Zhou Zheng walked in front for a unknown reason, and Ji Xingzhi followed from a distance. After walking for about a quarter of an hour, they arrived at the south gate of the capital.
There are tall city walls and heavy vermilion wooden gates. Soldiers with swords hanging from their waists stand on both sides of the gates. They all have serious expressions and are stern-faced.
The laws of Lizhou State were relatively open-minded, and the checks on people entering and leaving the imperial capital were not strict, which could be considered quite lax.
Zhou Zheng walked in front. When he walked out of the city gate, the pedestrians coming in and out of the gate looked sideways, covered their mouths and noses, frowned and looked at Zhou Zheng with disgust on their faces. They all walked past Zhou Zheng quickly, and then as if they had seen something very disgusting, some even vomited.
Ji Xingzhi followed Zhou Zheng silently, not too close nor too far away, and easily walked out of the South City Gate.
After leaving the city gate, they walked for about three quarters of an hour, but Zhou Zheng still didn't stop.
Ji Xingzhi looked at the bright sun above her head, then looked at Zhou Zheng who was still walking forward, then lowered her head to look at her feet. She felt the soles of her feet were burning, and beads of sweat were oozing out of her face.
Alas, her tender feet must have blisters after walking for such a long time.
Zhou Zheng noticed that Ji Xingzhi hadn't caught up, so he stopped and turned to look at Ji Xingzhi. He looked around and saw that no one was around, so he turned back and asked, "Sister, how about I take you back first?"
Ji Xingzhi shook his head: "How far is it?"
Zhou Zheng thought for a moment, calculated the distance, and replied, "At our current speed, it will take about another hour."
Ji Xingzhi's mouth twitched. An hour? Wouldn't that mean her legs would be crippled? She was really asking for trouble...
"Let's go." Ji Xingzhi took a deep breath and raised his head.
Zhou Zheng frowned hesitantly when he heard this and said hesitantly, "But your foot...?"
The emperor is old and has not suffered much. He is pampered and lives a life of luxury. His skin is fair and rosy. He is usually carried by the eunuch or taken in a carriage. He has never walked such a long way, let alone under the scorching sun.
Ji Xingzhi glanced at Zhou Zheng nonchalantly and said quietly, "It's okay. Do you still want to go home? Lead the way."
Ji Xingzhi's tone was a little unpleasant and her attitude was stubborn. Zhou Zheng had no choice but to obey and walk ahead.
As if because he was used to the smell, Zhou Zheng walked slowly about five steps away from Ji Xingzhi. Being so close, Ji Xingzhi didn't think the smell on Zhou Zheng was that bad, it was much better than before.
Zhou Zheng walked slowly, intending to wait for Ji Xingzhi.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ji Xingzhi whispered, "Uncle Zhou, have you remembered all the people I asked you to remember earlier?"
Zhou Zheng nodded slightly when he heard this and said, "I'll make a note of it."
Ji Xingzhi nodded thoughtfully. "Yes. Let's find a safe and secluded place to teach them literacy and martial arts. Within ten years, we must make them the best secret guards in Lizhou and even the entire Dixi Continent. I'll write down the specific training plan and give it to you later. Just follow my instructions. Feel free to ask any questions or suggestions you have."
Zhou Zheng was slightly startled. The best secret guard in the entire continent... What exactly did the emperor want to do? Could he have such ambitions to dominate the five states at his age?
Even if you have the ambition, do you have the ability?
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