After the large group of people in front set off, the Lou family's motorcade waited for another incense stick before setting off in order to avoid following them and eating ashes.
After walking for three sticks of incense, we climbed over the last hill ahead, and Jiangling City was in sight.
Jiangling borders the Yangtze River to the south, the Han River to the north, controls Bashu to the west, and connects Hunan and Guangdong to the south. It is a thoroughfare for seven provinces. It is as famous as Jiankang, the seat of Yangzhou, and is known as "the largest town on the left of the Yangtze River, no better than Jingyang".
The closer he got to the gate of Jiangling City, the more uneasy Chen Chang felt, and he tried his best to control his emotions.
Although he was used to the prosperity of the metropolis in his previous life, Chen Chang was still impressed by the simplicity and majesty of Jiangling Ancient City in front of him——
The lower part of the city gate is made of stone, and the upper part of the city tower is made of blue bricks. The city wall is more than three feet high, like two powerful arms guarding the city gate.
This was probably Shui Ling'er's first time in such a big city, and she couldn't help but look up at the top of the city with her beautiful eyes.
Because he was riding in the Lou family's carriage and he was wearing Miss Wang's jade pendant, Chen Chang was not as panicked as he had been before, and even sat up straight.
When I arrived near the city gate, I saw the old man from the Lou family in the first car getting out of the car and talking to the gatekeepers guarding the city. The other gatekeepers were huddled in the city gate hole, and their weapons were leaning against the city gate hole indiscriminately.
, the soldiers didn’t even raise their eyes to the people passing by, just chatting to themselves.
Chen Chang couldn't help rolling his eyes. If he had known that Jiangling City's interrogation was so lax, why would he have gone through the back door to Liu Yingshun's house?
The ancestors and grandsons of the Yan family are simple and simple people, but they live in a corner of Yangjiadu all year round and know nothing about the current situation of Jiangling City.
Walking down this detour is really peeling off a layer of skin.
While he was thinking about it, he suddenly felt Shui Ling'er's little hand trying to pull out of his palm, and he couldn't help but hold on tightly.
I also thought that even though I shed a layer of skin, I got to know Shui Ling'er, a water-like woman, the womanly Miss Wang, the mean-mouthed but kind-hearted Zhou Yihai, the honest and honest Ma Liang, the brave
The unusual Han Zitong, the kind and enthusiastic Lou family siblings...
He looked at Shui Ling'er, who happened to be looking at him too.
The corners of Shui Ling'er's mouth raised slightly, revealing a sad smile, which made Chen Chang feel sad for a while.
The surrounding soldiers and civilians couldn't help but look at the carriage, which Chen Chang and his team were using purely for loading cargo and had no roof.
Naturally, everyone saw Shui Ling'er, who was slender and graceful, with glistening tear stains on her cheeks that had not yet been wiped away. She was indescribably charming and arousing pity.
Chen Chang clearly saw the Adam's apple of a fat soldier guarding the city twitching, apparently swallowing a sip of saliva.
Bringing a woman like Shui Linger here is definitely a bonus.
With the Lou family's connections, entering the city will naturally be smooth.
The carriage moved forward slowly. As soon as Chen Chang's carriage arrived at the city gate, he saw a group of government servants rushing toward him, followed by a burst of noise.
A government official pointed at the old guard’s nose and cursed: “Let so many people enter the city, what’s the point of staying here?”
The old gatekeeper spat hard on the ground: "Bah, I don't need you to tell me how to guard the gate!"
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Chen Chang vaguely understood, and the yamen servant and the sergeant guarding the gate started arguing.
It can be seen that no matter what era it is, the responsibilities between departments are not clear, resulting in overlapping functions or gaps, resulting in multi-headed management or lack of attention.
The horse's hooves clattered on the bluestone, and the city was very lively. Teahouses, restaurants, restaurants, banks, and various gatehouses lined the streets. People passed by, trading with each other, and the noise was endless.
Chen Chang looked blankly at those quaint streets and alleys, a bit like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, looking at the scholars wearing lacquer gauze crowns, the ladies wearing long-sleeved shirts and gray striped skirts, listening to the
After more than a thousand years of hawking, all the scenes in front of me seemed like a dream.
Shui Ling'er's eyes were still a little red and swollen, but when the carriage passed by the gouache shops and jewelry stalls, her beautiful eyes couldn't help but look there.
It is natural for women to love beauty.
In addition to really liking rouge, gouache and various styles of jewelry, she thought that looking at it like this might divert her attention.
However, some things are in front of you after all.
Her heart beats like a galloping horse and her thoughts feel numb.
He said he wanted to stay with me, but what should I do if his fiancée, Miss Lou, asks?
I heard the old man who drove the car said that since the Lou family is a wealthy family, Miss Lou must be a thousand times more beautiful than a country girl like me.
How many men dream of marrying Miss Lou? Will he really give up the glory and wealth that is so easily available to him because of me?
If he had a falling out with the Lou family because of me, wouldn’t I have harmed him?
Shui Linger, what should you do?
This is a question she has been thinking about since she learned about Miss Lou.
Now that she has arrived in Gangneung, all these questions are flooding into her little head, giving her a splitting headache.
Shui Ling'er didn't want to implicate Chen Chang, but she still fell in love with him. Although it was just two days, the two of them had experienced too much life and death together, and they had already become inseparable. You have me and I can use you.<
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But now this relationship is like a tangled mess, and it will remain messy if it is cut and sorted.
