Chapter 901 Let Me Hug You
Finally, the day of departure arrived.
A few days ago, some palace maids and eunuchs had already boarded the ship. They were transporting some antique utensils from the palace.
This time, it was a human who left.
Of course, Zhu Feng was accompanied by some important documents from the palace, so he naturally had to carry these things with him.
They took a carriage to the riverside. As soon as they got off the carriage, they saw several large ships lined up on the river, almost occupying the entire river surface. They stood before their eyes like mountains. The river breeze was so fierce that it blew the damp mist onto their faces.
As soon as she got off the carriage, Nan Yan reached out and covered Xiao Xinping's face with her hand.
However, the child had already seen the scene before him.
She was almost one year old from birth until now, and she had spent her entire life in the palace. Although there were undercurrents around her, a child certainly could not feel them. All she could see every day were the red walls and green tiles, the beautiful flowers in the imperial garden, and the palace maids and eunuchs who were respectful to them. She had never known that there was such a scenery in the world.
His little eyes were wide open.
When Nan Yan stretched out her hand to block her, she suddenly became anxious: "Ahhh, no——"
Xiaopang reached out to hold Nanyan's hand.
Nan Yan said: "No, the wind is too strong!"
“Woo…”
Be careful not to pout your lips and look like you're about to cry.
At this moment, Aunt Tongyun came over and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, let's let the little princess see. In fact, children are very strong, even stronger than adults. At this time, she loves to watch the people and things around her, and Your Majesty can't stop her."
"Yeah?"
"Of course," Aunt Tongyun said with a smile, "Your Majesty, sometimes you have to let go."
“…”
Nan Yan was a little stunned.
She seemed to have discovered that since the incident in the Imperial Study, she had been a little too protective of Xiao Xinping. In fact, Aunt Tongyun and the others had told her several times, but she had turned a deaf ear to them.
At this time, seeing Xiao Xinping making a fuss in her arms, she thought for a moment and carefully put her hand down.
Suddenly, I saw a huge ship as big as a mountain in front of me, and I excitedly exclaimed "Wow".
Everyone laughed when they saw her like this.
Aunt Tongyun persuaded her a few more times, and Nan Yan finally let go and handed the child to her to hold. Then she turned around to look around. Just at this moment, Ye Zheng also walked up to her.
"My Lady."
"Ye Zheng, you're here just in time."
Nan Yan said anxiously: "Where is Xiaoyu? I sent someone to ask you a few days ago, but you never responded to me. This time we are going north, Xiaoyu-"
"Don't worry, Madam."
Ye Zheng said, "I've put Xiaoyu's name on the list of important people. This time, they will be traveling north with our ship."
"oh?"
This time, the capital was moved, not only the emperor and his concubines in the palace, but also the royal relatives and nobles moved to Beiping. Since ancient times, whenever a city was built or the capital was moved, some powerful people or wealthy people from other cities had to be moved there to ensure the prosperity of that city.
Since Peking is the capital from now on, it is natural that Peking must be as prosperous as Nanjing.
So this time, Zhu Feng also moved a large number of wealthy businessmen from the south to the north.
Ye Zheng put Ran Xiaoyu's name among this group of people.
Nan Yan said in surprise: "Didn't the emperor notice?"
Ye Zheng turned his head and glanced to the other side. Zhu Feng was just getting off his spacious golden carriage. He whispered, "I don't know if the emperor didn't see it, or if he saw it and didn't stop it."
“…”
"Anyway, let Xiaoyu go north with us."
Nan Yan nodded with relief.
As he spoke, Ye Zheng turned around and glanced at Zhu Feng again. This trip to the north was a big event, so naturally all the officials in the court would accompany him. So the one following him could not be Li Fei Feng Shu who had been sticking to him for the past few days, but the Queen.
It seems that this is finally a bit normal.
He said softly, "Your Majesty, do you feel that the Emperor seems to be... seems to be getting better these days?"
"……Yeah?"
Nan Yan also raised her eyes and glanced at Zhu Feng.
She didn't feel anything.
Because she hadn't met Zhu Feng again these days. The only time they met was in the Imperial Garden, and they parted on bad terms.
"Don't you feel that way?"
Ye Zheng thought for a while and smiled to himself - in fact, he didn't know how Zhu Feng had changed specifically, but after being with him for a long time, he seemed to have a subtle feeling.
But Nan Yan's mood did not improve because of what he said.
Originally, King Wei Zhu Chengxuan said that he had discovered a suspicious fragrance and sent the incense burner to Zhu Feng. Nan Yan also thought that everything could change, but Zhu Feng has not changed much in these days.
Perhaps, that fragrance was really just Zhu Chengxuan's illusion.
