The imperial capital of the Dayu Empire is located in the hinterland of the Central Plains of Dongsheng Shenzhou.
Ever since Emperor Taizu of the Dayu Empire led his army five thousand years ago to subdue all the countries around the Central Plains and established his capital here, the Imperial City has been the most desirable place for all the surrounding countries.
The dragon holds a treasure in its head to catch the morning sun, and the phoenix spits out its tassels to carry the sunset.
This is the best praise that the world can give to the largest city in the Central Plains.
Xie Heng looked up and saw a city gate dozens of feet high. The three large characters of Xuanwu Gate with iron paintings and silver hooks were carved on the top of the city gate tower. A domineering aura that overwhelms the world came to his face.
But within this momentum, there was an extremely obscure whine and unyielding feeling, a vague feeling of resonance with the holy beast, which was faintly heard from the other three directions of the Imperial Capital.
At the same time, in Xie Heng's chaotic sea of consciousness, the trace of human luck that had disappeared unexpectedly resurfaced again, rolling in the sea of consciousness, seemingly echoing the luck in the imperial capital.
"Mr. Xie, according to legend, Emperor Taizu led a million-strong army to sweep across the northern barbarians."
"After returning to the court after the victory, in order to show the great martial arts of our Dayu Empire, I ordered people to change the original name to the current Xuanwumen."
Seeing Xie Heng stop and look at the big characters on the city gate, Han Yifei on the side smiled and explained the origin of the name of the city gate.
"Oh, Mr. Han, he is indeed knowledgeable."
Xie Heng praised him and then asked.
"What was the name of this city gate before that?"
"Legend has it that the previous name was Xuanwumen."
When he heard the words "Xuanwumen", Xie Heng's heart moved and he asked lightly.
"Oh, does Mr. Han know the names of the other city gates?"
Seeing that Xie Heng seemed to be very interested in the name of this city gate, Han Yifei smiled.
"It is said that the outer city of the Imperial City has a total of twelve gates, which were designed by the astrology master at that time."
"The four directions, southeast, northwest, are the Qinglong Gate in the east, the White Tiger Gate in the west, and the Suzaku Gate in the south. Our current location is the Xuanwu Gate due north of the Imperial Capital."
After hearing what Han Yifei said, Xie Heng's inner feeling became even stronger.
After a long time, Xie Heng said lightly.
"Perhaps, the city gate here should be called Xuanwu Gate, it would be more appropriate."
Turning around and saying hello, Xiao Bai, who was standing next to the snack shop, walked slowly towards the city.
Xie Heng's words made Han Yifei confused. He couldn't understand the meaning of Xie Heng's words. After thinking about it, for a Qigong practitioner like Xie Heng, he should have seen something that ordinary people can't.
thing.
Then he shook his head, no longer thought about it, and followed him.
Passing through Xuanwumen, the hundred-foot-wide Shenwu Street is even more crowded with people. Starting from the tall tower, there are houses dotted on both sides, including teahouses, wine shops, foot shops, butcher shops, temples, public houses, etc.
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The shops and warehouses on both sides of the street spread all the way to the end of the road. There were also all kinds of people of all colors walking back and forth on the street.
"Wow, there's so much food to eat? It's so lively."
Xiaobai was attracted by this bustling scene.
Like a mouse that fell into a rice barn, Xiaobai excitedly rushed into the food stall on the roadside. He kept shouting:
"Xiao Daojun, there are so many delicious foods, come quickly."
"Xiao Bai, we don't have a lot of expenses. I have to buy some fine wine, so you have to save a little for me."
Xie Heng and Han Yifei followed closely behind. Xie Heng walked towards the snack stall as he spoke.
Not long after, Xiaobai, who was originally empty-handed, was now carrying a lot of food of all kinds, and was walking hard on the street.
Looking at the three words "Zui Xian Ju", Xie Heng smiled slightly.
"Mr. Han, shall we go in for a drink?"
"good."
"Thank you, sir, please."
Han Yifei raised his head, glanced at the restaurant's plaque, and signaled with a smile.
"Guests, would you like to ask whether you want to be a top-notch person or stay in a hotel?"
As soon as he stepped through the gate of Zuixianju, a young man in plain clothes walked towards him and greeted him warmly.
"Waiter, do you have any good wine here? Please give me a bottle. Also, some of your signature food."
After walking to an empty seat by the window and sitting down, Han Yifei turned to the waiter and asked.
"This guest must be visiting the Imperial Capital for the first time, right?"
"Oh, little second brother, how did you know? Can you still pinch me?"
The waiter's words immediately attracted the attention of Xie Heng and Han Yifei. Only Xiaobai was concentrating on solving the snacks in his hands and had no time to pay attention.
Xie Heng asked even more curiously.
"Hey, this gentleman is really good at joking. How can he be an expert at pinching and calculating?"
"It's just that if you are from the Imperial Capital, or come to the Imperial Capital frequently, there will be no one who doesn't know about our fine wines in Zuixianju."
"Oh? So, your store is quite famous for its wine? I wonder what kind of wine it is?"
Han Yifei also became interested at this time and couldn't help but ask.
"Two gentlemen, this is no small brag. The apricot blossom wine we make in Zuixianju is a famous wine in the Imperial City. No one who has tasted it can say anything bad about it."
"How about I serve you two a pot and have a taste."
"Go quickly, go quickly, you said it so well, Xie has wanted to try it for a long time, and I will send you some of the store's signature food, so go quickly."
Xie Heng said, throwing a piece of silver towards the waiter.
Seeing Xie Heng take out a piece of silver, the clerk's face immediately put on a bright smile and quickly ran to the counter. He was still shouting loudly:
"A pot of apricot blossom stuffing and two pounds of soy sauce beef."
After drinking the apricot blossom brew in the cup in one gulp, Xie Heng could not help but admire:
"Good wine, really good wine."
He listened to the banter of the drinkers in the wine shop, which sounded like a businessman, and from time to time a few vulgar singing voices came out. He looked at the pedestrians coming and going leisurely outside the open door of the wine shop.
Xie Heng, who was leaning against the window, felt a sense of comfort that he had not seen for a long time.
Looking up at Han Yifei, who was already blushing, Xie Heng asked a little drunkenly:
"Mr. Han, now that you have arrived in the Imperial Capital, what are your plans next?"
Han Yifei looked at Xie Heng with hazy eyes and said vaguely:
"Oh, student, student is going to the Academy to visit some classmates."
Boom~
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sound of something hitting the table.
However, Han Yifei completely lay down on the table. Not long after, a slight snoring sound was heard, making Xie Heng click his tongue and shake his head.
"Hey, what happened to you when you dropped your book bag? Are you drunk?"
After taking a look at Han Yifei, who couldn't sit up anymore, Xiaobai, who had just wiped out the food in his hand, couldn't help but push him curiously and asked.
"Yeah, this guy dropped his book bag, he's really a bad drinker."
Hearing Xiaobai's teasing voice, Xie Heng smiled slightly and turned to look at the various pedestrians outside the window.
Suddenly, a figure caught Xie Heng's eyes.
I saw that the man was extremely handsome, his face was like a sculpture, his facial features were distinct, and his angular face was extremely handsome. He looked bohemian on the outside, but the sparkle in his eyes inadvertently made people not to underestimate him.
Watching this young man, surrounded by a group of servants, swaggering past on the street, Xie Heng frowned slightly and thought to himself:
"Strange, why does this man have a hint of rat-like aura that is faintly visible?"
Thinking of this, he turned to Xiaobai and gave a simple explanation, and Xie Heng disappeared.