On the sixth day of the seventh lunar month, the day before the Qixi Festival, Yuwen Hao and his followers arrived in the capital.
In the capital, while it wouldn't be accurate to say the streets were deserted, the scale of the event was still enormous.
The street leading directly to the south gate of the capital was bustling with traffic, and in each car were one or more young women.
These must be wealthy or powerful families in the capital.
Ordinary people also came to join in the fun.
The streets and shops on both sides were packed with people.
Xie Yuan was genuinely curious, so he changed into casual clothes and went with a group of female officials to the Zhaixing Tower, the tallest building on East Street.
It was a rare four-story building in Beijing, and from the top floor, you could see very far.
"Mother, my lady, look! That's Yuwen Yulang!"
Although Mugalo is unwilling to get married, that doesn't stop her from "chasing celebrities".
She was dressed in a bright red Hu-style dress, with bamboo baskets beside her.
The small basket contained fresh flowers, fruits, purses, fan pendants, and other items.
Once Yuwen Hao's convoy arrives, Mu Jialuo and the other ladies will throw these things at their "male god".
This is probably what is meant by "throwing fruit until the cart is full".
These ladies were the earliest "top male supporter".
However, instead of gold and silver, they threw tokens of affection.
Xie Yuan went to the window, shaded his eyes with his hand, and looked into the distance.
Uh, it's packed with people.
The problem is that the location is too far away, so you can't see anything at all.
"Wait a minute! How could I have forgotten about this?"
Xie Yuan couldn't find Yuwen Hao, but an idea popped into his mind instead—a telescope!
In later generations, fans brought all sorts of advanced equipment to follow their idols.
And a telescope is undoubtedly an excellent tool.
Xie Yuan had too many things to do and hadn't thought of anything for the moment.
A telescope isn't just for spying; it's also an essential tool on the battlefield.
Helian Jue is in the Northwest, so he should need him too!
"Hmm! Let me think about how a telescope works!"
As a history blogger, Xie Yuan really knows many "essential skills for time travel" in order to make videos.
She even conducted some small experiments.
For example, how to make handmade soap, how to purify sea salt, and how to make a telescope.
Xie Yuan even visited and studied the Zhuotong Well, which is essential for mining salt wells, in Sichuan.
Xie Yuan knew too much, but he couldn't replicate it all.
Besides being limited by practical conditions, Xie Yuan also had limited energy.
No matter how capable she is, she's still just one person.
But people are always prone to oversights and carelessness.
Often, she only thinks of something after seeing it or being inspired by it.
"...We don't have glass yet, but we have crystal and glass!"
"We can first grind the crystal into sheets, and then make concave and convex mirrors."
Xie Yuan rested his hands on the windowsill, staring blankly at a certain corner.
Those unaware of the truth would surely mistakenly believe that Empress Xie was so infatuated with Yuwen Yulang that she had lost her mind.
Xie Yuan: ...Dense fog!
I was just visualizing the structure of a telescope in my mind. (Reading...)
Mugaluo didn't think much of it, because she had witnessed firsthand how the emperor and empress interacted.
Wow, this supreme couple, the way they look at each other is so affectionate and focused.
There is simply no room for a third party to get between the two of them.
Moreover, to put it bluntly, the appearance of the sage Helian Jue was slightly better than that of the handsome Yuwen Hao.
Helian Jue, on the other hand, came from a prominent family and was a renowned scholar and teacher from a young age. His talent and literary skills were no less than those of Yuwen Hao.
Not to mention, Helian Jue was the emperor, ruling the entire country!
It can be said that, in terms of appearance, talent, status, and so on, Helian Jue is no less than Yuwen Hao.
A woman as intelligent and clear-headed as my lady would never abandon Pearl to choose a man who is inferior to her husband in every way.
Seeing Xie Yuan's "focused" expression, Mu Jialuo didn't misunderstand. Instead, she went along with Xie Yuan's words and answered her question, "There are indeed a lot of people!"
"Because it wasn't just Yuwen Yulang, but also many of his followers."
"For example, Your Majesty, did you see that? He's the man in blue who's driving the carriage himself."
As Mugalo spoke, he pointed with his finger.
Hearing the sound, Xie Yuan snapped out of his daze and instinctively looked in the direction she was pointing.
Hmm, sure enough, I saw a man driving the car himself.
He looked to be in his twenties or thirties, with a fair complexion, long beard, wide sleeves and a long robe, and his hair was loose and unbound. He had a somewhat arrogant and unconventional air about him, like a famous scholar from the Wei and Jin dynasties.
She gave a soft "hmm" to indicate that she was listening to Mugalo.
Upon receiving a response, Mugalo continued his enthusiastic gossip, "This man is from a powerful local family in Chuzhou. Although not a prominent family, they are quite wealthy."
"He greatly admired Yuwen Yulang's reputation. Not only did he warmly invite Yuwen Yulang to visit Chuzhou, but when Yuwen Yulang left, he also gave him one-third of his family fortune as a farewell gift."
"Yuwen Yulang was also a very refined person. Feeling the generosity and enthusiasm of his 'friend,' he immediately wrote a poem on the spot..."
Xie Yuan's forehead twitched. Hey, she knew this "trick".
In later years, before she became an internet celebrity, when she was in school, she read the line "It cannot compare to the affection Wang Lun showed me" and was moved by the deep feelings of the ancients.
However, when she started researching those little-known historical facts, she realized that the great poet Li Bai's poem wasn't free.
Instead, Wang Lun gave away a large sum of money in exchange for it.
The Wang Lun in the poem is quite similar to this nouveau riche fan in front of us.
No wonder Yuwen Hao, who doesn't engage in production, can still travel and study abroad in a carefree manner; it's all thanks to the financial support of his wealthy fans from various places.
Perhaps he will bring back a considerable fortune for the Yongle Marquis's mansion this time!
Sure enough, whether in ancient or modern times, "celebrities" are the most profitable, seemingly no less so than the gains from fighting wars.
Suddenly, Xie Yuan felt a pang of sympathy for her husband.
Back then, in Lingnan, he painstakingly led troops into battle, engaging in "black-on-black" schemes that disregarded the dignity of the imperial family, yet the wealth he acquired was only so much.
None of them can compare to Yuwen Yulang's poem!
...
Achoo! Achoo!
In the Northwest during the summer, the temperature difference between day and night is extreme.
Helian Jue sat in the main tent, sneezing repeatedly as he read the battle reports sent back from the front.
Duofu was a little worried and quickly asked, "Sage, are you feeling unwell?"
Helian Jue waved his hand, "Perhaps someone has designs on me!"
As for who's thinking about him, it's obviously his A-Yuan.
Duofu: ...I shouldn't have said anything.
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves rang out outside the tent.
Duofu quickly winked at the little eunuch beside him.
The young eunuch quickly left the tent, and soon returned carrying a package.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has sent you a gift via express courier!"
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