At the gate of the Imperial City of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Hua Hu had changed into civilian clothes and stared anxiously at the group of guards guarding the gate. He was waiting for the opportunity, trying every means to meet Feng Zhaoyi and entrust Feng Yuan to her.

But he was just a retired veteran guarding the border. He had no friends in the capital. Although his hair turned gray due to worry, he had nothing to do.

This morning, Hua Hu brought Feng Yuan to the gate of the Imperial City as usual. The atmosphere at the gate of the Imperial City, which was usually bustling with people coming and going, was unusual. No one entered or left the Imperial City, and there was a large group of guards at the gate than usual.

They all lined up on both sides with weapons in hand and solemn expressions on their faces.

A military general was accompanying a eunuch, walking back and forth at the gate of the imperial city. The eunuch pointed from time to time, and the military general nodded and bowed, submissive.

Hua Hu didn't dare to approach, so he came to a tea shop a hundred meters away from the imperial city and ordered two bowls of hot tea. He asked with a smile: "Shopkeeper, what's going on today? Why are there so many?"

Guarded by soldiers?"

The tea seller at the stall smiled and said: "Brother, your accent is not from the capital, right? Today coincides with the winter solstice, which is the day when my royal family of the Wei Dynasty worships their ancestors. My emperor Taiwu of the Wei Dynasty did not return from the expedition in person, so for this reason

The Prince of the Supervisory State, together with the two Zhaoyi on the left and right, went to the Ancestral Temple to perform the ancestor worship ceremony. Brother, you came at the right time, and you will be in for a feast for your eyes later. I am afraid you can’t even imagine the scene, but it is so grand!"

Hua Hu's heart was moved and she asked eagerly: "Will Empress Zuo Zhaoyi and Feng Empress also come to personally participate in the ancestor worship ceremony?"

The shopkeeper said: "This royal winter solstice sacrificial ceremony is no small matter. If Emperor Taiwu were here, he would personally attend the sacrificial ceremony. Since Rouran did not return from the expedition, the prince supervising the country took the place of Emperor Taiwu to worship the ancestors. The two empresses Zhaoyi,

I will go with you."

Hua Hu was overjoyed and rewarded the shopkeeper with a few taels of silver. He took Feng Yuan not far from the city gate and stood by the roadside, waiting for the car to drive out.

Feng Yuan stretched out her little hand, took Hua Hu's hand and asked, "Uncle Hua, why do you look so worried?"

Hua Hu sighed, looked at Feng Yuan with pity and said: "Feng Yuan, Uncle Hua finally got the chance today. If he sees Zuo Zhaoyi later, he will try to hand you over to her. But when traveling in royal cars, they must be heavily guarded.

Ordinary people can't get close to cars no matter what. Uncle Hua is worried about this, how can he meet Feng Zhaoyi and entrust you to her?"

Feng Yuan blinked her big round eyes and said, "Uncle Hua, Feng Yuan has an idea."

Hua Hu said in surprise: "Feng Yuan, you are only four years old, what ideas can you have? Don't disturb Uncle Hua first, let Uncle Hua think about what he can do."

Feng Yuan smiled and said: "Uncle Hua, can't you just dedicate me to the prince as the daughter of a prisoner? In this way, I can enter the palace, and you can receive a large reward and return to your hometown."

Hua Hu was shocked and said: "Feng Yuan, don't talk nonsense. Your uncle Hua is a man who puts benevolence and righteousness first. I fought to my death to rescue you and your brother Feng Xi in order to repay the Feng family for their kindness to me. Now.

After listening to Master Shitui Tuo's words, I want to send you to the palace to be raised by your aunt Feng Zhaoyi. Seeing success is imminent, how could I do such an evil thing for the sake of my own glory and wealth?"

After Hua Hu finished speaking, he knelt down and hugged Feng Yuan tightly. His eyes were full of pity and said: "Feng Yuan, you are so well-behaved. After entering the palace, you should listen to your aunt Feng Zhaoyi's words more. I have already listened.

It is said that Feng Zhaoyi is virtuous and virtuous, and is favored by Emperor Taiwu. She has the style of caring for the world. With your aunt taking care of you, Uncle Hua can rest assured."

Feng Yuan stretched out her little hand and wiped away the frost that had condensed on Huahu's eyebrows and beard. Although her voice was childish, it was full of perseverance and she said softly: "Uncle Hua, I'm not joking. Really, you pretended to catch me.

Man, dedicating me to the prince's chariot is the best way."

Hua Hu was shocked and doubtful, but heard Feng Yuan say slowly: "Uncle Hua, I have long heard that Prince Tuoba Huang has a kind heart, values ​​Confucianism and etiquette. Although I am a prisoner, according to the laws of the Wei Dynasty, when officials commit crimes,

The whole family was executed, only the men were killed, and the women were punished as slaves in the palace or in the official family."

"Zong Ai has exclusive power and kills innocent people indiscriminately without telling the court. If Uncle Hua sacrificed me to the prince, even though Zong Ai knew about it, he would not dare to pursue me openly again. My aunt Feng Zhaoyi will take pity on me if she knows about me.

, she will ask the prince to ask me to accompany her. The prince is kind and remembers Zuo Zhaoyi's virtuous name, and his father's favor will be based on Zuo Zhaoyi's words. In this way, I can enter the palace safely, and Uncle Hua can also receive the reward.

, go home and enjoy your work. Uncle Hua, do you think this plan is feasible?"

Hua Hu looked stunned and looked at little Feng Yuan in front of him in surprise. He couldn't believe that these words came from the mouth of a child who was only over four years old.

Hua Hu pondered for a long time and felt that what Feng Yuan said was very reasonable, but he could not think of a better way than this.

Little Feng Yuan stretched out her little hands that were red from the cold, touched Hua Hu's face and said, "Uncle Hua, don't worry, I will definitely protect myself after entering the palace."

Hua Hu remembered what Shitou Tuo said, and couldn't help but be secretly surprised: This child seems to be a strange person. He has such knowledge at such a young age. Master Shitou Tuo said that this child is beyond words, and he will be the master of the world in the future. Look

What I said here is true.

With tears in her eyes, Hua Hu picked up Feng Yuan and said, "My child, then do as you say. If anything happens to you, Uncle Hua will not live alone, lest the world laugh at me and think that I betrayed my master."

Feng Yuan smiled lightly and said: "Uncle Hua, don't worry! If I, Feng Yuan, get ahead in the future, I will never forget Uncle Hua's life-saving grace, and I will do my best to promote Buddhism for Master Shitui Tuo!"

Hua Hu pressed his old face against Feng Yuan's little face, and his tears couldn't stop flowing down. At this time, the sound of gongs came from the city gate, and many people were already standing in the street, waiting to watch the spectacular scene of the royal family traveling in cars.

A group of brightly dressed Suwei imperial guards poured out from the city gate, and six white horses pulled an imperial chariot slowly out of the city gate. Hua Hu immediately understood that this was the imperial chariot of Prince Tuoba Huang. The Eight Horsemen of the Emperor

, the prince's six horses, with clear levels of hierarchy, the scene is quite spectacular.

After the prince's chariot, there were three large sedans, which must have been ridden by nobles from the harem. During the sound of gongs, Hua Hu suddenly jumped out from the crowd, pulled Feng Yuan, knelt down in the street, and stopped the prince's chariot.

When the Suwei Royal Forest Army saw someone blocking their way, they were all shocked. Dozens of people immediately swarmed forward, each holding a weapon, and surrounded Hua Hu and Feng Yuan, who were kneeling in the middle of the official road.
Chapter completed!