God Weird Fairy

Chapter 357 The Emperor's Footsteps Leaving the Capital

After leaving Junshan blessed land, the corresponding gate is halfway up Junshan Mountain.

The few of them went down to the foot of the mountain and found a small village. There were actually more than a hundred ordinary people living there, and it was quite lively.

There is a small temple in the village, called Junshan Temple. The temple priest is the monk who guards the Junshan blessed land.

Nan Yi and others bought a few strong horses from the temple keeper and rushed to leave Beijing.

In Dali, it is customary to name the counties after their names. In fact, the capital area can be regarded as a county, called Wei County.

But away from the capital, it is like the capital city of a county.

The so-called royal Wei family is similar to the title of the largest family in Dali.

Although Junshan Blessed Land is the closest blessed land to Beijing, it would still take two days and nights to reach Beijing even if one rode at full speed in the normal way.

However, by using the Light Body Talisman and the Speed ​​Talisman, and activating the "Full Healing" talent, the four horses were always kept in peak condition, and they did not have to stop to eat grass or rest. It only took them more than a day to reach the capital.

Nan Yi and his companions traveled non-stop for a whole day and night, and finally arrived in Lijing City before the evening of June 29th.

When Nan Yi entered the city, he saw a bustling and noisy scene that was no less lively than that of Shudu, the provincial capital of his previous life.

The bustling crowds shuttled through the wide streets, and colorful glass lanterns and embroidered silk flags dotted the entire city.

On both sides of the spacious and flat streets, there are all kinds of shops, high-rise buildings, and even streets and alleys. Although they have flying eaves, carved beams and painted buildings, they show the ancient style. However, under the illumination of various colorful lights, they show a prosperous scene with a cyber flavor.

In other words, the boundary between immortals and mortals seems to be blurred here.

Several people had originally planned to go directly to Du Heng's mansion in the capital to rest for a while, but it was rare to see a lively and bustling scene that was no less lively than the evening dinner time in Shu capital in the previous life. Nan Yi became interested and suggested finding a restaurant on the street to reward themselves.

"I didn't expect that my junior brother, who has a cold personality, is so fond of the worldly life." Du Heng chuckled, but did not object.

Nan Yi continued, "My personality is aloof because I walk alone and must think twice before I act. But the world is so prosperous, which means that under the rule of the immortals, the people are happy and have few worries, and are far from living in misery. As a member of the human race and a disciple of the immortal sect, I am honored to be part of it."

"Well said. It's something I'm proud of." Du Heng praised.

In this world, we cannot escape the situation where aristocratic families monopolize the market and control the economy.

But on the one hand, all walks of life restrict each other, and there is no real dictatorship of the aristocratic family; on the other hand, the ultimate goal of the aristocratic family's monopoly is to facilitate the practice of monks, rather than simply exploiting the people and sucking their marrow out of their bones. There is always a bottom line, and the people will not be treated as consumable materials.

Therefore, apart from some children of aristocratic families who occasionally bullied men and women, the life of ordinary people, after eating, drinking, defecating and urinating for a year, was still enough to save some money, which was not bad; and the life of ordinary people who could live in the capital for a long time was even more fulfilling.

Of course, no matter how much the noble monks have a bottom line, it is only to let the common people live a decent life, not worry about food and clothing, and seem to have hope. If you really want to look into it, as long as you can't practice Taoism, your class will be fixed and you will never get ahead.

However, in Nan Yi's eyes and sympathetic heart, this hope of "dignity" is already worthy of "honor".

At least, the monks herd the people like cattle and sheep, at least they are aiming for sustainable development, and they can maintain the bottom line without laws. And for Nan Yi, who has seen the people like firewood and the laws and regulations are just empty talk, having a bottom line is better than having no bottom line.

Several people walked along the long street.

There were endless streams of people walking on the street, including young men of noble families in gorgeous clothes, wanderers with long swords on their backs, students from academies in long-sleeved green shirts, and ordinary people in plain clothes.

But no matter who they are, these people under the emperor's feet exude a strong sense of self-confidence, and they dare to speak, act and do what they want.

In a square, many artists and warriors gathered here and performed spontaneously. There were musical instruments, chess, calligraphy and painting, as well as swordplay performances. Although these things were obviously unrelated, they naturally gathered in different corners of the same square.

