Chapter 187 Nangong Luoxia
Chapter 187 Nangong Luoxia
Moon Country
After several days of carriage driving, they finally arrived at the territory of the Moon Kingdom.
The cities of Yue Kingdom received the imperial edict and were allowed to travel all the way without any obstruction.
The cities outside the imperial city were mostly populated by refugees. Yue Kingdom was close to the sea and should have been wealthy, which really surprised Feng Zhaoyun. However, after looking at the faces of the newly appointed mayors of each city, he roughly understood the reason.
These are all close confidants of the new emperor Nangong Liuying. As long as they are related to him, they will be appointed to important positions.
During their time in office, these people exploited the people's wealth. No matter how close to the sea the people were and how hard they worked, they could not withstand the repeated exploitation by these corrupt officials.
The carriages from Shang and Yan countries arrived safely outside the imperial city of Yue Kingdom.
Prime Minister Ye of Yue State led several officials to welcome them at the city gate. Also there to receive them was the Yue State Princess Nangong Luoxia. However, although Nangong Luoxia was a princess, she stood in the corner and looked even lower in status than Prime Minister Ye.
The second princess Feng Yiran and Bai Xiyue were princesses of two countries. They got off the carriage at this time and accepted the welcome ceremony of Ye Xiangguo and others at the city gate.
Feng Zhaoyun was still sitting in the carriage. She lifted the curtain slightly and looked at Ye Xiangguo and others not far away.
When Feng Zhaoyun saw Nangong Luoxia, he turned his head slightly, "That person is clearly dressed like a princess, but she is obviously not well-received. If that's the case, why did Nangong Liuying ask her to receive the envoy?"
Jiuyi looked towards Nangong Luoxia's direction. At this time, Ye Xiangguo was already in front, chatting with Feng Yiran and Bai Xiyue, but she was still standing behind with a gloomy look...
Unexpectedly, after the welcoming ceremony, Prime Minister Ye did not intend to introduce the imperial princess Nangong Luoxia. He directly mounted his horse and led the envoys from Shang and Yan into the imperial city.
Nangong Luoxia seemed to be used to it, so she got on a carriage and followed behind.
Entering the Yue Kingdom's imperial city, Feng Zhaoyun looked at the street.
The customs and clothing of the people are similar to those of the Shang State. At this time, envoys from the Shang State and the Yan State entered the city, and the officers and soldiers of the Yue State led the way, but there was no civilian on both sides.
Jiuyi glanced out the window and said, "Your Highness, there's not a single civilian outside. Could it be that... they don't welcome us?"
Feng Zhaoyun gently lifted a corner and looked outside. He could vaguely see many people hiding in the alley, their faces filled with fear. "That may not be the case..."
After thinking for a moment, Feng Zhaoyun said, "When Nangong Shang was here, this place must not have looked like this."
Since there were many people celebrating in Yue Kingdom, the largest envoy's residence was left to the powerful Shang Kingdom, while the one from Yan Kingdom was arranged to be sent to the Meng family, the richest family in the imperial city of Yue Kingdom.
Arriving at the envoy's residence, Prime Minister Ye dismounted from the carriage and, upon seeing Feng Yiran, hurriedly went to greet her. "Second Prince, this is in compliance with His Majesty's decree to leave the largest envoy's residence in the imperial city to the Shang Kingdom. This demonstrates the importance His Majesty places on the Shang Kingdom's friendship. Please rest in the residence first. There will be a welcoming banquet later, and I will personally come to greet you then."
Feng Yiran nodded and bowed, "Please thank the Empress on my behalf. Thank you very much."
Entering the envoy's residence, the main courtyard is naturally where Feng Yiran lives.
Feng Zhaoyun, the Second Prince's miraculous doctor, lived in a side courtyard very close to the main courtyard. No one thought much about it. After all, everyone could see that the Second Princess valued this miraculous doctor.
