Chapter 2932 Letter from Xu Shifeng
"Back home? When did you leave?"
"It's been a few months."
"oh……"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Feng's eyebrows twitched slightly. Nan Yan watched from the side without saying anything at first. Only after Xu Xiaoxiao and Gu Qiqing left did she softly ask, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment.
He shook his head and said, "Nothing."
Although she said so, Nan Yan looked into the depths of his eyes and saw something flickering faintly.
But it’s not a good time to ask further questions at this time.
Most of the guests had arrived, so Zhu Chengxuan asked the servants in the mansion to serve tea and snacks. Since they were not in the palace, there were not so many rules, so everyone sat in their own seats, chatting and laughing with the people around them in low voices. Zhu Feng sat in the head seat, drinking tea and looking at the people present.
Not surprisingly, I saw a familiar figure that hadn't appeared for a long time.
Li was not hurt.
After the assassination, although he was reinstated for his meritorious service in protecting the emperor, the incident of Xie Jiaojiao still caused a lot of controversy in the court. Even until now, some officials have been submitting memorials to impeach him one after another.
Under normal circumstances, ordinary officials would know how to make choices.
After all, having such a wife would not only affect one's career.
It is even possible that it will directly ruin one's career.
However, Li Bushan seemed to be completely unaware of this, or perhaps he was really deeply in love with Xie Jiaojiao, to the point that he didn't care even if it meant sacrificing his own career.
He never divorced his wife.
Most people believe that husband and wife are birds of a feather, and they fly away separately when disaster strikes. However, it is a bit surprising that he is so deeply in love with his wife.
Zhu Feng did not blame him any further, but just gave him a long vacation of several months.
It just so happened that something was happening inside and outside the capital during these days. In addition, the emperor had to stay in the palace to recuperate and had not been on tour for a long time, so there was no need for the Jinyiwei to do anything.
The two sides have never met each other.
I haven't seen him until today.
It was also because Zhu Chengxuan knew the special relationship between him and the imperial concubine. In addition, if it were not for him, Yonghe Palace would have fallen long ago during the previous turmoil, and the people in the palace would have been killed. Therefore, he still appreciated him very much.
So this time, I still sent him a message.
After Li Bushan arrived, he had been standing in the crowd, near the corner. He just followed everyone forward to kowtow and pay his respects, so he didn't stand out. However, once you see him, you can't help but pay attention to him.
The way he looked over here was like a hungry wolf staring at its prey.
Zhu Feng frowned slightly.
Nan Yan had been keeping an eye on Zhu Feng. Seeing him looking ahead, she followed his gaze and saw Li Bu Shang. She subconsciously frowned.
Li Bushang immediately lowered his head.
Zhu Feng said: "Even he is here."
The Crown Prince, who had been serving beside him, heard him say this and said hastily, "Lord Li has made great contributions before. I think it would be wrong not to invite him."
Zhu Feng waved his hand and said calmly, "It's alright. I didn't say I can't invite you."
"……yes."
Nan Yan said from the side: "Does the emperor want to say anything to him?"
Zhu Feng thought for a moment and said, "It's nothing. Let's talk about it later."
"yes."
Everyone waited for a while, and when the time came, it was time to sit down for the feast. Although it wasn't a formal palace banquet, the emperor was present, so the rules still had to be followed. Zhu Feng and the imperial concubine naturally sat at the head of the table, while the crown prince, as the host, sat to the emperor's side, ready to serve at any time. The other ministers sat below.
Fine wine and delicious food were served one by one.
There are several screens on both sides of the lobby, and musicians are playing music in the back to liven up the atmosphere, creating a very good atmosphere.
After everyone was seated and their glasses were filled with wine, Zhu Feng raised his hand and gestured, and everyone quieted down and looked up at him.
The emperor stood up and said, "As you all should know, I have asked the Crown Prince to hold a banquet in this Prince's Mansion today. Firstly, it is to celebrate the Crown Prince's coming of age and the establishment of his own residence. I hope that all of you will assist this crown prince well, so that he can soon be able to take charge of his own affairs and help me solve my problems."
Everyone stood up and said, "I accept your order."
Zhu Feng continued, "Secondly, it's the important matter of the Crown Prince and Mr. Gu's daughter."
When Gu Tingqiu heard this, he immediately looked up at him cautiously.
Zhu Feng said, "I have said before that I would arrange a marriage between the Crown Prince and Miss Gu. Although the actual date has not yet arrived, I will make this engagement a priority. My dear Lord Gu, your daughter will now belong to my family."
Everyone started laughing.
Gu Tingqiu hurried to the center and kowtowed to Zhu Feng, saying, "Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your grace. However, I am afraid that my daughter's virtues are shallow and she is not worthy of being a royal daughter-in-law."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Don't underestimate yourself. Your daughter is gentle, virtuous, calm and steady. She's a good child, and I like her. Our two families are now even closer relatives."
Gu Tingqiu said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
At this time, everyone stood up, bowed to the emperor and Gu Tingqiu to congratulate them, and then everyone raised their glasses and drank together.
Gu Qiqing also walked to the center of the room and kowtowed to the emperor with the prince to express her gratitude. When they returned to their seats, Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and said to her while holding a cup, "My worries are finally over!"
Gu Qiqing blushed and said, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Zhu Feng sat at the top, looking at how happy everyone was, smiling but sighing.
Nan Yan heard him sigh and turned to look at him: "What's wrong, Your Majesty? Is there anything else you are not satisfied with?"
Zhu Feng sighed again.
He said with a sullen face, "Today is the Lantern Festival, and Ye Zheng hasn't submitted a single memorial yet."
“…”
"He's going to rebel against him!"
Hearing this, Nan Yan frowned slightly.
Although people have always said that he might be busy or that the memorial is still on the way, there has not been a single memorial in the past few months, which is indeed not like Ye Zheng's style.
What happened?
At this moment, Xiao Shunzi walked in from outside. As the atmosphere in the hall was already very good, he walked directly to Zhu Feng's side and said softly, "Your Majesty, there's a letter from Jinling."
"Um?"
Zhu Feng raised an eyebrow and immediately asked, "Is it from Ye Zheng?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "No, it belongs to General Xu."
"oh?"
Hearing this, Zhu Feng frowned again.
It has been a long time, and not only has there been no news from Ye Zheng, but there has also been no news from Xu Shifeng. Now, a letter finally arrived.
He immediately took it and opened it to take a look.
Nan Yan was standing by, also looking at him, anxious to know what was happening in the south.
But after Zhu Feng read two lines, his expression suddenly changed drastically.
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