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The wind roared, and the cold wind rushed straight into his face, rolling up the hair around his ears, raising his thick cloak, and blowing Jiang Shaohua's cheeks red.

This rush has been going on for several days. After leaving Nanyang County, Jiang Shaohua led everyone towards the capital. He traveled a hundred miles during the day and rested in a posthouse or slept in the open at night. Being exposed to such wind and sun all the way without stopping, it is inevitable to feel a little haggard and tired.

The two hundred personal guards are all tall and strong men, so it's no problem. Even Chen Jinyu gritted his teeth and endured.

In the national mourning of the emperor, the mourning should be suspended for seventy-nine days before being buried in the imperial mausoleum. Counting the time, more than half a month has passed since Jiang Shaohua received the letter of mourning and set off on his journey to this moment. We really can't waste even a moment's time.

Xiao Hua ran with him for several days, but was too tired to run anymore, and now he was lying on the horse's back. Jiang Shaohua changed to a white horse.

This time I went to the capital for a funeral, one person and three horses, rotating every day to ensure sufficient horsepower.

"Princess, there are still two days to go to the capital." Song Yuan looked at Jiang Shaohua, whose cheeks turned red with pity: "King Dongping, King Huaiyang and other vassal kings should be on the way, Princess, there is no need to be so anxious. , Rest for two more hours in the post house tonight.”

Jiang Shaohua slowly exhaled and whispered: "It's better to enter the palace earlier."

There is still a war in Pingzhou, and the Empress Dowager Zheng and Prime Minister Wang are tit for tat in the palace. If it were not for the emperor's national mourning, it would have turned into a pot of porridge.

She had stayed away from it before, not wanting to get stuck in the quagmire. Now that I have to come to the capital, I have to take a dip in this muddy water. Then it would be better to take the initiative earlier and gain the upper hand.

Song Yuan never went against the princess' wishes, so he nodded when he heard this.

That night, everyone missed the post house again because they were in a hurry and still stayed in the wild.

Jiang Shaohua slept in a simple tent, peeking at the stars through the cracks, and silently thinking about the people and things he would face when entering the palace...

"Is the princess still asleep?" A familiar girl's voice sounded in her ears.

Jiang Shaohua came back to his senses and hummed softly.

The journey was hurried, and the soldiers shared a tent with ten people. She and Chen Jinyu shared a tent, and Yin Zhu Tubai slept in the corner.

Chen Jinyu leaned over, her black eyes sparkling: "Princess, what is the capital like? I have lived for sixteen years, and this is the first time I have come to the capital!"

Chen Jinyu was born and raised in Nanyang. This is the first time that she has truly traveled far away, the first time in the capital. My heart is inevitably excited and excited.

Jiang Shaohua seemed to see himself coming to Beijing for the first time in his previous life. He was a little funny, but also a little inexplicably sad: "This is also my first time in Beijing. Ask me, how did I know."

This is true.

Chen Jinyu scratched her hair and laughed softly: "I always feel that the princess knows everything and is omnipotent, so I subconsciously want to ask the princess."

Jiang Shaohua sighed softly: "There is no omnipotent person in this world. In Nanyang County, I have the final say. After leaving Nanyang County and coming to the capital, I have real power, fiefdom and soldiers, and I am the same as It is not easy to deal with the vassal kings, the important ministers in the court, or the Queen Mother Zheng and the Prime Minister."

"Sister Jinyu, you must be extra cautious after entering the palace."

Chen Jinyu nodded solemnly.

The tent was quiet for a moment, and Chen Jinyu's quiet whisper sounded again: "When the princess enters the palace, she will definitely see Young Master Zheng!"

Jiang Shaohua hummed.

The tent was dark, and even from such a close distance, one could not clearly see the expression on the princess's face.

Chen Jinyu quietly came closer: "By the way, there is also the Fourth Young Master Wang. Do you want to meet him, Princess?"

Jiang Shaohua smiled helplessly: "Why do you ask all these questions tonight?"

Chen Jinyu blinked: "I have nothing to do, so just ask. Just tell me, I promise not to tell anyone else." During the day, the monarch and his ministers were different, and all they talked about were official matters. Privately, Chen Sheren is still lively and cute.

Jiang Shaohua couldn't defeat her, so he had to think carefully and answer: "No."

The old things of the past are all gone.

She has embarked on a new path and is unwilling and will never look back.

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Two days later, Jiang Shaohua and his party finally arrived outside the city gate.

The tall, almost majestic city gate stands tall in front of you. The city defenders had solemn expressions on their faces, carrying long knives at their waists. All people entering the city formed a long queue and were questioned and inspected one by one.

During the national mourning period, the number of merchants or ordinary people entering the capital was far less than usual. Even so, people waiting to enter the city still queued for several miles. Jiang Shaohua and his party consisted of two hundred people, one person and three horses. The horses' hooves clicked, and the ground shook slightly.

This kind of movement immediately attracted everyone's attention.

The city gate guard focused his gaze and stepped down from the city gate himself.

Song Yuancei immediately stepped forward, rushed to the city gate guard and raised his hand: "I am Song Yuan, the commander of the personal soldiers of Princess Nanyang."

It turns out that Princess Nanyang is here.

During these days, people came to the capital every day to attend funerals, whether they were the governor of a state or the king of a local vassal, and each one was more valuable and more powerful than the last.

When the city gate guard heard the name of Princess Nanyang, he was not very moved. He raised his hands and said, "Commander Song, please show me your badge. Also, you need to search carefully when entering the city. It is your duty to offend me. Please forgive me, Commander Song." "

Song Yuan frowned and turned around to report to the princess.

It is customary to search the city gates. However, if they really encounter someone who is of high status and cannot afford to offend him, the soldiers guarding the city gate can only show off and open the city gate to let him go.

The city gatekeeper's business-like appearance was nothing more than bullying her youth. There was another important reason: he was doing it to show Prime Minister Wang and his party.

It can also be seen how fierce the party struggle in the court was.

A hint of coolness flashed in Jiang Shaohua's eyes, and he said calmly: "Go and tell him that I will enter the city gate immediately. You must not delay my time."

Song Yuan nodded, turned around and walked to the city gate guard. He opened his mouth again, with a much tougher attitude and tone: "The princess wants to enter the palace immediately to attend the funeral for the emperor. Please make way immediately."

The city gate guard was not a vegetarian, and responded expressionlessly: "Princess Jinzhiyuye, there is no need to search, you can go into the city. However, all the personal guards must stay for a while to prevent anyone with evil intentions from mixing in."

This is blatantly making things difficult.

Song Yuan's face darkened and he was about to take action. A familiar voice sounded from behind: "Commander Song, please be patient. I will go into the city first. After the search is completed, Commander Song will directly lead them to Nanyang Prince's Mansion to settle down."

Song Yuan immediately said: "The general will enter the palace together with the princess."

The princess went to the dragon's pond and tiger's den alone, how could he rest assured?

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly, glanced across the face of the city gate guard, and asked suddenly: "Is your surname Zuo?"

His eyes were as cold as a knife.

The general felt a chill in his heart and did not dare to look at him: "The last general is Zuo Yue." (End of this chapter)