Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 336 Entering the Xiqi Palace

The sun was setting in the west, the hour of You was approaching, and dusk was gradually rising, casting a veil-like haziness over the majestic imperial palace.

A magnificent carriage rumbled and drove into the palace gate.

Nangong Qi was dressed in the noble prince's clothes, with dragon patterns embroidered with gold thread sparkling in the afterglow. He wore jade on his waist and a jade crown on his head. He exuded an innate nobleness, and his expression could not hide his high spirits.

Next to him sat Shen Li, on the other side of Shen Li was Chu Qiu, and opposite him sat Su Ran and Xuan Feng Sanren.

Shen Li gently lifted the carriage curtain and glanced outside. What came into view was the vermilion palace wall winding and stretching out like a giant dragon, and the golden glazed tiles still gleaming in the setting sun, so bright that it was hard to open your eyes.

The palace road is spacious and straight, paved with flat boulders. The bronze lions on both sides are majestic and lifelike, as if telling the majesty of the royal family.

The guards on duty stood tall and straight like pine trees, their armor gleaming coldly in the afterglow. They kept their eyes fixed on the ground, spears in hand, and stood firm at their posts, turning a blind eye to the passing carriages. Only when Nangong Qi's carriage passed by did they bow their heads slightly in salute. Their movements were in perfect unison, fully demonstrating the rigor and well-trained nature of the palace guards.

The eunuchs and palace maids hurried past, but did not dare to look up. They all nodded, held their breath, and walked hurriedly.

The palaces in the distance are well-arranged, with intricate and elaborate eaves and brackets, and beautiful carved beams and painted buildings. There are pavilions and towers dotted among them. The exotic flowers and plants in the garden compete with each other for beauty, and the fragrance is faint, but it is shrouded in this solemn atmosphere, losing some of the unrestrained fragrance.

Nangong Qi caught a glimpse of Shen Li's actions, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and his heart was full of pride.

He secretly thought that in the future, as the Crown Princess, Shen Li would travel around the palace every day, and go hand in hand with him to see the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, accompanying him in the morning and at night. What a warm and noble scene that would be.

His eyes became gentle and firm, as if he had seen the years they had spent in this deep palace. That was their future alone, full of expectations of happiness and glory.

Su Ran raised her eyes and caught the change in Nangong Qi's expression, and secretly curled her lips in her heart.

It’s just the imperial palace, as if everyone has seen it.

As the prince of Dongsheng, he grew up in the palace and was already accustomed to the scenery of the palace.

In his view, although the scenery of this palace was different, what was the fundamental difference? It was just a cage built of power and rules.

He calmly adjusted his sleeves, a barely perceptible indifference flashed across his eyes, and he quietly hid those thoughts. He looked out the window again, his expression as calm as water, as if all this could not stir up any waves in his heart.

The carriage moved forward slowly, passing through one palace gate after another, heading towards an unknown palace, leaving only the wheel tracks on this ancient and solemn palace road.

The sun was setting in the west, the hour of You was approaching, and dusk was gradually rising, casting a veil-like haziness over the majestic imperial palace.

A gorgeous carriage rumbled and drove straight into the depths of the palace, until it slowly stopped at the gate of a palace.

Nangong Qi was dressed in the noble prince's clothes, with dragon patterns embroidered with gold thread shining in the afterglow. He wore jade on his waist and a jade crown on his head, and his whole body exuded an innate noble aura.

As soon as the carriage stopped, he was the first to get off. The eunuch beside him hurried forward to support him, but he gave a look. The eunuch understood and respectfully retreated to a distance and stood there with awe in his eyes.

Then, Su Ran got off the carriage. He was tall and slender, and his moon-white robe accentuated his elegant demeanor, his expression revealing a certain nonchalance.

As soon as he landed, he looked at Nangong Qi standing in front of the carriage and guessed about 70% of what was going on. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. He didn't know what he was thinking about, so he quietly stepped aside and waited, with his hands behind his back, watching the scene in front of him quietly.

Afterwards, Xuanfeng Sanren slowly came out of the carriage. He was wearing a Taoist robe and had an indifferent expression, as if he didn't care much about everything around him. He walked to the side with steady steps.

Seeing this, Nangong Qi stretched his neck unconsciously, but his eyes were fixed on the door of the carriage, looking forward to the next person coming out.

A moment later, Chu Qiu got off the carriage neatly. She was dressed in simple maid's clothes, with a pretty face and clear and smart eyes. As soon as she got off the carriage, she stood respectfully beside the carriage, her posture straight, her hands folded in front of her, quietly waiting for Shen Li.

Finally, Shen Li appeared at the carriage door. She was dressed in the attire of Princess Fuxi, the brocade embroidered with intricate and exquisite patterns. The auspicious patterns outlined in gold thread shimmered in the afterglow, highlighting her noble status.

Her black hair was combed into an exquisite bun, embellished with gorgeous pearls and jade, which made her face even more bright and charming. Her eyes were bright and calm, revealing a hint of calmness and elegance.

Seeing this, Nangong Qi immediately prepared to lend a hand to help her get off the carriage, with a gentle smile on his face.

However, before his hand touched Shen Li, Chu Qiu had already stretched out her hands and called out crisply, "Miss, let me help you!"

Hearing the voice, Shen Li tilted her head slightly and looked at Chu Qiu. The corners of her mouth rose up, revealing a faint smile, and then she extended her hand to Chu Qiu.

Nangong Qi's hands froze in mid-air, and the smile on his face instantly solidified. He gritted his teeth in his heart and thought: I shouldn't have let this maid named Chuqiu come with me. She only ruined his plans.

But he couldn't show it on his face, so he could only pretend to be calm and coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment, but his eyes still drifted towards Shen Li from time to time.

At this moment, the atmosphere in front of the palace was subtle and a little awkward. Everyone seemed to have noticed Nangong Qi's thoughts, and they stood aside, either silent or laughing secretly, waiting for this little episode to pass.