Chapter 792 Traveling with Emperor Xuan
The next morning, someone came to the palace!
The new emperor summoned.
Ning Chen rode into the palace and met him in the royal study!
This was the second time they met after the new emperor ascended the throne. The first time was during the coronation ceremony.
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"I see your Majesty!"
Ning Chen leaned over and saluted.
"How dare you suppress your Majesty and not kneel down when you see His Majesty?"
Next to the dragon case, in the place that originally belonged to Eunuch Quan, stood a fair-faced and beardless eunuch less than forty years old, loudly reprimanding Ning Chen.
Ning Chen knew this eunuch and had been serving the prince, who was now the new emperor.
Ning Chen remembered that his name was Liu Kuan.
Ning Chen frowned slightly. It had been a long time since anyone had dared to scold him, and he sounded a little uncomfortable.
Ning Chen's eyes fell on the new emperor.
The new emperor's face darkened and he angrily said, "You bitch, King Zhen is my teacher. When will it be your turn to reprimand me?"
Liu Kuan was a little unconvinced, "Even if the king of Zhen is your majesty's teacher, he is still a minister... The etiquette of the monarch and his ministers cannot be messed up. If everyone follows suit, where is your majesty?"
"Bastard, you still dare to say that? It seems that I am usually too tolerant to you, making you forget your dignity...slap!"
The new emperor Long Yan was furious.
Liu Kuan knelt down and said, "I obey your order!"
As he said that, he raised his hand to slap his mouth, and the popping sound was endless!
The new emperor looked at Ning Chen and said, "Don't worry about things like this."
Ning Chen said in a deep voice: "Eunuch Liu is right, the etiquette between the king and his ministers cannot be messed up!"
The new emperor smiled and said: "Outside, we are monarchs and ministers, but privately, we are brothers... Don't do this nonsense between brothers. I know you don't like these red tapes.
If your father knew that I forced you to kneel down, it would be time to reprimand me again! "
After saying that, he looked at Liu Kuan who was still slapping his hands and said, "Okay! Next time you disrespect the king of Dui Zhen, I will never give you mercy."
Liu Kuan's face was filled with fear, and he said in a trembling voice: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for showing mercy!"
The new emperor snorted coldly, stood up and walked down from the high platform of the dragon chair.
"I heard from my father that you are going to set off in the next few days? Has the date been set?"
Ning Chen nodded slightly: "It's settled, we'll leave early the day after tomorrow."
The new emperor sighed and said: "Ning Chen, my father's safety will be left to you... I originally wanted to send a large army to accompany him for protection, but my father refused.
Is there anything you need me to do? Just ask. "
Ning Chen smiled and said, "Lack of money!"
The new emperor was startled, then laughed: "It has been prepared for you a long time ago and will be delivered to your house tomorrow!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Why are you so polite between you and me? Take good care of your father and Huai'an...and of course, take good care of yourself!"
Ning Chen leaned over and said, "My lord, I obey your order!"
After chatting for a while, the new emperor still had government affairs to deal with, so Ning Chen resigned!
After walking out of the imperial study room, Ning Chen looked back.
It’s different!
You are still the same person as before, but the feeling is different.
...
Early on the third day, Ning Chen and others left the capital.
They boarded the ship at Tianhe Pier.
It only takes five days to take a boat to Lingzhou.
Emperor Xuan was dressed in plain clothes, holding a folding fan, and looked like a wealthy businessman.
He stood on the bow of the ship, watching the warship ride the wind and waves, and couldn't help but sigh: "Bad boy, I have been in power for decades... If I don't take the throne this time, I'm afraid I will never have the chance to leave the capital and see Daxuan is such a beautiful country."
Ning Chen reminded with a smile, "Father can no longer call himself me when I am away from home."
"Yes, yes, I forgot about it when I was so happy!"
Ning Chen smiled and asked, "Master, do you want to go fishing?"
Emperor Xuan's eyes lit up, "Can you still fish?"
"Of course!"
Ning Chen ordered someone to get the fishing rod.
