Chapter 539 The Emperor and I are no longer on the same page
Zhu Feng was sitting in his study, reviewing the last memorial of the day.
He put down his pen and pinched the bridge of his nose.
At this time, Ye Zheng walked in and brewed a cup of tea and placed it next to him.
Because Xiao Shunzi was "kidnapped" and Nan Yan was taken to the north gate, he was scared to death afterwards. He didn't dare to see the emperor for the past few days, for fear that Zhu Feng would drag him away and beat him to death if he was unhappy.
So, I took sick leave.
Ye Zheng followed him every day, handling some trivial matters. Fortunately, he was used to doing it over the years and was not unfamiliar with it at all.
Zhu Feng took a sip of tea and asked, "What's going on in the north?"
Ye Zheng hurriedly said, "The army of the Nian Kingdom has completely retreated. I sent people to check the place where they had camped before, and the stoves were all useless."
Zhu Feng nodded.
"What about the reward?"
"They have all been distributed, and all the soldiers in the army are delighted and excited."
"Also remember, the common people of Beiping City will be exempted from corvée service for six months."
"yes."
"There are several deputy generals. I think they have made great contributions in killing the enemy and can be promoted. Go back and ask them to draft a memorial."
"yes."
As Ye Zheng answered, he picked up the pens and ink on the table, and Zhu Feng also stood up and walked to the window, looking at the white snow outside.
This is the winter he is familiar with.
After everything was sorted out, Ye Zheng walked up behind him and whispered, "Your Majesty, I've checked the city regarding the carrier pigeon that the court lady received, but there's no clue."
“…”
"It must have come from outside."
Zhu Feng's breath sank.
In fact, I guessed it a long time ago.
The reason why he was asked to check in the city was just to eliminate the possibility. Now it seems that the clues point directly to the country of Dian.
Someone was secretly passing a message to Si Nanyan.
Judging from the clues that Arslan went to the Si family to look for the jade seal, the Si family still has some secrets.
It is even possible that they themselves don't even know it.
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, then said, "Spread the word and have our informants in Dian investigate this matter."
Ye Zheng immediately said, "Yes."
After saying that, he turned around and walked out.
Just as he was about to reach the door, Zhu Feng suddenly said, "Wait a moment."
Ye Zheng stopped and looked at him.
Zhu Feng thought for a moment and said, "Also have your men investigate Nan Yan's background."
Ye Zheng was slightly stunned.
Zhu Feng said, "She has been without her biological mother since she was a child, and she has always been very miserable."
“…”
"If we can help her find her mother, if her mother is still alive, it will be a comfort to her."
A slight smile appeared on Ye Zheng's face.
I didn't expect that Zhu Feng could be so gentle at times.
Zhu Feng turned around and looked at him, his expression immediately darkening: "What are you laughing at?"
"Ahem, no, nothing."
Ye Zheng was so frightened that he quickly straightened his face and said, "But Your Majesty, this happened twenty years ago, and Si Zhongwen has passed away. It's probably not easy to investigate further."
Zhu Feng said: "So don't let her know about this."
“…”
"Because she won't be able to find out the truth, she'll be sad."
“…”
Ye Zheng said "Oh" in his heart.
In fact, just now, he was worried that he would be punished if he failed to complete the task assigned by the emperor, but what Zhu Feng was thinking in his heart was that if the matter could not be investigated, Nan Yan would be disappointed and sad.
The two people are thinking completely different things.
Ye Zheng expressed his sadness.
The emperor and I are no longer on the same page.
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