Chapter 2700 How can a person not laugh?
Somehow, although they were originally discussing a good thing, Nan Yan felt a sinking feeling in her heart when she heard Zhu Feng's words.
She was stunned for a moment before forcing a smile and saying, "Your Majesty, what you said is true. He just looks like a wolf, but he's not a real wolf. How could he bite someone?"
“…”
Zhu Feng didn't respond, but just glanced at her.
That deep gaze made Nan Yan's heart beat faster.
In fact, even if she said this herself, she knew how ridiculous it was.
The person who was "bitten" by Li Bushang was herself. No matter how hard she tried not to think about the nightmarish experience that night, as soon as she saw Li Bushang and met those wolf-like eyes, the feeling of fear would arise spontaneously.
Even though she never dared to tell these things - because if she did, the child's life might be in danger, but she understood that Zhu Feng knew something in his heart.
Let him get married and start a family as soon as possible and let everything settle down.
More importantly, let him find someone he truly loves and who truly loves him.
That way, everything will be fine.
So Nan Yan forced a smile and said, "Anyway, it would be better if this matter could be done sooner rather than later."
Zhu Feng looked into her eyes, and countless emotions flashed through his mind in that instant, and it was also obvious that there was still a look of old hurt in his eyes. He reached out and gently held Nan Yan's hand that was placed on the table.
Then he said, “Yes.”
Nan Yan smiled gently at him.
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Sure enough, just as Chen Zixiao had predicted, the surrender of Bailong City was settled one day later.
From this day on, the people of Bailong City must perform military service every year in summer and winter, and transfer the security fees previously paid to the five major families to the court as taxes. The five major families are not allowed to raise any other soldiers except the guards in their own mansions. The defense of Bailong City is entirely handled by the Handong Guard.
Other regulations regarding Northwest trade are also listed one by one.
At this point, Bailong City officially became a territory of Yan State.
Although there was no negotiation meeting, all the conditions that were negotiated were within Zhu Feng's acceptable range. The emperor was very pleased and held a banquet in the Duwei Mansion that night to reward the meritorious officials. Officials from the Duwei Mansion and people from the Song and Xie families attended the banquet.
Lian Nanyan was also present and sat next to him.
During the banquet, everyone drank happily, and both the host and the guests were having a great time.
Although drunk, Song Zhiwen was still very sober. He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have another request."
Zhu Feng turned to look at him: "Mr. Song, if you have anything else to say, feel free to speak up."
Song Zhiwen said, "I previously proposed moving some of our clan's assets to the Central Plains. This time, I will be traveling to the capital with His Majesty the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine. While the Emperor hasn't set off yet, I'd like to send some of my family members to the capital to purchase housing so we can settle down in the future."
Xie Jiaojiao said, "I think so too."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "That's as I should. You can send someone over anytime. I'll pass it on and have the Jingzhao Yin take care of you."
The two men immediately bowed and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Come on, keep drinking!"
Nan Yan sat aside, watching him drink until his ears turned red. She pulled his sleeve and said softly, "Your Majesty, drink less."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "I'm happy today, so don't stop me."
Nan Yan smiled and shook her head. However, it was a rare opportunity for him to relax, so she said, "Then I will go down and prepare a hangover soup for His Majesty."
Zhu Feng said, "You go."
So, Nan Yan stood up and left the banquet, going out through a side door. From a distance, she could still hear the voices of people inside laughing and talking. She laughed and said, "Really? If we keep drinking, we'll be filled with drunkards."
Ruoshui said with a smile: "I have been serving in the palace for a few days. Although the emperor and the queen are always relaxed when they are together, this is the first time I see the emperor so happy."
“…”
"At other times, when other things are accomplished, the Emperor doesn't seem to be this happy."
“…”
"Just one city, why is the emperor so happy?"
Nan Yan smiled and walked forward, saying, "You don't understand, do you? Although Bailong City is only a small city, only a few miles in radius, once this place is under the control of the imperial court, the court's prestige and education will spread for dozens or hundreds of miles around. Even through passing merchants, it will spread for thousands of miles."
“…”
"And the imperial court's military can use that place as a starting point to conquer further afield."
“…”
"So, we must fight for every inch of our territory, and take everything we can, even the smallest centimeter."
Ruoshui nodded and said, "So that's how it is."
Nan Yan glanced back and said with a smile, "So, since it's rare to see the emperor so happy, let him drink a little more. Let's prepare some hangover soup so that he doesn't get drunk and cause trouble to others tonight."
Ruoshui laughed and said, "When the Emperor is making trouble, he is only making trouble for the Empress."
Nan Yan glared at her and couldn't help laughing.
As they walked forward, Ruoshui suddenly thought of something and said softly, "But it seems like there was someone missing from the banquet just now."
Nan Yan's face darkened slightly when she heard this.
Just said: "Really?"
Ruoshui tilted her head and thought for a moment, then immediately said, "Ah, it was Commander Li. He wasn't present."
“…”
"Come to think of it, he also made a great contribution this time, why didn't he attend?"
Nan Yan sighed and said, "The Emperor asked him to come, but he said that he was just doing his job and it didn't count as a contribution. Also, as a Jinyiwei, he couldn't drink, so he didn't attend."
"oh……"
Ruoshui said, "However, even if Lord Li really attends, he might not fit in with everyone."
Nan Yan turned to look at her: "What do you mean?"
Ruoshui smiled and said, "Because I have noticed that Lord Li always looks very serious and stern, but just now at the banquet, even Lord Chen smiled a little. If Lord Li attends like this, wouldn't it be a bit out of place?"
“…”
"Speaking of which, I have been serving Her Majesty for such a long time, and I have met Lord Li a few times, but I have never seen him smile."
“…”
"Why doesn't he laugh?"
She had just said this unintentionally, but when Nan Yan heard it, her heart sank.
Only then did she come to her senses.
Indeed, over the years, no matter when or what happened, they seemed to have never seen Li Bushang smile.
How can a person not laugh?
Is it true that in his life, there is really no one or anything that is worthy of his smile?
Just as they were thinking about this, a figure stood on the path ahead of them, looking at them quietly.
Nan Yan looked up and saw that it was none other than Li Bushang.
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