They rode their horses over the muddy land, which posed no obstacle, but Ye Jiu was seated in a carriage.
The ground was wet and slippery; the carriage wheels could not turn easily, making their progress naturally slow.
"Since the ground is slippery, let's wait a bit before proceeding," said Ye Jiu, looking towards Ye Wenzheng. "Wenzheng, later you can go to the village again to inquire about Fourth Brother's whereabouts, and please ask the villagers to keep an eye out. If they see anything, they can just pass on a message."
"Hmm, I understand," Ye Wenzheng replied.
The household where Ye Jiu stayed was very close to the next house – indeed, their courtyard walls were even stacked together.
Turning left out of the door, he reached the neighboring household's main entrance directly.
Two guards stood in front of the ordinary peasant courtyard, dressed in military uniforms, with upright postures, standing there as if they were built into the walls.
