Chapter 3611 Sneaky
After they left, Nan Yan rested for a while, then immediately took Tongyun and Delu to the imperial study.
However, as soon as they walked onto the path outside the imperial study, they saw a figure sneaking around outside the gate. Nan Yan frowned and immediately asked, "What are you doing there?"
Upon hearing her voice, the figure shuddered and turned around quickly.
In the sunlight, a look of panic flashed across a pretty, snow-white face, but she immediately regained her composure, walked over with a smile, and saluted her: "Mother."
It's Princess Shinpei.
Since returning to the capital from Yongzhou, the eldest princess, now cherished by the Emperor, had grown up almost overnight. Her former capriciousness was gone, and she spent her days in her room reading, writing, knitting, and spinning. In her spare time, she enjoyed outings with her father, the Emperor, and her mother, and never overstepped the boundaries. Her transformation, while not only delighting the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine, but also bringing a sense of relief to those around her, no longer worried about the Princess causing trouble and bringing suffering upon those around her.
However, Nan Yan was a little surprised to see her appear outside the imperial study today.
But when she looked up at the imperial study not far away, with its doors and windows tightly shut, Nan Yan seemed to understand something. She narrowed her eyes and looked at her daughter, saying, "Your father is so busy that he hasn't even had his meal yet, did you know that?"
Xinping was stunned for a moment, then said softly, "Yes, is that so?"
Nan Yan continued, "Your sister-in-law brought Chang Yi into the palace, and you didn't even come to see her."
Xinping's face gradually became hot, and he lowered his head: "Your son, your son..."
Nan Yan sighed, then said, "Everyone has their own things to do. Be sensible and don't disturb your father. Go back quickly."
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Even if Xinping had a lot to say, she couldn't say it at this time. What's more, she didn't have much to say. It seemed that the reason she came to this place was just to take a look and fulfill a wish. But after hearing Nan Yan say this, she thought about it carefully, and her wish seemed to be real - nothing.
Then he said softly: "I understand."
After saying this, he bowed, turned around and was about to leave.
Nan Yan shook her head and was about to walk forward, but after taking two steps, she heard her daughter calling her from behind. She turned around and saw Xin Ping blushing. After hesitating for a moment, she said softly, "Mother, please don't tell Father that I was here."
Nan Yan deliberately sneered and said, "Wouldn't it be better if you didn't come?"
When Xinping heard this, her face turned red all the way to her ears. She didn't dare to say anything else and turned around and left in a hurry.
Nan Yan watched her figure disappear at the end of the path, then sighed and shook her head. Aunt Tong Yun stood behind her, smiling softly and saying, "Your Majesty, don't blame the princess too much. The eldest princess is already very sensible."
Nan Yan said: "I really want to blame her, and how could she leave so easily?"
Aunt Tongyun smiled helplessly.
At this time, Xiao Shunzi, who was guarding the door of the imperial study, also heard the noise. He came over and saw that it was the imperial concubine. He immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid you have to wait a while. Lord Liu hasn't come out yet."
Nan Yan said, "It's okay. I was going to wait for the imperial kitchen anyway."
After she finished speaking, she walked to the side and stood under the eaves. Xiao Shunzi hurriedly had a chair brought over and placed a cup of tea next to her. Nan Yan drank the tea and asked, "When did Liu Yueze come to Beijing? How come I didn't know?"
Xiao Shunzi whispered, "He came back in the first two days."
"He came back on his own?"
"No, the emperor transferred him back."
"The Emperor sent him back?"
Nan Yan frowned slightly when she heard this.
How could she not know why Zhu Feng transferred Liu Yueze to Xichuan? No matter how great his achievements were over the years, he would not be allowed to return to Beijing easily. Now that the eldest princess is getting older, some people have even proposed her marriage. At this critical juncture, Liu Yueze was asked to report to the capital - although they could not cause any big waves, it would eventually disturb the girl's mind. For example, just now, she ignored the Crown Princess and the Prince coming into the palace, but ran here sneakily.
But the more this happened, the more uneasy Nan Yan felt.
This incident must not be a trivial matter.
Although Nan Yan felt like there was a thorn in her heart, she remained expressionless and sat quietly under the eaves, watching the clouds above her head slowly changing shape. After an unknown amount of time, she finally heard footsteps coming from the quiet imperial study, and then the door was opened.
Liu Yueze walked out from inside.
The room shouldn't be hot, but when he walked out and felt the breeze, he breathed a long sigh of relief, and his face was covered in cold sweat.
But just as he breathed a sigh of relief, he turned around and saw that the imperial concubine was already sitting under the eaves on the side. He became nervous again and hurriedly walked over to salute Nan Yan: "Greetings, Imperial Concubine."
Nan Yan put down the teacup in her hand, looked at him with a smile, and said, "Master Liu, it's been a long time."
Liu Yueze was now a high-ranking official, but standing before this imperial concubine, he still felt an inexplicable sense of fear, a feeling even greater than standing before the Emperor. He said cautiously, "The Empress's body is peaceful and harmonious."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "When did Master Liu return? You are considered the eldest princess's teacher. When you return, you should send a message here and ask the eldest princess to serve tea to Master."
A drop of cold sweat dripped down Liu Yueze's forehead.
He said softly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I only taught Your Highness a few words when she was a child. How can you call me your mentor? That would be too much for me. Besides, I have returned to the capital mainly to report on my work. I am very busy with official duties and I am afraid I will not have time to meet with Your Highness."
Nan Yan nodded.
Then he said, "Then, where does Lord Liu live?"
Liu Yueze said: "I am staying at the inn."
Nan Yan laughed and said, "Didn't you have a home in the capital before? Why did you choose to stay at the inn when you came back this time?"
Liu Yueze said, "I was ordered to travel to the southwest, so naturally I regard the southwest as my home. I have already bought a house in the capital. This time I came back just to rest in the inn. Now that the emperor has given his order, I am also going to prepare to return."
A smile appeared on Nan Yan's face.
She said, "In that case, I will not bother you any more, Master Liu. It would be better if you could go back earlier. Xichuan cannot do without you."
Liu Yueze seemed relieved, saluted her, then turned and left.
Looking at his relieved figure, who seemed to have escaped a disaster, Nan Yan smiled faintly. At this time, Xiao Shunzi came over and said to her, "Your Majesty, the Emperor invites you."
When Nan Yan heard this, she immediately stood up and walked towards the imperial study.
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