The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!

Chapter 1064: Chapter 1064: Entering the Bandit Stronghold

The next day, the group set off early once again.

By around noon, they reached the canyon of Niu Tou Mountain.

The canyon, which was swarming with bandits yesterday, seemed especially quiet today.

Aside from the occasional bird call, there were no other sounds.

However, both Qi Er and You Er knew that, at this moment, someone on the mountain was definitely watching them.

The canyon stretched for several miles, taking about half an hour to traverse.

As they saw the exit of the canyon ahead, the tense nerves of the group gradually began to relax.

Just then, there was a commotion on the mountainside, as if someone were running down hastily.

Everyone turned to look nervously, just in time to see the branches shaking, followed by someone shouting, "Young masters, please wait."

Qi Er and You Er reined in their horses, and shortly after, a young man descended from the mountain. He made a gesture of respect towards them and said, "It’s already noon. Our chief sent me to invite you young masters up the mountain for a simple meal."

Qi Er and You Er exchanged a glance, and Qi Er replied, "No need, we have important matters and cannot afford any delays."

The young man smiled and said, "Our chief truly means no harm, otherwise, he wouldn’t have stopped you just at the canyon exit. You can leave anytime you wish."

"With the speed of your fine horses, we wouldn’t be able to catch up with you."

The young man smiled cordially, "Our chief simply wants to get acquainted with two young heroes like yourselves."

Qi Er leaned closer to You Er and whispered, "Shall we go?"

You Er hesitated for a moment, "Let’s go then, I am hungry anyway. What is there to fear?"

He thought it clear that if the bandits of Niu Tou Mountain had wanted to harm them, they wouldn’t have let them reach the canyon exit.

The young man courteously led them out of the canyon, "This way, young masters. The canyon is steep, and it’s hard for horses to climb the mountain. There’s a path over here."

The young man led them along the foot of the mountain for a while, and indeed, there was a path. It was not wide but paved with stone slabs, making it easy for the horses to walk on.

This part of Niu Tou Mountain wasn’t tall, and after a while, they climbed the mountain, rounding a peak to see a large expanse of houses built along the slope.

It was the first time for You Er and Qi Er to visit a bandit stronghold, and they curiously looked around. Children were running amok outside, while elderly people sat at doorsteps eating from bowls.

It looked just like a rural village.

Then a few people came up to them, offering to take the horses.

You Er and Qi Er fed the horses before following the young man to a hall.

Just as they reached the entrance, the chief and Second Master warmly came out to greet them.

You Er and Qi Er returned the courtesy with cupped hands and were invited to a hall to sit and drink tea.

The chief smiled and asked, "You young masters are from Xiang City, aren’t you? I can tell from your Xiang City accent."

You Er and Qi Er both nodded.

The chief continued, "I am Geng Zhong. May I know the honorable names of you two young masters?"

Qi Er and You Er exchanged a glance, and Qi Er said, "My surname is Lin, Lin Qifeng."

You Er said, "My surname is Jiang, Jiang Lingxuan."

The chief seemed somewhat startled and scrutinized You Er closely. A noble surname of Jiang, could it be?

He suddenly dropped his smile and asked seriously, "May I ask what relation Mr. Jiang has with the Duke?"

You Er hesitated for a moment, "He is my grandfather."

The chief seemed to feel a mix of emotions, tears glistening in his eyes, "No wonder, I see a resemblance between you and the Duke."

You Er raised an eyebrow, "Does the chief know my grandfather?"

Geng Zhong was silent for a while, then suddenly let out a bitter laugh, "Know him? I was once a humble officer under your grandfather."