There was no delay along the way, even lunch was dealt with in the carriage, everyone wanted to rush to the capital as soon as possible. In the evening, before the city gate was closed, the brigade finally arrived in the capital. To be honest, Shao Yunan was still a little nervous. He was about to meet the two most powerful men in the country. This is the capital city of ancient dynasties. Regardless of whether the degree of prosperity can be compared with the modern capital, the word "capital" does not only represent the degree of prosperity.
It was also the first time for Wang Shijing to come to the capital, so he was also a little nervous. Wang Qing and Nizi opened the curtain to look out, the gates of the capital city are so high. Jiang Moxi's mood is not high, he doesn't have a good impression of the capital.
With King Luo Rong and Eunuch An present, their team drove through the city gate very smoothly. But there is a little interlude. Brother Hu and Xiao Jin are too conspicuous. As soon as they appeared outside the city, the officers and soldiers guarding the city thought that the tiger was coming down the mountain, but after a while of chaos, they almost shot their arrows. Fortunately, King Luo Rong and Eunuch An came forward in time. There are three big tigers, and their team is really eye-catching. Many people stopped to watch and asked whose son was so arrogant that he could tame three big worms.
After entering the city, Jiang Kangning parted ways with them. He wanted to see Mr. Weng first, and take away the cartload of things that Shao Yunan asked him to bring to Mr. Weng. Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an had to follow Eunuch An to their residence first, and after seeing the emperor and Qiantui, they would also go to the Emperor's Mansion to pay their respects.
Eunuch An took them to the house arranged for them by Empress Qiantose. Shangshu Tobe's house is one of the most luxurious houses in the capital. Leaving aside whether Wang Shijing and Shao Yunan liked the house after seeing it, brother Hu and Xiaojin liked it very much, and they were aggrieved to death along the way. Before Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an stepped through the gate, they ran into the house and disappeared in an instant.
Someone actually lived in the former Household Department Shangshu Mansion that was seized, accompanied by celebrities such as Eunuch An and King Luo Rong, who were beside the empress Qiansui. Soon, all walks of life in the capital noticed the mysterious nobleman who had come.
Shao Yunan beat his head in his heart, it was impossible to keep a low profile now. But when he entered the house, he also fell in love with it. This private garden house, which is worth hundreds of millions of dollars in modern times, has been rewarded to him by the most powerful person in this country without any money. Shao Yunan leaned on Wang Shijing and asked, "Brother Jing!" , am I not dreaming?"
"No." Wang Shijing didn't expect this house to be so good.
"It's completely possible to move in with your bags. It's great. I thought our house was considered a mansion. Compared with the house of a first-rank official, it's like a farmhouse."
Wang Shijing: "I still think our house is good, it was designed by you."
Well, he likes to hear that.
Looking up, he saw that the three children were about to disappear. Shao Yun'an hurriedly shouted: "Brother Xi! It's getting dark, don't take them running around, we have to go out in a while."
Jiang Moxi turned around, took Nizi by the hand, and brought Wang Qing back.
Wang Shijing told Qin Niang which things to keep and which things to take away with Eunuch An. After the explanation, he and Shao Yun'an found a place to wash up and change clothes. If you want to see a nobleman, you can't just go there. Here, King Luo Rong, who had finished greeting Eunuch An absent-mindedly, walked up to Guo Zimu, and asked eagerly, "Zimu, you, are you still going to my house?"
King Luo Rong only felt that he had miscalculated. He didn't expect the queen to move so quickly, Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing hadn't arrived in Beijing yet, the house had already been arranged. Now he has no reason (excuse) to let Guo Zimu live with him.
Guo Zimu lowered his head and asked softly, "Do you not want me to go?"
"How could it be!" King Luo Rong was delighted, and hurriedly said, "I thought you thought this place was good, so you didn't want to go."
"...I'm not going, is there someone who will cook for you and make some snacks?"
King Luo Rong shook his head vigorously: "No, no. I'm used to the dishes you cook, and the cooks in the palace cook all the dishes to feed the animals."
