Chapter 2559 The Imperial Concubine Arrives
The people in the Duwei Mansion were worried all night long.
But this time, even their backbone, Captain Chen Zixiao, followed the emperor out and did not return for the entire night.
Everyone wanted to go out and look for it, but they didn't know where to look.
He was even more worried that if something happened to Lord Chen and the emperor, the entire Handong Guard would be gone.
Everyone stood at the gate of the Duwei Mansion, watching anxiously from late at night until dawn. When the first light of dawn appeared, they finally heard the sound of horse hooves coming from afar.
Everyone who was originally drowsy immediately opened their eyes and perked up.
Then I saw a group of people galloping towards me.
It was His Majesty the Emperor who returned with Lord Chen Zixiao, the female imperial physician Lady Xue Yun, and several personal soldiers.
Everyone rushed forward with tears in their eyes.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, are you finally back?"
"I would rather die than let the emperor do this again."
"Master Chen, where have you been?"
Zhu Feng had hardly slept that night and was already feeling dizzy. Seeing a group of people kneeling down in front of his horse's hooves and crying, he couldn't help but frown.
If I had known earlier, I would have——
Chen Zixiao immediately dismounted and said to everyone, "Alright, alright, the emperor has returned safely. Don't block the door. Go back to work."
The crowd still refused to give in. If they were not worried about being kicked, they would almost hug the horse's hooves and cry.
At this time, Zhu Feng held the reins and said coldly: "Alright, everyone get up."
“…”
"I just went out to see the scenery and was delayed for a few hours, and you are like this? Don't you believe that your Master Chen can protect me well?"
“…”
"If that's the case, then shouldn't I remove Chen Zixiao first?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's crying immediately stopped.
Zhu Feng then dismounted, and everyone hurriedly stood up, saying, "Your Majesty, we are all worried about your safety."
Zhu Feng waved his hand: "Alright, everyone, go down, I know what's going on."
At this time, the first ray of sunlight broke through the clouds and shone down.
After not sleeping all night, riding a bumpy horse, and having a lot of thoughts in his mind, even Zhu Feng felt a little tired at this time, and subconsciously stretched out his hand to block the sunlight.
Then I saw Xue Yun on the other side also getting off his horse.
Her situation was worse than theirs.
Although Zhu Feng and Chen Zixiao were a little tired, they were from military backgrounds and had good physical conditions, so they could hold on. However, Xue Yun was a woman, and she was originally weak, and her riding skills were not very good. She probably gritted her teeth and persevered after following for a whole night.
At this time, he fell directly to the ground.
Several young eunuchs immediately went over to help her up.
Zhu Feng glanced at her, sighed, and said, "Go back and rest."
Xue Yun's face turned pale and he said softly, "Yes."
Zhu Feng thought for a moment and then said, "And—"
Before he finished speaking, he paused, as if he was concerned about the other people around him. Xue Yun quickly understood and said softly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty."
“…”
Zhu Feng then nodded, watched Xue Yun salute him, and then turned and left.
After she walked away, Zhu Feng turned around and walked towards his residence.
Naturally, the people at the door gradually dispersed. Only Chen Zixiao looked at the scene with a frown, still following Zhu Feng.
He felt a little uneasy throughout the whole night.
Last night, the emperor took the imperial physician Xue to the Yulian River to "see the scenery." They waited in the birch forest for a long time. Because there was no imperial decree, they did not dare to get close easily. Later, it was dark, and Chen Zixiao gradually became uneasy.
After a long time, the emperor came back with Doctor Xue.
Although, what they worried about did not happen, and the secret sentries from Dian State and the blankets from Baihu City obviously did not discover them, but when the two men came back, there was something wrong on their faces.
Especially Doctor Xue.
She didn't dare look the emperor in the eye the whole night.
Chen Zixiao had always been wary of them, but Zhu Feng was the emperor after all, and as a subject, he could not openly disobey his orders.
Now, I just hope that the imperial concubine can arrive sooner.
Just as I was thinking about it, they had already reached the gate of the courtyard.
Zhu Feng stopped, looked back, and said, "Okay, you don't have to follow me anymore."
Chen Zixiao immediately stood still and said respectfully, "Your Majesty has not slept all night, please go to bed early."
Zhu Feng nodded and asked, "What about you?"
"I still need to go to the barracks to take a look."
"You've also been with me all night, don't get too tired."
"I understand."
After saying that, he still stood there without leaving. Zhu Feng originally turned around to go into the house, but when he felt his gaze, he looked back.
Chen Zixiao still stood there like a flagpole.
Zhu Feng thought about it again and seemed to understand.
He said with a half-smile: "Okay, I won't leave the Duwei Mansion for the next two days."
“…”
"You can rest assured now."
Hearing this, Chen Zixiao finally breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Zhu Feng, saying, "Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Zhu Feng smiled faintly and turned back to the house.
After watching the door close, Chen Zixiao turned around and walked out, but as he walked, his expression became more solemn.
Last night, the two of them were by the river for such a long time. What did the emperor say to Doctor Xue?
What is it that cannot be said in the Duwei Mansion, and must be said so far away by the Yulian River?
Xue Yun was making medicine in the house. What kind of medicine was he making?
These questions were entangled in his mind, which was a little messy because he hadn't slept all night. Chen Zixiao sighed deeply and shook his head heavily, trying to get rid of the messy thoughts in his mind.
Just then, a few of his personal guards came over, and he immediately ordered, "Go to the barracks."
"yes."
Chen Zixiao stayed in the military camp for half a day and did not return to the Duwei Mansion until the evening. After holding on for the whole day, he was a little tired.
I plan to come back to pay my respects to the emperor and then go back to rest.
But when he returned to the Duwei Mansion, he saw the clerk Gu Ziyun leading the others standing at the gate. When he saw him coming, he hurriedly said, "The master is finally back."
"Um?"
Upon seeing this, Chen Zixiao frowned slightly and couldn't help asking, "What? The Emperor is out again?"
"No, not really."
Gu Ziyun waved his hand and said, "The emperor is still sleeping. I went to check on him at noon. Eunuch Shun was guarding the door and said that the emperor had given an order that no one should disturb him."
"Then what are you standing here for?"
"I just sent someone to the military camp to deliver a message to you, sir. Didn't you receive it?"
"Send a message?"
Chen Zixiao thought for a moment and said, "I just came back and I'm afraid I got lost on the way."
"Oh...but it's okay, as long as the master is back."
"What happened?"
Gu Ziyun said, "The Imperial Concubine is coming."
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