In the first few days, because they were in Dakang, no one was too worried about safety issues, and the routes they chose were all official roads heading north. There were dense towns within the three hundred miles north of Kangdu, and there were no
Thieves are robbing homes and houses. Because there are still more than two months until March 16th, the journey does not need to be too fast. Except for leaving Kangdu at dark on the first day, we will start the journey after dawn every day.
We went into the city to rest until dusk, and everyone was in a very relaxed mood.
The warrior who was beaten up by Hu Xiaotian on the first day had to stay in Kangdu to recuperate because of a broken rib. Hu Xiaotian's behavior directly caused Wen Boyuan's group of warriors to share the same hatred with him. Of course, there are exceptions, and Zhan Peng certainly does not
They would hate him, but they deliberately kept a distance, pretending to be strangers even if they passed by each other, so that no one else could know the relationship between them for the time being.
Also lurking in the team like Zhan Peng was Zhou Mo. Zhou Mo infiltrated into the camp of the porters and ate and slept with the porters and horse herders. He was under the jurisdiction of brothers Tang Tiehan and Tang Tiexin. Although the Tang brothers
I had a feud with Hu Xiaotian in the past, but I haven’t had any direct contact with him in the past two days.
Since Hu Xiaotian showed his power at the North Gate of Kangdu because of his mother's affairs, he has become much more low-key. He spends most of his time guarding Princess Anping, planning his big plan in his heart all the time. The plan is not as good as change, no matter how perfect the plan is.
It is also necessary to act according to the actual situation.
In the blink of an eye, it was already the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. According to their planned itinerary, they would arrive at Tianbo City at noon today.
When they were still twenty miles away from Tianbo City, light snow began to fall in the sky, and the north wind howled, which affected their traveling speed. By the time they reached Tianbo City, it was already too late.
In the biting cold wind, tiny snow particles kept hitting the faces of passers-by, causing burning pain. Hu Xiaotian was riding on the horse. He had taken off his eunuch uniform and put on a capable warrior uniform. He was wearing a black fur cloak, his mouth and nose were
Huddled under the furry collar, only a pair of eyes are exposed, and the eyebrows and eyelashes are also covered with a layer of white powder, which looks quite funny. Although the demeanor is greatly reduced, this posture can maintain the body temperature to the maximum extent.
At this time, Wu Kui came over to report that Wu Jingshan had something to discuss with him. Hu Xiaotian followed Wu Kui to the front of the team.
Wu Jingshan hid in the carriage after leaving Kangdu. His old arms and legs couldn't bear the bumps on the horse's back. Wen Boyuan was wearing bright armor and riding majestically on a black horse. Although Hu Xiaotian didn't want to see him from the bottom of his heart, he couldn't.
I don't admit that this guy is full of energy and is pretending to a certain level. Although the armor is majestic, it is not as warm as the fur coat.
When Wen Boyuan saw Hu Xiaotian approaching, he ignored him. He shook the reins and galloped towards the front of the team. He obviously didn't want to talk to Hu Xiaotian to express his dissatisfaction with him. Hu Xiaotian cursed in his heart. What are you doing? Look at you.
I can still dance around for a few days.
Wu Jingshan opened the car curtain, revealing his wrinkled face from inside, and said loudly: "Eunuch Hu, Tianbo City is in front of us, and we will rest in the city today."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Okay!" That was the original plan. If they hadn't encountered a snowstorm on the way, they would have had a delicious meal in Tianbo City.
Wu Jingshan added: "After leaving Tianbo City and heading north, there will be fewer and fewer towns. Today is the Lantern Festival, and there is another snowstorm. How about we adjust in Tianbo City for one day and set off early the day after tomorrow. What do you think, Mr. Hu?
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Hu Xiaotian said: "Whatever Mr. Wu says, I will do it." Anyway, he is not in a hurry to go to Dayong. Even if he cannot reach Dayong in this life, it doesn't matter.
Wen Boyuan, who was at the front of the team, made a stop gesture because he saw a team coming towards them at high speed. Wen Boyuan's gesture changed, and immediately a horse galloped out of the team, but Zhan Zhan immediately
Peng, Zhan Peng was riding on a yellow gelding horse with a vigorous posture. The horse was like a frightening dragon. It shot towards the opposite team like a bolt of yellow lightning. He was ordered to go to find out the news. It didn't take long for Zhan Peng to return to Wen Boyuan.
, clasped his fists and reported: "General Wen, here comes Wang Wenyou, the prefect of Tianbo City, who came out of the city specially to welcome Princess Anping."
Wen Boyuan knitted his eyebrows together and said coldly: "Hasn't the order been passed down that the officials of the states and counties along the way are not allowed to mobilize troops and only need to quietly make reception arrangements? Didn't he receive the order?" The princess was getting married and passed through the states and counties along the way.
, local officials will definitely not let go of this opportunity to curry favor. After all, there are not many opportunities to meet the royal family and relatives on weekdays, and the entertainment expenses are public funds anyway, so no one will feel bad. They considered this issue at the beginning of their departure.
, in order to avoid causing too much impact, people were sent to the passing states and counties in advance to convey orders, telling these local governors that they only need to provide good hospitality, eliminating all aspects of etiquette, such as going out in large numbers to welcome people, and welcoming people along the street.
