Three poles high in the sun, outside the northeast gate of Tokyo, the official road leading directly to Chenqiao Station is very smooth. There are many people traveling on the road, but they all consciously avoid the two groups of nobles occupying the road.
With the majestic and majestic Kaifeng City in the background, the newly arrived concubine Zhe Shi personally saw off her grandfather Zhe Congruan, reluctant to leave.
"I have already said that there is no need to see you off. You have just entered the palace not long ago, so you should not attract too much attention..." Zhe Congruan glanced at his granddaughter who already had a feminine charm, shook his head and said, but there was something in his tone. The old bad feeling of relief.
Although she is the age of a young girl, it is obvious that Liu Chengyou has not let it go, and will do what needs to be done. The little lady has her hair tied up in a bun, with only light makeup on her face. The exquisite silk clothes outline the perfect figure. In short, being a girl is a thing of the past.
Faced with Zhe Congruan's emotion, Lady Zhe responded with a smile: "I came to see my grandfather off because of the official's permission."
When Liu Chengyou was mentioned, Lady Zhe's face showed a blush inadvertently. Zhe Congruan naturally noticed it and felt a little relieved. It seemed that the emperor doted on his granddaughter.
But this is also conceivable. My granddaughter must be good-looking, talented and virtuous, and she must have a valiant spirit that is rare for women in the world. She is called a strange woman, and coupled with her identity as a member of the family, how could the emperor not love her? This is the reason. In addition to the current Han Palace, there are only three concubines in total. The empress and the concubine are pregnant, so the daughter of the family enters the palace and is justly favored.
After pulling his granddaughter for a while, before leaving, Zhe Congruan still did not forget to teach him: "In the palace, it is no better than at home. The emperor has been very kind to my family. You should serve me wholeheartedly in the palace. You must not act arbitrarily or rely on favor." Arrogant. Since she is a virtuous concubine, she should be courteous and abide by the etiquette to complement her virtuousness. Otherwise, she may be in trouble, which is unforeseeable."
Zhe Xiaoniang is not an ordinary boudoir woman. Although she is young, she has her own thoughts and insights. After hearing the advice, she respectfully said: "Remember your grandfather's teachings and never forget them. However, I, Guan Guan, are... I love my temperament very much. The saint is also a generous person. The noble concubine is respectful and humble..."
Seeing this, Zhe Congruan shook his head and lowered his voice: "You should be careful in the palace. However, the women of my Zhe family are not easy to bully!"
The young lady Zhe smiled sarcastically, and then told Cong Ruan: "My grandfather is going to Yunzhou to take up his post. When he comes here for the first time, he should be careful and take everything seriously!"
"Haha!" Zhe Congruan smiled heartily and said quite confidently: "It's only a few hundred miles away. I went out in a dangerous border area and faced wind and rain all my life. This time I go there in a disciplined manner. It's not a big deal!"
"Go back!" After finishing his speech, Zhe Cong Ruan waved his hand towards Zhe Xiaoniang: "We stand in this way and can influence the people walking on the road!"
Zhe Xiaoniang looked around, looking at the shade of elms and willows planted on the left side of the road. The long willow branches were swinging in the warm summer wind. Her eyes lit up, she stepped forward quickly, and easily broke off a small section with her hands. Willow leaves.
"Today, I will follow the example of the ancients and break the willow tree to bid farewell to my grandfather!"
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Zhe followed Ruan and stroked his beard. Feeling deeply moved, he put on his stirrup and mounted his horse. Under the protection of all his troops, he whipped up his horse and headed north.
He stared for a long time, until his grandfather's back was blocked by a building in the distance.
"Madam! It's time to return to the palace!" A waiter beside him said softly.
He breathed a heavy sigh of relief. The girl's expression was no longer as relaxed and carefree as when she was leaving. As soon as her grandfather left, she was the only one left in the huge city of Tokyo. Between her eyebrows, there was a look that was completely beyond her years. She is very mature, no matter how you put it, she has just turned seventeen.
"Go back!" Zhe Xiaoniang waved her sleeves and spoke in a short and powerful voice. Her temperament and her status as a virtuous concubine gave her nobility and majesty.
