Chapter 2840 I will protect everyone!
There were only two of them left in the entire Yonghe Palace.
In the quiet air, only Nan Yan's breathing and heartbeat were heard.
She walked step by step to the bed, and only stopped when her knees hit the edge of the bed and her body swayed slightly.
Zhu Feng's weak breathing also reached her ears.
She sat down slowly, looking at his peaceful sleeping face - although, even though he was unconscious and expressionless, the few wrinkles between his eyebrows seemed to have been deeply engraved on his body, and at this moment, they were faintly revealed.
Nan Yan reached out and stroked it again and again.
But it still cannot be smoothed over.
She sighed softly, then reached out to grab Zhu Feng's hand, exerting a little force, but not daring to hold it too tightly, and said softly, "Normally, this is what you face every day, right?"
“…”
"You were so tired, but I didn't even realize it."
“…”
"But I can understand it a little bit."
“…”
"Your Majesty, I have put every word you taught me into practice. I can protect you, too—although I haven't done it well. There have been casualties in the palace, and the nine gates of the capital are still under attack."
“…”
"But I still protected you, didn't I?"
“…”
"I did pretty well, didn't I?"
Still no response.
Even Zhu Feng's weak breathing did not change at all.
Just when Nan Yan was filled with sadness and fatigue, almost swallowing her up, suddenly, Nan Yan felt the hand she was holding in her palm moving.
“……!”
Her heart twitched and she quickly lowered her head.
But when I looked more closely, there was nothing.
The hand did not move, and the fingers were just quietly and naturally curled up.
But when Nan Yan held her breath, her heart almost stopped beating, and she felt quietly, she realized that Zhu Feng's muscles were twitching slightly, as if there was a power coming from his heart, flowing along every inch of his skin, every blood vessel, and seeping out from his blood.
He wants to move!
He can hear it!
However, with his heart injured, he could only breathe and his heartbeat, but he had already used up all his life force. He had no more strength to respond to her.
But he could hear it, he knew everything he did!
Thinking of this, Nan Yan leaned down excitedly, rested her face on his shoulder, leaned close to his ear, and whispered: "I know the emperor can hear you, I know you will wake up, it's just a matter of time."
“…”
"Don't worry."
“…”
"During the time when you can't wake up, I will protect the Great Yan Dynasty and everyone!"
“…”
"So, don't be anxious. You have to get better slowly. You have to be fine."
“…”
"I will work hard to become a better person, someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and all you have to do is get better, live on, and live for a long, long time."
After saying that, she gently squeezed his hand.
In the past, Zhu Feng always did this. Under the cover of their sleeves, where no one else could see, his rough fingers gently pinched her fingertips, which always gave her strength.
And now, it's her turn.
Gifts from others do not mean you own them.
On the contrary, only when you are able to give, does it mean that you truly have it.
She has the strength and courage to face danger, and even the ability to protect him. This is more important to her than anything else!
Thinking of this, Nan Yan leaned over again and pecked him gently on the lips.
She said softly, "You should have a good rest."
As if Zhu Feng was just tired and taking a nap, she stood up, even lowered the curtains on both sides, gathered them tightly, then turned and walked out.
Eunuch Yu was leading people to deal with the corpses on the ground outside.
Seeing her come out, he immediately stepped forward: "My Lady..."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Eunuch Yu, the emperor is fine and has not been affected at all."
A smile appeared on Eunuch Yu's old, wrinkled face. He looked at Nan Yan, and for the first time, he looked at her with appreciation, as if an elder were sizing up a capable younger person. He smiled and said, "I know, Your Majesty is worthy of being Your Majesty."
“…”
"With the Empress here, there's really no need to worry."
After saying this, he took another step forward and said, "Your Majesty, you haven't rested all night, right? Why don't you stay in and rest with the Emperor?"
Nan Yan shook her head.
She stood on the steps, raised her head and looked into the distance. In fact, the farthest place she could see was just the towering palace wall in the distance.
She has already dealt with the intrauterine ones.
However, outside the palace walls and the city walls, the attacks from the State of Dian had not yet ended.
She did not forget how much effort Zhu Feng had put in to successfully fight the last Battle of Peking. Now only their group of people were left. Although she was full of confidence in herself now, she was not yet foolish.
She knew that dealing with a group of incited, simple-minded mobs was different from dealing with the cavalry of the Kingdom of Dian.
In fact, from the assassination of Zhu Feng this time, she could imagine that Monk was so deliberate and scheming, and he was determined to confront them head-on.
They all suffered heavy losses in the previous battle at White Tiger City.
As the king of a country, Monk could not swallow this anger in vain, especially since Xiu Yun aborted his child and followed Yan Ye to Yan Country. If Monk did not vent his anger, he would be unworthy of being a human being.
So the situation she faced next was very difficult.
Thinking of this, Nan Yan took a deep breath and said, "There are still people from the Neng Kingdom outside. I must be on guard against them. As for resting, I will talk about it after we defeat them."
Eunuch Yu looked at her and said distressedly, "Your Majesty, you have worked hard."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Shun Fei has returned to Yanxi Palace to rest. I will leave this place to you. Eunuch Yu, you have always been with the emperor. I am also confident in you."
This statement is meant to win over people, but it also implies a threat that everyone understands.
Eunuch Yu knelt down in fear and trepidation and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Although I am old and incapable of doing anything, the safety of the Emperor is my priority. I will hold up this sky and prevent it from collapsing."
Nan Yan nodded: "That's good."
After saying that, she walked out.
At this time, at the northeast corner gate, wave after wave of impact hit the city gate, and the rumbling sound made people tremble with fear.
Not only do they have to resist attacks from outside, but also from the scattered members of the Earth Immortal Society within the city.
Gradually, even Ying Shao found it a bit strenuous.
The catapults outside the city hurled a hail of fist-sized stones, smashing the soldiers on the city walls and causing them to bleed. The imperial guards at the city gate were also seriously injured and fell to the ground.
At this time, another group of people from the Earthly Immortals Association came charging onto the road ahead.
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