Chapter 624 Imperial Capital, let the emperor come out to see me
On the small mahogany table in the bed cabin, three plates of side dishes and two pots of kettles were placed.
"My surname is Wang, Wang Tian, from Yanzhou. My father is the Marquis of Jiyang, and I have the title of Minister of the Ministry of Rites. I have been practicing martial arts in my hometown, and I have good talent. I am only twenty-three years old, and I am already in the realm of a young venerable. I was planning to enter the Taiping Palace to practice cultivation at the end of the year, but I came a little early this time. It's because there is something big going on in the capital..."
The young master introduced himself, smiled proudly, and then asked: "I don't know, brother?"
"I am the same age as you!" Xin Zhuo said: "Xin Zhuo, also go to the Imperial Capital..."
"Ha, we are the same age and travel together. You and I are really destined!"
Wang Tian is good at talking. Before Xin Zhuo could finish speaking, he took the topic and said, "I see that your clothes are ordinary. Are you a commoner? Anduke It's not something you can just break into casually. How many people go there with dreams, but end up leaving in poverty? It is common for someone to die accidentally..."
At this point, his expression changed as if he remembered something: "Ah? What did you say your name was just now?"
"Xin Zhuo!"
"You..."
Wang Tian trembled and said angrily: "Brother, you are not kidding me. Do you know who this person is?" Who in the world doesn’t know the old name of the false father? It has only been a few years since the glory of millions of Qin soldiers disappeared? ? Whenever the emperor worships his ancestors, the first thing he worships is this emperor who is still alive or not! You are too courageous."
Xin Zhuo smiled: "Then...whatever. "Shout?"
"Let me call you Brother Xin." Wang Tian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and buried it. He complained: "You kid has no sense of awe. You don't know how deep the water is in the imperial court. I don't dare to make mistakes at will, even if you are a dignified young prince. The name you just mentioned is kept secret even by the four major sects, not to mention the entire imperial court." , the emperor had killed all the top masters of the four major sects in one fell swoop. "Hand, what kind of grace is that?"
"But I heard that the Queen smashed the Emperor's statue a few days ago, and the Emperor cried for three days holding the statue. The Prime Minister is also planning to cut the Emperor's statue these days. The throne, saying that the name of the Supreme Emperor is unfair is not fair..."
A maid behind him whispered.
“Shut up!”
Wang Tian scolded her coldly. The frightened maidservant immediately knelt on the ground. Then she squeezed out a smile and said to Xin Zhuo: “Little girl doesn’t understand the rules. This court Who can tell me clearly?"
Xin Zhuo nodded: "That makes sense, so who is the prime minister's name?"
"You want to ask these things? I have to talk to you..."
The two were bored and chatted while eating. Through chatting, Xin Zhuo figured out the current situation in Andu -
The young emperor or Ji Yu, the emperor's biological mother, the Queen Mother, is gone, and no one even knows who the Queen Mother is? And the Empress Dowager Mo is now extremely ill, leaving her orphaned and widowed, very pitiful.
The government was overseen by Prime Minister Li Shentong. This Li Shentong came from nowhere. In two years, he used various means to rise through the ranks and directly served as the Prime Minister.
He was assisted by Su Wuji, the king of Nanli in the Dazhu Kingdom, Ning Lingbo, Ling Xuwei, Liu Guangshi, General Mo Zongze and others.
The Prime Minister Feng Sihu is no longer here, and no one knows about him.
However, the young emperor married a daughter-in-law. This girl was fifteen years old. She was the niece of Prime Minister Li Shentong. Her surname was Wei and her given name was Qingqing. It was said that she had the appearance of someone who could captivate a city or a country!
Xin Zhuo felt that the chaos in the Great Zhou Dynasty should be confirmed by the Prime Minister and the Queen.
It was only a two-day journey across four to five hundred miles of waterway. At noon on the second day, the ship suddenly stopped.
Wang Tian stretched out and said: "There are still sixty miles to reach Andu. In order to celebrate the birthday of the Prime Minister, the rivers in front have gathered into Qianhe Villa, which is the Prime Minister's private land. Let's Let’s take the land, my carriage is waiting, brother Xin, will you come with me?”
Xin Zhuo glanced at the end of the river and said, “If so, I’m sorry!”
"It's okay!"