Nan Yi saw a pair of young warriors sparring with each other. They were holding specially made long swords, and each sword move was like waving a sword light, drawing a mysterious arc in the air; and then the two swords intersected and burst into colorful light, which was very beautiful and attracted cheers from the onlookers.

At the end of the street, all kinds of shops have become stalls of vendors, with shouts coming one after another, and a wide variety of goods are displayed. There are not only ornaments, spices, and sundries, but also various snacks and delicacies, which are integrated into the hustle and bustle of the bustling city.

Nan Yi and his friends found a restaurant and ordered a table of food and drinks on the second floor of the restaurant. There was still an hour before the curfew. The whole capital was full of enthusiasm, as if there would always be crowds of people and bright lights until the last moment, like a city that never sleeps, full of vitality.

Nan Yi saw this, and his impression of Li Jingcheng became even deeper.

After a while, the food and wine were served. After tasting them one by one, Nan Yi nodded with satisfaction.

The restaurant's signature dishes include steamed sea bass, which is bright in color and tender in texture. When you eat it, the fish rolls on the tip of your tongue, as if it had swum in the water before melting into your throat, leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth.

The braised lion's head is fat and lean, with a rich broth and a fragrant aroma. A light bite will make the infinite fragrance bloom in your mouth.
The sweet and sour pork ribs are sweet and sour, the meat is soft and waxy, and the texture is excellent when you gently scrape it with your lips and teeth, leaving you with endless aftertaste;

White jade tofu soup is a fresh and elegant delicacy. The tofu has a delicate texture and the soup is rich and melts in your mouth, making your taste buds tremble.

Even the simplest stir-fried seasonal vegetables are delicious and tasty; you can tell that they are carefully made and are mouth-watering.

Nan Yi raised the cup of wine and took a sip. The rich aroma bloomed from the tip of his tongue and quickly filled his mouth.

He suspected that the restaurant's chef, even if he was not a monk, most likely had the corresponding natural talents and abilities, and could fully combine ingredients and cooking techniques like a master.

This restaurant was just something Nan Yi picked randomly. Although it was not a cheap restaurant, it was probably not a famous one in the capital.

Nan Yi thought to himself that Dali Capital was indeed much better than Nantian City in all aspects.

Because Nan Yi firmly believes that the level of cultural development of a city in daily life can be inferred from the taste of its food, or the level of its cooking skills.

Judging from the results, Nan Yi was quite satisfied with leaving the capital.

As time passed and the curfew approached, some watchers started to watch, urging passers-by to go home as soon as possible.

Nan Yi and his group finished the banquet, left the restaurant, and walked on the streets again.

The number of people on the streets gradually decreased, but the glazed lanterns all over the streets remained lit, faithfully embellishing the capital city.

Nan Yi and his companions came to Du Heng's mansion and settled down to rest.

Tonight is Nan Yi’s first night away from the capital.

But even though there was an order from Emperor Li to summon Nan Yi to the capital for an audience, it did not mean that Nan Yi could see Emperor Li whenever he wanted.

Du Heng needs to report the matter to the Ministry of Personnel first, upload the message, and then wait for notification from the palace.

However, the day after tomorrow is July 1st, and a grand court meeting will be held.

Nan Yi's arrival in Beijing is stuck here. He has to wait until the Ministry of Personnel completes the procedures tomorrow. Then the day after tomorrow, he will naturally be summoned by the emperor to attend the court meeting.

Although Nan Yi arrived in Lijing with his Qigong, it was like a stone falling into a lake, causing ripples and even waves, leading to changes in the situation among the nine tribes of Dali, that is, the outer disciples of the major immortal sects.

But the relevant decree was issued in April. This means that the obstruction forces that did not want Nan Yi to come to Beijing had been temporarily defeated by Emperor Li in April.

In this case, since Nan Yilai has come, he will not be pushed away by external forces for his first audience with Emperor Li.

However, it is not clear how the situation will develop after the meeting with the emperor.

Nan Yi stayed in the guest house that Du Heng had arranged for several people, thinking about what he should do tomorrow before meeting the emperor.

After thinking over and over again about what to do and say tomorrow, Nan Yi calmed down his mind and began to empty his thoughts, calm down and look inward, breathe in and out the source of Qi, and move his magic power.

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(End of this chapter)