However, Chu Feiyang immediately grabbed the scroll and held it in front of his chest. Yun Qianmeng didn't think much about it and rushed towards the scroll, but she didn't expect to be hugged by Chu Feiyang!
"It's been a long time since I hugged you like this!" A satisfied sigh escaped from the corner of his slightly raised mouth, and then he hugged Yun Qianmeng and walked to the table, lifted the satin covering the dishes and sat down!
Yun Qianmeng shook her head and smiled, placing the food in her hand on the table. She picked up the chopsticks in front of her and picked up some vegetarian dishes for Chu Feiyang. "I knew you wouldn't eat in the palace! You must be starving!"
Chu Feiyang smiled as he picked up the vegetable dish and put it into his mouth. After swallowing it, he spoke, "I'm really hungry! Facing Nan Yijun, I really can't swallow it. I can only bear it and come back to eat!"
Meanwhile, Yun Qianmeng was busy serving him soup. The pale yellow candlelight made her profile look particularly gentle. She lacked the fierceness and calmness she had when facing the enemy, but instead had a touch of feminine grace. This made Chu Feiyang's heart flutter, and he unconsciously put down his chopsticks. His hands couldn't help but hold Yun Qianmeng's slender waist, as if he wanted to pull her into his arms!
"Stop it! Be careful or the soup will spill!" But Yun Qianmeng was concentrating on filling a bowl of soup for him, and then carefully placed it in front of him, staring at Chu Feiyang, watching him drink it!
Chu Feiyang had no choice but to withdraw his hand helplessly, picked up the bowl of soup in front of him, drank it all in one breath, and then asked, "Nan Lan came here today!"
Yun Qianmeng passed some easily digestible food to Chu Feiyang. After hearing what he said, she nodded and slowly said, "She's been here! It seems she still refuses to give up! But with her personality, she'll get angry at the slightest provocation. That's not a good thing! It's better for a nanny in Nan Yijun's house to be able to keep her composure!"
Hearing this, Chu Feiyang couldn't help but curl his lips and smile. In his tender black eyes, a hint of ruthlessness towards those who disturbed his wife's rest flashed. Then he spoke, "Nan Yijun is not stupid! Today in the court, it can be seen that this person is meticulous, cunning and difficult to deal with. If he had not been born in this small Nanxun, if he was in Xichu or Beiqi, I am afraid he would have done even greater things! And the several generals under his command, whether they are civil or military, are all very outstanding talents! And judging from his style of doing things, he is not a person who drags his feet! I believe that the people he uses in his mansion will not be too bad! As for Nan Lan, she is still very naive. A few words can make her reveal her thoughts. She still delusionally hopes to take back power for Nan Hongye from Nan Yijun. It is simply a foolish dream!"
"She may not be able to do it by her own strength! That's why she is actively looking for external help! She is even willing to sacrifice her lifelong happiness for this external help!" Yun Qianmeng said with a faint smile. Thinking of Bai Ri Nanlan's declaration, she felt a little funny. People often make decisions that they regret when they act on impulse. Although Nanlan is not stupid, he is not necessarily that smart!
Seeing that Chu Feiyang had already drunk the soup, Yun Qianmeng brought the mung bean porridge that had been prepared long ago and placed it in front of him. "It's hot in Nanxun. Eating some mung beans can help you cool down!"
As for Chu Feiyang, he ate whatever Yun Qianmeng gave him without any reluctance and ate with great joy!
"But I always feel something is strange! Emperor Feng Jing has been weak for a long time, and Nan Yijun has become strong for a long time, and the prince is still young and not to be feared. Why has Nan Yijun been willing to be under Emperor Feng Jing for so many years? If he wanted to become emperor, why would he wait until Emperor Feng Jing's children grew up?" It is really puzzling!
Prince Chen of Western Chu missed the throne due to his young age, and for so many years he lived cautiously with Concubine Yuande under the watchful eye of Emperor Yugan. Now that he has grown strong enough, he has the heart to rebel!
But why did Nan Yijun give up such a good opportunity and insist on waiting until Nan Lan and Nan Hongye grew up?
