Xu Zizhen was anxious to rush to Bianliang. Even when he passed by the border of Deshun Army, he couldn't resist to see Zhong Shizhong and Liu Feng following them. But no matter how anxious he was, he couldn't leave Zhuo Ya behind.
, not to mention that she is a princess with golden branches and beautiful leaves, but Xu Zizhen can't do it with his temperament of cherishing flowers.
Jingzhao Mansion is located on the border of Yongxing Military Road. It is considered the provincial capital of this road. It governs Chang'an, Xianyang and other prefectures and counties. It was an important military and commercial center during the Song Dynasty. Xu Zizhen originally only knew the name of the place, but when he came outside the city, it suddenly dawned on him.
Isn’t this Xi’an?
The towering ancient city wall stood quietly, with a silent pressure. Xu Zizhen had been to Xi'an in his time, so he recognized it at a glance. It had been the capital of the Qin, Han and other dynasties, and the city wall was naturally unmatched elsewhere.
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It was a strange feeling to revisit the old place but not in the same era. However, Xu Zizhen did not have this leisure and elegance for the time being, so he hurriedly took Zhuo Ya into the city and checked into a random inn. He felt very upset in his heart. He should not have been so desperate.
I was on my way, and now I'm finally out of trouble. I don't know how long this illness will delay me.
Zhuo Ya is a miracle doctor herself, but as the old saying goes, it is difficult for a doctor to be autonomous. Moreover, Zhuo Ya is already dizzy from the fever. Xu Zizhen is afraid that she will accidentally swallow the knife wound medicine for him, so he will treat his stomachache by the way.
Well, it's better to find a reliable doctor locally.
Jingzhao Mansion was very prosperous, and the streets were bustling with traffic. Xu Zizhen's eyes darkened, and he finally asked the shopkeeper to find out the location of the nearest medical clinic.
When I arrived at the hospital, I found the doctor. He briefly explained Zhuo Ya’s condition, which was that she was overtired and had a cold. She just needed some medicine to rest. In spring, many people get colds, and the doctor was too lazy to come to see the doctor. He gave her some medicinal yellow paper bags for treatment.
Let Xu Zizhen take a bunch of them back and cook them by himself.
It was only two streets away from the hospital back to the inn. Xu Zizhen took the medicine and walked back quickly. Zhuo Ya's temper was surprisingly stubborn. She was obviously very ill but still gritted her teeth and kept silent. If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't hold on in the end.
She fell off her horse and Xu Zizhen didn't even know she was sick.
As soon as he turned a corner, he heard the sound of gongs and shouts coming from behind him. He turned around and saw a line of honor guards, headed by two rows of newly-dressed government servants, holding high the sign of "Silence Retreat" in their hands, and then
It is a four-carriage of large sedan chairs, two in front and two in the back, with a team of soldiers holding down the formation behind the team.
Two government officials held water and fire sticks in front to drive away the pedestrians. Those who evaded a little slower were beaten with sticks. Stalls placed closer were overturned. There was a panic in the busy street, and Xu Zizhen cursed secretly.
Step aside, he is still a fugitive, and Zhuoya is waiting for his medicine at the inn, so try not to cause trouble as much as possible.
The people on the street also rushed to the side, fearing to avoid him, with expressions on their faces that dared not say anything, but there were still some people who couldn't avoid it. There was an old man not far from Xu Zizhen.
I was wandering around with my hands behind my back. I don't know if it was because I was deaf or slow to react, but I couldn't avoid it in time. The two government officials didn't even look at me and just slapped me with sticks.
The water and fire stick is a thing specially used by government officials. It is about the thickness of a tea cup and is as tall as one person. Even a young man like Xu Zizhen can't stand it if he hits it, let alone the old man. The stick is about to hit the old man's waist.
, Xu Zizhen quickly dragged him away with quick eyes and hands, and the two sticks fell into place.
The two government officials glared at Xu Zizhen, but luckily they didn't come over to look for trouble, and then walked away. The old man was caught off guard by Xu Zizhen and almost doubled over, and he sat down on the ground with an ouch.
Xu Zizhen hurriedly pulled him up: "I'm sorry, old man, I didn't mean it."
The old man patted the dust on his body and said nonchalantly: "It's okay, if it weren't for you, I would have eaten these two sticks." After saying that, he turned to look at the honor guard, spat and cursed in a low voice, "You bastard, sooner or later
Get rid of you!"
Xu Zizhen took another look at the old man and saw that he was in his fifties. He was not short, but his eyes were half-squinted and his eyes were rolling. He looked a bit wretched no matter how he looked. He was wearing a half-new Ge shirt.
There were no ornaments on his body, and he didn't even look like a rich man. Xu Zizhen couldn't help but laugh and said, "What are you planning to do to kill his family in the middle of the night?"
The old man rolled his eyes at him: "Do you think I'm stupid? After all, I'm the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture. I'm just a mouth-sucker. Do you believe that?"
Xu Zizhen suddenly realized that he was the leader of Jingzhao Mansion. No wonder he was so arrogant. He subconsciously turned his head and glanced at several sedans, only to see a sedan suddenly lift the curtain, revealing a face, looking at the street as if inspecting.
The smile on Xu Zizhen's face suddenly froze.
That face was so familiar to him, and it had been running through his mind in recent days. It was none other than the imperial envoy who had read out the imperial edict at Jincheng Pass to demote Wen Chengyan and arrest him—Xu Bingzhe!
Xu Zizhen's face instantly turned livid, and he quickly lowered his head. Xu Bingzhe knew him, and it would be troublesome if he saw him. However, he did not intend to leave immediately, but hid behind the people without leaving a trace. As soon as the guard of honor passed him
He waved goodbye to the old man and followed him from a distance.
It was his own plan to escape from the Song Dynasty, which was fine. However, Wen Chengyan was such an upright official, yet he was demoted one after another. It was the fault of these treacherous ministers. Xu Zizhen would have felt uncomfortable if this tone had not come out.
After following a few streets, the guard of honor stopped in front of a spacious and majestic building with a towering lintel. It was the Jingzhao Mansion Court Hall. After the sedan was dropped, Xu Bingzhe and another middle-aged official got off the sedan. Xu Zizhen immediately
I understand, that person is the governor of Jingzhao, Xu Bingzhe is probably just passing by.
His guess was immediately confirmed. Two women got out of the two sedan chairs behind them, one older and one younger. The governor of Jingzhao went over, bowed, and said with a smile: "Zhengzhang has met the old lady, Madam-in-law!"
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The young woman bowed and then helped the old woman. The old woman looked around, nodded to Jingzhao Prefect, and said, "Thank you, Master He. I'm sorry to bother you."
He Zhengzhang smiled and said: "Old Madam, you are so serious. Brother Bingzhe and I are as close as brothers, so why bother?"
Xu Bingzhe also smiled and chatted to the side, and the group immediately entered the house and the door was closed again.
Xu Zizhen could see clearly from the far corner and was thinking silently, but the guards in front of the Jingzhao Mansion were so tight that ordinary people could not even approach the gate, let alone sneak in.
He thought for a while that he should go back to the inn to heal Zhuo Ya first, and then slowly think of some revenge. He made up his mind and turned around to leave, but as soon as he turned around, he found an old face full of wrinkles behind him.