The guards of Team A number only number thirty. They usually remain hidden around Emperor Liang Cheng, and are only seen when there is any disturbance. They are usually very rare and are elusive figures. Now, five of them, a full one-sixth, are to be sent out by Xu Zhi. Chen Wufu was extremely surprised.
Seeing the expression on Chen Wufu's face, Emperor Liang Cheng sighed and said, "Wufu, I am not confused. My good sons have probably been eyeing that young lady's shop for a long time. You not only need to carefully select five people, but also give instructions that anyone who offends the Ninth Miss Xu should be killed without exception."
Chen Wufu agreed and wanted to take his leave to choose a place to stay. Seeing Emperor Liang Cheng's thoughtful expression, he remained silent.
Emperor Liang pondered for a while and then said, "What do you think the Ninth Miss Xu is thinking? She earns money and wants to use it for good deeds."
Chen Wufu was also unsure of Xu Zhi's approach, but he still replied, "I guess she's seen too much of Lord Xu's benevolent rule when she was in Hexi. I've met the young lady a few times. She seems to be a gentle person. She went to Hexi with her parents when she was very young. They said she even went to Yuezhou from Hexi. The last time I met the third master of the Chen family, he said he took this young lady to Qiongzhou. She's traveled a lot and seen a lot at such a young age, so her thinking is probably different from others."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liang Cheng, knowing that Xu Zhi had been to so many places, couldn't help but feel a little envious. He nodded and said, "Since you want to do this, then do it well. Does the young lady have any specific plans?"
Chen Wufu had no choice but to tell Xu Di what he had heard: "Lord Xu said that the ninth daughter of the Xu family plans to marry Shen Mingwan, a young lady from the Shen family of Yuezhou. I heard that this young lady is the daughter of the third master of the Shen family of Yuezhou who got married at Dafosi Temple."
After listening, Emperor Liang Cheng thought for a while and said, "Is the third master of the Shen family Shen Lifu?"
Chen Wufu nodded and said, "It is indeed this person. He was once a great talent who was famous throughout the world. Who would have thought that he would become a monk at Dafosi Temple? It's just a cruel twist of fate."
Emperor Liang Cheng was unusually intrigued and said, "I remember we met him near the examination hall when he passed the imperial examination. He was indeed a handsome man. Who would have thought that all his knowledge would be buried in the temple with him, living a life of seclusion and meditation?"
After reading the water clock, Emperor Liang Cheng said, "Go and select someone quickly. Once you've chosen someone, personally deliver them to the Xu family. Tell Xu Di that I know about the matter of the ninth daughter of the Xu family. From now on, no one will dare to secretly plot against this daughter of the Xu family. I am the emperor of this country, and all the common people are my subjects. Now that there is a girl who is concerned about the country and its people, I will naturally protect her well."
After receiving the imperial decree, Chen Wufu went to select the people and then went straight to the Xu family.
Naturally, the Marquis received Chen Wufu first. Upon hearing Chen Wufu's purpose, the Marquis was both shocked and proud. Although his granddaughter's deeds would become the emperor's achievements in the future, being under the emperor's protection would save them a lot of trouble. Most importantly, with these five people given by Emperor Liang Cheng, Xu Zhi's safety level would be significantly improved.
Xu Di, on the other hand, knew about Emperor Liang Cheng's actions and kept sneering inwardly. This was all something his sister had worked so hard to do, yet an emperor had taken all the credit. No matter how he looked at it, he thought the emperor was shameless.
However, when Xu Di saw the five guards, he felt a little alarmed. They were five unremarkable people, of average height and appearance, who would not stand out in a crowd, but they were top-notch experts. With these five people, Xu Zhi's safety was really not a problem.
Xu Zhi was surprised by this. Chen Wufu bowed respectfully to Xu Zhi, which startled her. She quickly returned the bow.
Chen Wufu said, "Ninth Miss, I admire your noble spirit very much. These five guards were sent by the Emperor to protect your safety. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, please feel free to ask."
Xu Zhi nodded repeatedly. After leaving the five people behind, Chen Wufu left.
These five people only had code names and no real names. They were Jia San, Jia Jiu, Jia Shiqi, Jia Sanshiyi, and a woman named Jia Liushi.
They probably thought that since Xu Zhi was a woman, it would be more convenient to have a woman as a bodyguard. There weren't many women in Team A, so Chen Wufu found one for her.
Jia Liushi was a girl who looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old. She was dressed in a black short jacket and had a very ordinary appearance. Xu Zhi was most interested in her. She looked at the Marquis and Xu Di and said, "This Miss Liushi, would it be alright if she and Hong Gu stayed by my side from now on?"
Jia Liushi naturally had no other opinions and bowed to Xu Zhi, which was considered as agreement. As for the other four, Xu Zhi said to Jia San, who was in charge, "Sir, you all naturally have your own ways of doing things. I will provide you with food, drink and lodging on a regular basis. As for other things, shall we follow your own way?"
Jia San naturally had no other opinions. Xu Zhi said to Jia Liushi, "Can I call you Sister Pomegranate from now on?"
The newly born Sister Pomegranate naturally had no objections. For them, names were just code names. These people, besides their rigorous daily training, were taught that they existed to sacrifice themselves and were always ready to exist for the safety of their masters.
Xu Di hadn't expected to attract so many palace guards. He was safe now, but he wouldn't be able to say certain things freely at home anymore. Who knew if they would relay his words to the palace?
Xu Zhi still had many things to do in Tongzhou. Most importantly, counting the days, Shen Mingwan was to arrive at the Tongzhou dock the day after tomorrow. She bid farewell to her family and, with her guards, hurriedly headed to Tongzhou.
Emperor Liang Cheng's actions made Xu Di feel increasingly depressed. The situation in the capital must be getting more and more serious. Otherwise, Emperor Liang Cheng would not have sent his most elite guards to Xu Zhi. One reason was for Xu Zhi's safety. After all, his son was being raised by the Xu family. If something happened to Xu Zhi because of his son, not only would he not be able to explain it to the old lady, but he would also not be able to explain it to Xu Rao and Emperor Liang Cheng.
Actually, the most important thing is another aspect. Every emperor hopes to be portrayed in history books as a good emperor who loves his people. The territory of the Great Liang is vast, and not every place can live in peace and prosperity. It is very important for the Great Liang Dynasty to be able to establish orphanages by the same person and in the same management style. It is even more important for Emperor Cheng of Liang.
When Xu Di went to the old lady's courtyard after dinner, he told her about these things, his tone tinged with a hint of sourness. The old lady, of course, knew what Xu Di was thinking, and comforted him with a smile: "Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king, and all people within the borders are the king's subjects. For Xiao Jiu to be able to get involved in his affairs like this, it is actually a great advantage for Xiao Jiu. Brother Di, you can't see it now, but you will understand in the future."
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