C274

Chapter 274 - Retaining Exit Fee

Wei Qing glared at him angrily, "In the end, where did you do that on purpose? You and I both know that.

Xiao Qingqian let out a light sigh, but did not say much.

Wei Qing rolled his eyes at him, standing by the window and quietly looking out at the bustling street market.

It was said that tonight, the entire town would be bustling with activity. Many young men and women could still go to the riverside for a reunion. In short, this was an unprecedented event.

However, Wei Qing was not interested in this.

She clearly knew that Chu Yin had already set up an engagement with Princess Yue and that they had already left, but she still hoped that Chu Yin would pass by this place sometime and she would be able to see him!

Xiao Qingqian saw that she was staring straight out of the window, her hands slowly tightening.

"Are you prepared to give This King the bed?"

The slightly angry voice that came from behind Wei Qing startled her.

She turned her head. "I'm not sleepy."

"Wei Qing, you have also seen how gentle Chu Yin is to Princess He Yue right now. It's time for you to wake up from your beautiful dream! "

— Your dream should wake up!

These short words, were like a bucket of ice water being poured over Wei Qing, causing her expression to become even uglier.

"Duk Duk ~ ~"

Knock knock knock knock! The flames of anger in Xiao Qingqian's heart completely rose.

He could not get angry at Wei Qing, so he could only angrily ask the waiter outside: "Is something the matter?"

Outside the door, the waiter's heartstrings fiercely shook. "Young Master, the two of you will have a fireworks display in a while. Would you like to take a look?"

Hearing that, Xiao Qingqian's puckered up eyebrows slightly relaxed, and he looked at Wei Qing in curiosity.

Wei Qing took a deep breath and walked to the bedside, "I'm sleepy."

Just a moment ago, he had said that he was not tired, and now, he was saying that he was, after all, tired.

Feeling the terrifying aura coming from his body, Wei Qing bit his lower lip and directly extinguished the candle flame.

The entire room was enveloped in darkness, and Xiao Qingqian's face became even more gloomy.

Damn woman!

After getting used to the dim light in the room, Xiao Qingqian walked over to the window, closed it unhappily, and went over to the bedside.

Without saying anything else, he laid down beside the bed, dressed in his clothes.

Wei Qing was furious, she just stood there, but Xiao Qingqian extended his arm and grabbed her.

She moved away, and Xiao Qingqian's leg landed on her body again.

"Xiao Qingqian, do you hate it?"

What answered her was Xiao Qingqian's even breathing. She frowned, pretending to sleep with her?

Her eyes darted around, and she stroked a lock of her hair, brushing it gently against the tip of his nose.

Xiao Qingqian clenched his fists and forced himself to endure this huge itch.

Seeing him not moving, Wei Qing's frown tightened.

Damn it, he could even tolerate this!

"Bang, bang, bang ~ ~ ~"

After several explosions, the sky was illuminated by the colorful fireworks.

Wei Qing pushed him, "Xiao Qingqian, I know you haven't slept at all!"

Xiao Qingqian suddenly opened his eyes, the light in them profound.

Wei Qing's heart fiercely throbbed, "I want to see the fireworks."

"Are you sure?" he asked in a deep voice.

Wei Qing acknowledged.

He got up, and Wei Qing rolled over and got up. She went to the window, and looked at the colorful fireworks in the sky with a face full of desire.

Xiao Qingqian stood by her side, accompanying her as he looked at the sky full of resplendent and fleeting fireworks.

"Is she pretty?"

Wei Qing sighed, "Even though the fireworks are beautiful, it only lasted for a short while, and it will forever be a night's worth of beauty."

Feeling her helpless, and even indifferent tone, Xiao Qingqian frowned a little deeper.

Wei Qing watched silently, and after the firework completely disappeared, she went back to bed.

Looking at Wei Qing's back figure, Xiao Qingqian really wanted to ask her about Chu Yin. Was she going to torture him like this, and the people around him?

But he couldn't do that!

The two of them were lying down, each with their own thoughts. Obviously, neither of them was sleepy, but they still maintained a tacit understanding to maintain silence.

In the east, the sky had finally turned white. This grand occasion, which had been bustling for the whole night, had finally calmed down.

Wei Qing took a deep breath, as though nothing had happened.

She looked at Xiao Qingqian and cleared his throat, "Should we continue?"

Xiao Qingqian answered with a "En" sound, "After going around the last town and taking the small path, you will be able to return to the capital."

"Will we be able to reach the capital before nightfall?"

She felt that it had only been a few days, but it felt like a few centuries, coming out with Xiao Qingqian this time.

He really wanted to return quickly. Although he was a Prince Chu’s Mansion that he disliked, it was still better than being here.

The two of them had a tacit understanding to not talk and to not talk. They ate and drank to their heart's content as they prepared to set off for the next town.

The whole journey was very peaceful, with nothing special happening.

However, when they prepared to leave the city, they couldn't help but be shocked.

Anyone who wanted to leave the city had to pay a certain fee to leave the city. Otherwise, there was no hope of leaving the city.

Wei Qing turned her head and looked at Xiao Qingqian, "Since the guards of the city gate dare to so blatantly collect fees for leaving the city, then it must be the local county magistrate who is supporting them."

Whatever she could think of, Xiao Qingqian could naturally think of as well.

He narrowed his eyes dangerously. "Go and scout ahead."

Wei Qing replied with a light "En".

"You people are in cahoots with the magistrate!" There was a man who could not afford to leave the city, so he gritted his teeth and cursed.

As soon as he finished speaking, his abdomen was hit.

"Wuuuuuuu ~ ~ ~" That person's face was contorted in pain, and blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth.

"Those who wish to cause trouble are not even born yet. Those who wish to leave the city must leave behind their payment. Otherwise, they must stay in the city obediently!" The leader of the guards shouted arrogantly.

The people lining up to leave the city were clearly resentful, but they were worried that if they caused too much trouble, they would be burned. Therefore, all of them lowered their heads and pretended to ignore him.

He took a look at Xiao Qingqian and the other man, they were dressed well, with an extraordinary temperament, he looked like a rich man.

"You are leaving the city?"

Xiao Qingqian raised his eyebrows, and did not comment.

The leader of the guards felt a chill run down his spine. It seemed like this person was not afraid of getting into trouble!

"Two people for one horse. It's a bit cheaper for you, one silver tael!"

Wei Qing's pupils contracted, "Your sister, this is blatantly a robbery!"

The leader of the guards glared at him, "What are you saying? If you want to leave the city, hand over the city fee or else return back the way you came!"

The temperature around Xiao Qingqian plummeted. He stared coldly at this person, his gaze as cold as frost, causing the head guard to feel extremely guilty.