The carriages and horses rustled, and the pedestrians carried bows and arrows at their waists.
Well, don’t get me wrong. This is not a scene of catching a young man. What follows is not a sad scene of ‘the wife is seeing off her husband’, but a grand motorcade with flags waving.
Changsun Wugou took a group of children to Huangzhuang outside the city to experience farming. They were accompanied by Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Li Zhi, Princess Gaoyang, Princess Chengyang, Princess Jinyang and others. Chen Jingke naturally followed the team.
Several older princes and princesses were riding on horseback, while the eldest grandson Wugao, Princess Chengyang, Princess Jinyang and Chen Jingke were riding in huge chariots.
Princess Chengyang, who is seven years old, is very eager to ride a horse and keeps her eyes on her brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, she has to wait two years if she really wants to ride a horse.
Princess Jinyang cuddled up next to Chen Jingke, and the two chatted happily, mainly because Chen Jingke teased her.
"Xiao Sizi, do you miss me?"
"think."
"What are you thinking about?"
"I want to go anywhere."
"It's better for me than the eldest brother or the second brother."
"Hello."
"It's better for me, the eldest sister and the second sister."
"Hello."
"It's better for me, Mother Aye."
The little girl turned to look at her mother, while the eldest grandson Wugou looked at her with a smile.
After hesitating for a moment, she said guiltily: "Hello, dear mother."
Changsun Wugou glanced at him proudly, as if he was showing off.
Chen Jingke said with a sad face: "Ah, little Sizi, I'm so sad. I'm so good to you, but you don't even kiss me."
Xiao Sizi became a little anxious, glanced at his mother again, and whispered in his ear: "Hello, brother."
"Haha..." Chen Jingke laughed, hugged her and said, "Little Sizi is so good, I didn't hurt you in vain."
The eldest grandson Wugou kicked him angrily and said, "Okay, we haven't even gotten married yet and have already started to drive a wedge between our mother and daughter. Be careful if I go back on my word."
"Hehe." Chen Jingke quickly stopped after getting an advantage and did not dare to continue to be good.
He took out the food box he had brought with him from behind. There were two layers in total, each containing different foods.
"This is popcorn made from rice. I added some sugar when making it. It's sweet and delicious."
"This is made by boiling popcorn and white sugar into syrup, mixing it evenly, compacting it in a bar mold, and then cutting it. I call it rice cake."
"It's delicious, it's delicious. Auntie, give it a try." Chen Jingke said, took out a piece of rice cake and gave it to Li Mingda: "Xiao Sizi, give this to mother."
"Yeah." Although little Sizi was very greedy, he still held it in both hands obediently and handed it to the eldest grandson Wugao: "Mother, eat."
"You know the truth." Changsun Wugou glanced at him with satisfaction, and then said to his daughter with a smile: "Little Sizi is so good."
When Princess Chengyang heard that there was delicious food, she took her eyes away from the horses and said, "I want to eat too."
Chen Jingke handed her a piece and said, "Eat it."
She immediately hugged it and started chewing it.
At this time, Chen Jingke handed another piece to Xiao Sizi and said, "This piece belongs to the eldest brother."
Little Sizi licked his lips and was obviously very greedy, but he didn't ask for food. Instead, he carried it to the side of the carriage and shouted through the guardrail: "Brother, brother, here..."
Li Chengqian had already paid attention to the inside of the car. When he heard Xiao Sizi calling him, he pulled the reins and approached the chariot. He took the rice cake and said dotingly: "Little Sizi is so good."
Chen Jingke handed her another piece and said, "This belongs to the second brother."
Li Tai had been waiting outside for a long time. He took the rice cake with a smile and said, "Haha... I'm so good, little Si. Thank you Jing Ke."
Next, Li Zhi and Princess Gaoyang each had a share, including the wet nurse on the carriage next door, all of which were delivered by Xiao Sizi.
Changsun Wugou looked at this scene and smiled meaningfully but said nothing.
After sending everyone away, Chen Jingke touched her head and said, "Little Sizi is so good, come on, this is yours."
Xiao Sizi sat next to him, holding a small piece of rice cake and taking a small bite. The sweet, crunchy and crispy feeling made her couldn't help but squint her eyes.
"Is it delicious?" Chen Jingke asked.
"It's delicious." The little girl nodded. Seeing that Chen Jingke didn't eat it, she put her little hand to his mouth and said, "Brother, eat it."
"Thank you, little Sizi." Chen Jingke was so happy that half of his body went numb, and he opened his mouth to take a bite.
"Giggle." Xiao Sizi laughed very happily.
There is not much space in the food box, so it cannot hold much, and since it is divided among so many people, everyone can only get one piece. But this is a snack, so it is okay to try it, but too much is not good.
After eating the rice cakes, we divided the popcorn. Anyway, everyone was happy.
April is a good time for outings. From time to time you can see people enjoying themselves outside the city, as well as people working for a living.
This group of people was escorted by a large group of imperial guards. From a distance, it was clear that their identity was not simple, and people along the way fled.
In fact, they can't do it unless they evade. The Forbidden Army will send people in advance to clear the way, and those who dare to approach will be driven away regardless of their status.
On a small road in the distance, there were three people standing on a carriage being driven over. A middle-aged man in his thirties or forties, a young man in his early twenties, and an eleven or twelve-year-old boy.
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The three of them are all wearing Taoist priest attire, and their appearance is somewhat similar, so they should be related.
In fact, this is indeed the case. The middle-aged Taoist priest is Zhang Tongxuan, the contemporary Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain Celestial Master Taoism, and the two teenagers beside him are his children.
After nearly twenty days of trekking, they finally arrived from Longhu Mountain outside Chang'an City.
Looking at the group of people passing by from a distance, the young man asked: "Aye, which noble family is this, so domineering?"
Zhang Tongxuan's expression changed and he quickly looked around. When he saw no one around, he was relieved, and then scolded: "This is where the capital's dignitaries gather. Don't talk nonsense. I can't protect you if you offend the nobles."
The young Taoist seemed a little unconvinced.
But Zhang Tongxuan's next words finally made him change his mind: "The Queen's car passed by just now. If what you just said is overheard, it will be a crime of great disrespect."
"Ah?" The young man exclaimed, and quickly covered his mouth, not daring to make a sound again.
Zhang Tongxuan said: "Now I know it's not too late to be afraid. Remember, don't talk nonsense."
"Yeah." The young man nodded repeatedly.
Zhang Tongxuan added: "We have two purposes here this time. One is to sign a covenant with Master Sun to help us, Longhu Mountain, become the leader of Tianshi Dao in Jiangnan."
"The second is to find an opportunity to meet with the saint. If the saint supports me, Longhu Mountain will surely revive the reputation of our ancestors."
"But it's difficult to meet the saint. Our main goal is to gain the support of Zhenren Sun. When we get to Zixiao Temple, don't cause trouble and spoil my big event."
"Yes." The two of them said quickly.
After the Queen's motorcade passed, they turned the carriage back to the main road and headed towards Chang'an City.
