Three poles high in the sun, outside the northeast gate of Tokyo, the official road leading directly to Chenqiao Station is very smooth. There are many people traveling on the road, but they all consciously avoid the two groups of nobles occupying the road.
With the majestic and magnificent Kaifeng City in the background, the newly-entered concubine Zhe Shi personally saw off her grandfather Zhe Congruan, reluctant to leave.
"I have already said that there is no need to see you off. You have just entered the palace not long ago, so you should not attract too much attention..." Zhe Congruan glanced at his granddaughter who already had a feminine charm, shook his head and said, but there was something in his tone. The old bad feeling of relief.
Even though she was at the age of a young girl, it was obvious that Liu Chengyou didn't let her go and did what was necessary. The little lady wore her hair up in a bun, with only light makeup on her face. Her delicate face still had a dash of heroism, and she wore a tight silk dress that outlined her perfect figure. In short, the girl is a thing of the past.
Faced with Zhe Congruan's emotion, Mrs. Zhe responded with a smile: "I came to see my grandfather off with the official's permission."
When Liu Chengyou was mentioned, Lady Zhe's face showed a blush inadvertently. Zhe Congruan naturally noticed it and felt a little relieved. It seemed that the emperor doted on his granddaughter.
But this is also conceivable. My granddaughter must be good-looking, talented and virtuous, and have a sassy spirit that is rare for women in the world. She is called a strange woman, and coupled with her identity as a member of the Zhe family, how could the emperor not love her? principle. In addition to the current Han Palace, there are only three concubines in total. The empress and the concubine are pregnant, so the daughter of the family enters the palace and is justly favored.
Pulling his granddaughter for a moment, before leaving, Zhe Congruan still did not forget to teach him earnestly: "In the palace, it is no better than at home. The emperor has been very kind to my family. You should serve me wholeheartedly in the palace. You must not act arbitrarily or rely on favor." Arrogant. Since she is a virtuous concubine, she should be courteous and abide by the etiquette to complement her virtuous character. Otherwise, disaster may befall her."
Zhe Xiaoniang is not an ordinary boudoir woman. Although she is young, she has her own thoughts and insights. After hearing the advice, she respectfully said: "Remember your grandfather's teachings and never forget them. However, I, Guan Guan, are... I love my temperament very much, the saint is also a generous person, and the noble concubine is very humble..."
Seeing this, Zhe Congruan shook his head and lowered his voice: "You have to be careful in the palace. However, the women of my Zhe family are not easy to bully!"
The young lady Zhe smiled sarcastically, and then told Cong Ruan: "My grandfather is going to Yunzhou to take up his post. When you first come to this place, you should be careful and take everything seriously!"
"Haha!" Zhe Congruan smiled heartily and said quite confidently: "It's only a few hundred miles away. I traveled out in a dangerous border area and have been exposed to wind and rain all my life. It's no big deal that I'm going there this time!"
"Go back!" After finishing his speech, Zhe Cong Ruan waved his hand towards Zhe Xiaoniang: "We stand in this way and can influence the people walking on the road!"
Zhe Xiaoniang looked around, looking at the shade of elms and willows planted on the left side of the road, and the long willow branches were swaying in the warm summer wind. As soon as his eyes lit up, he stepped forward quickly and easily broke off a small section of willow leaves with his hands.
"Today, I will follow the example of the ancients and break willows to say goodbye to my grandfather!"
Zhe followed Ruan and stroked his beard. He was very moved, put on his stirrup and mounted his horse. Under the protection of a group of troops, he whipped his horse and headed north.
He stared for a long time, until his grandfather's back was blocked by a building in the distance.
"Madam! It's time to return to the palace!" A waiter beside him said softly.
Heaving a sigh of relief, the little girl's expression was no longer as relaxed and carefree as when she was leaving. Once her grandfather left, she was the only one left in the huge city of Tokyo. Between her brows, there was a maturity that was completely beyond her years. No matter how you put it, she had just turned seventeen.
"Go back!" Zhe Xiaoniang waved her sleeves and spoke in a short and powerful voice. Her temperament and her status as a virtuous concubine gave her nobility and majesty.
