The two originally bustling lanes of Nanqu Lane are now empty.
The patrons and clients hurriedly escaped before the Imperial Guard sealed off the alley, leaving behind some who didn't have time to flee, just coming out from the brothels, barely dressed and blocked by the arriving Imperial Guard.
Mr. Feng sat steadily on the second floor of the tavern, keeping watch over the soundly sleeping Bai Xingzhen. Opposite, Princess Liyang and Old Yao remained, with Princess Liyang holding a bowl of wine, leaning against the railing, sipping lightly.
Seeing Mr. Feng looking her way, she smiled and raised her bowl to greet him.
Not far from Mr. Feng, two Imperial Guards who were originally responsible for watching over Princess Liyang wanted to approach for questioning when they saw them greeting. However, before they got close, Mr. Feng picked up a chopstick and gently tapped the rim of a cup, creating a crisp sound.
