Summoner: Recognize Kain as the big brother at the beginning

Several people quickly headed to the south of Chang'an City. In the distance, the Fengshan Terrace stood majestically, reaching into the sky.

After arriving at the destination, Di Renjie gently got off Li Yuanfang's back with steady steps, not looking like he was injured at all.

Li Yuanfang was confused: "Master Di, isn't your leg...broken?"

Di Renjie smiled and replied: "Yuxi just treated me, and I am fine now."

Li Yuanfang couldn't help but be curious: "Then...why didn't you get treatment earlier?"

He looked up at Yuxi, his eyes full of confusion.

Yuxi shrugged slightly: "I didn't notice it. I thought he was fine."

Di Renjie saw that Li Yuanfang wanted to ask more questions, so he interrupted the conversation with a light cough.

He comforted Li Yuanfang gently: "Yuanfang, you have worked hard this time. I will give you a raise when I return."

Li Yuanfang heard this and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Really?!"

"of course."

"yeah!"

Yuxi sighed softly, "Silly child, he can add whatever he wants and deduct whatever he wants... You are simply working for nothing."

When everyone arrived, both sides of the Fengshan Terrace were already crowded with people and officials standing in awe.

Di Renjie led them quickly through the crowd until they reached the bottom of the stairs, where he knelt on one knee.

Di Renjie called out loudly: "Your Majesty!"

Although Shangguan Wan'er also spoke respectfully, she felt a little unnatural: "Your Majesty...I am well."

Seeing this, Yuxi followed suit and touched the ground with one knee.

Looking up, at the top of Fengchan Terrace, on a high platform above a thousand steps, stood a graceful woman.

She was dressed in gorgeous red and gold clothes, with a golden crown inlaid with fire lotus on her head. She had a plump figure and a noble and elegant temperament.

Even if she just stood still, her majestic appearance was enough to inspire awe.

Yuxi secretly admired in her heart: "Is this Wu Zetian?... So dazzling!"

At this moment, a majestic and deep voice came from the high platform.

Wu Zetian slowly spoke: "Mrs. Di Qing, Ms. Shangguan, you are a step late."

Then Wu Zetian glanced at the bloodstains on everyone's bodies and couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that you have all experienced a lot of fighting to protect Chang'an."

Di Renjie responded firmly: "It's fine with us. As long as Your Majesty is safe and sound, it will be our greatest comfort."

Wu Zetian nodded slightly: "Yes, the stele has been erected."

Everyone looked up and saw that the stone tablet on the Fengshan Terrace was as smooth as white jade, but there was no writing on it.

Yuxi looked at the monument without words, with a lot of thoughts in her mind.

At this time, Wu Zetian whispered to Di Renjie: "Mr. Di, I hope you can continue to assist me and remind me to protect the justice of Chang'an."

Di Renjie replied solemnly: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Wu Zetian's eyes lingered on Shangguan Wan'er for a long time. She asked gently, "Ms. Shangguan, you have been traveling for so long. Are you willing to come back to me now?"

Shangguan Wan'er answered without hesitation: "Your Majesty, I am willing."

Wu Zetian smiled and nodded: "Okay!"

She then announced: "Today, you have made great contributions to the protection of Chang'an, and I will give you corresponding rewards!"

As soon as these words came out, all the officials shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor!"

The scene was magnificent and shocking.

Yuxi was still dazed as she witnessed this shocking scene. She saw Wu Zetian gracefully walk down the long steps amid the cheers of the crowd and gently hold Shangguan Wan'er's hand.

Wu Zetian said in a clear voice: "I will leave the restoration of Chang'an to Di Qing."

Di Renjie responded respectfully: "As you wish."

Wu Zetian turned to Shangguan Wan'er again, and said with some intimacy and doting: "Madam Shangguan, I haven't seen you for several months."

She nodded slightly and said, "Follow me back to the palace first."

Shangguan Wan'er bowed her head respectfully: "Wan'er obeys your command."

Afterwards, Yuxi witnessed Shangguan Wan'er and Wu Zetian walking side by side, hand in hand, and stepping into a magnificent carriage.

Yuxi couldn't help thinking: "Such intimacy is a bit unexpected..."

I couldn't help but wonder, "Is this what friendship between women is?"

As Wu Zetian left the Fengshan Terrace, she returned to the palace.

All the officials also dispersed, leaving only Di Renjie, Li Yuanfang and Yuxi looking at each other in bewilderment.

Li Yuanfang looked at Di Renjie and said softly, "Master Di, you will be busy again."

Di Renjie turned around, his eyes firm: "Yuan Fang, you have to understand that those who are capable should do more work."

"Repairing Chang'an City is a national event. The Empress has entrusted me with this important task, which is a recognition of my ability."

Yuxi watched silently from the side, muttering to herself: "What a way to comfort myself..."

"Isn't this Wu Zetian a hands-off manager?"

Yuxi asked softly, "Are we going to leave the matter of Ming Shiyin alone?"

