Time Travel: Brothel Maid

Chapter 261 Elopement and Escape

The sky was overcast, and thick, dark clouds, like a herd of startled wild horses, galloped in and instantly covered the entire sky completely.

The already dimming twilight was now shrouded in dark clouds, making it seem as if night had fallen, which made people feel depressed.

A boat sits quietly by the river, like a silent guardian, patiently awaiting the arrival of its passengers.

People, some in twos and threes, others alone, boarded the boat one after another as they prepared to cross the river. Their steps seemed hurried, as if they were all worried that the impending rain would inconvenience their journey.

Seeing the increasingly gloomy weather, some impatient people couldn't help but urge the boatman: "Let's set sail now, it might rain soon." Their voices revealed a hint of worry and anxiety that their journey would be delayed.

Upon hearing this, the boatman looked up at the sparse passengers on the boat and secretly thought that if he could carry more people, he could earn more money to supplement his family's income.

He smiled and replied calmly, "This is the last trip for today. Please wait a little longer."

This is a medium-sized passenger ship that can accommodate dozens of people. Some passengers are sitting, some are standing, some are chatting, and some are staring blankly into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.

A few others, their brows furrowed and faces full of worry, looked at the dark clouds in the sky, secretly praying that the rain would be delayed.

For those traveling, rainy weather is undoubtedly the most unpleasant thing.

In the corner, a scarred man was overjoyed. His ordinary face had a pair of large, bright eyes that were darting around. He then whispered in his companion's ear, "The weather is really nice today. It would be even better if it rained. It seems like even the heavens are on our side!"

The man standing to the side, his brows furrowed and his face filled with worry, nodded, his voice tinged with tension. "I hope everything goes smoothly."

A young woman in the prime of her life had been glancing back at a handsome man, but she was shocked to see him being intimate with him. She shook her head and sighed, "What a degenerate world! What a fine man! He's gay!"

The girl, curious, secretly sized him up. Upon seeing him, she couldn't help but purse her lips: This man, though good-looking, had terrible taste. What was so great about this scarred kid? Wasn't she, a beautiful woman, a hundred times better than him?

On one hand, she felt sorry for the man, and on the other hand, she felt that she was not even as good as a man with a scar, so she couldn't help but feel indignant.

"Let's set sail!" Half an hour later, with the boatman's loud shout, the boat glided across the river, and the people and scenery on the shore grew farther and farther away.

Up until now, things have been progressing unusually smoothly, which has given Xiaoguo a secret thrill. Could they really escape from here by sheer luck?

Suddenly, a silver light snaked down from the sky, and the thick cumulus clouds in the dark sky were shattered into luminous fragments by the lightning. Immediately afterward, thunder gushed out from the depths of the cracks, and the booming sound exploded in people's ears.

The thunderous explosion drowned out all the shouts coming from the shore.

But some people still noticed the large number of people who had suddenly appeared on the shore. "Those people look like soldiers. What happened?"

Xiao Guo looked towards the shore, a bitter smile creeping onto her face. The idea that she could escape smoothly, which she had just been thinking about, was indeed too naive.

As the official boat drew ever closer, the boatman slowed his pace, wondering if something had gone wrong with his boat, which was operating legally.

When the official boat finally caught up, Xiao Guo'er's body was like a fully drawn bow, and all her nerves were taut.

She sighed deeply in her heart. The moment had finally come, and their wish to leave easily had ultimately vanished.

Across the surging river, Xiaoguo gazed into the distance. In the dim and thick air, everything was blurry, yet she could still feel the sharp gaze, like that of a hawk, shooting from the distant shore.

"Sir, is there something you need? My boat is registered with the government." The boatman felt a little intimidated when he saw the official with a sword and a solemn expression.

Everyone on the ship, whether out of curiosity or worry, turned their attention to the few officials who had abruptly boarded the official ship.

Only the two people in the corner, their expressions tense, remained silent, exchanging only silent glances.

"None of your business, step aside! A runaway slave has escaped from the Prince's mansion, and we're looking for him!"

A runaway slave?! Xiao Guo'er rolled her eyes dramatically. When did she become a servant of the Prince Zunyi's mansion? This was too much! Although she often referred to herself as a servant, she had only agreed to work in the mansion for a year! She hadn't sold herself to the mansion!

The officers and soldiers rushed into the cabin and checked each person on board.

They quickly reached the corner at the stern of the ship and found the person the prince had asked them to find.

Having clearly seen the two men's appearances, the officers ordered without any politeness, "Let's go, you two. Are you going to leave on your own, or will we tie you up and take you away?"

"You've mistaken us for someone else. We're not the people you're looking for."