Chapter 1974 What shouldn’t have happened didn’t happen
The next morning, after breakfast, Nan Yan sent someone to the west wing to tell Xue Yun to come and see her.
Xue Yun originally had breakfast with Xue Ling.
Hearing this news, Xue Ling was shocked and frowned.
She said to the visitor, "Does the Imperial Concubine have any instructions?"
Tingfu, who came to deliver the message, said calmly, "The Empress has instructed me not to ask any more questions, and no one else dares to say anything more."
The implication is that you shouldn't talk too much.
Xue Ling didn't dare to say anything immediately. He just glanced at Xue Yun. The latter's face was a little pale. It was not because of fear, but because he looked a little dazed.
She hesitated for a moment before putting down her bowl and chopsticks.
He nodded to Xue Ling, then stood up and said to Tingfu, "Please lead the way."
Tingfu said politely, "Please."
After saying that, the two of them left the west wing and walked towards the imperial concubine's residence.
However, just as he walked into the courtyard, he saw someone standing in the room, talking to the imperial concubine. Xue Yun did not dare to go in directly, so Tingfu asked her to wait in the courtyard first and he went in to report.
After a while, a man came out from inside.
It was Tang Zhaoyun.
He passed by Xue Yun, glanced at her, and left in a hurry.
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps in front. Looking up, I saw Ran Xiaoyu and an older palace maid supporting the imperial concubine.
Nan Yan walked out of the gate and looked up to see Xue Yun standing under the tree in the yard.
She walked over with a smile.
"Master Xue."
Xue Yun raised her head hastily, only to see the imperial concubine slowly approaching her. Today, her attire was more modest, a long, floor-length gown of goose yellow. Her skin, already fair, was accentuated by this color.
However, there was a hint of haggardness in the corners of his eyes.
As a doctor, she could tell at a glance that this was discomfort caused by the pregnant woman's pregnancy reaction.
Xue Yun hurriedly bowed and said, "I pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine."
Nan Yan raised her hand and said, "Mr. Xue, please stand up."
Xue Yun then stood up, only to see Nan Yan smiling and saying, "I originally wanted to invite you to come in and sit for a while, but I just finished talking to someone and I feel a little dizzy. Why don't you sit in the courtyard for a while and feel refreshed?"
Xue Yun hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is pregnant, so you must be careful."
So, the two of them slowly walked to the stone table under the tree. Nan Yan sat down and said to her, "Please sit down."
"Thank you for the seat."
After saying that, Xue Yun sat down cautiously.
The two of them looked at each other, speechless for a moment. Although Nan Yan had already decided last night to talk to her today, now that she was in front of him, she didn't know what to say.
After all, Xue Yun did nothing.
If she were to question him, she would appear petty.
Just at this moment, Nian Qiu brought some tea and snacks.
Nan Yan said, "I heard that when Tingfu went to invite Master Xue, you were still having your meal, and you only ate half when you came here. Why don't you have some here with me?"
Xue Yun said: "Your Majesty, you are worried too much. Actually, I have already finished eating."
"I see."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Then don't mind. I still want to eat some."
“…”
"Since I became pregnant, my appetite has increased significantly."
"This is also common sense. After all, the queen is eating alone, and the two of them are consuming it."
Nan Yan said as she picked up a piece of cake and took a small bite. While chewing it carefully, she whispered, "I heard from the Emperor that the Lotus Heart Guild Hall was robbed this time thanks to Master Xue's help. Master Xue must have helped the Emperor a lot, right?"
Xue Yun's expression changed slightly.
She still remembered that on the way from Bailong City to Shazhouwei, she and Zhu Feng were sitting in the carriage. Although the carriage was bumpy, the two of them remained silent.
Just when the silence was about to freeze the air, she suddenly heard Zhu Feng's low voice beside her ears.
"I will not hide anything that happened in Bailong City from you, Your Majesty."
She was suddenly startled and quickly turned to look at Zhu Feng.
I didn't know why he suddenly said such a thing, and looked at him with some confusion. I saw Zhu Feng was looking at the scenery outside the window. His profile looked sharp and handsome.
At this time, he slowly turned his head and looked at himself.
That gaze was extremely deep.
He added solemnly, "But some things that shouldn't happen, don't happen."
“…”
"I don't want her to know and worry."
“……!”
The moment he heard this, Xue Yun's heart felt like it was pricked by a needle.
Her breath missed a beat, and after a long while, she gritted her teeth, smiled at Zhu Feng, and said softly, "Of course."
Zhu Feng nodded, then turned around and looked at the scenery outside the window.
It's as if nothing happened.
That night, in the flames, what happened between the two people seemed to be just like the conversation just now.
As long as he doesn't admit it, nothing happened.
Xue Yun could only remain silent.
And at this moment, when the imperial concubine asked, it was like touching the needle that pierced her heart again.
Xue Yun forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, it's just that the assassins fought with Your Majesty, and Your Majesty suffered some minor injuries. It's all within my power to help. Your Majesty, don't worry."
Nan Yan looked at her and put the pastry in her hand back on the plate.
He smiled and said, "Did you see His Majesty fighting with the assassin?"
"……yes."
"You're next to me?"
"……yes."
"Why are you here?"
“…”
"The Emperor said that he encountered the assassin while talking to the Parthian envoy. Master Xue shouldn't have been present at that event, right?"
Xue Yun's heart suddenly sank.
She didn't expect that the imperial concubine would catch her just because she said it casually.
Her heart was in turmoil.
But he immediately smiled and said, "Of course I was not present at the meeting between His Majesty the Emperor and the special envoy. However, because the assassins set the fire first and alarmed me, I went over to report the news."
"So that's how it is."
Nan Yan nodded and said, "Well, thanks to Master Xue."
“…”
"If you hadn't disregarded your own safety and reported the news in time, I'm afraid the emperor and his men would have suffered."
Xue Yun shook his head and smiled, "Your Majesty, you are too kind."
After saying this, she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
Fortunately, I got away with it.
Nan Yan saw a little cold sweat on her forehead and said with a smile, "I hope Master Xue doesn't mind. I always attach great importance to the safety of the emperor."
“…”
"After all, he is connected to many things. If there is any mistake, the world will be in chaos."
Xue Yun looked at her like this and said softly, "It's rare that Your Majesty is so pregnant and still has to worry so much about His Majesty. But Your Majesty should take care of your health. I see that Your Majesty looks a little haggard."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Isn't it true, this palace——"
Before she could finish her words, she suddenly felt nauseous.
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