Chapter 1144 The throne was not obtained legitimately
At this moment, Xiao Shunzi walked to the side of the emperor's golden carriage and said softly, "Your Majesty."
Zhu Feng's dull voice came from the carriage: "What's the matter?"
"News has arrived from the front that some officials from the court are at the city gate, preparing to welcome the emperor. Your Majesty, would you like to make some preparations?"
“…”
Zhu Feng didn't say anything and fell silent.
At this moment, Chen Yiliu, who had been riding beside the emperor's golden carriage, came closer and said softly, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
Zhu Feng's voice rang out: "Want to stay? What do you want to say?"
"Given the current situation, it would be best for the Emperor not to have the officials come to greet him."
"Why?"
"Firstly, the rebellion issue has not been completely resolved. Prince Ning once had connections, and I'm afraid he still has his followers in Beiping. Your Majesty should be cautious when entering the city. Secondly, the matter of the Jian family being exterminated - I'm afraid Your Majesty also needs to consider it."
Ye Zheng was also following the golden carriage. When he heard what he said, he couldn't help but look at him.
This Chen Yilu has good vision.
Both sentences hit the point.
Prince Ning's rebellion could not have been limited to his Changqing City. During the time when he was Prince Yin Jing, he had inserted many of his own people into the court openly and secretly. Zhu Feng had stayed in Hecheng and did not return to Beiping immediately because he wanted Heyi and others to clean up these people first to ensure his safety.
The second thing, needless to say.
Jian Tongguang was the leader of scholars all over the world. All the students in the world were watching his previous quarrel with Zhu Feng. Now, the Jian family was wiped out, and this happened after Zhu Feng dismissed Jian Ruocheng from his post. It was inevitable that some people with ulterior motives would make trouble out of it.
Therefore, it is best not to make too much fanfare when returning to Peking this time.
Their carriages were still moving forward. The sound of horse hooves and wheels seemed very monotonous, but there was also a sense of oppression.
After a while, a hand reached out and lifted the curtain.
Zhu Feng sat in the car, glanced at Chen Yiliu outside, and said, "You are very thoughtful."
Chen Yilu lowered his head.
Zhu Feng said to Xiao Shunzi, "Pass the order down, tell all officials not to go to the city gate to greet me. I will go back to the palace directly."
"yes."
Xiao Shunzi immediately went to pass on the message.
Zhu Feng leaned his head out slightly again and looked at a carriage behind him.
That is the imperial concubine's carriage.
In the past few days, their convoy traveled day and night to rush back to Peking. Of course, they had to stop to rest, but the imperial concubine rarely showed up. And according to Xiao Shunzi's report, she ate very little, and sometimes she didn't say a word all day.
Now, just looking at the carriage, I can feel a sense of oppression.
“…”
Zhu Feng looked at it silently for a while, said nothing, lowered the curtain and sat back down.
The convoy continued to move forward.
After the emperor issued the decree, there were indeed no officials coming to greet him at the city gate. When the motorcade entered the city, it was already dark, but many people still came out to watch.
This time, although the Ning Wang Rebellion stopped in Hecheng and did not cause any actual impact on Beiping, everyone was still somewhat frightened after knowing this. When everyone ran out, they couldn't help but start talking about it.
"I never thought that after only two or three years on the throne, the two brothers would rebel."
"yes."
"This world is so unstable."
"What do you mean by unstable world? If I were to ask you, the throne was not obtained legitimately, so naturally someone would..."
No matter how brave these people were, they certainly would not dare to say these words next to the emperor's golden carriage. However, Zhu Feng had good hearing and he still heard these words even after the carriage had gone a long way away.
His face was gloomy, but he didn't say anything.
However, the imperial concubine's carriage passed by these people and she happened to hear it.
Ran Xiaoyu also heard it, frowned, and gritted her teeth and said, "These people don't know shit, what are they talking about?!"
As she spoke, she glanced at Nan Yan carefully.
But Nan Yan was just sitting aside with a calm look in her eyes. She didn't look angry or about to have a fit.
She has been living like this almost every day these days.
Ran Xiaoyu could only sigh in her heart and calm down.
Soon, the emperor's carriage passed the central avenue and entered the palace. After walking for a while, it finally stopped.
Although there were no officials kneeling to greet them, the concubines in the harem, led by Concubine Kang, were already standing at the bottom of the steps to greet them.
As soon as Zhu Feng got off the carriage, he heard the concubines say, "Welcome to the Emperor."
He stopped and looked at them.
It was already night and the sky was dark, but the bright red palace lanterns under the eaves still illuminated the faces of the concubines. They could be seen with their hair full of pearls and jade, and their makeup was exquisite. They were all dressed in red and green, which did not seem like the way they should be dressed so late at night.
Zhu Feng simply raised his hand: "Everyone, get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
All the concubines then stood up.
As soon as she stood up, Wu Wan came forward and said softly, "Your Majesty, I heard that you were in danger in Hecheng this time. I was very worried."
“…”
Zhu Feng knew that she was here to take credit.
In fact, this time, Duke Dingguo had made great contributions in protecting the emperor. When the news was passed back to the palace, everyone came to flatter her. She had been particularly unique during this period, so when she came to welcome the emperor today, she was dressed extra formally, wanting to be the first tonight.
Zhu Feng said calmly, "This time, your father has done a great service in protecting the emperor."
"That's what a father does."
Everyone also hurriedly followed her words and flattered her a few times, either praising the emperor's wisdom and bravery, or praising Duke Dingguo for his loyalty to the country. Zhu Feng listened and did not say much, but the smile on Wu Wan's face became even wider.
She was dressed very formally today, wearing a dazzling light red long dress, which made her look very beautiful. Her hair was combed neatly and shiny, and she applied heavy rouge, even to the corners of her eyes, which made her eyes look particularly bright.
but--
Because the palace lanterns above her head emitted a bright red light, shining on her face, adding a bit of redness.
At first glance, it looks a bit like a monkey's butt.
Ye Zheng only took one look and turned her face away, half smiling. Zhu Feng couldn't help but frowning when he saw her like this.
He subconsciously turned his head to take a look.
Just at this time, Queen Xu Miaoyin also got out of the car and walked over, and all the concubines knelt down to her.
Xu Miaoyin said calmly, "No need to be so polite."
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone's eyes suddenly turned to look behind her, and their eyes widened.
Xu Miaoyin naturally knew what they saw. When she turned around, she saw Ran Xiaoyu supporting Nan Yan and slowly walking down from the carriage behind her.
Everyone was stunned.
"how--"
How is that possible?
Wasn't she kidnapped by Prince Ning? How could it be that—
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