Chapter 80 Return to Beijing
Outside Yuezhou Prefecture.
It was the end of the year, and there were many people traveling on the official roads. There were many large groups of people. There were officials and their families returning to Beijing to report on their work; there were caravans who were out doing business and were rushing home to celebrate the New Year; there were also escort companies whose business suddenly picked up in the twelfth lunar month...
Street vendors along the road took advantage of the season to start doing business. Some sold snacks and tea, some sold children's toys. Often, dignitaries would order their servants to patronize their stalls. These dignitaries did not bargain for prices, and the vendors made a lot of money every day and were very happy.
At this time, a tall and strong man tied up his horse and asked for a cup of tea at a roadside stall.
He was wearing a black brocade robe with a waistband, his hair was tied up, and a jade hairpin was inserted in his hair. There was an unknown gem on the hairpin, which sparkled wherever the sunlight shone on it. It was so luxurious that no one dared to underestimate it.
This man looked young, but his hair was gray early, and there were shallow wrinkles between his eyebrows, as if he had been weathered for many years. He looked very imposing. It was Xiao Yuanyan who was looking for his wife all over the country.
In the past two years, he has traveled to various places in Dayue Kingdom. The northernmost place he has been to is Yanbei City, the southernmost place he has been to is Xianyun Town, the easternmost place he has been to is Ruhai County, and the westernmost place he has been to is Tongxin Town.
There were so many people, he asked around, but none of them turned out to be her.
He was lonely on the way and drank with an old man for three days. The old man regarded him as a confidant and taught him everything he had learned. From then on, he fully understood the way of swordsmanship and could hurt people with flying flowers and plucked leaves.
However, his half-time master was unwilling to accept his support, and after teaching his students, he ran away again.
It just so happened that Xiao Yuanyan also learned from a merchant from Yuezhou that there was a very unrecognizable woman in Jimin Hall in Yaoguang Town on the border who looked very much like his wife.
He searched all the way, but found that the door of Jimin Hall was closed. Neighbors also said that they had not seen the woman for several months.
Xiao Yuanyan's hopes were dashed again. As the New Year was approaching, he wanted to return to Beijing to reunite with his two brothers at home.
He lowered his eyes and drank tea, listening to the vendors chatting. He seemed quite absent-minded.
At this time, a distant sound of car bells and the sound of horse hooves were heard in the distance.
But in a moment, an extremely complicated and gorgeous carriage appeared in everyone's sight.
I saw that the carriage was extremely large, pulled by two tall, sleek horses, covered with silk on all sides, inlaid with gold and jade, with carved railings and painted buildings, and copper bells hung on all four corners. The interior of the carriage was blocked from view by a royal blue curtain inlaid with gold thread. When the breeze blew, a faint smell of incense like cloud and mist came from the carriage.
Xiao Yuanyan had never seen such a luxurious carriage even in the capital, so he immediately diverted some of his attention to it.
The coachman and the accompanying guards were all well-trained, wearing uniform clothes, looking straight ahead, and they all looked to have some experience. The leading man had a cold and murderous aura, which made Xiao Yuanyan feel familiar for no reason, as if he had walked into the northern border.
It was obvious at first glance that such a group was not an ordinary group. The vendors did not dare to step forward to sell their goods, but just stood on both sides, curiously admiring the passing luxurious carriage and whispering to each other.
At this moment, a corner of the carriage curtain was lifted, revealing a young man with a very handsome appearance, half of his face was revealed and looked for a moment.
Just one glance caused passers-by to exclaim in amazement, as if they had seen a god!
Xiao Yuanyan had very good eyesight. Even though they were several meters apart, he felt that the man seemed to be looking at him.
Shen Yi didn't expect to see Xiao Yuanyan here. He knocked on the car window to signal the team to stop, and whispered to the outside through the car curtain: "Xiao Wu, go buy a few pots of hot tea for the brothers."
"Yes!" A young boy who was still in the voice change period jumped off the horse happily and ran straight to the tea stall where Xiao Yuanyan was.
Jiang Yuyan didn't understand, "Why did you stop?"
"What a coincidence! Your husband is outside. Would you like to see him, madam?" Shen Yi approached her and whispered softly.
Jiang Yuyan's body suddenly stiffened and she didn't say anything.
"It looks like he hasn't had a good time in the past two years." Shen Yi sighed, "How pitiful."
Jiang Yuyan's eyes flickered slightly, her fingers pinched her dress tightly, and she stammered, "I am sorry for him..."
Shen Yi raised his eyebrows and sighed, "It's really not easy to be a man in this world! It's a pity that I have also entered this world, it's really hard!"
Jiang Yuyan glanced at him and turned her head away to ignore him. This old man, who used to look calm and composed, was actually so "flirtatious" inside.
Xiao Yuanyan had no intention of paying any more attention to this team. He paid the money, led the horse and continued on his way.
Jiang Yuyan then lifted the curtain of the car and took a look at his back. The man was still tall and majestic, but he was alone in the vast world, looking particularly desolate and lonely.
For some reason, Xiao Yuanyan's heart suddenly started beating wildly. He pulled the reins and looked back suspiciously, but he only saw the luxurious convoy still standing there quietly.
Xiao Yuanyan felt inexplicably lost, and without hesitation, he rode away.
Jiang Yuyan and Shen Yi had a large group of people, so they naturally lagged far behind. Their trip was very high-profile. Shen Yi had arranged everything when he was preparing to return to Beijing.
Their current identities are the Holy Son and Holy Daughter of the Lingshu Clan, who come to present the Yuanshou Pill to the Emperor.
As a secluded medical family, their elixirs are world-famous. Emperors have always wanted to make friends with this family in order to obtain elixirs to prolong their lives.
The Lingshu clan, which had never appeared in the world, was willing to take the initiative to make friends. Emperor Sheng Yuan was very happy and sent an envoy to convey a message, inviting them to attend the New Year's Eve palace banquet.
The group was so wealthy that they soon attracted the attention of a group of bandits. However, several waves of people came along the way and didn't even touch a corner of the carriage. They were all dealt with. Naturally, the thieves who got the news later didn't dare to come forward anymore.
The group arrived at Shangjing City smoothly on the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month.
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