At the city gate, Steward Li quickly jogged forward to present their official documents and travel permits, apologizing obsequiously to the soldiers already lined up at the gate, "Our miss has been traveling through the desert for over ten days, and she got a bit excited upon suddenly seeing a big city. Please understand, please understand."
The deputy general guarding the city gate flipped through their documents, realizing they were on official business, his expression softened considerably. Coupled with Steward Li's compliments, they reluctantly forgave their recklessness, waved dismissively to disperse the soldiers, and then began checking their documents and travel permits, "Are you planning to leave the pass?"
"Yes, we are heading to the Western Regions."
The deputy general frowned, "It's not easy to travel outside the pass now; things are a bit chaotic. To leave, you need to obtain papers from General Meng, and if it's too dangerous, the general may not allow you to leave."
