Crane City is not a strategically important place, and has rarely been baptized by war. The people here work at sunrise and rest at sunset. They have always lived a peaceful life. Unlike the people in Beiping, after today's war, Everyone was terrified like a frightened bird, hiding at home and not daring to come out.
Even without the curfew, the streets are deserted.
Wen Ye rode his horse and galloped, and returned to Jinlou Bieyuan in a short while.
Walking all the way in, the other garden was also very quiet, so he walked directly outside Liuhe Hall.
"My humble minister pays homage to the emperor."
Zhu Feng was originally sitting in a chair, reading by the candlelight on the table, although he hadn't even turned a page during the time before Wen Ye came.
"You came."
He calmly closed the book and put it at hand: "How is the battle going?"
"Reporting to the emperor, the rebel army has failed to attack the city, and has temporarily retreated to set up camp twenty miles outside the city. However, I suspect that they will definitely come back tomorrow."
"King Ning's people are not good at attacking the city, but they will definitely think of another way."
"Wei Chen has already ordered the people below to deal with it in various ways."
"No matter what, these few days, you have to keep it for me."
"..."
Wen Ye was slightly taken aback, and glanced at him.
Of course you have to keep it.
The emperor is in the city, if you don't guard it, the whole world will change.
Said in a deep voice, "I understand."
The two chatted a few more words. Although Wen Ye was young, he was also a general who had followed Zhu Feng for many years. He had a lot of experience and responded well. .
So he said, "Okay, go down and rest."
"Weichen will leave."
Wen Ye bowed his hands in salute, turned around and was about to leave.
But just as he turned around, Zhu Feng suddenly remembered something and said, "Wait a minute."
Wen Ye hurriedly turned around: "What other orders does the emperor have?"
Zhu Feng was silent for a while, looked at him, and suddenly said: "After Jian Ruocheng was dismissed from office, did she go to Changqing City?"
"..."
For some reason, he suddenly asked about this person.
Wen Ye frowned when he recalled how he felt when he was an inspector in Changqing City and saw Jian Ruocheng turn to King Ning.
He said, "Yes."
Zhu Feng's heart sank.
But his face was the same as before, but because the light was not too bright, it looked a little dark, and he said solemnly: "These days, he has been making suggestions for King Ning?"
"this-"
Wen Ye thought for a while, and said honestly: "He has indeed been working in Prince Ning's mansion. However, the humble minister does not associate with King Ning, so he seldom goes to Prince Ning's mansion, so how much of King Ning's affairs is his responsibility. Those who come up with suggestions, I don't know the details."
Zhu Feng took a deep breath.
After a while, he waved his hand: "Go down."
"yes."
Wen Ye retreated from the Liuhe Hall a little uneasy, the surroundings were already pitch black, and when he saw that there was only one candle in the room, which looked extraordinarily gloomy, he couldn't help but feel a little heavy.
At this time, why did the emperor suddenly ask about Jian Ruocheng
He was dismissed from office, went to work in Prince Ning's mansion, and even attacked the emperor with King Ning on the altar. Haven't these things happened for a long time? The people around him should have already told him.
He shook his head, turned and left.
The Yishou Hall closest to Liuhe Hall was also brightly lit. Queen Xu Miaoyin, who had been busy all day, did not rest, but also sat in a chair, listening to the news that the little eunuch Xiao Menzi brought back from outside.
"The rebels were repulsed?"
"Yes, empress, the rebels have retreated."
A smile appeared on Xu Miaoyin's face.
Although she is also considered a general's tiger girl, she is not as familiar with general affairs as Zhu Feng after all. Zhu Feng can completely leave it to Wen Ye to do it, but as a queen, she can't be so relieved about the battle that is close at hand.
After hearing the news all the time, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chun'er and Bihe beside them immediately laughed and said, "This is great."
But Xu Miaoyin thought for a while, and then said: "I still can't completely relax, King Ning has been plotting for so long this time, it is impossible to retreat after losing a battle, besides—"
Today's match is not a defeat.
Just don't lose or win.
"They will definitely continue to attack the city. We still have to be cautious."
Chun'er and Bihe looked at each other, a little helpless: "What can we do?"
"Yes, the emperor is not in a hurry."
"Empress, why don't you go back to Beiping to send troops this time? Not even a single person?"
Xu Miaoyin was silent for a moment and did not speak.
Everyone has been anxious about this matter for a day, but Zhu Feng insisted on this. The only one who can persuade him is Heyi, who is in Beiping again. Now, everyone is a little helpless.
It would be great if Si Nanyan could be persuaded.
Speaking of which, when Si Nanyan came back this time, something seemed to have happened between Zhu Feng and her, which surprised them a little.
Xu Miaoyin thought for a while and said, "How is the imperial concubine?"
Chun'er hurriedly said: "My servant went to see her later, the noble concubine is fine, after drinking the medicine, she can speak more fluently. Her injury is really scary."
"Then, has the emperor passed by?"
"No."
"No?"
This surprised Xu Miaoyin a little.
They came back from Changqing City, and along the way, Zhu Feng stayed by Si Nanyan's side, making them feel like they were back in the past, when the emperor still favored noble concubines.
Originally thought that after entering the Golden Tower Garden and settling everything, the emperor would definitely visit her.
Why didn't you go
Xu Miaoyin thought for a while and said, "Didn't you go once?"
"Maybe not."
Chun'er and Bihe looked at each other.
Bi He said softly: "Your Majesty, it is true, whether the imperial concubine is favored or not, you are so worried about her."
Xu Miaoyin sighed: "I am not worried about her, but the emperor."
"..."
"Since using Taishang Wangqing, the emperor's situation has been unstable, especially his attitude towards the imperial concubine."
"..."
"If he can stabilize, many things will probably go much smoother."
"..."
"Why did he become indifferent to the imperial concubine all of a sudden?"
Chun'er stood aside, listened to her murmur, blinked her eyes, suddenly remembered something, and said: "By the way, Empress Empress, I saw today that Lady Qin seems to have gone to the garden to find the emperor. Talked to the emperor for a while."
"oh?"
When Xu Miaoyin heard this, for some reason, her heart moved slightly.
"What did they say?" she asked.
"Here, the slave girl stood far away, and didn't dare to go over to listen. But it seems that the emperor's complexion is not very good."
Xu Miaoyin frowned.