Time flew by like a white horse passing through a gap, less than half a month passed in a flash.
Yun Ze Kingdom.
Located in the eastern part of Zhong Ruo Continent, it has been a vast country for over two thousand years.
Its capital city is called "Luo Yun".
Approaching from afar, the outline of a city so grand it was awe-inspiring appeared faintly in the clouds, an aura of ancient history permeating the air, solemn and dignified, like a giant beast from the primordial era standing proudly between heaven and earth.
The gates of the imperial city were half-open, paved with a gigantic road of blue stone.
A whole line of heavily armed soldiers stood like spears before the city gates, their eyes like those of hawks, scrutinizing the crowds entering the city.
"So impressive."
Fang Ming Jing had never seen such a scene before and was rather awestruck.
Gu Shi Yun held him, smiling gently, "Wasn't the situation in the Holy Land even more impressive than this?"
"It's different."
"Really?"
"It feels much livelier here."
Fang Ming Jing was clearly excited.
The trade in Yun Ze's capital was obviously incredibly prosperous. Merchants from the east arrived with carriages laden with brocades and silks, those from the west with carriages full of exquisite porcelain. These merchants, along with the cultivators and commoners coming in and out of the city, formed a long line along the entire official road.
However, there was another road beside the official road, empty and deserted. Clearly, this lane was not usually open to traffic.
Fang Ming Jing and their carriage traveled along this road towards the city gate. The soldiers on guard immediately greeted them. When the maid Qing He presented a token, the leader of the soldiers’ face instantly changed, he immediately bowed and scraped, allowing them passage.
"What is this?"
"A token from the Imperial Palace."
"Uh... If Auntie is a princess, then what am I?"
"If Little Saint Son doesn't mind the Imperial Palace claiming you, you can be called a Duke."
Qing He smiled.
Is that so?
Fang Ming Jing nodded, though he wasn't actually concerned about such things when he asked. He was simply gazing excitedly at the world outside the carriage.
A flourishing world.
The prosperity and wealth of Yun Ze's capital city left almost every newcomer speechless, compelled to give such an evaluation.
As far as the eye could see, there were towering palaces and pavilions, a continuous expanse. These palaces and pavilions were all imbued with a magnificent aura. The streets were bustling with activity.
Seeing Fang Ming Jing mesmerized, the beautiful woman was also delighted.
She lovingly wiped his little face with her delicate jade fingers. This was the first time she had ever accompanied him on an outing.
"Auntie will take Jing’er out for a walk later. We'll go to the Lower City, it's very lively there."
"Okay~"
Fang Ming Jing replied obediently.
The carriage moved at a leisurely pace along the official road, its destination being the magnificent imperial palace at the end of the road.
Perhaps due to the token presented at the city gate earlier, as the carriage traveled halfway, the people on both sides of the official road were already dispersed, and then a group of True Essence Realm guards escorted them along the way.
It was as if they were being urged, the carriage they were in sped up, and even after entering the Imperial Palace, they still continued unimpeded.
"Princess Shi Yun."
"Princess Shi Yun."
"The Emperor is waiting at the Imperial Study. Please take a moment's rest and then follow us."
The carriage stopped, a group of palace maids had been waiting by the side.
"No need, I'll go now."
Gu Shi Yun's stunningly beautiful face remained calm.
After stepping out of the carriage, she turned back and took Fang Ming Jing’s little hand, who was about to jump down, then handed him over to Qing He, smiling softly, "Alright, Jing’er, go with Qing He to Auntie’s old palace, okay?"
"Um, I want to go with Auntie."
"If you go together, Jing’er might find it boring, huh?" It was a tone like she was coaxing a child.
"... Then I won't go."
Fang Ming Jing lost interest as soon as he heard "boring," and he was also curious about Auntie's old place.
The palace maids quietly listened to the conversation. Although they were curious, they were also clever enough not to ask any more questions.
They didn’t know Fang Ming Jing’s identity, only vaguely aware that he must also be a noble from the Holy Land of Heavy Firmament, so they dared not be the slightest bit disrespectful in their actions and courtesy.
Soon, Fang Ming Jing was escorted by Qing He and two other palace maids towards the palace in the rear of the Imperial Palace.
"Let’s go."
"Yes."
Once her gaze left the child, Gu Shi Yun's expression returned to its usual calmness.
…Actually, she had lied just now, in order to send Fang Ming Jing away.
After all, the main reason she had suddenly said she was coming back this time was to deal with some troublesome matters, and if she could help it, she didn’t want Fang Ming Jing to know.
I’ll properly compensate Jing’er later…
The beautiful woman thought to herself.
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This chapter is a little shorter.
Ah, I'll try to make each chapter longer in the future.