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"This is the second time this year that I have stood in a street market in Tokyo and witnessed with my own eyes and ears the scene in the market at the feet of the Emperor." The streets of Kaifeng became more and more lively, with people coming and going. Liu Chengyou stood under an archway, Feeling the hustle and bustle around me, I sighed: "Only when I see this scene with my own eyes can I feel a little at peace in my heart?"
There are more than ten people in Liu Chengyou's group, complete with servants and maids, and more than ten Kongzhuang men, who form a tight circle to protect him. The young man leading the team looked around and observed the surrounding scenery, looking highly alert.
It was Zhao Kuangyin. Liu Chengyou did not interfere too much with his development except for transferring him to the front department as a commander. However, in the last selection of the imperial guard, he still stood out and became a close minister of the emperor, assuming the post of guard.
Liu Chengyou obviously didn't have the consciousness to "visit privately incognito". With this posture, standing on the street, it really attracted people's attention. Of course, no blind person would take the initiative to cause trouble. Zhao Kuangyin and his group are enough to intimidate people.
Of course, Liu Chengyou's bodyguards cannot be limited to just these people. Although the posture is not small, he still tries his best to act like a noble man traveling.
As the emperor's new favorite, Xiaoniang Zhe was lucky enough to be with her. She wore light makeup and a veil, revealing only a pair of bright and moving eyes. Hearing Liu Chengyou sigh, he opened his lips and spoke in a clear voice, asking: "With such a wealthy family in the Tokyo city, how can the husband feel uneasy?"
Glancing at the bride beside him, Liu Chengyou smiled but did not talk in depth.
"I heard you talk about the hometown in Fuzhou. What do the shops on the border look like?" I asked rhetorically.
"Well..." Zhe Xiaoniang's delicate brows showed a little nostalgia, and said: "It can't be compared with the prosperity of Tokyo. The city is very small and the buildings are simple. However, the streets are neat, and although the business travelers are We are few and have a large ethnic group. There are times when some warriors fight out of anger and go to the state government to admit punishment..."
Liu Chengyou was particularly surprised by the last sentence of what Zhe Xiaoniang said: "Fuzhou has been invaded by Beidi all the time, and the people's customs are fierce and martial, which is what they should be. However, I listen to you, the people abide by their own laws. In this world where the legal system is incomplete and people's hearts are in chaos. , it’s really not easy to be like this near Zhegong Town!”
Hearing Liu Chengyou praise his grandfather, Miss Zhe couldn't help but smile with pride. What she said was of course unadulterated, it was what she had personally seen and heard. Of course, the effect of everyone abiding by their own laws is more due to the huge prestige of Ruan.
"Your Majesty, officer." When Liu Chengyou and Zhe Xiaoniang were talking in detail, Zhao Kuangyin approached and reminded with a calm face: "There is a mixture of fish and dragons here, and there are many people coming and going. The policy is complete, and the officer is asked to move."
The smell permeating the air is not pleasant, the smell of blood, stench, and human and animal smells are mixed together...
This is the largest meat shop in Tokyo. There are 70 or 80 meat sellers here, half of them opened this year alone. The main business is mutton, followed by beef, chicken and duck. However, with the promotion of the imperial court, pork has begun to appear on the table. The emperor loves to eat something and praises it highly, how can he call it a cheap thing?
Liu Chengyou had already walked around the butcher shop and looked at the market price. Not surprisingly, it was very expensive. In a situation where grain and grain can barely keep people alive and can't fill their stomachs, the meat market seems to be doing exceptionally well and is very prosperous.
"Let's go!" Faced with Zhao Kuangyin's advice, Liu Chengyou accepted it humbly, tilted his head and said to his mother: "We won't let Zhao Kuangyin be in trouble!"
"Thank you, officer!" After hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Zhao Kuangyin paid his respects.
"Where do you plan to go next?"
It was still early in the weather, so Liu Chengyou had already thought about it and said directly: "I've seen the meat shop, and then I'll go to the fish shop..."
