Chapter 149 Outside the city gate

At the end of Haishi.

Outside the south gate of Qingcheng, by the moat.

There was darkness all around, and even the river was calm, quietly reflecting the crescent moon in the sky.

Chu Tang stood on the bridge of the moat, with no one around him. Looking at the scattered lights flickering on the top of the city and the tightly closed city gate, he couldn't help but complain: "How ruthless! You really don't want to give me anything."

Open the door!"

As he said that, he looked at his men who were busy setting up camp by the river. They were very busy, and under the light of the torches, figures were moving.

"Alas! We've already reached the edge of the city, and we still have to sleep in the open air!" Chu Tang sighed again, and couldn't help but cursed at the city gate again, "These rigid guys!"

Who is scolding?

It is the officers and soldiers guarding the city!

He didn't expect that Zhou Xiang was right, and his words came true. He rushed to Qingcheng overnight, but was blocked outside and couldn't get in.

It’s not that they haven’t called the door, of course they have shouted to the officers and soldiers on the top of the city, but no matter what they say, they just won’t open.

Just one sentence: After the Xu period, the city gates were closed, and no one could enter or exit the city gates without a warrant from the governor of Qingcheng!

Even if Chu Tang and the others revealed their identities and took out customs clearance documents, the officers and soldiers remained unmoved.

They had no choice but to camp on the spot, spend the night by the moat, and wait until the city gate opened the next day before entering.

One can imagine Chu Tang's depression.

In fact, the city gate is not a problem at all for his current Qinggong movement. There is only a city wall six or seven feet high. In front of Tiyun Zong, it is only a matter of two or three moves.

He can regard these city walls as nothing, as if they were walking on flat ground.

But no matter how good his qinggong skills were, he would never be able to lead Su Qingyue and so many people over the wall without alerting the officers and soldiers in the city.

It has to be said that although Chu Tang has adapted to this world for two or three years, he still hates regulations such as curfews.

It’s very uncomfortable anyway!

After staring at the dark city wall in a daze for a moment, with the cool night wind blowing his long hair, Chu Tang slowly came back to his senses. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he turned around and saw that Zhou Xiang was walking quickly.

"Board leader, Miss Su, please come over here." Zhou Xiang reported his intention.

"Su Qingyue?" Chu Tang turned his head and looked into the distance. The tent barracks had not yet been set up, and Su Qingyue was still waiting in the car.

"Did Miss Su say something?" Chu Tang asked.

Zhou Xiang shook his head and said: "I didn't say it clearly, I just asked me to invite the class leader to come over."

"Well, I'll go take a look right now." Chu Tang nodded, and immediately walked quickly down the river bridge and headed towards the carriage.

While walking, Chu Tang asked Zhou Xiang: "How long will it take to set up camp?"

Zhou Xiang replied: "The barracks of the squad leader and Miss Su can be set up soon. According to the squad leader's request, the two tents are built next to each other. It will take some effort and half a stick of incense to build all the barracks."

Chu Tang confessed: "Let the brothers speed up and take a rest as soon as possible."

Zhou Xiang responded, hesitating for a moment and then said: "Boss, we can actually walk half a mile back. There are village houses there where you can stay overnight, and it's not far from the city gate. No one should dare to make mistakes."<

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Chu Tang stopped, looked at Zhou Xiang, then pointed in the direction of the city gate, and said: "You have also seen the attitude of these gatekeepers. There is a document from Gui County to prove it, and the name of the Su family, a powerful family in the city, was mentioned.

They won’t even look at the door latch. If you think you need help, will they come out to help?"

Zhou Xiang was speechless.

Chu Tang sighed and said: "Brother Zhou, it takes half a mile to travel a hundred miles. The closer it is to the last moment, the more cautious we must be. Do brothers have complaints and want you to come to me to argue?"

"No, it's my own idea!" Zhou Xiang said quickly.

Chu Tang laughed and said: "You don't have to lie to me. First, you have to travel all night, and then you have to camp out in the wild when you get to the city gate. I also have objections. However, as your squad leader, I have to consider your safety. I

I would rather you work harder than lose your life inexplicably! You have seen how powerful the Cheng family is, don’t take it lightly, let alone take chances!”

Zhou Xiang hummed and said, "Don't worry, squad leader, I will explain it to my brothers."

Chu Tang patted him on the shoulder and said: "Thank you for your hard work! Once Miss Su is successfully delivered to her destination and the job is completed, I will give you two days off and let the brothers have fun in the prosperous place of Qingcheng.

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Zhou Xiang was overjoyed and said with a smile: "The class leader is still interesting! Then I will thank the class leader for his kindness on behalf of the brothers!"

"Get out!" Chu Tang asked him to go to work, but continued to stride to the carriage.

