However, the facts proved that Lu Fang's efforts were in vain.
In the next ten days or so, Lu Fang successfully arrived at the outskirts of Kyoto after many twists and turns on the road and many trips by land and water.
Not to mention the assassin on the road, not even an assassin's hair was seen.
He felt that maybe Liang Shi felt that he should not have the courage to ask Liang Hanmin to take back his life, or maybe Liang Shi felt that there was some use in keeping his own life?
The most likely thing is that Liang Siqi may have done something.
But it’s hard to say whether Liang Shi will kill himself.
Lu Fang always felt that the time when Liang Shi was most likely to have murderous intentions towards him would be when he begged Liang Hanmin to take back his life.
He didn't believe that Liang Shi had no spies in Kyoto.
Kyoto.
It may not be the most prosperous place in Dayu, but it is definitely the most eye-catching place in Dayu.
political center.
The seat of imperial power.
This place has had special significance since ancient times.
This city has a historical depth and majesty that is far beyond comparison with Tanzhou City. At this time, it had a population of millions, and it was not surprising that it was the largest city in the world.
Even though Lu Fang had seen large cities in later generations with populations of hundreds or tens of millions, he was still shocked when he arrived in Kyoto.
The lively atmosphere of the market blows in your face.
There are no high-rise buildings or buildings, but there are crowds of people rubbing shoulders with each other.
There are people in various costumes and looks, including many with overseas or foreign faces.
There are also graceful beauties from the Western Regions.
Lu Fang was like a child who had never seen the world before, looking around and around.
The liveliness of Kyoto is far beyond that of Tanzhou.
He suddenly understood why the people in Kyoto looked down upon the people in Tanzhou, including Liang Dong.
People who grew up in a place like Kyoto are always a little higher than the emperor, no matter whether they have the ability or not, their vision, and their spirit.
Even Lu Fang, a foreigner who came to Kyoto for the first time, could roughly tell at a glance which people on the street were from Kyoto and which ones, like himself, were from out of town.
Only a moment after entering the city, Lu Fang completely lost his sense of direction.
"Brother, do you know how to get to the residence of Mr. Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry?"
Fortunately, there was an endless stream of pedestrians on the road, so he politely stopped an official.
In Kyoto, let alone officials, officials are all over the place. As the saying goes, ministers are everywhere, and ministers are as numerous as dogs. It is an exaggeration of course, but low-level officials can indeed be seen everywhere on the streets.
They did not wear official robes, but there were some decorations that ordinary people could not override.
The clerk was not angry when Lu Fang stopped him like this. He just looked at Lu Fang with some surprise.
Even though we are in a place like Kyoto, it is quite surprising to be able to have contact with the residence of the Minister of Industry.
After all, with the official system of Da Chongqing, there are not many people who can be higher than the Minister of Industry.
Seeing that Lu Fang was quite luxurious and well-dressed, the little official's eyes softened a bit, and then he said: "I'm afraid it's not easy for me to find out where Lord Shangshu lives, but you can go outside the Suzaku Gate and ask the guards on duty at the palace gate.
Ask around. If they don't tell you where the Lord Shangshu's residence is, you should also ask where the Lord Shangshu's sedan is, and then wait on the street. The Lord Shangshu will definitely have to pass there when he returns home from work.
of."
He talked for a long time and seemed quite enthusiastic.
Lu Fang listened, but smiled bitterly in his heart.
He did know that Zhuque Gate was the main entrance to the Imperial City of Dayu. Yu Street was the street in front of Zhuque Gate.
But he didn't know how to get there.
What's more, I didn't expect that I would have to wait until Yu Yuanwei got off work.
But there is no way.
When he came to Kyoto, he would definitely go to visit Yu Yuanwei.
"Thank you, brother. Why don't you tell me more about how to get to the Suzaku Gate?"
Lu Fang cupped his hands and said to the clerk.
The clerk smiled and said: "It's easy. Suzaku Gate and Imperial Street are the central line of our Kyoto. You can continue walking north from here...and then go straight north along Central Street."
He spoke for probably dozens of seconds.
Lu Fang's head felt dizzy for a moment. After thanking him again, he staggered away.
Then I wandered around the bustling Kyoto like a headless fly for more than an hour, and after asking for directions countless times, I finally appeared outside the Suzaku Gate.
This is already a place where idlers are not allowed to approach at will.
But Lu Fang didn't know that in fact, at every door in Kyoto, there were "luyazizi" who made a living by showing people the way. As long as they were given some benefits, let alone Yu Yuanwei's mansion, no matter how remote Kyoto was,
The place is also clean for them.
It's a pity that Lu Fang walked into Kyoto recklessly at that time. With his head held high, even the streetwalkers thought he was from Kyoto.
Looking at the cold and cold Zhuque Gate and the extremely tall palace gate corridor, the guards holding spears, Lu Fang did not hesitate and walked over directly.
The guards ignored him.
When he got closer, Lu Fang said to the guard standing outside: "Brother, do you know where the residence of Master Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, is?"
The guard ignored him.
That little official couldn’t have deceived him, right?
Lu Fang thought to himself.
Then he took out a few taels of silver from his purse without leaving any trace, stuffed it into the guard, and said at the same time: "I am Master Yu's student, and I just came to Beijing from another place."
The guard looked a little surprised.
Then he hurriedly threw away his hand and said: "What are you doing!"
His face changed.
This is the Zhuque Gate!
At the feet of the Emperor!
Not to mention the Suzaku Gate, even at the outermost city gate in Kyoto, absolutely no guard would dare to accept such benefits.
But Lu Fang didn't understand this and said, "Buy some wine for the brothers."
The other guards looked at their noses with their eyes, and their noses looked at their hearts. They wanted to laugh but suppressed it.
The guard rolled his eyes at Lu Fang angrily and said, "You are trying to kill us."
Then he suddenly remembered what Lu Fang had just said, "You said you are a student of Yu Shangshu?"
Lu Fang nodded, "Exactly."
The guard looked him up and down several times and muttered: "I've never heard that Yu Shangshu has such a young student..."
But he still said: "Then you just wait here. After another half hour, Yu Shangshu should have left. When his sedan comes out, I will give you a wink."
"Thank you."
Lu Fang repeatedly raised his hand.
Then seeing that the guard had no intention of paying any more attention to him, he walked to the imperial street and squatted on his own.
I felt a little helpless.
I didn't expect that I would encounter such embarrassment when I first arrived in Kyoto. I was squatting like a beggar outside the Zhuque Gate, waiting for Yu Yuanwei to leave.
And just after a while, several people suddenly walked out from the Zhuque Gate.
The leader is short, dressed luxuriously, and wearing a hosta. His face is very fair, and his mouth is full of smiles.
The few people behind them lowered their heads.
When the guard at the door saw it, his expression changed slightly, and then he quickly lowered his eyes.