Lincheng is over two hundred li away from Longliu Manor. Even with fast horses, it would take more than two hours to get there, and in less than half an hour, dawn would break.

It was unrealistic to have Long Yichen lead over a hundred children there.

Not only would their stamina not hold up, but the commotion of a hundred children traveling together would get them discovered in no time.

Moreover, Du Ge was worried that halfway through, Long Yichen might kill the children and run away.