Chapter 1617 Who is this person?
Nan Yan frowned slightly. Could there be someone else besides Xue Ling, whom they had just met?
She asked, "Who is it?"
The manager said, "There is another middle-aged man, his surname is Li, and his name is Li Lai."
"what for?"
"I heard it's a business."
"Didn't leave either?"
"When I was rescued, my leg was injured and I couldn't walk, so I stayed in the Duwei Mansion to recuperate."
"oh……"
Nan Yan nodded.
She glanced at the dimly lit room again, and the feeling of being watched just now disappeared completely.
It was as if it was just an illusion of mine.
She was silent for a moment, then turned to the steward and said, "Let's go."
"yes."
Several people walked towards the courtyard on the other side.
This Duwei Mansion is located in Shazhouwei. The surrounding environment is very harsh and the mansion is built simply and practically. Therefore, the rooms and courtyards arranged for them are also relatively simple. They are just cleaned very well and the furnishings inside are rearranged.
The mattresses were brand new and had been specially fumigated by the heater.
Nan Yan walked in, looked at the house, and nodded slightly.
The steward lowered his head and said softly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. We can't find a better place to stay here in Shazhouwei. Lord Ye had previously speculated that the Emperor and the Empress might one day visit the Seven Guards of Guanxi, but he said that the Emperor and the Empress are frugal by nature and do not like extravagance, so I dare to--"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "You did a great job."
“…”
"Shazhouwei is the northwest gateway of the Great Yan Dynasty. Half of every penny should be spent on the soldiers. I don't need a grand ceremony. This is good enough."
"Thank you for your compassion, Madam."
"Alright, you're all tired from welcoming the emperor all day, so go down and rest. I need to be alone for a while."
The manager then took his leave.
Although he left, he left two maids to bring hot water to Nan Yan. After she washed up briefly, Nan Yan lay down on the bed.
The bed was soft and warm.
After the arduous trek through the ice and snow over the past few days, this is a great enjoyment now.
She is very content.
only--
She couldn't help but recall that the mysterious man had told her before that after she arrived in Shazhouwei, his people would naturally come to find her.
Who is this person?
Could it be that he was the one who shot Ye Zheng with a hidden arrow?
Who is this person and where is he in the city?
Nan Yan's mind was in turmoil, tossing and turning as if she was being fried in a frying pan and couldn't sleep. She stared at the ceiling of the bed with her bright eyes wide open, thinking of Ye Zheng's pale face for a while, and then thinking of the vague outline of the mysterious man.
Nan Yan's heart continued to sink.
A sleepless night.
It wasn't just Nan Yan, who was far away in the northwest and couldn't sleep after listening to the wind and sand all night.
Even Queen Xu Miaoyin, who was in the imperial palace in the capital, hadn't slept well these days.
Her elder brother Xu Shizong finally arrived in the capital, but things did not go well. Xu Shifeng had to arrange the protection of the capital after the emperor left, and also run around for her elder brother. She did not have a good rest for several days.
This morning, Xu Miaoyin got up later than usual.
Chun'er came to help her get up and sat in front of the dressing table. Seeing her slightly red eyes, she said softly, "Your Majesty didn't sleep well last night. Your eyes are red."
Xu Miaoyin sighed.
"How can I sleep if things at home are not settled?"
"Your Majesty is too worried."
"By the way, is there any news from home?"
Before Chun'er could say anything, Bihe walked in from outside.
She said, "Your Majesty, the general entered the palace early this morning, but because Your Majesty has not gotten up yet, he is waiting outside the Zhai Palace."
"Huh? Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Xu Miaoyin sighed and said hurriedly, "Hurry and bring the general in."
"yes."
Bihe turned and went out.
Xu Miaoyin urged Chun'er again: "Hurry up."
After a while, her hair was combed. Just as Xu Miaoyin sat down in the chair outside, Xu Shifeng walked in and kowtowed to her respectfully: "Your humble servant greets the Queen."
"Get up."
Xu Miaoyin raised her hand at him, and Xu Shifeng immediately stood up.
Xu Miaoyin looked him over and said with a wry smile, "You've lost a lot of weight. You must have been very tired recently."
Xu Shifeng himself gave a bitter laugh and said, "I dare not complain about my family's affairs."
"How is Big Brother?"
"I have come to report to Her Majesty that my eldest brother is entering the capital today."
"Today? Did you send someone to pick him up?"
"Yes, I sent someone outside the city. They should be arriving soon."
"Has the house been settled?"
"Yes, it's on West Street. It's a courtyard with three entrances and three exits. It's not big, but it's clean. There aren't many strangers around."
Xu Miaoyin nodded and said, "Don't disturb the neighbors. The emperor is not in the capital, so you must be careful with your words and actions and never give others a chance to talk."
"Please rest assured about this, Your Majesty."
The two chatted for a while, and then Xu Shifeng stood up.
"I have come to report to Her Majesty the news that my elder brother is entering the city today. He is almost there now, so I want to go over and take a look."
Xu Miaoyin nodded and said, "Go ahead. Don't delay what you should do."
"I understand."
After saying this, he bowed to the queen and turned to leave.
Just as he walked out of the gate of Yonghe Palace, he saw a few people walking towards him from the other side. They looked like Concubine Hui.
As a military general, Xu Shifeng had little dealings with civil officials, so he had little contact with the Wu family.
At times like this, it is naturally better to avoid it.
So, he pretended not to see it, turned around and left the palace along another road.
Wu Wan came over with two palace maids and stood at the gate of Yonghe Palace. She looked at the path over there and her back disappeared.
She murmured, "Is it the general?"
At this time, Chun'er walked out from inside.
When he saw it was her, he immediately came over and saluted: "Empress Hui."
Wu Wan asked, "Is the Empress in the palace?"
"Right now."
"good."
Wu Wan nodded, and Chun'er turned around and went in to report. Xu Miaoyin was still sitting in the chair and hadn't stood up. When she heard that Concubine Hui was coming, she raised her head again and saw Wu Wan walking in.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen."
"Please stand up."
Xu Miaoyin raised her hand towards her, and when Wu Wan stood up, she pointed to the chair on the other side and said, "Sit down. Why are you here so early?"
Wu Wan sat down at an angle and said, "First, I came to pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen, and second, I want to ask Her Majesty a favor."
"Please ask me for help? What is it?"
Wu Wan lowered her head and said, "The Emperor is touring the Seven Guards of Guanxi, and my father is accompanying him. That place is extremely dangerous, and I am truly worried about them. I would like to go and worship Buddha and pray for them to be free from disasters and difficulties. I hope the Empress will grant my permission."
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