Do you know: I’m Xu Jiazi

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

The emperor looked at the young man who was bowing and saluting in the palace, waved his hands with a kind smile on his face and said:

"Yeah! Go ahead!"

"Minister, please retire."

Zhang Shipan, dressed as a personal guard, bowed and held his hands, and walked out of the palace under the leadership of the internal officials.

The emperor sat behind the imperial desk and looked at Zhang Shipan's back with a look of reminiscence in his eyes.

People have left the main hall,

The emperor still said nothing and looked at the empty space motionlessly, seeming to be lost in some kind of memory.

"Bo"

The candles in the lanterns beside the imperial desk lit up,

The emperor woke up from his memories, took a deep breath and said: "I have forgotten her appearance for so many years, but today when I saw this boy from the Zhang family, I actually remembered a lot of things."

The chief minister at the imperial desk looked towards the direction where Zhang Shipan had just left, bowed and said: "Your Majesty's discerning eyes, this brother and Concubine Zhang are indeed similar in appearance."

I don't know what interesting thing he thought of, but the emperor smiled with a look of reminiscence on his face: "I asked Zhao Zilong and Pei Yuanchen to take care of this child."

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

After the chief minister bowed and finished speaking, he looked up at the emperor.

"What? Is there anything else?"

"Just now, the junior minister next to His Highness came and said that His Highness does not want to change the bodyguards around him."

The emperor was stunned and said angrily: "I shouldn't have asked him! Tell him that the guards must"

The emperor did not continue and shook his head: "Forget it, let him go. I will find an opportunity to let him know how good the Zhang family boy is in the future."

The chief minister bowed in response.

After sitting on the dragon chair for a while, the emperor got up.

Arriving near the queen's chamber,

Looking at the room still lit with bright yellow candles waiting for him, the emperor stepped into the palace with some surprise on his face.

When he saw the smiling queen standing in the room, the emperor smiled unconsciously and said in a flattering tone: "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

The Queen smiled and gave a blessing: "Back to Your Majesty, I am thinking about opening Jinming Pool, and I will be a little happy to see a few good marriages in the capital."

soon,

The bright yellow candle in the queen's bedroom was removed by the female official.

The Grand Chamberlain and the Queen's personal maid came out of the room together.

outside the door,

The candle was gently blown out by the female officer,

By the dim light in the corridor inside the palace,

You can vaguely see the Grand Chamberlain turning slightly sideways and talking to the Queen's personal maid.

the next day,

Tomb Sweeping Day,

The weather is not spring rain, but spring sunshine.

Both the Zhou clan and the residents of Bianjing often went out of the city to pay homage to graves.

The business of paper horse shops in the city and near the city gates is as booming as in previous years.

The sacrifice does not take much time.

Most of the ancestral graves of residents who settled in Bianjing are in their hometowns.

More people burn paper horses and pavilions to offer sacrifices in ancestral halls at home and in Taoist temples inside and outside the city.

It is also not good for people to go directly to other people’s shops to eat after performing sacrifices.

Therefore, the common people and wealthy households in Beijing often set up tables under the shade of sparse trees or near pavilions to drink and eat after the sacrifices.

In fact, it can be regarded as a spring outing out of the city on a day off.

The girls who finally accompanied their families out of the city were innocent and innocent, and they could often be seen picking flowers and breaking willow branches.

On such a day with huge crowds, there are many vendors selling food and various clay toys both inside and outside the city.

The end of Chenshi (after 9 a.m.)

Southeast of Bianjing,

outer city,

Outside Xinsong Gate,

"Huang Pang'er and Shan Ting'er in Yichun Lane, please take a look at the guest officers passing by~"

“Zhouqiao Zhang’s cheese and milk cakes~”

"Tang, thick tang, sweet and delicious tang~"

"Cooking cake~"

"The bamboo-bone paper kite~ flies so high~"

I saw a group of noble youths from Bianjing coming out of the city gate, dressed in rich clothes and riding tall horses.

The sound of the vendors with tarpaulins near the city gate suddenly became louder.

Xu Zaijing rode a black pony, followed by Qingyun and Alan on horseback, and behind him was the horse attendant sitting on the shaft of the carriage looking for books.

Xun Shu held the reins of the horse in his hand and looked enviously at Hai Dongqing, who was standing blindfolded on Alan's shoulder.

"Xunshu, don't always look at me like this! Don't you have something to support?"

As he spoke, Alan said towards the carriage: "Uh-huh!"

"oh?"

Two dog heads wearing leather collars poked out from behind the car curtain.

After looking at Xun Shu on the carriage shaft and Alan beside him,

"Chichi"

The dog stuck out its tongue obsequiously and gasped loudly.

"Stop wagging your tails!"

The sound of green grass training the dog came from the carriage,

"Woo~"

The two dogs whimpered pitifully,

Then a hand appeared on each of the two dogs' collars, and soon the dogs' heads were pulled into the car.

"Xu~"

Gu Tingye rode to Xu Zaijing's side,

He glanced into the distance and said, "Didn't Rong Xian say he was waiting for us outside the Xinsong Gate? Why can't we see anyone yet?"