Arriving at the side courtyard, Jiuyi entered the main hall and saw the maids from Yue Country inside. "You all should go down. Divine Doctor A Zi doesn't like crowds. From now on, you will all wait at the side courtyard door. You don't need to go inside."
The maid lowered her head and said, "Yes."
Only after everyone had gone down did Feng Zhaoyun and Ah Zhen step into the side courtyard.
After traveling for such a long time, Feng Zhaoyun was tired.
Ah Zhen went straight to his room to rest.
Feng Zhaoyun lay on the bed, "Jiuyi, you can go down and rest. Call me in two hours."
Jiuyi clasped his fists and said, "Yes."
The gate to the side courtyard was guarded by Black Eagle and Jiuyi, while the envoy's residence was filled with secret guards. Guards were stationed inside and outside the courtyard.
There were soldiers from Shang and Yan guarding outside the imperial city, so Feng Zhaoyun was not worried. He fell on the bed, closed his eyes and rested.
In the main courtyard,
It was lunchtime. Looking at the food on the table, Feng Yiran asked, "How's the arrangement with the miracle doctor going?"
The personal guard said, "They have been properly arranged. The Divine Doctor is under the protection of Her Highness the Crown Princess's trusted confidants. From what I can see, it is safer than our main courtyard."
Feng Yiran raised the corner of her mouth and picked up the bowl of porridge on the table. "That's good. Otherwise, Your Highness, please don't let me off easily."
The personal guard lowered his head, as if he was about to speak but hesitated, "But Your Highness, this miracle doctor is quite ignorant of etiquette. In the past few days, I have noticed that she not only does not respect the royal family, but is also indifferent to others..."
Before the guard could finish his words, Feng Yiran interrupted him, "Shut up! Don't say that again in the future. I have said that you must not neglect the miracle doctor."
The guard quickly shut her mouth, but she didn't understand why her prince respected this miracle doctor so much.
Feng Zhaoyun didn't even have lunch and slept until the afternoon.
In the afternoon, Feng Zhaoyun got up and changed his clothes. He felt much better after a good sleep.
Jiuyi, "Your Highness, would you like to have the meal served?"
Feng Zhaoyun looked at herself in the mirror. She was a little taller than A Zi. Except for her face, the rest of her figure was exactly her own. Fortunately, no one in Yue Country had seen the real A Zi, otherwise she would be suspected.
Feng Zhaoyun said, "No, let's go out for a walk and find a restaurant to eat."
Jiuyi clasped his fists and said, "Yes, I will prepare it right away."
After a while, an ordinary carriage was ready at the gate of the envoy's residence. Feng Zhaoyun, Ah Zhen and others got on the carriage and headed towards the street.
Without the presence of Yueguo officers and soldiers, the streets suddenly became much more lively.
Black Hawk was driving outside, "Master, where are we going?"
Feng Zhaoyun said, "Let's go to the most famous restaurant in Yue Country."
Black Hawk, "Yes."
After a while, they arrived at a bustling place. On the left was a luxuriously decorated restaurant, and opposite him was another one, but it was elegantly decorated.
Feng Zhaoyun got off the carriage and went straight to the restaurant opposite him instead of going to the luxuriously decorated restaurant.
Feng Zhaoyun found an empty seat on the third floor and sat down, looking out the window at the street. "Waiter, just serve us your signature dishes."
The waiter nodded enthusiastically, "Okay, gentlemen, please wait a moment."
The seats on the third floor are all by the windows, and each table is separated by a screen. Sitting on bamboo mats and low tables is quite elegant.
After Black Hawk and Jiuyi entered, they didn't dare to take a seat.
Feng Zhaoyun was just raising his teacup when he saw strange looks coming from the table next to him. "Jiuyi, Black Eagle, why don't you sit down? Come on, take a seat."
Jiuyi was slightly stunned, but he knew what it meant. He pulled Black Hawk and sat in it with gritted teeth.
And their every move had already been seen by the two men next door.
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