Chapter 1125 The Beauty of a Cold Night
At this time, Xu Shifeng, Zhao Gan and others came over.
"Greetings to the Emperor, and to the Imperial Concubine."
Zhu Feng raised his hand towards them, indicating that there was no need for such formalities. He looked around and said, "Is everything settled?"
Xu Shifeng said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I have left some men in Changqing City. Lord Zhao's men are also staying in the city to maintain stability. There won't be any problems in the short term."
Zhu Feng nodded.
Zhao Gan said, "However, Prince Ning's power in Jiaodong has been established for more than ten years, so it may not be so easy to clear it out. Next, I will return to Changqing City and ask the emperor to send more troops."
"Yes," Zhu Feng said, "I know that Prince Ning's power must be completely eradicated."
After saying that, he looked at Xu Shifeng again: "What about the military camp?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty."
Xu Shifeng didn't talk much, but after years of marching and fighting, he was very familiar with military affairs. Zhu Feng felt relieved to hand it over to him.
So, I just nodded.
Ye Zheng walked over and said, "Your Majesty, although there are prisons in the city, they only hold prisoners with minor crimes, so they are not very secure. If the remnants of Prince Ning's forces come to rescue them, there is a possibility of escape."
Zhu Feng said without hesitation, "He hasn't been convicted yet. He's still the Prince of Ning."
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"Take him to the Golden Tower and keep him under strict guard."
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"Guardians, you understand."
Ye Zheng immediately accepted the order and said, "Yes."
So I went down to do the work.
The entire area in front of the city wall was bustling with activity, and the blazing flames illuminated most of the sky.
It's like a city that never sleeps.
However, compared to the fighting in the previous two days, this kind of busyness actually made people feel at ease. After clearing the battlefield and capturing all the rebels, the civilians finally returned to the city in the biting cold wind.
As I entered the city gate, I saw Zhu Feng and Nan Yan standing on the steps.
Naturally, there was no expression on their faces, but when these common people saw them, especially when they met Zhu Feng's somewhat cold gaze, they all felt ashamed.
Just now, they wanted to go out on their own.
But as soon as they went out, they encountered the inhumane charge of the rebels. If the emperor had not insisted on having the soldiers escort them out of the city and disperse them to both sides, I am afraid that no one here would survive.
However, they still suspected that the emperor sent troops to kill them.
These common people slowly walked up to Zhu Feng and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, please forgive us for our blindness."
"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
"We were wrong, Your Majesty, please forgive us."
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Just now, Nan Yan was furious and cursing at people, but when she saw them like this, she couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted. However, she didn't say much. After all, how to deal with them was the emperor's business, and in this situation, she had no right to interrupt.
Zhu Feng only gave them a cold look, then waved his hand and said, "Everyone, get up."
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"I think this incident has also taught you a lesson."
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"Only I, only the imperial court, are your heaven, your earth, your true support. Those who want to fish in troubled waters, or think they can gain benefits by joining the rebels—this time, you should wake up from your dreams."
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"And next time, I won't be so tolerant."
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"Anyone who attempts to seek survival by joining the rebels will be punished as a treasonous person!"
Unexpectedly, his attitude before was so soft, but at this time, he became hard. His words made everyone feel ashamed and frightened.
Everyone nodded and said, "Yes, yes..."
Zhu Feng waved his hand again: "Go down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for not killing me."
These people stood up and walked away trembling.
After they walked away, Nan Yan turned around and saw the young woman beside him looking at him silently. He asked, "What are you looking at?"
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Nan Yan was silent for a moment before she said, "Your Majesty, why didn't you say these words when they were about to leave the city?"
Zhu Feng smiled coldly and said, "The common people are dull and only care about immediate benefits. They are simple-minded and easily instigated. At that time, they would not understand anything you said to them, let alone listen to it."
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"I understand this very well."
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"It's best to use both kindness and force, but when you have no choice, you have to give in."
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"The world is so vast, don't worry about the gains and losses of one person or one thing."
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"Don't let stupid people influence you."
He said this coldly, but it also showed the calmness and composure of someone who has seen through the world and is not affected by any person or event.
Nan Yan listened, thought for a long time, and said softly: "I understand. I will also learn to do the same as the emperor."
Zhu Feng glanced down at her, curled his lips slightly, and then said, "Just learn it, but I hope you'll never need it. Because I'm still ahead of you."
Nan Yan suddenly felt her chest soften.
She lowered her head slightly and rubbed his chest.
"I know."
Her action was like a cat deliberately acting coquettishly to show goodwill. Zhu Feng felt his breathing become heavier.
A hand reached out from behind and embraced her.
"Let's go back."
When he said this, his tone still had a bit of the coldness from before, but his eyes had become extremely hot.
It seems as if it wants to light up this cold night.
Nan Yan seemed to understand something all of a sudden, especially when she thought of the beautiful night they had together, which was interrupted by Ye Zheng's sudden appearance.
In fact, at that time, no matter what, there was no way to feel at ease, after all, there were powerful enemies all around and traitors were still there.
But now, everything is settled.
Is it just——
Meeting Zhu Feng's gaze, as if he was really answering her something, Nan Yan's face suddenly turned red to the tips of her ears. The slightly hot feeling made her unable to help but rub his chest again.
Zhu Feng's breathing also became heavier.
He grabbed her hand and said, "Let's go!"
The palms of my hands were also burning hot.
He led them down the steps and into the carriage. During the process, Zhu Feng only urged the driver twice, asking him to go faster and faster. The coachman outside complained bitterly. After all, tonight was different from the previous nights. Many people were walking on the streets, and it was not his fault that the road was blocked.
Zhu Feng and Nan Yan sat in the car, holding hands the whole time.
Nan Yan felt that her hand was about to be burned in his palm.
But he never pulled his hand back.
The scorching heat didn't fade away at all until they returned to Jinlou Villa. When the carriage finally stopped, Zhu Feng's patience seemed to have reached its limit.
She was immediately dragged out of the car.
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