Ah Hao instructed, "Let's go to the back of Chang Le Street first and buy some things."
"yes."
Li Chi quickly packed his things; his luggage consisted of only a small bundle, which he put in the large box at the back of the car.
Only then did they discover that the large box contained moisture-proof bedding, as well as simple pots and pans.
The carriage is very well prepared.
He filled the water tank, turned on the gas lights hanging at the four corners of the car, and drove off.
This job is really good; the host is beautiful and easy to talk to.
Of course, he wouldn't dare to have any ulterior motives.
Could someone riding such a fine horse be an ordinary person? There might be guards lurking in the shadows right now.
Ah Hao first bought ten catties of braised meat, then ten catties of mooncakes, and also various kinds of snacks.
There are also ten catties of broad beans.
Since there are no raw peanuts for sale outside, let's buy some salted roasted broad beans to satisfy His Majesty's craving.
Li Chi wanted to remind them that this kind of snack wouldn't last long.
Then I realized I had been too presumptuous.
With everything purchased, the carriage swayed and rattled towards the city gate in the night.
Ah-hao turned on the car's emergency lights and began organizing the things he had brought with him.
She opened the three small boxes inside the car and exclaimed softly.
"ah."
Murong Yue had just spread the Kunyu Map on the bed when she followed Ahao's gaze and exclaimed, "Huh? It's so nice?"
"This car is fine; it deserves a reward."
Among the three small boxes, one box contained medicine, with the medicine name and usage instructions labeled on the small porcelain bottles.
The box contained a small bow and a short sword, as well as a dagger, a tinderbox, and other items.
The last box contained various sizes of silver coins and a document.
Ah Hao picked up the document, which listed Murong Yue and her identity.
The two are now distant relatives of Jiang Feng, the Minister of Revenue in the capital.
Ah-Hao paused the moment he saw the official document.
His Majesty is careless in this regard, but she is at least half a member of the court, so she can see things clearly.
The arrangement of this identity is so ingenious that even the Grand Preceptor probably knows about His Majesty's trip.
A distant relative of the Minister of Revenue was leaving the capital to return to his hometown.
With the title of Minister of Revenue, distant relatives could use official channels.
This identity is neither too valuable nor too coveted by those with ulterior motives.
When passing through cities and prefectures, this identity would not be underestimated; after all, he was a high-ranking official in one of the six ministries of the imperial court.
Moreover, he is the Minister of Revenue. Even if he encounters someone who values money over life, he will still keep them to exchange for money.
Thinking of this, Ah Hao finally felt much more at ease.
Now that the Grand Preceptor knows, Qi Yuan is probably following right behind him.
She pursed her lips slightly.
"Master, don't worry, I'll take care of things here."
"Um."
Murong Yue went to study the Kunyu Map.
This picture was presented by the Ministry of Works a few days ago.
It was painted on animal hide, which was very thin and didn't take up much space when worn, and it was also resistant to water and fire.
The routes, rivers, and pipelines marked on it are very clear.
Even other countries have this label.
She liked it very much.
She had already figured out the route and had even secretly inquired about it from Li Xuanji.
To reach the Yue Kingdom, we passed through three prefectures: Luozhou, Huaizhou, and Wuzhou. Then, we prepared to enter the Yue Kingdom from Xuancheng in Wuzhou.
Just follow the pipe.
However, this is only a relatively large prefecture; the route passes through various county towns and cities.
Even in her haste, she knew that taking mountain paths, waterways, or side roads was not safe, so it was better to follow the pipeline.
It takes about three or four days to cross a state.
Based on this calculation, it would take at most half a month to reach Vietnam, and if all goes well, it would take ten days.
She put away the map and lifted the curtain to look outside.
She then noticed a horizontal sliding device on the window; with a gentle push, the window was completely covered by a wooden board.
She likes the design.
If there were no city, she would have to live outside.
Once the outside lights are turned off and the windows and car doors are closed, no light from inside can get out.
I feel very safe.
"That boss deserves a reward."
Ah Hao chuckled softly, "Yes, Master, I remember. We'll reward you when we get back."
When she is out and about, she cannot address him as "Your Majesty".
We mustn't let anyone know that the Empress of Qing has left the capital.
Therefore, they left after handling government affairs following the court session today.
Li Chi's voice rang out from outside, "Master, it's getting dark. Shall we continue on our way, or rest in the county town ahead?"
"Okay, let's take a break."
Murong Yue's cold voice rang out.
"yes."
The county town ahead is Gu County.
This place is very close to the capital, and can be considered the southern gateway to the capital.
He was familiar with the area, so he drove straight into the city.
At the city gate, the soldiers checked the three men's documents, and the carriage entered the city without incident.
As dusk settled and the route was reconfirmed, Murong Yue's attention was drawn to the bustling atmosphere of the small county town.
This is the second time she has left the capital.
The first time was during the spring hunt.
"It's so lively!"
She found everything interesting, even the display of lanterns.
Li Chi replied with a smile, "Yes, boss. Today is the fifteenth of April, the birthday of Han Zhongli, one of the Eight Immortals. In addition, this year's drought has led people to offer prayers for rain."
Murong Yue thought for a moment and then asked, "Is the drought very serious?"
She could only get information from the reports of her court officials; she had never seen firsthand the extent of the water shortage.
Li Chi nodded. "This year's drought is far less severe than the severe drought of more than 30 years ago."
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