Chapter 2084 Worried
Xinping looked up at her.
Suddenly he asked again: "Then, will the emperor come today?"
“…”
This question stumped Nan Yan.
In fact, over the years, Nan Yan has been the only one enjoying favor in the harem. In the eyes of many people, her popularity has completely overshadowed the queen. It seems that the queen never minds it and has never competed with her in front of Zhu Feng.
In fact, it was probably her family background as a lady from a noble family that allowed her to be a steady queen.
Of course, it is undeniable that Zhu Feng spent so many years with Nan Yan before meeting her. Even though he has lost his memory, the tacit understanding and knowledge accumulated from living together for a long time cannot be replaced by ordinary love.
The same is true for Depin Xinqing.
Therefore, even if the emperor did not love the queen very much, he had deep feelings for her.
However, this time, regarding the matter between Prince Wei and Qi Qing, the two were obviously stuck in a stalemate. The Queen had not given in, and the Emperor had not made any statement. Nan Yan asked people to pay attention to the movements of both sides. The Emperor and the Queen had not seen each other for a long time.
Today is the Queen's birthday.
Will Zhu Feng go?
To break this deadlock, who will take the first step back and what can be done?
Nan Yan thought for a while but couldn't come up with anything. However, she seemed to be able to feel something vaguely. She just smiled and said, "Maybe, maybe it will come."
Xinping blinked.
Nan Yan looked up at the sky outside again, and then said, "Okay, it's getting late. Let's finish breakfast quickly and go with mother to celebrate the Queen's birthday."
"oh."
By the time they finished packing and headed out, the sun had already risen, though thankfully it wasn't too hot. Nan Yan, holding Xin Ping's hand, walked slowly forward. Soon, they saw two concubines approaching from the other end of the corridor, accompanied by their respective maids.
It was none other than Concubine Hui Wu Wan and Concubine An Gao Yurong.
The two people were talking as they walked.
Although the sun was shining, the two people's faces were not very bright under the sunlight, especially Gao Yurong, who had a frown on her face and a serious expression.
Wu Wan, who was walking a little ahead of her, said unhappily, "Who are you showing off to with this gloomy face all day long?"
"Mother?"
"We're going to celebrate the Queen's birthday later. Do you want her to see you like this?"
"this--"
Gao Yurong said worriedly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I didn't do it on purpose, but it was really—"
"Isn't it just that Debao left? Didn't you give him some money and let him go? Why are you so worried now?"
Gao Yurong said softly, "Yes, I gave him some money to let him go. But he left so quickly that he didn't even tell me."
"You told him to walk faster, but isn't it bad if he walks faster?"
"But I sent someone to check his residence, and he didn't even pack up his belongings."
"So what?"
"I'm worried—what if something happens to him?"
"Is it so easy for something to go wrong?"
Wu Wan turned around and glanced at her coldly, saying, "Don't be so suspicious all day long. The matter is over. If you continue like this and people find out, I won't protect you!"
Hearing her say this, Gao Yurong no longer dared to show her original worry, and said softly: "I understand."
Even though I said that, I still can't let it go.
As Wu Wan's assistant and think tank, she has always been cautious and much more careful than her master. The abnormality of the situation made her somewhat uneasy.
But since Wu Wan was like this, she couldn't say anything more.
They entered the Yonghe Palace. The other concubines in the harem had already arrived. They came forward one by one, kowtowed to the queen sitting above, and congratulated her on her birthday.
When everyone was seated, Nan Yan came forward with Xin Ping and said with a smile, "I have come specially to congratulate the Empress on her birthday."
After saying this, he was about to bow down.
Xu Miaoyin immediately raised her hand and said, "Your Highness is already in her last month, how can you still perform such a grand ceremony? Help her up quickly."
Ran Xiaoyu immediately stepped forward and supported Nan Yan.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Thank you, Queen, for your favor."
Then, he turned to Xinping beside him and said, "Come, Xinping, please pay your respects to the Empress on her birthday on behalf of your mother."
So, Xinping knelt down obediently, bowed her head to Xu Miaoyin, and said, "I wish the Queen a long and happy life."
Her voice was still childish, and she looked very cute when she said such words seriously.
Xu Miaoyin's eyes curved, and she hurriedly said, "Get up quickly."
Xinping got up obediently, only to see Xu Miaoyin waving at her: "Xinping, come here."
Xinping looked up at Nanyan, who only smiled and nodded. She immediately walked over to Xu Miaoyin, hugged her in her arms, and said with a smile, "Xinping is really becoming more and more obedient. Has he returned to Yikun Palace now?"
"Replying to Her Majesty the Queen, I returned a few days ago."
"Are you used to it?"
"Everything is fine as long as I'm with my mother."
"That's right," Xu Miaoyin looked at her and smiled again, but there was a hint of loneliness in her smile. She said, "It's all good for the child to return to her mother."
Nan Yan understood what was said after hearing this.
But I didn't dare say anything.
At this moment, a clear voice rang out in the room: "Speaking of which, today is the Queen's birthday. Why hasn't His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei come to celebrate her birthday yet?"
The atmosphere was originally quite harmonious, and because of Xinping's arrival, it was even a little warm and affectionate.
But as soon as these words were mentioned, the air suddenly turned cold.
Everyone turned around at the same time and saw that the person who said this was none other than Concubine Xi Ruan Mei, who had just recently entered the palace and been canonized.
She was the younger sister of Ruan Hengzhou, the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple. She was eighteen years old and had a beautiful face, especially her cherry lips, which were rosy and attractive. When she spoke, she would unconsciously pout slightly, making her look particularly playful and cute.
But her words were not very pleasing.
This time, her words made the Queen's face darken. Everyone held their breath, but she herself was unaware of it and only asked, "Why doesn't he come?"
Then, a light laugh was heard in the room.
It was Concubine Hui Wu Wan.
She sat in a chair nearby, fiddling with the teacup on the small table next to her with one hand, a half-smile on her face as she said, "He wants to come, but he just can't."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Yurong behind him covered her mouth and sneered.
There was also the newly appointed Concubine Chen Lianxiang, who looked around, said nothing, and just sat quietly.
After Wu Wan finished speaking, she looked at Xu Miaoyin and said, "Your Highness Prince Wei's behavior is truly worrying. The sisters in the harem are all extremely worried about why the Emperor sealed off Chengqian Palace. Didn't the Empress even ask the Emperor for clarification?"
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