Chapter 2008: How long will I be bound in the memory maze?
Elder Wen was startled and looked up at him: "Your Majesty, are you going back?"
Zhu Feng asked, "What's wrong?"
Elder Wen said, "It's getting late today. I'm afraid it's already past midnight. Moreover, the roads in the city are even more difficult to travel after dark. If the emperor wants to leave, it will probably be daybreak by the time he leaves the city."
“…”
Zhu Feng was stunned.
He then remembered that it was still light when they entered the city, but they had already walked for more than an hour before they met Xiao Shiqi and found this place, which delayed them for so long.
I'm afraid Nan Yan is outside and has already fallen asleep.
He thought for a moment and said, "That's fine. But, do you have a place to rest here?"
Elder Wen hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Although the house outside is badly damaged as you saw along the way, I live here with my children and grandchildren, and I still rest here from time to time. If Your Majesty doesn't mind, please stay here for one night."
"good."
Zhu Feng asked Ye Zheng and Ying Shao to go down and bring everyone in and make arrangements.
He was about to get up when he turned around and saw Xue Yun still sitting beside him, looking thoughtful. After thinking for a moment, he pointed at her and said to Elder Wen, "Arrange a separate room for her."
Old Wen was stunned for a moment.
For some reason, His Majesty the Emperor valued this person so much that he brought so many people in and only arranged a house for him.
Although Mr. Wen didn't understand, he didn't dare to ask more questions and agreed repeatedly.
Xue Yun hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhu Feng waved his hand and turned away.
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The pitch-black sky is like an impenetrable black curtain, blocking people's eyes and making them unable to see the light.
In such a dark night, people often feel suffocated and unable to find a way out.
Especially after hearing what Ye Zheng said.
Although he knew some things, Zhu Feng felt that the fog obscuring his sight had become even thicker.
He frowned and said in a deep voice, "Really?"
Ye Zheng almost jumped up: "Your Majesty, how could Your Majesty doubt me?"
“…”
"When has this humble servant ever lied to the Emperor?"
“…”
Zhu Feng looked up at him, and after a while, waved at him, motioning him to sit down and stop making trouble. Only then did Ye Zheng sit down in a bad mood, still seeming a little angry.
Zhu Feng didn't have time to coax him.
He sat on the edge of the bed with his hands folded on his knees, supporting his chin. Although it was just an ordinary sitting posture, when he sat like this, he gave people the feeling of a crawling tiger.
Especially in such a shabby room, Mr. Wen was very frugal. He said that he didn't kill many wolves in the spring, so there was not enough fuel and he didn't even light the lamp.
There is only the faint moonlight outside the window.
When Ye Zheng looked at Zhu Feng, there was also a gleam in his eyes.
He said softly, "I wasn't even a proper first-rank official at the time. Besides, the Duke and his men didn't like me, so I didn't see the letter when it was circulated."
“…”
"However, I am still popular, and some people who have seen it have come to tell me."
“…”
"That letter, to be honest, didn't contain anything important. It just mentioned the name of the Imperial Concubine. But—"
“…”
"What Elder Wen said just now seems to be in line with what is written in the letter."
“…”
“And it was exactly over 20 years ago.”
“…”
"I sensed something was amiss, so I came to tell the Emperor."
Zhu Feng was silent for a while, then looked up at him: "Why didn't you say it then?"
"cut,"
Ye Zheng immediately said, "Your Majesty, do you really think I'm such a simpleton that I'd make a scene at anything I hear?"
“…”
"What great things can a person like that accomplish?"
“…”
"I have been trained by the emperor for so many years, so I do have some experience."
“…”
"Besides, this matter concerns the life story and reputation of the Imperial Concubine. How can I, a humble servant, reveal this to outsiders?"
Zhu Feng glanced at him.
I didn't ask whether the "outsider" he mentioned was the grandfather and grandson of the Wen family, or someone else.
He just nodded and said, "You did the right thing."
Ye Zheng chuckled.
Then he said, "Your Majesty, this matter seems unusual to me. It would be best to keep the grandfather and grandson under my watch. After returning to the capital, let me arrange these matters."
Zhu Feng said, "Originally, I wanted you to arrange it."
“…”
"I don't trust others when they do things."
"I understand."
Ye Zheng laughed as he spoke, and then said, "Then, Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions? If not, I will take my leave."
Zhu Feng said, "Let the people below get some rest. Tomorrow morning, send a group of people out to report the news. We need to get these people from the Wen family out, but I'm afraid it will take some effort. The most important thing is to make sure that the imperial concubine doesn't worry."
Ye Zheng smiled and said, "I understand."
After saying that, he bowed to Zhu Feng and turned to walk out.
But just as he reached the door, Zhu Feng suddenly said, "There's one more thing."
Ye Zheng immediately turned around and waited for his instructions.
Zhu Feng looked over and said solemnly, "We are the only ones who know about what Wen Liyu said. Don't mention it when you go back, especially don't let the Queen and He Yi know."
“……!”
Ye Zheng was stunned and blinked.
This matter only concerns the name and life experience of the imperial concubine. Why should it be hidden from the queen and Heyi?
He was puzzled, but since the emperor had already given the order, he could only say softly, "I understand."
After saying that, he walked out.
After he left, the surroundings became even quieter.
Zhu Feng still didn't lie down to rest. His mind was in turmoil.
Just now, it was not my illusion.
When he heard what Old Wen said about the events of more than 20 years ago, he had an indescribable feeling of familiarity, so he asked them to follow him to the capital and help the idiot boy get cured.
Judging from Ye Zheng’s words, this is indeed not his business.
I just don't know what that idiot saw.
Is it related to Nan Yan’s life experience?
Or is it related to the indescribable, familiar and uncomfortable feeling in my heart?
The more he thought about it, the more complicated his mood became. Even though it was already past midnight and everything was quiet, he still couldn't sleep, so he simply got up and walked out.
Outside is the Wen family cemetery.
At this point, he naturally had no such taboo. With the help of the moonlight, he slowly walked forward along the path in the middle, looking at the tombstones standing quietly around him, which revealed infinite desolation.
He murmured, "You are about to be liberated, but I——"
How long will I remain bound in this confusing maze of memories?
At this moment, he suddenly saw a figure standing in front of him, standing under the huge stone tablet, and immediately asked, "Who?"
Under the moonlight, Xue Yun's trembling voice came -
"emperor?"
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