After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

Chapter 717

Meng Qianqian winked at Lu Yuan: "Should I bring it?"

They thought that by leaving the little one at home, they wouldn't have to worry about taking care of the child.

Now, there are two more.

Lu Yuan grunted in acknowledgment, said perfunctorily, "Your subject obeys the decree," and then led Meng Qianqian to his own carriage.

"What happened to the Empress?"

He frowned.

Zongzheng Xi wanted to go to the Western Regions with him, probably not only because he was playful, but also because it was at the behest of the retired emperor.

A young emperor needs political achievements.

The pacification of the Western Regions was a godsend opportunity.

The reason Zhou Nanyan was brought along was probably with the tacit approval of the retired emperor.

Although the Emperor Emeritus trusts Lu Yuan's character, Zhou Nanyan's presence would give Meng Qianqian an extra bit of care.

As for the Empress... well, that's hard to say.

Since ancient times, emperors have always taken their favorite concubines with them when they went on private tours. They never took their empress with them.
However, if the Empress takes the initiative to propose it, the Emperor Emeritus will not object.

Meng Qianqian roughly guessed why Yao Qingluan wanted to go along, but without concrete evidence, she couldn't speak ill of her behind her back.

"You'll understand when we get to the Western Regions."

Lu Yuan didn't press the matter further.

He glanced at Meng Qianqian and saw that she was silent: "What are you thinking about?"

Meng Qianqian said, "I'm wondering if Yucheng Tower has succeeded, and I'm also wondering if the legend of the Seven Stars Alignment is true."

Lu Yuan held her hand: "You'll know."

This time, Tan'er didn't ride a horse; she and Banxia rode in a carriage.

Banxia said, "Let's go horseback riding!"

Tan'er crossed her arms and exclaimed, "It's so hot!"

She never wants to get so tanned again!
The three of them sat awkwardly in Zongzhengxi's carriage, staring straight ahead without saying a word. The entire carriage was filled with extreme embarrassment.

Zhou Nanyan whispered, "Your Majesty, I would like to go to Qianqian's carriage and talk to her."

Zong Zhengxi opened his mouth and said, "Okay, go ahead."

Zhou Nanyan went to find Meng Qianqian with a big smile.

Only Zong Zhengxi and Yao Qingluan remained in the carriage.

Zong Zhengxi twirled his fingers and coughed lightly: "Cousin..."

Yao Qingluan calmly said, "If Your Majesty also wishes to go, then go. I got up early and am a little tired, so I will not serve Your Majesty."

Zongzheng Xi felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.

Being with my cousin is so stressful...

Having finally left the capital, Lu Yuan finally had some time alone with Meng Qianqian.

With a glance, Zhou Nanyan boarded the carriage.

Looking up again, Zongzheng Xi had arrived.

One was clinging to Meng Qianqian, and the other was standing next to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan said to Meng Qianqian, "Ask me again."

Meng Qianqian asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Lu Yuan said, "I asked at the city gate."

Meng Qianqian said "Oh," and pointed to Zong Zhengxi and Zhou Nanyan: "Do you want to bring them?"

Lu Yuan replied decisively: "No!"
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After leaving the city, the group headed west.

The western city doesn't look far from the map, but it actually took quite a bit of effort to get there.

Unfortunately, the weather was uncooperative, and the journey was delayed for several days. By the time they arrived in Xicheng, it was already late July.

Cui Hu took out the travel pass he had prepared beforehand, got off the carriage, and negotiated with the guards stationed in the city.

Banxia lifted the curtain, looked at the dusty earthen city wall, and sighed, "West City...so much dust."

She was born and raised in Youzhou, a place of green hills and clear waters. Later, she followed her mistress to the capital, where she also found herself surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery.

"Is there this much soil in Loulan too?"

she asked.

Meng Qianqian said softly, "Loulan is beautiful."

The Ten Kingdoms of the Western Regions is a magical land, with desolate deserts and lush oases, mirages, amber islands... a thousand landscapes and ten thousand kinds of charm.

