Chapter 3568 I have something to say to him
Nan Yan nodded.
This is the result of fighting a war.
The victory of Yan State crushed the morale of the entire Yue Kingdom's monarch and ministers, especially when Zhu Feng allowed Zhu Chengjun to attack Doubei Town. For many years to come, the hearts of the civil and military officials of Yue Kingdom would be shrouded in the shadow of "Zhu Chengjun".
The most direct victory in this war was that Zhu Chengjun burned the grain that Li Wushang had hidden in Doubei Town.
That was the last bit of grain that Li Wushang had plundered from the entire country. He had originally hoped to defeat the Yan Kingdom in this battle, and then re-establish the trade of grain and raw silk. Of course, this kind of trade would surely bring them more profits. But now, once the food supply is cut off, not to mention the trade, the famine in the Yue Kingdom would be the first stone that would crush him.
At this time, he wanted to promote the resumption of peace talks between the two countries more quickly. However, this time, because of the defeat and the urgency of food, Li Wushang no longer had the capital to negotiate with them.
Therefore, all peace talks are nothing but a continuation of the war.
Only victory in war can provide the capital for peace talks.
Cui Yuanmei said, "Although Li Wushang has sent people to build a high platform and a pergola over there, I dare not neglect it and have sent more people to guard over there to prevent them from making any mistakes."
In fact, at this time, Li Wushang and the others dared not make any mistakes.
After all, peace talks are what they need. However, as a court official, Cui Yuanmei must consider everything carefully to avoid any possible factors that may affect the peace talks between the two parties.
Zhu Feng said: "You have worked hard."
Cui Yuanmei said: "It is my duty, how dare I complain. The day after tomorrow, the peace talks can proceed as scheduled. However -"
Zhu Feng glanced at him: "Just what?"
Cui Yuanmei also glanced at Zhu Feng, but his eyes fell on his chest. Zhu Feng also subconsciously lowered his head to look. Even though he had just talked to Nan Yan for so long, he was now talking to Cui Yuanmei about serious matters. He looked very calm on the surface, but in fact, he had been enduring the dull pain in his chest. Even if he took a deeper breath, the wound would be pulled and hurt.
Cui Yuanmei said, "I'm afraid Your Majesty cannot go in person."
Zhu Feng said, "I can."
This time, Nan Yan immediately said, "Your Majesty!"
Zhu Feng raised his hand to stop her, then said calmly, "I know what you're worried about. My point is, even if I don't go to talk to Li Wushang about this peace talk, I must be present. I don't need to elaborate on the pros and cons of this."
Nan Yan and Cui Yuanmei looked at each other and said nothing.
Indeed, Zhu Feng deliberately did not need to meet with Li Wushang in person like he had done with Li Wuyu before, but he had to be there.
This is a means.
Only his presence can intimidate Li Wushang more. This is an invisible pressure that can make the other party feel more oppressed than even an army.
Cui Yuanmei frowned and was silent for a long time before saying, "But the emperor's injury..."
Zhu Feng looked down at his chest and said, "I will rest well for the next two days. This is just a flesh wound after all. When the time comes, I will only go to the steep north slope and will not make any other moves. You can rest assured."
Cui Yuanmei didn't say anything. He naturally didn't dare to disobey the emperor again and could only wait and see the attitude of the imperial concubine.
Nan Yan frowned, and although she was worried, she could only say softly, "Your Majesty, keep your word."
Zhu Feng glared at her.
She was a man of few words, and she said this as if she were a habitual liar. If Cui Yuanmei hadn't been here, she would have quarreled with her.
Seeing her say this, Cui Yuanmei stopped talking about it and continued, "But there is one more thing. This time, someone must exchange letters with the King of Yue. If the Emperor does not go, then—"
Zhu Feng's eyes flickered.
Cui Yuanmei said, "If the emperor has someone in mind, I will make arrangements early."
The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became heavy. In fact, it was because the spacious and empty tent was too quiet. There were only three of them in the tent, and they could even hear each other's breathing. If one of them suddenly stopped breathing, it would be very obvious.
Just now, Cui Yuanmei clearly felt that the imperial concubine sitting beside the bed paused for a moment.
However, she said nothing, just sat quietly with her head lowered. Zhu Feng didn't even look at her, but said calmly, "I know everything about this matter. You don't need to ask any more questions. Go down and draft the letter first. Write down all the points I told you a few days ago."
Cui Yuanmei said, "I obey your order."
After saying this, he bowed and left.
As soon as he left, the tent became even quieter.
Nan Yan sat for a while, noticing that the people around her were silent, as if waiting for her to speak first to break the silence. She raised her head and looked at Zhu Feng, saying, "Does the Emperor have anyone in mind?"
“…”
Zhu Feng looked at her calmly for a moment and said, "If you want to say something, just say it."
“…”
The two people have been supporting each other for so many years that they know each other too well. They can even know what the other person is thinking just by listening to the other person's breathing.
As a result, Nan Yan simply plucked up the courage to ask, "Is the Emperor interested in me?"
Zhu Feng said, "Nonsense."
“…”
"This isn't about you managing the harem, or anything like that. This is about the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and it's a big deal."
“…”
"When you met Li Wuyu before, you just waited outside. This time, the peace talks are truly related to the future of the two countries. When have you ever heard that the diplomatic relations between the two countries are handed over to the imperial concubine to complete?"
Nan Yan said, "Hasn't this kind of major matter already been decided in the war? Peace talks are ultimately just a matter of appearances."
“…”
"Exchanging letters is indeed a major event, but the Emperor is injured and cannot go in person. As the Imperial Concubine, I should share His Majesty's worries. Why can't I go?"
Zhu Feng said, "This kind of thing shouldn't be done by the concubines in the harem. Is there no one left in my previous dynasty?"
Nan Yan said, "The emperor's previous dynasty was full of talented people. Even Cheng Jun is now almost able to stand on his own."
Zhu Feng said: "Then you still——"
Before he could finish his words, Nan Yan said, "However, whether it's the officials of the previous dynasty or Cheng Jun, they don't have the same relationship with Li Wushang as with a concubine."
“…”
Speaking of this relationship, Zhu Feng frowned.
"This relationship" can be said to be a thorn in his heart all these years. Although it cannot hurt him at all, there is always a little pain that reaches his heart from time to time.
And this pain is the relationship between Li Wushang and Nan Yan.
Now, when Nan Yan talked about this, it seemed like she wanted to understand this relationship.
Zhu Feng was silent for a while, then asked, "Are you really going?"
Nan Yan looked at him steadily, her eyes slowly sliding towards his chest. A cold light flashed in her eyes, and she said in a deep voice, "I have something to say to him."
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