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"This is the second time this year that I have stood in a street market in Tokyo and witnessed with my own eyes and ears the scene in the market at the feet of the Emperor." The streets of Kaifeng became more and more lively, with people coming and going. Liu Chengyou stood under an archway, Feeling the hustle and bustle around me, I sighed: "Only when I see this scene with my own eyes can I feel a sense of peace in my heart?"
Liu Chengyou's group consisted of more than ten people, complete with servants and maids, and more than ten Kongzhuang men, who formed a tight circle to protect them. The young man leading the group glanced around, observing the surrounding scene, looking highly vigilant. .
It was Zhao Kuangyin. For this guy, Liu Chengyou did not interfere too much with his development except for transferring him to the front department as a commander. However, in the last selection of the imperial guard, he still stood out and became the emperor. A close minister, responsible for the duty of guard.
Liu Chengyou obviously did not have the consciousness of "visiting privately incognito". With this posture, standing on the street, he was really eye-catching. Of course, no blind person would take the initiative to cause trouble. People like Zhao Kuangyin were enough to be intimidating.
Of course, Liu Chengyou's bodyguards cannot be limited to just these people. Although his posture is not small, he still tries his best to look like a noble prince traveling.
As the emperor's new favorite, Miss Zhe was lucky enough to be with her. She wore light makeup and a veil, only revealing a pair of bright and moving eyes. When Liu Chengyou sighed, he opened his lips and spoke in a clear voice, asking: "Tokyo If there are many people in the market like this, how can your heart be uneasy?"
Glancing at the bride beside him, Liu Chengyou smiled and did not talk in depth.
"I heard you talk about the hometown in Fuzhou. What are the shops on the border like?" I asked rhetorically.
"Well..." Zhe Xiaoniang's delicate brows showed a little nostalgia, and said: "It can't be compared with the prosperity of Tokyo. The city is very small and the buildings are simple. However, the streets are neat, and although the business travelers are We are few and have a large ethnic group. There are times when some warriors fight out of anger, and afterwards go to the state government to admit punishment..."
Liu Chengyou was particularly surprised by the last sentence of what Zhe Xiaoniang said: "Fuzhou has been invaded by Beidi all the time, and the people's customs are fierce and martial, which is what they should be. But I listen to you, the people abide by their own laws. In this world where the legal system is incomplete and people are in chaos. , it’s really not easy to be like this near Zhegong Town!”
Hearing Liu Chengyou praise his grandfather, Zhe Xiaoniang couldn't help but smile a little proudly. Of course, what she said was not mixed with any water. It was what she had seen and heard personally. Of course, everyone should abide by their own laws. The effect is more due to Zhe Cong Ruan's huge prestige.
"Your Majesty, officer." When Liu Chengyou and Zhe Xiaoniang were talking in detail, Zhao Kuangyin approached and reminded with a calm face: "There is a mixture of fish and dragons here, and there are many people coming and going. The policy is complete, and the officer is asked to move."
The smell permeating the air is not pleasant, the smell of blood, stench, and human and animal smells are mixed together...
This is the largest meat shop in Tokyo. There are 70 or 80 meat sellers in it, half of them opened this year alone. The main business is mutton, beef, followed by chicken and duck, but as the imperial court Pushing forward, pork has begun to appear on the table. It is something that the emperor loves to eat. How can you call it a cheap thing if you praise it highly?
Liu Chengyou had already walked around the meat shop before and looked at the market prices. Not surprisingly, it was very expensive. The grain was barely enough to survive and he couldn't fill his stomach, but the market in this meat market seemed to be unusually good. , very popular.
"Let's go!" Facing Zhao Kuangyin's advice, Liu Chengyou accepted it humbly, tilted his head and said to his mother: "We won't let Guard Zhao be in trouble!"
"Thank you, officer!" After hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Zhao Kuangyin paid his respects.
"Where do you plan to go next?"
It was still early, so Liu Chengyou had already thought about it and said directly: "I've seen the meat shop, and then I'll go to the fish shop..."