The two of them took the maid and Xiao Huang off the boat and walked for three to five miles. A luxurious car was waiting in front of them, guarded by twenty well-dressed guards.
“Brother Xin has never ridden in this four-horse Xuanyun carriage, has he?”
Wang Tian turned around and smiled proudly.
“No!”
Xin Zhuo nodded. Except for the flatbed carriage he rode when he was in the world, he had never ridden in such a bad carriage. In the Jiang family, I rode a seven-horse carriage, and later changed to a nine-horse Emperor Luan Jia. In the Xuantian Sword Sect, I rode the demon wolf flying customized by Mo Palace. The winged carriage is a masterpiece that travels thousands of miles a day.
"Hahaha, come on, let you try this Marquis's carriage!"
Wang Tian pulled Xin Zhuo onto the carriage and said with a smile: "The capital is very lively today, it's a big day! "
As he spoke, he kept urging the groom: "We must arrive at the imperial capital at noon, otherwise you are the only one asking, hurry up!"
"Drive..."
The carriage roared towards the official road.
Wang Tian leisurely picked up the tribute purple grapes on the table and ate one, then said: "Brother Xin, do you know what a big day it is in the imperial capital today?"
Xin Zhuo watched carefully. Looking around, looking for traces of the past year, he said casually: "I don't know!"
"The Emperor's birthday!" Wang Tiandao said, "We have had good weather in the Zhou Dynasty in the past two years, and the war between the Song Dynasty and the Jing Dynasty has been very good. The victory coincides with the emperor’s birthday, and all the officials and dignitaries from all over the world have arrived today!”
Xin Zhuo finally looked at him in surprise: “The emperor is noble?”
Wang Tian was startled for a moment: "Seven years old. When my husband is seven years old, he goes to Huangwei. He has a big banquet at ten years old and celebrates his twenty-year-old crown. The emperor is seven years old, and the ministers are the princes. They can only be described as a big birthday! "
"This child knows how to play!"
Xin Zhuo thought of the pitiful child holding his thigh.
"Ah you..." Wang Tian's face turned pale with fright, "Why are you so unruly, not afraid of killing you..."
Before he finished speaking, he was suddenly A burst of rapid and orderly sound of horse hooves outside was interrupted, and someone was heard shouting rudely: "The Crown Prince of Zhao is riding high/The Crown Prince Heng is riding high, everyone is waiting to get out of the way!"
"Give! Give! Give quickly!"
Wang Tian's expression changed again, and he hurriedly signaled to the coachman and guards to give in.
When the carriage stopped at the roadside, he breathed a sigh of relief. He opened the curtain and looked outside. He only saw the land of Gyeonggi. It was very prosperous along the way. On the spacious street, pedestrians, carriages and horses were giving way to both sides at this moment. Hundreds of golden-armored guards surrounded two seven-carriage carriages that drove slowly by. The two vehicles competed with each other, smashing fruits, vegetables and children's toys all over the ground along the way, causing adults to cry and children to fuss...
< br>At this moment, the curtains of the two carriages were blown up by the wind, revealing the people inside, a young man in royal robes holding a girl and smiling lewdly, and a philistine son counting gold and silver treasures...
Proud and extravagant. But that’s it!
Looking at the horrified and awed looks on the faces of passers-by, I am afraid that these two princes are extremely powerful and no one dares to provoke them.
Xin Zhuo smiled and said: "Why are you, the noble prince, so humble?"
Wang Tian smiled bitterly and said: "You people from the countryside don't know how terrible the big shots in the court are. I forgot. Let me tell you, there are six kings in this capital, six kings with different surnames, all of whom are the queen’s mother-in-law. They are in charge of the four million-strong imperial army. Not to mention this young master, even high-ranking officials of the court cannot afford to offend him!”
He looked outside again and whispered: "These two princes are probably looking for treasures for His Majesty's birthday. Alas, I wonder what my father has prepared this time. Can you let me try it out? It’s a good idea to marry the daughter of a prince’s family!
The beauties in the capital first choose Murong Yunxi and Li Xiyue. Unfortunately, they are both officials and their family status is not good. The remaining Ling Junyao and Ning Zhiwei are also good. There is..."
Xin Zhuo looked a little weird, are they still there? Subconsciously blurted out: "Who kind of beauties are they?"