Emperor Xuan's fishing skills are hard to describe. He threw three poles, two poles were hung on his clothes and one pole was hung on Ning Chen's clothes.
General Chen also came down to the deck with the help of people around him.
"It's windy on the deck. Should Mr. Chen go back to the cabin and rest?"
Ning Chen was worried that his body couldn't bear it.
Old General Chen laughed and said: "Don't worry, the old man is not that fragile...Besides, since we are out to relax, how can we hide in the cabin all the time? What's the difference between that and staying in the capital?"
Ning Chen smiled helplessly.
Emperor Xuan said: "Old general, wait for me to catch a few fish to replenish your health."
As a result, General Chen waited helplessly for a long time, and Emperor Xuan didn't even catch a shrimp, let alone a fish!
However, Ning Chen caught several fish.
Emperor Xuan was dissatisfied and felt that there was something wrong with the fishing rod Ning Chen gave him, so he insisted on exchanging it with Ning Chen.
But after changing the fishing rod, Emperor Xuan still didn't catch any fish. He complained that Ning Chen had caught all the fish in the river... Anyway, he just didn't admit his skill.
But in the end, Emperor Xuan caught a small fish, but he was so happy that he showed off for a long time!
At noon, Ning Chen asked people to braise the big fish and stew the small ones in soup.
Emperor Xuan usually eats alone most of the time.
It felt novel to him to have a group of people eating around a table.
In the past, you could not take more than three bites of each dish.
First, there is the fear of being poisoned. If you eat too much, the toxicity will increase and it will be difficult to treat.
Second, of course, for the sake of your body, you should only eat in moderation and don’t be greedy for too much.
It feels so good to have everyone eating together.
The key is to eat it warm in your mouth.
To be honest, Emperor Xuan has never had a bite of hot food in the decades he has been emperor.
Not to mention the satisfaction I feel when eating the fish I caught.
Moreover, there is no need to worry about anyone poisoning, as every dish is served with perilla.
Emperor Xuan said excitedly: "I caught this fish, everyone should try it!"
Ning Chen quietly rolled his eyes. The fish caught by Emperor Xuan was bigger and could only be used to make soup. The fish he was talking about was braised in brown sauce.
But seeing Emperor Xuan and General Chen so happy, Ning Chen felt that everything was worth it.
Five days later, the ship docked.
Ning Chen had people prepare a carriage. Emperor Xuan, Old General Chen, the Ninth Princess and other women rode in the carriage. Ning Chen and others rode along for protection.
When he arrived in the city, Ning Chen waved his hand and directly booked an inn... focusing on a rich and powerful person.
Emperor Xuan took a short rest and couldn't wait to go to the street and start walking.
Lingzhou is one of the most prosperous states in Daxuan.
Therefore, Lingzhou Street was very bustling and lively. Although it was not as good as the capital city, the characteristics and customs of different places were different, and Emperor Xuan found it particularly novel.
Emperor Xuan is really like a rustic, curious about everything he sees.
The food and clothing in the palace are the best in the world, but they are not the most comprehensive... Folk sugar blowers, ironworkers, and lanterns, which can be seen everywhere, are not seen in the palace.
Emperor Xuan was rich and wealthy. When he saw any new gadgets, he would buy them with a wave of his hand without negotiating... Anyway, it was Ning Chen who paid.
Ning Chen was speechless. Emperor Xuan bought everything he saw. The key was that he bought several of the same thing, including eight straw horses.
The so-called straw horses are horses woven from wild grass. They are children's toys. They cost two for a penny. Emperor Xuan bought eight of them, intending to take them back and reward each of them with one.
Emperor Xuan was very happy to see that the people in Lingzhou were living a prosperous life.
This is Daxuan under his governance, the country is peaceful and the people are safe.
"Ning Chen, where is that sandwich pancake you mentioned? I'm a little hungry!"
Emperor Xuan touched his belly and said.
Ning Chen smiled and said: "Let's go back to the inn and put down our things first, and then call everyone to go together!"
Emperor Xuan nodded slightly.