Chapter 15: Entering the Forbidden City (Part 1)

Along the way, I had endless blessings. Because the future of the trip to the capital was unpredictable, I even stepped up my time and diligently practiced the yu Girl Heart Sutra with Qing'er and others. Because the mental methods that Qing'er and I practiced complement each other, and Qing'er's own skills were extremely pure. Therefore, every time I practiced, both sides could move forward steadily.

The road to the capital was not close, and along the way, he took advantage of the jokes to indirectly touch some things about the capital. It turned out that the capital was not in the Peiping I remember, but in Jiankang City, which was close to the Yangtze River. Although I learned very poorly in history, I also knew that Health City was Nanjing when I was at that time.

I have also been to Nanjing, a city that perfectly combines modernity and ancient atmosphere. You can feel the humanistic atmosphere left by your ancestors when you walk around. What makes me even more fascinated is that Nanjing has been a good place to produce top-quality beauties since ancient times. The night on the Qinhuai River has caused so many prodigal sons.

By using the method of taking the Lan'er and Xing'er in school, I even learned a lot of rules in the palace, so as not to make a mistake. However, those rules are extremely complicated. If you wait until your imperial power is stable, you must make a big reform. And the official system is also a headache for me. Many names have never even heard of them myself, and I even think that they know which part of their jurisdiction is in charge?

And the birthmark on my chest is always a disease in my heart. I originally wanted to use a guide to get rid of him, but this was left from my mother's belly. Every time I see this birthmark, I think of my mother in another world. I can't bear it anymore.

I don’t think about them for the time being. Anyway, the boat will naturally go straight to the bridge. Alas, being an emperor is so tired, there are too many things to consider. Under the kneading of Lan'er and Xing'er, I fell asleep in a drowsy way.

It took me more than half a month to go. Although I was rushing to the road very quickly, I had watched many beautiful scenery along the way. Except for a few small thieves who were not open to the eyes, there was no big surprise. But looking at the ordinary people, their lives were really poor. When I passed by the big towns, I could actually encounter selling children and daughters every day.

I asked Qing'er to prepare a thousand taels of silver. When I met someone who was really poor, I would disperse a little. After passing the Yangtze River, the thousand taels of silver were already exhausted.

When the magnificent stone wall of Health City appeared in front of me, my heart began to surge. From here on, I was about to embark on my own journey.

After entering the city, I naturally saw a prosperous scene. Various shops were extremely hot, and there were countless pedestrians on the road. It turned out to be like a capital! Ning'er came to the capital for the first time. After all, the Xin surname was young. She took Xing'er and lingered in various stores.

Lan'er is steady, but Qing'er's heart is not moved by material things. Therefore, the three of us had to wander around the capital as a guest.

"Master, it's getting late, so I should have said I'm going back to my house early." Qing'er reminded us when she saw that we had been wandering on the street but did not return to my house.

The matter has come to this point, so I had to tell the truth. I smiled bitterly and said, "Qing'er doesn't know anything. I am not a prince. Where is there a mansion?"

"Ah?" Yi Qing'er's firmness couldn't help but cover her mouth and exclaimed. But then she came back to her senses and said tenderly: "No matter whether he is the prince or not, Qing'er is the only one in her heart."

I was quite moved to hold her in my arms and whispered: "Qing'er, I will definitely not let you down."

"Let's go, find out where the mansion of that old boy Tao Qian is? Where will we go first." I thought about going, but now I can only rely on Tao Qian.

Bai Shixing, who was accompanying him, immediately volunteered to know the Tao Mansion. No wonder, most of my imperial guards were children of a group of officials in the capital.

The Minister of Rites is also a first-class official in the capital. They naturally know where they live.

Everyone walked all the way. After all, it was my first time to come to Beijing, and many things are still very fresh to me.

After wandering around for a long time, he finally arrived at the Shangshu Mansion. Although the Shangshu's authority was far superior to the governor, his house was far inferior to that of Dai Rongdian's house. It seems that this old guy Tao Qian is honest and independent.

The gate guards did not have the arrogant attitude of ordinary wealthy families. Instead, they asked about our origins with politeness and humility.

When Bai Shixing secretly showed off the waist sign of the imperial guards, the guard hurriedly sued him and reported to Tao Qian. The servants respectfully took us to the front hall and brewed tea quickly.

I took a sip and suddenly realized that the tea was extremely ordinary. Although I had no habit of tasting tea before, I was somewhat infected in Dai Mansion. The old man Tao Qian really knew how to live a day. Just use this tea to entertain guests.

After a moment, Tao Qian, dressed in official uniform, hurried in. After driving all the servants and maids out, he respectfully knelt on the ground and shouted in a low voice: "Long live my emperor."

The old fox, who looked so respectful, could not let me pick out his tea problem. He had to say calmly: "Tao Aiqing is calm. There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be so restrained." I glanced at Qing'er and Ning'er, both of whom covered their mouths with extreme surprise and looked at me, full of disbelief.

Qing'er was still older and knew a lot, so she came back to her senses first. She pulled her sister to kneel on the ground and said tremblingly: "Lan, a civilian girl, please give me a greeting to the emperor. Long live my emperor. Please give me disrespectful guilt."

Ning'er immediately followed her sister and paid a visit to me.

I stood up with a smile, helped them up in person, and whispered: "I have been hiding it from you all, so why are you guilty? Get up, so you can avoid such red tape in the future."

Under the guidance of my eyes, Lan'er obediently pulled the two girls, stood aside, and whispered and comforted her.

"Your Majesty, the old minister has something important to report." Tao Qian said this, paused for a moment, and looked at Qing'er and the others.

I waved my hand gently and said lightly: "They are all their own people, so it's okay to just say something."

"Old minister obeys the order." Tao Qian paused for a moment, then said: "Congratulations to the emperor. The old minister and Commander Zhang are on the order of our emperor to eliminate the rebel thieves Zhao, which has achieved great results. At this time, most of the rebels involved have been involved in one place. They are currently being imprisoned in the heavenly prison, waiting for the emperor's instructions."

When I saw that he was in a slight mood, I knew he had something to say, so I said, "Tao Aiqing said something directly. Did he encounter any problems?"

"The emperor is wise, and the old minister has indeed hidden secrets. In the past dynasties, it has always been the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice to arrest traitors like this. Although the old minister acted under the emperor's order, he has surpassed his authority. The old minister begged the emperor to re-regulate the Ministry of Justice to take care of this matter." Tao Qian's expression did not change at all, and he really couldn't guess what he was thinking about.

However, I guess he has not had a good time in the court for the most recent holiday. He may have been suspicious and questioned by many other officials.

"I have understood what Tao Aiqing said." I said lightly: "Let Zhang Huang lead the imperial guards, and I will return to the palace tonight."

"The old minister received the order. In addition, the old minister prepared some simple meals and asked the emperor and the old minister to be honored." Tao Qian said lightly.

I mercied and nodded slowly: "Since Tao Aiqing has this idea, I will follow you."

After a banquet, I truly understood the frugality of Tao Qian's old fox. Others kept saying that they were simple and simple, which was modest. But when Tao Qian said it, it became a fucking fact. Haha, this old guy is really cute.

Just in this matter, Zhang Huang led hundreds of guards in front of the imperial court and hurried to the Shangshu Mansion. He was too lazy to report the scene of the meeting.

Then, at night, under Zhang Huang's mutual gift, I finally entered the palace that countless people dream of. This place symbolizes the Chinese nation and the most top political place since ancient times. The door finally opened to me.

From today on, I will be a real emperor.

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