Chapter 263 Big Brother Returns
Ning Fengzhe's hands holding Yu Zhi trembled slightly involuntarily.
"Your Majesty..."
The emotion, joy, gratitude and expectation in my heart all turned into deep sorrow and pain.
As he bowed his head in admiration, Ning Fengzhe could not control his emotions, and he prostrated himself, tears streaming down his face.
"Your humble servant Ning Fengzhe would like to thank His Majesty for his great grace!"
Yan Yu hurriedly stood up half of her body and supported his arms.
"No need to be polite, please stand up."
Ning Fengzhe has not seen Pingsheng.
"I have one more thing to ask, please excuse me."
Yan Yu has a warm look on her face.
"If you have anything to say, just say it. I am all ears."
Ning Fengzhe's heart was sincere, and he even shed tears as he blamed himself.
"When the prince gave me medicine, I misunderstood that it was harmful and took the initiative to give it all to the doctors in the palace. I was completely unaware of the prince's courtesy to the wise and humble. I am guilty and I am willing to die with thousands of thorns!"
Yan Yu smiled, gentle and comforting.
"This king thought there was something big going on, but this is nothing."
"If the tonic is gone, I can make more. You praised me highly for my courtesy to the wise and humble. I have always felt that you are a good man and gentleman in giving gifts to the pharmacist and caring for the slave. What crime have you committed?"
"I gave you the medicine just because I wanted to show my concern for you. You have done a lot for my little sister. I have no greed in my thoughts. It is just a little warmth. A wise man is careful. I hope you understand her ulterior motives. I will not ask you to compromise. She cannot give you the care, so I will make it up to you."
Against the backdrop of the crystal, Ning Fengzhe's heart was moved, as if bathed in the spring breeze.
"Your Majesty..."
"My Lord, your grace is great. How dare I not repay you with my life and do my best to assist you? I only hope that Your Majesty will not abandon me!"
Yan Yu was stunned when he heard this, he couldn't believe it.
"Ah You?"
"Please speak more plainly and repeat yourself. Perhaps I have misunderstood you?"
"You mean... to assist me?"
Ning Fengzhe's eyes were sad.
"Your Majesty, are you unwilling to trust me?"
Yan Yu shook her head repeatedly.
"Absolutely not!"
"The surprise came so suddenly that I was not able to react in time. My royal brother, he is your father, so you don't want him anymore?"
Ning Fengzhe denied it sternly.
"How can blood ties be severed? I, your humble servant, will always be your father's son."
Yan Yu was puzzled.
"Then you..."
Ning Fengzhe's eyes were filled with emotion and joy.
"The vast rivers and mountains originally belonged to the Yan clan. This is the destiny of the people and their unity."
"It is a great crime to be rebellious and unjust, and it is unforgivable to betray one's teacher and destroy one's ancestors. My father is doing evil things, and I, a humble official, should dissuade him. How can I help him to do evil?"
"My humble servant wishes to support Yue Sheng and assist the prince in his quest to regain the throne. I will obey the will of heaven and save the people. I have no intention of being unfilial to my father. When the task is accomplished, I will kneel down to beg my father and mother, and retire to the mountains to take care of them. We can reunite as a family, and everyone will be happy."
Yan Yu smiled with relief.
"How can I bear to let you sacrifice your life like this? When the matter is accomplished, the throne will be yours to sit on."
Ning Fengzhe kowtowed in panic.
"Your Majesty, I have no such intention!"
Yan Yu added a little more strength and insisted on helping him stand up and sit down together.
"This is not a test, don't worry too much."
"This prince knows that you seek a high position without any ambition, but just want to protect your sister. In the past, the little sister followed the emperor brother, and the emperor brother loved her as his own daughter, so you focused on assisting her and never tried to seize the throne. Now, the little sister has abandoned you, and the emperor brother has also changed his mind. You feel helpless, so you have the intention to seize power."
"This is what I wish for, as long as she is fine."
"In fact, there is nothing wrong with my little sister ascending the throne, but I have selfish motives. I am afraid that she will be too busy with government affairs and focus on her career instead of love. After thinking it over, I think you are the most suitable one. Please don't refuse it."
Ning Fengzhe's behavior was subtle and respectful.
"Your Majesty, I appreciate your sincerity, but this is absolutely not allowed."
Yan Yu disagreed.
