Qiu Yan stood on the city wall, and before she could even take a look at the scenery on the city tower, another gust of wind blew, and her body fell down, landing steadily on the ground.

What is an impossible task for ordinary people is actually very simple for Gu Qian.

"You know kung fu?" Qiu Yan was very envious. The more she looked at Gu Qian, the more pleasing he seemed to her.

Gu Qian thought that Qiu Yan would feel uncomfortable being led around by her, but to her surprise, Qiu Yan acted as if nothing was wrong, without the slightest bit of panic on her face.

"My master taught me."

Once they calmed down, they began to take in their surroundings.

In front of them was a back street.

The surroundings were quiet.

Walking along the back street... Qiu Yan had never been to Huaiyuan before, and everything here felt unfamiliar. "Let's find an inn to rest first."

At this moment, she was no longer as anxious as before.

"Yes." Gu Qian had the same idea.

If he hadn't brought Qiu Yan with him this time, he would have observed the city for a while and then gone to the post station to find her. Since he brought her along, he decided to stay there for the night.

Gu Qian held Qiu Yan's small hand tightly, using it as a guide as they searched for the inn.

However, all the guesthouses had put up signs saying they were closed.

They were cold and hungry, and walked for three whole streets.

"Gu Qian, do you think we'll have to spend the night on the streets?"

"No, look, there's an inn over there."

Qiu Yan followed Gu Qian's gaze and, sure enough, there was another inn around the corner.

"Finally, I can get some rest."

Inside the inn, the waiter had a blank expression and ignored the guests who came in.

Qiu Yan stepped forward and waved in front of him, "Waiter, do you have any rooms available?"

The innkeeper then looked up at the two men and asked in a low voice, "Are you here for a meal or to stay the night?"

Gu Qian: "Checking in at a hotel."

How many rooms do you need?

Qiu Yan: "Two rooms."

Gu Qian: "..."

He wanted to suggest a room, since the people of Huaiyuan City were in a state of panic and unrest.

However, he was also afraid that Qiu Yan would misunderstand him.

The innkeeper shrugged. "I'm really sorry, we only have one room left."

Gu Qian looked at Qiu Yan and asked for her opinion.

Qiu Yan asked the waiter, "Are there any other inns around here that are still open?"

"No, I'm sure you two are aware of the current situation in Huaiyuan. Many innkeepers have closed down to avoid trouble."

Qiu Yan wasn't a pretentious person; at this point, having a place to stay was already a blessing.

"If that's the case, then we'll take that room."

Gu Qian felt somewhat relieved.

The waiter nodded, "Alright, please follow me."

Qiu Yan and Gu Qian followed the waiter upstairs to the second floor.

"Would you two like to dine in your room, or in the lobby on the first floor?"

"The room." After traveling for so long, Qiu Yan could barely lift her eyelids, let alone Gu Qian.

"Alright, the food will be ready soon." The waiter left, and Qiu Yan stared blankly at a large bed in the room.

Gu Qian stepped forward and sat down next to Qiu Yan. "Yan Yan, don't worry, your second uncle and the others will be fine. Let's get some rest tonight and go find him first thing tomorrow morning."

When it comes to finding her second uncle, the first place Qiu Yan thinks of is the Jiang family mansion.

"Gu Qian, do you know where the Jiang residence is?"

"The Jiang residence... should not be far from the government office."

The two chatted casually, and soon the food was served. They had been hungry for a long time and began to eat.

After finishing her meal, Qiu Yan quickly washed up and went straight to sleep.

She was so tired.

"Yan Yan..." Gu Qian looked at the sleeping woman on the bed and smiled indulgently.

That shows how much she trusts herself.

He carefully pushed Qiu Yan's body to the inside, and then lay down next to her.

She was even more captivating as she slept, but for now, all I could do was watch.