When Yun Qianmeng asked this question, Chu Feiyang had just finished his meal. He wiped the corner of his mouth with the silk handkerchief and drank half a bowl of tea. Then, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Emperor Feng Jing is able to sit firmly on the throne under such circumstances. He must be no ordinary person! Often, a person's strength has no direct relationship with their physical condition! After all, the people of Nanxun have long believed that Emperor Feng Jing is their emperor, and he was smart enough to appoint Nan Hongye as the crown prince early on. Even if Nan Yijun wants to usurp the throne, he will still have to take the people's feelings into consideration! Otherwise, if he wins the throne but loses the people's hearts, the people will rebel against him, and he will not have a good life! Besides, although Nanxun is small, it is also a good place, rich in rice, and it is a fertile land! Not to mention that Western Chu is eyeing Nanxun, I am afraid that Northern Qi and Eastern Yu are also interested in getting involved! If Nan Yijun rashly starts a war and causes internal unrest in Nanxun, I am afraid it will also give the other three kingdoms an opportunity! By then, let alone becoming emperor, I am afraid that he will not even be able to be the regent! "
After hearing his analysis, Yun Qianmeng nodded involuntarily. "From this point of view, Nan Lan is truly too naive! If she seeks out someone with ambitions towards Nanxun today, I'm afraid she will not only lose herself, but also ruin Nanxun's kingdom in her hands!"
At this point, Yun Qianmeng suddenly understood something. She turned to Chu Feiyang with a gleam in her eyes and said in disbelief, "So, the main reason why Nan Yijun sent Nanny Jin here today wasn't because he was worried that we would join forces with Nan Lan, but because he was worried that Nan Lan, young and impulsive, would destroy Nan Xun's kingdom in order to compete with him for power!"
No wonder Nan Lan was so anxious to pull Nan Yijun down from the position of regent. No wonder Nan Lan regarded Nan Yijun as his biggest enemy. Nan Yijun was indeed a figure that could not be underestimated!
"This is also the biggest reason why Emperor Feng Jing is confident in handing over government affairs to Nan Yijun! Compared to Nan Lan's youthful vigor, Nan Yijun is shrewd and has an incomparable love for Nan Xun. Under such circumstances, he will never take risks, nor will he let anyone destroy the country passed down from his father! It can only be said that Emperor Feng Jing looks frail, but he is also an extremely smart person!" The evening breeze blew slowly into the inner room, and the stuffiness in the room dissipated, just like returning to this warm little nest from the court, allowing Chu Feiyang to relax physically and mentally at this time. Even though he was still discussing the situation with Yun Qianmeng, the ease in his tone was obvious!
Yun Qianmeng also noticed Chu Feiyang's relaxation, and smiled as she wrung out a wet towel and handed it to him, asking him to wipe his face clean. Then the two of them sat by the window to enjoy the cool air and admire the moon!
Yun Qianmeng then told Xi Lin everything he saw and encountered at Prime Minister Wan's residence!
"Meng'er, do you suspect that Prime Minister Wan has a relationship with the Xie family?" Although Yun Qianmeng did not mention the Xie family in her words, Chu Feiyang understood that Yun Qianmeng would never do anything meaningless. No matter how curious she was, she would not do anything dangerous to satisfy her curiosity!
Combined with Nie Huaiyuan's discovery when he came to Nanxun, Chu Feiyang immediately thought of this!
If it is really as Meng'er guessed, then Chu Pei is in big trouble!
Yun Qianmeng gently fanned herself with a round fan, her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she spoke calmly, "We can't be sure yet. After all, if the eunuch had a close relationship with Nanxun's people, why would he have been drugged? And what was Nan Yijun's intention in deliberately mentioning Madam Wan in front of us? Did he know about it or not? Or is he planning to team up with Prime Minister Wan to get rid of us first? Since they've set a trap for us, we should be cautious!"
Chu Feiyang agreed with Yun Qianmeng's analysis. When the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, the best strategy is to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing situations. Losing one's composure is a major taboo in military strategy, and this is probably what the enemy is waiting for!
And at this time in Prime Minister Wan’s residence!
Chu Feiyang's departure also allowed the officials of Nanxun to rest!
Prime Minister Wan returned to his residence in a carriage, but before he even stepped into the front door, he heard the clear sound of horse hooves from behind!
He couldn't help but turn around and look, only to see Nan Yijun and his guards rushing straight towards him. When they were only ten feet away from Prime Minister Wan, Nan Yijun pulled the reins and barely stopped the horse!
