Chapter 2717 If I’m Gone…
"Everyone around me needs to be scrutinized and tested over and over again. Even then, I may not be able to trust them completely."
Nan Yan looked at him and said, "Then, where is I?"
“…”
"Your Majesty, do you also doubt me in this way?"
Zhu Feng was stunned by her question. He didn't expect that she would ask him at this time.
Thinking of this, Zhu Feng looked down at her and said seriously, "Do you know what I was thinking when I first saw you?"
Nan Yan shook her head.
Speaking of which, the two have been together for so many years, but they have never had a deep conversation about how they first met.
Not to mention knowing what Zhu Feng was thinking at that time.
Nan Yan couldn't help but reach out and grab his arm, almost half of her body pressed against his, with a hint of urgency in her eyes. She asked, "What was the emperor thinking at that time?"
“…”
Zhu Feng's lips curled up slightly.
He lowered his head, leaned close to Nan Yan's ear, and whispered softly, "I want you."
“……!”
As soon as these words came out, Nan Yan felt a thud in her chest, as if she had been hit hard by something, and her heart skipped a beat.
She looked up at Zhu Feng, only to see that Zhu Feng was looking at him with his eyes curved and a smile on his face.
Nan Yan's cheeks turned red, even the tips of her ears turned red.
She immediately lowered her head, almost hitting Zhu Feng's chest, and said, "Your Majesty, what nonsense are you talking about!"
“…”
"You must be trying to coax me. I don't believe you."
Zhu Feng was nearly knocked backwards in the car by her headbutt. Her face was flushed red, as if she wished she could bury herself in his arms forever. He smiled and said, "You asked me, and I told you, but you didn't believe me."
"snort!"
Zhu Feng wanted to tease her, but seeing her like this, he was afraid that she would get anxious, so he reached out and hugged her. The two of them snuggled together and didn't say anything else.
Nan Yan, on the other hand, leaned in his arms, listening to the solid and powerful heartbeat beneath his chest.
Her face was clearly red, but it was still getting hot in waves. She could even hear her own heartbeat in her ears, like a drum beating.
So, is that the case?
Is that how Zhu Feng felt when he saw me for the first time?
Over the years, although the two of them never talked about that night, she would always secretly recall the situation when they first met, especially the days after Zhu Feng lost his memory. Those memories were the loneliest memories in the world for her, but they were also the support that supported her through all the difficult years.
It wasn't just his life that changed that night.
Even my own life was completely changed that night.
But to be honest, even she herself could hardly believe it. When she was tied to the dragon bed in the bedroom and watched the tall and handsome figure walk into the palace, a thought flashed through her mind.
Or rather, a feeling.
She felt that her whole life might be entangled with this person.
Whether it is sadness or joy, they are all entangled together.
She had never told anyone about this feeling, not even to Zhu Feng. Before, it was because of her humble status as a small female official beside him. Later, when she became his imperial concubine, she just wanted to be herself and didn't want to use these memories to curry favor with him.
I just didn't expect that the thought that flashed through my mind at that time would come true.
She and he have been entangled to this day.
There are even two children involved.
Thinking of this, Nan Yan couldn't help but chuckle.
Zhu Feng was originally holding her, but felt the person against his chest tremble slightly, so he looked down at her: "What are you laughing at? Do my words make you so happy?"
Nan Yan's face turned red again.
She clenched her fist and hit his chest: "Your Majesty is not serious."
Zhu Feng chuckled twice and said, "To be honest with you, since you said I'm not serious, then I won't tell you these things from now on."
"That won't work!"
When Nan Yan heard this, she immediately raised her head and said seriously, "Your Majesty, if you have any thoughts, please tell me everything you can, even if you are tired."
“…”
"I am a concubine, not just for the sake of enjoying happiness."
“…”
"We should also share the emperor's worries."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Feng's expression darkened slightly, as if he had thought of something. After a moment of silence, he smiled faintly and said, "Sharing my worries is not that easy. Even those ministers in the court who receive salaries can't do it well."
Nan Yan asked, "What does it mean to do well?"
Zhu Feng thought for a moment and said, "Bad ministers are those who can't even do the things I tell them to do. They even secretly levy heavy taxes and use the court's laws for their own selfish ends. There are so many people like them, I just regret that I can't kill them all."
Feeling that he was a little angry, Nan Yan also knew that it was the corrupt officials she had mentioned before who forced the farmers to sell their land and themselves to become tenants. The powerful gentry benefited, while the common people suffered, and the one who suffered the most was the imperial court.
Zhu Feng continued, "Ordinary ministers, no matter what I tell them to do, at least they know what to do. Whether they do it well or not is another matter."
Nan Yan asked, "Then, what about the good ministers?"
Zhu Feng gave a bitter laugh and said, "A good minister is someone who knows how to plan ahead and offer advice to me before problems arise."
“…”
"It's rare to find such a minister."
After listening to this, Nan Yan thought for a while and said, "This is indeed a bit too rare."
“…”
"People are not saints. It's really hard to nip problems in the bud and predict the future."
Zhu Feng said, "Therefore, I only hope that those officials will take their salaries and do their jobs well. Even if that's all, the court and the country will be at peace."
Nan Yan leaned on his chest and thought quietly for a while.
Suddenly he asked, "Has the Emperor thought of any precautions for a rainy day?"
“…”
When asked this, Zhu Feng fell silent.
Feeling the silence was a little heavy, even her own heartbeat was a little heavy, Nan Yan couldn't help but look up at him: "Your Majesty?"
Zhu Feng's face showed a serious expression.
He lowered his head to glance at Nan Yan again and said, "I have thought of one thing, as a precaution."
"What is it?"
"For example—what would you do if I were gone?"
When Nan Yan heard this, her face suddenly darkened.
"emperor!"
It had been mentioned once before, and she almost got angry, but she didn't expect Zhu Feng to bring it up again.
Nan Yan suddenly stood up from his arms, frowning and saying, "Your Majesty, you're not done yet, are you? Can you just say that!"
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