They are just a bunch of yellow-haired girls.
"You..." Wang Tian said angrily: "Have you heard of them? They are not beauties. Are there still beauties in the world? You are too arrogant!"
Xin Zhuo Too lazy to care, he smiled lightly and said: "Okay, you continue..."
"Where did I say it? By the way..." Wang Tian continued to chatter.
Xin Zhuo discovered that this kid didn't want to make friends with him, he was just a chatterbox who wanted to chat with someone and show off. Even if he met a beggar, he could still talk about it for half the night.
As the front of the official road approaches Andu, there are more and more pedestrians on the road. There are countless people with all kinds of expensive carriages, all kinds of gorgeous clothes, and there is an endless stream of cars pulling precious treasures.
The fireworks of this Mortal Empire are completely different from Xuantian Sword Sect and even Kunxu Martial City.
It’s just that Xin Zhuo is a little confused. How many years has it been since he left Andu? It’s only four years, right? Has it really changed that much?
An hour later, we finally arrived at the east gate of Andu. There were so many cars, horses, and pedestrians in front of us. The tall and endless imperial city walls made us feel small.
Wang Tian rubbed his hands: "Brother, how do you arrange it? If you really have no place to go, why not come to my house and become a disciple. By the way, are you literate?"
Xin Zhuo At this time, he no longer had the slightest interest in chatting. Suddenly, he took Xiao Huang and got off the carriage gracefully.
Wang Tian was stunned for a moment, leaned out of the car window and said: "It's fate that you and I are traveling together. If you want to break into this imperial capital, I won't stop you. I want to warn you, kid. There are dignitaries everywhere in this imperial capital. Slap a bunch of officials to death, you need to change your bragging and reckless temper, or you won't survive the next day!"
Xin Zhuo has gone far.
The maid on the side complained in a low voice: "Little Marquis, you should not make friends with such common people of unknown origin. If you cause trouble, the Marquis will blame you."
Wang Tian smiled proudly and said: " What do you know, you girl? Didn’t you see what he looked like when he was born? If this handsome man becomes the guest of any noble lady, it will be a blessing for me. Let’s go to the city as soon as possible. The emperor will have a birthday in the afternoon. It’s about to begin!”
Xin Zhuo squeezed through the crowds and horses, jumped over the moat, and stood in front of the majestic gate of the imperial capital. This gate is called “Shenwu Gate”, which is where he came to the imperial capital. The gate through which I entered the city for the first time was also the gate through which hundreds of thousands of Western Qin cavalry besieged the city.
I never thought that I would have to pass through this door again for no reason this time, but this time my mood was different from before, and it was boring!
He took Xiao Huang into the city and walked along the extremely luxurious streets and bustling crowds towards the Jiang family mansion.
After a while, they arrived in front of the Jiang Mansion.
He originally thought that the door would be closed, the beams would collapse, and it would look like a wealthy family had come to an end, or it would be sealed up as an auspicious mansion, or that some old women and widows from the Jiang family would still be living there,
The result is neither!
The word "Jiang's Mansion" has been changed to the three words "Prime Minister's Mansion".
Dozens of disciples are all in the realm of great sages, arrogant and sternly scanning all passers-by.
A disciple of the Great Venerable Realm, Jiang Yong, the number one master of the Jiang family back then, was no more than a Great Venerable!
In the past, Xin Zhuo would have been angry, but now he is very calm.
Thousands of years ago, the Jiang family has completely become a thing of the past, or... the Jiang family regards this place as an ant in the wider world.
He stood in front of the gate for a long time, and finally looked up at the sky, sighing in his heart: "...travel...I can hardly remember whether I am a time traveler..."
< br>Why did I travel to this messy world and experience so many messy things...
The past few years have been full of ups and downs, and I have had more fun than others in their lifetimes!
The snow had lightened a bit at this time and it was already afternoon.
"Creak!"
The door of the "Prime Minister's Mansion" suddenly opened, and a girl with bright yellow robes and bright teeth ran out with her skirt in hand, followed by a three-carriage hurriedly behind her Follow out.
“Miss, don’t run, get in the car!”
A group of maids and guards looked anxious.
“Oops, I got up late. His Majesty’s birthday banquet has begun. Many famous and handsome young men are here.”
