Duan Jin rolled his eyes with disdain, but Huang Qiong, who turned around, pulled He Yao and He Yao into his arms. After kissing the little faces of the three girls one by one, Huang Qiong said: "It just so happens that there is nothing important today. You three good wives have been in the palace all day, either busy with trivial things or focusing on the children. Since It’s rare to get together and be above this palace gate.”
"Why don't you just accompany me out of the palace? Let's go for a walk together to see the snowy scenery of the capital and relax. We don't bring guards, maids, or eunuchs with us today, let alone them cheering each other around. The four of us, a husband and wife, will walk all the way without riding horses or making sedan chairs. When it’s time for dinner in the evening, we will go to Prince Yong’s Mansion to eat. Their cooks are more authentic than those in the palace. "
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, the girls couldn't help but feel a little tempted. Especially He Yao, not to mention that she is either busy with things in the palace or taking care of her two children all day long. When she finally got free time, she had to go to Yongfu Palace to visit that naughty kid who looked exactly like her grandmother. Huang Qiong has never been out since he came to the throne. Even in the original British Prince's Mansion, people rarely went out to visit the Prince's Mansion.
When he returned to the capital with Huang Qiong, he was found to be pregnant. Huang Qiong held it like a treasure, holding it in his hand for fear of melting, and it was impossible for her to leave the house. When the baby was born, it was three times again. Although the third child was taken to Ting Xuexuan, the two children who stayed with her still kept her busy. Later, when I moved to Xiyuan, once I entered the palace gate, it was as deep as the sea, and it was too difficult to think about getting out.
Now that the child is growing up, and it is almost time to leave him, it is undoubtedly a good thing for He Yao to be able to go out for a walk. It's just that He Yao is a little worried about Huang Qiong's safety. After all, the aftermath of Huang Qiong's assassination several times has not passed yet. Looking at He Yao's eyes that were both eager and worried, Huang Qiong smiled and said: "None of us are given for free. Sister Yao doesn't have to worry."
Listening to Huang Qiong's comfort, he also saw the longing look in He Yao's eyes, and knew that she was probably the most eager to go out. Because of this man's affairs, he and Duan Jin occasionally went out once or twice. He Yao was either busy with trivial matters in the palace or taking care of several children all day long, and never had a chance to go out. Now I am afraid that among the few of them, I am the one who is most eager to go out and have a look.
Although I don't agree with Huang Qiong's idea of leaving the palace without even taking the guards with him. It can be seen in He Yao's eyes that Situ Huanshuang and Duan Jin looked at each other. He also knew that if he brought a large group of guards, Situ Huanshuang, who would be too conspicuous, also said: "Sister Yao, I'm right, even if it takes just a few of us, even if we meet a few disciples, and there are There’s nothing to worry about. Don’t spoil my mood.”
In fact, Situ Huanshuang knew that Huang Qiong had no intention of going to see the snow scene in the capital at this time. Huang Qiong went out at this time, probably more to see if the heavy snow falling in the capital would cause some snow disasters. For those wealthy nobles, falling snow is a happy thing, and they can enjoy the snow while drinking. Maybe, I can even make a few crooked poems that are sad for spring and sad for autumn.
But for those poor families, this heavy snow is a disaster. Will the house, which was already dilapidated and even torn apart, be crushed by the snow? With such heavy snow and no way to work, will the family go hungry? Do you have clothes and firewood to keep out the cold? I'm afraid this is what Huang Qiong wants to see. As for the so-called taking a few of you out to relax, it should be a matter of convenience.
Therefore, although Situ Huanshuang did not agree very much with Huang Qiong leaving the palace alone at this time, he still helped to persuade He Yao. Seeing that Situ Huanshuang also spoke, He Yao finally nodded. However, when he went back to change and prepare to leave the palace, he saw that He Yao was not only dressed in smart clothes, but also had a sword in her hand. Situ Huanshuang and Duan Jin could only smile bitterly.
Although they also knew that He Yao loved Huang Qiong to the core, no one expected that He Yao valued Huang Qiong so much. Huang Qiong's martial arts was actually much higher than hers. But He Yao still wanted to protect Huang Qiong with her life when needed. The two girls lamented He Yao's deep love for Huang Qiong, and persuaded He Yao to change out of her powerful clothes and not to bring her sword.
Under the persuasion of Situ Huanshuang and Duan Jin, He Yao finally changed her clothes again without bringing her sword. But he had a bunch of copper coins on him. Duan Jin knew that He Yao had certain abilities in concealed weapons. Although it cannot be said that a hundred steps can defeat the enemy, it is basically not much different. But Duan Jin also knew that bringing this string of copper coins was He Yao's last line, so he didn't try to persuade him.
However, when several people met at Situ Huanshuang's palace, they found that Situ Huanshuang had brought the somewhat uneasy Cai with him. Huang Qiong was not surprised to see Ms. Cai here. Since Cai came to the capital with him, he has never seen the outside world. Although Cai doesn't know martial arts, no matter what happens. With four masters of his own, how could he not protect her as a woman?
Ms. Cai looked a little uneasy. She wanted to see the outside world, but she was worried that if she went out, she would drag a few people down. Huang Qiong laughed and hugged the person in his arms. After a while of gentle coaxing, Cai felt at ease, and they all left the palace together. When leaving the imperial city, even though she was already over forty years old, this was the first time she saw the capital. What kind of person was Cai? She looked around curiously along the way.
