Chapter 746 I’ll give you a reply in three days
It seemed to match her mood.
That night, there was suddenly thunder and lightning, and the wind and rain lasted for most of the night. Nan Yan couldn't fall asleep very late. Looking at the flashing white light outside the window, her heart was in a mess.
In this way, it was almost dawn when I finally closed my eyes and took a light sleep.
However, not long after, he was awakened by the sound of heavy and hurried footsteps outside the door.
Nan Yan frowned slightly and opened her eyes.
Ran Xiaoyu's voice was heard coming from the door: "Tingfu, why are you running around again? Be careful not to bump into me!"
"Sister Xiaoyu, have you heard? Something big has happened!"
"What's the big deal?"
"I just heard that all the fortifications on the east side of the city wall have collapsed!"
"What?!"
Ran Xiaoyu was shocked and couldn't control her voice, while Nan Yan was suddenly awakened by the shock and suddenly sat up from the bed.
"Xiaoyu, listen to Fu!"
When the people outside heard her call, they all came in immediately.
"My Lady."
Nan Yan casually picked up the clothes beside her and put them on, then got off the bed and asked Ting Fu, "What did you just say? Did all the fortifications for the city wall collapse?"
Tingfu stood in front of her and nodded, "Yes."
"Who said that?"
"That's what the person who came back with the message said."
Nan Yan frowned.
"How did it collapse?"
"That's not entirely clear. But I heard that it was during the thunderstorm last night that the lightning struck the city wall, causing it to collapse."
“…”
"I heard that several workers are buried there, and their lives are unknown."
When Nan Yan heard this, her heart sank.
She thought for a moment, then hurriedly asked, "Does the emperor know?"
"The messenger has already passed by. I think he should have known about it."
"So, what about the ministers?"
"I'm sure he knows. After all, some ministers are watching over there every day."
“…”
Nan Yan was silent for a while, then said, "Hurry up and wash me."
Ran Xiaoyu stood by and listened to what Tingfu said. Although she did not fully understand the overall situation, she also vaguely understood that they might face a big trouble this time.
So, he immediately brought hot water and helped Nan Yan wash up.
Afterwards, she urged her to eat a few bites of food first. After all, pregnant women cannot be exempted from the three meals a day. Under her persuasion, Nan Yan ate two bites of food with tasteless taste.
Then, he hurried to Zhu Feng's study.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I got near that place, I heard a noise in front of me.
Looking up from a distance, I saw that the study was indeed full of ministers standing outside. Everyone was talking, and their faces were filled with anxiety and heavy expressions.
Of course, there was a hint of gloating in this expression.
After all, they had openly opposed this project. Now, a bolt of lightning had struck down the city wall, which really saved them a lot of trouble.
What's even better is that you can make a big fuss about this matter.
At this moment, Zhu Feng was sitting behind the desk in the study, listening to the Minister of Rites and several officials from the Imperial Observatory standing below, saying in a heavy tone -
"Your Majesty, this natural disaster is a warning!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, the city of Beiping cannot be expanded any further."
"Your Majesty, for the sake of Heaven, justice, the country, and the people, the construction of Beiping City cannot proceed any further. Otherwise, this time it was thunder and lightning, and next time, who knows what will happen!"
…
The more they talked, the tighter Zhu Feng's brows furrowed.
He said solemnly, "There are already many thunderstorms at this time of year. What does it matter if the lightning strikes a wall?"
"Your Majesty, this is wrong!"
An official from the Imperial Astronomical Observatory said, "You know, there's a connection between heaven and man. Heaven influences human affairs, predicting disasters and good fortunes. The same can be said about children's behavior."
“…”
"Now, the sign that Heaven has given to the Emperor regarding the construction of Beiping City is an ominous sign!"
"yes!"
Several officials around him hurriedly agreed, "Your Majesty, Heaven always has a message for everything a monarch does. This time, the construction of Beiping City clearly doesn't approve of Heaven."
"That's why such a disaster happened."
"If the Emperor continues to act on his own will, I'm afraid—who knows what kind of disasters Heaven will bring down!"
Zhu Feng frowned after hearing their series of words.
Outside the gate, the officials knelt down and said to him in unison: "Your Majesty, please stop the construction of Beiping City!"
The Prince of Yan's Mansion in Beiping was originally much smaller than the Imperial City in Nanjing.
Their voices shouting in unison resounded throughout the Prince of Yan's Mansion.
A knot had formed between Zhu Feng's eyebrows.
At this time, Ye Zheng slowly walked to his side, thought for a long time, and whispered: "Your Majesty..."
He had been following Zhu Feng since he was a child, so of course he knew that Zhu Feng was a man of his word.
But at this time, even Zhu Feng himself was speechless.
After all, it is difficult to offend the public.
In the past, although Zhu Feng had confronted officials because of his "ascension to the throne" and the punishment of palace maids, he was very clear that he was sure to win in the first two matters and these officials could not influence him at all.
But this time, it's different.
Although he arrived in Beijing, all the officials in the south were opposed, while the officials in the north remained silent.
He can't really become a loner.
But, he naturally couldn't just give up like that.
While he was at a stalemate, the officials before him and the ministers standing outside the door kept kneeling and kowtowing, saying non-stop: "Your Majesty, the heavens have sent down this ominous sign to warn you not to act on your own!"
Seeing them like this, Ye Zheng stepped forward and said, "My Lords, are you trying to force the Emperor to abdicate?!"
When they heard the word "forcing the emperor to abdicate", the ministers were also shocked.
Minister of Rites Yan Gu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, we are only concerned for your sake. We don't want you to continue to act on your own and ignore the warnings of heaven. If another disaster strikes, our Yan Kingdom will be finished!"
"Please, Your Majesty, revoke your order!"
“…”
Zhu Feng looked at them sullenly for a long moment before saying, "So, you're forcing me?"
"I dare not."
"Since you don't dare, then get up!"
“…”
They hesitated. They had finally gotten this opportunity and were unwilling to give up halfway, but they knew Zhu Feng's temper to some extent.
I was afraid that if I pushed him too hard, it would not be good for me.
You know, it hasn’t even been a year since 3,000 palace maids were skinned alive!
When the two sides were at a stalemate, Zhu Feng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You two get up first."
“…”
"I need to think about this matter again."
“…”
"In three days, I will give you an answer."
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