The North City Gate was as heavily guarded as the South City Gate, with a strict watch and a heavy military presence.
The shift change at the North City Gate hadn't arrived yet, and each city had its own rules. In Youzhou City, the shift changes at the four gates were staggered, not occurring simultaneously, to prevent defensive chaos and delayed enemy response in the event of a sudden incident. However, this also conveniently aided Yan Qing; taking advantage of the South City Gate's shift change, he had brought Ling Hua all the way to the North City Gate, where there was still time to rest in a quiet corner with her in his arms, waiting for the North City Gate's shift to change to seize the opportunity and escape the city smoothly.
After waiting for about half an hour, the North City Gate's shift change arrived, and Yan Qing, holding Ling Hua, took the chance to follow the same method and successfully passed through the North City Gate.