Chapter 744 Wu Wan wants to be restored to power?
She originally thought that Concubine Ning would say something polite like "I came to see you."
However, Concubine Ning said calmly: "Of course there is something."
“…”
"The Imperial Concubine has already said that she doesn't want to see me. If it weren't for the Emperor, I wouldn't want to come and cause trouble."
"For the Emperor?"
Nan Yan frowned slightly.
Of course, the first thing she thought of was the dilemma Zhu Feng was facing.
Qin Ruolan came here for this matter?
Although she really didn't want to see her from the bottom of her heart, Nan Yan's heart couldn't help but move slightly when she heard her say that. She thought about it, and then said, "Okay, you sit down."
Qin Ruolan stood up, walked slowly to a chair beside him and sat down.
Nan Yan said to Nian Qiu, "Bring tea."
Soon, the refreshments were served. Nan Yan winked again, asking Ran Xiaoyu to take Nian Qiu and the others out of the room. Although Ran Xiaoyu was a little worried about Concubine Ning, she always felt that her imperial concubine was like a jade doll that would break at the slightest touch, and she was afraid that Concubine Ning would bump into something.
However, seeing Nan Yan's order, she had no choice but to leave.
Guarding not far from the door.
Nan Yan also sat down on the chair, raised her head, glanced at Concubine Ning, whose expression was much more solemn than usual, and then said, "You came to me, what do you want to do for the emperor?"
Qin Ruolan got straight to the point: "I believe Your Majesty is aware that the Emperor's plan to build Beiping City has been opposed by the ministers. They have jointly written a letter requesting that the Emperor stop building Beiping City."
Nan Yan said calmly, "The harem cannot interfere in politics."
Qin Ruolan said, "But didn't the Queen also go to the Emperor's study?"
"I went there to serve the emperor his meals, lest he should be so preoccupied with state affairs that he should forget his own health."
"If this matter can be resolved, the emperor's eating and health problems will be trivial matters."
“…”
Nan Yan frowned: "Can you solve this problem?"
Qin Ruolan smiled coldly and said, "I have no virtue or ability. I am just a small concubine in the harem."
"Then what do you mean by coming to see me?"
"I can't, but you can, Madam Concubine!"
Nan Yan stared at her for a while, then said, "Concubine Ning, are you kidding me?"
“…”
"The Emperor is currently having a headache over this matter. In other words, even the Emperor cannot resolve this matter so quickly."
“…”
"Now you say, can I solve it?"
“…”
"Am I different from you? Am I not a concubine in the harem?"
Qin Ruolan said calmly: "But you, my queen, are pregnant and are the center of everyone's love."
“…”
I don’t know why, but these words are clearly a form of flattery, and they are also what Nan Yan likes and wants to hear the most. No matter who says them, they make her feel sweet.
But, coming out of Qin Ruolan's mouth——
But it is full of irony.
She was telling herself that her favor was due to her pregnancy.
Her brows were furrowed.
Then he said, "If you are here to mock me, or to play tricks on me, there is no need to do so."
Qin Ruolan said, "I'm not kidding. Your Majesty is now pregnant, and it's very likely that she will give birth to a prince for the Emperor. Over the years, the Emperor has only had one son, the Prince of Wei, and his descendants have been few and far between. Therefore, the Emperor values this child of yours very much."
"So what?"
"Therefore, the Emperor will not do anything that is detrimental to the Empress or that makes her unhappy."
“…”
Nan Yan seemed to have heard something and said, "For example..."
"For example," Qin Ruolan looked straight into her eyes and said, "This time, the emperor decided to stay in the Prince of Yan's Mansion in Beiping for a whole year, but he didn't even summon a single concubine to Beiping to serve."
“……!”
Nan Yan's heart sank.
She had never thought about this before because she didn't want to think about it, but after hearing Qin Ruolan's words, her mind suddenly opened up.
Indeed, when the emperor arrived at a place and settled there for a long time, how could he not have concubines serving him?
I am already pregnant and cannot receive any financial support.
And Concubine Ning—Zhu Feng also clearly showed his alienation towards her.
The emperor cannot be without women by his side, or, more precisely, some ministers in the court are waiting for the emperor to summon the concubines in the palace to his side.
But, there is not one.
It is understandable that she did not come since the queen had to stay in the palace, but none of the others came.
This is indeed unreasonable and inappropriate.
Nan Yan frowned and glanced at Qin Ruolan.
Qin Ruolan said, "Since Your Majesty knows that many court officials have jointly submitted a petition this time, do you know who they are?"
Nan Yan thought about it, and when she spoke again, her voice was a little hoarse.
She said, "Of course I don't know the names on the memorial, but I can imagine that they are all officials from the south."
"That's right."
Qin Ruolan said, "Then, Your Majesty, how do you think the officials in the north should behave in this storm?"
“…”
The construction of Beiping meant that the emperor wanted to transfer the center of power and culture to the north, which of course the officials in the south would not agree to.
However, this is a great joy for the officials in the north!
In fact, it's not just officials from the north.
The northern gentry, the northern students, and even the northern people will all benefit from this incident.
So, if someone is going to oppose it, then it stands to reason that someone else will support it.
As one thing grows while another declines, this is a constant truth!
Nan Yan said softly, "Officials in the north should agree."
"That's right," Qin Ruolan said calmly, "Then, who is the leader among the northern officials?"
“……!”
Nan Yan's heart trembled again.
The northern official, the leader.
Need I say more?
Wu Yingqiu.
Wu Yingqiu, the governor of Henan Province, is also the Duke of Chengguo. Naturally, he is an invisible leader among the northern officials!
But--
"However, in this storm, there is no trace of him."
Qin Ruolan said word by word: "Does your Majesty know why?"
“…”
Nan Yan was speechless.
The stuffy feeling in her chest just now came to her mind again, and even made her feel a little dizzy for a moment.
Of course she knew why.
Qin Ruolan pointed it out and she understood.
Because Wu Yingqiu's daughter Wu Wan lost in the struggle in the harem and was demoted from Concubine Kang to Concubine Zhuang.
Even this time, Zhu Feng stayed in Peking for a whole year and didn't even bother to summon her to serve him.
It was impossible for Wu Yingqiu not to care about this obvious neglect.
So, this time, he did not show up.
He was waiting for the emperor to express his opinion.
In order for him to come forward and fight against the storm together with the emperor, there must be a prerequisite, that is, Wu Wan's restoration, and she must return to Zhu Feng's side!
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