Chapter 2034: People's words are scary, and public opinion can melt gold
Although the Queen only said that the matter had spread and there were many rumors in the capital, she knew in her heart that things could not be that simple.
The Queen could not relay those words either.
Rumors can be devastating, and the rumors about Zhu Chengxuan and Gu Qiqing, one the King of Wei and the other a young lady from the Gu family, would be so unpleasant if the news got out.
Nothing else.
But if the King of Wei wants to inherit the throne of crown prince in the future, this will be evidence of his misconduct.
And the period of youth...
She is the unmarried daughter of the Gu family.
If word gets out that she had a secret meeting with a man in a temple, will she still be able to live as a human being?
And Gu Tingqiu——
Nan Yan was also very clear that although her uncle was now an official, he still had the temperament of a celebrity and was very strict in disciplining his children.
If he knew that his daughter was secretly meeting with someone else, he would be so angry that he almost died.
What’s more, the person having the “secret meeting” was the King of Wei.
This is clearly an act of trying to curry favor with the rich and powerful, and he is using his own daughter, and doing it in private.
In this way, the reputation of the Gu family will be ruined.
If he had known earlier that he was a cabinet minister and a close aide to the emperor, his reputation in the previous dynasty would have been greatly affected if such a scandal had occurred.
As for the queen's family, there is no need to say more.
After all, the King of Wei was raised by her, and all the problems were blamed on her. Moreover, Xu Xiaoxiao was also implicated. I'm afraid Xu Shifeng is also very uneasy now.
If this was just an accident, it would be nothing.
However, if someone did it with ulterior motives, it would be terrible, because with just one thing, the empress, the imperial concubine, the Xu family, and the Gu family would all be taken into account.
But could this be an accident?
Nan Yan frowned and thought for a while, and her eyes gradually darkened.
Zhu Feng's face was also very gloomy.
Originally it was just a matter between two children, but they didn't expect it to be discovered and made a big deal. Now it involves the King of Wei, the Queen's mother's family and the Imperial Concubine's uncle's family. Things are definitely not that simple.
The question is, what to do about it.
He thought for a moment and looked down at the queen kneeling on the ground.
Xu Miaoyin just kept confessing her guilt but didn't say anything else.
Zhu Feng was silent for a while, then said, "Okay, I understand."
“…”
"You get up first."
The maid behind Xu Miaoyin then stood up and helped the queen to stand up. Xu Miaoyin said with red eyes: "It's all my fault for teaching you well. That's why the King of Wei did such a thing."
Zhu Feng asked, "How are the children?"
Xu Miaoyin said, "I'll let Chengxuan stay in Chengqian Palace and reflect on his mistakes. As for Miss Gu..."
She glanced at Nan Yan.
Then she said, "Master Gu has been taken back home. I don't know the specific circumstances."
“…”
"Xiaoxiao is also under house arrest."
“…”
Zhu Feng was silent for a long time before he said, "Alright, it's getting late now, you all should go down and rest. The Queen has come a long way and must have been exhausted, so go down."
Xu Miaoyin immediately bowed to him.
Nan Yan also saluted.
She glanced at Xu Miaoyin, said nothing, and turned to leave the lobby.
Ran Xiaoyu supported her and walked out, then immediately whispered, "Madam, Miss Qiqing..."
Nan Yan immediately signaled her not to speak.
Ran Xiaoyu frowned slightly, and at this moment, the queen came up from behind and called her: "Nan Yan."
Nan Yan hurriedly stopped, turned around and saluted her: "Empress."
Xu Miaoyin quickly reached out to support her.
Smiling, she said, "I'm very happy to hear that you're pregnant. The Emperor has few children, and you finally got pregnant, and yet you had to follow the Emperor to such a remote, desolate northwest land. You must have suffered a lot."
Nan Yan shook her head and smiled, "The ones who suffered were the soldiers who went into battle and killed the enemy."
“…”
"I just stay in my room every day, eating delicious food and drinking spicy drinks. How can it be bitter?"
Xu Miaoyin laughed and said, "Why, you only eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks?"
Nan Yan didn't understand why she brought this up and looked at her questioningly, "Huh?"
Xu Miaoyin said, "He probably likes sour food."
“…”
"I hope you will give birth to a prince for the emperor this time."
Nan Yan hesitated for a moment, thought about it, and then smiled and said, "Whether it's a prince or a princess, I like them all."
Hearing this, Xu Miaoyin smiled.
She raised her head and glanced forward again, then said, "You've just arrived at this manor and aren't very familiar with it yet. I've had someone clean out a courtyard specifically for you. It's quiet and cool. I'll take you there to have a look."
"How dare I trouble Her Majesty the Queen."
"It's okay. I have something to tell you."
Nan Yan's eyes flickered as she glanced at her.
Then he whispered, "Yes."
So he walked a little behind her, and the two of them walked forward slowly.
Ran Xiaoyu followed behind, looking at their backs, the look in her eyes becoming more serious than before.
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On the other side, Xue Yun has now moved into a house.
When Tingfu helped her settle down, he first inquired about the courtyard where the queen had arranged the imperial concubine, and then found a house nearby. Although it was not very luxurious, it was comfortable.
He let her settle down and then left.
Xue Yun didn't dare to walk around. He just stood by the window, watching the people walking back and forth outside. The atmosphere here was more solemn than before at the Duwei Mansion in Shazhouwei.
Is it because of the Queen’s arrival?
The maid behind her, Yun Xiang, tidied herself up a bit. Seeing her standing by the window, she came over and peeked in, saying softly, "Young Master, what are you looking at?"
"nothing."
Even so, her eyes were still looking outside. Yun Xiang saw her dazed look and whispered, "Sir... do you want to see where the Emperor is?"
Xue Yun hesitated for a moment, but immediately said, "Don't talk nonsense."
“…”
"His Majesty the Emperor has his own things to do. How can I interfere with this?"
Yun Xiang glanced at her, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
I murmured in my heart: But all this time, no matter where you went, you kept your eyes fixed on the emperor's back, and sometimes, you even walked towards him involuntarily. You thought you were hiding it well, but how could you hide it from me?
Yun Xiang was Xue Yun's personal maid since childhood, so she naturally knew Xue Yun's secrets.
Therefore, she could see at a glance the feelings that Xue Yun could not express.
That's why I'm even more worried.
Just as she was looking at Xue Yun's lost eyes and was about to say something, suddenly, footsteps were heard outside.
Xue Yun turned his head hurriedly, only to see a noble lady in gorgeous clothes, holding the hand of the imperial concubine, walking along the road ahead.
The roadside guards immediately knelt down.
Xue Yun opened his eyes wide.
That is——
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