Chapter 3632 Dragon Body
On November 24, the 19th year of Changping, the army set out.
This was the largest military operation since Zhu Feng ascended the throne. The initial distribution of food and grass alone took nearly a month. On November 24, 500,000 troops left the capital, shattering the tranquility wrapped in snow, and marched towards the grassland in a mighty force.
One thing that was somewhat unexpected but also reasonable was that concubines accompanied the army on this expedition.
It’s the Imperial Concubine.
Of course it’s the Imperial Concubine.
Not only the court officials, but even the common people knew that this imperial concubine had been the most favored in the harem for decades. No matter where the emperor went on his campaigns, she would always accompany him and serve him. Naturally, she had her own extraordinary qualities.
Soon, even the soldiers in the army witnessed the strength of this imperial concubine.
At the beginning, Zhu Feng wanted to march at full speed, so he didn't even need a carriage. He just rode lightly when leaving the city. It was winter, and the snow was falling heavily. His eyes were often blinded by the snow and he could hardly see the road ahead. However, the imperial concubine was still able to ride her horse closely to follow the emperor, letting the heavy snow balls hit her body. She looked like an imperial concubine who should be delicate and strong, but she was as strong as if she was made of steel.
Even some young soldiers cannot have such willpower.
On the contrary, His Majesty the Emperor——
After walking for two days, Zhu Feng was persuaded to get off his horse.
Except for half of the troops who continued to move forward, the rest stayed where they were. In the huge tent set up in the wind and snow, Nan Yan sat by the bed, looking solemnly at Zhu Feng who was sleeping on the bed.
He said that he was persuaded to get off the horse, but in fact, he was mostly helped down.
If she had not been sharp-eyed and noticed in the wind and snow that the emperor was about to fall from his horse, and had not hurriedly stopped the team and asked Ying Shao to step forward and support the emperor, Zhu Feng would have fallen off the horse in full view of everyone.
Not to mention that Zhu Feng was really good at fighting, throughout the dynasties, the emperor's personal expedition was more of a symbol to boost morale and inspire people. But if the emperor fell off his horse on the way, I am afraid they would lose the battle before it even started.
Thinking of this, Nan Yan sighed deeply.
At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door and the heavy curtains were lifted.
Nan Yan looked back and saw that it was Xiao Shunzi and Aunt Tongyun who came in with Wang Baizhi. Xiao Shunzi was holding a bowl of medicine in his hand. Because of the wind and snow, he covered it with a mattress and a lid to prevent the heat from dissipating.
Nan Yan immediately asked, "Is the medicine ready?"
"yes."
"Come here."
"yes."
Nan Yan stood up and stepped aside, and Xiao Shunzi immediately tiptoed over to help Zhu Feng drink the medicine. Although he was drowsy, he was still somewhat conscious, and he gulped down the medicine. Seeing this, Nan Yan's tense expression finally looked a little better.
Wang Baizhi, who was standing by, breathed a sigh of relief without showing any trace.
He turned to Nan Yan and said, "Thanks to the Queen for preparing these herbs in advance."
Nan Yan smiled bitterly and said, "Although the army brought a lot of medicine with them when they went to war, they were all medicine for injuries. If the emperor doesn't want it, then I can't."
Wang Baizhi said, "With the Empress here, the Emperor will be safe and sound."
Nan Yan sighed and turned to look at the thick door curtain behind her. Outside the curtain was the howling wind and snow, and further north was the battlefield they were going to.
She could keep Zhu Feng safe and sound for a while, but not forever.
No one knows how this war will be fought and to what extent before the war begins.
But how can anyone feel at ease with Zhu Feng's current condition?
Just then, footsteps were heard outside again.
"My Lady."
Perhaps knowing that the emperor must still be resting, the people outside were calling out the imperial concubine's name. When Nan Yan heard the voices, she realized it was from the generals accompanying the army on this expedition, so she said, "Come in."
Several generals walked in with coldness and snow foam on their bodies.
Upon seeing Zhu Feng lying on the bed, hesitation immediately crossed their faces, and Nan Yan immediately said, "It's too snowy today, so we'll have to stay here overnight. The Emperor is overworked and has already fallen asleep. Send word down that unless it's nothing serious, there's no need to disturb him again."
Several people looked at each other and immediately said, "Yes."
They were about to leave, but Nan Yan thought for a moment and called them back.
Several generals were burly, standing in front of her like a wall. Nan Yan looked at them, thought for a moment, and then said, "Remember, the emperor's dragon body cannot be known to anyone, and the army must not make any arbitrary speculations. If I hear a word, I will kill that person."
Although they were soldiers, they had long known what kind of thundering methods this supposedly delicate imperial concubine had.
So he immediately said, "I understand."
After saying that, he walked out.
Meanwhile, Xiao Shunzi had also fed Zhu Feng a bowl of medicine. Nan Yan walked over to take a look. His expression had calmed down considerably, and his lips had regained some color. She said, "All of you, go down. Have some hot soup prepared downstairs. I'll be needing it anytime."
"yes."
Several people also left the tent.
Nan Yan then slowly sat down on the edge of the bed and was taking out a handkerchief to wipe the corner of Zhu Feng's mouth when she saw his eyelashes flutter slightly and he finally opened his eyes.
Nan Yan lowered her head and said softly, "Is the Emperor awake?"
“…”
Zhu Feng squinted his eyes and looked at her for a while, and his eyes slowly regained their spirit. He was about to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he was choked by the bitter taste and coughed twice. Nan Yan immediately took a paper package from the side and opened it. Inside were several red candied fruits. She took out one and stuffed it into his mouth: "Your Majesty just drank the medicine, so your mouth must be bitter. Hold this in your mouth, it will feel better."
“…”
Zhu Feng said nothing and took it in his mouth obediently. After sipping it for a while, he finally swallowed the bitter taste. He came to his senses and looked back at the tent. After thinking for a while, he said, "Did anyone see it?"
Nan Yan rewrapped the paper bag and said calmly, "I just said that I was tired from riding, and the emperor wanted to set up camp so that I could rest."
Zhu Feng said, "It's good to take a break."
“…”
"I've been preparing for the expedition these days and am exhausted. Once I've rested well, I'll be fully refreshed and ready to go tomorrow."
Nan Yan said, "I have already asked them to prepare the carriage."
Zhu Feng's face darkened.
But before he could say anything, Nan Yan spoke forcefully, "Your Majesty also knows that there are some things that cannot be seen by the soldiers, otherwise it will shake the morale of the army. If His Majesty is personally leading the army, what's the difference between riding a horse and riding in a carriage?"
“…”
"Besides, the Great Wall Moat is not far ahead. Once you pass that point, the Emperor won't be able to ride in a carriage even if he wants to."
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