Chapter 2898 Leaving the Palace
Nan Yan glanced at him.
You know, Zhu Chengxuan rarely asks about the affairs of the harem. It should be said that he doesn't dare to ask. Even though the two of them often discussed state affairs a while ago, he never mentioned anything about the harem.
Unexpectedly, even he noticed the promotion of Concubine Yao.
It seems that Yao Ying is indeed too eye-catching.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "It's rare that you would ask about the affairs of the harem."
Zhu Chengxuan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand me. I know that Your Majesty is now in charge of the harem, and it's not my place to interfere. However, I feel that this enthronement is too sudden."
“…”
"The Imperial Concubine... just passed away."
Nan Yan sighed and said, "Maybe it's because the Imperial Noble Consort passed away."
"ah?"
"That day in the Jiyan Palace, your father read the eulogy that Concubine Yao wrote specifically for the Imperial Concubine. It was so heartfelt and moved him deeply."
“…”
"Besides, the harem is now short of talent. There are really not many people left. Even at the funeral of the Imperial Noble Consort, there were only a few people serving in front of the coffin. It is indeed time to promote a few concubines."
Zhu Chengxuan murmured, "So that's how it is."
Despite this, there was still a hint of discontent on his face.
However, after hearing the sound of footsteps outside the door, his expression immediately relaxed again. A crisp voice came from the door -
"elder brother!"
Zhu Chengxuan immediately raised his head.
I saw Xinping standing at the door. She was probably running all the way here and was sweating profusely. When she saw Zhu Chengxuan sitting inside, she rushed over happily and threw herself into his arms.
Zhu Chengxuan also reached out and hugged her.
He smiled and said, "It's so hot running, be careful of heatstroke."
Xinping hugged him, rubbing her little face in his arms, even the sweat was wiped onto his clothes.
She just called out sweetly, "Brother, brother!"
Nan Yan smiled and shook her head: "This girl, now that she has a brother, she doesn't even want her mother anymore!"
Xinping hugged Zhu Chengxuan, looked up at her mother again, and just smiled and called "Mother Concubine". She still hugged her brother and refused to let go. Nan Yan couldn't help but reached out and rubbed her face: "Why are you so clingy to your brother?"
"hey-hey."
After a while, Zhu Chengjun was also brought in by the palace maids.
Several people sat down and started to eat.
Zhu Chengxuan naturally sat between his younger brother and sister. He had to feed his younger brother and pick up food for his jealous sister. Although he was busy, he looked like he was enjoying it. Nan Yan looked at her two children who were deliberately causing trouble for their brother, and could only shake her head and smile bitterly.
Xinping bit his chopsticks and said, "It would be nice if Father were here too."
“…”
"It's been a while since he's come to dine with us."
“Hmm!”
Little Chengjun nodded with a big mouthful of food in his mouth.
Zhu Chengxuan looked up at the Imperial Concubine and saw that Nan Yan remained calm, as if she was reluctant to show her emotions. He said softly, "I've also told my father about this, but he said that he's been a little busy lately. After this period of time, he'll be with you more often."
Xinping tilted his head and asked, "Really?"
Zhu Chengxuan said: "Of course."
"All right."
She pouted and lowered her head to eat her own meal.
Zhu Chengxuan was worried that Nan Yan would be unhappy, but she remained calm and didn't seem displeased at all. Instead, she said gently, "Your father is busy with so many things every day, how can he have the time to accompany you guys to play around all day? You all, please behave yourself. Xinping, even if you don't have classes in the afternoon, you are not allowed to wander around. Stay in your room and recite your lessons."
Xinping's pout deepened.
Muttering, "I know."
Nan Yan smiled at Zhu Chengxuan again and said, "Eat more vegetables."
"Why."
Zhu Chengxuan lowered his head with a heavy heart and continued to eat with the bowl in his hand. Although he was a little surprised that the imperial concubine had no emotional fluctuations at all, it would be best if the imperial concubine was not angry. He did not want to say anything to provoke the imperial concubine's anger.
Thus, the meal was finished in a fairly pleasant atmosphere.
In the blink of an eye, it was the next morning.
Zhu Chengxuan got up early, packed up, and went out to attend the morning court. As soon as he went out, he saw that the Yonghe Palace next door was brightly lit, and many concubines, accompanied by their maids, had arrived one after another.
I don’t know if it’s because it’s still early and no one got enough sleep.
Zhu Chengxuan met several concubines in succession. When he saluted them, he saw that their faces were not very good.
He thought about it and then remembered.
He turned around and asked the young eunuch Dehai behind him: "Are you going to confer the title of Lipin today?"
De Hai said softly, "Your Highness, today is the day when Concubine Li is to be canonized, and all the ladies in the harem are rushing over."
Zhu Chengxuan shook his head and continued walking forward.
At the morning court, Zhu Feng brought up the proposal made by Zhu Chengxuan the day before to transfer two people to the Honglu Temple to specifically manage the exchanges with overseas countries. The ministers all praised the King of Wei, and Zhu Feng took the opportunity to hand the matter directly to the King of Wei.
After saying this, he also mentioned: "There are many experienced ministers in the court. When you receive this task, don't act arbitrarily. Ask for advice from others."
Zhu Chengxuan said, "Your son obeys my order."
Simuyun, who was standing in the row of ministers nearby, looked at King Wei, then at Zhu Feng sitting on the dragon throne, as if he understood something.
After a while, the morning court ended and Zhu Feng returned to the imperial study.
As soon as he entered the room, the imperial pharmacy had already prepared steaming hot medicine for him. Zhu Feng sighed, but could only make a bitter face and drank the whole bowl of medicine in one gulp. Then he said, "I think these decoctions will be less in the future. I'll use the ointment sent before. This stuff is so good that I can't even eat after drinking it."
The young eunuch didn't dare to respond, so he could only take the empty bowl and walk out with his head down.
As soon as I reached the door, I saw King Wei walking in from outside.
He walked up to Zhu Feng and kowtowed. Zhu Feng said, "Why are you here instead of going to work?"
Zhu Chengxuan said softly, "I would like to ask the Emperor for permission to leave the palace and visit Lord Si's residence."
Zhu Feng glanced at him.
Although Zhu Chengxuan had already performed the ceremony of coming of age and was also enthroned as the King of Wei, Zhu Feng had never allowed him to leave the palace and set up his own residence. He still lived in Chengqian Palace. If he wanted to leave the palace, he usually had to obtain permission from the emperor or the empress. If he wanted to go to a minister's house, in order to avoid people saying that he was making friends with foreign ministers, he had to tell Zhu Feng clearly in advance.
Zhu Feng asked, "Is it to discuss the Honglu Temple matter?"
Zhu Chengxuan said: "Yes."
Zhu Feng nodded: "Go ahead."
Zhu Chengxuan was about to thank him when he heard Zhu Feng add, "It's not easy for you to leave the palace. Come back after you've discussed everything."
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