Qingzhou, Yuanshan Inn.

Although autumn is coming, it is the time when the sun is still strong and the warmest time of the day. The whole sun is bright, like a faint golden glow that is spread here. The sunshine is spread everywhere, and there are a little golden light everywhere, adding a bit of charm to the autumn scenery.

Although there is no cool wind in the autumn noon, it is clear and white clouds are floating in the sky. Some of these white clouds are connected together, like silver waves rolling in the ocean; some overlapping layers, like mountains of mountains; sometimes on a large silver-gray cloud, there are clouds of different sizes and shapes floating on the large silver-gray clouds, like sea stone flowers blooming on the island reefs. The wind gently blows the clouds, passing by them, and just floats quietly in the air without saying anything.

"A pot of sake, fried side dishes, and roasted beef. You can eat it well."

The agile boy held a plate of food on both sides and left and right, and a pot of wine was hooked on his little finger with his left hand. He walked with wind and his steps were light, but the dishes were placed peacefully. He had a yellow face and thin skin. His yellow hair looked a little malnourished. He had a tall and thin figure, but his spirit was very strong and a natural smile.

This inn is not big, with guests upstairs and having dinner downstairs. There is a stable in the backyard and a few bedrooms for the mates in the shop. Facing the front door is the counter. Behind the counter is a female shopkeeper, frowning, and pivoting the abacus.

The customers who came and went all called the shopkeeper Qiuniang. I heard that the name was Qiuniang, and after a while, they called Qiuniang. She was in her thirties and was capable and mature. She was a good at managing the inn.

However, recently the officers and soldiers confronted the bandits in Nanshan and blocked the surrounding passes. In the past, those who went south and north to do business had to pass here were reduced again and again, but they had not completed a few serious businesses in the past few days.

The account book went over and over, and there were a few pages in total, but it was not enough to count. In the past, there were a lot of people. Although the inn was busy, at least there was real money in my stomach.

Nowadays, those who do business and escorts all dislike the tedious procedures such as having to pass the Qingzhou Pass and do all the routes to Yuezhou. They would rather run a few more steps than get involved in this place where they need to wait.

Moreover, after several days of ban, the purchase cost in the inn could not keep up. The food, drink and food were sent to the officers and soldiers who surrounded the valleys in front. In a few days, those who were short of food and diet could not even be able to open the inn.

"The officers and soldiers surrounded three layers inside and three layers outside, and the formation was quite large!"

"Hmph, no time has it been thunder and raindrops. They didn't even dare to enter the Nanshan Valley, let alone hit the bandits' nest."

"Yes, looking at the continuous autumn rain, it will continue to fall, and flooding will arise again. It will be difficult to suppress bandits."

"It's only been two years, and the promise made is so aborted. I heard that the other village has a military advisor commander and can be self-sufficient. The officers and soldiers are surrounded by the foot of the mountain. I think it's just a waste of effort."

The shopkeeper raised his eyes and looked at the two people talking in front of him, frowned deeper, and gave a slightly wink at the young man.

The young man immediately understood, cleared his throat, approached the two of them, and whispered: "Two guests, please be careful. These officers and soldiers often come to us for dinner, so don't be heard."

After hearing this, the two of them immediately looked around and looked around. Fortunately, there was nothing else in the inn except him. Then they breathed a sigh of relief and responded repeatedly: "Natural."

It was almost noon, and Song Yanqing, Chu Shou and his group arrived in Qingzhou. They were ordered to travel this time, but there was no statement, so a lot of time wasted when entering and exiting the gates. The carriage that could have been directly reached turned left and right until noon could stop.

Chu Shou sat in the carriage and poked his head out with great enthusiasm. Seeing the flags of the inn in front of him, he happily said, "Here, I'll just say it, I remember there is an inn here."

The carriage quickly stopped at the entrance of the inn. A tall man squatting at the entrance of the inn had already seen the group from afar. He stood on a long wooden bench at the tea stall outside the inn and pointed to counting, muttering, "One...two...three..."

He couldn't help but be overjoyed and shouted inside: "Three carriages are big guests."

The voice was strong and loud. When the boy heard it, he grinned on his thin face and said to the shopkeeper: "The shopkeeper, three carriages."

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up first, then softened and began to get into trouble. "Three carriages..."

Then he patted the boy's shoulder and said calmly: "Xiaojiang, go and see if the food in the backyard is enough. By the way, I'll ask your brother if you can prepare any raw meat and cold food. Go quickly."

