Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 167 Brother Cheng and Brother Qin, you should also go back and call out the secret guards.

The early morning sunlight was like a golden thread, passing through the ancient streets of Chang'an City and shining on the vermilion gate of Zuixian Tower.

It was the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the streets were already filled with a festive atmosphere. Street stalls were filled with all kinds of Mid-Autumn Festival decorations, such as jade rabbit lanterns and osmanthus wine jugs. Passersby all had relaxed and happy expressions on their faces.

The door of Zuixianlou slowly opened with a creaking sound.

Xiaoyu was standing at the door. She was wearing a light blue skirt with elegant orchid patterns embroidered on the hem. A ribbon of the same color was tied around her waist, which made her look more graceful.

Her hair was simply tied up, with a few strands hanging beside her cheeks, adding a touch of gentleness to her.

She held a sign in her hand and hung it on the door with a serious look.

The sign read in large letters: "Closed for three days during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Mom, do we really have to take three days off? Business will definitely be good these days." Yuyu jumped out of the building. She was wearing a pink chest-length skirt, like a blooming peach blossom.

Her eyes were big and bright, as if hiding the stars in the sky. There was a playful smile on the corners of her mouth, and the two buns on her head swayed with her movements.

Xiaoyu looked at her daughter lovingly and tapped her nose gently: "Silly girl, everyone wants to reunite during the Mid-Autumn Festival, so we should also celebrate it well."

"Also, let Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao take a rest these few days."

"Hmph, they don't even think about taking a rest. Those two guys are guarding this Zuixianlou and they care about it more than we do." Li Hao walked out slowly. He had a tall figure and was wearing a black suit.

He wore a sword at his waist, and the gem on the scabbard gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a hint of unruly smile on his face.

At this time, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao were standing at the steps of Zuixian Tower.

Cheng Chumo was wearing a purple robe with gorgeous patterns embroidered with gold thread, highlighting his status.

He has a handsome face and a calm expression. His eyes are like deep lakes, as if they contain endless stories.

Qin Huaidao was dressed in white clothes with a light blue cloak. His eyes were clear and bright, and there was always a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth, giving people a feeling like being bathed in spring breeze.

"Xiaoyu, it's up to you to decide. We will all listen to you." Cheng Chumo said with a slight bow. His eyes swept across the sign, and a trace of loss flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Qin Huaidao also smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's time to spend some time with my family these days."

Xiaoyu looked at them, feeling relieved. "You two kids have worked so hard. This Mid-Autumn Festival, go home and spend time with your parents."

Yuyu came close to Cheng Chumo, blinking her big eyes: "Brother Cheng, how are you going to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival? Do you have anything fun?"

Cheng Chumo gently touched Yuyu's head and said, "As for me, I'll probably just have a reunion dinner with my family and then look at the moon."

"What's the point of looking at the moon? It would be great if there was a lantern riddle party. It would be fun to guess the riddles." Yu Yu said excitedly, with anticipation glittering in her eyes.

Li Hao came over and pulled Yuyu over: "You just like to play. What's so fun about lantern riddles? It's better to go horseback riding in the suburbs."

"Riding a horse is so dangerous, I won't go." Yu Yu retorted with a wrinkled nose.

As everyone was talking, a breeze blew by, bringing with it the fragrance of osmanthus flowers from afar.

There are more and more pedestrians on the street, and children are running and laughing in the crowd, holding the gadgets they just bought in their hands.

"Okay, don't just stand here. Let's clean up the store and go home to prepare for the holidays." Xiaoyu clapped her hands, turned around and walked into the store.

Everyone started to move. Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao helped to move the tables and chairs. They moved quickly and without any airs of being the sons of ministers.

Cheng Chumo picked up a pile of chairs, the muscles in his arms bulging slightly, showing his strength.

Qin Huaidao wiped the table carefully, his eyes focused, not missing any corner.

Yuyu and Lihao were sorting out the accounts at the counter. Yuyu was flipping through the account book while muttering, "Why are these accounts so complicated? If only there was a simpler way."

Li Hao said with a smile: "With your little brain, you still want to think of simple methods. It's good enough if you can avoid making mistakes in the calculation."

Yu Yu was so angry that her cheeks puffed up and she reached out to hit Li Hao. The two started fighting at the counter.

Xiaoyu looked at them with a smile in her eyes, but pretended to be angry: "You two stop making trouble, hurry up and clean up, so you can go home after you're done."

After a while, the store was almost packed up. Everyone stood in the empty lobby, feeling a little reluctant to leave.

This Zuixianlou is like their second home, where they have their laughter and sweat.

"Then we'll leave first. Xiaoyu Yuyu Lihao, happy Mid-Autumn Festival!" Cheng Chumo said with a fist salute.

"Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!" Qin Huaidao also said.

"Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, happy Mid-Autumn Festival. Let's get together again after the festival!" Yu Yu waved to them with a smile.

Xiaoyu seemed to suddenly remember something, stopped, turned to look at Cheng Chumo and Qin Huai and said, "By the way, wait, call the secret guards in the dark." She frowned slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in her eyes.

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao looked at each other, feeling a little confused, but still did as they were told.

Cheng Chumo raised his hand slightly and made a gesture in the air. That was the signal they agreed upon to summon the secret guards.

After a while, a secret guard dressed in black appeared silently from every corner of Zuixianlou.

His figure was like a ghost in the night, his whole body wrapped in black clothes, revealing only a pair of sharp eagle-like eyes.

He knelt on one knee, his posture as firm as a pine tree, his eyes determined, waiting for orders.

Cheng Chumo clasped his fists slightly, with a gentle and respectful smile on his face, and said to Xiaoyu, "Then we'll be leaving. Xiaoyu, you, Yuyu, and Brother Li Hao, please be careful on your way home."

As he spoke, he stood tall and straight, his purple robe swaying gently in the wind. The gorgeous patterns embroidered with gold thread gleamed in the sunlight, highlighting his extraordinary temperament.

Qin Huaidao also hurriedly followed suit, clasping his fists in salute. His eyes were clear and sincere, and the corners of his mouth were covered with his usual warm and refreshing smile. He echoed, "Yes, Xiaoyu, you can just relax and enjoy the holidays these few days. If you need anything, just send someone to find us."

His white clothes fluttered in the breeze, a corner of his light blue cloak was gently lifted, and his whole body exuded an elegant air.

Xiaoyu smiled and nodded, her eyes full of concern: "You two children too, go back and spend time with your family, and be careful on the road."