She was so flustered that she didn't dare to face it. Even if she entered the prosperous Jiangling, for her, it was far less reassuring than being in Wubao.
When they reached an intersection, Lou Wu stopped the carriage steadily on the side of the road, got out of the car and walked in front of Chen Chang and Shui Ling'er. He crossed his hands and said, "You two, go two blocks north from here."
It's the Lou Mansion. My eldest lady asked me to bring you a message. She has important matters to attend to and doesn't have time to say goodbye to you. She has to rely on your subordinates for such a small salary!"
After that, he stuffed a cloth bag into Chen Chang's hand.
Chen Chang's hand sank. The bag was heavy. He didn't have much idea about currency at this time. He and Shui Ling'er quickly got out of the car to thank him and declined, but the fifth floor refused to take it back. The two of them pushed it back and forth.
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At this time, there was a whip sound in front of him, and Chen Chang looked over. It was Miss Lou's carriage that was about to turn. He saw the curtains of the carriage opened again, and Xingchen's head and Huniu's big dog's head were exposed at the same time.
The young man waved to him, and Huniu also let out a low bark.
Chen Chang's eyes became wet when he saw it.
"Xiao Langjun, Xiao Langjun..."
Shui Ling'er's soft call rang in his ears. When he looked again, Lou Wu had returned to the carriage. With a flick of his right hand, the riding whip pulled out a beautiful whip flower in the air. The wheels rolled and the horses whinned. The carriage turned out to be...
Gone.
Chen Chang held the heavy cloth bag in his hand and was filled with emotion.
"Lang...Jun...Ling'er, Ling'er, just...let's just say goodbye..."
Shui Ling'er's call once again brought Chen Chang back from his thoughts.
He looked at Shui Ling'er and saw the gleaming light in her beautiful eyes. Two lines of tears could not help but roll down like broken pearls. However, she still looked at him boldly, and her eyes seemed to turn Chen Chang's look off.
Carved firmly in my heart.
The heart of courage and strength is powerful even if it is weak.
Shui Ling'er, who has gone through many hardships, is a little less shy and timid than when we first met him, and has inadvertently acquired a somewhat firm and steady temperament.
Chen Chang grabbed her little hand, and Shui Ling'er couldn't help but turned away shyly.
Although the two of them were standing on the roadside, there were many pedestrians coming and going, and it was not as open as in later generations. Holding hands on the street was already an extremely outrageous behavior. It made her face feel hot, and she almost turned away the two people.
Drying with hot tears.
Seeing her so sad and knowing that she was the most miserable in her heart, Chen Chang's voice also trembled: "Who... who said I wanted to say goodbye to you? I still remember those words said on the carriage in Wubao, don't you
Forgot so quickly?"
It's okay if he didn't say it, but when he said that, all kinds of emotions such as grievance, sadness, misery, and helplessness poured out like a flood from the floodgates. Shui Ling'er couldn't help crying anymore.
Chen Chang's heart moved, and he couldn't help but hold her in his arms with one hand, and said in a commanding tone: "I must do what I promised you, and I won't let you leave!"
Shui Ling'er panicked in embarrassment, pushed his chest with her pink fist, and said quickly: "Let go, this is on the street, how can it be seen by others?"
Although Chen Chang could move one arm, he refused to let go. No matter if anyone was watching them, he kissed Shui Ling'er gently on her tear-stained pretty face: "You are my wife. If others see it, you will not let go."
What to do?"
Shui Ling'er was held in his arms, her heart felt charming for a while, and when she heard his decisive attitude, her face blushed even more, and her bones felt numb for a moment.
She pushed Chen Chang carelessly, but she felt that now that she was hugged, her hands were so weak that she couldn't use any strength. She couldn't help but said with shame and urgency: "Little man, I beg you, please."
, let go of Ling'er, let go..."
The two people hugging each other in the street was really beyond the endurance of the ancients. Twenty or thirty people gathered around and pointed, and the number of people who came to watch the excitement continued to increase.
"Hey, this girl is so handsome!"
"What girl? She is obviously a married woman, look at her bun!"
"That's it, but how appropriate is it for two people to hug each other in the street?"
"The world is really in decline..."
"The woman was crying. Could it be that she was angry with her mother-in-law?"
"How do you know that you are angry with your mother-in-law and not your eldest son?"
"Yeah, that's right. The lady is jealous, and the concubine has to suffer..."
A little beggar in the crowd spat hard on the ground: "Bah, he must be seducing someone else's wife, so shameless!"
There were more and more people watching the excitement, and Chen Chang's ears kept hearing gossip.
He is not afraid. Anyway, people in this era cannot take photos, record videos and post them online. The scope of public opinion is very small and cannot be trending. Besides, no one here knows him.
Shui Ling'er's cheeks felt like they were on fire. She was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a place to hide in. She pushed Chen Chang away suddenly. She was a little stronger and her movements were a little hasty. Chen Chang took two steps back, one by one.
Sitting on the ground.
Shui Ling'er panicked when she saw this and hurriedly came forward to help him.
"It's okay, it's okay." Chen Chang stood up shakily and comforted Shui Ling'er. Just as he was speaking, his expression suddenly changed. He looked around and couldn't help shouting: "Oh, where's my money?"
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This chapter has been completed!