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Chapter 115 – How dare he report a victory
Those words were not spoken, but it was enough to scare a person.
Everyone knew that when Zhu Feng was a Prince in Peiping, he also asked those things from the Royal Government. It was just that he defended the country from invasion so his popularity, during Emperor Gao"s reign, even surpa.s.sed the Crown Prince"s prestige.
To the extent that when his nephew"s ascended the throne, he immediately began to erode the power of many of his uncles.
Now, this headache once again fell on Zhu Feng. Furthermore, it worsen even more.
At this moment, another man walked into the Wu Ying Palace and bowed to Zhu Feng to pay his respect.
It was the Left a.s.sistant Minister He Yi.
"This Minister greets His Majesty."
He nodded to all the people present, looked at Nan Yan again, glowing with smile.
Zhu Feng asked.
“What are you doing here ?”
He Yi a.s.serted.
“Just recently the Ministry of War has sent a detailed letter of his war"s victory. I came to deliver it in order to let His Majesty look over."
Then, he presented the report he was currently holding in his hand.
Zhu Feng"s face was already not good. After a while, Nan Yan saw that his deep black eyebrows were twisted together and she could even heard the sound of his teeth grinding.
“Good, good, good.”
He said it three time.
“Half of the city was burned, five thousands people were robbed, the granary was burned, nearly a thousand soldier lost their life and only eight hundred Yue"s people has been beheaded. And he actually dare to report the news ?!”
Everybody knew something was wrong.
Nan Yan, who was standing below, had antic.i.p.ate Zhu Feng"s anger as he was certainly going to tear the report and throw it on the floor. By now, she was shaking all over like a leaf because of fear.
As Zhu Feng raised his head and was about to tear the report, he suddenly saw her shivering from fear. He stayed silent for a while before he put his hand down.
Everyone was relieved.
Taking a deep breath, Zhu Feng closed the report and threw it on the Imperial Records. He disdainfully said.
“You tell me, what shall I do ? Should I reward him, give him silvers to reconstruct his city and put aside rations and fodder for his personal protection ?”
No one dared to speak.
Zhu Feng lifted his eyes.
"He Yi.”
He Yi hurriedly speaks.
“This Minister is here.”
“Tell me, what should I do ?
He Yi went silent for a while, then he uttered.
“This Minister thinks Your Majesty"s action can stabilize the public sentiment in the border. Besides, His Highness Jing w.a.n.g"s soldiers are at the border. Although they did not win many victories, they still had some deterrent effect to the soldiers of Yue Country. Your Majesty must not punish him."
“… “
"It is just… "
"Just what ?"
When Zhu Feng raised his head, he glanced not only Ye Zheng but also Jian Ruocheng beside him. He opening his mouth as if he wanted to say something but he hesitated.
In the end, neither of them said something.
At the end of the day, n.o.body dared to carelessly talk and drove a wedge between this kinship.
Jing w.a.n.g was still his brother after all.
After a moment"s silence, he waved his hand and said.
“Alright, let me think about this.”
“Yes.”
They all walked back slowly. Nan Yan followed them as they were about to leave the room.
"Si Nan Yan."
Several people all turn around to look at her surprised, Nan Yan was also dumbfound but she could only stop and turn round.
“This slave servant is here.”
Zhu Feng lowered his head, not looking at her.
“Are you alright ?”
“Thanking His Majesty for remembering. This servant is already feeling very good.”
“Good, then you will serve me tonight.”
“Ah ?”
Nan Yan was catch off guard but Zhu Feng only needed to cast her a glance and she did no longer say anything, only bowing head in acceptance.
End of Chapter
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