Before I knew it, the sun rose and it was broad daylight. Liangchen woke up, rubbed his eyes, and saw that the sun was high in the sky, so he quickly woke up Meimei and Wu Zetian.
The three of them immediately stood up and stretched their waists, and Liangchen complained that Feiyun didn't wake them up earlier. Feiyun smiled slightly and told Liangchen that he saw the three of them sleeping soundly and couldn't bear to disturb them.
Wu Zetian looked around and asked slowly: "Where are we going next?"
Liangchen smiled and said: "Mrs. Li, you have changed your clothes, but we haven't yet. You wait for us here for a while, we will change our clothes and set off!"
Wu Zetian nodded when she saw that Feiyun was dressed as a peasant man and Liangchen Hemei was still wearing black night clothes. The good time and the beautiful scenery immediately hugged the package and entered the woods.
Wu Zetian looked at Feiyun and said, "Young Master Lin, you have changed into such clothes. For a moment, you really can't recognize you anymore."
Feiyun smiled and said: "This is all the second sister's idea. She thinks that if we pretend to be ordinary peasants, we will not attract other people's attention. It's just that you will have to suffer some injustices and have to eat simple meals, and no one will take special care of you. "
Wu Zetian said calmly: "Young Master Lin, you can't underestimate me. I also lived in the countryside when I was a child, and I know the sufferings of the people. The purpose of my private visit this time is to understand the real living conditions of the people, as well as the administration of officials in various places. Is it good or bad."
Feiyun looked at Wu Zetian and saw that her expression was serious and she seemed to be telling the truth, so he asked, "Are you satisfied with what you see?"
Wu Zetian nodded slightly and said: "I haven't found anything particularly bad along the way. Especially the people in Jingzhou live and work in peace and contentment, and there are no bullies and corrupt officials who are domineering and bullying the people. It seems that Mr. Di Ge is right, Zhang Jianzhi is a talented person."
Feiyun knew that the Di Ge Lao Wu Zetian was talking about was the famous Di Renjie. But Feiyun didn't have a good impression of Di Renjie, because Feiyun believed that Di Renjie had followed the trend, helped Wu Zetian usurp the Tang Dynasty, and betrayed the Li family.
When Wu Zetian saw that Feiyun didn't reply and had a look of disdain on his face, he asked: "Young Master Lin, I usually mention Mr. Di Ge and others praise him highly. Why do you seem a little dissatisfied with him?"
At this time, Liangchen and Meimei just walked over. They had dressed up like a peasant girl. They were completely different from the maids' usual outfits and looked more innocent.
Liangchen happened to hear Wu Zetian's words and answered, "Mrs. Li, you should know the reason for this?"
Wu Zetian shook his head and said: "Mr. Di Ge has done many great things for the country and the people, and is praised by people all over the world. He is upright and honest, and loves the people like a son. I really can't figure out why you don't seem to appreciate him."
Liangchen smiled slightly and said: "Maybe you are telling the truth. He has done a lot of good things. But there is one thing he did very badly!"
Wu Zetian was greatly surprised and asked quickly: "What evil deed did Mr. Di Ge do? Why didn't I know?"
Liangchen snorted coldly and said: "What he did is a great good thing for you. But for your husband's family, it is a great evil thing! How did you know?"
Wu Zetian immediately understood what Liangchen meant. She meant that Di Renjie was trying his best to help her. Wu Zetian already knew from the words and deeds of Feiyun and the others that these three people extremely disapproved of her action of deposing Jianzhou of the Tang Dynasty.
Feiyun and the other three have never harmed a single assassin they encountered. No matter how much the other party insulted the three of them, the three of them still treated these people with courtesy and were very polite.
Wu Zetian knew that if their master had not given the order, these three people might have come to assassinate her and avenge Li Tang. Wu Zetian knew that for a while, she would not be able to convince the three of them.
Wu Zetian knew that if she spoke too much, it would make them even more disgusted with her. With the knowledge of Feiyun and the others, it would be difficult for them to understand any major events in the world.
Liangchen saw Wu Zetian silently, but there was no trace of guilt on her face. Liangchen was very angry, thinking that she was so thick-skinned that she didn't even feel any remorse.
Liangchen asked immediately: "Mrs. Li, do you think what I said is right? Is Mr. Di Ge considered a rebellious minister and traitor who is helping the emperor to do evil?"
Wu Zetian thought for a moment and replied calmly: "Girl, do you think I am King Zhou? Am I that cruel? You are still young and don't know what the world's major events are. In the future, when you have experienced more, maybe you will understand what Di Ge Lao is. Are you a treacherous minister and a treacherous traitor? Are you helping the emperor to do evil?"
When Liangchen saw that Wu Zetian refused to admit her mistake, his face darkened and he was about to scold her. Feiyun said quickly: "Second sister, there is no need to talk to her about this, so as not to make her angry. It's time for us to set off!"
Liangchen snorted coldly and said: "Brother, it seems that I have to ride the same horse with my third sister. I have to let this lady ride my horse!"
Feiyun nodded and said: "We only have three horses, so that's all we can do. When we get to the town ahead, we still have to buy a carriage."
Wu Zetian hurriedly said to Liangchen: "Girl, thank you very much. If there is anything offensive about what you just said, please don't keep it in your heart."
Liangchen didn't answer, just waved his hand, and went to lead the horses with Meimei.
