Wang Zhijing

Li chatting, knowing that they will stay in Lianjiang City tonight, stay for a few days, after Qi Guoli Department and other followers catch up and gather in one place, they still have to wait for the decree to allow them to enter the capital.

The capital of the empire is not allowed to enter unless there is a special decree. This rule has been established since the first Emperor Yun pacified the world. After thousands of years, it is as mysterious as ever.

Even Lianjiang City, which is hundreds of miles away from the imperial capital, still needs Han Li to show his seal before he can bring everyone from the Qi Kingdom into the city.

After entering the city, he stayed in a post house specially for boarding and lodging for the pilgrims from the Zong Kingdom. Since then, the journey has come to an end, and it will take some time to circle around.

Han Li counted the days and said that the convoy behind would probably arrive after the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.He assigned a servant to each member of the Qi Kingdom, saying that he could be a guide for everyone, and they could wander around Lianjiang City as they wished.

After arranging everything, Han Li led the welcoming officials to go.Everyone left looked at each other in blank dismay, knowing that this was the behavior of being restrained.

You can't enter the imperial capital to accompany the emperor, you can't retreat and leave Lianjiang City to walk around at will.The only thing you can do is to "wander around" in the city.

Su Yun said goodbye to Lian Fang and went to her guest room.

Immediately slow down for a day, and by this time, my heart has calmed down a little.

At least he is safe.

also……

For a courtier, there is nothing else.

When the heart settles down, I feel tired.In the past three days, the continuous running, coupled with unexpected shocks and various unexpected events, made people physically and mentally exhausted.

After blowing out the candles, Fang Fang lay down, but there was a knock on the door outside the house.

"Master Su!" It was the servant who was assigned to take care of his daily life, knocking on the door loudly, and his voice was urgent.

"Master Su, get up quickly, His Majesty's order has arrived!"

207 Into the Capital

There is only one sentence in this decree.

The person who sent this oral order was Qian Kun.

Gan Kun came in a hurry, and when he saw Su Yun coming out, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Lord Su, go and clean up quickly. His Majesty ordered you to enter the palace."

Enter the palace?

Su Yun was taken aback.

However, Gan Kun didn't intend to explain too much. Seeing that Su Yun was not moving, he stretched out his hand and pushed him on the shoulder, "Xu Shi in the palace will give you the key, and I can just make it to the imperial capital by water, Mr. Su, don't delay." , let's go!"

Seeing that he was in such a hurry, he knew that it was the emperor's destiny, if he couldn't bring him here on time, he might be punished severely.

Su Yun paused for a moment before turning and entering the room.When I was away from home, I didn't have anything long on my body, but a package for a change of clothes, I picked it up and came out in a moment.

"go!"

Qian Kun had already prepared the horse and threw the reins to Su Yun. Without further ado, he got on the horse first, pointed forward and said, "Follow me."

Su Yun galloped behind Qian Kun.

At that time, the red sun disappeared and the stars first appeared.Thousands of houses in Lianjiang City are lit up, and it's time for dinner.The two drove straight east from the main road in the city, and got off the horse and boarded the boat at the east ferry.

The special boat is not big, but it is fast, it should be parked on the shore for a long time, and it is specially used to pick up people.

After boarding the boat, Qian Kun still didn't say much, and ordered the helmsman to lift the anchor immediately.

If the ship is like an arrow leaving the string, it is clearly heading north of the river, but the speed of sailing against the wind is comparable to that of chariots and horses on the shore, the helmsman is really skilled.

Su Yun walked out of the cabin.

Qian Kun looked back and saw him standing on the bow of the boat without saying a word, his hair was blown by the night wind, his handsome face like a bright moon was as calm as the water of the lotus river, even the wind in the dark night could not stir up the slightest waves.

He looked at him and smiled, "Master Su is really calm."

Can't hold back, can you explain why?Su Yun still looked at the long river in front of him and did not speak.

Qian Kun stared at the fascinating side face in a daze, and after a long while, he looked away and looked at the river ahead.After a while, he pointed to a bridge building not far away and said, "After crossing the Shenqiao, you will enter the capital. The Lianjiang Waterway leads directly to the Royal Wharf of the Forbidden Garden. There will be someone to pick you up to your residence."

Su Yun nodded and said, "Okay."

Just one word, nothing else to say.

Qian Kun turned his head and looked at him again, and finally couldn't help it: "Don't you have anything to ask me?"

Su Yun shook his head: "No."

The straightforward man scratched the back of his head, and suddenly smiled.

"You southerners, it's really awkward. You are so weird in your heart, but you still have to act like nothing happened. Aren't you afraid of being overwhelmed?"

Hearing these two sentences, Su Yun couldn't help laughing.

Turning his eyes back to the distant river, he put his eyes on the face of the tall and heroic man beside him. He had to raise his head slightly to meet his gaze.

"Gan Junmen, in fact, you are about to die, right?"

The straightforward nature of the northerners is fully demonstrated in the bold and cold warrior in front of him.Usually unsmiling, the occasional straightforward smile and slightly childish little movements make people feel amiable and approachable.

