In order not to delay the pilgrimage to the Holy Land, the convoy must arrive at the imperial capital within the stipulated time. Therefore, it only slowed down tonight but did not stop.

The next afternoon, Xia Xiao, who had no mood to continue practicing, opened the car window and looked at the imperial capital that was getting closer.

This magnificent city has never lacked people's admiration. There is nothing around the dark blue city walls. No matter how small the object is, it will be seen clearly by the guards on the tall walls.

Xia Xiao took in the entire city. This magnificent and solemn city remained unchanged.

He woke up here amidst thunder and lightning, and strange phenomena in the sky and earth. The first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was this city. The first name of the Great Wilderness city he knew was also this one - Zhenxun!

No matter where he wandered, Xia Xiao never forgot that this was his real home. His father and mother had lived here since they were young, and he had walked through countless streets and alleys with his older brother and younger sister. The first bite of osmanthus cake in spring and the roast chicken from Lane 48 in the west of the city were his unique memories here.

He was a bit stupid during those years, but he was happy and comfortable. More importantly, he had a family that doted on him and the people in the family were very caring towards him.

Compared to the huge city, the Xia family's courtyard is just a corner, but Xia Xiao vaguely remembers the peach trees and every shady corner.

It is no exaggeration to say that this city has appeared in Xia Xiao's dreams countless times! Every time it was the same. But not as clear as it is now. Under the cloudless sky, the whole city seemed full of vitality.

The Yinxun in Xia Xiao's dream was ugly, with countless people drifting with the tide, without any bones, falling down at the slightest blow, breaking at the slightest touch. This was their ability to live in the imperial capital, which made Xia Xiao disgusted from the bottom of his heart.

The night they left the imperial capital, the sky was covered by dark clouds, and countless people cursed. They didn't understand what Xia Xiao had done, they just wanted to express their own justice. Even when the lonely carriage rushed out of the city gate and headed towards the distant darkness, they still carried out their vicious curses.

Xia Xiao still remembers that night, the road ahead was dark, like a path to hell. Even his elder brother didn't dare to drive, only his father pulled the reins and whipped the horse, resolutely abandoning his old life. His mighty father whipped the horse in the wind and waves, and his cold and loud shout echoed in Xia Xiao's heart.

In the dark and cold carriage, the eldest brother hugged his mother and second sister.

Suddenly, the car window was blown open! The cold raindrops of the summer night poured in, causing the four of them to shudder.

Xia Xiao still remembers the freezing feeling when he was stuck behind the car window. But he didn't have an extra blanket to cover himself. From that moment on, he suddenly realized that the Xia family fell because of him!

"Xia Xiao?"

It was clearly daytime, but Xia Xiao saw dark clouds and lightning. Huiyue was curious and felt something was wrong. But Shu Shuang hushed her and signaled her not to speak.

The wheels didn't squeak, but Xia Xiao leaned against the window and heard the wheels splashing water. Thunder and lightning roared above his head, and the wind howled recklessly behind him.

The only remaining carriage of the Xia family was charged with a heinous crime and merged into the darkness on that rainy night. But now, almost two years later, Xia Xiao returned in the carriage carefully prepared by Wang Chao!

Xia Xiao clenched his teeth, and he never showed the throbbing he felt. Shu Shuang sat beside him, holding his hand, as if to comfort him.

"I'm here."

The dark clouds and heavy rain in Xia Xiao's eyes gradually turned into Shu Shuang's appearance. When she smiled slightly, he rolled up the car window.

Huiyue retracted her gaze and listened to Xia Xiao:

"After tomorrow, we'll take a good look around."

Huiyue smiled and nodded to show her agreement. But what an extraordinary day tomorrow would be?

The ancestral worship and the final selection were all squeezed together. In addition, Xia Xiao exposed the conspiracy between the National Elders' Institute and the Zhu family. This level of confrontation was unimaginable to Huiyue.

Once they entered the city, there was a commotion all around. It was not as quiet as Wanling City, and they no longer had that humble feeling, but were instead extremely noble. Everyone could only guess at their faces, and it was difficult to see them with their own eyes.

Hearing the heavy discussions outside, Xia Xiao's stiff face relaxed. He heard about the Xia family, and someone really remembered it.

"Turn another corner and walk another two kilometers, and you will reach the Xia Mansion."

Xia Xiao was too familiar with Zhenxun, so he gestured to the left, but the carriage did not stop, but went straight to the palace. The solemn red walls and gold bricks were the dream of countless women, who wanted to jump onto the tree and become a phoenix. Now the people in this team did not need to flatter or scheme, because the opportunity was in their hands.

When they got off the carriage, there were young eunuchs and palace maids waiting, but Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang did not return to their rooms immediately. Because they were waiting for Fei Lian to come and arrange a place for Hui Yue. This was not Wanling City, and it was almost impossible to live together.

While waiting, Huiyue sat in the courtyard in front of the room, looking at the glazed bricks and tiles around her. She couldn't help but reveal her excitement, hiding the sadness in her heart.

For so long, Huiyue had never thought that she would be able to enter the imperial palace in the imperial capital, but now she was sitting inside and had someone serving her.

When Xia Xiao turned his eyes, he saw his father-in-law coming over.

"Master, the old servant is here to take Miss Huiyue to her residence."

"Then I'll trouble you."

The father-in-law, who was in his middle age, had his back bent very low and spoke in a shrill voice.

"No trouble, no trouble."

"Eunuch, when we go to worship our ancestors tomorrow, I hope you can lead Huiyue."

Huiyue was stunned. Could she also participate in such a solemn ceremony? Although she was a little afraid of big scenes, she still wanted to see it with her own eyes. How grand would the dynasty's largest ancestor worship ceremony be?

"Master, rest assured. This is all within my responsibility."

Xia Xiao and Hui Yue looked at each other, and after seeing her off, they went back to their rooms with Shu Shuang. This dress does look handsome, and the texture is also very good, but it feels a little awkward to wear, and I'm not used to it. Fortunately, I'll wear something different tomorrow than today!

After taking out a few pieces of paper from his backpack and seeing the clear handwriting on them, Xia Xiao was confident. Now that we have all the evidence, Zhu Heng, just wait and see!

After packing up, Xia Xiao went to look for Shu Shuang as usual, but was stopped by the young eunuch at the door.

"Sir, the finalists cannot meet tonight. Please rest in your room. If you need anything, I can help you convey it."

"fine."

Since he couldn't go out, Xia Xiao lay back in bed, thinking about tomorrow's events. He had to prepare some words in advance in case of emergency.

"Father, mother, elder brother and second sister, you will be back soon."

Thousands of miles away in the small town of Longgang, four people sat in a small courtyard next to a mass grave, waiting for good news from Xia Xiao. Two years of precipitation, four years of pain, will all be responded to and resolved tomorrow!

At night, Xia Xiao looked at the moon outside the window and couldn't fall asleep for a long time. He missed his own Xia Mansion, which was just west of the city.