Chapter 1095: Discovery
Hecheng is not a strategic location and has rarely been bombarded by war. The people here work from sunrise to sunset and live a peaceful life. Unlike the people in Peking, after today's battle, they are all frightened like frightened birds and hide in their homes, not daring to come out.
Even without a curfew, the streets would be deserted.
Wen Ye galloped on his horse and soon returned to Jinlou Villa.
As he walked in, the villa was very quiet, so he walked directly to the outside of Liuhe Hall.
"Your humble servant greets His Majesty."
Zhu Feng was originally leaning back in a chair, reading a book by the candlelight on the table, although he had not turned a single page in the period before Wen Ye came.
"You're here."
He calmly closed the book and put it aside: "How is the battle going?"
"Your Majesty, the rebels are facing difficulties in their siege and have temporarily retreated to a camp twenty miles outside the city. However, I suspect they will return tomorrow."
"Prince Ning's men are not good at attacking cities, but they will definitely find another way."
"I have already instructed my subordinates to come up with various countermeasures."
"No matter what, you have to guard me for the next few days."
“…”
Wen Ye was slightly startled and glanced at him.
Of course we have to defend it.
The emperor is in the city. If we don’t defend it, the whole world will change.
He said in a deep voice: "I understand."
The two men talked for a few more sentences. Although Wen Ye was young, he was a general who had followed Zhu Feng in battles for many years. He was quite experienced and answered questions fluently. Zhu Feng understood in his heart that he didn't need to give any more instructions about defending the city.
So he said, "Okay, go down and rest."
"I will take my leave."
Wen Ye bowed and turned to leave.
But just as he turned around, Zhu Feng suddenly remembered something and said, "Wait a moment."
Wen Ye turned around hurriedly: "Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, then looked at him and suddenly said, "After being dismissed from office, did Jian Ruocheng go to Changqing City?"
“…”
For some reason, he suddenly asked about this person.
Wen Ye couldn't help but frown when he thought about how he felt when he was the Censor in Changqing City and saw Jian Ruocheng actually defect to Prince Ning.
He said, "Yes."
Zhu Feng's heart sank.
But his expression remained the same, only because the light was not bright to begin with, it looked a little gloomy. He said solemnly, "Has he also been giving advice to Prince Ning these days?"
"this--"
Wen Ye thought for a moment, then said honestly, "He has indeed been working in Prince Ning's mansion. However, I do not associate with Prince Ning, so I seldom go there. Therefore, I do not know how much of Prince Ning's affairs he advises."
Zhu Feng took a deep breath.
After a while, he waved his hand and said, "You can go down."
"yes."
Wen Ye retreated from Liuhe Hall with some uneasiness. It was already pitch black around him. Looking at the room, there was only a candle, which seemed particularly gloomy. He couldn't help but feel a little heavy.
At this point, why would the emperor suddenly ask about Jian Ruocheng?
He was dismissed from office, worked in the Ning Wang Mansion, and even joined the Ning Wang in targeting the emperor at the Grand Altar. Didn't these things happen a long time ago? The people around him should have told him a long time ago.
He shook his head and turned away.
In Yishou Hall, which is closest to Liuhe Hall, the lights are also on. Queen Xu Miaoyin, who has been busy all day, did not rest but sat in a chair, listening to the news brought back by the eunuchs and doormen from outside.
"The rebels were repelled?"
"Yes, Queen, the rebels have retreated."
A smile appeared on Xu Miaoyin's face.
Although she is also the daughter of a general, she is not as familiar with military affairs as Zhu Feng. Zhu Feng can completely leave it to Wen Ye, but as the queen, she cannot be so confident about the upcoming war.
Only after hearing the news did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Chun'er and Bihe beside them immediately smiled and said, "That's great."
But Xu Miaoyin thought for a moment and said, "We still can't completely relax. Prince Ning has been plotting this for so long. It's impossible for him to retreat after just one defeat. Besides—"
Today's battle is not considered a defeat.
Just neither losing nor winning.
"They will definitely continue to attack the city. We still need to be cautious."
Chun'er and Bihe looked at each other helplessly: "What can we do?"
"Yes, the emperor is not in a hurry."
"Empress, why didn't the Emperor return to Peking to mobilize troops this time? Why didn't he send even one person back?"
Xu Miaoyin was silent for a moment and said nothing.
Everyone has been anxious about this matter for a whole day, but Zhu Feng insisted on doing so, and He Yi, the only one who could persuade him, was in Peking. Now, everyone was somewhat helpless.
It would be good if Si Nanyan could go and persuade him.
Speaking of which, when Si Nanyan came back this time, something seemed to have happened between her and Zhu Feng, which made them feel a little surprised.
Xu Miaoyin thought for a moment and said, "How's the Imperial Concubine doing?"
Chun Er hurriedly said, "I went to see the imperial concubine later. She was fine. She drank the medicine and spoke more fluently. Her injury was really scary."
"Then, has the emperor been there?"
"No."
"No?"
This surprised Xu Miaoyin a little.
They came back from Changqing City. Along the way, Zhu Feng stayed by Si Nanyan's side, making them feel like they had returned to the past when the emperor still favored the imperial concubine.
She originally thought that after she entered the Jinlou Villa and settled everything, the emperor would definitely come to see her.
Why didn’t you go?
Xu Miaoyin thought for a moment and said, "You haven't been there once?"
“It seems not.”
Chun'er and Bihe looked at each other.
Bi He said softly, "Your Majesty, you are really something. Whether the Imperial Concubine is favored or not, you are so worried about her."
Xu Miaoyin sighed: "I'm not worried about her, but the emperor."
“…”
"Ever since he used the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, the Emperor's condition has been unstable, especially his attitude towards the Imperial Concubine."
“…”
"If he could settle down, many things would probably go much more smoothly."
“…”
"Why has he suddenly become cold towards the imperial concubine?"
Chun'er stood aside, listening to her murmurs, blinked her eyes, and suddenly remembered something, saying, "Oh, Queen, I saw today that Lady Qin seemed to have gone to the garden to find the Emperor and talked to him for quite a while."
"oh?"
When Xu Miaoyin heard this, for some reason, her heart moved slightly.
“What did they say?” she asked.
"This, I am standing far away and dare not go over to listen. But it seems that the emperor's face does not look good."
Xu Miaoyin frowned.
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