At this time, the capital of the Qi Dynasty was extremely prosperous because of the gathering of a large number of dignitaries, wealthy businessmen, and princely families. It is enough to be called the largest city in the world. Although it has been devastated by war since the late Tang Dynasty. But as Emperor Taizong moved the capital, a large amount of wealth and population moved eastward. Today's Jingzhao Mansion has long since completely restored its prosperity during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and is even better.
Although Mrs. Cai comes from a wealthy family, it is not only her father who is old-fashioned. Although he also taught his two daughters to read and write, he always followed the standards of "The Analects of Confucius" and "The Precepts for Women". Since childhood, he has asked his two daughters to never leave the front door or step forward in order to abide by what he calls women's ways. And after getting married, her husband's family was from a family that had been officials for many generations, so he had always been extremely strict with his wife.
Mr. Cai has never left the house a few times since she was born. Although he followed his mother-in-law's family back to their roots, they moved all the way from the south of the Yangtze River to Yan'an Prefecture in the northwest. You have to wear a veil all the way on and off the bus. After arriving at the inn and entering the room, you were not allowed to go out again. When I went out this time, not only could I see scenes of the capital that I had never seen before, but I could also feel free and unrestrained for perhaps the only time in my life.
Although her face was covered with a veil, Huang Qiong could really feel the happiness in Cai's heart. Looking at Ms. Cai who looked twenty years younger, Huang Qiong wondered whether it was time to take turns taking some girls out for a stroll in the future. Once the palace gate is as deep as the sea, no one from the outside can get in, and it is quite difficult for those inside to get out. The girls around him followed him, and even outsiders could not see him.
And among the women around him, many of them no longer have their natal families. Just like He Yao and Lin Wanqing, there is no serious family member left. Even if I want to see my husband’s family, I can’t. Just like Duan Jin has a natal family, but her natal family is thousands of miles away. Her parents and brothers have all passed away, and the remaining nephews from her natal family will probably not welcome her back to her natal family.
Of course, some of the women around me are here for glory and wealth. There are also people who follow him into the palace because they have no other choice. But most of them are because of their own reasons. For the rest of my life, I can only stay in that super gorgeous place, but except for the sky above my head, I can't see any outside scenery. Even I hate super high-end prisons.
Seeing Mrs. Cai who was so happy, Huang Qiong's face was full of doting. Situ Huanshuang, Duan Jin, and He Yao were also very happy. Although there were not many pedestrians on the street due to the heavy snow, and there were only a few vendors selling along the street, the girls were still very excited. It's just that Huang Qiong and his girls did not spend too much time in the prosperous inner city, but went directly to the outer city where more poor people were concentrated.
Huang Qiong knew that the inner city was either a palace or a government office, or the residence of wealthy businessmen. You can't see anything at all in the inner city, let alone the real capital. Therefore, Huang Qiong and the girls only walked around the inner city for a while, and then walked directly to the outer city. The first place Huang Qiong came to was the original Jingzhao refugee gathering area. But with the refugees in the capital, most of them have moved away.
Most of the refugees in Zhengzhou and Ruzhou have returned to their hometowns. A considerable number of refugees from other places who came to the capital were also moved to Ningxia Prefecture. Nowadays, there are not many refugees left in the capital. As for those who didn't leave, it was either because they didn't want to return to farming life or because they stayed in the capital for other reasons. Not all those who become refugees are caused by natural or man-made disasters.
There are also many people who are too lazy to farm because they have lost all their family property due to eating, drinking, gambling and women. After losing all their family property, they are too embarrassed to stay in their hometown and become refugees. Although there are still some refugees staying in the capital, the half-open doors that used to be all over the outer city are now very few. The original scene of shacks everywhere and sewage flowing everywhere has basically become history.
Everyone who comes here is surrounded by children, prostitutes, and beggars. The sight of men and women lined up in a row, letting anyone choose, has basically become a thing of the past. Although the few remaining houses are much simpler, at least they still look like a house. Huang Qiong knew that those houses were built by Fu Yuanshan when he was the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture and rented out to the refugees at very low prices.
Although it is not a good house, it at least gives those refugees who stay in the capital a place to live. Looking at the scene in front of them, Huang Qiong and the four girls couldn't help but sigh when they talked about the tragic situation of the refugees here. He sighed softly to the four girls: "I have nothing to ask for as a king. I only hope to be able to live in a mansion with thousands of houses, and to shelter poor people and make them happy. Then I have truly fulfilled my duty as a king."
"People suffer not only when they rise, but when they die. Our people in Daqi are so good that they will not rebel as long as they have food to eat. And the emperor's people are not only those princes from aristocratic families, nor are they only rich and powerful. Those in the world The common people are all my subjects. They work from dawn to dusk, pay taxes and pay grain, perform corvee service, and support the world. They should not end up with that result."
"If I can't even give them enough food to eat and keep them warm, why should I be the emperor? I don't ask for a so-called name in history. I just ask that my people don't have to work hard for a day to get nothing. As long as we have enough food and clothing, we will no longer live the days that the people here once had. This is what an emperor should do. I enjoy the support of the people of the world, and I should really do something for the people."
Listening to Huang Qiong mentioning the past here and this oath that was not a vow, I looked at Huang Qiong's somewhat sad expression. The eyes of the four women could not help but reveal a hint of strangeness. Look at the man in front of you. This man not only holds up a sky for himself, but also holds up a sky for the people of this world.
