Chapter 864: Chapter 863: First Arrival in Changan
The commotion at ho was unknown to Wufu for the mont. At that ti, she lifted the curtain of the carriage window and clicked her tongue in admiration as she looked at the towering city walls.
Changan City, an ancient capital and the seat of the Nanyue Imperial City, had before it the strongest walls in all of Nanyue. These walls represented the heart of Nanyue, and if this heart were forcibly pierced, then Nanyue would have a change of rulers.
So indeed, these walls were truly awe-inspiring.
“The city walls of Beiyan are higher and stronger than these,” Ah Jiu glanced at them and said proudly.
Wufu rolled her eyes and said with a half-smile, “Are you sure it’s a good idea to boast about Beiyan in front of , a Nanyue native?”
Ah Jiu’s eyes smiled deeply, “I thought Wufu wouldn’t mind!”
Wufu snorted, then lay by the window to watch the people queuing to enter the city. Besides the locals carrying loads and bundles of firewood, there were quite a few carriages and horses waiting.
Once the relevant identity docunts were submitted and verified, passage was allowed, and entering the city was rather orderly.
However, there were also those who disregarded the rules.
For instance, soone in front was waving a horsewhip, urging their horse into the city without any docunts, simply raising a plaque to speedily enter the city, paying no mind to people walking ahead. Soone couldn’t dodge in ti and fell by the side.
Seeing this, Wufu frowned but quickly relaxed. After all, this was the imperial city, full of nobles and powerful people. Even a random civil official would be ranked six or seven at least, not to ntion so influential families.
“Move aside, move aside.”
Soone else ca driving a horse, pushing the queuing people aside. Behind him, a carriage slowly approached. Wufu looked curiously. Wow, the queue was so long that its end couldn’t be seen.
Looking at the city gate, the gatekeepers, upon seeing those who arrived first, imdiately drove the waiting people aside for inspection to let the procession through first.
“Who are these people, so mighty?” Wufu looked at them, exuding authority.
Ah Jiu looked out and saw the luxurious leading carriage with a golden plaque bearing the character ‘Fan’ hanging from it. Raising an eyebrow, he said, “It’s the Fan Family; look at that coat of arms.”
Wufu looked over and indeed saw a naplate hanging on the carriage door.
“When traveling in the city, it’s customary to hang a carriage emblem to signify identity and avoid clashes,” Ah Jiu explained.
“With such grandeur, the Fan Family must be quite influential?”
Ah Jiu’s eyes flickered, “Naturally, they are. The Fan Family is the natal family of Empress Fan, the Mother of the Nation. It’s the State Uncle’s Mansion, very prominent indeed. Can you say their grandeur wouldn’t be imnse? Even if soone blocked their way and got killed, no one would dare seek justice.”
Wufu whistled and said, “We’ve just arrived in Changan, and I’ve already witnessed such a powerful family. Truly, the place is filled with nobles and powerful people!”
“Yes.”
“Then shouldn’t I keep a low profile, lest I unknowingly offend soone?” Wufu blinked and said.
Ah Jiu indulgently smiled, “Being cautious is not wrong, but you don’t need to be overly cautious. After all, you have .”
Wufu raised an eyebrow, “You?”
“If you get into trouble here and can’t stay in Nanyue, the doors of Beiyan will always be open to you as long as you co!” Ah Jiu’s eyes sparkled, “I’ll be waiting for you to co!”
Wufu coughed and said, “Did you coat your words with sugar today? So sweet?”
“Wufu, do you want to taste this sweetness?” Ah Jiu licked his lips.
“Alright!” Wufu swiftly pulled him over, laying him across her lap, and lowered her head.
“I say…” The carriage door suddenly swung open, and Yan Er stood there, staring at them in shock.
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