Xu Zaijing shook his head and said, "Who knows, just wait here."

As he spoke, Xu Zaijing gently moved the reins, and the little Liju stopped.

Gu Tingye on the side leaned over with fond eyes and touched the oily fur between the little Liju's neck.

Then, Gu Tingye said to Qi Heng and Liang Han behind him: "Let's wait here for Rong Xian."

Qi Heng and Liang Han, who were talking behind them, waved their hands to indicate they knew.

Hearing Gu Tingye's words, the surrounding vendors smiled and cupped their hands and said, "Would you guys like to try some of the cheese and milk cakes from the Zhang family in Zhouqiao?"

Xu Zaijing and the others did not speak.

Qingyun took Zhique and Buwei off their horses and walked to the stalls.

Buwei picked up the milk cake on the stall and smelled it, then said to Liang Han who was following him: "This smells authentic!"

Diaoche picked up a piece of milk cake and put it directly into his mouth.

"It's not what brother said."

"Brother Qingyun, try it."

Qingyun took the milk cake that Buwei handed over, tasted it and nodded: "It tastes the same as the Zhang family's."

"Thank you guys for the compliments. To be honest, our boss is the son-in-law of the Zhang family in Zhouqiao!"

Qingyun looked at Xu Zaijing and said, "Young Master?"

Xu Zaijing nodded: "Buy some as snacks. Check out the others too."

"Yes, sir!"

This group of young people in bright clothes, horses, and nobles are already attracting attention when they stop here.

Just for a moment,

There were several carriages decorated with flowers that passed by, and someone opened the curtains and looked at them.

There are also passers-by walking out of the city,

After seeing Xu Zaijing and his party, he stopped to watch.

Among them are idle men and scoundrels, as well as older girls and younger wives.

After hearing the conversation between Qingyun and the others, they

Many passers-by gathered in front of the vendors and followed suit to buy a few things to eat.

There was no one around Xu Zaijing, Qi Heng, Gu Tingye and others.

But Buwei and Zhique, who were shopping, were surrounded by several young girls wearing new spring shirts and holding round fans.

Girls in the market do not have so many rules and regulations.

At this time, taking advantage of the crowds and excitement,

Little sisters with shy faces, you squeeze me, I push you and look at Junxiu Buwei and Zhique,

Looking at him, his face felt a little hot and red.

A woman in the crowd rolled her eyes at the little girls and said, "Silly girl, what's so interesting about those two young boys! It's better to have a strong man next to him. He's someone who can hurt people at first glance."

When the ruffians on the side heard this, they all cheered: "Mother Cow, I'm free tomorrow!"

Another person said: "Sister Niu, I won't go to Jinmingchi anymore. How about I go to your house to care for you?"

A few words came out,

The woman was not frightened. She glanced up and down at the two scoundrels who made the noise, looked at the scoundrels' crotches, then shook her head and said, "You two are not qualified."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Passersby laughed.

Listening to the voices around me,

Gu Tingye glanced at Qingyun and also laughed.

At this time, there was the sound of horse hooves.

"ha!"

"Those in front get out of here!"

A knight shouted towards the roadside.

Because of Xu Zaijing and his party, the official road outside the Xin Song Gate was a little crowded.

Hearing the shouts, passers-by moved to both sides one after another, causing some confusion.

"Is that Rongxian?"

Gu Tingye stepped on the stirrups, stood up and looked towards the city wall.

Xu Zaijing's little horse was tall, and he had good eyesight. He could clearly see the person coming in the city gate without having to stand up, and said: "The knight is wearing the armor of the palace guard, but he is not Rongxian. He looks a bit unfamiliar."

"Dong, dong dong~"

"Woo buzz~"

The sound of drums and horns came from the direction of the city gate.

Hearing this movement,

Xu Zaijing and Qingyun quickly comforted their somewhat excited mounts.

The attention of everyone outside the city was also attracted by this movement.

After the trumpet sounds,

The drums sounded rhythmically, and between the drums there were gongs and bamboo baskets playing.

Qi Heng and Liang Han beside Xu Zaijing were in the same posture as Gu Tingye - standing in stirrups and looking towards the city wall.

After Gu Tingye took a look, he said with a bit of envy in his tone: "Oh, there are so many people looking at the Wind Chasing Forbidden Army who came out of the city today. They are really extravagant."

Qi Heng nodded: "Second uncle said yes!"

Xu Zaijing also nodded.

Don’t blame them for sighing,

It’s really because they have seen the Wind-Chasing Forbidden Army leaving the city around Qingming Festival in previous years.

But today, the imperial troops leaving the city had clear banners, and the armors worn by the men and horses were particularly exquisite. They were walking slowly at this time, which contrasted with the majesty of the knights and their neat military appearance.

Saying,

The sound of horse hooves gradually became louder.

soon,

In the sound of tapping,

The leading knight was in front, leading the imperial troops towards the outside of the city.

When passing Xu Zaijing and his party, the leading knight glanced at Xu Zaijing and the little Liju under him, and also looked at Gu Tingye, Qi Heng and others.

