Chapter 299 Feng Yan! Feng Yan!
The emperor shook his head and slowly waved to Zhang Rang, his expression showing fatigue. His eyes, which were originally as sharp as an eagle, now became a little dim, as if shrouded in a layer of haze.
Although Zhang Rang was still full of worries, his brows were tightly furrowed as if he could pinch a fly to death, and his eyes were full of undisguised concern. The worry was so strong that it almost overflowed, and people could see through his inner anxiety at a glance.
But he understood his own identity better and knew that he should not disturb her too much at this moment, otherwise it would be a big taboo.
So, after bowing respectfully, he shook off the dust in his hand and said softly, "Everyone, please follow me." Although his voice was soft, it carried an unquestionable majesty that made people dare not disobey.
Then, Zhang Rang led all the standing palace maids and eunuchs away in an orderly manner. Before leaving, he did not forget to look back deeply at the emperor, and then carefully closed the palace door.
At the moment of closing the door, he was particularly gentle, fearing that the slightest sound would disturb the emperor. His cautious appearance fully demonstrated his dedication to duty as a personal eunuch.
If Chu Ci were here, he would have sighed: No wonder he is the emperor's personal eunuch!
Look at this ability to read people's expressions and words, that keen insight seems to be able to see through every emotional change of the emperor; this ability to adapt to circumstances, can handle any situation with ease; and this precise grasp of the emperor's thoughts, is absolutely accurate, this value of emotion is directly maxed out!
In fact, the emperor was indeed very satisfied with Zhang Rang's reaction, and secretly praised him for his understanding and courtesy.
When only the emperor and the empress were left in the room, the emperor slowly took the empress's hands, his eyes full of affection and guilt, a look that seemed to penetrate the vicissitudes of life. His voice was low and full of endless emotion: "Wanyi, you have suffered a lot these years!"
For many years, the emperor hasn't heard the name "Queen" for a long time.
At this moment, the queen could no longer hold back her tears, and she burst into tears like a flood, sobbing and saying: "Your Majesty, I am not suffering, not suffering——"
The queen sobbed and wiped her tears with a handkerchief. Her voice was trembling but firm, and her firmness revealed her deep affection and tolerance for the emperor.
Although the queen was very pleased that the emperor could see her difficulties, a warm feeling surged in her heart, as if she was bathing in the spring sunshine in the cold winter.
But she was first and foremost the empress of the Great Zhou, carrying the heavy responsibility of being the mother of a country. That responsibility was like a thousand-pound burden on her shoulders. Only then was she the emperor's wife.
Soon, she realized that the emperor's transformation was too rapid, as if he had become clear-headed in an instant. Yes, his entire body went from being in chaos and confusion to having a clear mind, as if the clouds had cleared and the sun had appeared.
So the Queen asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, why are you suddenly..."
There was a hint of doubt and caution in the Queen's tone. She stared at the Emperor closely, trying to find the answer from his expression. Her eyes were full of concern and expectation.
The emperor, who came during the Qingming Festival, naturally understood the deep meaning of his wife's words.
He sighed slightly, his eyes filled with emotion and self-blame, and said, "Don't be so cautious. For some reason, I suddenly realized that I have done many foolish things over the years."
The emperor's voice was low, like thunder echoing in his ears, and his face was full of regret. The regretful expression made people moved.
As expected, the Empress became nervous again, her expression anxious, her voice trembling as she said, "Your Majesty, how about we summon the Imperial Physician to examine you? Your Majesty is in this and that state now... How can you possibly attend court tomorrow to handle government affairs?"
The emperor heard this and thought for a moment before saying, "We really need to invite someone in to ask."
Afterwards, the emperor said in a deep voice to the secret guards hidden in the shadows, "Go and bring Feng Yan in quickly."
"Extend?" The Empress was slightly startled when she heard the Emperor's order. Her brows knitted tightly together as she asked with a puzzled expression, "Your Majesty, by mentioning this person, are you speculating that this is a form of yin-yang magic?"
This time the emperor did not answer, but only sighed deeply. The sigh seemed to carry endless vicissitudes of life, and his eyes were filled with deep fatigue and helplessness. He only said: "Wanyi, I am tired."
When the queen heard this, her heart suddenly tightened, as if it was grabbed by an invisible big hand. Her pretty face was instantly filled with deep worry, and that worry weighed heavily on her face like a haze.
So she stopped asking questions, because she knew very well that what the emperor needed at the moment was quiet and rest.
She immediately stood up, her movements as gentle as the wind, and personally helped the emperor to the bed in the inner room. Then, in a soft voice, she said, "Your Majesty, please lean back and rest for a while. I will stay here with you. Just tell me what you need."
The emperor was indeed tired, and he didn't hesitate. "Wait a minute, Feng Yan will come and wake me up."
His voice was filled with weariness, as if he had used up all his strength to say every word. After he finished speaking, he slowly closed his eyes, and countless worries seemed to be hidden behind his tightly closed eyes.
The Queen hesitated to speak, her heart churning with thoughts. After a moment's thought, she gently closed her mouth. She nodded slightly, her eyes filled with obedience and concern.
This situation is also happening in many places within the Great Zhou, but the circumstances are slightly different.
Some are very proactive and start flipping through the piles of files without saying anything;
Some people think about it for a moment, pause for a moment, and then immediately conduct a detailed inspection of their home.
Although their methods are different, their ultimate goals are the same.
On the emperor's side, however, things were not going smoothly.
Before the secret guards sent by the emperor could enter the Feng Mansion, they were ruthlessly stopped by the personal guards that Feng Yan had arranged to be on high alert outside.
This was not the first time that the secret guard had set foot in the Feng Mansion, and he immediately started fighting with the Feng guards.
What is even more embarrassing is that the other party is obviously very powerful, but they just surrounded them and did not kill them.
This situation was truly a great humiliation. An Yi could no longer contain himself. With his eyes wide open, he shouted in a stern voice, "Who are you?"
"You all know that we are here to bring Master Feng into the palace on the orders of the Emperor. If we delay this important matter, can you bear the serious consequences?"
Unfortunately, the Feng Guards only obeyed Feng Yan's orders. One of the leaders had a blank expression on his face and said firmly, "The Patriarch orders that even if the sky falls today, not a single fly can be allowed into the Feng Mansion."
"You..." An Yi was so angry that his whole body was shaking, his eyes almost spitting fire, but he also realized something in an instant. He stopped pestering, gritted his teeth, and returned as quickly as possible to report.
Imperial Palace
Upon hearing the secret guard's reply, the emperor's face instantly darkened as if water could drip out of it. He clenched his fists tightly and shouted angrily, "Feng Yan!"
Then, as if realizing something, the anger on his face was gradually replaced by deep fear as he murmured to himself, "Feng Yan!"
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