Chapter 2420: The New Yonghe Palace
Zhu Feng didn't even raise his head and said in a deep voice, "When you went to see Xue Yun, did you notice anything wrong with her?"
"Something's wrong?"
Xiao Shunzi was stunned.
If there was something "off" about Doctor Xue, it was obvious to everyone who had met him. He had been a healthy man, but in just a few days he had lost a lot of weight, and his face was pale and his expression was dazed, as if his soul had been taken away by something.
However, this is definitely not the answer the emperor wants.
He thought hard for a while, then suddenly thought of something and said softly, "Hey?"
But the next moment, he immediately clenched his lips again.
Although he only served the emperor and was not involved in the affairs of the harem, the last time, Doctor Xue fell ill in the imperial study, and the imperial concubine ran to the imperial study early in the morning. Several people's faces were not very good. If he mentioned the imperial concubine again at this time, it would be inappropriate.
But Zhu Feng had already heard his voice, raised his head and asked, "What's wrong?"
“…”
"Just say whatever comes to your mind. If you dare to hide anything from me, I'll tell you how many heads you have!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shunzi no longer dared to hide it and could only say cautiously, "To answer the emperor's words, it's not right, but it's not something wrong. It's just, it's just—"
Sensing his hesitation, Zhu Feng stared at him gravely.
"Just what, say it!"
“…”
Xiao Shunzi hesitated for a long while before softly saying, "Yes, it was yesterday. When I went to the Imperial Hospital to look for Doctor Xue, I happened to see someone else coming out of the hospital. It was Miss Nianqiu who served the Imperial Concubine."
When Zhu Feng heard the name "Nian Qiu", his brows tightened.
However, now is not the time to focus on this slave.
He said in a deep voice: "What is she going to do?"
"It's a bit strange, actually."
Xiao Shunzi said, "She also went to see Doctor Xue."
"Looking for Doctor Xue? Is there something wrong with the princess? Why hasn't anyone come to report it?"
"Your Majesty, Her Royal Highness is fine. I heard that Miss Nianqiu went to the Imperial Hospital not to ask for Doctor Xue, but to inquire whether Doctor Xue had left."
"Walk?"
Zhu Feng frowned again.
Thinking back to what had just happened, Xue Yun huddled in front of him and said that he wanted to resign.
He said in a deep voice, "When she says 'leave', does it mean returning home from the Imperial Hospital, or leaving the Imperial Hospital?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "From what he said, it seems like he's asking if she's left the Imperial Hospital."
“…”
Zhu Feng took a deep breath.
No wonder…
No wonder she suddenly proposed to resign and leave.
From the very beginning, she was the one who took the initiative to detoxify herself. Although Xue Yun looked weak, he was very determined and would not give up easily on something he had decided to do.
But this time, she suddenly and inexplicably asked to leave.
If there wasn't someone behind the scenes, how could she say such a thing?
But, Nan Yan——
When he thought of this, Zhu Feng's expression darkened slightly.
He had made it very clear before, and he also thought that Nan Yan had given up targeting Xue Yun. After all, for them, there were so many things to do in the front court and the harem, and targeting an imperial physician was not what she should do as a noble concubine.
But why does she still do this?
Thinking of Xue Yun's conflicted and struggling look at him just now, his breathing gradually became heavier.
After a long silence, he said, "Shunzi."
Xiao Shunzi immediately stepped forward cautiously: "What are your instructions, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Feng said, "I have assigned you to do something. Complete it within two days. And remember, don't let anyone else know. If anyone finds out, you'll be responsible for what happens to them."
Xiao Shunzi felt miserable in his heart, but he could only agree obediently.
In a blink of an eye, two days passed.
On this day, as dusk approached, Nan Yan planned to ask Nian Qiu to go to the Imperial Hospital to see what the result of Xue Yun's consideration was.
However, before Xue Yun left the house, he ran into the emperor at the door.
She was so frightened that she knelt down hurriedly: "Your Majesty."
Zhu Feng only glanced at her coldly and ignored her as he walked in. Nan Yan hurriedly stood up and saluted, saying, "Why is the emperor here?"
Zhu Feng said, "I came to see you and Xinping."
Nan Yan smiled, and after being helped up by him, she made a gesture to Nian Qiu who was at the door. Nian Qiu retreated cautiously.
Zhu Feng walked to the bedside and looked at his daughter's pale face.
He said in a deep voice: "Still, there is no movement at all."
Nan Yan shook her head slightly.
She added, "However, I still follow the imperial physician's instructions every day, cleaning her body and helping her move her arms and legs to prevent her blood vessels from becoming clogged."
Zhu Feng nodded and said, "You've worked hard."
Nan Yan smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Xinping is a piece of flesh on my body."
The two men chatted with their daughter for a while, and Zhu Feng looked back out the window. The setting sun was as blazing as fire, shining on the red wall outside, reflecting a dazzling light.
He said, "The weather is nice today and it's a lot warmer. Come out for a walk with me."
"Leave? Where to?"
"Just stroll around. You can't stay at home all the time. Go out and get some fresh air."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Okay."
She was naturally wearing thin clothes in the room, so she put on a big coat and followed Zhu Feng out.
The snow outside had almost melted, with only a few pieces of snow on both sides of the road. However, the biting cold of winter was no longer felt. Instead, there was only a slight chill in the sunshine.
Winter seems to be almost over.
As she walked, she felt a warm big hand holding her hand hanging by her side. Nan Yan looked up and saw that it was Zhu Feng holding her hand.
She couldn't help but smile.
But he didn't pull it back, and just let him hold his hand. The two of them were very close to each other, even their footsteps were one in front and the other behind, strolling leisurely.
As they walked, they arrived at the gate of Yonghe Palace.
The palace gate had been closed since the death of Empress Renxiao, but at this moment, it was actually open, and the entrance and the walls had obviously been cleaned again, looking brand new.
Nan Yan was stunned for a moment: "What's going on here——?"
Zhu Feng said, "Let's go in and take a look."
“…”
Nan Yan seemed to have a vague sense of something. Although the two of them were strolling leisurely just now, Zhu Feng's footsteps seemed to have a purpose, and he was walking towards Yonghe Palace.
And Yonghe Palace was reopened without her knowledge, and was even cleaned.
She just smiled and said, "Okay."
The two men walked in.
As soon as I walked into Yonghe Palace, I found that it looked brand new. Even the beams and pillars had been repainted, the room was cleaned spotlessly, and even some utensils had been replaced with new ones.
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