Chapter 2150: Don’t use it unless absolutely necessary
“This is—”
Nan Yan took it. It was something wrapped in silk and satin. It was heavy and felt a bit heavy on her hands. She wanted to open it and take a look, but Zhu Feng said, "Don't look at it now."
"Um?"
"Wait until I leave tomorrow, then you can see."
"……oh."
Although she was curious, after he said so, Nan Yan obediently put the things away.
Zhu Feng added, "No matter what happens tomorrow night, you must stay in Yikun Palace and don't go out easily."
“…”
"Don't use this thing unless it's absolutely necessary."
“…”
"Remember, all you have to do is protect yourself and the baby in your belly. And of course, our peace of mind."
“…”
"Don't think about anything else, understand?"
Hearing his words, Nan Yan's breathing became slightly tense.
Before, we could only guess what might happen based on his actions and the tense atmosphere in the palace.
Then, what he said now was almost telling her clearly.
He is going to do something big.
Nan Yan didn't ask too many questions.
After a moment's thought, he softly asked, "Tomorrow... will the late emperor's birthday memorial be held in the evening?"
"Um."
"When is the auspicious time?"
"It turns out to be three quarters past midnight."
Nan Yan said, "Well, it's already dark. Doesn't that mean we have to stay up all night for the entire memorial ceremony?"
Zhu Feng said, "That's right."
Nan Yan said, "Then Your Majesty must have a good rest tonight and must not stay up late."
“…”
"Otherwise, the emperor's spirit will be very poor."
When she said this, she walked to Zhu Feng, reached out and gently stroked his chest. She could still feel the solid chest under her palm emitting the same hot temperature as before, and even, she could feel his heart beating.
So firm and powerful too.
She said softly, "When doing big things, spirit is still very important."
“…”
"Sometimes, a fraction of a second requires the Emperor to make a judgment and a choice."
“…”
"If you're not mentally fit, you might make the wrong choice."
Hearing her say this, Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows slightly.
Then he smiled and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
“…”
"I'll go back tonight and just read the memorial for a while before going to bed."
Nan Yan said, "Then I will not keep Your Majesty any longer. I respectfully bid you farewell."
As he said this, he knelt down and saluted him.
Zhu Feng also reached out and rubbed her shoulders, then turned and left.
Watching his leaving back, Nan Yan remained silent for a long time. She felt her stomach tightening again. She held the edge of the table and slowly walked towards the couch. Ran Xiaoyu walked in and immediately helped her sit down.
Ran Xiaoyu said softly: "Your Majesty, the Emperor—"
"Don't ask too many questions."
Nan Yan said seriously but calmly: "It's enough for us to do our job well."
Seeing her expression, Ran Xiaoyu seemed to understand.
Nodding, she said, "I understand."
Nan Yan said, "Please have someone bring some hot water. I want to rest early."
"yes."
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The night passed slowly as everyone was thinking about something.
The next day soon arrived.
Nan Yan was unable to see Zhu Feng that day. Although the memorial service was to be held at night, they had to leave the palace at noon, so all the accompanying people had to get up early in the morning to prepare.
It has been such a long time since the Queen finally made a move.
Except for Concubine Shun, all the concubines in the harem would not follow. They all rushed to Yonghe Palace early in the morning to pay their respects to the Queen.
Nan Yan has also arrived.
As soon as I entered the door, I saw Xu Miaoyin sitting right above me.
Her face was still a little pale, but because there was a grand ceremony today, she put on light makeup and wore a formal dress. However, because she was too thin, people felt that she could not hold up.
She was sitting above, and when she saw Nan Yan slowly walk in, she smiled and said, "Why are you still here?"
Nan Yan said, "I come to pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen."
Xu Miaoyin immediately said, "It's already like this, so forget it. Xiaoyu, help your mother sit down quickly, don't let her get tired."
"yes."
Ran Xiaoyu immediately helped her sit aside. After Nan Yan sat down, she said, "Thank you, Queen."
As soon as she sat down, the other concubines in the palace stood up and saluted her. She nodded lightly and asked everyone to stand up.
Xu Miaoyin looked at her and said with a smile, "You look pretty good."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "I have nothing to do every day, so my complexion is naturally good."
Xu Miaoyin smiled and said, "Isn't it good to have nothing to do? I really want to be idle like this, but I can't."
Concubine Shun on the side said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you can't be idle. You are the Empress of the Central Palace. We sisters are ignorant and need your guidance."
Xu Miaoyin herself laughed.
Said: "Now it seems that there are more new people."
Everyone stood up and said, "We have been in the palace for a long time, but we haven't had time to pay our respects to the Empress."
"It's okay, just meet today."
She pressed her hand to let everyone sit down, and said, "I have been ill recently and cannot see you often. The Imperial Concubine has the power to assist in the management of the six palaces. If you have any questions, please go and ask her."
Everyone answered "yes".
Only Concubine Chen Lianxiang said softly: "I would like to get closer to the Imperial Concubine, and ask her if there is anything I don't understand, but——"
Having said this, she hesitated and didn't continue.
Nan Yan glanced at her.
Xu Miaoyin asked, "Just what?"
Chen Lianxiang said, "It's just that the Imperial Concubine is pregnant with the Dragon Child and is almost due to give birth. I'm worried that disturbing the Imperial Concubine's rest would affect the fetus. Therefore, I dare not disturb her in Yikun Palace."
Xu Miaoyin nodded: "That's true."
“…”
"The Imperial Concubine is in a critical situation right now. If there is nothing serious, it is really not appropriate for you to disturb her."
Nan Yan glanced at Chen Lianxiang.
Then she smiled and said to Xu Miaoyin, "It's all my fault. The Empress is ill, and I can't help her with her worries."
Xu Miaoyin asked, "What are you talking about?"
“…”
"No matter how big the matter is, it's not bigger than your matter."
The relationship between the two has eased a lot since their last heart-to-heart talk. When Xu Miaoyin said this, her words were sincere and without any other emotions.
Seeing the two of them like this, the concubines in each palace had their own thoughts.
At this time, Xipin Ruanmei said, "This time, the Empress and Shunfei will accompany the Emperor to the Grand Altar to commemorate the late Emperor's birthday, and we can't disturb the Imperial Concubine. If anything happens, who should we ask?"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this.
Xu Miaoyin thought for a moment and said, "I will only be away from the palace today. I will be back early tomorrow morning."
“…”
"If something really happens—"
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