Chapter 368 A Step-by-Step Thrill (2)
Chapter 368 A Step-by-Step Thrill (2)
The two of them were too lazy to pay attention to the various gazes from the outside world. The first thing they did after entering the mansion was to wash up, and the second thing was to go to sleep.
"Your Majesty, I wonder if this Xie family is the same Xie family recorded in ancient books?" Zhang Tingyu said, bowing, in the Qianqing Palace.
"The Xie family mentioned in ancient books, are you referring to the legendary Xie family that could turn the tide and change dynasties at will?" Kangxi's voice carried a chilling undertone.
How can I allow someone else to snore beside my bed?
"Your Majesty, according to the information I have, it is very likely the Xie family. The Xie family only appeared suddenly in the last two years." Zhang Tingyu felt the emperor's majesty and bowed even more deeply.
"Have we found out their purpose, what they did, and where they are now located?"
"Your Majesty...I do not know." Zhang Tingyu lowered his head even further.
Emperor Kangxi waved for Zhang Tingyu to leave, then shoved the memorials on the table to the ground, and the servants of Qianqing Palace immediately knelt down.
Emperor Kangxi was furious. Before the Qing army entered the pass, they had no shortage of ideas about attacking the Ming Dynasty. Each generation of the Ming Dynasty was worse than the last, but at critical moments, someone always managed to turn the tide. After making inquiries, he learned about the mysterious Xie family. However, three hundred years ago, the Xie family suddenly disappeared overnight.
Until the Qing army entered the pass, he had not heard a single word about the Xie family for many years after he ascended the throne. But unexpectedly, they suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Emperor Kangxi summoned his secret guards and ordered them to monitor the Xie family around the clock. He also sent people out to search for how many members of the Xie family were currently in his Qing Dynasty.
A ruthless glint flashed in Kangxi's eyes. He would never allow anyone to threaten his rule. If they could be used by him, that would be fine; otherwise, he would have to eliminate them completely.
These things are currently unknown to Wangyou and the others; they are currently resting peacefully in the mansion.
"Miss, young master, there are guards outside monitoring our mansion."
“Cut off his head and send it back. It’s only polite to return the favor!” Xi Xuan said with a grin as he poured Wang You a cup of tea.
"Young master, should we return them regardless of whose they are?"
"Why not?"
Should I give a warning?
"Do you think I need to teach you such a small thing?"
"Miss, Young Master, I'll take my leave now and get on with it." Xie Wenxian smiled and quickly left.
After having breakfast, Wangyou and Xixuan went out shopping. They bought pretty clothes, sold pretty jewelry, bought pretty trinkets, and of course, they couldn't miss out on delicious food.
The handsome man and beautiful woman were a striking couple, and some people were already trying to find out who their children were.
Then, the two strolled over to Dashilan and saw a woman blocking a horse in the street, seemingly looking for trouble.
"Isn't that Ruoxi? What is she doing?" Wangyou recognized Ruoxi at a glance, and before the horse arrived, she went over and led her away from the street.
"Ruoxi, what are you doing?" Wangyou asked curiously as she released the person.
"Who are you?" Ruoxi blushed. This girl is so pretty. If she were in the 21st century, she could probably debut on the spot.
“I am Wangyou. You have recalled one memory and forgotten another.” Wangyou couldn’t help but look at Ruoxi’s face and found that her appearance had changed.
Do we know each other?
"It's not a good place to talk. Come home with me first, and I'll explain everything to you slowly." Wangyou pulled Ruoxi along, intending to go home, and Xixuan followed automatically.
"Oh, okay!" Ruoxi nodded blankly.
“No, Ma'ertai Ruoxi, how can you go with strangers!” A man dressed in green walked over and said, it was the two on horseback.
"We're good friends, you're really nosy." Wangyou glared at the person. Who would like someone who immediately says she's not a good person?
"Greetings, Fourth Master!" Ruoxi bowed to the person behind her in a daze. The person pointed to the man in green and said, "Thirteen."
"May the Thirteenth Prince be blessed."
"Oh, so they are the emperor's sons!" Wangyou looked at the two bald heads. Although they were both good-looking, the bald heads ruined half of their appearance. Wangyou quickly looked at her younger brother to wash her eyes.
Xi Xuan looks better with that buzz cut; he's handsome from every angle.
"Ruoxi, come with me. Have you lost a part of your memory? Come with me, and I will help you find it."
"Okay." Ruoxi instinctively trusted Wangyou and nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. She nodded to the Fourth Prince and the Thirteenth Prince before Wangyou pulled her away.
The three returned to the Xie residence, and Ruoxi then discovered that the Xie residence was separated from the Eighth Prince's mansion by only a wall, except that the wall on the Xie residence's side was exceptionally high.
After Wangyou and Ruoxi explained in detail, Ruoxi realized that she had not transmigrated after falling down the stairs, but had been reincarnated. However, this time the head injury caused her to lose that part of her memory, and she also accidentally awakened her memories of her past life.
"So that means I can't go back?" Ruoxi was a little disappointed. Who would want to stay in this feudal and oppressive ancient society if they could go back to that world where everyone was equal?
“You can’t go back yet. You can only go back at a specific time. Even if you die now, you can’t go back,” Wangyou said after thinking for a moment.
"There's no air conditioning, no Wi-Fi, and we have to bow to everyone we meet. It's so difficult," Ruoxi groaned.
From Ruoxi's face, one can glimpse a hint of what she meant by the 21st century. It is indeed an exciting world. I'm afraid that anyone would imagine time travel, but not necessarily want to actually travel through time.
"Don't think too much about it. Since you're here, make the best of it. Do you want to recall your childhood memories? If so, I can help you recover them," Wangyou said with a smile.
"Okay, let's restore them then!" Ruoxi nodded. It was indeed inconvenient not having her childhood memories.
Wangyou simply spread her five fingers and shook them, and Ruoxi fell asleep. In her dream, she remembered everything that had happened here, and she also remembered Wangyou and Xixuan.
"Sister Wangyou, thank you, I remember everything now." Ruoxi's voice was filled with a hint of joy.
Seeing that there was no gloom between Ruoxi's brows, Wangyou felt relieved. She erased the information about the struggle for the throne from Ruoxi's mind, thinking that this would make her happier.
After all, Ruoxi's older sister was the concubine of the Eighth Prince, so she was bound to pay close attention to the struggle for the throne among the nine princes. Knowing the outcome but being unable to change it was bound to be a torment, so it was better not to know.
When Ruoxi woke up, it was just time for dinner.
"Oh no, it's so late, my sister will worry." Ruoxi exclaimed, slapping her forehead.
"Don't worry, just enjoy your meal. I've already asked someone to inform your sister. I'll take you home after you finish eating."
"Thank you, Sister Wangyou. I am indeed hungry." Ruoxi nodded.
Because of the taboo against men and women dining together, only Wangyou and Ruoxi were present, while Xixuan went to do other things.
As the two ate and chatted, Wangyou learned that Ruoxi had actually come to participate in the imperial concubine selection. The old emperor was so old, yet he was still selecting teenage girls. Wasn't that embarrassing?
Wangyou thought to herself, but didn't say anything to Ruoxi. She figured she could just do something about it later.
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