The horse is tied to a stake.

The carriage was unloaded, with the frame underneath, and parked on a relatively flat grassy area beside the moat.

"Miss Su, Mr. Chu is here." Chu Tang did not open the curtain rashly, but stood aside and shouted inside.

With a crash, the door curtain opened, revealing a small round face.

Miss Xiaoyou poked her little head out of the inside, and when she saw it was Chu Tang, she smiled happily, her eyes full of admiration, and waved happily: "Boss Chu, come closer, Miss, I want to discuss something with you?"

"Discuss?" Chu Tang was stunned, saying that Miss Su didn't want to see him. If she didn't show him any favors all the way, he would be like Amitabha. He never thought that the other party would take the initiative to talk to her.

Besides, there is nothing to discuss along the way. We are already at the gate of Qingcheng, and we can enter the city tomorrow, and then we think of discussing things?

He stared at the door curtain for a while. Except for Xiaoyou who opened half of the curtain and looked at him, there was no movement inside.

It seems that Su Qingyue does not intend to show up.

For some reason, Chu Tang was a little dissatisfied. Along the way, Su Qingyue kept covering her face with a veil, not showing her true face.

For more than ten days and months, he didn’t even know what the other person looked like!

This bodyguard failed too much.

Save your loneliness!

Is this the reserve of a daughter from a wealthy family?

Thinking of this, Chu Tang immediately asked with a smile: "Miss Su, what are your instructions? Chu is all ears."

Xiaoyou was slightly startled after hearing this. Looking at Chu Tang with an unpredictable expression, he felt a little baffled.

But before she said anything, Su Qingyue's clear voice sounded from inside the carriage: "Boss Chu, are you impatient with the little lady?"

"Don't dare!" Chu Tang's voice rose a little, "Miss Su is not only a young lady from a century-old family in Qingcheng, but also the daughter of the prefect of Gui County. How dare Chu take care of her?"

With a crash, Su Qingyue suddenly opened the other side of the car curtain, stuck her head out, looked at Chu Tang carefully, and said: "I can see that you have a problem with me!"

In the middle of the night, she still wore a veil on her face, revealing only her smooth forehead and a pair of bright eyes.

His eyes were like water, as if he could speak. There was some confusion and depression in his eyes as he looked at Chu Tang.

Chu Tang said with a smile: "Miss Su, I'm afraid I'm telling you the opposite. I think she has a lot of opinions about Chu!"

Su Qingyue was surprised and finally said: "Boss Chu is right, the little girl is prejudiced against you. Do you know why?"

"Why?"

"Just because you are overbearing and arbitrary and you didn't consult me ​​before making any arrangements, I feel very unhappy!"

Chu Tang was stunned for a moment, is it so direct?

Su Qingyue added: "I am a weak woman. I don't know any martial arts. I only know a few words after studying for a few years. Can't I hate someone just because I am unhappy?"

Chu Tang stared at Su Qingyue's serious eyes, trying to discern something from them, but other than being serious, the other person was just——

Well, the eyes are very beautiful!

Her eyebrows are like dark blue, her double eyelids are like crescent moons, big and round, and her dark eyes are like water in a deep pool, with an indescribable charm.

"Yes! If you hate Chu, of course there is no problem!" Chu Tang laughed, "Chu is not a gold and silver jewellery, so it is impossible for everyone to like him!"

He suddenly felt bored and ashamed of his inexplicable mood just now.

He is also crazy, and he is angry with a little girl of fifteen or sixteen years old!

I’m not from the world, and I don’t want to meet strangers, so what’s wrong with wearing a veil?

Maybe you do mean to look down on him, but so what?

Does he, Chu Tang, need the favor of a mere little girl?

Soon, Chu Tang felt calm.

"Miss Su, it's all Chu's fault!" Chu Tang apologized, "Let's get down to business. What does Miss Su want to discuss with Chu?"

Su Qingyue's eyes were confused for a moment, and she couldn't figure out why the man in front of her looked so sinister just now, and why he suddenly changed his face to one that seemed easy to discuss.

"Miss Su?" Chu Tang once again woke up the confused Su Qingyue.

"Oh!" Su Qingyue came to her senses after Xiaoyou pulled her clothes, coughed slightly, and was interrupted by Xiaoyou when she was about to speak: "Boss Chu, our young lady is weak and suffers from injuries."

There is no wind. Now the night is cool after the rain and the wind is strong by the river. Can you let us put down the car curtain and talk through the curtain?"

"No need!" Su Qingyue pressed Xiaoyou's shoulders and said stubbornly, "It's just a word, it won't end up life or death."

Xiaoyou didn't dare to say anything, but looked at Chu Tang with pleading eyes.
To be continued...