Looking at the costumes and mounts of several people, the knight at the front had a rather amused expression on his face.

Because near the city gate, this group of forbidden cavalry was not very fast.

Liang Han looked at the knight, pointed at the man with his finger and said, "Don't you know us?"

As he said this, Liang Han looked at Xu Zaijing and Gu Tingye with some surprise on his face, and then said: "Brother Jing, Brother Ye, what does the expression on his face mean?"

Among the forbidden troops,

The cavalrymen following the first knight followed the gaze of the knight at the front and looked towards Xu Zaijing and the others.

Subsequently,

When passing by several people,

Some of the cavalrymen raised their hands in greeting,

But some people spit on the ground.

When Qi Heng saw this scene,

He looked at Xu Zaijing with confusion on his face.

Liang Han shook his head angrily and frowned: "What does this mean? How many brothers have issues with them?"

Gu Tingye stared at the knight who spat: "What the hell do you mean! Ha!"

Before he finished speaking, Gu Tingye sat back on the saddle, pulled the reins hard, and followed the group of wind-chasing imperial troops with an angry expression.

"Brother Jing, can't we wait for Rongxian?"

Qi Heng looked at Xu Zaijing who was riding the horse to follow him and shouted.

Xu Zaijing turned around and said, "Leave someone here, let's follow him!"

"I don't know if I had any festivals with them before, but I will definitely have them after a while! Ha!"

East Royal Garden,

Located in the southeast of Bianjing,

Outside Xinsong Gate in the outer city,

It was originally the garden of the royal prince.

Later, it was taken back to the imperial court and became the royal garden.

After becoming an imperial garden, the flowers and trees produced are very outstanding, comparable to the planting gardens outside the northeastern city of Bianjing.

There are three-story wooden buildings built in the garden.

Upstairs, you can have a panoramic view of the lush gardens and beautiful ponds.

In the garden today,

There are many carved BMW cars parked around the wooden building.

Downstairs, you can vaguely hear the music played by the musicians upstairs.

There were also female envoys coming towards the wooden building from all around, all holding freshly picked flowers in their hands.

upstairs,

The spring breeze passed by,

The gauze beside the window moved together with the green smoke from the incense burner,

The ladies and envoys in the building,

Some are using scissors to trim flower branches for flower arrangements.

Some are making garlands with soft willow branches picked off by the maids.

Some are crushing the flowers to check the color of the juice.

Near the window,

There is an incense burner on the long desk,

Not far from the incense burner, there is an inkstone and snow-white rice paper pressed by a paperweight.

Rong Feiyan sat aside, holding her face in her hands and smiling as she looked at the fifth lady of the Li family and Hai Chaoyun who were standing by the long desk.

"Sister Chaoyun, hurry up and pick up, or you will lose if you don't pick up!"

The fifth lady of the Li family urged with a smile.

Hai Chaoyun said anxiously: "Wu Niang, please wait! I will have inspiration soon!"

As he said this, Hai Chaoyun looked outside the building,

Then,

Hai Chaoyun pointed out the window in surprise and said, "Look, there are cavalry out of the city on the official road over there!"

The fifth mother of the Li family said: "Sister Chaoyun, that is the Chasing Wind Cavalry that will leave the city every year. It is a sight in our Bianjing. It is nothing special. You should accept my poem first."

Rong Feiyan smiled and nodded.

Hai Chaoyun glanced at the two of them and said, "In previous years, were there any young men from Bianjing who competed with the cavalry in speed and skill?"

"ah?"

Rong Feiyan stood up and looked outside with the fifth lady of the Li family who narrowed her eyes.

Outside Xinsong Gate,

Rongxian wore bright armor,

Riding a horse with an unhappy look on his face,

Behind him were several cavalrymen who were dressed like him.

"Ya Nei, is it really okay if we don't follow them?"

"If you have something to do, I will take care of it. You thief, you dare to steal my limelight!"

Rong Xian spoke and looked around: "Why haven't Brother Jing and Brother Ye arrived yet?"

"Yameni, over there it looks like the Xu family's carriage, and Liang Liulang's personal servant."

After Rong Xian took a quick look, he rode his horse and walked over.

Listening to a few words relayed by Diaoche,

Rongxian's eyes lit up:

"What? Someone spat at Gu Erlang?"

"After Erlang caught up, Wulang also followed?"

"Hahaha! I really don't know how high the sky is! How long has Wulang been away?"

Fishing Car pointed at the smoke and dust that had not yet dissipated from the official road in the distance: "We just left for a while."

Rongxian quickly took control of the horse and walked in the direction pointed by the fishing cart.

After the horse took two steps and came to the middle of the road,

He then knocked the horse's belly hard: "Drive!"

The horse galloped out with its hooves raised.

Seeing this, Rongxian's personal followers hurriedly followed.

Rongxian whipped his mount several times on horseback.

After the horse picks up speed,

Rong Xian controlled the reins with one hand and pointed the riding whip forward with the other hand and shouted: "Wu Lang, wait a moment, I will help you!"