Chapter 555 Congratulations to the Emperor and the Lady-in-Chief
After the arrival of spring, the weather in the south of the Yangtze River quickly became hot.
Everyone took off their heavy winter clothes, and soon, the padded jackets and coats were no longer needed, and they changed into light skirts.
In the garden, the branches are full of green and flowers of various colors are blooming.
Spring is in the air.
Spring is in the air...
In the Wuying Palace, Zhu Feng sat at the desk, seriously discussing with several ministers how to survive this year's Yellow River flood season.
Zhu Fengxian had already issued an edict, asking the Ministry of Revenue to prepare food for disaster relief, and to first transfer it to several places that were severely affected by disasters last year, so as to make preparations and try to avoid incidents of refugees fleeing.
In addition, state governments across the country should send more personnel.
Nan Yan sat in her seat, looking at the handsome and resolute face through the bead curtain. Although the weather was not hot yet, Zhu Feng was afraid of heat, and his forehead was already covered with sweat.
Nan Yan wanted to bring him a cup of tea, but she was worried that He Yi, Jian Ruocheng and the others were there.
I could only stare silently.
Once this matter was settled, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The Yellow River floods every year. Faced with this natural disaster, people have no choice but to do their utmost to reduce the harm to the people.
He Yi, Jian Ruocheng, and several other officials said, "We will take our leave."
At this time, Zhu Feng said again: "Wait a moment."
Several people stopped and looked up at him.
"What else does the Emperor want?"
"Minister Yan."
Minister of Rites Yan Gu immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty."
Zhu Feng said, "On the eighth day of next month, I plan to confer the title of Imperial Consort on Si Nanyan, the female official of the Imperial Household Department. You people from the Ministry of Rites, please prepare for this."
“…”
Nan Yan was stunned.
She didn't expect that Zhu Feng would say it directly like this.
Everyone in the Wuying Palace fell silent for a moment.
Some people were shocked, some were secretly happy, some were indifferent, and some were contemptuous.
For a moment, many emotions flashed through those shrewd and restrained eyes.
The old minister, Yan Gu, immediately turned to look at her behind the pearl curtain, frowned, and said, "The Emperor wants to appoint the Shangbao Lady as Imperial Concubine?"
"good."
"she--"
Originally he wanted to say the four words "What virtue and what ability do I have?", but after thinking about it, he seemed to feel that this was not appropriate.
After all, judging from the battle report this time, the female official did make a contribution.
However, who knows whether the emperor deliberately gave her this credit in order to confer a title on her. Before, in the case of the witchcraft in the palace, the emperor kept her in the Wuying Palace for several days.
There is something seriously wrong with this female official.
Yan Gu was still thinking about the words when a low but calm voice came from the side.
"I congratulate the Emperor and the Lady-in-Chief."
This voice is Jian Ruocheng.
He stood there and raised his hand to salute Zhu Feng respectfully.
Zhu Feng smiled at him.
Immediately, He Yi and the others smiled and congratulated the emperor.
Seeing everyone congratulating him like this, Yan Gu frowned and was about to speak when Zhu Feng continued, "On the fifteenth, I will also confer the title of Prince Chengxuan as the King of Wei."
“…”
"The Secretariat should draft a memorial on this matter."
“…”
He Yi immediately responded, "Yes."
Zhu Feng glanced at each of them and waved his hand: "Go ahead and do it."
“…”
For a moment, everyone was speechless.
When Yan Gu heard that Zhu Feng was going to enthrone the prince as King of Wei, he thought this was a big deal. In comparison, enthroning a concubine in the harem was nothing.
He hesitated for a moment, but finally just bowed and said, "Yes."
Everyone turned around and walked out of Wuying Hall.
However, Jian Ruocheng's steps were a little heavy, and he knocked on the door threshold when he went out.
After they all left, Nan Yan stood up, brewed a cup of tea and brought it to Zhu Feng.
He took it and took a sip.
A familiar taste with a hint of sweetness.
Zhu Feng didn’t like sweet taste before, but ever since he started drinking this kind of tea, he seems to be a little addicted to the sweet taste.
Nan Yan stood aside and helped him organize the documents on the desk.
Zhu Feng said, "I've never asked you about this cup of tea. Originally, you wanted to brew it for me, but Consort Xia took it, right?"
Nan Yan turned her head and glanced at him, then said softly, "Yeah."
"Why didn't you say so earlier?"
“…”
Nan Yan thought to herself, what’s the point of saying it earlier?
Besides, you didn't ask.
Zhu Feng asked again: "Later, you taught her?"
"Zhaoyi said she also likes to drink and asked me to teach her."
“…”
Zhu Feng was silent for a while, took another sip of tea, and didn't mention the matter again.
After a while, he said, "But how did you know how to make this kind of tea?"
Nan Yan said softly, "My grandmother often gets irritated in the summer and has no appetite. She often drinks this kind of tea, so I learned how to make it for her."
“…”
"The Emperor's constitution seems to be prone to getting angry easily. Drinking this kind of tea regularly will also be beneficial."
"Um."
Zhu Feng nodded and said, "Come to think of it, you and your grandmother have a very good relationship."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Of course, since I was young, my grandmother has loved me very much."
“…”
"It's a pity that she is old and often confused."
“…”
"The last time I went home, she was still a slave and ignored me, so I didn't go home for so long."
Zhu Feng nodded and said, "In that case, for this enthronement ceremony, please bring your family members into the palace and let them witness the ceremony."
“…”
Nan Yan was stunned for a moment, then looked up at him: "Your Majesty, is this okay?"
Zhu Feng rolled his eyes at her and said, "Do you doubt everything I say now?"
"No, no," Nan Yan said anxiously, "I just - I just didn't expect it."
Zhu Feng smiled faintly and said, "The imperial concubine's family can enter the palace to watch the ceremony."
As he spoke, he pulled Nan Yan to his side and said with a smile, "Wouldn't it be bad for you if they went there?"
“…”
"Let them see."
“…”
"You, there are plenty of people who treat you well."
Nan Yan couldn't help laughing, and then muttered, "I'm not that petty. But it's still good to let them come to watch the ceremony."
“…”
"This servant also wants to reassure her."
Zhu Feng said, "After two days, when everything about the grand ceremony is finalized, I will have Xiao Shunzi go to your house to deliver the order."
Nan Yan smiled with her eyes curved: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After staying in Wuying Palace for a while, she left and returned to Ye Ting.
While walking on the road, Nan Yan heard the rustling of branches beside her and stopped to take a look.
There seems to be someone over there.
But when I looked closely, there was nothing.
Am I dazzled?
She returned to her room in Ye Ting with some doubts. She was hot and thirsty after walking all the way back. She picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup and was about to drink it.
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