Chapter 729 Abuse of pregnant women!
Seeing Nan Yan's nervous look, Gu Tingqiu hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. It's not a big deal."
"It's not a big deal, why mobilize troops?"
"That's it—"
Only then did Gu Tingqiu talk about what had happened recently.
It turned out that Zhu Feng asked him to build the city of Beiping, and a major project was to expand the city wall. Because according to Zhu Feng's plan, he wanted to expand the city of Beiping and relocate many people here.
In this case, the original city was too small.
Therefore, the city walls on both the east and west sides had to be pushed outwards. Naturally, the city walls had to be built outside first, and then the city walls inside the city had to be demolished before the people could be relocated there.
However, in the east of Peking City, there are some deserted villages. Those villages are not really empty, but the people in those villages do not make a living by farming, but are engaged in some ancient industries.
For example, funerals.
For example, carving a monument.
Because this kind of business was unlucky, everyone in the city avoided it, so these people moved to the villages outside the city. Over time, there was only one person in this business in every village.
Now, if the wall is to be built there, they will have to be moved away.
However, things are not that simple.
On the first day, the official who read the court documents was beaten by the villagers, and the documents were torn up.
Afterwards, several more officials were sent to deal with the matter, but the situation became increasingly serious.
Among them, the village chief of the village where the stele was carved, brought dozens of villagers to confront the government officials. These people carried stones every day, held carving knives in their hands, and were physically strong. It would be useless to confront them head-on.
So, there was a commotion in the east of the city.
Nan Yan asked, "Are you dispatching troops to deal with this matter?"
"Exactly."
"Is it necessary to mobilize troops?"
"Recently, people from several villages have been causing trouble with the government, and they are the most violent. We must punish them, otherwise, other villages will follow suit and the city will be built."
"Oh..." Nan Yan nodded, and then said, "But, there's no need for my uncle to come here in person for this matter, right?"
After all, Gu Tingqiu was the Minister of Works, in charge of the construction of the entire city of Beiping. Of course, it was impossible for him to go and relocate the people one by one.
Gu Tingqiu looked at Nan Yan and said with a smile, "The Queen saw through me."
“…”
"Actually, I heard that the Queen has returned, so I took this opportunity to come here and visit her."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Uncle is thoughtful."
Gu Tingqiu continued, "By the way, I found some interesting shops in the east of the city and bought some snacks for Your Majesty."
When she heard it was food, Nan Yan's eyes lit up.
Gu Tingqiu waved outside, and the servant who followed him immediately walked in carefully, saluted Nan Yan, and then put the things in his hands on the table.
They are some beautifully packaged boxes.
Gu Tingqiu asked her to go over and open the box, and there was indeed some fresh food inside.
Nan Yan narrowed her eyes with joy.
Gu Tingqiu asked carefully again, "I wonder if the Queen likes spicy or sour food lately?"
“…”
Nan Yan turned her head and looked at him.
Then he smiled and said, "I've been liking sweet things lately."
"ah?"
Gu Tingqiu was also stunned for a moment.
He had only heard that pregnant women's tastes were sour for boys and spicy for girls, but sweetness—what was that?
But when he saw Nan Yan's somewhat cunning expression, he immediately understood that the imperial concubine was not planning to plot the future of the child in her belly so quickly.
Then, he smiled and said, "I have said too much. These ladies may eat first. If you want anything else, just tell them and I will bring it back."
"Thank you for your help, uncle."
"I dare not."
The two chatted for a while, and Xiao Shunzi came over to tell them that the emperor wanted Gu Tingqiu to come over. Gu Tingqiu then stood up, said goodbye, and left the small courtyard.
Nan Yan immediately couldn't wait to tell Ran Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, hurry up and bring me something to eat."
Ran Xiaoyu rolled her eyes at her and said, "My Lady, you're not starving in Prince Yan's Mansion. Why are you so greedy?"
"Hey, haven't you heard that pregnant women have two mouths to feed?"
“…”
"I didn't eat much, so it might not be enough for him."
Ran Xiaoyu shook her head, went over and opened a box of pastries and handed it to her. Nan Yan finished half of the box in no time.
In the evening, Zhu Feng came.
As soon as he entered the room, he saw the boxes piled up in the corner. He took off his coat and handed it to Ran Xiaoyu, then walked over to Nan Yan and asked, "Did Gu Tingqiu send this to you?"
"Um."
Nan Yan nodded obediently: "It's food."
“…”
"Your Majesty, would you like to see it?"
Seeing her being so frank, Zhu Feng smiled and shook his head.
In fact, he himself knew that Nan Yan and the current Gu Tingqiu would not engage in any private transactions, so he just asked a question.
This girl is very cautious.
He just said, "Don't eat too much."
At this time, Ran Xiaoyu hung up Zhu Feng's clothes, brought him a cup of tea, and said softly, "Your Majesty should pay attention to the Empress. She ate most of the box of snacks that Lord Gu sent in one afternoon."
“Xiaoyu, you—!”
Nan Yan stared at her angrily, two words burning in her eyes.
traitor!
Ran Xiaoyu had a cold face and was not afraid at all.
Zhu Feng said, "Is that so? Well then, Xiaoyu, help me keep an eye on her. If she eats too many snacks in the future, I'll deduct half of her meal."
"don't want!"
Nan Yan was so scared that she almost knelt down in front of him.
As a pregnant woman, how can I withhold food from you?
Does Prince Yan’s Mansion really want to abuse a pregnant woman and starve her?
Seeing her like this, Ran Xiaoyu couldn't help but want to laugh, but she immediately agreed and went downstairs to serve dinner. Zhu Feng then turned around and looked at her, smiling and said, "What's wrong?"
"Your Majesty," Nan Yan said softly, "How can you do this? I'm pregnant."
“…”
"You can't let a pregnant woman starve!"
Zhu Feng gritted his teeth and reached out to pinch her face: "Are you hungry? You're just greedy!"
“…”
"The doctor said you can't eat too much, especially sweet things. If you get too fat, it will be dangerous for you during childbirth. Do you understand?!"
It turns out that giving birth is so troublesome. You can’t be hungry, and you can’t eat too much either.
Nan Yan pursed her lips.
Fortunately, Zhu Feng was just trying to scare her and didn't really want to starve her.
Dinner was served and it was very sumptuous. Nan Yan ate two bowls and reluctantly put down her bowl and chopsticks under Ran Xiaoyu's cold gaze.
After dinner, Zhu Feng dragged him around in circles in Prince Yan's mansion as usual.
Nan Yan held his arm, rested her head on his shoulder, and walked along. It was already autumn, and the flowers and plants began to wither slowly, but the maple leaves above her head turned red.
In the sunset, it looks like a brilliant red glow.
Nan Yan reached out to pick them, but she was too short and couldn't reach them even when she stood on tiptoe.
Zhu Feng, who was standing by, watched for a long time and couldn't help laughing. He raised his hand and plucked a piece for her: "Have fun with it."
Nan Yan held the maple leaf with a smile, as if she was holding a flower.
Seeing her happy expression, Zhu Feng couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.
But, just at this moment.
Suddenly, there was a flapping sound above my head. I looked up and saw a gray pigeon flapping its wings and flying over my head. It flew to Nan Yan's small courtyard not far ahead.
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