Under the cover of night, the servant boy led a group of people, escorting the palace maidens.
No one knew whether these maidens were unwilling to enter the palace or for some other reason, but they cooperated well with the group, staying quiet as they moved towards the back mountain.
The group led by Lin Baici followed at a distance.
"If they really manage to hide in the mountains, then what are we even looking for?"
The fisherman grumbled, thankful that Lin Baici and Gu Qingqiu had strategized so meticulously, arranging every step thoroughly.
"The mountain path is getting more difficult. Should we act now?"
Li Yintong suggested.
The number of people on their side was too few. If any maiden seized the opportunity to escape into the dense forest, it would be hard to catch her.
Missing even one might mean failing to cleanse the rule pollution.
"Let's wait a bit longer!"
