Shen Zhao looked at Gu Mingxi in astonishment, then turned to look at Su Ningxin, and then at Mu Zhiyun who was quiet beside him. He didn't know what to say for a moment.
Su Ningxin looked at his expression as if he was struck by lightning but didn't know who caused the lightning. There was confusion on his face that shouldn't have appeared on his face, and she was amused and giggled.
It was Mu Zhiyun who kindly told Shen Zhaodao, "The princess is my senior, the previous leader of Fengying."
Shen Zhao lowered his head silently and murmured in a low voice, "I have long heard about the crouching tiger, hidden dragon in the capital. I didn't think anything of it before, but today I have seen it."
In the past, Shen Zhao knew that Gu Mingxi, the princess of Xingyang, was not a simple person, and he probably knew that the princess had contributed a lot in the process of the emperor's ascension to the throne, but he only thought that Gu Mingxi was just relying on the power of Pingnan Palace. After doing some mediation in the court, I never expected that she was actually commanding a secret guard.
No wonder that although Chu Luojue did not give Princess Xingyang any royal title after he ascended the throne, Princess Xingyang's status in the court had a vague sense of detachment.
After knowing Gu Mingxi's identity, Shen Zhao instantly felt that this was the way it was and should be.
Shen Zhao became much more low-key on the road that followed, even being more careful when teasing Su Ningxin and Mu Zhiyun.
He was so natural because he suddenly discovered the fact that among the four people traveling with him, he was the only one of the emperor's secret guards, and the three opposite him had all been in Feng Ying before or were now. After all, they themselves are the outsiders.
Now Shen Zhao was a little lucky that Shuangbai was sent out by Su Ningxin not long after setting off, otherwise he would have had no chance of survival in a four-on-one situation.
If he really did something to arouse public outrage, and the other side united to beat him, then he would probably have to lie down and return to the capital. Therefore, Shen Zhao practiced the ideological principle that he who understands current affairs is a wise man, and took care of these three aunts. Even more dedicated.
When the group of people arrived in Yangzhou City, rumors about the martial arts conference or the massacre of the family of the martial arts leader had already been widely spread in Yangzhou City.
Such a big thing happened, and many people saw the fire at that time. It was definitely impossible to hide it from the people in Yangzhou City, but it was easy to slow down the spread of the news to other places. After all, in ancient times The carriages and horses were slow, and the news was not delivered in time. As long as the court blocked it, it would take two or three years for a news to spread throughout the county and the world.
"Find a place to live and settle down first." Looking at the city gate in front of him, Gu Mingxi suggested. Naturally, the others had no objections.
However, several people walked around the city but could not find an empty inn. Perhaps because too many people gathered at the martial arts conference, many people from all over the world rushed to Yangzhou City, so the inn here was already full.
"It seems like we have to think of other ways." Su Ningxin shrugged and said. In fact, it is not difficult for them to find a place to live. After all, both Su Ningxin and Gu Mingxi are relatives of the emperor. , it would be easy to use force to make the inn free up a few rooms.
Even if they are not trying to bully others, it is not difficult for them to pay several times the amount of money to the store so that they can negotiate with the guests to vacate the room.
It's just that none of the people present have the character to bully others, nor is it right. Shen Zhao always liked to bully others when he was in the capital, but now he has no status, and his character is not considered at all.
"How about finding someone to stay with someone or a store for a few days?" Su Ningxin suggested. She looked at Gu Mingxi a few times as she spoke. The meaning was obvious. They also had a Xueshe Chamber of Commerce in their names, like There must be a branch of the Xueshe Chamber of Commerce in a prosperous town like Yangzhou.
No matter where the chamber of commerce is, it is customary to leave a room for the master of the chamber of commerce. Even if the room will never be used, it must be prepared, so if they go to the chamber of commerce, there will definitely be an empty room.
Just as Gu Mingxi was about to nod and speak, Shen Zhao hesitated and said, "I can find a place to live, but you are worried that your identity will be exposed."
"Where?" Su Ningxin asked. If Shen Zhao is reliable, it would be better to go to him. After all, people here have multiple identities. At this time, it is natural to have less contact with other identities. The better.
For example, everyone in Daqi knew that there were several powerful masters behind the Xueshe Chamber of Commerce, but they did not know that these masters were the princess of Prince An, the princess of Xingyang, and the empress of Mu Yitianxia.
If they live in the Chamber of Commerce now, they will inevitably leave some clues. If someone is interested in investigating, they may be able to trace the clues to them. After all, there is no airtight wall in the world, but there is still a difference in the amount of ventilation. The less contact, the more natural ventilation. The less.
Since Shen Zhao had brought it up, he no longer hesitated and explained in detail, "Actually, Xiyan's secret guards set up a hidden stake in Yangzhou and opened a silk and satin shop in the south of the city. There must be something there if you go there. The guest room is available, I’m just worried that your identities will be exposed.”
Gu Mingxi asked, "If we live here like this, aren't we afraid that the hidden trap you have set up with all your hard work will be exposed?"
Shen Zhao shook his head, "Don't worry about that. I also hide my identity in the world. Many people in Yangzhou City know that I am friends with the owner of the silk and satin shop. Living there will not arouse suspicion."
Mu Zhiyun, who had been quite silent along the way, said, "Although I'm dressed as a man, I don't have a disguise. It's safer to go there disguised as a man."
Although the three women were all disguised as men, no one would be able to tell it. Therefore, they did not disguise themselves along the way, because they were always on the go, and disguising themselves would waste a lot of time. There was not so much time to show off when they were on the road. It's so troublesome for them to change their appearance in the morning and take off their clothes at night.
Su Ningxin and Gu Mingxi are fine. Although their identities are relatively sensitive, it doesn't matter even if they are recognized. What if they are recognized by people who are not at the same level? Will the indiscretions of their men's clothing tours destabilize their status or bring their reputations into disrepute
If they can't, even if they are recognized, it will have no impact on them.
But Mu Zhiyun is different. She is now a saint in the church. Fame is as important to her as a mountain. People should not be too imagey if it is placed on a saint. If there is any bad news, she may be burned to death to apologize, so she must be careful.
This put Shen Zhao in trouble. He frowned and thought about where he could find a place for Mu Zhiyun to disguise himself. It would have been better if they could just find an inn, but the problem now was that they couldn't find an inn so they went to the Silk House.
"Otherwise, I'll find a carriage." Shen Zhao suggested.
Su Ningxin shook her head, "It's so troublesome."
(End of chapter)