Strong and sturdy workhorses dragged the hard-wheeled carriages along the wide national highway. The creaking of the wheels, the clopping of the horses' hooves, and the snorting of the horses made it seem as if there was no end to the caravan.
The accompanying guards rode tall steeds and wore Ardent Light Armor. They held Tiger Bone Bows, Vibrating Spears, Qian Swords, and Thunder Hammers and Lightning Axes. All of them were standard military equipment. If they were used privately, they would kill the entire family.
The banner raised by the caravan intimidated the thieves and corrupt officials who had bad intentions.
"Martial Arts Hall's Sword Pavilion General, Marshal of the World's Armed Forces, Shentse General Sun."
"Song Prefecture's Zhenzhou General, First-class Pillar State, Xuanwu High Official Zhao."
And so on.
The flags blinded the eyes of all the dogs along the way. The ones in charge of the escort team were the first-rate elite troops of Ming Prefecture and Song Prefecture. Song Prefecture's Great General Zhao Yunlong was personally overseeing it. It couldn't be any more real.
This group from the northern Ming Prefecture went all the way south. They had already passed the Sui Prefecture's border and entered the Empire's central Han Prefecture. The journey was smooth. Everywhere they passed by, the officials visited, and the tyrants bowed. Even the Sui Prefecture Overseer and Sui Prefecture's Great General came personally. Since Zhao Yunlong was of the same rank as the two of them, this was considered a polite and friendly visit. It didn't seem like the two of them were too flattering.
In short, the people and civilians along the way warmly welcomed them, and the local government cooperated vigorously.
There were no bandits who dared to rob them. There were no ignorant tyrants or arrogant and greedy officials. There were also no bandits. The Sui Prefecture's local officials took out 120% of their sincerity to receive them. They even sent out their own troops to carefully serve this group of Great Masters as they crossed the border.
There was only one reason.
Because the Empire's administrative communication was very efficient, the news of Sun Lang's return to the imperial court had spread throughout the Empire. Everyone knew that a new powerful official had appeared in the Empire and had done a lot of important things in just a dozen days. As the carriages went all the way south, the news from the imperial court kept coming. The more rampant Great Master Sun's actions were in the imperial court, the lower the backbones of the Sui Prefecture's local officials were.
It could be said that it was very real.
After many days of careful accompaniment and hospitality, all of Sui Zhou worked together to send General Shentse's family out of the border. Finally, they threw away a hot potato. The entire province was practically brimming with jubilation. After all, it was too tense. They weren't even this tense before. If anything happened to General Shentse's treasured family in Sui Zhou, it would certainly bring about serious consequences that no one was willing to bear.
Now that they were finally gone, the ones with a headache were those from Hanzhou City.
"We'll reach the Imperial Capital by this evening at the latest."
The carriage at the center of the carriages was exceptionally eye-catching. It was a carriage with four Greenwood Variant Horses striding forward with their heads held high, pulling the luxurious six-wheeled carriage. This carriage was custom-made by Sharp Metal Craftsmen, and it was said that it wouldn't tremble even when passing through rugged mountain roads. The interior of the carriage was huge, enough for daily life, washing up, and receiving guests. It was designed for the influential people, and it was a popular export product of the Country of Sharp Metal.
The interior of the car was filled with fragrant incense, delicacies, a silk brocade quilt, and a small embroidered table. It was a stark contrast to the dusty environment outside. With money, one could indeed do whatever one wanted. Just like in this underdeveloped feudal empire, the most powerful people could still enjoy a material life that was not inferior to that of the rich people on Earth.
"I wonder how much money we'll spend along the way …"
Zhang Yinluo sat by the table with her chin propped up as she looked at the exquisite decorations in the room. This carriage was probably as heavy as gold, so she couldn't help grumbling, "We brought so many things and loaded so many carriages, yet we still have to trouble so many people to escort us. Along the way, we're eating and eating, and it's a huge waste of time. How long has this journey been …"
Miss Zhao was currently elegantly sipping her tea. Among everyone present, she was the most ladylike. When she heard Su Tao's words, she rolled her eyes. "You're speaking as if you didn't bring anything. Your family can't wait to treat half of your family business as your dowry and stuff it in the carriage to make you look good."
Yinluo's charming face turned red and she grumbled, "That's my family acting on their own!"
After the matter in Xia Zhou was settled, under the influence of some people with ulterior motives, the name of Shentse General spread throughout the world. And old madam Jia's explanation of Sun Lang and Jia Ying's past and present lives was slowly made known to everyone. The little wanderer who had been mingling in Ming Zhou was actually the renowned and unparalleled Tianyuan General. This explosive news first shocked everyone in Ming Zhou.
Marquis Jingan fu once again became the focal point of everything. Miss Zhao's power and influence expanded even further. Even the competitors who wanted to arm wrestle with her cleanly admitted defeat. This was all within reason.
As for the Zhang family, it naturally boiled over.