Moreover, these days, the King of Wei was busy with the relocation of the capital and had no time to take care of this matter, so there was no progress.
And Nan Yan herself was certainly not idle either.
After hearing about the suspicious "fragrance", she also asked someone to secretly enter Yangxingzhai to investigate.
Everyone who went in said that they didn't find anything.
This feeling is just like when Concubine Kang wanted to check the cup of tea in Yangxingzhai, but found nothing unusual.
He stabbed himself in the heart again.
In this torment day after day, Nan Yan felt that her energy was almost exhausted...
Seeing her somewhat tired look, Ye Zheng couldn't help but feel a little distressed.
In just a few months, the imperial concubine had become emaciated.
How could the emperor not feel sorry for her?
He used to love the imperial concubine so much...
Now, it's time to get on board.
A huge sampan was lifted from the ship onto the pier. On both sides of the pier, colorful flags fluttered in the wind, rustling in the air. Even everyone's clothes were blown up in the wind.
The time has come.
Xiao Shunzi stepped forward, knelt before Zhu Feng and the Queen, and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please come aboard."
Zhu Feng nodded.
Of course, there are rules for boarding the ship.
Just like every etiquette in the hall, it had to be done according to the rank of the concubines in the harem. Zhu Feng and Xu Miaoyin walked in front, followed by Nan Yan.
As Zhu Feng was walking forward, he suddenly turned around and saw Nan Yan.
His heart suddenly moved.
He paused: "Where's the princess?"
Nan Yan looked up at him: "Huh?"
"Where's Xinping?"
“…”
Nan Yan couldn't believe he was asking this and hesitated for a moment. Aunt Tongyun, who was following behind, hurried forward and hugged Xiao Xinping: "Your Majesty, Her Royal Highness the Princess is here."
Seeing Xiao Xinping, a smile appeared on Zhu Feng's face.
He said, "Okay, let's talk about it on board."
After saying that, he turned and walked forward.
Nan Yan seemed to be still a little dazed, looking at his back and hearing his words, while Xu Miaoyin looked back at her and smiled faintly.
Aunt Tongyun's face flushed with excitement as she whispered, "Your Majesty, let's go quickly. The Emperor has asked about the little princess."
“…”
Nan Yan didn't say anything, just nodded and continued walking forward.
This scene was naturally seen by everyone behind.
Following behind Nan Yan was Concubine Kang Wu Wan. She looked at the scene coldly, snorted coldly, and said secretly: What's so great about it? She's just a princess.
Similarly, this scene was also seen by another person.
It’s Concubine Li Fengshu.
The hierarchy in the palace was strict. No matter how favored she was, as Concubine Li, she could only rank at the back at this time. When she saw Zhu Feng turning around and asking about Princess Xinping, her eyes turned red slightly.
I couldn't help it and clenched my fists.
Xiao Man, who was standing behind her, hurriedly whispered, "Don't worry, Concubine Li."
“…”
"Once we're on board, His Majesty will have Concubine Li serve us. They're just here to take a look."
“…”
Concubine Li didn't say anything, but just clenched her teeth tightly.
These days, she has indeed spent much less time with Zhu Feng.
Of course, this doesn't mean that Zhu Feng will escape her control and become cold to her. Her medicine can last for a long time.
But--
She didn't know whether she was too worried or it was just an illusion, but she really felt that Zhu Feng was a little bit different from what she had imagined.
He actually still cares about Xiao Xinping.
Even when he looked at Si Nanyan, there was a hint of tenderness in his eyes that she had never seen before.
But, it shouldn’t be!
He should no longer be gentle towards Si Nanyan, but instead pour all his tenderness towards himself!
What went wrong?
Is it possible that even after trying so many methods and taking so many risks, I still cannot completely capture his heart?
Thinking of this, Feng Shu's breathing became heavier.
At this time, the people in front began to urge: "Ladies, please continue to move forward."
Feng Shu let out a deep breath and continued walking forward.
After a while, they all boarded the big ship.
The deck was very spacious, even almost the same size as some of the halls in their Jinling Palace. There were only Zhu Feng, his concubines, and servants on this boat. Everyone stood on the deck and it didn't feel crowded at all.
The wind blows fiercely.
Although it was a bit cold, it was a rare sight for everyone to see such a vast and wide river, and it was very refreshing. No one went directly into the cabin, but stood on the deck to enjoy the scenery.
Zhu Feng held onto the fence.
After looking for a while, he suddenly said, "Where's Xinping?"
Nan Yan was originally standing beside him, but was stunned again when she heard this.
However, Aunt Tongyun next to her reacted quickly. She immediately handed Princess Xinping over, but not directly to Zhu Feng, but to Nan Yan's arms.
Zhu Feng turned around and saw them.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
He leaned forward and said, "Let me hug you."
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