Chapter 243 Leaving the Palace
The day soon came to the appointed day.
Early in the morning, Shang Zongguan and Zhao Feng came together.
Zhao Feng came to teach Yu'er martial arts, while Shang Zongguan was going to take Li Xuan out of the palace.
Li Xuan had already told Princess Ankang and Yu'er about leaving the palace in advance.
But he did not tell them the specific details, just said he was going to help Shang Zongguan.
Although Princess Ankang and Yu'er were a little uneasy about Li Xuan's leaving the palace, they felt much more relieved with Shang Zongguan accompanying them.
It was just that the first time they were separated by such a long distance, the two girls always worried about Li Xuan.
"Ah Xuan, you must stay with Shang Zongguan when you leave the palace, and don't run around mischievously."
"If you get lost and can't come back..."
Princess Ankang started crying as she spoke.
"What should I do then!"
"Woo woo woo——"
Shang Zongguan had calculated everything, but he actually forgot to think of this.
In the past, Li Xuan went out to play, because Princess Ankang knew that he would always come home, so she would not worry too much if she could not see him.
But this time was different. Li Xuan was going to follow Shang Zongguan out of the palace. If he got lost outside the palace, it would be the end.
Last night alone, Princess Ankang had no idea how many nightmares she had, all about Li Xuan getting lost.
When she woke up this morning, her pillow was soaked.
"Your Highness, you can rest assured."
"As long as the old slave is here, Ah Xuan must be here."
Zongguan Shang quickly made his own promise.
He never thought that Princess Ankang would be so dependent on Li Xuan.
At the moment, Li Xuan was just out of the palace. If Li Xuan really had any bad luck, I'm afraid Princess Ankang would cry to death on the spot.
Yu'er on the side also had red eyes, and was obviously very worried.
"Ah Xuan, you must be obedient and stay close to Shang Zongguan, understand?"
The two girls caressed Li Xuan reluctantly, cherishing him as if it was the last time.
"That's all."
Although Li Xuan felt a little speechless about their excessive worry, he felt warm in his heart.
When you know that you have such an important position in the eyes of others, I'm afraid everyone will do the same.
Li Xuan went forward and kissed and hugged the two girls, and they felt better after a long time of comfort.
In the end, Princess Ankang and Yu'er still sent them all the way to the gate of Jingyang Palace, and they almost followed him.
After a while of being reluctant to part, Li Xuan finally followed Shang Zongguan to leave the palace.
Just looking at the two girls left at home, Li Xuan felt very bad.
"Alas, is this the mood of parents who work away from home?"
Seeing that Li Xuan was also in a low mood, Shang Zongguan just shook his head gently, but didn't say much.
The close relationship between the three little guys can only be said to be envied by others in this palace.
In this palace, even if there is a blood relationship, the relationship may not be very good.
Li Xuan is really lucky to be spoiled by Princess Ankang and Yu'er.
Of course, the same was true for Princess Ankang and Yu'er.
Shang Zongguan first took Li Xuan back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where there were several empty carriages ready.
Today, Shang Zongguan was nominally going out of the palace to make purchases.
This job was the most appropriate reason for the eunuchs in the palace to leave the palace.
Whether it was Shang Zongguan or Zhao Feng, when they needed to leave the palace on weekdays, they would go out of the palace in the name of making purchases.
After all, making purchases can be done every day.
Li Xuan was hidden in the carriage, covered with a thick waterproof tarpaulin.
He looked at the scenery along the way through the gap.
There was an imperial gate in the West Palace that led directly outside the palace.
After Shang Zongguan led the convoy straight out of the palace, they stepped into the territory of the capital.
Li Xuan saw the unfamiliar scene and couldn't help but widen his eyes, and everything he saw was strange.
The avenue outside the imperial city was very quiet, with few pedestrians passing by, but from time to time there were imperial guards patrolling back and forth.
Looking further away, all kinds of ancient buildings stand in a row. Li Xuan can already hear the noise of people and cars on the street and the hustle and bustle of red lights and wine.
It is still morning, but the capital seems to be very lively.
After leaving the imperial city, the motorcade went south along the wide streets.
The imperial city is located in the northernmost part of the entire capital, and the surrounding areas are all areas where high-ranking officials and nobles live.
Because in this area, as long as you look up, you can still see the walls of the imperial city.
"So the palace is so big."
It was the first time that Li Xuan saw the imperial city from the outside world, and only then did he realize how wide the place where he lived on weekdays was.
The towering imperial city was almost level with the sky, and every ten steps on it stood guard with the imperial guards wearing golden armor, looking majestic.
After walking for more than half an hour, the motorcade walked out of the streets adjacent to the imperial city, and in front of them were various markets.
The capital of Daxing was divided into many Fangshi, each with its own functions. Some Fangshi were only for living, some were only for trading, and most were mixed, that is, they could be lived in and traded.
At the beginning, the distinction between Fangshi was quite strict, with all places where people lived being called Fang, and all places where people traded being called Shi.
