Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

When Ye Chen saw Shen Wan outside the Yangxin Palace, he found that Shen Wan was wearing white men's clothes, with a slim and curvy figure and an unparalleled cold temperament.

After he got on the carriage, Shen Wan followed in. The person in charge of pulling the carriage was a commander of the imperial guards.

Looking at Shen Wan up close, Ye Chen couldn't admit that Shen Wan was so beautiful.

Even the most beautiful movies in later generations with stars can only look up to him.

And the temperament he exudes is unparalleled.

However, Shen Qiu always held the sword in his hand, and had a chilling aura that kept others at a distance.

This made it difficult for Ye Chen to get too close.

If he could force this beauty to attack him by taking advantage of her, Ye Chen felt that he might not be able to beat her.

After leaving the palace, Ye Chen curiously lifted the curtain of the car and observed the scene on the street.

In the capital city, the roads are paved with loess.

The streets are crowded with people, the sounds of hawking are endless, and people carrying goods on their shoulders can be seen everywhere.

It looks like a scene from the Qingming Festival painting.

Ye Chen was curious at first, but when he saw the ragged beggars on the street, he felt a little heavy.

The farther away from the palace gate, the more beggars there are, and the uglier the people's clothes are, with many of them patched.

When he arrived at the base of the city wall, Ye Chen saw many beggars squatting on the ground.

"Shen Wan, why do all the beggars here have straw stuck on their heads?"

Ye Chen frowned slightly, and clearly found that these beggars at the foot of the wall were different from the beggars in the city.

Not only do these beggars look very young, but they also have yellow straw stuck in their heads.

When the wind blows, the thatches sway slightly.

"Your Majesty, this is selling children."

Shen Wan lowered her head and said with a look of reluctance.

At this moment, she was wearing a white brocade dress, looking elegant and refined.

".."

Ye Chen was speechless for a while, but his mood was a little heavy.

So many people selling children.

This is still in Dayu's capital.

If it were somewhere else, the situation would probably be even worse.

This kind of scene can be seen everywhere in Dayu, and perhaps in the whole world.

"Shen Wan, you entered the capital during the reign of the late emperor, right? Was the capital like this back then?"

Ye Chen asked.

After getting a positive answer.

Ye Chen couldn't help but sigh.

"It really is a pity that people's lives are so difficult."

Ye Chen sighed lightly, suddenly feeling that he had more responsibilities.

Holding great power should not be done just for enjoyment.

When Shen Wan heard this, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and a trace of emotion appeared on her originally cold face.

"I lament the hardships of people's lives."

Shen Wan pondered silently in her heart, and her eyes looking at Ye Chen suddenly became complicated.

During this period of time, Ye Chen's performance has surprised her more and more.

The emperor's aura of being domineering when suppressing rebellions and refusing to give in even when powerful ministers were vying for power.

Now, a trace of compassion for the world was revealed from Ye Chen.

Which one is he?

There was a look of inquiry in Shen Wan's eyes, and she felt a little more curious.

The carriage quickly left the city gate.

But before they had gone far, when the carriage Ye Chen was riding in arrived at a crossroads, he heard a quarrel and the carriage was forced to stop.

"I was the first one to leave this rut. You guys came later. Why should I give way?!"

"Where did you come from, you stinky slave? Do you know who I am?! I'm asking you to give way just to give you face, so get out of here!"

Ye Chen lifted the curtain and looked outside.

I saw two carriages parked not far ahead.

One of the carriages in front was obviously not as wide as the one behind it, and the driver was dressed much more simply than the one behind it. Moreover, this driver was using a crutch and was actually a lame man.

At this time, the driver of the carriage behind was pointing at the nose of the driver of the carriage in front, forcing him to give way.

Ye Chen also noticed that the carriages at the back were pulled by horses, while the carriages at the front were pulled by donkeys.

It is clear at a glance who is expensive and who is cheap.

The ruts are the marks left by the wheels of a carriage on the ground over a long period of time.

Following this trail will greatly save time and reduce wheel wear.

