Chapter 1286 Great Grace
Zhu Feng said coldly: "There is no need for a grand ceremony, just a decree to canonize her as a concubine will be enough."
At this point, he seemed to grit his teeth and snorted coldly, "My harem of concubines is indeed withering, which is why some people are so confident!"
Li Bushang stood outside the door. After listening to what was said inside, he turned around and walked away expressionlessly.
Upon hearing this, Yan Gu and the others looked at each other and did not dare to speak.
Obviously, these words are referring to the imperial concubine.
This thing seemed to be done for the imperial concubine to see.
But just thinking about this, several people subconsciously shook their heads and shook off this ridiculous idea.
When the emperor appointed someone as a concubine, it was naturally because he liked her. How could he do it for show? However, the emperor's favor was like this, it came and went quickly. Just like when he appointed her as a noble concubine, he ignored everyone's opinions and refused to listen to anyone. Now, hasn't he also been banished to the cold palace?
So, several people agreed reluctantly.
Just then, Eunuch Yu came to report that Duke Chengguo Wu Yingqiu had arrived.
Upon hearing the news, several people from the Ministry of Rites stepped aside. Zhu Feng perked up a little and saw Wu Yingqiu's thin figure walking in.
Several people from the Ministry of Rites bowed and saluted him: "Duke."
However, as soon as Wu Yingqiu came in, he immediately knelt before Zhu Feng and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I am guilty, I am guilty."
Zhu Feng was still leaning back in his chair, with only one hand resting on the edge of the table.
"Duke, why do you say that?"
"The Emperor has great confidence in me and entrusted me with the protection of the area surrounding the Da Ci'en Temple. However, I—I deserve death!"
“…”
"Your Majesty, please grant me death!"
Zhu Feng looked at him for a while and said calmly, "Duke, please get up."
“…”
"I haven't told the Duke about this either. It was arranged in advance."
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"These past two days, thanks to the Duke's stewardship, the previous dynasty has been prevented from falling into chaos. I haven't rewarded the Duke yet, so how could I punish you?"
Wu Yingqiu was still kneeling on the ground motionless. Zhu Feng winked at Eunuch Yu, who hurried over to help him.
The old man staggered a few steps before he could barely stand.
Zhu Feng said, "Duke, you followed Emperor Gao in his campaigns and established the unparalleled foundation of the Great Yan Dynasty. Emperor Gao has mentioned your loyalty to me countless times. How could I punish you for such a trivial matter? Let's not talk about this matter anymore."
When Emperor Gao was mentioned, Wu Yingqiu burst into tears and sobbed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
“…”
"Old minister, old minister, I am deeply grateful!"
Zhu Feng looked at him, then glanced at Yan Gu and the others beside him, and suddenly said, "Speaking of which, Wan'er has been serving me since I started the Jingnan Rebellion. Over the years, she has suffered a lot of grievances. I was even planning to confer her the title of Huifei."
Upon hearing this, Wu Yingqiu was overjoyed. He had already stood up, but he immediately knelt down again and kowtowed deeply.
"This old minister, I bow to thank the emperor."
Zhu Feng looked at him with a smile: "I can see clearly who is loyal to the country. Duke, please stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After the two talked for a while, Wu Yingqiu thanked him and left.
After he walked out of the imperial study, he was so excited that he could hardly control himself, but at this moment he immediately calmed down.
A hint of complicated emotions was revealed in those old and restrained eyes.
Looking back at the closed door, he turned and left.
After a while, the people from the Ministry of Rites received the two imperial edicts and left the imperial study.
The two assistant ministers looked at Yan Gu and said worriedly, "Master Yan, is this—is this kind of enthronement really possible? In the past, enthronement could not be so hasty."
Yan Gu looked back at the closed door and sighed.
Said: "No, what else can I do?"
“…”
"Fortunately, this time, the Emperor only wants to confer the title of Concubine Kang as Concubine Ning, whose rank is even lower than Concubine Kang. Let's do as the Emperor wishes."
After saying that, they left.
In the imperial study, Zhu Feng still maintained the same posture as before, leaning back in the armchair, with one hand already pressed against his brow, unable to smooth out the wrinkles there.
He had never been so tired before.
At this time, Eunuch Yu walked up carefully, brewed a cup of tea and placed it next to him, and said softly: "Your Majesty..."
Zhu Feng didn't even raise his head and said gloomily, "I don't want to hear anything right now."
“…”
"I don't even want to hear anyone plead for mercy!"
Eunuch Yu suddenly didn't dare to speak.
After a long while, she whispered, "I dare not, but the ceremony at Da Ci'en Temple is over. I wonder when the emperor plans to return to the capital."
Before, when they were still in Peking, they arranged a trip to Nanjing, but Zhu Feng did not set a return time.
At that time, no one understood.
Now, after the incident at Chong'en Pagoda, everyone came to their senses. On the surface, this grand ceremony was to show the world that he was the legitimate son of Emperor Gao and Empress Chen. His deeper purpose was to catch the black hand that had been opposing him in the court and among the people.
But, it failed at the last moment.
So, I don't know what he plans to do next.
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment before he said, "We'll discuss this matter later. Call Chen Xuan and the others over. I want to ask them some questions."
"yes."
Eunuch Yu walked out.
After he walked out, Zhu Feng picked up the teacup he had placed on the table and took a sip.
Biluochun is a new and good tea.
But for some reason, when he drank the tea, he could only taste bitterness, without any sweetness at all. It was completely different from the original taste.
When he thought of this, his face darkened again, and a fire of karma rose from the bottom of his heart.
Throw it hard.
There was a loud "clang" and the teacup shattered into pieces.
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"What did you say?!"
Although Zhu Feng had left Jianfu Palace long ago, Feng Qianyan took a long rest because she had just received the rain from Chengze Yulu. She then took a shower and changed her clothes. It was almost noon when she sat in front of the dressing table to wash and dress.
At this time, news came from outside.
She turned her head suddenly, not even caring that the palace maid Hanxiang behind her was pulling her hair. She opened her eyes wide and looked at the young eunuch Xiao Duozi who was kneeling on the ground to deliver a message.
His voice trembled as he asked, "What did you say? Say it again?"
Xiao Duozi also smiled and said, "This servant is Concubine Kang—oh no, she will soon be called Concubine Ning—congratulating Concubine Ning."
“…”
"The Emperor has just sent word, asking the Ministry of Rites to prepare the imperial edict to confer you the title of Consort Ning!"
Feng Qianyan was stunned.
She put in a lot of effort to bring down the imperial concubine and won the opportunity to serve the emperor in bed. She originally thought that she still had a long way to go in the harem, but she never dreamed that she would be canonized as a concubine after just serving the emperor in bed for one night!
How is that possible?!
Her voice trembled: "Really? The emperor really wants to appoint me as his consort? You didn't lie to me?"
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