The boat docked at the pier outside Changqing City.
Because Jian Ruocheng was by his side, although he knew that Zhu Xuan wanted to bite him to death, he still had to provide for himself with delicious food and drink. Even, during the few days on the boat, the room was specially arranged, and there was a maid who served him personally. .
It doesn't matter whether it's serving or monitoring, but at least, during the past two days when the injury on her neck hasn't healed, as a "hostage", she's been living comfortably.
At this moment, they have arrived at Changqing City.
Nanyan stood on the deck, leaning on the railing and watching the colorful flags fluttering on the pier. The crowd who came to welcome His Highness King Ning was not small, not at all inferior to the grandeur of the Dashentang pier when the capital was moved.
"It's so majestic."
Nan Yan said coldly to herself.
However, the wind on the river was still strong, even though she was leaning on the fence, she staggered slightly.
Immediately, a hand stretched out from behind, firmly supporting her shoulder.
As soon as she felt the temperature of that palm, Nan Yan shuddered.
Turning around, she saw Jian Ruocheng standing behind her.
Before Nan Yan frowned, she only supported her to stand still, Jian Ruocheng immediately withdrew her hand, lowered her head, and said softly, "Sorry."
"..."
Nan Yan glanced at him, but said nothing.
Since that day, when Jian Ruocheng couldn't help stretching out his hand to her, during the next two days on the boat, when the two of them met, it was always awkward.
Although I try my best to avoid meeting him, but after all, it is on a ship, there is only such a big place, I can't see him when I look down.
like this moment.
In the past, being able to get along with someone like Jian Ruocheng was very easy and enjoyable.
But it's different now, ever since he stretched out his hand that day, everything has become more complicated.
Nan Yan also understood in her heart that it was impossible for them to return to the original relationship that was as clear as water and as bright as a mirror.
It's just that Jian Ruocheng—
She couldn't see him clearly.
I always thought that he was a handsome and handsome young man. In fact, until now, anyone who saw him would think so too, but what he did these days really made it impossible for him to be compared with the former Qingfeng Qingyue. Jian and the two sons associate together.
"The boat is about to dock, so be careful."
After saying this, Jian Ruocheng took another step back.
His voice was still as gentle as before, and he was also meticulous about his thoughts.
But Nanyan could only nod dryly.
Turn away, avoiding his gaze.
However, he could feel that his gaze was always on him.
And Zhu Xuan and Zhai Yun, who were standing on the other side of the deck, were also looking at them with different eyes.
After a long while, Zhai Yun sneered and said, "What do you mean you listened to the sage's words since you were young, and you have been trained by the court, isn't it just a womanizer?"
"The widow has a disease, and the widow is lustful."
Zhu Xuan on the side said with a smile: "Besides, my fair lady, a gentleman is so good, isn't it just right for him to be like this?"
"However, he still keeps a little distance from that 'imperial concubine'."
"Um."
"Does that mean that in his heart, he still guards his 'righteousness of a monarch and his ministers'?"
Speaking of this, Zhu Xuan's eyes flickered slightly.
Zhai Yun sneered and said, "Your Highness, if he still has the 'righteousness of a monarch and his ministers' in his heart, where will he put you? Your Highness has to guard against this."
Zhu Xuan's eyes turned cold.
"This, the king knows."
"..."
"However, don't worry," he said while tapping his palms rhythmically with a fan, and muttered, "I've already returned to Changqing City, you can do whatever you want—take your time."
Zhai Yun glanced at him.
Then said: "Yes."
Soon, the boat docked.
After they came to a complete stop, they slowly walked up to the pier, and those who knelt down to greet them were the people from Prince Ning's Mansion, many of them came.
The leader was a thin, middle-aged man in a dark blue gown, like a dead bamboo, about fifty years old, with a fluttering beard and bright eyes.
He is the long history of Prince Ning's Mansion, Shi Yiru.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness King Ning."
"Well, Yiru, you're here."
Zhu Xuan glanced at him, and then said, "Is everything okay here during the time this king has left?"
"Everything is safe and sound."
"very good."
It seemed that he was very relieved of him, and after only one question, Zhu Xuan didn't ask any more questions, but looked at the crowds of people around him again, and said, "Today's scene is too big."
This Shi Yiru said calmly: "Whether the prince succeeds in Beiping or not, we still have to talk about pomp and circumstance, we can't be timid."
Zhu Xuan laughed out loud.
"but-"
"But what?"
"This time, even the governor came to the pier to greet the prince, but according to the inspector, he never showed up."
"oh?"
Zhu Xuan raised his eyebrows and looked to the other side.
As the owner of this fiefdom, he has supreme power here. Although there are government offices set up by the imperial court, in fact, they have no practical use.
The so-called governors and inspectors must also get his consent to do things, otherwise, any laws and regulations of the imperial court cannot be implemented in his fiefdom.
At this time, Governor Zhao Gan stepped forward and saluted him with a smile: "My lord."
This man was about forty years old, with a round fleshy face, his small eyes were narrowed, and there were only two gaps when he smiled. He had a good temper and never made trouble for himself.
Zhu Xuan also turned to him: "Master Zhao is also here."
"My lord is busy with the important event of moving the capital this time. The officials and others have not been able to share the worries of my lord and the emperor. I can only greet my lord here and say my greetings in vain."
Zhu Xuan smiled: "Where."
He glanced behind him again.
Sure enough, the thorn head did not show up.
A cold light flashed in his eyes, but he still had a smile on his face, and said: "The governor has his own affairs to deal with, so he doesn't need to spend time on this king. You, go back."
"yes."
This Zhao Gan is really good-tempered, and he is not annoyed at being called to come and go.
Turn around and leave.
But just after he took two steps, Zhu Xuan called him again: "Master Zhao."
"The officer is here."
He turned his round body back and walked back, bowing his hands and saluting: "What orders does the lord have?"
Zhu Xuan looked at him and said: "The king has been on the boat for the past two days, and I don't know if there is any news from the court."
"this-"
"Why? Could it be that the imperial court gave you the order of the governor, can't this king know?"
"Of course not," Zhao Gan hurriedly apologized with a smile, and said, "It's just that there is no news or order from Beiping. I heard that the emperor has not gone to court in the past few days."
"oh… "
Zhu Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly.
Nanyan stood behind him, and frowned upon hearing the news.
She asked subconsciously: "Did you tell me what happened to the emperor?"