Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

In the dim morning light, a bustling and orderly procession spread from the city gate to the distance.

Dozens of tall red and blue banners can be vaguely seen fluttering in the wind among the team.

Cheng Wan narrowed her eyes, trying hard to discern the words on the banner closest to her.

"Long...life...without boundaries!"

Cheng Wan's expression suddenly changed.

The four words "Long Live the World" were not used casually in ancient times!

To some extent, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is exclusive to the emperor.

Cheng Wan looked at the team in front of him, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

Most of the team members are middle-aged men and women, but there are also young teenagers and elderly people who look over fifty years old.

In particular, there were officers with swords on their waists at intervals on both sides of the team to maintain order in the team.

Cheng Wan looked up and squinted his eyes again to look into the distance.

The red and blue banners danced happily in the wind, as if responding to something.

"Jinjin, this team...isn't it going to the capital to celebrate the emperor's birthday?"

Cheng Wan remembered that the emperor's birthday was on November 22nd.

If this team sets off for the capital today, the timing will be just right.

Besides, apart from going to the capital to celebrate the emperor's birthday, Cheng Wan couldn't think of any other reason that could give these people the courage to write the four words "Long Live the Emperor" on the flag.

“Master, this is beyond Jin Jin’s knowledge.

However, Jinjin has just detected Liangzhou Governor Guo Xiangsong nearby."

Guo Xiangsong?

Cheng Wan nodded in understanding.

The governors of Liangzhou are all here. I think this team is indeed organized by the government to go to Beijing to celebrate the emperor's birthday.

Cheng Wan tightened the reins in his hand, drove the horse down, and prepared to go around and set off.

Suddenly, Cheng Wan's eyes lit up.

A team celebrating the emperor’s birthday!

Wouldn’t that be safe!

The more Cheng Wan thought about it, the more excited he became. If he allowed the Cheng family to join this team and go to Beijing, the risk would definitely be much smaller than acting alone later!

Thinking of this, Cheng Wan immediately turned his horse around and wanted to return to the Cheng Mansion to inform Old Lady Lin and others.

At this moment, a familiar voice filled with surprise called out to Cheng Wan.

"Marquis Zhaoping!"

Ok?

Cheng Wan's heart tightened. He turned his head and looked cautiously in the direction of the sound.

It was Guo Xiangsong, the governor of Liangzhou.

Guo Xiangsong walked quickly towards them and said loudly to Cheng Wan, "Marquis Zhaoping, where are you going? Did you forget to bring anything? If so, let the servants go back and get it. You should come with me to check again to see if there is anything that needs to be adjusted. There is still time before the team sets off."

???

Cheng Wan looked at Guo Xiangsong who was about to approach him, with a question mark in his head.

However, out of basic courtesy, Cheng Wan, with a question mark on his forehead, quickly dismounted and walked towards Guo Xiangsong.

"Master Guo."

"Marquis Zhaoping." Guo Xiangsong's eyes revealed an uncontrollable excitement. He directed Cheng Wan to look at the crowd not far away: "This is all according to the arrangements we discussed before. A total of 666 Liangzhou citizens and 41 silk banners."

Cheng Wan pointed at the team, then at himself, and blinked twice in confusion: "We...discussed it?"

"Yes, we discussed this." Guo Xiangsong didn't know what he was thinking about, but his smile faded and he said nervously, "Isn't General Gu representing you? He said he was here to discuss the birthday celebration with me on your behalf."

Cheng Wan's heart sank.

But facing Guo Xiangsong's hesitant and inquiring gaze, Cheng Wan smiled calmly, "Master Guo has put so much effort into organizing the birthday celebration. I feel guilty when you say it was all our decision. I'm truly impressed by how thoughtfully Master Guo has arranged the celebration."

As he spoke, Cheng Wan bowed sincerely towards Guo Xiangsong.

Guo Xiangsong couldn't hold back his delight. He forced back his cracked lips and hurriedly helped Cheng Wanxu up, saying, "I'm truly ashamed of what you said, Marquis Zhaoping! Actually, the birthday celebration group was Marquis Zhaoping's idea, and I was simply implementing it. Since it's inconvenient for me to go to the capital, I'll have to trouble Marquis Zhaoping for the birthday celebration group's help along the way."

"As it should be. Lord Guo is extremely loyal. His governance of Liangzhou has been effective and has brought prosperity to the people. When I meet the Emperor, I will definitely commend Lord Guo for his contributions!"

Cheng Wan's words made Guo Xiangsong's mouth twist uncontrollably.

Whether he achieved any success or not is secondary. The main thing is to let the emperor see and remember Guo Xiangsong's loyalty.

"Master, we have detected that Gu Yan is approaching the city gate."

Cheng Wan kept smiling as he continued to exchange a few compliments with Guo Xiangsong, then made up an excuse to leave.

After Cheng Wan turned around, the smile on Guo Xiangsong's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a deep look.

Guo Xiangsong's trusted subordinates approached Guo Xiangsong and said, "Sir, why do I feel like Marquis Zhaoping didn't know about the birthday celebration group before, as if he just found out."

"Humph!" Guo Xiangsong snorted and laughed, looking at Cheng Wan's back, his eyes slightly narrowed, and said coldly: "It's not like it, Zhao Pinghou just knew it!"

"Then, then this birthday celebration group was actually... General Gu's idea! But, but why?"

"Of course, it's to ensure Marquis Zhaoping can return to the capital safely. Marquis Zhaoping caused such a big storm, so the journey back to the capital will not be easy.

Who dares to stop or sabotage the team that comes to celebrate the emperor's birthday?

With the help of the birthday celebration group, we can block many open and hidden attacks.

If the other party is not brave enough, Marquis Zhaoping and his birthday congratulatory group can arrive safely in Beijing."

As he spoke, Guo Xiangsong shook his head and said, "The Gu family is really good at producing romantic people."

Guo Xiangsong's confidant was anxious: "Sir, what should we do? We have arranged for this birthday celebration group!"

"I am a loyal official and have reported to the emperor in advance. I have contributed half to the smooth arrival of this birthday celebration delegation in Beijing. If something happens to the delegation on the way..." Guo Xiangsong raised the corner of his lips indifferently, his eyes cold: "What does that have to do with me? After all, I am far away in Shuoyang..."

On the other side, in an empty corner, Cheng Wan stood two meters in front of Gu Yan, with uncontrollable anger in his eyes.

Gu Yan's eyelashes trembled and his face turned pale. He felt as if the surface of his skin where Cheng Wan's eyes met was burning like fire.

Gu Yan opened his bloodless lips and said, "Awan, don't look at me like that."

He couldn't stand such an angry look.

Cheng Wan squeezed his eyes shut, then opened them again: "Do you know that these people will risk their lives if they come to the capital with me?"

"know."

Gu Yan looked at Cheng Wan, his calm eyes showing a desperate madness:

“If I am guilty of sin, I am willing to go to hell after I die.

But Wan, if anything happens to you, I will create hell."