They endured hardships and ate feces, vowing to wash away the shame of the past. He wanted to tell the royal family and generals of Da Chu that they were worthy of being occupied!
Let the pampered princes and princesses of the Chu State see how powerful they are first!
Little do they know that they are about to meet their real father...
The overlord of the Golden Triangle in the southwest border area, Jade-faced Shura, and the overlord's daughter, the greedy boy with a huge mouth.
At the same time, in Dali City, Wen Ruhai had cleared out all the refugees and drug addicts with sores and wounds on the streets, and specially built an open-air prison to lock everyone up inside.
The main street was filled with a group of police officers disguised as vendors and well-dressed civilians, and it looked no different from an ordinary street market.
Wen Ruhai took a look personally, and after confirming that there was no mistake, he stroked his beard with satisfaction.
The sky is beginning to brighten with a thin mist and clear shadows.
The clatter of horse hooves ceased, and at the city gate, officials, led by Wen Ruhai, knelt to greet them. "Your humble servant greets His Royal Highness Prince Ding and His Royal Highness Princess Chengqian. Your Highnesses have come from afar, and the people are anxiously awaiting your arrival..."
However, there was no movement in the carriage.
After a while, Zhao Ying's voice came through the carriage, its clear and sharp voice mixed with a hint of anxiety, "You know that my brother and I have come from afar, yet you are so blind as to block the door? Why don't you get out of here quickly and let my carriage enter the city!"
All the officials bowed their heads and looked at each other in confusion. It was Wen Ruhai who reacted first and smiled warmly, "Your Highnesses, please forgive me. We have arranged a guesthouse for you in the city. I will lead the way for you..."
"That's more like it..."
Wen Ruhai then ordered the officials to clear a path for the carriages to pass. The accompanying imperial guards were all arrogant and refused to dismount as they followed the carriages into the city. As one carriage passed the officials, a woman's fierce curse could be heard from inside, "I don't know what the emperor was thinking, sending me to such a hellish place!"
"When we get to the inn, I'm going to take a nice milk bath. Humph, I haven't even been able to take a bath these days. It's so annoying!"
The officials on both sides who were bowing secretly curled their lips, but Wen Ruhai seemed not to hear anything, with a sincere and respectful smile on his face. He was dressed in an official robe that was meticulous and neat. Judging from his appearance, although he was ordinary, he was a comforting person.
Zhao Ying was observing secretly through the gap in the curtain. Shangguan Qingyue, who was held on her lap, also leaned over to watch.
Today she and Zhao Xi rode in the same carriage, with Zhao Xi lying on one side.
After entering the city gate, on the main road, there are rows of houses on both sides. There are few people in the teahouses, wine shops and stores. It is early in the morning and the streets have just opened. Puffs of smoke rise in the light morning mist. Various breakfast teas are in full swing, and the aroma is fragrant. Many people come and go, shuttle between them, it is so lively!
Shangguan Qingyue stared at the food shops on both sides with his eyes shining.
The reason was simple. Along the way, every time they arrived at a place, Zhao Ying would ask people to buy local specialties and snacks for Shangguan Qingyue to try. This made Shangguan Qingyue feel like he had arrived at a new place and had delicious spicy food!
[Hmm, what's that plump, white, slimy thing?]
[Wow, that pancake looks so crispy, I take a bite...]
What does this fat guy drink?
The little guy smacked his lips and rubbed his belly, hinting to Zhao Ying.
[Mother, I’m so hungry, I’m so hungry, I’m so hungry…]
Zhao Ying smiled, ruffled Shangguan Qingyue's bun, and said soothingly, "When we get to the inn, there will be delicious food."
The little guy also knew not to be too impatient, so he nodded obediently.
Zhao Ying looked at the people coming and going on the street and suddenly laughed, "Brother, isn't it strange that the wealthy families in Dali all like to eat at the small shops on the street? Don't they have any chefs in their mansions?"
Zhao Xi slowly stood up upon hearing this, glanced outside, and then sneered, thinking that these people really treated them and their siblings as fools.
He suddenly wanted to hear Zhao Ying's opinion, so he asked, "What do you mean?"
Zhao Ying looked at the people passing by and said, "Look at these people. They all wear bright and shiny clothes. Not only are there no patches, but there are not even any loose threads. It shows that the local people are very wealthy."
Zhao Xi curled his lips and nodded slightly, looking at Zhao Ying with more appreciation, but said, "Perhaps it is because of the ability of the provincial prime minister that the country is rich and the people are prosperous."
Zhao Ying shook his head. "Besides, many of these people are porters or peddlers. They need to walk a lot, so their shoes must be comfortable and durable. Look at that man. The soles of his shoes are so thin. The style is nice, but they will cause blisters on the soles of your feet after walking for a while. And his lower body is so loose and unstable. He doesn't look like a regular walker at all. A real porter should have strong and powerful legs, and he should be able to land lightly."
"And the tea vendor, his apron is covered in grease, but his sleeves are too new, and the cuffs have been soaked in the bowl, staining the tea. Who would drink from him? He's so unskilled."
Shangguan Qingyue listened with a confused look. After listening, she looked at Zhao Ying with sparkling eyes and said admiringly, "Mom, you are so amazing..."
Zhao Ying pinched the little guy's face and teased, "Isn't this just like my daughter Yue'er's cleverness?"
The little guy's expression instantly became as colorful as fireworks, and he seemed a little bit unbelievable, "Really?"
"Of course it's true..."
"Mommy..." The little guy snuggled into Zhao Ying's arms softly and tenderly, feeling extremely happy.
[I always say I'm the smartest, and my mother follows me!]
Zhao Xi, who was standing by, was puzzled by what she heard, and her brows knitted slightly. "How do you, a princess who has been in the palace for a long time, know about these rural affairs?"
He could see it because he grew up among the people.
Zhao Ying's eyebrows arched slightly. Her pride and recklessness made humility a thing of the past. She took all the praise and admiration from the outside world for granted. She said, "When I was young, my third uncle and I traveled to many places, so knowing these things is nothing new. I've been to deserts, glaciers, wastelands, and even battlefields!"
She wanted to say that she had been to the battlefield, but then she thought that it would seem too unstable. Although the man in front of her was her biological brother, Zhao Xi was not very lively or approachable. Most importantly... Wow, he didn't dote on her as a sister very much.
Zhao Xi glanced sideways at his boastful sister, the corners of his lips lifted up slightly, and a laugh came out of his nose.
At this moment, a heart-wrenching roar came from outside, "Your Highness, I want to sue..."
Zhao Ying and Zhao Xi's expressions were startled. Zhao Ying opened the curtain and looked over. Zhao Xi and Shangguan Qingyue followed suit and saw an old beggar with disheveled hair and white hair, holding a bloody petition in his hand. He jumped out from nowhere, passed a group of people, raised his neck and shouted, his eyes bloodshot.
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