Chapter 80 Finally Arrived
While Bai Li was waiting anxiously, they finally arrived at the capital of Simon on the thirty-third day after they set out from the Great Zhou.
Simon's capital is a prosperous and bustling city, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains all year round, as if it is a solid fortress built for it by nature.
The city wall is built of huge and rough stones. It has experienced erosion by wind and rain and the baptism of war, but it still stands, telling the tenacity and indomitable spirit of this capital.
Entering the capital, a network of narrow, winding streets crisscrosses the city, imbued with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. The architecture lining the streets is rugged and unrestrained, with stone pavilions arranged in an orderly pattern. Colorful flags and totems hang from the eaves, symbolizing the pride of the Simon people.
There is a central square in front of the palace, which is an open space. The ground is paved with stone slabs. The traces of time have left indentations of varying depths on the stone slabs.
In the center of the square stands a huge stone sculpture depicting the heroic figure of the first King Simon. He is shirtless, wearing a leather skirt, holding a battle axe, and looking firmly into the distance, as if guarding this land and its people.
The palace where the Simon royal family lives is located high above the city, overlooking the prosperity and vicissitudes of the entire city.
The palace has a majestic architectural style. The golden roof shines brightly in the sunlight, and the walls are carved with exquisite patterns depicting the history and legends of the Simon people.
The palace gate is heavy and solemn, inlaid with precious gems and metals, demonstrating the majesty and dignity of the royal family.
The market in Simon's capital is a place full of life and vigor.
Merchants from all over the world gathered here, and their stalls were filled with a variety of goods, including rare gems, gorgeous silks, sharp weapons, and various exotic spices and delicacies.
People bargain here, and the noise rises and falls, interweaving into a unique urban melody.
However, no one expected at that time that Simon, the capital built by barbarians for hundreds of years, would fall unexpectedly in the near future like a bright but mysterious star, and slowly sink in the long river of history. Only a few clues could be found in some heritage and humanities.
And all this is because of the arrival of a little girl...
"Look, second sister, they are all wrapped up tightly. Aren't they stuffy?"
When Bai Li arrived here, he felt that he couldn't see enough, as everything was new and interesting.
"Little sister, this is the custom here. Women cannot show their faces when they go out."
Bai Li said to herself: If you had told her earlier, if she had been wrapped up like a mummy all day long, she wouldn't have so many pockmarks.
"Little sister, you're like this... don't you really need to see a doctor?"
Yuan Mo, no, it’s Yu Chang now, his forehead twitched as he looked at the girl with pockmarks on her face smiling heartlessly.
"No need. Even Aunt Wu has given up. Why are you still bothering me?"
"Can……"
Appearance is a woman’s second life. Some women cannot even survive if their appearance is ruined. It is no exaggeration to say that appearance is the most important thing.
But she didn't take it seriously, which was really a headache.
"Okay, second sister, it's me who has the pockmarks, not you, why are you in such a hurry?"
"you……"
Yu Chang was furious. Yes, she was the one who was disfigured, why was she so anxious?
Never mind, I can’t control it, let it be whatever it is.
Nanny Wu didn't let them get off the car to go shopping. After all, they were already at their doorstep. There would be plenty of opportunities to go shopping later. Now she just wanted to finish the job quickly and get rid of this hot potato.
After this mission, she got nothing except a jade bracelet from Bai Li. She was also assassinated several times and almost lost her life.
And the third young lady, her once beautiful face suddenly got pockmarks for no reason. She has seen many doctors but to no avail. If Empress Yu Ji investigates the matter, she might be punished!
Two carriages drove into a small courtyard, one after the other, and stopped. Several people got out. Nanny Wu came over and said, "Young ladies, you are tired from traveling all week. Please settle down here first and wait for the palace to summon you."
"Thank you for your hard work, Mammy."
It is usually Yu Chang who deals with Bai Li, now Yu Yu. She is young and inexperienced, and her personality is simple and cute.
There were a few Hu servants serving in the small courtyard. Nanny Wu gave them clear instructions and left, probably to report back.
The imperial palace is a sacred place, and no one is allowed to enter without being summoned. This rule applies in every country.
"I really can't stand this low couch. I miss my wooden bed at home!"
Bai Li half-knelt and half-sat in front of the low couch, drinking water and eating, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
After they had eaten and drunk, the servants took them downstairs to wash up.
Bai Li didn't want to complain about Simon's living habits. Everything about him was really uncomfortable. No wonder old people often said that a nest of gold or silver is not as good as one's own doghouse.
While Bai Li was anxiously waiting, someone came from the palace early the next morning.
Nanny Wu took the lead, looking at the two sisters with a somewhat panicked and somewhat flattering expression.
"Empress Yu Ji has ordered that the two young ladies enter the palace."
"Thank you, Madam."
Yu Chang raised her hands flat in front of her forehead and performed a standard Simon salute.
Bai Li followed suit and felt something strange.
Nanny Wu's mouth twitched and her eyes were filled with contempt.
This Third Young Lady really deserves this fate. She had originally thought that she would have the potential to become a young mistress in the future and even wanted to curry favor with her.
Now that you have pockmarks on your face, just hope you don’t scare the master in the palace.
"Ladies, cover your faces!"
Although the two men wore Hu clothing, they did not cover their faces.
The servants who served them took them downstairs in panic to fix their makeup, fearing that they would be punished if they were slow.
It can be seen that Nanny Wu is usually quite cruel to them.
Bai Li looked at himself in the bronze mirror, and was speechless as he saw that only his eyes were left exposed.
It turns out that the pockmarks she "grew" are of no use at all?
The sedan chair that was used to pick them up and bring them into the palace was a pleasure for Bai Li to sit on. The swaying movement was quite fun.
By the way, this was her first time riding a sedan chair since she came here.
Unfortunately, only a cup of tea had passed and she hadn't had enough fun before the time came.
The two men got off the sedan chair, and Bai Li's eyes were pierced by a golden light.
"Wow, that's a lot of gold. It almost blinded my eyes."
The entire palace looks like an upside-down white porcelain bowl with a pointed top.
The walls at the entrance of the palace are inlaid with many gems, which shine brightly when the sun shines on them.
Yu Chang tugged at the corner of her clothes and glared at her warningly.
Two palace maids came out, bowed to them, and invited them in.
The Simon Palace was quite large. The two followed the palace servants around for a while, and then stopped at the gate of a palace. The palace servant said, "We're here."
There was a palace maid waiting at the door, and she would lead people in when they arrived.
"Come in, ladies!"
After saying that, he took the lead and led them in.
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