Zhao Dong had no choice but to lead the two of them toward the passenger ship.
Zhi Wan's heart was in her throat. She just wanted to get on the ship and leave the Capital City as soon as possible.
She walked quickly, and when Zhao Dong saw this, he couldn't help but speed up as well.
With the ship in sight, Zhao Dong turned back and warned, "The people on a passenger ship are a mixed crowd. You and Shuang'er are young women. Once you're aboard, stay in your cabin unless it's absolutely necessary."
"Okay, I understand," Zhi Wan agreed.
When they reached the ship, Zhao Dong exchanged a few pleasantries with the steward and was about to help Zhi Wan and Shuang'er board. Just then, the sound of clashing swords and scraping scabbards rang out. An instant later, a troop of government officers rushed over and surrounded the ship.
