Chapter 1191 You kid, you are really unpredictable
However, just when Zhu Feng thought everything was in order, news came from the Northern Pacification Office the next day.
One of the three commanders of the Jinyiwei who were going to accompany him on the trip was suddenly injured.
Looking at the Jinyiwei commander Fang Buyuan standing in front of the imperial desk, with a thick bandage wrapped around his shoulder, Zhu Feng's brows were twisted into a knot.
"What's going on?"
Fang Buyuan looked terrified and said, "Your Majesty, I—"
At this time, Li Bushang, who had come in with him, said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I am sorry. Last night, I was bored and exchanged two moves with Commander Fang. When I was feeding him, I used the wrong force and injured his shoulder."
He bowed his head deeply and said, "Your Majesty, please punish me."
“…”
Zhu Feng's brows furrowed even tighter.
Fang Buyuan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with Commander Li. I have been neglecting my training recently, so I was unable to react."
“…”
"Your Majesty, please do not blame him."
Zhu Feng didn't say anything, just looked at them with a gloomy expression, or rather, listened to Li Bushang's silent eyes.
After a long silence, he said, "It's common for you to get injured during training. I don't need to punish you for such a small matter."
Fang Buyuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
But he said worriedly, "It's just that - Your Majesty, this humble servant is responsible for escorting Your Majesty south to Jinling. I'm afraid this injury will affect it."
"You are injured, so naturally you don't have to go with me."
"However, the future of this trip south is uncertain, and the emperor cannot be without capable people by his side."
“…”
Zhu Feng remained silent.
At this time, Li Bushang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I beg your majesty's permission."
When he heard him speak, Zhu Feng's expression became even gloomier.
Fang Buyuan turned to glance at Li Bushang, then stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I also recommend Commander Li. He is extremely intelligent and has accompanied Your Majesty on several missions. He will surely protect Your Majesty."
“…”
Zhu Feng's breath sank.
Especially when he saw Commander Fang say this, although Li Bushang lowered his head, his fists on both sides involuntarily clenched.
The imperial study fell into a strange silence for a moment.
Fang Buyuan couldn't help but feel a little timid, and looked at Zhu Feng cautiously: "Your Majesty...?"
Only then did Zhu Feng let out a deep breath.
He looked up and said, "Li is not hurt."
"I am here."
"This time, you will accompany me south in place of Fang Buyuan."
"Your humble servant obeys your order."
"Fang Buyuan, you should stay in Beiping, guard the Northern Pacification Division, and take good care of your injuries."
"Your humble servant obeys your order."
"Okay, let's all go down."
Although the matter was resolved satisfactorily, Zhu Feng seemed very annoyed. He waved his hand to signal them to leave, then closed his eyes, as if he didn't even want to look at them again.
Li Bushang and Fang Buyuan bowed and walked out of the imperial study together.
A warm breeze blew towards me.
Although there was still no expression on his face, it was obvious that Li Bushang looked more energetic, and even his eyes were brighter.
Fang Buyuan said from the side, "How could you be so reckless? Now, I can stay in Peking, but if you follow the emperor south, who knows what trouble you will cause."
Li Bushang just glanced at him and said, "I'm not afraid."
“…”
Everyone knows that there will be a big storm this time when they go south. It will probably not be much easier than the previous incident when they encountered Prince Ning's rebellion during their tour of Changqing City. The other two commanders are making very tense preparations.
The fact that I was injured in the fight with him turned out to be a blessing in disguise as I was able to stay in Peking.
Even his own men breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Bushang seemed very happy to be able to travel with the imperial carriage.
Fang Buyuan glanced at him, and after a long moment, he shook his head and said, "You kid, you're really hard to figure out."
Li Bushang didn't say anything else.
He just raised his head and looked at the sun in the sky. The source of the light dispelled some of the gloom on his face. His eyes seemed to see something, and the corners of his mouth even curled up into a smile.
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Time flies by.
The next morning.
Zhu Feng set the departure time at Chenshi, so people from all palaces naturally got up early to prepare. For example, Nan Yan got up as soon as it was Maoshi.
Ran Xiaoyu helped her wash and dress, and after breakfast, she saw Chun'er coming.
She first bowed to Nan Yan: "Your Highness."
"Miss Chun'er, why are you here?"
"The Empress asked this servant to come and lead the way for the Imperial Concubine."
"The Queen is thoughtful."
After all, she was still living in the cold palace and was considered a criminal. If she went out like this, people would inevitably gossip about her. The queen asked her most trusted maid to come over, naturally for her own consideration.
So, Nan Yan gave a few words of advice to Aunt Tongyun and Nianqiu who stayed behind, said goodbye, and then followed Chun'er and Ran Xiaoyu out of the cold palace.
It's still dark.
However, as it was almost time to set off, people could be seen walking with lanterns everywhere. Chun'er led the way, and soon they arrived at Nangong Gate.
This place is already full of people.
Apart from the last time the capital was moved, this was the biggest event since Zhu Feng ascended the throne. There were not many concubines in the palace originally, and those above the second rank had to follow, which basically emptied the entire harem.
Of course, except the one in Yanxi Palace.
As Nan Yan walked over, she heard Concubine Kang pinching her throat and deliberately asking Concubine De loudly in the crowd: "Are you alone?"
Depin just smiled and didn't say much.
After the charcoal incident last time, she probably knew Qin Ruolan’s current status in the palace, so she didn’t say much.
However, the scene before my eyes was pitch black. Although many people were holding lanterns, the light could not illuminate the faces of so many people. The shadows were dim, giving people a feeling of wandering souls.
Nan Yan also saw several new faces in the crowd.
Seeing her lost in thought, Chun'er whispered, "Noble Concubine, that is the newly appointed Concubine Kang, her name is Feng Qianyan."
Feng Qianyan happened to see her and bowed to her respectfully: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Your Highness."
Nan Yan just nodded.
When she turned around again, she saw a tall, familiar figure suddenly walking in front of her, like a dark cloud pressing down on her head, which startled her.
"ah!"
My vision went dark, but I heard a familiar voice above my head.
"Your Highness."
“…”
Nan Yan took a look in the dim light of the lantern beside her and said in astonishment, "Not hurt? You, are you coming too?"
Li Bushang looked down at her.
Although the light was so dim, his wolf-like eyes were brighter than ever.
He said, "Yeah, I'm with you."
“…”
Nan Yan couldn't help but frown.
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