Chapter 960 What happened to the emperor?
The ship docked at the pier outside Changqing City.
Because Jian Ruocheng was by her side, even though she knew that Zhu Xuan hated her so much that he wanted to bite her to death, he still had to provide her with good food and drink. She even had a specially arranged room for her during the few days on the boat, and a maid served her personally.
Regardless of whether it was serving or surveillance, at least, during the two days when the wound on her neck had not healed, she lived comfortably as a "hostage".
At this moment, we arrived at Changqing City.
Nan Yan stood on the deck, holding the railing and looking at the colorful flags fluttering on the dock. The grand ceremony to welcome His Royal Highness Prince Ning was no less impressive than the one at the Dashendang dock when the capital was moved.
“It’s really impressive.”
Nan Yan said to herself coldly.
However, the wind on the river was still very strong, and even though she was holding on to the railing, the thin girl staggered slightly.
Immediately, a hand reached out from behind and firmly held her shoulders.
As soon as she felt the warmth of that palm, Nan Yan shuddered.
When he turned around, he saw Jian Ruocheng standing behind him.
Without waiting for Nan Yan to frown, Jian Ruocheng helped her to stand firmly. He immediately withdrew his hand, lowered his head, and said softly, "I'm sorry."
“…”
Nan Yan glanced at him and said nothing.
Ever since that day when Jian Ruocheng couldn't help but reach out his hand to her, there was always some awkwardness between the two of them whenever they met on the boat for the next two days.
Although I tried my best to avoid meeting him, we were on a ship after all, and the space was so small that we would meet each other every day.
Just like now.
In the past, getting along with someone like Jian Ruocheng would have been very easy and enjoyable.
But things are different now. Ever since he reached out that day, everything has become complicated.
Nan Yan also knew in her heart that it was impossible for their relationship to return to the clear and bright relationship they had before.
But, Jian Ruocheng——
She couldn't see him clearly.
I have always thought that he was a handsome and elegant young man. In fact, until now, anyone who sees him would think so. But his actions these days really make it impossible to associate him with the elegant and graceful Mr. Jian of the past.
"The ship is about to dock, be careful."
After saying this, Jian Ruocheng took another step back.
His voice was still as gentle as before, and he was just as attentive to her thoughts.
But Nan Yan could only nod dryly.
Turn away, avoiding his gaze.
However, she could feel his eyes always on her.
Zhu Xuan and Zhai Yun, who were standing on the other side of the deck, were also looking at them with different expressions.
After a while, Zhai Yun sneered, "What do you mean by listening to the words of the sages and receiving family training since childhood? Isn't he just a lecher?"
"I am ill, and I am lustful."
Zhu Xuan, who was standing by, smiled and said, "Besides, a gentleman loves a beautiful lady. Isn't he just right for her?"
"However, he still kept a certain distance from that 'Royal Concubine'."
"Um."
"Does that mean he still holds fast to his 'loyalty between ruler and subject' in his heart?"
Speaking of this, Zhu Xuan's eyes flashed slightly.
Zhai Yun sneered, "Your Highness, if he still has the 'loyalty between ruler and subject' in his heart, then where does that leave you? Your Highness must be on guard against this."
Zhu Xuan's eyes turned cold.
"This, the King knows."
“…”
"But there's no need to rush," he said, tapping his palm rhythmically with his fan and muttering, "We're already back in Changqing City. Everything is fine—take your time."
Zhai Yun glanced at him.
Then he said, "Yes."
Soon, the boat docked.
After they stopped, they slowly walked onto the dock. There were quite a few people from Prince Ning's Mansion who knelt down to greet them.
The leader was a thin middle-aged man wearing a dark blue robe, who looked like a dead bamboo. He was about fifty years old, with flowing beard and bright eyes.
He is the Chief Secretary of Ning Wang’s Mansion, Shi Yiru.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Ning."
"Well, Yiru, you're here."
Zhu Xuan glanced at him and said, "During the time I was away, was everything okay here?"
"Everything is fine."
"very good."
Zhu Xuan seemed to be very confident in him. After asking only one question, he stopped asking. He just looked at the huge crowd around him and said, "Today's show is a bit too grand."
Shi Yiru said calmly, "Regardless of whether His Majesty succeeds in Peking or not, we still have to maintain a good show and not be too timid."
Zhu Xuan burst into laughter.
"but--"
"But what?"
"This time, even the Governor came to the dock to greet His Majesty, but the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner never showed up."
"oh?"
Zhu Xuan raised his eyebrows and looked to the other side.
As the owner of this fiefdom, he has supreme power here. Although there are government offices set up by the court, in fact, they have no practical use.
The so-called governors and provincial judges had to obtain his approval before doing anything; otherwise, no laws of the court could be implemented in his fiefdom.
At this time, the governor Zhao Gan came forward and saluted him with a smile: "Your Highness."
The man was probably in his forties, with a round, fleshy face and small, narrowed eyes that only showed two slits when he smiled. He was a very good-tempered person who never caused trouble for himself.
Zhu Xuan then turned to him and said, "Master Zhao is here too."
"Your Highness has been busy with the important task of relocating the capital, and I, your humble servant, have been unable to share your concerns with you and the Emperor. All I can do is welcome you here and offer my greetings."
Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "No."
Then he glanced behind him.
Sure enough, that troublesome Censor did not show up.
A cold light flashed in his eyes, but he still smiled as he said, "The governor has his own affairs to attend to, so he doesn't need to waste time on me. You, go back."
"yes."
This Zhao Gan is really good-tempered. He doesn't get angry at all when people call him and send him away at will.
Turn around and leave.
But he had just taken two steps when Zhu Xuan called him again, "Master Zhao."
"I am here."
He twisted his chubby body and walked back, bowing and saying, "Your Highness, do you have any other instructions?"
Zhu Xuan looked at him and said, "I have been on the boat for the past two days. I don't know if there is any news from the court."
"this--"
"Why? Could it be that I am not allowed to know the order given by the court to your governor?"
"Of course not," Zhao Gan said with a hasty smile, "but there really is no news or orders from Peking. I heard that the Emperor hasn't been to court these past few days."
"oh……"
Zhu Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly.
Nan Yan was standing behind him and frowned when she heard the news.
She subconsciously asked, "Did you tell me what happened to the emperor?"
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