tightly-shut door. She felt that the young miss’ analysis was completely correct.

Madam Lu’s expression became serious, as she walked over to the door. Upon seeing her fierce appearance, the madams and young misses causing a fuss all quieted down. They all turned to look. The shopkeeper quickly went forward and said in a fawning tone: “Madam, sir official, you really can’t go out! Would you please do me a favor and not trouble this lowly one.”