The news spread especially quickly, to the extent that the other families and branches that had been separated from the Zhang Family had also received the news. Family head level figures all rushed over personally, wanting to have a chat with the Zhang Family in Mingzhou. The elders of the Zhang Family all had their praises and gratification written all over their faces. Yin Luo returned home with a smile on her face. Her relatives, both familiar and unfamiliar, couldn't wait to offer all their admiration and admiration to the young and wise Young Lady Yin Luo.
Everyone looked at her with eyes full of love and joy.
It was as if they saw their own pig dig out a rare ten-thousand-year-old lingzhi mushroom.
Perhaps it was because they were blinded by greed, or perhaps it was because the information was not equal, or perhaps it was because after careful consideration, the Zhang family completely ignored the enormous political risks that this matter brought. They wholeheartedly wanted to be affiliated with the awesome Shentse General. As for Yinluo's journey south to the capital, they gave her one hundred percent support. They also exploded with enthusiasm far greater than Yinluo's and began all kinds of preparations in an orderly manner.
All kinds of local specialties dedicated to the honorable Shentse General.
All kinds of money for the uncorrupted General Shentse to use in the capital.
Some maids and servants who could do some rough work.
Some clansmen who had some ability and could listen to the General's orders and do odd jobs.
Things like that.
They wanted nothing more than to move their entire family to the capital and become one of the Empire's wealthy families with the support of their respected son-in-law. Just thinking about such a future was enough to make everyone tremble with excitement.
In the end, it was Yinluo who lost her temper, which was rare, that stopped everyone's increasingly excessive behavior.
"He'll definitely laugh at me if I bring so many things over!"
At the time, Yinluo loudly complained to her father and the elders of the clan. "You're doing it so obviously, he'll definitely see through it!"
And now, Yinluo's status in the clan had also risen. Even this generation's head, which was Yinluo's grandfather, couldn't treat her purely as a little girl. Everyone in the clan had to seriously consider her opinions. Even if there were differences, they had to discuss it.
"If you don't take the initiative, Marquis Jingan fu's Miss Zhao will be even more proactive."
Everyone pointed out this point either explicitly or implicitly.
So Yinluo was very envious of Miss Zhao. Not only was Miss Zhao swift and decisive in her actions, she was not shy at all. She also had the final say in the fu and did whatever she wanted to do. She didn't need to consider what other people thought at all.
Of course, Miss Zhao was even more proactive. When the various heads of the Zhang family were intensely discussing the gift list, Marquis Jingan fu had already started to load up large carts of things.
And they loaded up a lot. Miss Zhao was completely planning on settling down in the capital.
"Marry a chicken and follow the chicken, marry a dog and follow the dog."
That was what she said.
Miss Zhao, who was good at managing the household and had extraordinary methods, had even started to prepare a business plan. Marquis Jingan fu might be a wealthy family in the north, but they didn't have any foundation in the capital and were considered country bumpkins. Now that they were entering the capital, they definitely had to prepare properties and raise the family's status. Otherwise, they would be rootless duckweeds.
"Sun Lang is very fierce, and it's probably the same in court. After entering the capital, I'll first borrow his power and prestige to properly look for some properties, then … …"
Hearing Miss Zhao's orderly business methods, Yinluo felt even more depressed. She really wasn't good at these things and didn't know what she could do after entering the capital — — was it still the same as before? Cook for Sun Lang and wash his clothes and go out for a stroll together when they were bored?
He had already returned to being a high-ranking official and had a big house to live in, a chef to cook for him, and skilled servants to wash his clothes. It seemed like he didn't need her to do these things anymore.
This kind of worry often troubled the young girl's complicated emotions, but it wasn't to the extent of being downcast. She was just a little worried about her gains and losses … … because Sun Lang would always write her a letter and the contents of every letter would contain longing and warmth. It was an emotion that made her feel at ease, so she knew that Sun Lang was relying on her.
Un, I just need to go there myself.
And it's just that I want to go. If he likes it, I'll stay by his side. If he doesn't like it, I'll just return to Ming Zhou myself and don't need to think about doing anything … …
Yinluo often convinced herself like this and reminded herself that she didn't need to worry about Zhao Feihuang's threats.
— — I don't need to bring so much money and things over, I can go by myself!
Those things were all forcefully shoved over by the clan. I can't persuade them otherwise!
When she thought of this, she heard Miss Zhao say: "Oh?
You don't want to bring them?
Then, those guns and cannons, what's going on? "
Yinluo's face turned red again: "It's none of your business!"
Yes, she had brought quite a few things with her. Apart from her daily necessities, she had also brought along all the armory she had at home. From the Flaming Sun Mecha to the Flaming Sun Mecha, she had brought along an uncountable amount of ammunition. These things were enough to equip a small squadron. She had packed a total of twenty large carriages, which was enough to cover half of the palace with firepower.
Miss Zhao was speechless: "Why did you bring those things?
To fight? "
Yinluo faintly said: "I feel like they'll come in handy."
Miss Zhao smiled: "There's no need. Why would Sun Lang let you personally go into battle?"
Yinluo shook her head and was about to say something when Zhao Yunlong, who had been sitting silently beside her, suddenly opened his eyes and stood up: "There's a need … … The cavalry is coming, five li away."