Having finalized their itinerary, the next morning at dawn, Li Yan specifically rented a horse-drawn carriage from the post station. Together with Flying Thunder, the two horses set off out of the city gates. There was no need for further mention that Cao Yongchang, the fugitive, was naturally hidden inside the carriage.
"Lord Governor,"
the Gatekeeper Officer hurried over, redness still in his eyes.
"What's wrong, brother, didn't sleep well?"
Li Yan walked at the forefront, chatting up the Gatekeeper Officer with a friendly smile.