Chapter 216 Going to the Capital with My Husband
Inside the royal palace of the Northern Di Kingdom.
The old king turned to the old eunuch beside him and asked, "Has Duan Xuan sent any letters recently?"
Duan Xuan is the full name of Consort Duan.
The old eunuch replied, "A letter has arrived, and as usual, it concerns trivial matters concerning the Emperor of Xuan Yue Kingdom."
The old king nodded slightly and said, "Very well, as long as she can still write letters, it means she is still one of us. Remember, if she betrays us, just send someone to kill her."
The old eunuch replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."
The old king slowly rose and asked, "How has King Xun been lately?"
King Xun is the only surviving prince of the old king.
He had ten sons and one daughter, but his first nine sons died young due to serious illness.
Now only this one seedling remains.
The old eunuch replied, "Ever since His Highness Prince Xun went to Xuan Yue Kingdom, he has been absent-minded."
The old king waved his hand and said, "Never mind that. Tell him to go to Xuan Yue Kingdom again and take two more cities from that old man this time!"
The old eunuch replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Thirty years ago, when the old emperor was still a prince, why did he conspire with the ruler of the Northern Di Kingdom to seize the throne, promising him two cities if he became emperor?
Sure enough, he later became emperor and ceded two cities, and from then on, the Northern Di and Xuan Yue lived in harmony.
However, this old king was not content with just these two cities; over the past thirty years, he has successively demanded three or four more.
This time, they want Chenzhou, which is on the border of Xuan Yue Kingdom.
Inside Changliu Village, Zhou Ruiyuan and Du Wanchun packed their luggage, preparing to go to the capital.
Seeing that they were about to leave, Aunt Zhou took out the dry food she had prepared beforehand. "Wanchun, Ruiyuan, these are steamed buns that your mother made, and meat pies that your mother made. Eat them on the road."
Du Wanchun took the things handed to her and said, "Okay, Mother, we've been so kind to you and Granny Zhuang while we were away."
Aunt Zhou waved her hand and smiled, "It's no trouble at all. Don't always worry about us when you go to the capital."
Du Wanchun nodded.
Zhou Ruiyuan came over and helped Du Wanchun carry her luggage onto the carriage.
As the carriage slowly moved forward, the two embarked on their journey to the capital.
Fortunately, the journey was very smooth, and their carriage arrived at the gates of the capital in just a few days.
To avoid being recognized by his old acquaintances in the capital, Zhou Ruiyuan disguised himself on the way here.
The person who came to pick them up was Zhou Feng.
Zhou Feng was overjoyed to see his elder brother and sister-in-law, and quickly greeted them with a smile, "Brother, sister-in-law!"
Du Wanchun looked up at him when she heard the voice. She hadn't seen Zhou Feng for a long time and he had grown quite a bit taller. He really looked like he was old enough to get married.
"Second brother," Du Wanchun called out to him with a smile.
Zhou Ruiyuan helped her slowly down from the carriage.
Zhou Feng was followed by five or six servants. He pointed to the carriage behind him and said, "Brother, sister-in-law, I have bought a new house in the capital. Come, let's go back together."
Zhou Ruiyuan and Du Wanchun changed into the carriage sent by Zhou Feng to pick them up.
Zhou Feng then sat down next to him.
Zhou Ruiyuan asked him, "Second brother, how have you been lately?"
Zhou Feng replied solemnly, "Brother, don't worry, the Emperor hasn't discovered my identity."
Zhou Ruiyuan nodded slightly. "That's good. Your wedding with Miss Han is set for three days from now?"
Zhou Feng lowered his head. "Yes, but my mother can't come to my wedding this time."
Zhou Ruiyuan comforted him, saying, "Mother is very happy to know that you are getting married. She doesn't care about these things. We will bring her over when there is an opportunity in the future."
Zhou Feng looked up. "Hmm, that's fine too."
Du Wanchun sat in the carriage, slightly lifting the curtain to look outside. This was her first time in the capital, and the city's prosperity overwhelmed her.
Soon the group arrived at the Zhou residence.
The Zhou residence is a small three-courtyard house, much larger than the newly built houses in Changliu Village.
When Zhou Feng bought this house, he made sure to reserve rooms for everyone in the family.
As soon as Du Wanchun and Zhou Ruiyuan got off the carriage, they were led by the servants of the mansion to the room that Zhou Feng had reserved for them.
The beds and bedding in the room were prepared well in advance.
Du Wanchun sat down, feeling much more relaxed.
Zhou Ruiyuan came to her side and comforted her, "You must be tired from the journey. Get some sleep, and I'll take you around the capital tomorrow."
Du Wanchun nodded slightly, then lay down on the pillow, seemingly about to fall asleep.
She didn't know how long she had slept, but when she woke up again, Zhou Ruiyuan had brought her some hot soup.
"Here, have some soup. It's chicken soup that my second brother specially asked the kitchen to make." He said, slowly placing the bowl in his hand aside.
Du Wanchun sat up and took a sip.
Zhou Ruiyuan placed a few pastries beside her and continued, "My second brother said that Miss Han will be going to the palace tomorrow, and she wants to take you with her."
"Take me with you?" Du Wanchun asked in surprise.
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