All activities were cancelled. Everywhere they went in the past few days, local officials strictly abided by it. When they arrived today, Wang Wenyou, the prefect of Tianbo City, led a crowd to greet them. Apparently they did not take their orders seriously.
In the blink of an eye, Tianbo City Guardian King Wenyou had arrived at the front of the escorting procession. He led his subordinates to dismount their horses, kneel down on the snow, and said loudly: "Tianbo City King Wenyou and his officials from all ministries respectfully welcome Princess Anping. Princess
A thousand years old, a thousand years old." A group of people had obviously rehearsed in advance, and they all sang in unison, resounding throughout the country.
Wen Boyuan was about to have a seizure, but he heard a voice from behind saying: "Are you here, friend of Wen?" It turned out to be Wu Jingshan, the Minister of Rites, who got off the carriage at this time and walked over with a smile on his face.
Wang Wenyou said loudly: "Students meet their teachers!" He turned out to be Wu Jingshan's disciple.
After learning about this relationship, Wen Boyuan immediately understood that no wonder Wang Wenyou dared to disobey orders and go out to greet him, but it was Wu Jingshan who was behind it. He couldn't help but feel a little depressed. The old man Wu Jingshan also had his own plans.
Hu Xiaotian also came over, looked at the officials happily and said, "Why are you kneeling down? The princess said that you will be put on equal footing."
Everyone looked at this guy at the same time. If he hadn't spoken, no one would have noticed him. Even if he sent a message, it would take time. This guy was just pretending to send an order. It was too blatant.
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Wu Jingshan saw Wang Wenyou's surprised look and hurriedly introduced him: "This is Eunuch Hu, the general manager of the Purple Orchid Palace. This time he is responsible for taking care of the food and daily life of Her Royal Highness the Princess along the way."
Hu Xiaotian cursed in his heart, Damn it! Old thief Wu, old thief Wu, you are blatantly burying me. It is true that I am the manager of Zilan Palace, but I am also a deputy in the marriage history this time, right? How can you avoid the important and take the easy?
I'm afraid that others won't know that I'm a eunuch. I'm not only responsible for taking care of the princess's food and daily life along the way, I'm also in charge of the financial rights of this mission, so I wrote down this account.
Wang Wenyou's reaction was beyond everyone's expectation. He was extremely surprised and said: "Thank you, Your Highness, Princess. Thank you, Mr. Hu." He motioned for all his men to stand up, walked forward and bowed deeply to Hu Xiaotian and said, "Exit.
The officials have long admired Mr. Hu's charm, and today he is truly worthy of his reputation."
Hu Xiaotian didn't expect that this guy would flatter him in front of so many people. He was a little dizzy after being slapped. It wasn't the kind of dizziness that made him feel happy, but the kind of dizziness that made him confused. He really couldn't think about it.
Reminding me that I had any friendship with this Wang Wenyou, he actually showed his kindness to me in public.
Wu Jingshan's face didn't look good either. He originally thought that Wang Wenyou came to greet him, but he didn't expect that this guy suddenly changed the direction and flattered Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Thank you, Mr. Wang. It's so grand to trouble you to come out of the city in such a heavy snowstorm."
Wang Wenyou said: "Master Hu is escorting the princess to your visit. As a local official, I naturally have to fulfill my duty as a landlord." He turned around and gave the order to let the two hundred cavalry who followed him lead the way. He accompanied Hu Xiaotian and walked side by side.
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Wen Boyuan didn't feel anything when he was coldly encountered by the other party. Wu Jingshan's old face was really a bit unbearable. Wang Wenyou was his disciple after all. In fact, the so-called disciple was just the year when Wang Wenyou took the exam. Wu Jingshan happened to be the examiner of that period. To be honest, he was
Wang Wenyou didn't offer any help, and he even accepted a lot of money from Wang Wenyou. Wu Jingshan got on the carriage in despair, feeling depressed in his heart, Wang Wenyou, Wang Wenyou, you didn't do it for me for a long time, you actually dared to mess with me!
Wang Wenyou and Hu Xiaotian were walking in the team. Wang Wenyou smiled and handed Hu Xiaotian a letter. Hu Xiaotian took it and saw that it was Ji Feihua's handwriting. Only then did he understand that Wang Wenyou was a member of Ji Feihua's camp.
, the welcoming battle in front of us all benefited from Ji Feihua's prior arrangements.
After reading the letter, Hu Xiaotian quietly returned it to Wang Wenyou and whispered: "Master Wang, the princess's entry into the city should not be made public."
Wang Wenyou said: "Don't worry, Mr. Hu, the lower officials have made appropriate arrangements and ordered all officials at all levels to strictly keep secrets."
Hu Xiaotian nodded.
Wang Wenyou said again: "I will have Bibo Palace and Post House cleaned up. Master Hu will decide where to stay."
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's better to stay in the post house. The princess has already said before that she doesn't want to stay in the palace."
Wang Wenyou nodded: "Okay!"
Long Xuan'en, the Supreme Emperor of Dakang, liked to travel around the world when he was young. He built countless palaces, and Bibo Palace was one of them. As Princess Anping, she could have settled in the palace along the way. Wu Jingshan and Wen Boyuan also suggested this, but Princess Anping didn't know why.
Why do you insist on not staying in the palace?
Hu Xiaotian understands Long Xiyue's thoughts. She has no attachment to the palace. The magnificent red bricks and green tiles there just mean a prison to her. (To be continued) r752