However, as the economic activities of Daxing became more and more prosperous, the consumption needs of the residents of the capital gradually could not be met.
Therefore, the strict distinction between Fangshi was gradually relaxed, and it gradually became a mixed form today.
Li Xuan found that the farther away from the imperial city, the more lively the Fangshi was.
After walking south for a long time, General Manager Shang brought the caravan to a very large business.
【Ping An Commercial Bank】
When the convoy led by Manager Shang arrived, they were immediately greeted respectfully and drove the carriage to the backyard.
The eunuchs who followed were also properly entertained.
Although these eunuchs are all humble and submissive in the palace, when they leave the palace, they are all uncles.
The manager of the commercial bank came to Mr. Shang and greeted him respectfully. Mr. Shang just whispered a few words and sent him away.
Naturally, other people will be responsible for handling purchasing matters.
Chief Monk Li Xuan has other tasks.
Manager Shang hugged Li Xuan and walked into the trading company, arriving at a prepared room without any obstruction.
"Axuan, this Ping An Trading Company is responsible for all supplies in the palace. It is a trading firm that has a very close relationship with His Majesty."
Manager Shang introduced.
Li Xuan also understood after hearing this.
"I'm afraid it's the property of Emperor Yongyuan."
Although Emperor Yongyuan is the emperor, he still needs money.
He cannot withdraw the money in the treasury at will, so he also needs his own small treasury.
Li Xuan had heard before that emperors had their own ways of making money, but he didn't expect that Emperor Yongyuan was not lagging behind.
But running a business is considered reliable.
He is hundreds of times stronger than those foolish kings who sell their official positions.
Manager Shang seemed familiar with this room. He walked to the closet and began to change clothes.
There were many disguise props in the wardrobe. In a short time, Manager Shang changed his appearance and body shape, turning into a fat-bellied and bearded wealthy businessman.
"Axuan, what do you think of my outfit?"
Manager Shang proudly showed off his disguise skills.
Needless to say, Manager Shang's skills are really powerful.
From the thin old man before, he immediately turned into a middle-aged wealthy businessman.
It's just that the wrinkles on his face are a little obvious. Even if they are covered up, they still look a little conspicuous.
Manager Shang looked in the mirror and felt a little dissatisfied.
"Well, I'm getting old after all, and it's a bit forced to dress up as middle-aged."
Manager Shang's tone was inevitably a little disappointed.
At this time, Li Xuan remembered something, flicked his tail, and poured out several human skin masks from the Emperor Hong Bone Ring.
Manager Shang couldn't help being surprised when he saw this rare thing.
But he immediately thought of the channel through which Li Xuan obtained this thing.
"Axuan, this is what you got in the Yuqing Pond."
Manager Shang said with a smile.
As the saying goes, if the Tao is one foot high, the devil is one foot high.
It seems that Emperor Yongyuan has made adequate preparations for Li Xuan.
Manager Shang was not polite, after all, Li Xuan couldn't use this thing.
He picked a suitable one from among them and placed it on his face carefully.
This human skin mask is not just glued on the face, but there are various details that need to be dealt with.
Li Xuan didn't know this knowledge, he just watched Manager Shang's operation curiously, thinking it was learning.
Manager Shang's craftsmanship is not bad, and he quickly put the human skin mask on.
Now, the image of a wealthy businessman with smooth and greasy skin, a fat face and a round belly came to life.
Especially the details on that face are impeccably done.
I don’t know how this human skin mask was able to imitate that kind of skin condition that is white, fat, and slightly oily.
Seeing the greatly changed Manager Shang in front of him, Li Xuan couldn't help but meow in surprise.
If it weren't for the fact that the smell was still the same as that of Mr. Shang, Li Xuan wouldn't dare to recognize the person in front of him.
"Haha, how is Ah Xuan now?"
Manager Shang's voice has also changed accordingly. If only based on appearance, this disguise is simply perfect.
Li Xuan also didn't expect that those ordinary-looking human skin masks would have such a good effect.
"Axuan, just put the rest away first."
"This is a useful treasure when traveling around the world. Remember to let Princess Ankang and Yu'er read relevant books in the future. Otherwise, it would be a pity to just leave it unused."
It was rare to see Manager Shang speak so highly of him, and Li Xuan also secretly kept this in mind.
"Okay, Xuan."
"Let's set off right now and check out some places first."
Manager Shang picked up Li Xuan as he spoke, but before setting off, he looked at Li Xuan over and over again, and then said:
"Axuan, this is a rare opportunity. Why don't you come and pretend to be a good person?"
Li Xuan tilted his head. He had never heard of cats disguised.
But then he nodded and agreed.
Because when he looked forward to seeing Mr. Shang in disguise, he thought it was quite fun, so he wanted to try it himself.
Manager Shang didn't hesitate, picked up Li Xuan and started busy.
Not long after, a new cow cat appeared.
The Emperor's Bone Ring on Li Xuan's tail was also covered up in white, making it look less conspicuous.
"Meow? (Am I a cow?)"
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