After entering the city, Cui Hu quickly found a mark and dug out a piece of paper nearby.

He handed the note to Lu Yuan and Meng Qianqian.

Meng Qianqian looked at the note and said, "It's my brother's handwriting. They're at the Fulai Inn."

Chenlong and Menglang set off earlier than them and settled in Xicheng first, so that they could meet them.

Cui Hu hurriedly inquired about the Fulai Inn. The city wall of the west city looked gray and drab, but after entering the city and looking back at the wall, he discovered that there was a different world inside. The yellow earth was just the surface, and the wall itself was as solid as a rock.

"This……"

Cui Hu was deeply shocked.

Standing beneath the towering city walls, he suddenly felt as insignificant as a grain of sand.

A surge of energy welled up in his chest, as if a fighting spirit had been awakened within him, and the aura of war and conquest swept over him.

In a daze, he saw warhorses, battles, and divine generals who were invincible, fighting the world with unwavering courage!

His eyes welled up with tears, and his vision blurred.

"Brother Cui Hu, what's wrong?"

Banxia's voice interrupted Cui Hu's thoughts.

Cui Hu snapped out of his daze and realized that he was actually crying in front of a wall.

He quickly turned around, wiped away his tears, and gave an awkward smile: "There's so much yellow sand, it got in my eyes."

Banxia nodded repeatedly: "Me too."

Cui Hu took a deep breath and looked at Meng Qianqian: "Young Madam, this city wall..."

"It was built by my father."

Meng Qianqian murmured.

She walked to the foot of the city wall, opened her arms, stroked the bricks and stones on the wall, and gently pressed her cheek against them.

A wave of soreness washed over her.
"Father, Xiao Jiu... misses you so much..."

Cui Hu didn't understand.

Isn't the young mistress's father the eldest son of the Meng family?
Was this city wall his work?

Ah, he understands!
It was he who donated the money!

That must be it!

What a noble cause!
The group went to Fulai Inn and asked for the corresponding rooms as instructed on the note.

Lu Yuan rewarded the innkeeper with a silver ingot, and the innkeeper smiled and led the group upstairs: "Esteemed guests, these are the best rooms in the inn. If you need anything, just call me. My name is Enfu."

Lu Yuan nodded: "Get some hot water."

Enfu said, "Coming right away!"

He hurriedly instructed the waiter to prepare hot water.

"Are you exhausted?"

Lu Yuan said to Meng Qianqian.

Meng Qianqian shook her head: "I'm fine, but His Majesty and the others might not be doing so well."

Lu Yuan looked at Zong Zhengxi and the other two.

The three of them were as excited as they were when they first left the city, but now they were as disheveled as they were. They were covered in dust and dirt, looking completely lifeless. They no longer resembled a king, queen, or imperial concubine.
No one doubted that he had fled to seek refuge with relatives after his home was flooded.

"I...I'm going to rest now. Don't call me for dinner."

Yao Qingluan entered the room expressionlessly and collapsed onto the bed.

Zhou Nanyan, sporting huge dark circles under her eyes, said, "I'm going to sleep too."

Lu Yuan looked at Zong Zhengxi: "Aren't you going to eat either?"

Zongzheng Xi, concerned for his image, forced himself to say, "Of course I want to—ugh—"

He vomited.

Cui Hu and Yu Zichuan shared one room, while Tan'er and Banxia shared another.

Chenlong and Menglang's house is next to Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan's.

But they had gone out on business, and no one was inside.

The group returned to their respective rooms.

After a long journey, everyone's appetite was not very good. They ate a little something, washed up, and rested.

In the middle of the night, a light footstep was heard coming up to the second floor.

This floor was booked by Chenlong.

It's impossible for any other guests to come up.

Judging from their voices, they didn't seem to be the waiter and the shopkeeper who didn't know martial arts.

It's not Chenlong's.

The young couple instantly became alert.

The footsteps stopped at the door of their room.

Lu Yuan gave Meng Qianqian a look, lifted the blanket, stepped forward, opened the door, and was about to make his move.

A familiar voice rang out:

"it's me!"

(End of this chapter)