Chapter 3141 Jealousy
Nan Yan asked, "Has the emperor already guessed that Xu Miaoming has feelings for Jian Ruocheng?"
Zhu Feng coughed lightly and said with a stern face, "Be careful with your words and actions. Miaoming is a monk. If your words get out, how will she live?"
Seeing him like this, Nan Yan became more certain of her guess.
No wonder at that time, he knew that there was a person hiding in the backyard of this courtyard. If it were according to Zhu Feng's usual temper, even if he didn't investigate openly, he would have to find out in private. After all, they lived here and this was related to their safety. Now that he thought about it, he simply didn't want to let himself know that Jian Ruocheng was also here.
Thinking of this, Nan Yan couldn't help but glare at him.
Zhu Feng immediately asked, "Why are you glaring at me?"
Nan Yan said, "The Emperor's heart is as clear as a mirror, yet he hides it from me. He knows how worried I am, yet he doesn't say a word."
Zhu Feng said with a sullen face: "Worry, what's there to worry about? Who are you worried about?"
"snort!"
Nan Yan turned her face away and stopped talking.
Zhu Feng was also a little angry and ignored her.
So, when Xu Miaoming walked into the small courtyard from outside, he saw the emperor and the imperial concubine sitting on chairs facing the gate. They turned their faces to the sides, not speaking, and there was a hint of resentment on their faces. It was obvious that they were sulking.
However, the two people's hands were still intertwined.
Maybe the two of them forgot to release it when they were angry with each other.
Seeing this, Xu Miaoming hesitated a little, wondering if she should come back later. However, Zhu Feng had already seen her and immediately said, "You're here."
Xu Miaoming had originally turned to leave, but upon hearing the emperor speak, he hurried back, walked to the door, and raised his hand to salute the two of them: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I bow to you."
When Nan Yan saw her, she remembered the quarrel between her and Zhu Feng. When she turned around, she found that their hands were still clasped together. Xu Miaoming saw it all. Her face suddenly flushed, and she quickly pulled her hand back, coughing lightly with some embarrassment.
Zhu Feng also came back to his senses.
I turned around and saw that Nan Yan's ears were red.
Although the two of them were still angry just now, he felt a little funny at this moment. He also coughed lightly, and forced the corners of his mouth to suppress the curl, and then said: "No need to be polite, come in."
Only then did Xu Miaoming walk in cautiously.
Zhu Feng asked someone to give her a seat, and Xu Miaoming did not refuse. After apologizing, she sat down on a chair at the side. Although it was her own house, she was still very cautious in front of the emperor and the imperial concubine. But Nan Yan saw that her eyes were slightly red, and there seemed to be some tear marks in the corners of her eyes.
I think it was because of Xu Shizong's death.
Thinking of this, she fell silent, and Zhu Feng did not mention it either. He only said, "You've worked hard this time."
Xu Miaoming said softly, "I hope the Emperor and His Majesty will forgive me for concealing this."
Zhu Feng said, "Don't worry. I understand what you mean."
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"Emperor Xu Shizong built you a house in this place, partly for Zhu Chengjin and partly for Xingluo Lake. But you remain untainted by the muddy environment and are still loyal to the court. Your sister can rest in peace in her grave."
Xu Miaoming forced a smile.
After a long silence, she finally said softly, "I can finally close my eyes, but the pain in Empress Renxiao's heart is unavoidable."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Feng frowned slightly.
Xu Miaoming had already stood up and knelt down in front of Zhu Feng.
Nan Yan was startled, and Zhu Feng immediately asked, "What are you doing?"
Xu Miaoming said, "I know that the Xu family has suffered such a tragedy, and I am ashamed to face the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine. However, I still dare to speak to the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine, asking them to forgive the Xu family and my elder brother. At least, this will leave some dignity for Empress Renxiao."
She really came here for this matter.
Zhu Feng sighed, handed her the letter that was already crumpled in his hand, and told her the subsequent arrangements. Xu Miaoming took it with trembling hands and looked at it for a while without saying a word. After a while, she heard a click and a tear fell on the letter.
However, when she raised her head, her face was calm as usual, and her eyes seemed to have been washed by tears, leaving only a trace of the coldness of a monk. She said softly, "On behalf of the Xu family, I bow to thank the emperor for his grace."
After saying that, he kowtowed three times.
Nan Yan felt indescribable sadness when she saw her like this.
Although Xu Miaoming is a monk and appears to be indifferent to worldly affairs and has a cold attitude towards her family, when something big happens, she can stand firmly on the side of the court, quell the rebellion, and ask the emperor for forgiveness for her family.
Such people must be suffering a lot in their hearts.
The coldness in her eyes was just a means to cover up the pain in her heart.
Thinking of this, Nan Yan glanced at Zhu Feng. Zhu Feng understood what she was thinking and nodded gently. She then walked over to help Xu Miaoming up and let her sit back in her chair. She said, "The Emperor is kind-hearted and does not want the spirit of Empress Renxiao to rest in peace. The matter of Xu Shizong ends here. You, the Xu family, should just pretend he's gone and not mention him again. This will benefit both your family and those of you who remain."
Xu Miaoming nodded and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Your Majesty."
Nan Yan walked back and sat down again.
Zhu Feng said, "You came here just for this matter."
"yes."
"I thought you two would come together."
Although he didn't mention anyone by name, everyone knew that he was talking about Jian Ruocheng.
Xu Miaoming's red eyes flickered for a moment, and he lowered his head and said softly, "He originally wanted to come, but he hasn't figured out what to say to the emperor yet, so he won't come for the time being. I hope the emperor will forgive me."
As she spoke, she looked up at Zhu Feng and said, "If the emperor wants to summon him, I will go over and pass on the message immediately."
"No need,"
When Zhu Feng heard this, he immediately raised his hand to interrupt her. He then glanced at Nan Yan coldly before saying, "If he doesn't come to see me, I'll go see him."
After saying that, he actually stood up holding on to the chair.
Nan Yan and Xu Miaoming were both startled and both stood up immediately.
You know, it has always been others who come to meet the emperor, and no emperor ever goes to see anyone else. What Zhu Feng did was really a bit of condescension.
But Nan Yan thought about it again and immediately understood something.
Zhu Feng is here with me. If Jian Ruocheng wants to come and meet the emperor, he must meet me.
But if Zhu Feng went there, she and Jian Ruocheng would never see each other again.
Thinking of this, Nan Yan couldn't help but roll her eyes.
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