Chapter 438 Too Easy to Be Soft-Hearted
Zhu Feng looked up at her and said nothing.
Nan Yan's mood became even heavier.
She knew Zhu Feng's temper, and if he didn't say anything at this time, it would mean he agreed.
Does he really intend to let his family members serve as officials in the court?
this--
For a moment, Nan Yan's mind was in a mess, and her fingers were somewhat helplessly kneading the small medicine box that Zhu Feng had just given her and forgot to put down.
Seeing her bewildered look, Zhu Feng said in a deep voice: "Why, you don't want to?"
"I……"
Nan Yan hesitated for a moment and said softly, "Your Majesty, is this for this servant?"
Zhu Feng still didn't speak.
And his eyes clearly showed his agreement.
Nan Yan recalled the New Year's Eve, by the lake where snow was falling, in that small pavilion, he told her that he wanted her to enter the harem and be his woman.
But, not now.
Because as a woman in the harem, she was too alone and weak. Even if she had a relatively flexible mind, it was not enough to completely protect herself in the harem.
So he said he still had to find a way for himself.
Could this be what he was thinking of?
Let your family members serve as officials in the court. In this way, your in-laws will have power, and you will no longer be a piece of meat on the chopping board.
But--
She couldn't answer Zhu Feng's question just now.
Are you willing?
Don't you want to?
She couldn't say.
Zhu Feng did this for himself, but for himself——
How could he do that?
Just when she was feeling extremely confused, the incense-scented fingers reached out to her and gently stroked her cheek. Nan Yan came back to her senses and saw Zhu Feng's hawk-like eyes staring at her.
At this moment, his eyes were no longer sharp, but still had a keenness that could hit the target at once, as if he could see through his own thoughts at a glance.
He said in a deep voice: "What are you thinking about?"
“…”
Nan Yan hesitated for a long time before looking into his eyes and whispering, "Your Majesty, you shouldn't do this."
“…”
"Your Majesty, you shouldn't be the one to do this."
Zhu Feng's eyes shone with something like a smile, but his face remained calm as he simply said, "Oh?"
Nan Yan said seriously, "Your Majesty, the appointment and dismissal of officials is no small matter. These days, as a female official in the Imperial Court, I've listened to the Emperor and his ministers discuss state affairs. Although I'm not very knowledgeable, I've made some progress. I know that no matter how small an official's position, they all represent the power of the court and the majesty of the Emperor."
“…”
"Such people should be strictly selected, so as not to disappoint the emperor and the people."
“…”
"But the emperor is like this—nepotism..."
When she said these four words, her voice trembled a little.
She knew that Zhu Feng was an emperor with great talent and strategy. He had an unparalleled and brilliant vision for the entire Yan Kingdom and the world. To achieve what he wanted, he had to work hard to govern the country.
However, nepotism is not what a wise ruler should do.
She didn't dare to criticize him, but she couldn't just watch him do this.
So, when she said this, Nan Yan tightly grasped the small medicine box in her hand, almost crushing it.
Zhu Feng looked at her serious and nervous expression. Somehow, even though she was talking about important matters, his heart softened.
What happened to me?
An ordinary emperor would probably be angry if he heard people say that he was "nepotism".
But I was just worried that she would faint from fright again.
Too soft-hearted, huh?
Thinking of this, he reached out and took her hand, preventing her from ravaging the small medicine box, and pulled her in front of him.
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