Hey, King Luo Rong, that's not a good thing to say.
Eunuch An, who was waiting for Wang Shijing and Shao Yunan to clean up, saw King Luo Rong and Guo Zimu whispering over there, so he didn't think about anything else. After waiting for too long, Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an came over. They both changed into very formal high-end clothes, but the colors were relatively low-key. There were also three children who came with them, and they all obviously washed their faces and changed their clothes.
Shao Yunan said: "Uncle An, the three children live with the lord with Xiao Guo, Brother Hu, and Da Jin. I'm afraid that Brother Jing and I will be very busy recently and we won't be able to take care of them. The children don't want to go to Uncle's house either. Stay. You know the situation of Brother Guo, I discussed it with Brother Jing, and I think it is safer for Brother Guo to live with the prince, and Brother Guo can also take care of the children."
King Luo Rong smiled, and said in his heart that Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing were "sensible", and hurriedly said: "That's the best! My house is clean, and it's best for Zimu and the children to live there. My place is big, and Brother Hu and they are in my place." You won't be stuck either. You must be busy for a while, so don't worry about leaving the child to me."
Guo Zimu also laughed in his heart, An Yun and Brother Shijing really understood his heart. When Shao Yun'an said this, he eliminated the speculation that Guo Zimu would live alone in the palace.
It was completely dark, and Eunuch An didn't delay when he had to see the queen. The children will go to the palace with Guo Zimu first, and then formally visit the queen tomorrow. Originally, Shao Yun'an could go again tomorrow, but it's not like a group of people are anxious to see him, and they can't wait until tomorrow.
At this moment in the General's Mansion, the old general, the old lady, and Lao Zhengjun were all waiting anxiously in the Ansiyuan. Dai Yingxiang, Dai Mingge and the children of the younger generation all wanted to meet Shao Yun'an, but the old general refused. He has just entered Beijing, so don't scare him. Shao Yun'an will live in the capital for a while, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Because it was Empress Chitose who wanted to see Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing, the old general and the others could not exceed the rules and wait in the main hall, but could only wait in Ansiyuan where Chitose was.
For this summoning, Emperor Yongming and the Empress also attached great importance to it. As soon as the tea and snacks were ready in the room, Emperor Yongming had no intention of working this day, and came over from the palace at noon. Weng Lao also wanted to come to see Shao Yun'an, but Jiang Kangning would definitely come to see him when he returned to Beijing, so Weng Lao held back, anyway, Shao Yun'an had to come tomorrow anyway. Elder Weng had to wait for Jiang Kangning so that Elder Cen could go home to meet his children and grandchildren and talk to his wife. Elder Cen was also anxious to see Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing, but he knew that he might have to wait.
After waiting and waiting, the old lady couldn't help but mutter: "Why haven't you arrived yet? Didn't you say that you have already entered the city?"
Lao Zhengjun said: "They have brought dozens of cars and they have to go to the new house, I'm afraid it won't be that fast."
If Shao Yun'an knew that there were so many people waiting to see him, he would probably consider whether to flee back to Xiushui Village as soon as possible. People are afraid.
When Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an came out of the house, they split into two groups. King Luo Rong took Guo Zimu, three children and three big cats back to the palace, and Eunuch An took Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing to the General's Mansion. King Luo Rong took two carts and Shao Yunan took four carts. Before going out, Shao Yun'an gave Guo Zimu a package, especially for him, and told him to open it at night when there were no outsiders. Seeing his mysterious appearance, Guo Zimu couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
The General's Mansion has a large population. Jiang Kangning and Kang Rui both informed him when he went to Beijing this time. The Queen lives in the General's Mansion. They must go to the General's Mansion to pay a visit. In addition to the 3500 taels of gold, the old general did not Conceal the meaning of wanting to meet them. Then go to the General's Mansion to pay a visit, this gift is indispensable. As for the queen and the emperor, Shao Yunan brought some, most of them were sent to the palace by Eunuch An.
