The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

Chapter 229: First Time Out of the Palace

On a sunny morning, Princess Lin Xiao, along with her personal guards and several loyal palace maids, finally stepped out of the heavy and majestic gate of the palace with great expectation. For the princess who had lived in the palace for a long time, this step was a brave leap towards the unknown and freedom, and also the beginning of her pursuit of her inner desire.

The princess was wearing a gorgeous light pink dress with delicate flower and bird patterns embroidered on the sleeves. The sunlight shone on her, as if she was coated with a soft halo. Her waterfall-like black hair was gently rolled up, and a few strands of hair playfully fell beside her fair cheeks, adding a bit of agility and playfulness. Her eyes were shining with excitement and curiosity, which was her longing and yearning for the world outside the palace.

The princess's personal guards were all handsome, dressed in neat armor, holding sharp swords, with firm and alert eyes, always guarding the princess's safety. The palace maids were dressed in simple palace clothes, holding various luggage and items in their hands, with nervous and excited expressions on their faces.

The carriage they were riding in moved forward slowly, and the wheels made a "gurgling" sound on the stone road. The carriage was beautifully decorated, with soft brocade cushions inside and light gauze curtains hanging on the windows. Princess Lin Xiao sat in the carriage, looking through the window, admiring the scenery outside intently.

Along the way, the princess was deeply attracted by the natural scenery outside the palace. The green hills were rolling, like a winding dragon lying on the earth. The trees on the hills were lush and green, and the luxuriant branches and leaves swayed gently in the breeze, as if telling the princess the mysterious story of nature. Occasionally, one or two lively squirrels would jump between the green trees, and their agile figures made the princess laugh in surprise.

At the foot of the mountain was a turquoise lake, the water was crystal clear, and the breeze blew through it, making the water sparkle. The blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and trees were reflected on the lake, like a natural painting. The princess saw several children playing by the lake, and their carefree laughter echoed in the air, making the princess feel a kind of innocence and happiness she had never experienced before.

In the fields not far away, golden wheat waves rolled in the wind, and the farmers worked hard, their faces filled with the joy of a good harvest. Seeing this scene, the princess was moved. She understood how hard it was to get food, and she cherished life in the palace even more.

On both sides of the road, colorful flowers competed with each other for beauty and exuded fragrance. Butterflies danced among the flowers, and bees shuttled busily among them, collecting pollen. The princess couldn't help but reach out and pick a beautiful flower, put it to her nose and smell it, and the refreshing fragrance intoxicated her.

However, the rough road soon caused the carriage to shake violently. The originally flat road became bumpy, and the carriage shook violently, as if it would fall apart at any time. The princess held on to the edge of the window tightly, trying to keep her balance. The personal guards shouted outside, reminding the coachman to drive carefully.

"Princess, are you okay?" a palace maid asked with concern.

The princess smiled and shook her head, saying, "I'm fine, it's just that this road is too difficult to walk on."

The maids quickly handed the princess a glass of water to calm her nerves. The princess took the glass and took a sip, still looking out the window.

The changeable weather also brought them trouble. Just now, the sun was scorching, scorching the earth, making people feel hot and stuffy. The princess and the maids wiped the sweat from their foreheads with handkerchiefs, and the armor of the guards was also scorched by the sun.

"It's so hot, it would be nice if it rained," the princess complained.

As if the princess had heard her complaint, not long after, the sky suddenly became overcast and the wind blew violently. Raindrops as big as beans poured down, hitting the roof of the carriage, making a "crackling" sound.

"Princess, please close the car windows quickly to prevent the rain from coming in." The guards shouted.

The maids hurriedly closed the car windows, but the rain still seeped in through the gaps and wet the princess' skirt. The princess didn't care at all. She looked at the rain outside the window, her heart full of emotion.

"The rain came so suddenly, just like the setbacks in life, catching people off guard. But we can't retreat because of this, right?" the princess said to herself.

The rain continued to fall, and the road became muddy and the carriage was moving slower and slower. The driver tried hard to steer the carriage, but the wheels kept getting stuck in the mud. The guards had to dismount and push the carriage forward in the rain.

"Everyone, work harder and make sure the princess reaches her destination safely!" the captain of the guards shouted.

Seeing how hard the guards and the coachman worked, the princess was deeply moved. She took out some food and water from the carriage and gave them to them.

"Everyone has worked hard. Let's eat something, drink some water and take a rest," said the princess.

The guards and coachmen gratefully accepted the food and water, but they did not stop their work and continued to push the carriage forward.

After a difficult journey, the rain finally stopped and the sky began to clear up. The sun shone through the clouds and shone on the earth, forming beautiful rainbows. The princess was in a good mood when she saw this beautiful scene.

"Look, a rainbow! How beautiful!" the princess said excitedly, pointing to the sky.

The palace maids and guards also raised their heads to appreciate this rare beauty.

After a few days of traveling, the princess and her entourage finally arrived at a small town. The town was bustling with people coming and going, and various hawking sounds could be heard one after another. The princess got off the carriage curiously and strolled along the streets of the town.

She saw all kinds of handicrafts, including exquisite wood carvings, gorgeous embroidery, and unique ceramics. The princess couldn't help but stop and watch, praising these folk art works.

"Princess, although these things are not as good as the treasures in the palace, they are full of the breath of life." said a palace maid.

The princess nodded and said, "Yes, these are the fruits of the wisdom of the people and are worthy of our appreciation and respect."

In the town, the princess also tasted the local specialties, and the unique taste made her linger. She had cordial exchanges with the people and learned about their lives and stories. The people were full of respect and love for this beautiful and kind princess.

After leaving the town, the princess continued on her journey. Along the way, she experienced more hardships and difficulties, but she never thought of retreating. On the contrary, these experiences made her stronger and braver, and also made her more determined to move forward.

"I must find my own way, explore this vast world, and help more people." The princess vowed secretly in her heart.

In the days to come, the princess will face more challenges and difficulties, but she believes that as long as she has dreams and courage in her heart, she will be able to overcome everything and embrace a better future.

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