Di Renjie's eyes were firm: "I will never give up! The case of Ming Shiyin is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many unsolved cases waiting to be solved."

Then he looked up at the sky, his brows revealing a bit of helplessness: "However, the Empress will be performing Fengshan today, and there will be a Thousand Lanterns Festival tonight. Many matters need to be arranged in advance."

Di Renjie took a deep breath and said, "After today's grand ceremony, we will settle the accounts one by one!"

Yuxi nodded slightly, seeming to understand something.

So he asked tentatively: "So, is Chang'an City safe and sound now?"

Di Renjie smiled and said, "Of course, with the Empress's protection, Chang'an City is impregnable. The Empress's power is closely related to Chang'an. As long as she is safe, no one will dare to invade this city."

A hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "As subjects, we must do our best to protect the empress and keep her away from the temptation of evil people."

Yuxi thought to herself, "It turns out that Wu Zetian's power can protect the entire Chang'an City..."

A glimmer of enlightenment flashed in his eyes: "No wonder Di Renjie felt like he saw the savior when he saw the golden light..."

"As long as she stays awake, Chang'an City will be safe..."

A hint of joy flashed in his eyes: "Then, I can explore Chang'an City without any worries."

Yuxi's doubts disappeared and her face looked much more relaxed.

Yuxi pleaded earnestly, "Then I'll trouble you. As for the border issues, please report them to the Empress... Send more troops and increase the military pay..."

There was a hint of helplessness in his eyes: “You can’t imagine how difficult their lives are.”

Di Renjie nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I will!"

"Yuxi, I see that you care about the world and are a man who is concerned about the country and the people. How about I recommend you to serve as an official in the court and assist the empress with me?"

Yuxi was stunned: "What?"

Li Yuanfang explained: "Master Di means, are you willing to serve as an official with us?"

Yuxi repeated: "Being an official...?"

Di Renjie smiled and said, "Yes, we have been through life and death together, and we have a deep friendship."

"I can recommend you to the Empress and have you serve as the Deputy Minister of the Dali Temple."

Yuxi asked curiously, "What does the deputy minister of the Dali Temple do?"

Di Renjie explained: "The deputy minister of the Dali Temple is my right-hand man."

"Mainly responsible for staying in the Dali Temple to handle some official business, such as thefts in the city, fights among the people, and cases of playboys forcibly seizing women."

Yuxi didn't even think about it: "No, thank you Lord Di for your kindness, but I don't have such intention, so I appreciate it."

Yuxi shook her head again and said frankly, "I know I don't have the ability, so I won't do that job."

"As long as you can give me some money, I will be satisfied."

Seeing this, Di Renjie said helplessly: "Okay, then I will go and get a reward for you tomorrow."

Yuxi was extremely grateful and kept saying, "Thank you so much for troubling me! Please try to get more for me!"

Di Renjie smiled and nodded without saying anything more.

Li Yuanfang, who was standing by, also echoed the situation, "Don't worry, Yuxi. Lord Di has always been fair and selfless. Your share of the reward will definitely not be reduced!"

Yuxi felt uncomfortable listening to what Li Yuanfang said.

He muttered to himself, "Your salary has been almost deducted... and you still talk about being fair and selfless... Don't you really have a guilty conscience?"

Di Renjie said in a deep voice: "Let's go back and plan the details of the repair first."

“If all goes well, we may have a chance to enjoy the Thousand Lanterns Festival.”

Li Yuanfang turned to Yuxi, raised the corners of his mouth, and showed a mischievous smile: "Yuxi, you must have never seen the Thousand Lanterns Festival?"

Yuxi shook her head calmly: "No."

Li Yuanfang patted his chest and said proudly: "Hehe, then I, as a spy, will help you broaden your horizons. I'll take you there."

Di Renjie frowned slightly and looked at Yuan Fang eagerly: "Yuan Fang, what about me?"

Li Yuanfang blinked and responded, "Master Di, when you're done, we can go together."

"no!"

Di Renjie said firmly: "You can't go to see it with others."

Li Yuanfang was puzzled: "Why?"

Di Renjie smiled mysteriously: "Come, I'll tell you right away."

After saying that, he quickly grabbed Li Yuanfang's hand and ran towards the Dali Temple like a gust of wind, so fast that only a blurry afterimage was left behind.

Yuxi stared at the empty bluestone platform, an indescribable feeling welling up in her heart, and she was unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

"So... am I the only one left now?" Yuxi muttered to herself, with a hint of confusion and helplessness in her voice.

"Who are these people?"

It was quiet all around, with only the occasional sound of wind blowing by.

Finally, Yuxi could only console herself by saying, "Forget it. Cows and sheep travel together. Wild animals like me are destined to travel alone."

Yuxi took a deep breath and said, "I'd better go and complete the task."

Then he talked to the system: "System, how is the progress of exploring Chang'an?"

Ding——"Explore Chang'an: Exploration degree 50%"

A gleam of light flashed in Yuxi's eyes, and she thought to herself, "It should be safe now, so let's explore the rest of the place first."

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