They were among the first few groups to leave, and it seemed like the people above hadn't reacted yet.
But by the time the later groups went, the inspections became very strict.
These people didn't know where they heard the news from, and even started touching the makeup on these people's faces.
Some even checked for human skin masks.
And because these inspections took so long, the people became a bit complacent.
Some were caught and tied to the city walls for display.
It was all to draw Pei Shu'er out.
But precisely, Pei Shu'er had to rescue these people.
They weren't soldiers; they were merchants and it was only after much persuasion that they followed her out.
If they knew this trip to Da Zheng was this dangerous, and if she had been so indifferent to their lives, those merchants still observing wouldn't follow.
The people who came now were actually the most trustworthy for Pei Shu'er.
She couldn't let these people lose faith.
