vrcanaries Chapter 417: Suspected Old Friend (Edited)
Chapter 417: Suspected Old Friend (Edited)
"Is the emperor dangerous and scary?" Gu An said.
"It shouldn't be the case. Just look at Brother Jing and you'll know. Brother Jing is the emperor's grandson and everyone is easy to get along with. Huangdi is Brother Jing's grandfather, so he must be easy to get along with as well." Gu Le said.
"It should be, but I still feel so nervous!" said Gu Yi.
"Look at your achievements. As long as we respect the emperor, love the emperor and do not make mistakes, His Majesty will definitely not blame us for no reason. Besides, with Brother Jing in the palace, what is there to be afraid of?" Gu Ru said.
Gu Dahai, who was sitting next to them, was also nervous, but seeing the boys like this, he naturally didn't want to show it.
I could only say: "If you are really nervous, just look at the street scene outside. Don't keep thinking about meeting the emperor. We will meet the emperor at noon. It's still early now! Maybe you will get used to it while waiting in the palace."
"Uncle is right. Let's see what food is being sold outside. This will help divert our attention." Gu An said.
The boys also thought this was a good idea, so they rolled up the curtains and looked out curiously.
At this time, pedestrians on the street were also staring at the long line of vehicles curiously.
There were simply too many vehicles, and they were all heading towards the imperial city.
To be honest, they have seen this kind of scene several times over the years.
Every time there is a large fleet of these, people's lives are much better.
The imperial court will also issue many policies that benefit the people.
Everyone was discussing, "Look, the young masters sitting in the carriage are all like fairy children!"
"Who said it wasn't? I just wonder which high-ranking official is coming to Beijing this time?"
"Yeah, these people are unfamiliar. I've never seen them before."
"You're talking like that! It's as if you know all the high officials!"
"I don't know him, but I've seen a lot of him. What's wrong with not having seen these? Mind your own business!"
"I just don't know what good things will happen this time?" A topic was brought up.
The voice that was about to argue disappeared immediately.
Everyone started discussing the good things that had happened previously.
Predicting again, what good things are about to happen this time!
The Gu family was on the carriage. When the carriage passed by, everyone automatically stepped back. The Gu family could not hear clearly what everyone was discussing.
I was just rushing around and naturally didn't see a slightly plump middle-aged man in the crowd. When the curtain of the car was rolled up, I happened to see Gu Dahai smiling at his nephew inside.
The man's eyes suddenly widened and he shouted in disbelief: "Da Hai!? Gu Da Hai!"
Unfortunately, the crowd kept a certain distance from the carriage, and the horses were running very fast.
The middle-aged man's calls were drowned out by the noisy voices.
As the carriage passed by, Gu Dahai seemed to sense something and looked out the window...
The slightly fat middle-aged man was so excited that he wanted to follow. He didn't notice it and bumped into the person next to him. He bowed and apologized to the other person.
When I looked up again, I could only see the back of the last carriage.
The middle-aged man did not give up and followed the trace of the carriage and chased after it.
I saw the carriage drive directly into the imperial city.
Commoners were not allowed to enter the imperial city.
As soon as the slightly plump middle-aged man appeared, the guards shouted at him, "Don't come any closer, this is an important place in the imperial city! Anyone who wants to stay away!"
Gu Dafu stuffed some silver into the guard's pocket, flattered his face, and said with a smile: "My lord, please allow me to report! The convoy that just entered seems to be from my clan. I want to ask you, is their surname Gu?"
The guards guarding the gate had of course received the notice and knew who the emperor had summoned today.
Even though I know it, there is no reason to tell others casually.
"How dare you! How dare a common people like you to inquire about the affairs of the officials in the court! Get out of here immediately. If you don't get out of here, I will beat you to death immediately!" the guard shouted with a dark face.
The guards did not take direct action because they heard from the man that he was from the same clan as the Gu family.
Under normal circumstances, the man would have been beaten out with a stick.
Gu Dafu was also stunned by the scolding. His excitement disappeared. He bowed repeatedly with a look of fear on his face, muttering "I dare not, I dare not" and ran away quickly.
Only when the guards were out of sight did he calm down.
I really rushed in under such a hurry that I forgot that this was the gate of the imperial city!
It would be no wonder that he was killed on the spot for asking for money here.
Although he was afraid, he still squatted in a corner where the guards couldn't see him, waiting silently.
If it is really Gu Dahai and the others, then their Gu family can be reunited.
Gu Dahai's branch seems to be developing very well. If they can get their support, the lives of the tribesmen will be better.
But he waited from dawn till dusk, but no carriage came out.
As it was getting dark, I had no choice but to go back.
The Gu family knew nothing about what was happening outside the palace.
Everyone had arrived at the palace gate at 9 o'clock. After being searched and inspected by the palace guards and confirmed that there was no danger, they were allowed to enter.
At this time, everyone was of no rank or status and could only walk into the palace with the eunuchs.
As the boys walked, they paid attention to the surrounding environment.
I looked curiously at the palace of Daxia and saw what the difference was between it and the palace of another world.
Although they were all observing, they only looked straight ahead and did not shake their heads or look around.
Look at the towering palace walls and the long palace road.
Everyone was shocked and excited, and felt it was solemn and submissive.
After all, seeing through a screen and being there in person are two completely different experiences.
Especially since they are all native ancient people, reverence for imperial power is engraved in their genes.
Everyone was first taken to a side hall by the eunuchs.
"Everyone please wait here. The Emperor will summon you after the morning court session. Then I will come and summon you to the palace."
"Thank you, father-in-law!" The Gu family hurriedly bowed and saluted. Gu Dahai hurriedly stepped forward and stuffed a purse that he had prepared in advance into his father-in-law's pocket.
The father-in-law bowed with satisfaction and retreated.
For a moment, there was no one else in the hall except Gu Jia, Duan Shuhuan, Mu Zhen Tianhao and his group.
The boys felt at ease again and began to look curiously at the furnishings in the side hall.
My sister would often dig up treasures from various places and distribute them to each family.
The boys in the Gu family are used to seeing good things. At this moment, all the furnishings in the house are exquisite and priceless.
As expected, the richest place is the imperial palace, the boys thought to themselves.
The Gu family all had a tacit understanding in their hearts at this time. The royal family was so rich! It seemed that they had to continue to save up for Fu'er's dowry!
Even if my sister marries into the royal family in the future, she must not be ridiculed because of her dowry.
A group of people just sat quietly in the side hall, thinking about their own things. The room was completely silent.
The eunuchs serving outside nodded secretly in their hearts when they saw that the Gu family was so well-mannered. The etiquette and upbringing of the Gu family were truly impeccable.
They are not inferior to those trained by powerful families in Beijing.