Chapter 762: Mu Hongqing's Technique!

The guard at the gate was initially confused when he heard the loud shouting from below, rubbing his eyes as he thought he might have seen it wrong.

In Capital City, early spring meant short days and long nights. Although it was nearly time for chen hour after mao time, there was still no hint of dawn. Normally, it would be time to open the city gates, but as an experienced guard, he was well aware that few merchants would come to do business in Capital City at this time, so he usually slept comfortably next to the stove until daylight. This had been the case for the past two months, but today was an exception.

"Just two people?"

The guard clearly did not want to leave his warm bed, reluctantly put on his cotton armor, and went down to open the large gate. After opening it, it wouldn't be good to continue sleeping up there. The timing of their arrival was indeed impeccable.

However, upon opening the gate and seeing that the traders were just two old men, he was taken aback.