Zhaojun was quite far away from the imperial capital. In order to reach Zhaojun as soon as possible, Han Ping traveled almost day and night. Wei Zijin was worried that he could not handle it alone, so he offered to swap driving carriages with him.
Han Ping, who originally refused, saw that Wei Zijin was as skillful as him in driving a carriage. He looked at Wei Zijin in disbelief. He never expected that she, a weak woman, could drive a carriage alone!
Sensing Han Ping's surprise, Wei Zijin did not explain, but said with a smile from the corner of his eyes: "Don't underestimate the women in this world, there are some things that not only you men can do!"
"Master, you are indeed the daughter of General Wei. You are truly a woman, no wonder the prince is so impressed with you!" Han Ping couldn't help but clasped his fists at Wei Zijin, expressing his sincere admiration.
Wei Zijin smiled noncommittally. She remembered that back then, she had fought with her father and attacked the imperial capital alongside Xiao Heng. Now she was just driving a carriage. Compared with the heroic battles back then, it was not worth mentioning!
Wei Zijin and Han Ping arrived at Zhao County at sunset. After Han Ping arranged the inn, Wei Zijin had the opportunity to take a good look at her former residence, which she had not returned to for a long time.
The same streets and alleys, the same pavilions and buildings, this Zhaojun, which is famous for the Li family, seems to have not changed much when I come back after a few years!
The only thing that has changed is probably that their Li family’s glory is no longer there!
The Li family was originally headed by her father. After the Li family assisted Xiao Heng in ascending the throne, her father was named Chen Guogong, and she was made queen by Xiao Heng. It can be said that she enjoyed countless glory at that time!
At that time, all the people in Zhao County stood on both sides of the street, cheering and watching as she got into the Queen's chariot and left Zhao County for the Imperial Capital.
Now that I have returned to my hometown, things have changed. Looking at the seemingly prosperous Zhaojun, but the rise and fall of the clan hidden behind it, I can't help but feel a sense of desolation.
Han Ping followed Wei Zijin silently and saw her looking around sadly, seemingly aimlessly. He didn't understand why Wei Zijin came to Zhao County, so he asked in a low voice: "Master, where do you want to go?"
Wei Zijin came back to his senses and said calmly: "I have heard that the courtyard of Chen Guogong's former residence is huge and the buildings are magnificent. I want to see it..."
Hearing this, Han Ping frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly said: "But Chen Guogong is no longer alive. Master, I'm afraid it's not etiquette for you to visit Chen Guogong's former residence rashly!"
When he said this, he paused and then said: "Now that the Li family is no longer beautiful, I'm afraid Chen Guogong's old residence is already desolate!"
Wei Zijin nodded, did not change his mind because of Han Ping's words, and walked straight towards the courtyard of Chen Guogong's former residence.
Seeing this, Han Ping hurriedly followed him. He originally wanted to lead the way with Wei Zijin, but Wei Zijin unexpectedly found the old residence of Chen Guogong along the way.
Wei Zijin stopped in front of the gate of the courtyard. Seeing the gate that was now covered with dust, he couldn't bear to push it in for a moment, for fear of seeing a desolate scene!
However, just as she was about to push the door open, the door was slowly opened from the inside. Then a middle-aged man looked out impatiently, and his eyes fell on Wei Zijin. His original impatience was quickly replaced by
A smile replaced it.
"You're here, don't stand here, come in, come in..."