"The Regent has come to visit you so late at night. I wonder what brings you here?" The two sides have been fighting for a long time, so it is natural that Prime Minister Wan would not give Nan Yijun a good face!
"I am just passing by! However, seeing Prime Minister Wan working so hard and returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion so late every day, I really can't bear it! I think Prime Minister Wan has devoted all his attention to the princess and the prince over the years, and I am afraid that his own children will find it difficult to receive Prime Minister Wan's teachings!" Nan Yijun's words had hidden meaning. He rode on his horse with the air of a great general, and his figure shrouded in moonlight exuded a hint of mystery, making it difficult for people to see through!
Prime Minister Wan carefully savored Nan Yijun's sudden words, then smiled calmly, understanding his meaning. He then spoke, "Does the Regent really blame me for being too close to my nephews? It's a pity that the Regent can't trust them, but this can't be entirely blamed on me! The Regent should look for the reasons within himself, instead of blindly blaming me!"
Nan Yijun saw that Prime Minister Wan was smiling with great joy, but he did not get angry. Instead, he laughed out loud and said, "Indeed! I am also second to none in Nanxun, so it is inevitable that I will be envied and framed! However, as a relative by marriage, is Prime Minister Wan interfering too much in the affairs of the royal family? Back then, the Queen was worried about the position of the Crown Prince, so she asked the Emperor to appoint her own brother as Prime Minister. What a pity! Prime Minister Wan has done so much, but there is still no progress!"
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Wan was slightly furious, and his gaze towards Nan Yijun was filled with flames, but he still had a gentle smile on his face. After calming down for a while, he slowly said, "I'm sorry to have caused your Highness to worry! However, the most important thing right now is how to negotiate with Xi Chu. Your Highness should not always focus on me. If Xi Chu takes advantage of you, I'm afraid that even if your Highness is deeply respected and trusted by the Emperor, you will not be able to explain to him!"
Nan Yijun took in Prime Minister Wan's expression. His cold gaze reflected an overwhelming chill that, even in this scorching summer, could still make one feel as if they were in an ice cellar. However, this feeling seemed to be just an illusion. In the blink of an eye, Nan Yijun's expression was the same as before. Only his calm tone revealed an unfathomable thought, "The King of Chu is indeed a gentleman! I am worried about being attacked from both sides!"
"Hmph! If Your Highness is so worried and afraid, it would be better for you to resign from the Emperor as soon as possible and retire to the mountains and forests. Without the worldly ties, you won't have so many troubles! Or is it that Your Highness can't let go of the power and wealth in your hands?" Prime Minister Wan pretended not to hear a word of Nan Yijun's words and only responded based on the surface meaning. The faint smile in his eyes had long since turned into sarcasm. He didn't care about Nan Yijun's identity at all!
Nan Yijun, however, was surprisingly frank and said, "This king really can't let go of everything he has! If he didn't have these, he would have been nothing but a pile of bones. How could he enjoy everything in the world?"
"In that case, I have nothing to say! Please do as you please, Your Highness. I will return home!" Seeing that Nan Yijun had come to his mansion today, which was unusual, Prime Minister Wan had already become wary in his heart. He did not want to argue with this man at the door of the Prime Minister's residence, so he turned around and left!
This time, Nan Yijun did not call him. Looking at his slightly panicked back, Nan Yijun raised a deep sneer at the corner of his mouth, then clamped his horse's belly, turned his horse's head, and headed towards the Regent's Palace!
"Your servant greets the prince!" Nanny Jin in the mansion had already been standing at the gate to welcome Nan Yijun. Seeing her master return, she immediately stepped forward to pay her respects!
"Thank you for your hard work today!" After handing the horse to the servant, Nan Yijun stepped into the gate of the palace and spoke to Nanny Jin who was waiting on the side!
"I don't deserve it!" Nanny Jin still kept her brows lowered and her behavior was very decent. She followed closely behind Nan Yijun and told him in detail everything she saw in the inn!
"Humph, this Princess Chu is quite cunning! Under the pretext of meeting you, she turned Nan Lan's spearhead towards me. No wonder Emperor Yu Gan sent her and Chu Feiyang to Nanxun. This couple is quite formidable!" After listening to Nanny Jin's narration, Nan Yijun sneered and spoke!
Nanny Jin just stood quietly behind him and did not express any opinions!
"Go down and have a rest!" After taking off his outer clothes, Nan Yijun walked behind the screen, then took off his inner clothes and sat in the bathtub!
