Two soldiers below the city gate stood ready, prepared to attack at any moment.

This confirms the saying that there are no weaklings in Qihuai County. Even a lowly soldier dares to fight against an unidentified intruder.

But they didn't get that opportunity tonight, because a gunshot rang out before they could even make their move.

Tang Huan blew out a puff of smoke from the muzzle of the gun and put it back on his waist.

A few meters away on the opposite side, the man had already fallen down unwillingly.

"That's it?"

Gongyang Tingbai felt regretful and followed Tang Huan.

The intruder lying on the ground was already lifeless, turning into a dead man in just a few breaths.

"I thought you were going to fight him. I was all ready to watch the show."

As Gongyang listened to Bai speak, he lowered his sleeves, which he had rolled up.

"I'm not stupid. Why would I go against them if there's an easier way? It's just asking for trouble."

Tang Huan ordered two soldiers to drag the body aside, and then sat down at the city gate.

The two returned and greeted Tang Huan with smiles.

When will the next bus arrive?

"We just changed shifts, and the next shift won't start for another two hours."

Tang Huan nodded.

Unlike the capital city, which had a curfew, Qihuai County had never had such a rule.

No matter who it is, or when they want to enter or leave, they will not be hindered.

As long as you obediently pay the city entry tax when you enter the city, you'll be fine.

One of the soldiers threw some things on the ground, including daggers and hidden weapons. "We found them on that dead man. Coming to Qihuai County at a time like this, ignoring our warnings, I wonder what he's up to."

"It's alright. Once night falls, if anyone approaches the city gate and acts unpredictably, as long as they show the slightest hostility, you can take action without hesitation. I will take responsibility for any consequences. Your safety is the priority."

There were also differences among the soldiers guarding the city.

There is almost no danger during the day, but there are a few more people to receive, and there are two shifts every day.

But the night shift is different. It starts at 8 p.m. and lasts until 8 a.m. the next morning. There are six shifts, each lasting only two hours.

This was a rule set by Tang Huan to ensure that the soldiers could face the challenge with the best possible energy.

Even though the people who guard the city on the night shift haven't encountered any danger in recent years, they still earn more money.

This has led many people to voluntarily request to switch to the night shift.

Tang Huan chatted with the two soldiers at the city gate for quite a while before leaving with Gongyang Tingbai.

Once the two men were out of sight, the two soldiers became idle again, and they refocused their attention on the chessboard.

And just outside the city gate, in the distance, several figures slowly emerged.

"It's Tang Huan."

A cold, indifferent voice rang out, devoid of any warmth.

“We should have come together,” the other person said.

Zhang Da, who was standing among the crowd, quickly spoke up: "There was no mistake about that voice just now. It was Tang Huan who appeared with a gun. That person is definitely dead."

"Tang Huan has already left, and the two people at the door can't stop us."

Zhang Da questioned, "What if Tang Huan left the gun behind?"

"Would he really leave such a precious weapon to two ordinary soldiers? I don't believe it."

That being said, the person showed no intention of trying, and did not move an inch.

Zhang Da said in a deep voice, "There is a very simple way. After dawn tomorrow, you will pay the city entry tax and then enter the city. There will be no danger. If you rush in, not only will you not be able to get in, but even if you do, it will alert Qihuai County, and you will face Tang Huan's pursuit."

"Seven Locust Counties is safe enough. Young Master will not be in danger even if you go in first. You don't need to worry."

Zhang Da felt helpless.

After following Cui Yuanzhao to Qihuai County from a distance, even though there was a main gate they could use, these guys decided to sneak in.

They waited like this until it got dark and night fell.

As it turned out, the first person to try it bumped into Tang Huan and died.

"After you enter the city tomorrow, don't do anything reckless. Your only duty is to protect the young master's safety. If your private actions offend Tang Huan and affect the young master's relationship with him, you will bear the consequences."

Zhang Da walked away from Qihuai County, looking rather sullen.

He couldn't help but shiver. These people were physically fit and unaffected by the cold wind, but Zhang Da felt that he had caught a cold after being frozen all night.

Zhang Da didn't know how to get through the night, but he knew he had to find a place to shelter from the wind as soon as possible.

Inside the city.

After finishing the small pot of wine, Tang Huan, not wanting to appear easily, sent Gongyang Tingbai to buy another pot of wine.

The two wandered aimlessly around the city.

Before they knew it, the two of them began to feel dizzy and lightheaded.

I had already drunk alcohol while having dinner with Cui Yuanzhao and others that evening, and I hadn't rested for long before I started drinking again. Even someone with a high alcohol tolerance couldn't keep up.

Tang Huan felt her legs begin to form a figure eight, and Gongyang Tingbai, who was supporting her, was pressed tightly against her body.

It was less about helping each other and more about them leaning on each other.

The more ambitious they were before, the more pathetic they are now.

Because the government office is still quite far away.

In a daze, Tang Huan realized that Gongyang Tingbai had completely lost consciousness. He could only pick him up and walk towards the nearest inn.

Tang Huan couldn't quite remember what happened after that.

Throughout the rest of the night, he had only one feeling: the bed was so comfortable.

Soft and warm.

However, the softness and warmth felt slightly strange, as if something was amiss.

In that strange sensation, Tang Huan struggled to open his eyes and was stunned by what he saw.

The next moment, a scream rang out.

Gongyang Tingbai yanked off the blanket and found that Tang Huan's hand was already on his chest through his clothes.

Without a word, she snatched the blanket from her and covered herself with it.

Tang Huan looked embarrassed and instinctively tried to protect herself.

Then he discovered that his clothes were still intact and there was nothing wrong with them.

"Um, I'm going to take a shower first..."

After taking a hot shower early in the morning, Tang Huan felt a little more awake, though she still had a slight headache.

When he came out of the bathroom, he found Gongyang Tingbai sitting on the bed looking at him angrily.

Tang Huan subconsciously took a step back. "I didn't do anything. We're both still wearing our clothes. Don't try to extort me. I won't take responsibility."

"You didn't do anything? Then what happened to your hands?" Gongyang rolled his eyes with a chill.

Tang Huan subconsciously moved her right hand fingers, making a grasping motion.

Unexpectedly, Gongyang Tingbai immediately blushed and pounced on him from the bed.