When they heard that they were going to visit the royal palace in Siam, the three men who came together were very interested.
As long as he just wants to see the excitement, this child, like all children who travel, is full of curiosity about all kinds of things he has never seen before.
Zhao Guangyuan and Lu Shanchang had only heard about the Siam Kingdom on the sea from books. Now that they could go sightseeing in Siam's royal palace, they were filled with a sense of curiosity.
"Last time we went to Beijing, we really should have taken Guangyuan to see the palaces in our country. They are all the homes of emperors. It's time for him to have a comparison." Lin Zhaoxia felt a little regretful.
The last trip was in a hurry and I couldn't take Zhao Guangyuan to see the Forbidden City.
"I haven't been there either. Let's go together next time." Lu Shanchang was also very interested in what the palace of future generations would look like. He is also someone who likes to walk around.
This state of mind was different from when he was hiding in Daqi and was forced to run around. It's like coming back to this life all over again. Only if you can enjoy life calmly will your life be lived in vain. Now he has this state of mind and just wants to walk around and see.
However, Zhao Guangyuan had something on his mind and was naturally different from Lu Shanchang who enjoyed life without any worries.
But I am looking forward to being able to walk around and look around. I only hope to fulfill my heart's wish soon, stay and fly together with Xia'er, share the beauty of life, and spend every morning and evening together.
Lin Zhaoxia's hand was squeezed tightly by him, and she felt something in her heart. She glanced at him, turned her hand over, and intertwined her fingers with his.
The group entered the Grand Palace.
If it is said that the Forbidden City is crowded with people, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is crowded here. All kinds of people from all over the world gathered in the Grand Palace. People from various countries in Southeast Asia dressed up in all kinds of costumes, which made Chang Zhi, Zhao Guangyuan and Lu Shanchang see enough.
Just entering the palace, the green lawns, trimmed tropical plants make people happy physically and mentally. The white palace walls, purple-red glazed tiles, crested eaves, and pagoda-style spiers are all magnificent and magnificent.
Zhao Guangyuan, who was as moving as a mountain, couldn't help but be stunned.
"It is said that Daqi is a big country in the East. I didn't expect Siam overseas to be so rich." Daqi has implemented a sea ban now, and it seems that it is still necessary to open the sea. Go out and see more, and don't settle for a corner.
"This palace was built just over 200 years ago. It was built on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River when the capital was moved from Thonburi. I don't know what the national strength of Siam was during the Qi Dynasty."
"Isn't it said that there is still a royal family in Siam? Then they don't live here?"
"More than seventy years ago, King Rama VIII was assassinated in the palace, and the royal family moved out of the palace. Now it is only used for coronation ceremonies and palace celebrations."
The emperor was assassinated in the palace? Zhao Guangyuan and Lu Shanchang looked at each other. It seemed that disputes were inevitable within the royal family of any dynasty.
Lin Zhaoxia and Zhang Lianqiu took Chang Zhi to visit the palace with great interest, but Zhao Guangyuan searched for reports on the assassination of Rama VIII...
My father was a prince who died young and never became a king, but the two sons he gave birth to became kings. The eldest son became a puppet king at the age of nine. He has been living abroad. He was neither crowned nor enjoyed the rights of a king for a day. He was assassinated at the age of only 21...
The two men who came together talked about this matter in low voices, leaving Lin Zhaoxia and Zhang Lianqiu speechless for a while.
"How does the Siam Palace compare to the Daqi Palace?"
Zhao Guangyuan looked seriously and looked around, "Daqi's palace is orthodox, majestic and majestic, while Siam's palace gives people a sense of luxury and beauty."
The exotic features are very obvious. The three-top structure of the roof is bright and colorful, and the paintings and decorations are all very distinctive.
A group of five people walked and took a closer look. There was a lot of Buddhist content in the palace, which may be related to the fact that 90% of the population in Siam believe in Buddhism. The buildings were all pagoda-like spiers with dazzling golden light.
Several people lingered inside until mid-afternoon, feeling exhausted.
Lu Shanchang even encouraged Zhao Guangyuan to visit the palaces of these countries on the sea. Isn't it better than waiting for the sea ban to be lifted in Daqi and sailing on the sea for more than half a year?
Zhang Lianqiu was shocked: "There are not many countries where the royal palaces are as well preserved as Siam. I also want to take a boat from Daqi to see the Southeast Asian countries thousands of years ago."
Looking at it now, it’s two different things.
This made both Lu Shanchang and Zhao Guangyuan excited. Indeed, thousands of years later, most historical relics were destroyed by war and no longer exist. It would be a blessing if I could see him.
He turned around three times with one step and said, "Dad, next time we go to the imperial capital to see the Forbidden City!" Zhao Guangyuan and Lu Shanchang immediately agreed. One journey has not ended yet, and I am already looking forward to another journey.
After leaving the Grand Palace, they still had some time to go to the Temple of King Zheng.
At the gate of King Zheng's Temple, Lin Zhaoxia and Zhang Lianqiu rented Thai clothes and arranged for travel photography. When they came out after changing their clothes and making hair accessories, Zhao Guangyuan and Lu Shanchang were stunned.
“Mom, godmother, you’re so beautiful!”
When his eyes were filled with little stars, Lu Shan glanced at Zhang Lianqiu, then quickly looked away, his ears feeling warm. Zhao Guangyuan half-armed Lin Zhaoxia, "I want to see you wearing Daqi clothes."
"I must wear it for you to see."
Several people took beautiful photos while visiting. Zhengwang Temple and Daqi's Imperial Ancestral Temple are both national temples, but they are very different. The architecture is very distinctive, and watching the sunset in Temple Arun is a beautiful sight.
After leaving Temple Arun, the group went to Khao San Road to check in, where they ate, watched the excitement, and ate all kinds of tropical fruits.
The next day we went to several temples and looked for seafood to eat in the evening... On the fourth day, we took a one-hour flight straight to Phuket.
Except for Lin Zhaoxia and Zhang Lianqiu, none of the three men who came together had ever seen the sea. After putting away his luggage at the hotel and heading straight to the beach, the reserved Zhao Guangyuan felt a little lethargic.
Perhaps after opening their eyes for a few days, Zhao Guangyuan and Lu Shanchang were able to look at people with exposed arms, thighs, and navels indifferently. Although I was still a little uncomfortable, I wasn't as confused as at the beginning where I didn't know where to put my hands and feet.
Phuket's beach waters, water sports, various parent-child activities, and seafood feasts make everyone linger.
By the next day, Zhao Guangyuan and Lu Shanchang were able to wear cool clothes and lie on the beach chairs to bask in the sun.
The two of them wore sunglasses and rested their heads on the lounge chair. The sun filtered through the sunshade hut, and the wine on their bodies made them feel drowsy. The two of them looked at Lin Zhaoxia and the others chasing the waves, filled with emotion.
"No war, no disputes, warm clothes, full food, and freedom. This is how people live." Lu Shanchang sighed countless times. Zhao Guangyuan brought him to this fairyland and allowed him to live such a fairy life.
Just like dreaming.
"Yes, this is how people live." Zhao Guangyuan followed Lin Zhaoxia and Chang Zhi on the beach in front of him, with his lover and child in his eyes. "I just want to leave everything behind and stay here forever."
But he knew he couldn't.
"Do you have any plans after the new year?" Lu Shanchang turned to ask him.