"Why should we be bound by etiquette?"
Ning Fengzhe was serious in his words and deeds, righteous in his speech, and able to explain the truth of things.
"Bundle, not entirely."
"I have some humble opinions, please take them seriously, Your Majesty. Since the Yan clan suppressed the rebellion in Xingliang, the world has been prosperous. A prosperous world requires a benevolent ruler. People like me, who are treacherous, may be able to live in a chaotic world, but it is difficult to maintain peace. Your Majesty is kind and righteous, wise and talented, brave and extraordinary. You should work hard to govern the country and save the people. How can you joke about the country?"
"The Yan clan has ruled the country for 520 years, with 25 emperors. Our ancestors worried about their families and saved money, which led to today's prosperity. Your Highness is in a dilemma, and there may be something wrong. We are watching from afar, feeling worried. You are the only bloodline left in the Yan clan, and you are our only hope. If Your Highness leaves, all the people in the world will be in dire straits and will never recover!"
Yan Yu nodded suddenly.
"I roughly understand. You mean that the Yan clan is equivalent to... Bai Yueguang in the world?"
Ning Fengzhe was confused and stunned.
"White Moonlight?"
"The Yan clan should be as bright as the sun, how could they be as weak as the moonlight?"
Yan Yu was distressed.
"Don't you understand what it means to be from the last century? I thought this word was ancient enough."
"I will think about it again, is there any other synonymous word?"
Before Yan Yu could think about it, Ning Fengzhe had already bowed to show his respect and presented one of the imperial edicts with both hands.
"I dare not accept the heavy responsibility from the Emperor Yue King. Please take back your order, Your Majesty!"
Yan Yu pushed it back and expressed his opinion seriously.
"This is what you deserve. You are not allowed to refuse my order."
Ning Fengzhe lowered his head even more.
"The minister obeys the order."
"I am overjoyed that Your Majesty has appointed me to this position. However, there is one thing I would like to ask Your Majesty for your approval."
Yan Yu smiled patiently.
"You said."
Ning Fengzhe carefully took Yu's order into consideration, and spoke with righteousness and integrity.
"No merit, no reward. The prince showed me kindness and pretended to save my life, and all the officials in the Supervisory Office saw it. Even if they were not narrow-minded, they could not help but mind it. The prince favors me, and I am not worthy of the position. The officials are bound to be dissatisfied. Moreover, I need to stay by my father's side to cooperate with him from inside and outside."
"Therefore, Your Highness, please hold off on announcing your decree until I have made achievements. Your Highness will then reward me according to my merits and announce it to the world. I have many senior ministers above me, so Your Highness, please treat them fairly and do not disappoint your loyal subjects."
Yan Yu agreed as he was told.
"Well, okay, let's hold off on that."
Ning Fengzhe added.
"In addition, the imperial decree for Xi'er to restore her identity should not be implemented immediately."
Yan Yu expressed her confusion.
"Why?"
Ning Fengzhe frowned slightly.
"Firstly, Lord Feng, the Minister of the Secret Affairs, will notice something and will certainly become suspicious. Xi'er's identity has not changed, so I still have a chance to gain He'er's trust. Once Xi'er's identity is restored, He'er will know that the prince is very kind, and I will have no hope of changing my mind."
He turned his elegant face and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"Secondly, I have a personal wish. I want to give Xi'er a gift once everything is done and completed."
Yan Yu looked confused.
"Congratulatory gift?"
The ripples of the clear spring seem to reflect Ning Fengzhe's face, with thin ripples and a hint of tenderness.
"Well, congratulations to Xi'er on being crowned queen."
Yan Yu was shocked.
"you……"
Ning Fengzhe's smile of relief was still moving even now.
"Your Highness, you love your wife and all her family members. I am ashamed that I cannot do that. I am willing to marry my sister off and entrust her to Your Highness' care. I feel very relieved."
Yan Yu lowered her eyes, looking lost.
"But she... doesn't love me."
Ning Fengzhe smiled helplessly.
"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much."
Yan Yu's tone was firm.
"I'm not worrying too much, she really doesn't love me."
He looked at Ning Fengzhe intently, with a hint of jealousy in his eyes.
"I always feel that there is someone she is thinking of in her heart."
Ning Fengzhe understood and was suddenly startled.
"what?"
"Did she say that herself?"