A carriage and two ox carts full of things stopped at the gate of the general's mansion. The main gate of the General's Mansion opened, and the housekeeper of the General's Mansion hurried out with a dozen servants. The housekeeper bowed in front of the carriage: "But Mr. An, Mr. Shao and Mr. Wang have arrived?"
Shao Yun'an's goosebumps came up, and Wang Shijing resisted rubbing his arms. The two glanced at each other with "fear" in their eyes that "we are not so famous".
The servant driving the carriage said: "It's your lord and the two masters, please report to the old general."
"yes!"
The steward sent someone to report, the servant lifted the curtain of the carriage, Eunuch An got out of the carriage without waiting for Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing to act. The two hurriedly followed.
"Master An!"
Eunuch An smiled and said, "The two distinguished guests have arrived."
After Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing got out of the car, the housekeeper immediately saluted: "Congratulations to Young Master Shao and Master Wang. The old general, the old lady, and Lao Zhengjun are all waiting impatiently."
Shao Yun'an's heart trembled: "The old generals are all here." The housekeeper of the general's mansion called him "Master"... The premonition is getting more and more ominous!
The butler lowered his head and said, "You two masters, please follow me."
Eunuch An: "Let's go."
Shao Yun'an felt that he was about to go to the execution ground. Don't make such a big show, can you? In fact, he doesn't mind going astray at all!
Wang Shijing knew that Shao Yunan avoided this most. He is a modern person, and when he talks to the people in power here, he either salutes or kneels, and he has to think twice before speaking. This is the main reason why he has been reluctant to come to the capital. Wang Shijing held Shao Yun'an's hand to comfort him.
Eunuch An reminded him from the side: "Don't be afraid, Brother Ang. Kowtow and salute when you see a nobleman. Just be more careful than usual at home. You always know how to measure yourself. Don't worry about what you do to offend the nobleman. The nobleman has always wanted to see you. I'm afraid there will be no rewards later, so you just keep going."
Shao Yun'an could only ask out of words, "Uh, how many kowtows do I have to make?"
"Hehe," Mr. An reassured, "Kneel down and kowtow, just tell the nobleman who you are, and the nobleman won't ask you to kneel for long."
"Oh." But I don't want to kneel, I'm a modern person, kneeling is not popular.
After entering the General's Mansion, Shao Yun'an had no intention of looking at the surrounding scenery. It was also dark, and there were no lights here, just some stone lanterns on the side of the road and lanterns hanging on the eaves, with limited lighting. In addition, the General's Mansion is not used to luxury, and there are not many lights, so Shao Yun'an can only keep his head down and concentrate on walking, so as not to look ugly.
Walk and walk, after all, it is the General's Mansion, with small bridges, flowing water, and rock gardens, and the area is very large. Shao Yun'an felt that he had been walking for more than ten minutes, going around and around, and the housekeeper who led the way finally stopped outside a courtyard.
The housekeeper went in to report, and Shao Yun'an soon heard an old man's voice from inside: "Let them in quickly!"
Hearing this voice, Shao Yun'an suddenly became less nervous, but he was still sweating while holding Wang Shijing's hand. Wang Shijing whispered: "Not afraid."
"Well, I'm not afraid."
Whether it is a person who has experienced life and death, Wang Shijing is relatively calm. The butler came out, and Eunuch An said, "Let's go, don't panic, I will take you with me when I go in."
"Is everyone in there?" The voices of the emperor and queen aren't that old, are they
Eunuch An winked at the butler, and the butler said, "The nobleman is here, you two come with me."
"Let's go."
Eunuch An grabbed Shao Yunan's other hand and dragged him. Shao Yun'an yelled in his heart: [Uncle An, take it easy! I won't run away!]
The maid in the house lifted the curtain, and Shao Yunan was led (dragged) into the house by Wang Shijing and Mr. An with his head down. Shao Yun'an felt that the bones of his hand were about to be crushed, and it was the first time he knew that Eunuch An's hands were so strong.
