Chapter 3265: Can a Concubine Accompany the Emperor?
Chen Zixiao bowed and was about to leave, but after thinking for a moment, he stopped and turned back to Zhu Feng and said, "Your Majesty, there is one more thing——"
Zhu Feng said, "You say."
Chen Zixiao said, "Arslan retreated very cautiously. In my humble opinion, even if they retreated, they would not retreat back to White Tiger City. This battle was just a test. Arslan has not yet found out the depth, so I am afraid they will continue to test us."
"oh?"
Zhu Feng frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Send someone to keep an eye on them and see where they go after they retreat."
Chen Zixiao said, "I have already sent scouts to follow them, and there should be news coming back later."
Zhu Feng nodded.
It was rare that he fought this battle so cautiously and retreated so methodically, and he even considered this point. Zhu Feng looked at him with a complex look that also revealed a hint of appreciation, but he didn't say much. He only said: "You go down and rest first. If you have any news, report to me immediately."
"yes."
Chen Zixiao saluted them again and then walked out.
As soon as the study door closed, Zhu Chengjun exclaimed loudly: "Father is so amazing!"
Zhu Feng smiled at him, reached out and touched his head, saying, "You still have a lot to learn. Remember, on the battlefield, if you can see further and think more deeply than others, your chances of victory will increase by half."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Chengjun couldn't help but pout: "Only half a cent?"
"You think half a cent is too little?"
Zhu Feng said, "If you lead troops into battle in the future, you'll have tens of millions of people following you. Their life and death, honor and disgrace, will depend on your single thought. Think about it, if you only have a 50% chance of winning, how many people will survive, and how many will die?"
These words were a bit too profound for Zhu Chengjun.
He thought for a moment, nodded as if he understood, and couldn't help but count on his fingers. However, since he was so young, he naturally couldn't figure out anything. He just realized how serious it was and exclaimed, "You really have to be very careful, very careful."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Isn't it? Even a victorious general will easily suffer losses if he underestimates the enemy and advances rashly on the battlefield. Ask your father if this is the truth."
Her words were obviously referring to the loss Zhu Feng suffered at Hot Moon Bay the last time she was pregnant.
Zhu Feng couldn't help but glare at her.
Nan Yan covered her mouth and chuckled. Zhu Feng then rubbed Zhu Chengjun's hair and said, "Okay, it's getting late. You should go back to bed, otherwise you won't be able to get up tomorrow."
Zhu Chengjun was very obedient. He got down from the stool and saluted them politely. Then a young eunuch came in and led him out. Nan Yan then walked to Zhu Feng's side and said softly, "Your Majesty, what Lord Chen just said--"
Zhu Feng said, "I've thought of this before."
Nan Yan frowned and said, "If Arslan doesn't find out the outcome of this battle, will he continue to fight?"
Zhu Feng said, "The more I don't give him any respect, the more he'll fight. He'll definitely sense that I don't want to fight him. And that's how it is on the battlefield. The more the other side doesn't want to do something, the more you have to do it."
"So what should we do?"
Nan Yan couldn't help but feel a headache: "If this continues, won't the war become a stalemate, just like the emperor worried before?"
“…”
"Then, doesn't that give Monk behind us an opportunity?"
Zhu Feng was silent for a while, then said, "Let's wait for the people Chen Zixiao sent to report back and see what's going on."
Nan Yan could only nod: "Okay."
After saying that, she walked back to the window and sat down. Seeing her like this, Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Aren't you going back to rest?"
Nan Yan said: "I am here, waiting for news."
Zhu Feng couldn't help but laugh and said, "So what if you waited till now? What can you do after you know the news?"
Nan Yan said: "Even if I can't do anything, I can accompany the emperor."
“…”
Zhu Feng's heart softened slightly, as if he had been hit by something.
The two of them were an old couple, and they didn't do or say cheesy things on a daily basis. But sometimes, an unintentional glance or a word would unexpectedly make his heart move.
But he still appeared indifferent on the surface.
He only coughed lightly, took a memorial to review, and said, "Whatever you want."
So, one of them sat at the table to work, while the other sat by the window to read the book in his hand. They did not disturb each other and the atmosphere was quite peaceful. After reviewing a few memorials, Zhu Feng looked up again and saw that Nan Yan had dropped the book in his hand to the side and was leaning there to doze off.
He couldn't help but smile, then stood up and walked over.
I didn't pay much attention to her during the day, but at this moment, with the help of the candlelight beside her, I saw the faint blue in Nan Yan's eyes. I also knew that she must have not been able to sleep well these days because of the things happening in Baihu City, so I didn't wake her up. I just closed the window that had a crack that allowed wind to blow in, and found a blanket to cover her.
After doing all this, he returned to his desk and continued to review his memorials.
Time passes by little by little.
It was almost midnight when Zhu Feng finished reviewing the last memorial. He couldn't help but yawn as he placed it on the table. The sound startled Nan Yan, who had been sleeping restlessly. She opened her eyes wide and looked around in confusion: "Is he here?"
Zhu Feng couldn't help but laugh and said, "What are you talking about?"
“…”
Nan Yan was stunned for a moment before she realized she had fallen asleep in the study. She looked down and saw a blanket covering her. She quickly lifted it and stood up. She looked at the door and saw it was still closed. She said, "Hasn't the news come back yet?"
Zhu Feng shook his head and went to make a cup of tea. As he drank, he said, "Do you think scouts going out to gather information just means following along and taking a look? They have to follow Arslan's 30,000-strong army and observe their movements. How can anyone be a scout that easily?"
"oh."
Nan Yan nodded. Zhu Feng looked down at her, smiled, stretched out his thumb and pinched the corner of her mouth hard: "You're drooling!"
Nan Yan hurriedly reached out to wipe it.
At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard in the quiet night outside. It was obvious that someone came to report the news.
The smile on Zhu Feng's face immediately faded, and he turned around and walked back to the table to sit down. Nan Yan also immediately perked up and saw Xiao Shunzi walk in and said softly, "Your Majesty, Master Chen is here."
"Let him in."
"yes."
Xiao Shunzi turned around and went out. A moment later, he came back with Chen Zixiao and a scout in black. As soon as the two men knelt down, Zhu Feng said, "No need to be polite. Tell me, what's going on over there in Arslan?"
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