Warlord of the Xili Kingdom
Escape from surveillance

Everyone was in confusion over the arrival of the Royal army led by Prince Zhaohan. While Jihu and his group were nervous about being caught and they were all arrested. If that happens, not only will they not go to the border, but they will even be killed by the Zhaohan army.

"Young Master. How'this?" ask one of them with fear, followed by the other. They promised their families they would meet at the border.

Jihu tried to convince all of his members, if they were to survive. Provided, everyone was silent and did not invite the suspicion of Xili troops. However, still they could not calm down when they saw Xili's troops begin to check everyone one by one.

They were ordered to descend back to the mainland to make it easier for inspection. Not to forget, all the luggage was on their search and it made all the members of Jihu confused.

How not to get confused? All the masks were in their own pockets, even though they were covered with herbs to hide them. But it will still be caught, because all luggage is removed from their pockets.

Everyone lined up and one by one came forward before Zhaohan to begin to be examined. After being declared escaped, they can take a boat and continue their journey.

Some passengers got back on the boat. Now, there are only a few more people who will be examined by Zhaohan, before the turn of the Jihu members arrives.

"First Brother. How'this? We certainly won't get away with it" whispered one of them.

"Yes, Brother. They meticulously checked everyone with their luggage. This time it looks like we're not going to end" the others said.

"We must find a way to escape the Kingdom. Otherwise, then we would all die silly if we resisted. Look, the soldiers are increasing!" exclaimed the man while pointing towards the Hill with his chin.

Drap ... drape .. drape ...

Footsteps sounded loud from the many troops, as they went down the hill to reach this Pier.

They all immediately turned their eyes towards the direction the person pointed at. How surprised they were, when they saw many Royal troops coming here. A suit of armor with full weapons, made them confident that it was the forces of the Xili Kingdom.

"Gosh," murmured everything softly.

His feelings became nervous with a trembling body. They are all afraid of being arrested and thrown in jail, the possibility of meeting with family will be very difficult. But, what if you were killed right then and there? Not only will it be difficult, but will never see each other again for good.

"Come, get on the road! You guys are so slow," shouted General Jun in a sneer.

Ji-Hu and Yoona thought harder to make it all work. However, there was no way out that they were thinking about right now. Should I surrender to the Royal army? Or fighting? But, with that number of soldiers, it was impossible for them to fight back. Moreover, they were left with only thirteen people.

"Sister," cried Yoona as Jihu's turn advanced forward. Jihu simply nodded with a smile, a sign that they should be calm. But still, for them it was a big worry. What if it gets caught?

Zhaohan, who had noticed their movements, began to feel suspicious. Plus, their strange style of dressing with head to toe covers. Like no ordinary people.

"What's your name and what's your job?" ask Zhaohan to Jihu.

"My name is Jihu, Prince. I'm a herbal medicine trader" he said calmly.

Zhaohan raised next to his eyebrows while continuing to pay attention to the man before him, then glanced at the people behind Jihu in exactly the same clothes. "Are they your entourage?" Jihu nodded in response. "Then where are you going?" asked again while glancing at his luggage.

"We will go to Khuthang Village to deliver someone's order, Prince!" jihu replied casually.

"Who?" asked Zhaohan again curiously. To be honest he was just testing Jihu's patience and composure in answering his questions. Because actually, he had started to suspect them with the same clothes, as well as their profession.

"Mr Tong sheng, Prince. He was a famous merchant in Khuthang Village," Jihu replied explaining. In fact, he only answered the origin to look natural. 'May he not suspect!' thought Jihu.

Their feelings became anxious, as the bags of Jihu's luggage were searched. But strangely enough, the soldier immediately returned Jihu's innate pouch for not finding anything suspicious.

"Get out of here! The boat will take you to the border" Zhaohan said after seeing the soldiers return the Jihu bag.

They were surprised to see Jihu get away with it. Perhaps, they were also just like Jihu who escaped easily. But, why did Jihu get away? Wasn't it in the bag that Jihu was carrying that mask of his? Then, why did the soldier just let it go?

There were so many questions in the minds of all its members, including Jihu himself. However, he immediately nodded and shifted to the side in order to provide an opportunity for the others to be examined.

Now, Akyong's turn came forward to be examined and it turned out that he had escaped like Jihu. They were happy with the reality and everything calmed down again. But, now it was Yoona's turn to advance. He was actually very hesitant to move forward. Because after all, before him was Zhaohan, the First Prince of Xili who always wished him to become a Concubine in his Harem Palace.

Seeing a woman wearing a veil covering her face, Zhaohan became curious. He immediately shifted Akyong's body violently, so that the woman immediately came before him.

"What's your name?" ask General Jun to Yoona.

"My name is Shin Yoona, General!" sahut fast.

Hearing a familiar voice in his ears, immediately made Zhaohan sharpen his gaze. "Open your veil!" suddenly told.

Yoona, who realizes that Zhaohan must have recognized her voice, makes herself very nervous as well as Jihu and the others. Given that Yoona used to be a person from the Palace, it made them worry instantly.

Yep. Yoona told them that she had lived in the Palace, but she did not explain her status while inside the Palace.

"How's this? Does Prince Zhaohan recognize Yoona?" muttered them.

"Hurry, open that veil over your face!" tell Zhaohan with a shout, because Yoona just kept quiet without doing what she ordered.

Doubtfully, Yoona raised her face veil slowly until it opened. Zhaohan did not take her eyes off Yoona to make sure that she did not guess wrong, rather she was sure that the woman before her was Xin'er.

Slowly, Yoona's face veil lifted up from the neck, chin, lips, nose. And when the eyes open, suddenly an explosion occurs.

Duaanarrr ....

The explosion was quite large and resulted in the Royal army falling on the ground.

"Aaaaakkkkkkkhhh," the soldiers who were hit by the blast chanted.

Not only did it bring down the soldiers, the explosion also made everyone unable to see the surroundings due to the thick white smoke.

"Protect Prince!" shouted General Jun.

They all tried to remove the smoke, but it was very difficult to remove it until it took fifteen minutes.

"They're running!" shouted one of the soldiers as his gaze brightened slightly. He saw a boat moving towards the ocean, boarded by several people earlier.

"Bad!" yelled Zhaohan annoyed. "Cursue!" he pointed at the boat.

...Connect ......