“That’s right, and it’s different from the original plot. This time, Grand Commandant Shen sent out more than just Shen Shaoyang to contact the thirteen warlords,” the system added.
After careful questioning, Xia Yixin understood that when the original story took place, Shen Shaoyang had already gained the appreciation of Grand Commandant Shen by saving him from danger, and by framing several of his half-brothers, he had gained Grand Commandant Shen's trust. This is why he was able to make contact with the thirteen warlords on his own, and in the future, he would become the rightful eldest son of the Shen family.
Unfortunately, the situation has changed. Shen Shaoyang has not yet gained the Grand Commandant's approval, and it is unknown whether this will have an impact. In addition, the royal grandson has been found ahead of schedule, so she must make preparations as soon as possible.
She sent Yingqi out to investigate the whereabouts of several young masters from the Shen family who had recently left the capital, and to find evidence.
She's already at 75% on the main quest and even 80% on the side quest of training Qi Yu. She can't let Grand Commandant Shen ruin things.
As the end of the year approaches, the weather in Dahan is gradually getting colder, and snowflakes are falling.
Just as the discussions in the court and among the people were in full swing, Qi Yu and Xia Jingfeng reached a consensus after discussion and prepared to hold a ceremony to worship Heaven.
The so-called sacrificial ceremony to Heaven was probably a ritual in which the emperor and empress prayed for the people and the country together. After some complicated rituals, some offerings were burned. Originally, slaves were burned, but later pigs, cattle, sheep and so on were burned. Finally, the gods would say some auspicious words.
Unless there is a sudden change in the weather, offering sacrifices to heaven is actually a way for emperors to control the people through feudal superstition. In fact, many things can be done internally.
For example, this time, in order to rectify Xia Yixin's name, Xia Jingfeng asked the Imperial Advisor to specially create some auspicious smoke effects with dragons and phoenixes.
Of course, since the common people can watch the sacrificial ceremony and all the officials must also participate, there can be no mistakes, otherwise it would be difficult to explain. Therefore, the security measures must be at their strongest.
Xia Yixin then made a request: "I want to go with my father to see the Northern Martial Iron Cavalry." She went with Xia Jingfeng to inspect the Northern Martial Iron Cavalry stationed outside the capital. Unexpectedly, Qi Yu also came to join in the fun.
Originally, a carriage was prepared, but as soon as Xia Yixin left the palace, she saw a familiar black horse, and her eyes lit up.
"Treading the Wind!"
Xia Yixin smiled and ran towards the black horse. The horse first sniffed her in confusion, then neighed happily as if it recognized her, and nudged her head with its head.
Xia Jingfeng laughed and jumped down from another, taller horse. "I didn't expect this beast to be so loyal to its master."
It seemed that Tafeng understood that someone was cursing it, and angrily spit out a breath at Xia Jingfeng.
Xia Yixin couldn't help but chuckle as she stroked its head.
“Father, look, we’ve made fun of Tafeng. He’s very clever.”
Xia Jingfeng was both amused and exasperated. This Tafeng had been with Xia Yixin since childhood, and it didn't recognize anyone but her, even daring to be fierce towards him.
At this moment, Qi Yu also stepped down from the carriage. Everyone bowed to him, and Xia Jingfeng was about to bow when Qi Yu helped him up.
"Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, have worked hard and even came all the way here to take me and the Empress to inspect the soldiers."
Xia Jingfeng seemed oblivious to the hidden meaning in his words and calmly replied, "The Northern Martial Iron Cavalry is formidable; I hope Your Majesty will not be too surprised later."
"Your Excellency is too kind. It is my blessing that all the soldiers of my Great Han are so brave and valiant." Qi Yu smiled faintly, defusing the other party's bloodless warning.
Xia Yixin glanced at the two men who were smiling like old foxes and sighed silently. They were already in the same trench, yet they were still arguing like this. It just goes to show that men are all children.
She mounted her horse. "Let's go."
The horse that Xia Yixin was riding was a female steed, shorter than the one Xia Jingfeng was riding, but it was a thoroughbred with dark hair, strong hooves, and an imposing presence, as dazzling as a black pearl. It was a horse that the original owner had tamed when she was a child, and it was an old friend of hers. However, since the original owner had gained weight, she rarely rode it to avoid crushing it.
Once back on horseback, Xia Yixin felt a surge of heroic spirit. Although she no longer possessed martial arts skills, she still had the memories of the original owner's battles in the second dimension and the feeling of killing on horseback. She easily mastered the Wind Chaser.
As if sensing her feelings, Tafeng took the lead when they left the capital and arrived in the vast land, prompting Xia Jingfeng to exclaim with delight, "Truly worthy of being my daughter from the grasslands!"
Qi Yu rode a pure white steed named Liu Yun, which was a head taller than her and was a stallion. As Ta Feng galloped away, Liu Yun seemed to snort disdainfully. Liu Yun was a purebred Akhal-Teke horse, a tribute from the herding tribe, and naturally looked down on Ta Feng, a mare who loved to show off her skills.
Seemingly sensing this disdain, Ta Feng rushed out for a short while, then gradually slowed down, constantly glancing back as if hesitant.
Xia Yixin quickly understood what these temperamental little mares were thinking, smiled, and patted its head, "Come on, let's teach it a lesson!"
With a cheerful whoosh, Xia Yixin pulled on the reins and galloped back the way they came.
Tap tap, tap tap, tap tap!
Qi Yu was trying to calm the restless Liu Yun, since the Empress could be willful, but it would be outrageous if the Emperor followed suit. He looked up and saw a woman rushing towards him.
She wore a plain-colored cloak over a riding jacket with a front opening, and the fluffy collar made her small, pink face look even more adorable.
The little one's eyes burned with a mischievous fire.
Qi Yu unconsciously tightened his grip on the reins, his heart pounding, and his ears turning slightly red.
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