Chapter 1899 A Fair Place

Nan Yan hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhu Feng said, "What they mean is that this place is already considered the territory of Yan State. Moreover, they have also heard that Shazhouwei is my garrison in the northwest. Meeting in such a place makes them uneasy."

“…”

Nan Yan asked hurriedly, "Then what did they say?"

Zhu Feng said, "They heard that this place is already the border of Yan Country, so they hope to find a place that belongs neither to Yan Country nor to them to meet."

“…”

"This way, there's no distinction between host and guest, and it's fairer for both parties."

“…”

Nan Yan thought about it and sighed: "That's true."

The two countries have not yet established diplomatic relations, and the other party has come from afar. Meeting on the border of Yan State, the court of Yan State has already occupied the advantage of time and place. If the meeting place is arranged in one of their important military towns, it will indeed put great pressure on the other party.

Zhu Feng has always wanted to connect with the countries in the Western Regions and retrace the Silk Road. This first meeting is of vital importance.

"However, the place that doesn't belong to Yan Country..."

Nan Yan thought for a while and said, "What is that place? Is there such a place here?"

Zhu Feng looked at her and said with a smile, "You've only been back for a few days, and you've forgotten?"

“…”

Nan Yan was stunned, then suddenly understood.

"White Dragon City?"

Zhu Feng nodded and said, "That place doesn't belong to the Western Regions, Yan Country, or even Neng Country. It's a city-state independent of those three regions. It would be nice to meet them there."

“…”

"Besides, I've been there once, so I'm familiar with the place, so it's not that bad."

Nan Yan said, "That's true. Besides, that place is very prosperous. It would be somewhat rude to receive a special envoy in Shazhouwei."

"Um."

"When does the Emperor plan to go?"

"It's not decided yet. Let me pass this message to them first. I will go to White Dragon City after they respond."

"That's fine."

The two people on this side were having a great conversation, but on the other side, in Ye Zheng's room, the atmosphere was not so harmonious.

Ran Xiaoyu brought another bowl of fragrant rice soup to Ye Zheng.

But Ye Zheng lowered his head as if a little embarrassed, and did not move for a long time.

Ran Xiaoyu asked, "Why, is your mouth hot?"

Ye Zheng was silent for a moment before he said, "I'll do it myself."

After saying that, he was about to reach out to take it. Ran Xiaoyu did not stop him and actually let go of his hand. However, the bowl was heavy. Ye Zheng's strength had not recovered yet, and his hands and feet were still weak. He dropped it as soon as he picked it up.

Fortunately, Ran Xiaoyu was quick-eyed and quick-handed and caught it.

Then he said calmly: "Are you still trying to be brave?"

“…”

"Wait until you have some strength, then show off your strength."

After saying that, she scooped a spoonful of rice soup and brought it to his mouth. Ye Zheng could only drink it reluctantly, but he was still uneasy, so he said: "You, shouldn't you stay with the imperial concubine and take care of her? She is pregnant."

"She doesn't need me over there."

"After all, you are the head maid of the Imperial Concubine. You shouldn't be taking care of me. This is against the rules."

Ran Xiaoyu stirred the rice soup in the bowl with a spoon and said calmly: "What's wrong with the rules? I was the one who took care of you when you were unconscious before."

"ah?!"

Ye Zheng was startled, raised his head and looked at her in astonishment: "You, you——"

"What's wrong? Don't believe it?"

Ran Xiaoyu said: "The Emperor's order."

“…”

"I take care of everything for you."

This time it was Ye Zheng's turn, his face turned red and white. Usually, when dealing with Ran Xiaoyu, he was at ease and free to come and go, but this time, facing such a frank and real Ran Xiaoyu, he was at a loss.

His throat was choked, and after a while he said, "This is against the rules!"

Ran Xiaoyu looked at him for a while.

Then he lowered his head and said solemnly: "But I won't listen to you. I have to listen to the emperor."

After saying that, he scooped another spoonful of rice soup and brought it to his mouth.

Ye Zheng's face was also very pale at this time, and his eyes were a little flustered. When the two of them looked at each other like this, he remembered what he said yesterday -

Ran Xiaoyu is not a girl who likes to cling to things.

I understood my previous attitude very well, so why did she treat me like this again? Could it be because of those words?

He thought about it, then gritted his teeth and said, "What I said yesterday was actually nonsense. Don't take it seriously."

Ran Xiaoyu looked at him: "Are they all fake?"

"Yes, it's all fake. I just made it up."

"...Then, let me think about what you said yesterday? If I remember correctly, you told me that I was beautiful."

“…”

"So, this is false?"

"This...this, of course not."

Ye Zheng hurriedly denied it.

He lost his memory yesterday, but he doesn't have it now.

Not only did he not lose his memory, he could even clearly remember that when he just woke up, he was facing her who was sitting at the head of the bed and taking good care of him - of course, at that time, she was just a strange girl in his eyes.

She is so beautiful!

This was his first feeling.

As soon as I opened my eyes and felt the sunlight, I saw a pretty and sweet girl. This is probably the best greeting for everyone who wakes up from a coma.

He could even remember the moment when his heart went from calm to beating violently, almost bursting out of his chest.

In the past, when I was working in Prince Yan's Mansion and following Zhu Feng, I naturally met many beautiful women.

But there has never been a person who can make his heart beat like this.

It was an inexplicable feeling that he had never experienced before. Even though his mind was blank, he suddenly felt like doing something, wanting to be closer to her, even more intimate with her.

That's why I said those words.

Of course, when she attacked him later, and the emperor and the imperial concubine arrived one after another, his memory recovered bit by bit, and his feelings for her also recovered bit by bit, he regretted it very much.

I have decided to end it.

Ran Xiaoyu is a good girl. She is a loyal servant who would do anything for the imperial concubine. However, her character is not suitable for the palace. If it were not for the imperial concubine protecting her, she would have died countless times by now.

I shouldn't get too close to her.

After all, I have always been by Zhu Feng's side, and have been involved in those palace secrets and life-threatening secrets. It is too dangerous to be with her.

Not only would it be dangerous for him, but it would also be dangerous for her.

She is someone who does not know how to avoid danger and instead invites trouble upon herself.

Therefore, separation and forgetting each other is the best option for them.

But unfortunately——

Just when he was feeling anxious, Ran Xiaoyu tilted her head and looked at him, her eyes unusually calm and firm: "So, you think I'm beautiful and want to marry me?"