Besides Zhen Wanwan and her family of four, Grandma Li, Grandpa Zhen, Wang Cuihua, and the younger generation of children were all sitting in the carriage at the back.
After saying goodbye to the villagers, the whole family headed towards Kyoto.
I don't know when I'll be back after this departure.
They came here as refugees from famine, and their sense of belonging to this place has not yet reached the point where they cannot leave.
Everyone was initially down, but later they all cheered up.
The journey was noisy and lively, with everyone imagining what Kyoto would be like.
Since her arrival in this world, Zhen Wanwan has never seen the scenery of Kyoto. She wants to see if Kyoto is really as rich and dazzling as it seems.
Inside a Kyoto prison cell.
Yuan Xujing sat dejectedly on the clean bed, his face full of bitterness. The throne he had worked so hard to obtain had not been glorious for more than a few years, and now he had fallen into the state of a prisoner.
Is this retribution for his patricide and fratricide?
With a click, the sound of chains locking itself meant that a new neighbor had arrived.
Yuan Xujing looked up and saw an old acquaintance, who was also an old enemy!
The Fifth Prince pounded on the cell door in frustration, shouting, "You can't do this! I want to see Zhu Yuan! I want to see Lü Yun Shen! Let me out right now!"
"Fifth brother?" Yuan Xujing was stunned when he saw who it was. Then his eyes turned cold. If the man hadn't been spreading false information to him, how could he have been so unguarded?
This resulted in Kyoto being left undefended, leaving Zhuyuan and his group in a state of utter desolation, and he wouldn't be in such a sorry state.
Upon hearing the voice, the Fifth Prince squinted and, through a sliver of light, recognized the speaker as Yuan Xujing.
"Yuan Xujing? Hahaha! I never expected this. Didn't you become the emperor? How did you become a prisoner?"
Yuan Xujing's eyes blazed with fury as he stared at the Fifth Prince with hatred, gritting his teeth as he said, word by word, "If it weren't for you, how could I have ended up like this!"
"It's laughable, how could I be so stupid as to believe your nonsense and transfer all the troops out of Kyoto, which led to the fall of Kyoto!"
The Fifth Prince frowned deeply. What did he say?
He was wholeheartedly hoping that Yuan Xujing could be overthrown so that he could take advantage of the situation. How could he possibly help Zhuyuan to overthrow Yuan Xujing?
Therefore, he assumed that Yuan Xujing was taking out his anger on him because of his own incompetence and inability to outmaneuver Zhuyuan.
The Fifth Prince and Yuan Xujing have always been at odds, and the two had even fought to the death before, so how could they possibly reconcile easily?
Because of this misunderstanding, the two started fighting across the railing, completely losing their princely demeanor.
The jailer watched this scene unfold without intervening, having been instructed that as long as the person was alive, nothing else mattered.
Meanwhile, Zhu Yuan entered the palace and stood at the entrance of the Sizheng Hall.
The red walls and green tiles complement each other, and every detail exudes luxury and exquisiteness. It's as if if you look at it for too long, you will lose yourself in this world.
However, Zhu Yuan only glanced at it indifferently, without much desire in his eyes.
He had been plotting for years and finally stood in this position. Initially, he only wanted to tear those who had bullied him to pieces, but now he only wanted to stand in a high position to protect those he wanted to protect.
Ah-Wan and the children should be arriving soon!
Zhu Yuan looked towards the southern sky, thinking of Zhen Wanwan and the two children. The loneliness in his heart was enveloped by warmth.
Zhen Wanwan and the others weren't in a hurry. They played their way through the city, and when they arrived at a large prefecture, she would take the children down to play and broaden their horizons.
Actually, she was just too curious. She had been here for so long, and this was her first time traveling.
Although I traveled to many places during the famine, I was in a hurry to escape and had no time to enjoy myself.
Things are different now. She has money and free time, so naturally she wants to appreciate the local customs and culture.
Once she arrives in Kyoto, she'll have plenty of things to do, and she wants to indulge herself a little. As for her husband, he should be able to understand.
Zhen Wanwan came to her senses and happily strolled around the street, buying a bunch of pretty but useless things.
Shopping really does make people happy...
Until one morning, I woke up and watched the snowflakes drifting down the river.
It was only late that Zhen Wanwan realized that winter had already arrived.
She put on thick clothes and a warm cloak, and slowly walked towards the deck to admire the snow scene.
A-Yue stood behind her, holding an umbrella for her. Zhen Wanwan gazed at the endless sea, feeling a deep longing in her heart.
"We're almost in Kyoto! I wonder what it's like there."
"We'll arrive in six days. It's cold outside, so why don't you go inside and warm up first, my lady? Be careful not to catch a cold."
Zhen Wanwan took a deep look at the heavy snow falling from the sky, and nodded, hoping that the sea would not freeze over, otherwise they would be trapped here and doomed.
Fortunately, they were blessed by heaven.
Six days later, the group successfully arrived at the coast closest to Kyoto, where they could see rows of people standing on the shore from afar.
Zhen Wanwan held one child in each hand, feeling a little nervous, unsure of the current situation in Kyoto.
Did my husband successfully take over Kyoto? Was he made things difficult for anyone?
Her anxiety vanished the moment the ship arrived at the port and she saw that familiar figure.
Zhu Yuan smiled and opened his arms, and Zhen Wanwan skillfully pounced on him, showing off their affection in front of all the officials.
Those ministers who originally wanted to send their daughters or granddaughters into the palace to secure the emperor's favor had a strange look on their faces.
For the past three months, he had been openly and secretly urging Zhu Yuan to participate in the talent show, but every time he raised the issue, he was ruthlessly rejected.
Gradually, people stopped acting openly and instead used gatherings and other events to have their daughters or granddaughters sing and dance.
Unfortunately, he was like a block of wood, unwilling to even glance at the noblewoman they had carefully nurtured.
People privately speculated that he might be attracted to men, and some opportunistic individuals even offered him handsome men.
However, that official met an even more tragic end.
Seeing Zhu Yuan gazing so affectionately at his wife today, I finally understand that their new emperor is a devoted lover!
"Ah Wan, was the journey tiring?"
Zhu Yuan brushed the snowflakes off her hair and used his height to shield her from the wind and snow.
As Zhen Wanwan nestled into the warm embrace, all the fatigue from the journey vanished.
"It's not bitter. How about you, my husband? Is everything going well for you?"
The couple were affectionate for a while, oblivious to everyone else, until their daughter, Tianbao, started to feel hungry and couldn't help but whine to her brother.
"Brother, Sweetie wants something delicious to eat, I'm so hungry!"
Guabao held Tianbao's hand and rubbed her head: "Sweetie, it's been so long since your parents have seen you. Let them catch up. I'll buy you something later!"
Li Yuanzhou quietly handed Tianbao a pastry: "Brother Zhou has a pastry here, Tianbao, you can make do with this for now. I'll buy you the best roast chicken in Kyoto later!"
Zhen Wanwan and Zhu Yuan felt embarrassed, so they went home with Zhu Yuan.
The Zhen family members were taken back to their new home in Kyoto by Zhen Fugui and Zhen Fuyou.
Therefore, only Zhen Wanwan and her husband, along with their adorable baby Tianbao, went to the palace.
Grandma Li took Li Yuanzhou to Zhen's house. Although Li Yuanzhou had grown up and his appearance had changed a lot in recent years, Zhen Wanwan was still afraid that others would recognize him.
Therefore, they explained to Li Yuanzhou that they would bring him to the palace in a few days. Li Yuanzhou was very sensible and did not make a fuss.
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