Chapter 3189 Settlement of Accounts
Who knew that after a while, he suddenly said: "There is one more thing, I almost forgot."
Nan Yan originally thought he was asleep, but he suddenly said this, startling her: "Your Majesty, are you still awake?"
Zhu Feng opened his eyes and smiled at her.
Nan Yan sighed and simply sat down next to the couch to squeeze him. Zhu Feng also moved a little closer obediently. The round fan in Nan Yan's hand blew cool air on his face, which was particularly comfortable.
Nan Yan asked, "What did the emperor think of now?"
Zhu Feng said, "Empress Renxiao—the Crown Prince's mourning period has passed."
"Um?"
Upon hearing these inexplicable words, Nan Yan was a little confused at first, but after thinking about it, she immediately came to her senses.
Before, when Zhu Feng was in the Prince's Mansion, he had openly mentioned the marriage between the two families to Gu Tingqiu. However, at that time, the Prince's three-year mourning period had not yet ended, so the marriage could not be officially granted. He only considered Gu Qiqing as his wife. But now, the Prince's three-year mourning period has passed.
So, you can consider getting married.
Nan Yan was naturally very happy about this. It was a happy thing for lovers to finally get married, so she smiled and said, "Is the emperor planning to do it for them?"
"Let's do it."
Zhu Feng stretched lazily, crossed his hands behind his head, and said slowly, "The prince is already grown up, and now he has established a residence outside. If he is not given a wife, there is no guarantee that he will be surrounded by some useless people who will take him to meet some questionable people."
"Your Majesty underestimates me. The Crown Prince is an upright man."
“No matter how decent a person is, it’s hard to protect the people around him.”
“…”
"Besides, Gu Qiqing is not young anymore. If I decide to marry her and then don't do it, I'm just dragging her down."
"That's true."
"So, let's do it quickly."
Zhu Feng said, looking at her and smiling, "You are my elder and my sister. I have entrusted this matter to you, and you have no choice but to fulfill it."
Nan Yan also laughed.
Originally, matters like the Crown Prince's wedding should have been left to the Queen. Now that Queen Renxiao was gone, and she was the head of all the concubines in the harem, it was indeed her responsibility.
She thought for a moment and said, "Since the emperor wants me to do it, don't blame me for being extravagant."
Zhu Feng asked, "Why? Are you going to make a big move?"
Nan Yan said, "The Crown Prince's wedding shouldn't be too shabby. Furthermore, the previous eradication of Zhu Chengjin and his rebels has indeed made the people of the country live in fear. The royal family needs such a grand event to liven things up and make the people happy."
Zhu Feng nodded and said, "That's true."
But after thinking for a moment, he said, "However, the national treasury is not that abundant right now. Don't be so extravagant. Once the extravagant trend starts, it will be unstoppable."
Nan Yan said, "Didn't the Emperor say two years ago that he had no shortage of money?"
Zhu Feng said, "Didn't we spend the money in the past two years?"
"Where are the flowers?"
Zhu Feng rolled his eyes at her, then sat up and counted on his fingers, "Even though we're going to the Western Regions with a caravan, the court can't possibly not spend a penny, right? Aren't those things Gu Yiyou and Tong Sinian brought money? Besides, I also asked them to buy more spices and fine horses from the Western Regions along the way that aren't available here. These all cost money."
"This concubine knows."
"Ye Zheng's departure also required money, so I gave him some extra."
Nan Yan also rolled her eyes at him.
"snort!"
The couple was just like ordinary couples who calculated the household expenses at the end of the year. You complained that I spent too much, and I complained that you spent too much. In fact, in addition to these two large expenses, there was an even bigger one, which was the price paid by the South to eliminate Zhu Chengjin. The great looting that Jinling City experienced during that period of time can be said to have seriously damaged its vitality, including the nearby Yangzhou Prefecture.
Rebuilding the city walls of Nanjing, including pacifying the people and reducing taxes.
These things sounded good, but in practice, they were just taking advantage of the imperial court. Zhu Feng gritted his teeth and swallowed them, but he would have to bear the bitter fruit himself. Nan Yan hadn't asked about the previous dynasty, but the summer vacation allowance in the harem was half of what it used to be. The delicate ladies in the harem were complaining bitterly, and even Concubine Yi, Li Pan'er, complained to Nan Yan.
In fact, Nan Yan herself was the same. It was so hot that she was reluctant to even put an ice tray in her palace.
When it comes to the issue of having no money, probably everyone in the world is in the same state of panic. The two of them calculated for a long time and were sweating profusely. Nan Yan hurriedly picked up the round fan and fanned themselves again.
She thought for a while, and finally said, "Your Majesty, why don't you take this money from the national treasury?"
Zhu Feng raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead: "Why, did it fall from the sky?"
Nan Yan laughed and said, "Isn't the emperor the Son of Heaven?"
"Um……?"
Zhu Feng looked at her warily.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "What I mean is that the emperor and I should pay for it together."
Zhu Feng said: "I have no money."
Nan Yan immediately bumped him with her shoulder, nearly knocking Zhu Feng back. She said with a grin, "Your Majesty, please don't lie. I know you have a small treasury, and the money is just sitting there. The Crown Prince's wedding is such a big event, and you're being so shabby. People won't laugh at the Crown Prince, but at the Emperor's shabby behavior."
Zhu Feng glared at her for a moment and said, "You pay? Do you have money?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "The rewards the Emperor gave me in the past, I have no use for them, so I've been keeping them. Anyway, Xinping is still young, and I still have time to save for her dowry. Let's deal with the important matter of the Crown Prince first."
“…”
"Alright, I'm so generous, and Your Majesty is still stingy?"
“…”
"emperor……?"
As she spoke, she shook Zhu Feng's arm. Zhu Feng was annoyed by her and could only agree: "Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say."
Nan Yan immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Just then, there was a click from the door, and both of them leaned over to look. It turned out that Xinping had run in at some point. She had obviously heard what the two had just said, and her mouth curled up high.
Nan Yan pulled her over and asked, "Why are you unhappy?"
Xinping looked at her, then at Zhu Feng, and asked, "Is the Crown Prince going to get married?"
"Yes."
"After you get married, will you still love me?"
Nan Yan rolled her eyes upon hearing this. This girl had always loved vying for favor, wishing everyone in the world loved her. Unexpectedly, she would even bring up her brother's marriage.
Zhu Feng laughed when he heard this.
他伸手拧了一下女儿肉呼呼的脸，笑道：“放心吧，不管娶没娶媳妇，你太子哥哥都一样会疼你的。他要是敢不疼你，朕揍他！”
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