"Stop."
When the carriage reached Xiao Yi Xian's side, a very gentle male voice came from within.
Upon hearing this, the coachman hurriedly pulled on the reins and brought the carriage to a stop. Zhu WuShi and the other two, who were riding alongside as guards, also halted their horses.
"Xiao Yi Xian, has everyone in town gathered?" Chen Cheng did not open the carriage door. He remained seated inside, his voice carrying out.
"Young Master Murong, everyone is here. Please lend us your aid," Xiao Yi Xian said.
Chen Cheng had given Xiao Yi Xian an alias, so naturally, she addressed him as "Young Master Murong."
Seeing that the other party had asked a physician rather than him, the local official, Lord Cao actually felt a trace of jealousy toward Xiao Yi Xian. However, he also knew that she was a key figure at this moment, so he did not dare make a move against her openly.
"I am Cao Runsheng. I did not know Young Master Murong would be visiting, and I have failed to welcome you properly. Please forgive me," Lord Cao said politely with cupped hands.
"Mm."
Lord Cao only heard a faint response from inside the carriage. Having received such a cold reply after trying to ingratiate himself, he immediately felt quite awkward.
"Hehe, hehe." Lord Cao gave two dry laughs to ease the awkwardness.
Then he continued, "Young Master Murong, this way, please. The people of the town are all here. Is there anything else you need me to prepare?"
"No need. Just have everyone stand properly. There is no need to panic. Leave the rest to me," Chen Cheng said calmly from within the carriage, with no intention of getting out.
"Coachman, take us to the front of the crowd," Chen Cheng instructed.