Chapter 76 - 70 Convergence
Zhao Ju rode up from behind, jumped off his horse, and searched for Zhao Hanzhang. "Third Lady, we’ve left good marks. Ji Ping and the others will catch up."
Zhao Hanzhang nodded.
He led his horse beside her, "Third Lady, ride my horse."
Zhao Hanzhang politely refused, "Though the disorderly troops are chasing the main army, we still need to guard against any scattered refugee army and imperial troops coming over. Send people to scout ahead and leave some behind as well."
Zhao Ju agreed and mounted his horse to arrange things.
The guards ordered to find them followed the road to Linnan Village. Upon inquiry, they learned that they had left in the morning and immediately mounted their horses to chase along the official road.
Ji Ping kept an eye on the marks along the way, didn’t even enter Linnan Village, directly turned not far from the village entrance, saw the marks, and took the small road.
Zhao Hanzhang and their group had many on foot, with a following of refugees, including men, women, and children. Their speed was much slower; it was almost dark when they reached the entrance to the official road.
The scouts sent ahead returned to report, "There are no villages ahead, but there’s a rundown earth temple by the roadside where we can make a brief stop."
Zhao Hanzhang: "Let’s go."