Chapter 3427 Southern Tour
Who knows, things don't always go as planned.
During the following period of time, not only did she fail to find a suitable opportunity to ease the conflict between the father and daughter, but she even had very few opportunities to see Zhu Feng.
Zhu Feng no longer stayed overnight at Yiku Palace, nor did he dine with Nan Yan anymore.
If the weather had not turned cold, the Imperial Wardrobe would have specially sent her a newly made robe made of extremely precious sable fur. The eunuch who delivered the robe even smiled and repeatedly congratulated her, saying that the emperor had personally ordered this robe. Nan Yan herself would have had the illusion that she might really be treated coldly by the emperor.
When Ruoshui and the others sent the people from the Imperial Warehouse away and returned, they saw Nanyan sitting on the couch with the coat on her knees. One hand was constantly and gently stroking the fluffy fur, which was as smooth as water. Ruoshui walked up to her and said, "Your Majesty, you can rest assured now."
“…”
Nan Yan looked up at her: "What are you worried about?"
Ruoshui smiled and said, "The Emperor still cares about the Empress, and he didn't take his anger out on her because of the eldest princess."
Nan Yan smiled bitterly.
After all, they have been together for so many years and have been through thick and thin together, so Zhu Feng would not do that.
only--
Even though he treated me like this, Xin Ping was so stubborn that he could be in a cold war with his father for a whole month. This matter would not end well.
Where in the world can you see an emperor bowing his head and submitting to others?
They have been in Jinling for several months. Although Zhu Feng has not shown any intention of returning to Beijing, it is impossible for him to stay like this forever. What will happen if the father and daughter are still like this when they return to the capital?
There were many people in the palace who coveted Nan Yan's status. Although they didn't dare to take any action, once they felt they had a chance, even a needle dropped into the water could cause a huge ripple.
Who is the one who suffers the loss?
Thinking of this, Nan Yan sighed again.
Ruoshui said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor specifically ordered new clothes for you, so why are you so worried?"
Nan Yan didn't want to say much, and just pulled the corners of her lips reluctantly.
"Who's frowning?"
"Then why isn't your Majesty happy at all? This is something the Emperor specifically instructed the Imperial Wardrobe to prepare for you."
Nan Yan was too lazy to say anything more to her and could only say, "I'm happy. I'm happy."
As he spoke, he pinched the clothes in his hand and said, "The collar of this dress is good, the rest is too thin. It's okay for winter in the south, but if I return to the capital, I'm afraid I'll get sick from the cold."
"ah?"
Ruoshui was stunned and reached out to take the clothes and took a look. Sure enough, although the collar and cuffs were decorated with fluffy fur, the whole piece of clothes was not thick, and she could really rely on it to survive the winter.
Ruoshui pouted and said, "This——"
Before she could finish her words, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside, and then Delu came to announce: "My Lady, Eunuch Shun is here."
When Nan Yan heard this, she immediately raised her head.
Xiao Shunzi came in from outside with two young eunuchs. He was the only one who entered the door. He walked over and bowed to Nan Yan, saying, "Your Highness."
Zhu Feng hadn't been to Yikun Palace much recently, and it was Xiao Shunzi who relayed any messages. Nan Yan then asked, "What's up, Eunuch Shun?"
When Xiao Shunzi looked up, he saw the dress in Ruoshui's hands and said with a smile, "Has the Imperial Wardrobe already delivered the dress to Her Majesty? This is something the Emperor specifically ordered. It's made of the finest sable fur, and there's only this one."
Ruoshui immediately smiled and said, "Your Majesty likes it very much. But——"
Xiao Shunzi said, "Why? Is there something that doesn't fit? Then ask the people from the Wardrobe to come over and alter it immediately. There's still time."
Nan Yan waved her hand and said with a smile, "It's not that it doesn't fit, it's just a little thin. It's fine to wear here, but I wouldn't dare wear it in the winter if I returned to the capital."
Xiao Shunzi laughed and said, "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. The Emperor asked the Imperial Clothing Department to make this dress for you so that you can spend the winter in the south."
Nan Yan asked, "Why, the Emperor doesn't plan to return to the capital and wants to stay in Nanjing?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "The Emperor is not returning to the capital, but he doesn't plan to stay in Nanjing either."
Nan Yan was stunned: "Then where is he going?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "Your Majesty, I have come here specially to tell you that the Emperor has ordered that he will embark on a southern tour in three days."
"What?"
Nan Yan was stunned, and Ruo Shui also cried out in surprise: "Are we still going on a southern tour? Isn't this already the south?"
Hearing this, Xiao Shunzi couldn't help laughing.
Nan Yan also said immediately: "If you don't understand, don't speak. It's embarrassing."
Ruoshui stuck out her tongue, immediately retracted her neck and stood behind Nanyan.
Nan Yan frowned and thought for a while, then seemed to come to her senses. She raised her head and looked at Xiao Shunzi with a complicated expression, saying, "Is the emperor's destination Yongzhou?"
Xiao Shunzi smiled inscrutablely and said, "In this palace, the only one who can understand the emperor is the empress."
Nan Yan didn't say anything, and her expression gradually became serious.
She knew before that Zhu Feng went south this time to inspect Jinling on the surface, to see the reconstruction situation and people's livelihood, but in fact, he had always had one eye on the place further south than Jinling. During the previous famine, Jinling could not provide food, and it was the food dispatched from other places by the prince that solved the problem of the hungry people here. Later, the food was looted by the hungry people, and the incident in Longkou Valley was inextricably linked to that place.
Now, it has come true.
If Zhu Feng wants to go further south, that's the only place.
In other words—
Is Zhu Feng going to solve the problem of Yue State this time?
Just thinking about this, Nan Yan suddenly felt a chill seeping in from the soles of her feet, and even from all around her. She shuddered suddenly, and Ruoshui beside her immediately asked, "My Lady?"
Nan Yan raised her hand to stop her from saying anything else, then looked at Xiao Shunzi and said, "Leaving in three days? Do I want to go with you?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "Not only will the Empress accompany her, but the Emperor has ordered that the eldest princess also accompany her."
"Xinping?"
Nan Yan frowned slightly: "Then, what about Concubine Yi and Yongping?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "The Emperor said that Princess Yongping is still young and can't withstand such a tiring journey, so he's asking Concubine Yi to stay in Jinling with her. Someone has already sent word. Your Majesty should pack early, but the luggage doesn't need to be cumbersome, just what's needed."
Luggage doesn't have to be a burden.
Nan Yan's heart became clearer and clearer.
She thought for a while, then nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work, eunuch."
"I dare not. I will take my leave."
After saying that, Xiao Shunzi bowed and left with his men.
As soon as he left, Ruoshui immediately turned to look at Nanyan and said happily, "Your Majesty, this is good. The Emperor is not angry with our eldest princess anymore."
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