Chapter 2321 Knowing You Have a Backer
Zhu Feng asked, "Where is he?"
Eunuch Yu said, "We will return to the city tonight. The Grand Commander has sent someone back to report to the Emperor."
Zhu Feng nodded and said, "Tell him to come to the Imperial Study to see me immediately after he returns tonight."
"yes."
Zhu Feng turned to look at Nan Yan again, then looked at the two children, and said, "You guys eat well, I'll be leaving."
Zhu Chengxuan stood up immediately, and Xinping also climbed down from the chair.
Nan Yan walked over, took his clothes, and put them on him personally, saying softly, "Although government affairs are important, the emperor's health is also important. Please don't stay up too late."
"I know."
As he spoke, he looked up at the people standing beside her, especially Ruoshui, and then said with a smile: "Everyone who serves here today will be rewarded."
Everyone was overjoyed and quickly knelt down to express their gratitude.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "On their behalf, I would also like to thank the Emperor for his grace."
Zhu Feng held her hand and squeezed it gently.
Then, he turned and walked out.
Zhu Chengxuan stood at the door, bowed deeply, and waited until Zhu Feng's footsteps faded away and could no longer be heard. Then he stood up and turned around to see Xinping standing beside him.
Holding his hand: "Brother, go back and eat."
"well."
Zhu Chengxuan smiled, took his sister's hand, and the two returned to the dinner table.
Nan Yan saw that although he still picked up his chopsticks and continued to eat, he was always a little absent-minded and dropped the food several times. So she smiled and said, "What is the King of Wei still worried about?"
"Well?"
Zhu Chengxuan looked up, met her smiling eyes, and immediately shook his head.
"No, nothing."
As he spoke, he glanced at her carefully again and whispered, "Your Majesty, was my performance today considered good? I have helped my father solve his problems, right?"
“…”
It turns out that he has been worried about this.
It's no wonder. From childhood to adulthood, he has never been valued or loved by Zhu Feng, and he was often reprimanded by him for his actions. This time, it suddenly seemed like Zhu Feng helped him solve a big problem, and he couldn't believe it.
Nan Yan smiled gently and said, "Of course."
“…”
"Haven't you noticed yet? Because of this matter, your father hasn't slept for a long time, nor has he had a peaceful meal in a long time. But today, he's eating here, eating so happily, and his brows are completely relaxed."
“…”
"It's all thanks to you."
Hearing her words, the heavy stone in Zhu Chengxuan's heart finally fell, and his eyes curved with a smile.
He finished his meal in a few bites, then said, "My Lady, I'm going back first."
"Will you play for a while longer?"
"We've been playing for most of the day. Now that we have a clear idea of what to do, I want to go back and plan it carefully to avoid any loopholes in the execution."
Seeing her like this, Nan Yan smiled as she felt more motivated after getting a little encouragement.
Said: "Okay, remember not to stay up late."
"yes."
After saying that, Zhu Chengxuan bowed to her and turned to leave.
Not long after dinner, Xiao Shunzi came in holding a large tray. Everyone looked and saw a pile of gold ingots on one side and a red cloth covering the other.
Everyone came up to receive their reward, two gold ingots each.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "What's that here?"
Xiao Shunzi smiled and said, "This is a special gift from the Emperor to Your Majesty. Would you like to take a look?"
"Oh, it's for me?"
Nan Yan reached out and lifted the red cloth to see that there was a jade hairpin underneath.
This jade hairpin is not gorgeous, in fact, it is very simple, but it is snow-white all over, warm and transparent, and elegant in its simplicity.
Nan Yan said in surprise: "So beautiful."
Xiao Shunzi smiled and said, "With your compliment, the Emperor's efforts have not been in vain."
Nan Yan took it and looked at it over and over for a long time, unable to let it go. Then she asked, "Where did it come from?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "A lot of jade has been sent to the capital from Hotan these days. The Emperor specifically instructed someone to meticulously carve a hairpin like this for the Empress. And it's the only one of its kind in the harem."
After hearing this, Nan Yan couldn't stop laughing.
After looking at it for a long time, he let Ran Xiaoyu put it away.
Xiao Shunzi was about to leave when Nan Yan stopped him and gave him a special instruction: "Although the Emperor is busy with government affairs, you should remind him to take care of his health and get plenty of rest. Also, have the snacks from the Imperial Kitchen been delivered?"
"Don't worry, Madam, it has been delivered. The servants are keeping it in mind."
Nan Yan then nodded.
Xiao Shunzi retreated.
In this bedroom, the imperial concubine got a jade hairpin that she liked, and everyone had two more gold ingots in their hands. Everyone was happy.
Only her heart was calm, and at this time, she had already begun to doze off.
So, Aunt Tongyun brought hot water for them to wash. After Ran Xiaoyu helped Nan Yan put the jade hairpin into the jewelry box, she immediately went to make the bed.
Nan Yan held Xin Ping, who was already fast asleep in her arms, and suddenly thought of something.
He looked up and asked, "By the way, where is Nianqiu?"
Ran Xiaoyu was tidying the quilt. When she heard this, she turned around and said, "Just this afternoon, I saw her outside the window. However, she knew that the emperor was coming today, so she didn't dare to serve."
"……oh."
Hearing this, Nan Yan's expression darkened slightly.
If it was something else, it could be easily resolved, but once Zhu Feng's opinion of a person is formed, it is difficult to change it. Moreover, it was indeed Nian Qiu who was wrong in this matter. Provoking disputes in the harem was a big taboo for the emperor.
I can only find time to comfort her.
She thought for a moment, then beckoned Ran Xiaoyu over and said softly, "Give half of your reward to Nianqiu. I'll make it up to you later."
When Ran Xiaoyu heard this, she immediately understood what Nan Yan meant.
Everyone received a reward except her. She was afraid that she would feel embarrassed, especially since there was another person named Ruoshui who had just started working in the palace. She was afraid that she would be sad if she showed up in front of the emperor so soon.
So she said, "I'll give her all I have. Your Majesty, if you still say this, it makes me look stingy."
Nan Yan glanced at her and smiled, "I know you have a backer, so you don't care about this little thing."
"you--"
Ran Xiaoyu blushed, ignored her, turned around and left.
Nan Yan smiled and hugged Xinping and went to bed.
Ran Xiaoyu and the others returned to the servants' quarters. Ruoshui was still overjoyed at the reward she had received today. She lay on the bedside, counting her gold ingots non-stop, muttering to herself, "It's different in the palace. Outside, I couldn't earn this much money in a year, but here in the palace, I've earned this much in just two or three days. How can life in the palace be so good?"
Hearing her silly words, Ran Xiaoyu smiled and shook her head.
Looking around, he saw that Nian Qiu was not in the room.
I couldn't help but ask in confusion: "Huh? Where's Nian Qiuren?"
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