After saying her piece, Hong Daya ignored Gu Yuanlei and quickly ran outside right on Gu Yuanjin's heels. Gu Yuantu, Xie Ruyi, and the others followed closely behind.
As soon as they stepped onto the main road, they saw government officials pointing broadswords at them. They hastily threw their hands up. "Brother Officer, we were pushed in by the crowd! We truly mean no harm. We're willing to leave the city right this instant."
Gu Yuanjin's tactic proved effective. The official nodded in satisfaction. "Consider yourselves smart. We'll have someone escort you out shortly. Don't try to pull any tricks."
"We won't, we won't," several of them shook their heads and said in unison.