After listening to the shopkeeper's instructions, Xiao Jiang immediately turned around and ran to the backyard to ask.

Qiu Niang quickly sported the round fan, tiptoed out and looked left and right, eager to ask for a few people. If the number of people exceeded her, she would have to boldly make trouble for the officers and soldiers.

"Xiaoren Yuanshan Inn, Cheng Fu, are you going to take a break?" Cheng Fu smiled and saw the carriage parked steadily at the door of the inn, he immediately stood up to meet it, took the reins of the horse-tugging with a smile, and asked diligently towards the carriage.

Shen Yike lifted the curtain, bowed and walked out, nodded slightly to Cheng Fu and said, "We are a group of six, two men and four women, are your guest rooms enough?"

Cheng Fu was not thinking about it, and he quickly smiled and nodded, "Enough enough!"

Not to mention people, there have never been a stable in the backyard of the inn these days, so it is naturally enough for only six people.

"Please take the carriage inside, the younger one will take you to the backyard so that the horse will rest!"

Shen Yi was a little bit harsh, walked back with his hands behind his back, gently tapped the carriage with his fingers, and whispered: "Sir, Princess, you can get off."

Chu Shou lifted the curtain, squinted his eyes, and replied coldly: "What are you calling me?"

After hearing this, Shen Yike burst into laughter and hurriedly said, "Miss, Miss Chu, Young Master Song, got off the car."

"Well... thank you, Mr. Shen, reminded me." Chu Shou raised his hand and clasped his fists, his lips round, and his smile was particularly bright.

Shen Yike smiled at the corner of his mouth. Seeing the two of them getting out of the car, he saw Song Yanqing's deep eyes "inadvertently", and immediately restrained his smile and said seriously: "Sir."

The group got off the car and entered the inn. The shopkeeper immediately came up, pretending to be unaware, and said, "Oh? A few young ladies, are you good at being a good player or staying in a hotel?"

Shen Yike took out the silver money from his arms, put it on the counter, and said to the shopkeeper: "Live in a hotel, the money will be paid first for food and accommodation. If it is not enough, we will pay it."

Qiu Niang's eyes lit up, and she immediately put away the money on the counter and said repeatedly: "It's enough, enough for you to stay for three days. If it weren't for the government and bandits' actions recently, it would have been longer than three days."

"The bandits? Didn't they make an appointment two years ago and don't disturb each other? They changed their minds so quickly?" Chu Shou took over the conversation and asked.

"Oh, you know a lot about this lady. You did make an appointment, but... the bandits were suspected of interoperability with Youyan's small country, and smuggled the Nanshan copper mine, causing a huge disaster..." Qiu Niang whispered to them, and glanced at the door, guarding against the officers and soldiers.

"Ah?" Chu Shou exclaimed, raising his hand to cover his mouth, "Is this bandit so bold?"

"This bandit has always been bold. I originally thought that the southern mountains were barren, but I didn't expect that there was a copper mine behind the mountain..."

"If the bandits are timid, they are not called bandits..." Qiu Niang laughed and asked Xiao Jiang to come back from the backyard. She immediately turned around and ordered: "Where have you gone? Go and take a few guests upstairs to stay in the hotel."

Xiao Jiang responded with a smile and jumped upstairs.

Chu Shou went upstairs and then inquired: "Brother, I heard that the bandits occupy the mountain easily and difficult to attack. Recently, there have been floods nearby. Why are the officers and soldiers still surrounding them? It's so inconvenient!"

Xiao Jiang first shouted "Sister" sweetly, then frowned and said, "You are right. I wonder what they are planning, maybe it is to cure the troubles of the Nanshan Mountain?"

After hearing this, Chu Shou nodded and smiled, and did not ask again. The two shopkeepers and the two people in the pawn hall were very tight, and it was useless to ask about this trick. They kept fighting each other haha.

There were five rooms one-to-one on one upstairs. When we arrived at the divided rooms, Xiao Jiang was in trouble. He pointed at Chu Shou and Song Yanqing, Shen Yike and Mu Huashu, scratched his head and said, "You two are together, you two are together, you two are together? Can I share the same?"

Song Yanqing turned his eyes to Chu Shou, wanting to hear her opinions, Chu Shou did not disappoint him, and approached Song Yanqing and grabbed his arm and said to Xiao Jiang, "It's right for me to be together..."

After listening, Song Yan curled an elusive smile on his lips, allowing Chu Shou to hold his arm.

