Chapter 1708 Asking the Queen to Advise the Emperor
Nan Yan sat by the window, looking at the scenery outside.
The weather was good today, but her expression seemed a little gloomy. No matter how she and Zhu Feng arranged things, the battlefield was changing rapidly and no one knew the final outcome.
Therefore, there was still a heavy stone weighing on her heart.
Seeing her worried look, Tingfu was afraid that the imperial concubine's bad mood would affect the fetus, so he made her some hot tea and even asked the kitchen to send some cakes over.
Nan Yan took a look and said, "I didn't say I wanted to eat these."
Tingfu smiled and said, "The Queen doesn't want to eat, but the young prince does."
"Little hall..."
Nan Yan was stunned for a moment and was about to ask who the "little prince" was, but after thinking about it, she immediately understood.
I couldn't help laughing.
"You little brat."
Tingfu also chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, a smile will whet your appetite. Eat more and gain weight, and your Highness will be stronger in the future. If the Emperor is pleased, then I will have done a great service."
Nan Yan was amused by him.
His originally gloomy mood relaxed a little at this time. He stretched his neck to look at the plates on the table, and after choosing for a long time, he picked out a piece of hawthorn cake to eat.
Tingfu immediately smiled and said, "There are so many sweet things, but the Queen chose this one. It seems that the old saying is true."
Nan Yan took a bite and asked, "What old saying?"
"Sour boy, spicy girl, this is a little prince."
Nan Yan was already amused to death by him.
But at this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside. When they reached the door, they stopped and said in a low voice: "Your humble servant requests to see the Imperial Concubine."
Judging from the voice, it was Yang Dai.
Nan Yan frowned slightly. Yang Dai was Ye Zheng's deputy general. After Ye Zheng was injured and unconscious, he became the highest commander here. Normally, if she hadn't gone to find him, he would not have taken the initiative to find her.
Moreover, it was clear just now that Zhu Feng was about to send troops.
Shouldn't he go to the barracks immediately?
Nan Yan thought for a moment and winked at Ting Fu, who immediately ran out and opened the door for him: "Master Yang."
Yang Dai then walked in and knelt before Nan Yan, "Your humble servant pays respects to the Imperial Concubine."
Nan Yan sat still and just raised her hand to him. Yang Dai then stood up, keeping her head down.
Nan Yan asked, "Master Yang, why did you come to me?"
“…”
"Isn't the Emperor preparing to send troops against Shazhou Guards today?"
Yang Dai said, "It is precisely because of this matter that I have the audacity to come and ask Your Majesty for help."
Nan Yan frowned slightly: "What's the matter?"
Yang Dai said, "The Emperor is not only sending troops to attack Shazhou Guard, but he is also leading the expedition himself."
“……!”
Nan Yan opened her eyes wide.
Although she had seen some signs before - or rather, from her understanding of Zhu Feng, she also knew that he was very likely to lead the army in person, almost every time he encountered a war, he never showed mercy.
But this time——
Nan Yan's brows were furrowed.
Yang Dai glanced at her and immediately said, "Your Majesty, I don't doubt the Emperor's ability to lead the troops. It's just that we still don't fully understand the situation in Hot Moon Bay. We only know a way to the interior, but we can't guarantee it's foolproof."
“…”
"Your Majesty, it would be dangerous if you attacked like this."
“…”
"Your humble servants will naturally fight to the death to protect the Emperor. However, if the Emperor's body is damaged in any way, your humble servants will be held responsible even if they die a thousand times!"
Nan Yan listened to his words, and her mood, which had been slightly relieved by Tingfu's jokes, slowly sank again.
She remained silent.
Yang Dai continued softly, "Ever since he learned that the Empress was pregnant, the Emperor has been—overjoyed. At times like this, people always compare, compare—"
Having said that, he didn't dare to say any more.
He glanced at Nan Yan carefully, and then said softly, "Your humble servants are still concerned about the safety of the emperor, but our words are not influential, so we can only come to ask the imperial concubine for help."
“…”
"I beg Your Majesty to advise the Emperor."
After hearing what he said, the meaning was very clear.
In fact, Nan Yan also felt that since Zhu Feng knew she was pregnant, he had been a little too excited and had been making a lot of moves in the Commandant's Mansion, causing everyone to "complain."
However, no matter how big the mischief is in the Duwei Mansion, it is just a small matter, and the only ones who get tired are the people serving below.
Nan Yan rewarded them afterwards, so the matter was settled.
But, it’s different on the battlefield.
If he brought this excited and nonsensical mood to the battlefield and acted rashly, it would definitely not be as simple as asking people to run errands or making them dizzy.
War is directly related to human lives!
Moreover, if he wanted to lead the army in person, that would be—
Thinking of this, Nan Yan felt a chill in her heart.
She was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I understand what you mean, but the Emperor never allows others to interfere in matters concerning military affairs, and I cannot interrupt."
Hearing her say this, Yang Dai frowned.
Yes, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. This has always been the rule. What's more, as a woman, the imperial concubine is naturally not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the generals and soldiers.
If anything goes wrong, no one can bear the consequences.
He could only sigh softly, and then said: "Then... I will not disturb the Royal Concubine's rest."
As he spoke, he stood up and bowed to her again: "I will take my leave."
Seeing Yang Dai about to leave the room, Nan Yan thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Master Yang, wait a moment."
Yang Dai stopped immediately and turned towards her.
"What else do you want, Madam?"
"You just said that the emperor has already arranged all the troops."
"yes."
"That--"
Nan Yan's eyes flickered slightly: "Where is Duke Chengguo? Is he included in the emperor's arrangements?"
"Dong Cheng?"
Yang Dai was stunned for a moment, as if she had just suddenly remembered that there was such a person in the Duwei Mansion. After all, since arriving in Shazhouwei, Duke Cheng had caught a cold and had been recuperating for the past few days, rarely leaving the house.
So much so that when they went out to fight this time, they almost forgot about this person's existence.
He shook his head: "No."
When Nan Yan heard this, her expression froze slightly.
She thought for a moment and then asked, "Did he take the initiative to come to see the emperor today?"
“This, too.”
Hearing this, Nan Yan raised her eyebrows.
She was quiet for a while, then said, "Okay, Sir Yang, please go down and arrange your affairs first."
Yang Dai glanced at her and seemed to sense that the imperial concubine was thinking of something.
However, since she didn't say anything, he naturally couldn't ask more questions.
He bowed and left the imperial concubine's residence.
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