The girl didn’t care, ran very fast, and arrived just in time. Next to Xin Zhuo, he was stunned for a moment, a blush flashed on his face, and he bowed and said, "I've seen you, young master. Where are you from? Who are you waiting for?"
Who are you waiting for?
Xin Zhuo thought of Jiang Nuying, who was also the same age that year, and smiled: "Just take a look."
The girl pouted: "He seems to be a civilian. What a pity. Get out of the way, otherwise the guards at home will deal with you!"
The figure flashed and got on the carriage.
The carriages and horses galloped straight towards the imperial city.
A moment later, bursts of auspicious bells came from the direction of the imperial city, and the emperor's first birthday banquet began!
I don’t know where Li Xiang’er and Jiang Yuwei are hiding, but Xin Zhuo has already lazily contacted them and walked towards the palace.
To solve this big Zhou problem, it’s actually not that troublesome. Just go directly to the imperial palace and play with the nephew and the emperor’s son!
......
The emperor went to Huangwei for his seventh birthday, and he gave a general amnesty to the whole world. The whole world celebrated. The imperial capital was extremely lively. Every square, every mansion, and dozens of streets were decorated with lights and colorful decorations. Dignitaries, nobles, and princes Nobles and other wealthy families, their families and children took to the streets.
The distinguished officials have already entered the palace to celebrate with His Majesty.
Xin Zhuo walked out of Qianfang and Zhuquefang, passed by Xingyun Tower in Ruyifang, and finally arrived in front of the Meridian Gate and Chaotian Gate of the Imperial Palace!
In front of the Qinghuang Gate, the solemn and majestic imperial capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, three thousand tall Imperial Guards in gold armor guarded the surrounding areas, keeping strangers away.
Those who are qualified to enter this main gate are either powerful dignitaries or relatives of the emperor.
Xin Zhuo, one man and one dog, was all alone in the snow, looking into the imperial city.
The commander of the Imperial Guards had noticed him and was slowly approaching with dozens of Imperial Guards holding spears in hand.
At this moment, there was the sound of wheels creaking behind me.
The commander of the imperial guards immediately stopped and knelt down on one knee: "I have seen the Marquis of Jiyang and His Royal Highness Princess Jin!"
The two carriages behind them stopped side by side, and the curtains of the carriages were opened one after another, and the people in the carriages were surprised. look at that person A dog, the carefully dressed little Marquis Wang Tian's head poked out from one of the carriages. His eyes were wide open and he said in a voiceless voice: "You kid, you kid are crazy? How dare you come here? Do you know this place?" Where is it?”
Then he was stopped by a majestic voice: "No rules!"
Wang Tian shrank back obediently: "Dad, my son knows this kid. He is from the country and is on the same boat with his son. ! "
"Giggle..." A sweet laugh came from another carriage, and a woman's clear voice said: "The young prince is really interesting, and he makes friends with the world's elite!"
Wang Tian smiled bitterly and said: "Princess, please don't make fun of the boy. What kind of talent is he? He is very courageous!"
"Enter the palace!" The Marquis of Jiyang said in a steady voice: "It's already too late for me to wait. Your Majesty, the ministers, and the nobles are just afraid that they will blame you."
"Creak..."
The two carriages passed each other and entered the imperial city.
The commander of the Imperial Guard waited until the carriage was out of sight, then he breathed a sigh of relief and led his subordinates straight to Xin Zhuo: "You are so bold and unruly, stand down!"
However, before they could get close, they all suddenly flew backwards in a strange way, and even the man and his spear fell to the ground with a "crackling" sound, and they groaned for a while.
Xin Zhuo walked up to the commander, looked directly at his face under the golden helmet, and threw down a jade pendant: "Give it to the emperor, and let him come out to see me!"
The voice was quiet. Happy or sad, there seems to be no emotion at all.
The commander was in great pain and looked at Xin Zhuo in horror. Even though he was extremely close to the realm of the Earth Immortal, he could not tell what kind of realm this person was in front of him. He felt as desperate as falling into an abyss. He was afraid that But even the slightest hint of disrespect can lead to tragic death in an instant!
He picked up the jade pendant by mistake, got up in a hurry, and went straight to the depths of the imperial palace.
Xin Zhuo still took Xiao Huang with him and waited silently.
The wind and snow are getting bigger and bigger...
(End of this chapter)