Chapter 427 The Emperor's Personal Expedition
The Imperial Astronomical Bureau chose an auspicious day.
On the day Emperor Xiao Wu personally led the expedition, the sun shone brightly at first, and then a strong wind suddenly arose as Emperor Xiao Wu and Empress Huangfu boarded the imperial carriage.
"Your Majesty, this is an auspicious sign."
"This foretells that His Majesty's battle will proceed smoothly and he will surely achieve his goals," the Imperial Astronomical Bureau Chief immediately proclaimed.
The onlookers cheered.
Watching the imperial carriage, carrying a large army, slowly leave the capital.
Shangguan Jin was also a little reluctant to part with him.
Not only did Emperor Xiao Wu personally lead the expedition, but many officials also went with him.
Shen Qingjun and Shen Qingyu also left with Emperor Xiao Wu.
Looking at the children in her family, Shangguan Jin still mustered her spirits.
We can't afford to be complacent now, because Emperor Xiao Wu's youngest son and princess are both in his residence!
However, Shangguan Jin was not worried about safety.
Emperor Xiao Wu left half of his secret guards behind.
One group was assigned to guard the Shen residence, and another group was assigned to guard the imperial palace.
Although only Consort Xu and a group of eunuchs and maids were in the palace, they still had to keep watch.
Oh, Shen Qingyue doesn't go to Chun Bu Wan anymore. Every day, Chun Bu Wan's little tea boy brings news from other places over.
There's also Hua Wanli...
Hua Wanli also left her son, Hua Manlou, at the Shen residence, as she had her own things to attend to.
Even the group of assassins sent by the alliance leader, and the twenty girls sent by Hua Yueniang from Jiangnan, have been arranged.
As soon as night fell, a man in black would stand guard on the roof of every noble family's house in the capital.
These people slept during the day and patrolled and kept watch in the capital at night.
No matter where it is, as long as there is even the slightest disturbance.
At the sound of a whistle, everyone can gather together.
Shangguan Jin was very relieved.
The people in the capital were initially a little unaccustomed to it.
It feels a bit awkward to see someone jumping around on your roof.
But then I realized that someone was protecting me!
With these people around, not to mention those spies who haven't been uncovered yet and are still deeply hidden.
Even the thieves who used to frequent the area probably don't dare to come anymore!
It can be said that Beijing is currently the safest city since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Furthermore, more and more people in the capital city were burning incense and praying to Buddha in their homes.
Everyone is praying for the Great Yu, hoping that the emperor's personal expedition will permanently eliminate the threat of the Hu people for the Great Yu.
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Emperor Xiao Wu's northern expeditionary army marched northward without stopping.
Emperor Xiao Wu and Huangfu Ruoxi were talking at first in the dragon carriage, but later, as the carriage swayed violently, Huangfu Ruoxi stopped talking altogether.
"Your Majesty! Perhaps I should go ride a horse instead!"
"I felt dizzy from all the swaying in the dragon carriage," Huangfu Ruoxi said, frowning.
Emperor Xiao Wu sighed and gently patted Huangfu Ruoxi's hand.
"You are the Empress! You should still have the proper ceremonial regalia."
"You go ride a horse, and I sit alone in the imperial carriage, what kind of situation is that?"
Huangfu Ruoxi glanced out through the window of the imperial carriage.
Just then, I saw Shen Qingyu riding a majestic warhorse...
"I should have secretly followed you out!"
"In that case, I can just put on my helmet and ride a horse with Sister Yu," Huangfu Ruoxi sighed.
Emperor Xiao Wu glanced at her.
That's why I made such a big show of saying I'd bring the Empress along, just in case you pulled that move.
Otherwise, it would be so boring to sit alone in the imperial carriage!
"Alright! We're on the go, so let's keep things in mind!"
"Once we reach the north, I will not only let you ride a horse, but also let you go to the battlefield with your personal guards, how about that?" Emperor Xiao Wu laughed.
Huangfu Ruoxi's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly asked, "Really? No regrets?"
"A ruler's word is law. When have I ever gone back on my word?"
"Alright, just a little longer and we should be able to rest." Emperor Xiao Wu pulled Huangfu Ruoxi to sit down beside him.
Huangfu Ruoxi sat next to Emperor Xiao Wu, chatting casually.
"Is the Imperial Concubine alright in the palace?" Huangfu Ruoxi asked.
"No problem, she is capable of managing palace affairs."
"However, since we're not in the palace, there probably won't be much to do," Emperor Xiao Wu said.
Huangfu Ruoxi nodded.
Indeed, Consort Xu was a master at managing palace affairs.
"Your Majesty, what do you think Huai'er and Gu'er are doing right now?"
These two are the names of their twins.
The prince's name was Xiao Ruohuai, and the princess's name was Xiao Ruogu.
"You should have eaten by now and be resting. Don't worry about being with your aunt!"
"My aunt's family has many children, and quite a few wet nurses, palace maids, and eunuchs have gone there, so everything will be fine," Emperor Xiao Wu said with a smile.
Huangfu Ruoxi hummed in agreement, then looked outside the dragon carriage.
It was the first time she had been away from her two children, and she really missed them.
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On the outskirts of Beijing, in an inconspicuous farm, there were probably more than thirty men dressed in black hiding.
They had been hiding here for a long time, just waiting for the Emperor of Dayu's carriage to leave.
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