Chapter 148: Chapter 146: Only and Solely

The inspection of the city gates in the Imperial Capital was very strict. This was because in a former dynasty, a prince was successfully taken hostage by an assassin outside the city gates. Hence, the Emperor established the infallible decree: the emperor's carriage is to be treated the same as the common people's when exiting the city!

If even the Emperor's carriage is subject to inspection, who would dare to rebel!

Although everyone had to undergo inspections, Xiao Fuzi, carrying the token, didn't need to queue up like the common folks to enter the city.

There was also a passageway at the city gate specifically for officials to pass through with their carriages.

After the line of carriages was inspected, Xiao Fuzi brought Shen Chengyao's family to Shangguan Xuanyi.

Shen Chengyao and his family bowed in respect.

After Shangguan Xuanyi accepted their salutations, he casually glanced at Xiao'er and concluded: she looked spirited, a bit taller, but had become quite thin!