Chapter 2976 Do you really want to let her go?
I don’t know what this “path” is.
Nan Yan kept staring at Zhu Feng, only to see that his face was calm, as if all this was expected - of course, he had been planning this matter since he asked the county magistrate and others to collect grain nearby in Cuicang County. Now that he had arrived in Xiajiang Town, every step was carried out according to his plan.
The only surprise was probably the appearance of Xu Miaoming.
and the "secret" of her backyard.
But now, since he said he didn't care, Nan Yan had no way to force him to do anything. Now that Hang Seng Bank had sent a visiting card, it proved that everything was going according to plan.
They just have to follow the routine.
However, Zhu Feng looked at the visiting card. There were only a few words on it. When he saw the last row, his brows frowned slightly.
Nan Yan caught it immediately.
She asked softly, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
“…”
Zhu Feng didn't speak immediately. Instead, he glanced at the words again, then slowly turned to look at her and said, "Tonight, Hengsheng Bank will host a banquet for us at the Jiuqulou Restaurant in town."
Nan Yan said, "Are they going to discuss business with us?"
"Um."
"That's perfect."
"Yeah, that's perfect."
"Then why did the emperor look so upset just now? Is there anything else?"
Zhu Feng glanced at her again, thought for a moment, and then said, "The post said that besides them and us, there will be another guest at the banquet."
"Accompanying guests?"
Nan Yan, after all, came from a prominent family. Even though she'd rarely attended formal banquets during her time at the Si Mansion, she understood the significance of a guest. Hengsheng Bank had previously set fire to the Gaosheng Inn, a sin they'd committed. Both sides were well aware of this, and the guest they wanted needed to be someone who could calm their anger and, perhaps, even resolve the conflict.
Who is it?
Nan Yan was about to say something when she heard light footsteps outside.
Although the footsteps were light, because there were so few people in Xu Miaoming's house, the light footsteps seemed very abrupt. She immediately looked up and saw Tingfu walking in from outside, reporting: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Taoist Miaoming requests an audience."
"It's Miaoming,"
Zhu Feng closed the post, handed it to Nan Yan, and said, "Come in."
Only then did Xu Miaoming walk in from outside.
She was at home, wearing only a very simple white gown, her hair tied up high, and her makeup made her look a little androgynous, but she still looked very refreshing and beautiful. If it weren't for her sudden appearance and the "secret" in her backyard, Nan Yan would also like this kind of person.
But at this moment, facing her, Nan Yan couldn't help but feel alert.
She walked in and bowed to Zhu Feng and Nan Yan: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I bow to you."
Zhu Feng said, "No need to be so polite."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"What's the matter with you coming here now?"
Xu Miaoming said, "I'm here to ask the Emperor for advice. Hengsheng Bank is hosting a banquet at Jiuqu Tower tonight. Will the Emperor and Empress attend?"
Nan Yan frowned immediately.
Not only her, but even Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows slightly.
You know, the invitation had just arrived in their hands, and they had just learned that Hang Seng Bank was hosting a banquet for them at Jiuqu Tower, and yet Xu Miaoming had already known about it, and even came to ask for the emperor's instructions? Could it be that she knew it before them?
Zhu Feng asked, "Why, did you read the post first when it was delivered?"
Xu Miaoming immediately said, "How dare I? This is a letter to the emperor. How dare I look at it casually?"
Zhu Feng narrowed his eyes and asked, "Then how did you know they were hosting a banquet for me and the imperial concubine at Jiuqu Tower tonight?"
Xu Miaoming smiled faintly.
Then, he took something out of his wide sleeves and said, "Because, they also sent invitations to me."
Nan Yan was startled and looked carefully. Sure enough, Xu Miaoming was also holding a note in his hand.
Nan Yan thought for a moment and suddenly said, "You, you are——"
Xu Miaoming said, "They held a banquet and asked me to be their guest."
“…”
"Actually, I've been to banquets like this before, but this time, the guests are the Emperor and the Empress, and the host is from Hengsheng Bank, so I came here specifically to ask for their instructions."
Nan Yan frowned slightly.
In fact, this kind of custom is not uncommon in Yan State. Some monks and Taoists will become regular guests at banquets hosted by dignitaries, just like He Yi back then. He lived directly in Prince Yan's Mansion and followed Zhu Feng. He attended many banquets during this period. Even among those who supported Zhu Feng in the Jingnan Campaign, many were recruited and won over by them during that period.
However, Xu Miaoming, as the guest tonight——
Nan Yan looked at Xu Miaoming with a complicated expression, then at Zhu Feng. The latter thought for a moment, then said with a faint smile, "That's fine."
“…”
"Originally, I was still trying to figure out how to organize this banquet. If you were to be my guest, many things would be much easier to handle."
Xu Miaoming looked up at him: "So, the emperor is going?"
Zhu Feng nodded and said, "Not bad."
“…”
"You should go down and get ready too. We can go together in the evening."
Xu Miaoming said: "Yes, then I will prepare it right away."
After saying that, he bowed to both of them, turned around and left.
When she was far away, until the sound of her footsteps could no longer be heard, Zhu Feng turned back to look at Nan Yan. He saw that his concubine had a solemn and troubled expression on her face. Zhu Feng said, "Why, are you worried?"
How can I not worry?
Nan Yan hadn't felt any surprise or unease upon receiving the invitation or knowing that Hang Seng Bank was hosting a banquet for them, as everything was in line with Zhu Feng's plan. However, there was one unexpected surprise during this trip to Xiajiang Town: Xu Miaoming's appearance.
Now, another accident occurred.
Someone from Hang Seng Bank actually asked her to be a guest.
This action at least shows one thing - there is a connection between the people from Hang Seng Bank and Xu Miaoming that they cannot see, but before this, Xu Miaoming did not confess.
Thinking about it now, this was such a dangerous thing.
The people from Hang Seng Bank burned down Gaosheng Inn, and Zhu Feng took them to live in Xu Miaoming's house, and Xu Miaoming actually had contacts with the people from Hang Seng Bank!
If this happened in the capital, it would be a major case of murdering the emperor!
But now, they have to pretend that nothing happened, or even that they know nothing. Although they know that they must remain calm and control the overall situation, Nan Yan can't help but worry when she thinks of this.
She said with a complicated expression: "Your Majesty, do you really want her to go?"
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