Feiyun said to Wu Zetian: "Mrs. Li, don't worry, my second sister is not a stingy person, nor is she a vengeful person. She will be fine after a while!"
Wu Zetian sighed and said: "Young Master Lin, it seems that the Master asked you to protect me, which really made things difficult for you!"
Feiyun said calmly: "This is nothing. Since the master has an order, the disciple must obey it. This is a matter of course. Otherwise, he will be an unfaithful and unfilial person. How can he survive in the world!"
Wu Zetian naturally knew that Feiyun was referring to Sang Shuhuai, implying that both she and Di Renjie were unfaithful and unfilial people. Wu Zetian sighed and said no more, so as not to annoy Feiyun and bring trouble to herself.
After a while, good times and beautiful scenery brought the horses. Liangchen helped Wu Zetian onto the horse with a cold face. Then Liangchen said coldly: "Mrs. Li, be careful!"
Wu Zetian smiled slightly and cupped her hands towards Liangchen to express her gratitude. Liangchen then jumped up and sat behind Mei Mei. Feiyun jumped on his horse and walked in front. Wu Zetian hurriedly urged her horse and followed closely. Liangchen and Meimei rode a horse together and walked behind.
The four Feiyun people did not go directly through Crouching Tiger Town, but bypassed Crouching Tiger Town. Although this has led to many mistakes, it can avoid being noticed. Those assassins have already arranged for people to monitor the inside and outside of the town.
At noon, Feiyun and the others bypassed Crouching Tiger Town and arrived at Yujia Town. Yujia Town is right on the bank of the Zhang River, with convenient water and land transportation, gathering of merchants, and extremely lively and prosperous.
When Feiyun saw the meal, the four of them walked for nearly two hours. When they saw a restaurant on the side of the street, they dismounted and came to the door of the restaurant.
The waiters at the door of the restaurant hurriedly came forward to greet them. One waiter took the horses aside, and another waiter invited Feiyun and the four of them into the lobby.
Feiyun saw that there were not many diners, so he sat down next to the window facing the street. The four of them sat down, and Liangchen called the waiter over. After asking about the local specialties in detail, he ordered five or six specialties. The man was overjoyed and hurriedly went to prepare.
Meimei smiled and said: "Second sister, it seems that you are going to have a feast again. This time you should be able to satisfy your craving!"
Liangchen smiled sweetly and said: "Third sister, you don't have to blame me, and you don't eat less. It's a pity that no matter how you eat, you can't gain weight!"
But Meimei said disapprovingly: "Why do you want to be so fat? If you are thinner, your movements will be cleaner and more agile."
Feiyun also smiled and said: "Second sister, you like delicious food from all over the world, and third sister likes various martial arts, so each has its own merits. I will follow you without delay."
Wu Zetian smiled slightly and said: "Girl, Luoyang has gathered delicacies from all over the world. Then I will invite you to taste them one by one, how about it?"
Liangchen smiled and said: "Old man, let me thank you first!" Liangchen was afraid of attracting other people's attention, so he had already agreed with Feiyun and Meimei that from now on he would not call Wu Zetian madam, but call her old man.
After all, Wu Zetian is now dressed as an old peasant woman. It would obviously be inappropriate to call her Madam. Although Wu Zetian didn't like that old name, she thought Liangchen was right and had no objection.
Feiyun said to Wu Zetian: "Old man, my second sister likes to taste delicious food from all over the world. When you say this, she will definitely salivate!"
Wu Zetian smiled and said: "This is also human nature. Like the girl, I like food from different places. This is good for the body and helps maintain appearance."
Feiyun knew that Wu Zetian intended to ease the relationship with Liangchen, so when he spoke, he catered to Liangchen's thoughts intentionally or unintentionally. After all, Liangchen has a girlish personality, so she forgot about the unpleasantness of the morning and started talking and laughing with Wu Zetian.
After dinner, Feiyun wanted to have a good time and beautiful scenery to accompany Wu Zetian and sit in the restaurant for a while while he went to buy a carriage. Liangchen disagreed and insisted on going together. Feiyun couldn't resist her, so he had to take the three of them to the horse market.
Feiyun took a fancy to a relatively luxurious carriage and wanted to buy it. But Liangchen shook his head, thinking that the carriage was too conspicuous and very inappropriate.
Then Liangchen picked an older carriage and told Feiyun that such a carriage was suitable for the four people's current status. Feiyun was worried that Wu Zetian would not be used to sitting still, so he looked at Wu Zetian to ask for her opinion.
Wu Zetian believed that Liangchen was thoughtful and should not be too showy. The more inconspicuous the carriage you sit in, the less attention you will draw. Wu Zetian said that everything would be up to Liangchen's arrangement and asked Feiyun not to interfere with Liangchen's decision.
Since Wu Zetian himself had no objection, Feiyun said nothing. After Liangchen bought the carriage, he said to Feiyun: "Brother, I don't think we need to hire another driver. The three of us will take turns driving the carriage. Okay?"
Feiyun said with a smile: "I haven't driven a carriage for a long time, and I just had a good time." After saying that, Feiyun tied the reins of the three horses behind the carriage.
Feiyun let the beautiful scenery and good time accompany Wu Zetian and sit in the carriage. Feiyun himself sat at the front of the carriage and drove the carriage away from Yujia Town and headed north.