When Eunuch An entered the room, he shouted: "The servant kowtows to the emperor, the thousand-year-old, the old general, the old lady, and the old Zhengjun." After shouting, Eunuch An took two steps forward and knelt down.
Under the leadership (demonstration) of Eunuch An, Shao Yunan took a deep breath secretly, and bent his knees. Of course he didn't want to kneel. But Shao Yun'an was faintly excited again, he was about to meet the real emperor, not the fake emperor played by actors on TV! I don't know if the emperor is handsome or not, or if he has a big belly.
"Caomin, Shao Yunan, kowtow to the emperor, Qiansui, old general, old lady, and old Zhengjun." Shao Yunan shouted after Mr. An, he could feel that there must be more than these people in the room, but Mr. An only called these few people, He yelled right. Besides, he didn't know anyone else.
Shao Yunan knelt down and kowtowed, and Wang Shijing also knelt down and kowtowed, shouting the same words as Shao Yunan, only changing his name.
As soon as the two of them kowtowed to each other, Emperor Yongming said, "Both of you, get on your feet quickly. Guo Xun, give me your seat."
I remember Mr. An's explanation on the road just now, Shao Yun'an didn't get up, he just said: "Caomin dare not." Get me up soon! I'm just being humble!
Someone came over and directly helped (dragged) him up, and then Shao Yunan heard the man who offered the seat smile, and said: "I heard that Shao Yunan, the husband and wife of the Wang family, has a tough temper and is well-known in Yongxiu County. Husband, why don’t you dare to come before me?”
Nima, why didn't you just say that I'm Puff! His "prestige" has spread to the emperor's ears, Shao Yun'an wants to cry but has no tears, he is forced, okay. Wang Shijing was deeply sorry, he was the one who caused trouble to his wife.
Shao Yun'an kept his head down when he came in, Chitose thought he was nervous, and said, "Yun'an, Shi Jing, sit down and talk."
Eunuch An: "Thank you, Chitose."
This voice is Chitose's, it's very nice. Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing hurriedly thanked each other. Someone moved a stool behind the two of them, and Wang Shijing pulled Shao Yunan to sit down. It's not that Shao Yun'an didn't dare to raise his head, it's because before he came, Jiang Kangning urged him to never look up without the nobleman's permission after he saw the nobleman, and he must act humble and fearful. Jiang Kangning was afraid that Shao Yun'an would offend Longyan, so he did not hesitate to educate him along the way. Shao Yunan was scared by Jiang Kangning's reading, for fear that he would know that he hadn't listened to him afterwards, and read it all the way back to him when the time came, and he would hit the wall with a headache.
At this time, Eunuch An said: "The emperor, Qiantui, the old general, Yun An and Shi Jing have brought a lot of filial piety. For the emperor and Qiantui, the servant ordered someone to send it to the palace, and brought some to Qiantui. For the general’s mansion, the servant has explained it.”
The steward of the general's mansion immediately said: "The old slave has ordered someone to bring them all in a while."
Emperor Yongming said: "You guys are interested. Speaking of which, this is the first time I have seen you two, but it is not the first time I have received filial piety from you two. Ah, what I am most looking forward to now is to receive your filial piety. What did you bring this time?"
hehe. His Majesty the Emperor is very straightforward.
Wang Shijing replied for his daughter-in-law: "Back to the emperor, Caomin brought some tea made by Yun'an himself, as well as vegetables grown at home, and some wild game, for the emperor, Chitose and the old general to taste something new. There are also Yunan's tea. Some snacks are not something that can be put on the table."
Emperor Yongming shook his head: "You guys think it's impossible to get on the stage, but I think it's very rare. Shao Yun'an, raise your head and let me and Qiantui take a look at you. You are the lucky star of me and the queen."
hehe-
Why would he think of "Fu Xing shines brightly on Zhu Bajie"!
Shao Yun'an raised his head without hesitation, and his neck was finally able to relax. When he raised his head, the smile on Chitose's face froze, even the old general, old lady and Lao Zhengjun were all stunned.