Chapter 967 Teardrops
The man said, "In two days, the Emperor will re-enthrone Consort Ning."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall suddenly became quiet.
Even Zhu Xuan subconsciously widened his eyes, took a breath, and immediately turned his head to look at Si Nanyan.
Her face suddenly turned pale.
"What did you say?"
The official naturally had never seen the imperial concubine, but he had only heard that Prince Ning brought back a "distinguished guest" from the capital, a beauty, and thought that she must be his new favorite.
Seeing her asking, he also said politely: "What's going on in the capital, especially in the palace, I'm not very clear. I just heard from people in the capital that the emperor somehow brought Concubine Ning out of the cold palace after she made a mistake."
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"And these days, they are loved and pampered by everyone. The two of them are inseparable."
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"Now, although there are some people in the court and the harem who oppose it, the emperor still insists on canonizing her. By now, all government offices at all levels have received the news, and everyone is ready to submit their congratulations."
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"Your Highness, I have delivered the message and will now take my leave."
"Um."
Even Zhu Xuan was still a little dazed. He could only reluctantly nod at the man and ask him to leave.
Then look back at Nanyan.
He said with a half-smile, "It seems that the Imperial Concubine has been waiting for news from Peking, but it seems that this news is not what you want."
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"Tsk tsk, how could this happen?"
As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows and looked at Nan Yan's pale face and Jian Ruocheng's frown and solemn expression.
At this time, Nan Yan held the armrest of the chair and slowly stood up.
Jian Ruocheng subconsciously wanted to reach out to her, but she stopped him with a raised hand. She only said lightly: "Your Highness Prince Ning, everyone, I feel a little unwell and will go back to rest first."
"Please."
Zhu Xuan politely made a "please" gesture to her.
Nan Yan turned around and left the main hall silently.
Although, apart from her pale face, she did not show any abnormality on her face, but looking at her weak steps and lonely back, everyone knew what kind of inner torment she was going through at this moment.
On the other hand, Zhai Yun, looking at her from behind, sneered and said, "The honors and favors of the imperial harem are always like morning frost and evening dew, fleeting. Besides, wasn't she already out of favor and banished to the cold palace? Why is she so distraught after hearing this news?"
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"Women, are you so stupid?"
Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "What do you know?"
After saying that, he looked at Jian Ruocheng again and said with a smile: "Ruocheng, aren't you going to follow?"
“…”
Jian Ruocheng was looking at Nan Yan's back with some hesitation. When he heard Zhu Xuan's words, he turned around and looked at him again.
Zhu Xuan said: "Women are very fragile."
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"When she's vulnerable, your presence in front of her is more effective than accompanying her for years or even decades. This is based on my experience. Don't miss this opportunity."
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Jian Ruocheng hesitated again, but when he saw Nan Yan walking out of the side door, because of his distracted expression, his shoulder hit the door directly, and he even staggered without feeling it. He hurriedly followed.
Reach out and support Nan Yan.
Nan Yan turned her head and looked at him. Neither of them said anything. Jian Ruocheng supported her and walked forward.
At this moment, the two people who remained in the hall exchanged glances. Zhai Yun's face was still filled with anger, but he tried to control himself and said to Zhu Xuan, "Your Highness, why did you let Jian Ruocheng negotiate that deal?"
Zhu Xuan was fanning himself leisurely. Fortunately, there were heating heaters everywhere in his Ning Wang Mansion, so it was very hot. Therefore, even in the middle of winter, he was not cold while fanning himself.
He said, "I know you are dissatisfied in your heart."
Zhai Yun took a deep breath and said, "My father was the one who arranged this deal, so isn't it only natural that I should go ahead and negotiate it?"
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"Or," he looked at Zhu Xuan, "Your Highness doesn't trust me?"
Zhu Xuan glanced at him and said with a smile, "Zhai Yun, please don't say such angry words to me."
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"If I didn't trust you and your family, how could I possibly entrust such an important business to your father and let him act as a go-between?"
You must know that the Great Yan Dynasty had very strict control over ironware.
A vassal king like him, who has an army with amazing combat effectiveness like the Doyan Guard under his command and purchases a large number of weapons, will be accused of treason as soon as people in the court find out.
What he did was equivalent to handing all his leverage over to the father and son of the Zhai family.
Zhai Yun thought for a moment and said, "Then why did the prince let him go? Doesn't the prince completely trust him?"
Zhu Xuan smiled meaningfully.
“…”
Zhai Yun suddenly understood something.
Just as Jian Ruocheng had told Nan Yan before, he came to work under Prince Ning without submitting his "letter of surrender". Although he did come up with many ideas, many people under Prince Ning did not completely trust him.
If something happens in the future and Prince Ning fails, he can completely clear himself of all responsibility.
Zhai Yun said, "This time, this deal cannot be made public. Let him negotiate—does the prince intend to drag him down completely?"
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Zhu Xuan smiled faintly and said to him, "See through it but don't say it out loud."
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"He agreed, which is a good thing. If we can come to an agreement, I can completely trust him."
"What if I can't?"
"If not—" Zhu Xuan's eyes suddenly flashed with a cold light, contrasting with the playful smile on his face, revealing a ferocious feeling: "Then, there is no need for him to stay."
"Um……"
Zhai Yun nodded slightly.
On the other side, Nan Yan walked back to the Bamboo Forest Hermitage.
The wind was not strong, and it made a rustling sound as it blew through the surrounding bamboo forest. Snow foam was constantly blown down and landed on her face.
But she didn't feel cold.
Because the pain in my heart has overwhelmed everything.
She didn't know what strength she had used to walk all the way back from the lobby. Perhaps she had no strength left and was relying entirely on Jian Ruocheng.
His arms were supporting his hands.
When they reached the room, he helped her sit on the couch, poured her a cup of hot tea, and handed it to her, saying softly, "Drink some water first, you will feel better."
“…”
Nan Yan didn't say anything, but took the cup slowly.
But for a long time, he didn't bring it to his mouth.
Then there was a soft sound, and a string of tears welled up in her eyes and dripped into the cup.
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