Everything was clear and bright in the light of dawn. As the sun rose, the dewdrops dissipated. Even through the thick city walls, one could still see the bustling Xia City. People came and went, and the pain of the flood had begun to scab. The people had begun a new life. Chu Wu You let out a soft breath and looked at the carriage that was coming out of the city. It was a carriage that was specially used by the City Lord. The carriage was square and had a symbol that belonged only to the Northern Underworld.
"My father is here to pick us up." Xu Jinghua said happily, her eyes filled with joy.
The carriage stopped not far from them. The coachman took out a small stool from behind and helped Xu Shou out of the carriage. He wore a dark black official robe with a peacock pattern embroidered on it. He wore a green jade crown on his head. His figure was thin and his temples were white. In Chu Wu You's imagination, Xu Shou should be an ugly, ferocious and crafty villain. She did not expect him to be an old man who was over seventy years old. His face had the vicissitudes of time and the wisdom of understanding the world. At this moment, Chu Wu You felt an unprecedented pressure. What could make such a person steal the silver?
Xu Jinghua ran to Xu Shou and knelt on the ground,""Your daughter is unfilial and has caused father to suffer.”
Xu Shou quickly helped his daughter up and said with a smile,"No worries, no worries." When he received his daughter's letter yesterday, he knew that the Left Prime Minister would not be able to act like a tyrant for long. Today, when he saw a woman who looked like his daughter hanging on the city gate tower, he knew that this was the Left Prime Minister's trick. At this moment, his heart was extremely peaceful, as if he had been freed.
Xu Shou looked through Xu Jinghua and saw Chu Wuyou and the High Priest. The woman in front of him was dressed in a dark green dress. She did not have any complicated accessories on her body. Her facial features were exquisite and she exuded a king's aura. Xu Shou could not help but sigh in his heart."Flawless beauty, the return of the king. Could it be that the king has really come?”
Chu Wu You looked at Xu Shou in front of her and a myriad of emotions rose in her heart. This person had once guarded Xia City with her father, but now he was so old. It could be seen that time really waited for no one.
The High Priest continued to stand there quietly. Even so, he could not hide his extraordinary temperament. These two were not ordinary people, Xu Shou thought.
"Father, these two are my saviors.”Xu Jinghua smiled as she introduced.
After returning the greeting, Xu Shou said to Chu Wu and You,"By saving my daughter, you are opposing the Left Prime Minister. I can't bear to put you in a difficult position, so please stay in my residence and avoid disaster.”
"There are people who look like the two of you everywhere in the city now. Please go to my house to hide.”Xu Jinghua also kindly suggested.
Chu Wu You looked at the High Priest and nodded at him. This was the most convenient way to enter the city.
The Xu Residence was not big. It was just a courtyard with two entrances and two exits. The front hall was used for receiving guests, and the backyard was used for the Xu family. When they saw Xu Jinghua return, the Xu family was very happy and busy preparing meals. The High Priestess and Chu Wuyou were arranged to stay in two rooms in the backyard, facing the two osmanthus trees at the door. Chu Wuyou observed them for a while and made sure that there was nothing wrong. Fortunately, she stood under the osmanthus trees, allowing the petals to fly and the fragrance of flowers to spread.
"These two osmanthus trees were personally planted by the late emperor back then.”
Chu Wuyou heard the conversation and turned around. It was Xu Shou, who was standing behind Chu Wuyou with a walking stick.
It was as if he had returned to his youth. The old man's face was overflowing with a smile. So many years of suffering had passed, and this osmanthus tree had accompanied him for decades. With the arrival of the Left Prime Minister, although Xia City had changed, the hidden dangers had increased day by day. Xu Shou was helpless and seemed to have aged ten years in an instant.
"Lord Xu has done his utmost for the Northern Underworld. If father were to know of this, he would be extremely gratified.”Chu Wu You stretched out her hand and caught a petal. The petal was white and flawless, just like this Xia City.
Hearing this, Xu Shou was shocked. His entire body was trembling. He threw away his walking stick and knelt on the ground."Greetings to the emperor, long live my emperor.”
Chu Wu You didn't say anything. She continued to quietly look at the colorful petals and said,""Lord Xu, I need your help to get rid of the Left Prime Minister and restore peace to Xia City.”
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xu Shou solemnly kowtowed to the ground. After so many years, I finally see the former emperor's elegance. This is the heir you chose, and also the master chosen by our Xu family.
The High Priest looked through the small window and saw Chu Wu You standing there, like a natural king who had descended into the world. In the future, she would have many more moments like this. The change of the throne would bring about the change of every city lord. The city lord had to be loyal to the royal family and defend the territory of the Northern Underworld. If a few unexpected things happened, it would not be easy for Chu Wuyou, who had just ascended the throne, to go to war. Xu Jinghua, who was standing behind the door, was also shocked. She gripped the tray in her hand tightly. This woman was actually the Empress. No wonder she was so extraordinary.
After the Left Prime Minister came to Xia City, Xu Shou's days weren't good either. The people's hearts were in favor of him, making him the target of public criticism. Chu Wu You took the defensive map of the Left Prime Minister's residence from Xu Shou. It turned out that the Left Prime Minister's residence was built by the late Emperor. It was not luxurious and magnificent, but there were countless traps and secret passages. This mansion was a place to welcome envoys and officials who came to inspect. The Left Prime Minister had power in the court, so it was not strange for him to live there. Chu Wuyou studied it carefully and said,""I need to go there personally to find out.”
The High Priest shook his head and frowned.""No, it's too dangerous."
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained. This is what you taught me. This time, I can't retreat.”
The High Priest was silent for a moment before he said,""Bring a few secret guards who are proficient in the Eight Trigrams.”
"No, the Left Prime Minister is famous for being suspicious. It's not easy to do things with too many people," Chu Wuyou rejected softly, but was interrupted by Xu Jinghua, who pushed open the door."Greetings, Emperor."
The woman knelt down and bowed, holding a cup of tea and pastries in her hand.
Seeing that she knew his identity, Chu Wu You no longer hid it and replied generously,""Rise."
Xu Jinghua stood up lightly and placed the food on the stool." I'll accompany the Emperor to the Prime Minister's residence. I'm familiar with that place."”
Chu Wu You was silent for a while. Although this would increase her chances of winning, if she was discovered, Chu Wu You could protect herself. However, this woman did not have the strength to even tie a chicken. If she could not even take care of herself, it would be hard to say.
Xu Jinghua seemed to have noticed Chu Wuyou's concerns and smiled,""Your Majesty, don't worry. Do you still remember what I told you about my father sending people to the Prime Minister's Estate to investigate? I was the one who went to investigate." Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:1024201810:39AM
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