But the next second he was pushed out by Chu Shou, who enthusiastically planned:

"It's better to do this. I, A Shui and Sanqianyi Room, you and Mr. Shen have the same room, and Miss Mu's room alone, how about it?"

Shen Yike resolutely agreed with Chu Shou's proposal in Song Yanqing's naked and gloomy eyes, and said that he was quite satisfied.

Mu Huashu didn't say much, her face was bad, and the carriage was bumpy all the way, and she just nodded gently after hearing Chu Shou's suggestion.

This is the best way to divide it. With the support of most people, Chu Shou quickly implemented this plan, but someone felt a little wronged and followed Chu Shou.

"I said...Young Master Song, why don't you go to the next door to take a break..."

"I want to stay with you for a while." Song Yanqing leaned against the chair with a clear look on his eyes. He raised his eyes slightly as he watched Chu Shou come and go, and smiled unconsciously, with a gentle tone.

A Shui and Sanqian were cleaning up by the side, and they were both on the same carriage with the lady along the way...

After hearing this, Chu Shou replied with a smile: "Instead of sitting here and staring at me, you shouldn't go down to inquire about the copper mine."

"You can't even find out, how can they tell me?"

"Huh? Maybe the shopkeeper likes you, a clean and innocent little man!" Chu Shou leaned against the desk beside him and teased him sideways.

Song Yanqing was not angry when he heard this. He turned his eyes and swept his eyelashes, hummed softly, turned his face to ignore Chu Shou.

When Chu Shou saw him, he only bared his big teeth and laughed.

Before the fun was over here, the door there was slap three times, attracting everyone's attention.

Chu Shou stood up and opened the door suspiciously. What caught his eye was a strange figure.

The woman was very petite, with a full head as Chu Shou, with a pretty face, red lips and white teeth, and a white skin.

She tied her high bun on the top, wore silver jewelry on her head, and her black hair was paired with silver rings. She was extremely exquisite. Silver flowers were dotted among various birds and butterflies, and a row of hanging ears were hung along the hat ring, all connected by silver chains, while the small one was jingling silver bells.

The collar is wrapped like a spiral, with eleven strings of silver hangings hanging on the lower edge, and various patterns are engraved on its plane, which is very different from the style of the Central Plains. Not only is it a necklace, but she also has exquisite bracelets and wide rings on her hands, all of which are woven from extremely thin silver wires, with reliefs or carvings on it, which is particularly exquisite.

She wore a short cross-collar top with fine embroidery and a navy blue pleated skirt. The dark bottom is dark flowers, rich and heavy. The weaving and embroidery are exquisite and extraordinary. The clothes are covered with silver pieces, silver chains and small silver bells. The silver jewelry collided in the movements to make a cool sound, as if placed between the flowing waters of the mountains, refreshing and special.

However, it is said that women in Miaojiang can do witchcraft, which looks extraordinary. Perhaps they smelled the danger. Seeing the woman dressed up carefully, Chu Shou couldn't help but set up a guard and was more careful in vain.

However, she couldn't help but exclaim in her heart that this was the Miaojiang woman. She had tried to go south a few times before, but she followed Youyan around. Before she could get involved, she was forced to stop her itinerary, so she had an inexplicable regret and persistence about not being able to step in.

The Miaojiang woman raised her hand to support the door, raised her chin and said in an almost commanding tone: "Hey, let's change the room."

When Chu Shou looked at her eyes and tone, no matter what kind of woman she had, she had never seen before, she turned cold and said, "I'm sick..." and then closed the door directly.

The door was caught off guard and asked the woman to swallow the words she had just opened and said before she could finish her mouth. She became more angry and continued to knock on the door.

Chu Shou's initial steps stopped again. At this time, the other three people in the house gathered at the door, wanting to see who this is?

She opened the door again, and the woman's hand that was about to knock on the door was suddenly in the air. Looking at the four people in the room, she withdrew her hand and said in a very beating tone: "It's just a change room, is it?"

As she said that, she looked into the inner room again, nodded with satisfaction, and continued to say, "There is plenty of light here, the location is good, there is wind and sunshine..."

"Miss, we have already cleaned up. Please find an empty room again." Sanqian interrupted her in a rough voice, telling her not to covet our room anymore...

Unexpectedly, the woman lowered her head and covered her mouth and smiled, then took out more than three times the silver money from her arms, handed it to Chu Shou and said, "I will pay three times the price to exchange it with you. Should you change it or not?"
Chapter completed!