Chapter 3148 Someone told me the truth
Hearing her say this, Jian Ruocheng smiled.
He said, "Your Majesty has nothing to say to me, but after thinking about it carefully, I still have something to say to you."
"oh?"
Hearing this, Nan Yan looked up at him and asked, "What does Second Young Master want to tell me?"
Jian Ruocheng said softly, "I am already alone, so naturally I have nothing to say about myself. And your Majesty, your Majesty is a clear-headed person, so there is no need for me to say much about many things. The only thing I want to say is—"
Having said that, he subconsciously glanced around. Although not many people passed by the path they were on, the swaying bamboo shadows on both sides always gave people a feeling of swaying figures, although in this place, there were actually only the two of them, and Ruoshui who was following Nanyan.
There was still a hint of vigilance on Jian Ruocheng's face.
Nan Yan thought for a moment, then turned her head and instructed, "Ruoshui."
Ruoshui had been with her for so long that she knew everything. Nan Yan only called her once, and she nodded, took a few steps back without saying a word, and stood far away to serve.
Nan Yan said, "Second Young Master, if you have anything to say, feel free to speak up."
Jian Ruocheng looked at her and said, "The only thing I want to say is about the Emperor."
Nan Yan looked up at him.
Jian Ruocheng added, "The emperor's background."
“……!”
This time, Nan Yan's breathing became tighter.
Even she subconsciously looked around. In fact, it was not just them. Even Ruoshui who was standing next to them was keeping an eye on the surroundings for them. No one else was approaching. Nan Yan then frowned and looked at Jian Ruocheng with a serious expression.
Jian Ruocheng said, "Your Majesty, there's no need to be nervous. In fact, ever since the Grand Sacrifice, this matter has become an open secret within the court. I will speak to Your Majesty face to face about this matter, so there will be no covert tactics."
Nan Yan looked at him for a while, then smiled and said, "On this point, I absolutely believe in the Second Young Master."
“…”
"In fact, if it weren't for your reminder, I had made preparations in advance. This matter wouldn't have been so easily covered up at the Grand Altar."
“……!”
Upon hearing this, Jian Ruocheng showed a look of surprise on his face.
Nan Yan said calmly: "Second Young Master, you don't still think that I don't know."
Jian Ruocheng asked, "How did you know it was me?"
What they said seemed to be incoherent, but in fact, both of them were clear in their hearts. When Zhu Feng moved the capital to Beiping, the night before he was to hold a memorial ceremony at the Grand Altar, Nan Yan received a piece of paper of unknown origin, which clearly explained Zhu Feng's life story.
At that time, she was greatly shocked.
It was because of the reminder on that piece of paper that she realized that King Ning might use this incident as a starting point to cause trouble at the memorial service, so she opened the box containing the Zhu Feng Jade Disc in advance, and also prepared a plan in advance. Otherwise, even if she had risked her life at that time, she would not have been able to come up with a countermeasure in such a short time.
Hearing Jian Ruocheng's question, Nan Yan simply smiled faintly and said, "Because not many people know about this matter. Although the young master said that after the incident at the Grand Sacrifice Altar, the emperor's life experience seemed to have become an open secret, but that piece of paper was delivered to me before the Grand Sacrifice Altar."
“…”
"The only one who knew about this at that time was Prince Ning."
“…”
"And the young master was always under the command of Prince Ning at that time. I think the young master must have learned about this matter from him, so he came to remind me."
Jian Ruocheng said, "But there's more than one person next to Prince Ning. Why does Your Majesty think it's me?"
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's because I believe the person who brought the message wants to protect the emperor."
“…”
"And he's still doing it to this day."
Hearing her say this, Jian Ruocheng looked at Nan Yan deeply, was silent for a while, and then chuckled.
That chuckle seemed a little relieved.
Nan Yan said, "Actually, it was only this morning, when I saw you and Taoist Miao Ming appear on the shore, that I was completely certain of this matter. However, there is one thing I have always wanted to ask you."
Jian Ruocheng said, "Your Majesty, please ask."
Although it was Nan Yan who wanted to ask the question, when she was about to open her mouth, she hesitated, frowned and hesitated for a long time. Seeing her like this, Jian Ruocheng understood what she meant immediately.
He said, "Your Majesty, are you going to ask when I knew that it wasn't the Emperor who did it?"
Although his tone seemed calm when he said those words, even in the dark night, Nan Yan could still see that his eyes were red.
Nan Yan said softly: "Second Young Master..."
“…”
Jian Ruocheng was silent for a while, swallowing the bitterness and pain in his heart with all his strength. Then, when he looked up at Nan Yan, he forced a smile and said, "It's okay."
“…”
"It's been so many years. Even if the wound is deep, it doesn't hurt anymore."
Although he said this, his voice became hoarse when he said it.
Nan Yan said, "If you don't want to talk about it, then don't talk about it."
Jian Ruocheng took a deep breath, then shook his head and said, "It's okay."
“…”
"If I don't tell you today, I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to tell you again. After all, I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to see you again."
“……!”
Nan Yan widened her eyes slightly.
But on second thought, I understood.
Jian Ruocheng had already rejected Zhu Feng's request to return to the court and continue his official duties, and would instead join Xu Miaoming in monastic life. Xu Miaoming was a wandering person, and if it weren't for Empress Renxiao's passing, he wouldn't have even met her. As for Jian Ruocheng, his family had already... If these two were together, they would probably be separated by vast distances, unlikely to see each other again.
Nan Yan said softly: "That young master is——"
Jian Ruocheng said: "Actually, it was not long after that incident happened."
"What?!"
Nan Yan opened her eyes wide in shock, a little bit incredulous: "So early?"
Jian Ruocheng nodded.
Nan Yan still couldn't believe it. She frowned and thought for a long time before asking, "So, did you find out the truth yourself, or did someone tell you?"
Jian Ruocheng gave a wry smile.
He said, "They did this to alienate me from the Emperor, and to make the Emperor bear the crime of murder and extermination of the entire family. Naturally, they did it very covertly. How could I find out so easily?"
"Too--"
Nan Yan nodded gently. At least, until now, they have not been able to find out the truth from the case files at that time. If Xu Shizong had not said it himself, she would have found it hard to imagine.
Jian Ruocheng said: "Someone told me the truth."
"who?"
"Crane Clothes."
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