Chapter 3614 Reunion
Using military force against the Kingdom of Dian...
Although these words were only spoken softly, they were deafening. For a moment, the atmosphere in the entire imperial study became tense.
Nan Yan stared at Zhu Feng intently.
Zhu Feng, however, was very calm, as if this sentence had been lingering in his mind for countless years. When Nan Yan said it, it was just the voice of his heart, so he was not shocked at all.
“…”
Looking at his calm expression, Nan Yan repeated, "Does the Emperor really intend to use military force against the Kingdom of Dian?"
Zhu Feng glanced at her and said, "Why, are you still harboring the illusion that the two countries can coexist peacefully?"
“…”
Upon hearing this, Nan Yan was speechless.
Of course... no.
She never thought that there could be peace between the two countries of Dian and Yan. All peace was fought for. After the previous battle, although the king and his ministers of Dian were frightened, they were not subdued. She knew very well in her heart that Monk must be waiting for an opportunity to retaliate against them all the time.
Zhu Feng continued, "Besides, do you think this is just a feud between Monk and Yan Ye?"
“…”
"What has he been preparing for all these years?"
“…”
"This battle will have to happen sooner or later. Not only does he want to fight, but I do too. For so many years, the Neng Kingdom has been like a knife hanging over our Yan Kingdom's head. I have already dealt with the thorn under my feet, and I cannot let this knife hang over my head anymore."
“…”
Nan Yan knew that the thorns under his feet he was talking about were Li Wushang and the State of Yue.
Now that the situation in Yue State has been determined, the next step is to resolve this biggest hidden danger.
Just thinking about this, she felt the atmosphere in the imperial study become oppressive. Perhaps it was because of her own thoughts, even her breathing became a little tight. Looking up at Zhu Feng, she saw that his face was also solemn. His deep eyes were like a pool of water without a single ripple, and she didn't know what was hidden in the depths. But perhaps it was also because of such deep thoughts, he thought for a while and then started coughing.
"emperor!"
Nan Yan hurriedly reached out to rub his back to help him calm down.
Zhu Feng tried his best to control himself, but he still coughed several times, his face flushed red before he stopped, one hand pressed to his chest, gasping for breath. Nan Yan said nothing, took the teacup, refilled it with water, and brought it back. After watching Zhu Feng drink most of the cup in one gulp, she reached out and gently patted his back, saying, "Your Majesty's health—"
Zhu Feng suddenly said stiffly: "Okay, go back!"
He didn't want to talk about his health in the first place. The fact that he had been hiding his illness and avoiding medical treatment for so many years had made people around him very sensitive about his health. And today, when the topic of sending troops to attack the State of Dian just came up, he seemed even more unable to bear to hear anything about his health.
Nan Yan glanced at him, but ultimately didn't dare to disobey him on such a matter, so she could only stand up and say, "Then, I'll take my leave."
After bowing, he turned and walked out of the imperial study.
Looking at her back, Zhu Feng's face showed a complicated expression. He stretched out his hand and pressed his chest hard, and a chaotic cough like thunder came from his throat. After a long time, he finally just sighed softly.
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Outside the inn, a pretty girl looked up at the gate.
She was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had a pretty face, which was totally out of place in this dusty place, and inevitably attracted the attention of passers-by.
"Princess……"
The girl next to the young woman shrank back, looking at the people around her, and couldn't help but whispered, "Why don't we go back? If the Emperor, no, if the Imperial Concubine knows about this, I won't be able to save my head."
This pretty girl was none other than Princess Xinping, who had just parted ways with the imperial concubine outside the imperial study.
However, after separating from the imperial concubine, she did not go back obediently. Instead, she used the excuse of sending the Crown Princess and the young prince out of the palace, and took her personal maid with her to leave the palace. After leaving the palace, she called a carriage and came directly to the inn.
At this moment, hearing the voice of the palace maid Chu Yun shrinking, she lowered her head and scolded: "What's the big deal? Are you afraid and still following?"
Chu Yun's eyes turned red: "Princess!"
It wasn't her who followed here, it was clearly Her Royal Highness the Princess who unreasonably dragged her out. Now she only felt that her death was approaching and she was not afraid of death anymore. She simply stared at Her Royal Highness the Princess with a resentful expression as if to say "How dare you say that?"
Xinping felt a bit guilty herself, so she hurriedly tried to coax her, "Alright, alright, don't be angry with me. At worst, I'll just go back home early after meeting him, and I guarantee no one will know."
Things have come to this point, and Chu Yun has no choice.
She could only say, "Then how will the princess meet Lord Liu?"
Xinping immediately raised her finger and shushed her, signaling her not to call him "Princess" outside the palace. She glanced at the bustling inn and said, "Don't make a sound. Just wait outside. I'll go in and talk to him for a while and then come out."
Chu Yun immediately said, "Your Highness, don't you want me to follow you?"
Xinping dodged the kick fiercely and glared at her.
Chu Yun shrank her neck and immediately changed her words: "Miss."
Xinping nodded in satisfaction and said, "Why are you following him? You don't know him, and he doesn't know you."
Chu Yun hesitated and said, "But, Miss, you are a princess, and if word gets out that you are alone with a man like this—"
Xin Ping said stiffly, "He's my teacher. How can we be together? Don't tell me that. I'll rip your mouth off!"
After being frightened by her, Chu Yun dared not say anything more and could only stand outside the inn and wait obediently.
Xinping walked in with a swagger.
Ever since the grand banquet for the Emperor's birthday more than two years ago attracted the nations to come and pay tribute, overseas countries have continuously sent envoys to Yan State over the years, and there has been an endless stream of merchants coming and going. Therefore, the posthouse is extremely bustling. From time to time, foreigners with blond hair and strange eyes come in and out, leading tall camels and handsome horses. Xinping was also amazed by their strange clothes.
After entering the posthouse, people were busy going up and down. She heard that Lord Liu from Xichuan lived in Room A on the second floor, so she went up on her own and knocked on the door.
Soon, a voice that seemed so unfamiliar to her that it seemed so long ago came from inside the door: "Who is it?"
After asking this question, he immediately said, "I don't see guests."
Xinping said, "Teacher, it's me."
The door suddenly became quiet. After a while, footsteps were heard and the door was opened. Liu Yueze was holding the door with both hands, looking at her with an incredible expression: "Your Highness?"
Xinping immediately smiled at him with his eyes curved: "Teacher!"
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