However, Nanny Jin carefully packed up his clothes, belt, pendants and other items, and then quietly retreated!
Nan Yijun, however, closed his eyes and leaned against the inner wall of the bathtub, calculating carefully in his mind. Based on his interactions with the King of Chu and his wife over the past two days, he could tell that the King of Chu's wife was Chu Feiyang's weak spot. If Chu Feiyang wasn't sincere in coming to negotiate this time but had other motives, then he wouldn't be without bargaining chips...
Everything is still, whether it is on the streets of Nanxun or in the inn, there is silence!
However, at the hour of Yin, Chu Feiyang suddenly opened his eyes. Seeing Yun Qianmeng still asleep beside him, he took his coat and wanted to quietly get out of bed, but he saw Yun Qianmeng rubbing her eyes and mumbling, "It's still early, why are you up?"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng's light sleep, Chu Feiyang felt a little distressed. He then leaned over, lowered his head, kissed her smooth forehead, and said softly, "Sleep a little longer, I'll be back soon!" After that, Chu Feiyang put on his coat and walked out!
After Yun Qianmeng made such a fuss, how could she feel sleepy anymore? She was afraid that something must have happened that made Chu Feiyang get up so early!
Rubbing the aching temples with her fingertips, Yun Qianmeng sat up from the bed, casually put on a summer coat, then leaned against the bedpost, half-closed her eyes, waiting for Chu Feiyang to come back!
Chu Feiyang was not out for long, just half a cup of tea, and then he returned to the inner room with very light steps, but saw that Yun Qianmeng did not listen to him and lie down for a while, and shook his head with some helplessness in his eyes!
Sitting next to Yun Qianmeng, he pulled her into his arms and carefully covered her chest with the thin blanket. Chu Feiyang then spoke, "Meng'er, if you're sleepy, just sleep a little longer!"
Yun Qianmeng shook her head and asked with her eyes closed, "What happened? Was it Xi Lin who came to report just now?"
Chu Feiyang already knew that he couldn't hide it from her, so he smiled and said, "Yes, Xi Lin brought some bad news!"
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng immediately opened her eyes, sat up straight in Chu Feiyang's arms, and asked with a hint of doubt in her eyes, "What news? Is it from Kyoto? Is it from the Prince's Mansion or the Prince's Mansion?"
Chu Feiyang was touched to see that Yun Qianmeng was not only concerned about the Fuguo Mansion but also about Grandpa in the Prince's Mansion. He stretched out his arms and took her into his arms again. Then he said, "Don't worry, they are all fine! However, Grandpa sent someone to deliver the news that Prime Minister Qin is ill! And according to Qin Yian, Prime Minister Qin fell ill suddenly, without any previous symptoms!"
After hearing Chu Feiyang say that, Yun Qianmeng's heart dropped at the same time, but her expression became solemn again, and there was a gleam of thought under her half-closed eyes!
"Prime Minister Qin is sick? When we left Beijing, Prime Minister Qin was in very good health. How could he fall ill in less than a month? What does Grandpa think about this?" Especially now that they are not in Kyoto, they are really powerless to deal with such an emergency!
"Grandpa has asked Imperial Physician Nie to treat Prime Minister Qin. I believe there will be news soon! However, this illness is strange! Prime Minister Qin is not like other scholars who indulge in wine and sex all day long. As the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, he has always been strict with himself. He only has one wife at home, so his health cannot be so bad!" Chu Feiyang frowned slightly, the light in his eyes gradually turned cold, and his mind was quickly analyzing the current situation in Kyoto!
Yun Qianmeng also gradually developed her thoughts according to Chu Feiyang's words!
Qin Huo served as the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate for many years, and impeached countless officials with bad behavior and character, so naturally he made enemies. Now he sits on the position of Left Prime Minister. It seems that Emperor Yugan trusts him, but how many people are jealous of him behind his back is impossible to calculate!
In addition, Prime Minister Qin is always a civil servant, unlike Chu Feiyang who has military power. He is usually protected by guards. If an outsider wants to attack him, it would be easy!
However, what is hard to guess is that although Qin Huo has offended many people, his position has always been firm and he has not stood in any camp. Who will attack him?
"Perhaps, his existence has prevented others from taking the position of Left Prime Minister!" Only this possibility can make others kill Qin Huo!
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