Chapter 993 Something Strange Inside the Golden Car
Jian Ruocheng looked at her quietly for a while.
Then, a gentle smile appeared on that handsome face, and he said, "What's the big deal? It's just a business deal."
"Yeah?"
"Of course," Jian Ruocheng said with a smile, "Do you still think that Prince Ning would punish me for a business deal?"
“…”
Seeing his calm smile, Nan Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
He murmured, "That's good."
"Well, what?" Jian Ruocheng looked at her and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Nan Yan hurriedly waved her hands to cover up: "No, nothing."
Jian Ruocheng looked at her for a while, then said, "You should have a good rest. Your eyes are a little red. You must have been worrying about this business deal last night and didn't sleep well."
Nan Yan asked, "By the way, since the deal wasn't concluded today, did the seller say when we'll continue?"
"He said he would think about it for two days."
"Think about it for two days?"
Nan Yan frowned in surprise: "Why?"
Jian Ruocheng said, "Perhaps it's because he doesn't want to offend either us or the King of Dan. Moreover, the benefits offered by both sides are huge, so he has to weigh the pros and cons."
"So that's how it is."
Nan Yan nodded gently and said, "So, we're going to stay on this ship for the next two days?"
"Yeah. But don't worry, if there are certain people you don't want to see, you can tell me and I'll have someone guard your door."
Nan Yan hesitated for a moment.
Although she didn't want to see Monk, Li Bushang would come to see her at any time, so it would be bad to exclude him.
So he shook his head: "No need."
Jian Ruocheng glanced at her and didn't ask any more questions. He just said gently, "Okay then. I won't disturb you anymore. Have a good rest."
Nan Yan nodded.
Jian Ruocheng picked up the cup of tea she had brewed for him, took a sip, then stood up and left the room.
Nan Yan sat at the table, one hand on the edge, and said to herself with a sigh of relief: "It won't implicate him, then it will be easy."
"No matter what, I still treat you as my friend as before."
"I hope you can find your way back, and even more, I hope you can be safe and sound."
…
Her murmuring voice echoed in the room, and Jian Ruocheng, who was standing at the door and had not left immediately, had his eyes dimmed slightly. He was silent for a long time and then turned and left.
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For the next two days, the sea was calm.
On the other side, after the emperor's carriage left Peking, it also traveled smoothly all the way.
Ye Zheng rode on horseback, looking at Zhu Feng's golden chariot, and murmured, "It's rare to be so quiet."
Normally, when the emperor traveled, for the sake of comfort, he would not walk for too long each day; especially this time, he was bringing the queen and Qin Ruolan with him, so out of consideration for the women, he had to stop and rest more often.
But this time, I don't know what Zhu Feng was thinking. He has been asking everyone to move forward at full speed these past few days.
This speed is almost as fast as marching.
In just two days we passed Tianjin and were about to reach the ferry.
Xiao Shunzi ran up to him and said, "Master Ye, do you want to stop and let everyone light a fire and cook?"
Ye Zheng turned around and glanced at the silent golden carriage: "The emperor didn't say anything, did he?"
"No. It's been very quiet."
"Have you had breakfast?"
"As usual, not much touching."
Ye Zheng sighed.
These past few days, Zhu Feng ate very little. He just had someone deliver the food to the car, open the door and put the food inside. He was not allowed to ask any more questions. After a while, someone would come over to clean up the dishes.
The things inside are hardly touched.
You know, in the past, Zhu Feng rarely lost his appetite. Even when he was in battle and was seriously injured and bleeding profusely, he could still eat meat and drink wine in big mouthfuls.
But this time, he didn't eat much for several days.
How can your body bear it?
Ye Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Let's wait until we get to the ferry ahead. It's out in the wilderness here, and it's not easy to stay here. There are some boatmen at the ferry, and we can use their stoves directly."
Xiao Shunzi immediately agreed: "Yes."
After saying that, he walked forward.
In the car on the other side, Xu Miaoyin gently lifted a corner of the curtain and said, "Ye Zheng."
Ye Zheng immediately rode over and leaned over, "Your Majesty the Queen."
"Is the ferry approaching?"
"Yes."
Xu Miaoyin nodded and said, "Did you find out the whereabouts of Her Royal Highness the Princess and Ran Xiaoyu on the way?"
When this was mentioned, Ye Zheng sighed.
There just isn't.
He had already sent many people to the surrounding towns to inquire, but the news they reported back was nothing.
Although I know that Ran Xiaoyu will definitely protect Princess Xinping, and I also know that she definitely has the ability to live well outside, I still can't help but worry in my heart.
Hearing that there was no news, Xu Miaoyin's face became even more worried.
She was quiet for a while, then asked, "Where is that person?"
“…”
The person she was referring to was naturally Qin Ruolan.
Perhaps because she still had resentment towards Qin Ruolan, she was unwilling to even speak her name. Ye Zheng said softly, "She has been very quiet the whole time. She only wanted to see the emperor when she stopped to rest a while ago, but she was not allowed."
"oh……"
Although I felt a little gloating, I was also a little surprised.
Zhu Feng, now even she is gone?
Xu Miaoyin glanced at the carriage over there calmly and said, "It's okay."
Then he lowered the curtain.
Ye Zheng continued to ride forward, and the imperial carriage traveled for a while before finally arriving at Dadukou.
The river is rushing and the waves are surging. Such a scene makes people sigh at the magnificence of the mountains and rivers.
However, at this time, no one had the mind to appreciate the beautiful scenery. After all, they were about to board the boat and head towards Changqing City, and Zhu Feng had not given any instructions yet.
Xiao Shunzi hesitated for a moment, then walked to the window of the golden carriage and whispered, "Your Majesty."
The people inside did not respond to him.
Xiao Shunzi said, "Your Majesty, the imperial carriage has arrived at Dadukou and can board the ship immediately."
“…”
Still no response.
At this time, Qin Ruolan came over.
She walked to the golden carriage and said softly, "Your Majesty, I beg to see you."
This was not the first time in the past two days. During her previous time in the palace, no matter how tightly the door of the imperial study was closed, it would open as soon as she appeared.
However, the golden chariot still did not move at all.
Gradually, Qin Ruolan's expression became solemn.
Before, it could be said that Zhu Feng didn't want to see any of them, but now they had arrived at Dadukou and were about to board the ship, so he couldn't possibly refuse to see anyone.
She looked back and saw Ye Zheng and Xu Miaoyin both coming up.
Xu Miaoyin's voice sank, and she suddenly walked forward and pushed open the door of the golden carriage.
There was no one inside!
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