Chapter 3350: Wading into Muddy Waters
In Nan Yan's opinion, the hope that he is still alive is very slim.
Therefore, there is no need to tell Zhu Feng.
So, Nan Yan just smiled bitterly and said, "I have grown up until now, and I even know my true life experience. I only knew their identities in the past two years. If there is anything, it has faded a long time ago."
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"It would be nice to be able to meet and show filial piety; if not, it's probably just that our fate is not deep."
As she spoke, she shook her head gently: "I won't force it."
Zhu Feng looked at her without saying anything. He just reached out and pinched the back of her neck and rubbed it gently.
In fact, the two people are very similar in this respect.
Although Zhu Feng grew up by Emperor Gao's side, after he used the "Tai Shang Wang Qing" technique, Emperor Gao was never very close to him. When he was a little older, he was appointed Prince of Yan and sent to Beiping. In order to prevent his uncles from rebelling, Zhu Chengjin even forbade them to return to Nanjing for funerals.
And Princess Tana, not to mention it.
The two people have a weak family relationship, and they really feel a sense of sympathy for each other.
However, Nan Yan never wanted to be trapped in such a low mood. After all, the incident was in the past, and the overwhelming grief should not affect their current life. So she immediately said, "I'm fine. Your Majesty, don't worry about this matter."
After that, he asked, "So, have all the matters that the special envoy came to discuss been discussed?"
Zhu Feng knew she was intentionally bringing up serious matters to help him avoid feeling overwhelmed. He felt a warming sensation in his heart, so he nodded and told her a few things about the banquet. Nan Yan hadn't expected things to go so smoothly, and she said happily, "This time, it will be of great benefit to both the country and the people!"
Zhu Feng said with a smile, "No one gets up early without benefit. If it doesn't benefit the country and the people, why would I bother coming here?"
Then he added, "It is you sisters who make these major events go more smoothly."
What he said was not wrong. Because of the favored concubine Xiyun, the people of Parthia began to learn to wear silk, wear jade ornaments, drink tea, and use porcelain. The customs of the country made trade between the two sides possible. Also, because the favored concubine came all the way to recognize her as a relative, the relationship between the two sides directly changed from diplomatic relations to in-laws, and many things naturally became much easier to handle.
However, Nan Yan still said modestly: "It is all due to the emperor's wisdom. I dare not take credit for it."
Zhu Feng smiled.
He added, "The Parthian envoy will remain here for a few days, and further details are needed on trade between the two countries. You and your sister can also take this opportunity to get closer—after all, it's not easy for you to meet in person."
Nan Yan nodded slightly.
Although the two people recognized each other, they were still far apart. Even if the two countries had established diplomatic relations, it was impossible for the two concubines to get together all the time. She was already very happy to have this meeting.
So in the next few days, Nan Yan had more time to spend with Xi Yun.
Although one grew up in the Central Plains and the other grew up in the Western Regions, Nanyan is more calm and introverted, while Xiyun is more straightforward and enthusiastic, but in fact the two people's personalities are similar, they get along very well, and soon became close.
It was a rare opportunity for this younger sister to come, so Nan Yan took her to wander around Bailong City. Since Bailong City had long been incorporated into the territory of Yan State, there were more things from the Central Plains here. Xiyun was greatly enlightened and had a lot of fun every day.
However, the happy time is naturally short-lived.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for them to prepare to set off back.
On this day, Nan Yan took her to a teahouse in the city to drink tea. After Bailong City surrendered, more goods from the Central Plains passed through here, and even the types of tea increased a lot. Although Xiyun lived a life of luxury and was doted on by the King of Parthia, she was still very inexperienced. She just watched Nan Yan ask the shopkeeper for a pot of tea, and when he poured out a cup of crimson tea, she opened her eyes wide in surprise.
"What kind of tea is this?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "This is called Eagle Tea."
"Eagle Tea, what a strange name!"
During these few days together, Xiyun's Chinese became more and more fluent. After taking a sip, he smiled and said, "It smells so good. I've never heard of it before."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "This tea is produced in Shu. In the early years, even people in the Central Plains rarely drank it."
"Why?"
"Because Shu is remote and the roads are difficult to travel, many things are difficult to transport out. But now, the officials there are governing diligently, and every year they send out fine brocade and tea."
Xiyun looked at her with wide eyes and said, "Sister seems to know a lot about the country's political affairs."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Your Majesty sometimes talks about it, and I like to listen."
Xiyun said, "When His Majesty doesn't talk to me, he always talks to my younger brother. When they discuss things together, I like to watch from the side. His Majesty always tells me that it's a pity that my younger brother doesn't want to be an official, otherwise he would definitely let him become the Minister of the Left."
Nan Yan asked, "Why doesn't he want to be an official?"
Before Xiyun could reply, someone said, "Because I'm too tired."
The two turned around and saw Gao Ye approaching. He raised his hand and saluted Nan Yan. Nan Yan nodded and asked him to sit aside. Then she smiled and said, "Why do you think being an official is so tiring?"
Gao Ye smiled and said, "Since Your Majesty serves the Emperor of Yan Country, how could you not know the fatigue of being an official?"
Nan Yan said: "There are also some who are not tired."
Gao also said, "When my master accepted me as his disciple and taught me the ways of the world, he once said that if his disciples wanted to enter the government, they had to be pillars of society, devoting themselves to their work until their death. They couldn't just idle away their time and betray what they had learned. If they couldn't do that, then they shouldn't get involved in the muddy waters of officialdom."
Nan Yan raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this.
This actually applies to Yan Ye. He was also a disciple of Marquis Bowang. He single-handedly split the powerful Neng Kingdom in the north and protected the Yan Kingdom from war for decades. However, he himself spent almost his entire life on it. Isn't it the result of devoting himself to his work until his death?
After leaving the Kingdom of Neng, he firmly declined Zhu Feng's request for him to stay. He was a man of great talent, but he was abruptly separated from national affairs.
This kind of determination is just like what Marquis Bowang taught.
Nan Yan sighed softly, then looked at Gao Ye and said with a smile: "Does this count as a trip or not?"
Gao Ye only smiled bitterly.
Xiyun looked at them and asked, "Brother, why did you come here suddenly?"
Gao Ye said, "We have finished discussing this matter. I am here to tell you to go back. We are about to prepare to set off for the Parthian Empire."
Nan Yan asked, "Are you leaving so soon?"
Gao Ye glanced at her and said, "Your Majesty, please go back soon."
Nan Yan asked, "What?"
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