Su Yun smiled and said again: "Actually, whether you ask or not, the result is the same. Once you enter the palace, you will know for yourself, so why bother?"

Gan Kun was stunned for a while, his eyes were blank, as if he had seen something rare and was fascinated.Suddenly, his face became hot, and he turned his eyes away.

Muttering like talking to himself.

"So... you can laugh too."

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208 Imperial Palace

It turns out...you can laugh too.

I don't know why, hearing this sentence actually caused a dull pain in my ears.

How long?Never really laughed?

A face appeared inexplicably in his mind.

It was the alluring face with the corners of her lips slightly raised.

How long?

Did he ever show a smile?

How long?

Whether relative or separated.

Whether in the past or today.

I can't smile anymore.

Maybe, chasing after was a mistake?

He doesn't need his protection at all.

His existence just reminded him again and again of those things in the past—the things that he had already decided to obliterate and discard.

Su Yun suddenly felt confused.Always insisting on what you think is right, and constantly insisting on your wish to be fulfilled, maybe it is just wishful thinking at all.

It's just wishful thinking to make my conscience feel better.

For another person, there is no benefit at all.

He accepted his following, just giving him a chance to make him feel at ease.

Peace of mind, and then leave.

No more troubles.

that is it.

"Master Su, please go ashore."

Qian Kun's call interrupted Su Yun's thoughts, he raised his head, and the boat had already landed.

Galloping along the way, thoughts are like waves, and the scenery along the road seems to have disappeared, and one has already reached the depths of the imperial capital.

"here is?"

"Emperor Palace." Gan Kun replied, pointing to a brightly lit place on the shore, "The forbidden garden of the deep palace, the royal garden of the sleeping palace, should be the same as your Qi Kingdom?"

Of course not.

The Imperial Palace of the Northern Territory, the center of the world.

The location is the highest peak overlooking the mountains, rivers and land.

Su Yun was in a daze when looking back at the way he came from behind.As far as the eye can see, the lights of Wanjia are crawling under their feet.

Where is... the imperial capital?

But why, it seems to be thousands of miles away from the imperial palace?

It seems that this imperial palace is above the floating clouds, the top of the mountains, and has nothing to do with the fireworks in the world below.

Even at night, there is still a faint light in the place where we are.It seems that because of being close to the sky and the fairy universe, this place is not sinking all day long.

Su Yun turned his gaze to the depths of the palace, where he could see the sea of ​​clouds.Those pavilions are floating and sinking in the vast clouds and mists. At first glance, they are looming like mirages, which can be regarded as an illusion of the eyes.

A fairyland on earth is probably nothing more than this.

"This one, is Master Su Yunsu from the Qi Kingdom?" one person asked.

Su Yun followed the sound and turned his eyes, only to see a woman standing not far away, Ping Ping Ting Ting.

The woman was wearing a slim gown, official boots, and a high bun of black hair, looking sassy and heroic.If you hadn't heard her speak, you would have mistaken her for a handsome young official.But even though she was wearing an official uniform, she stood in a graceful posture, with a smile on her brows and eyes, showing a rare charm for northerners. The combination of heroism and beauty was indescribably harmonious and moving.

"This is Xi Yu, the imperial court official." Qian Kun said to Su Yun, stepped forward and smiled at the woman, "I didn't expect that it was Official Yu who came to pick me up. If I knew I would get off the boat at the pier in front, I don't need to go back. .This is Lord Su Yun."

Xi Yu curled up and bowed to Su Yun first—it was a man's fist-clasping salute, with a gentle voice, "Master Su is well, please don't be restrained when you come here. From now on, your daily life will be completely Let Xiyu take care of the arrangements, but if you need anything, just tell Xiyu."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Su Yun to open his mouth, he straightened up and his almond eyes flew sideways, casting a blank glance on Gan Kun on one side. "Grand Commander, you are really annoying, making me wait a long time! Your Majesty hasn't gone to bed yet, so you have the nerve to say you have to go back to rest early!"

Gan Kun chuckled and scratched his head, "Then... I will enter the palace with Guan Yu? Today, His Highness Xiaoqi returns to the palace, so His Majesty will naturally clean up for him."

"That's not true." Xi Yu said, "After driving for a few days, His Highness is naturally very tired, so he needs to rest well tonight. And Princess Kuang Dan didn't come back... Ah, I was just talking to you and flirting with Yuan Ke It's on the side!"

Xiyu smiled apologetically at Su Yun as he spoke, stretched out his hand and pushed Gan Kun's shoulder, and said in an impatient tone, "Okay, okay, go quickly, don't delay me from doing serious things."

"Okay, okay." Gan Kun agreed in good temper repeatedly, "Master Su will leave it to you, and I will report to Commander Yao tomorrow morning."

"understood."

Xiyu replied, ignored Gan Kun, bowed to Su Yun again, and said with a smile: "Master Su, please come with me."

Su Yun nodded, also bowing: "Thank you, Yu Guan."

Xiyu smiled and said, "Master Su, just call me Xiyu." He turned around and walked to lead the way.

Su Yun followed behind her, only to feel that the slender woman in front of her was walking like flying, without any trace in the Forbidden Garden of Southern Border.