The carriage that Ye Chen was riding in also had to follow the ruts.

However, because these ruts are often walked on, they are often not shallow, and it is undoubtedly very difficult to move the wheels out of the ruts.

The driver of the carriage in front was lame, so it was difficult for him to move the carriage, but looking at the situation, the carriage behind seemed to be forcing the carriage in front to move.

Once these two carriages stopped, Ye Chen's carriage had to stop as well.

"Your Majesty, do you need to order all the vehicles ahead to move out of the way?"

Shen Wan asked.

"No need."

Ye Chen was originally traveling incognito and didn't want to make too much noise.

"Send someone to the front and help move the car in front so that the carriage can pass."

Ye Chen waved his hand and ordered.

"promise."

Shen Wan ran out of the carriage.

Ye Chen continued to observe the two people arguing in front of him.

But he saw several tall and strong servants running out of the carriage behind and pushing the lame coachman.

The driver's face turned pale, but he had already reached to his waist and pulled out a crossbow.

"Uncle Zhang, let's give way."

Suddenly, a female voice was heard from the carriage.

The female voice is very gentle and pleasant to hear.

The coachman, who was already holding the crossbow, shuddered all over and glanced at the servants in front of him with a gloomy face.

"Yes, ma'am."

At this time, Shen Wan had already sent someone up.

Seeing that someone was asking for help, the lame rickshaw driver readily agreed.

With the combined efforts of several people, they moved the carriage in front out of the rut and stopped it on the side of the road.

The huge carriage behind was just moving forward.

"Zunjia, please let your carriage go first. Our carriage runs slowly."

The gentle and pleasant female voice was heard again from the carriage.

A donkey definitely runs slower than a horse.

The woman in the car was obviously very sensible.

After Shen Wan got the news, she asked the driver to drive away.

When Ye Chen's carriage is running.

On the carriage by the roadside, a white and slender jade hand suddenly lifted the curtain.

Inside the carriage, a pair of big, beautiful eyes looked outside.

It is filled with curiosity.

In the spacious carriage, Ye Chen narrowed his eyes and asked Shen Wan, "Whose carriage is this on the side of the road?"

"Your Majesty, it is said that she is the daughter of the Marquis of Jing'an."

Shen Wan bowed her head and clasped her fists.

She had previously sent someone to talk to the lame driver and learned some information.

"Marquis Jing'an."

Ye Chen lowered his head and thought for a while. He felt that it sounded familiar, but he had no impression of it.

"Your Majesty, during the reign of the previous emperor, Marquis Jing'an once led troops to garrison the southwestern border to defend against the Tubo. However, due to a Tubo invasion, Dayu was defeated and Marquis Jing'an was implicated. As a result, the Marquis's mansion lost its military power. I wonder why they left the city today."

Shen Wan lowered her head.

"I see."

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at the lame groom. The crossbow on his waist immediately attracted his attention.

For Dayu, the crossbow absolutely belonged to the army. It was a serious crime for civilians to privately make crossbows.

Unless you are a retired veteran, it is impossible to own a crossbow.

Not to mention, learning to use a crossbow is not something that ordinary people can do.

Ye Chen thought that he needed reliable and loyal soldiers right now.

"Shen Wan, take someone to check out the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion. No matter what, this is still a dignified mansion. How can it look so desolate?"

Ye Chen asked Shen Wan.

"Yes."

Shen Wan nodded.

Since she came out with Ye Chen, she naturally had to listen to Ye Chen in everything.

After passing the intersection, not long after walking, Ye Chen heard the neighing of many horses from afar.

The horse market has finally arrived.

"Shen Wan, where is Du Min?"

Ye Chen lifted the curtain and said to Shen Wan while observing the horse market not far away.

"Your Majesty, Du Min will be working at the temporary government office in Ma City every day."

"Then go ahead."

"Yes!"

The carriage quickly entered the horse market, circled for a long time, and finally arrived at a remote corner and stopped next to a bamboo shed.

Ye Chen looked at the bamboo shed and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

He really didn't expect the Ma Shi government office to be so simple.