Chapter 221 Imperial Guard Leader Nie Shuanghai Surrenders!
"Shen Lanxi, how dare you slander me? Who wouldn't want to go for a political marriage?" Zhou Yunyue stomped her foot in anger.
Ban Sicao chuckled and said, "Didn't you injure yourself? I think you're fine. You can shout and jump, and your energy is still so strong. You're healthier than most people!"
Shen Lanxi chuckled lightly, her laughter filled with sarcasm.
Zhou Yunyue was both angry and anxious, her face flushed red, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Shen Lanxi, how dare you treat me like this, I will never forgive you!" Zhou Yunyue pointed at Shen Lanxi and said this, then ran to sit down in a seat.
The marriage procession was already in an awkward position, and anyone with eyes could see that those sent to the Northwest this time were not well received!
From the princess to the palace maids who accompanied her in her dowry, and even the officials in the middle, everyone was in an awkward position.
Including Nie Shuanghai, the leader of the Imperial Guards, he had served as an Imperial Guard for more than ten years, but he only managed to get the position of a squad leader. If Zhao Chengkai hadn't died and a group of Imperial Guards who followed him hadn't returned, leaving many positions vacant, he might still be patrolling the West Gate right now.
"General, the imperial edict states that you are the supreme commander for the marriage alliance in the Northwest. We will all obey you!" Nie Shuanghai whispered his surrender.
Shen Lanxi glanced at him and gave a soft "hmm".
"Let's rest and eat first. I've already asked the post station to prepare horses. I'll have a palace servant who knows how to ride choose a horse later."
"Yes!" Nie Shuanghai hurriedly went to arrange the Imperial Guards.
As for the officials of the Ministry of Rites, they were only appointed by the Ministry of Rites.
The Ministry of Rites sent representatives from the Department of Ceremonial Affairs, the Department of Sacrificial Rites, and the Department of Host and Guest Affairs. They were responsible for auspicious rites, celebratory rites, and guest rites, respectively. Guest rites involved receiving foreign guests, while the others were in charge of etiquette.
Cao Ziling, the official in charge of rituals and regulations, was the leader among them.
"Lord Cao, what should we do?"
"How about we follow Lord Nie's example and befriend Shen Lanxi?"
Cao Ziling said coldly and disdainfully, "We are officials appointed by the imperial court, and we are both responsible for the marriage alliance. Why should we try to please her?"
"Nie Shuanghai, a dignified leader of the Imperial Guard, who is entrusted with the Emperor's favor, actually bowed and scraped before a woman. He has truly disgraced us men!"
The other two officials in charge of the Qing Dynasty looked troubled when they heard him say that.
They were all scholars, and naturally they looked down on women.
But the fact that they arrived here in such a disheveled state after leaving Beijing speaks volumes, doesn't it?
The journey to the Northwest was fraught with danger, with high mountains and long rivers. These civil officials, who were neither strong nor capable of carrying heavy loads, still needed the protection of these military generals.
They didn't want to fall out with these martial artists so soon after leaving the capital.
But Cao Ziling is their superior. If they offend him, what if he makes things difficult for them when they return to the capital?
Should we try to be more patient?
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After finishing her meal, Shen Lanxi immediately set off!
Many people hadn't finished eating when they heard her order, and they felt as if they had swallowed bitter herbs, so they quickly packed up their things.
If I had known, I wouldn't have hesitated. Now look what's happened, I might as well starve on the way!
After what just happened, Zhou Yunyue didn't dare to pick a fight with Shen Lanxi like before, but things didn't get much better.
He started complaining as soon as he opened his mouth.
"This princess hasn't eaten enough, nor have I rested. Are you trying to starve or exhaust me to death?"
Shen Lanxi remained unmoved.
She should deal with her people as she sees fit.
Zhou Yunyue was arrogant in front of the officials who were sent to marry her, but when she turned around, she saw that Shen Lanxi had already mounted her horse.
His expression changed drastically.
"Shen Lanxi, how dare you not wait for this princess?" Zhou Yunyue was anxious.
Shen Lanxi didn't even spare her a glance, spurred her horse on, and set off again!
"Shen Lanxi, how dare you!"
"Stop right now..."
"I'm going to tell my father, and he'll cut off your head..."
Despite Zhou Yunyue's furious shouts, Shen Lanxi didn't even turn her head slightly, leaving only dust flying up and covering Zhou Yunyue.
"Pah, pah, pah..." Zhou Yunyue gritted her teeth and stared viciously in the direction Shen Lanxi left.
Shen Lanxi, you are ruthless, so I will be ruthless too. Everything is your own fault!
"General, are you really not going to wait for them?" Ban Sicao asked curiously.
Shen Lanxi: "Wait if you want!"
"No way, I don't want to deal with someone like that. I'm afraid I might lose my temper and give her some medicine!"
Shen Lanxi: "..." If you like feeding medicine to others so much, then you can take it yourself!
"drive……"
They galloped all the way until the horse could no longer keep up and then they stopped.
"Stop and rest!"
Ban Sicao almost cried when she finally heard Shen Lanxi say she was going to rest.
"I'm actually just a weak scholar!" Ban Sicao lay on the ground without any regard for his image.
After calming down for a while, Shen Lanxi drank some water!
There was a water source nearby, so the soldiers led their horses to drink.
Shen Lanxi called Xiaoxue to deliver a letter, and then released three carrier pigeons!
Shen Yuanjing: "We agreed with Qian Feng to meet at Jialing Pass. If we take the waterway, it will be three to five days faster!" The waterway will not require changing horses, but the downside is that it will take at least three large ships to accommodate so many people.
Ban Sicao couldn't wait to say, "Let's take a boat? I've never been on a boat much in my life!"
Shen Lanxi had already planned the route in advance, and she had even reported the route to Emperor Renxiao.
"good."
Xiao Fang and the others immediately dragged Shen Yuanjing to look at the map.
Fifteen minutes passed in the blink of an eye.
"General, why haven't they caught up yet?"
"General, there are many wolves on this road to the Northwest. Should we release a few wolves to run a cannon?" Xiao Fang said, always eager for a good show.
Shen Lanxi laughed and said, "This place is too close to the capital. Let's go a little further!"
Ban Sicao's eyes lit up: "Could I give her some medicine too? That would make sure they behave themselves when they go to the Northwest."
Xiao Fang and the others said in unison, "Keep it for yourself!"
The group burst into laughter immediately after they finished speaking.
After the marriage procession chased for a while, Zhou Yunyue ordered them to proceed slowly.
"I am a princess. If something happens to me, who will you send to marry a foreign ruler?"
Nie Shuanghai looked worried. Shen Lanxi wasn't afraid of Zhou Yunyue, but they were!
Zhou Yunyue clung to the carriage, screaming incessantly. Even if they wanted to go at full speed, they couldn't!
"Princess, we must reach the next post station before nightfall, or we'll have to spend the night in the wilderness. There are many wolves in the northern mountains, and we're very likely to be attacked!"
Zhou Yunyue didn't believe it. Where would a wolf come from in broad daylight? Nobody could scare her!
"I said slow down, so I'll slow down. If you don't listen, I'll send a message to my father, the Emperor, and have him punish you!"
Half of the people in the marriage alliance complained bitterly, while the other half supported Zhou Yunyue.
They were palace maids who accompanied the princess in her dowry. Although they weren't exactly pampered, they hadn't done much heavy work in the palace. How could their bodies possibly withstand the arduous journey of those lowly soldiers?
"General, it's been almost an hour, and we haven't even seen a shadow of them. Should we send someone to check?"
Shen Lanxi's expression gradually turned cold.
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