bullyxtreme Chapter 747 Phoenix Returns to Its Nest (33)
Chapter 747 Phoenix Returns to Its Nest (33)
Nanxing continued to wander around the capital, but due to the high cost of living, he began writing letters to the Southern Liang Kingdom asking for money.
If he doesn't have any more money, he really will have to steal, rob, or sell himself.
Leaving now is impossible; he's about to succeed.
Fengchao's spies intercepted Nanxing's letter, saw that it was for money, made a note of it, and then let the letter go.
Lord Xu Jie said that all letters entering and leaving the capital must be registered, and the source and destination of the letters must be investigated. No information in the capital can escape their eyes.
There were dozens, if not hundreds, of letters coming and going from the capital, and not a single one was missed.
Shangguan Yi, Xu Jie, and the officials promoted by Xiong Bufan will still be under Xiong Bufan's management.
Several days passed, but there was still no news from Zhou Ying.
Wu Xinran felt overwhelmed by the recent events and could only seek solutions from Xiong Bufan. "Your Majesty, what should I do?"
Xiong Bufan: "Which matter are you referring to?"
Now that he finally has someone to do the work for him, Xiong Bufan still has some patience.
Wu Xinran began to plead guilty, "Your Majesty, I am guilty of what happened to the Wu family."
I have already demoted them to commoners and banished them from the capital.
Xiong Bufan was somewhat dissatisfied that her family's property hadn't been confiscated, but since the powerful clan had already been driven out of the capital, she couldn't say anything now. "Well, what about the other matter?"
Wu Xinran lowered her head and said, "Your Majesty, I was tricked by a villain and had a relationship with the envoy Nanxing."
"I intend to kill him to prevent future troubles, or send him back to the Southern Liang Kingdom."
She was indeed moved at the time, but after realizing what had happened, she was filled with murderous intent.
Xiong Bufan nodded, "If you like it, keep it with you. Send some porcelain to the Southern Liang Kingdom as a token of your marriage to their second prince."
"I'd rather tear down ten temples than break up one marriage," Xiong Bufan felt he couldn't bring himself to do such a heinous thing as separating lovers.
Wu Xinran was surprised by Xiong Bufan's words and immediately knelt on the ground, saying, "Your Majesty, I understand."
"I know about Zhou Ying's situation. You need to pay attention to it, otherwise the Wu family might not be able to leave the capital."
The Great Phoenix Dynasty is teeming with talent; even without you, there would be others.
When Xiong Bufan said this, his eyes were full of warning: if Zhou Ying was not found, the Wu family would be wiped out.
Wu Xinran: "Yes, Your Majesty."
She did intend to take action against Zhou Ying, but before she could, she disappeared and has not been found yet.
Xiong Bufan: "The Zhou Kingdom has recently shown signs of a counterattack. You should keep a close eye on it. The Dongqin Kingdom cannot be destroyed."
"It's Your Majesty."
Wu Xinran felt that nothing could be kept from Xiong Bufan, and that their emperor always found the most suitable person for the official position.
"You can leave now, I'm tired."
"Bless your Majesty."
Xiong Bufan was too lazy to open his eyes to look at Wu Xinran and lay on the rocking chair, dozing off.
Wu Xinran cautiously withdrew. Shangguan Yi glanced at Wu Xinran several times, and she knew that His Majesty would not raise a useless successor.
Just like a powerful dynasty, there are no useless people in the court.
Xiong Bufan: "Get ready, I'm going to check things out beyond the Great Wall."
Remember to be careful and don't reveal your whereabouts.
Shangguan Yi instinctively refused, "Your Majesty, you mustn't, you mustn't. It's so dangerous everywhere now. Besides, Lord Zhou is a lucky man and will surely return safely."
Xiong Bufan: "Stop talking nonsense and get to work. Remember to bring plenty of gold and silver."
"Yes."
"Bufan, are you really going to find Zhou Ying?"
Xiong Bufan shook his head. "Of course not, I'm planning to travel around the world."
Traveling around the states = robbing everywhere, especially the state of Zhou.
Kongkong: "Okay."
Xiong Bufan was being excessively diligent in the Zhou Kingdom world, and Kongkong was actually a little unaccustomed to it.
Shangguan Yi was left in the palace to assist Wu Xinran, while Xiong Bufan, carrying silver notes, drove an ordinary carriage and left the palace alone.
Upon hearing the news, Wang Shijun, accompanied by Congwen and Congli, secretly followed on horseback, determined to stay with His Majesty to the ends of the earth.
The emperor's departure from the capital was a major event, and Wu Xinran could not stop it. She could only send secret guards to follow him and protect him in secret.
Xiong Bufan always knew someone was following him, so he never paid for his food and always waited for his bodyguards to pay him.
Bodyguard: Who would be a good person who pays their boss out of pocket for their job?
Kongkong then realized he had been overthinking things. Xiong Bufan had always been Xiong Bufan; he had simply run away to avoid getting involved in the messy affairs of the palace.
I just wonder if Wu Xinran and Shangguan Yi will be devastated when they see Xiong Bufan's monthly expenses.
Xiong Bufan had no sense of direction, so he simply followed his instincts and before he knew it, he had left the territory of the Feng Dynasty and arrived in the neighboring small country of Dongqin.
Although he said he would have Wu Xinran send troops to search, Xiong Bufan himself was also very concerned.
The weather at the border is getting colder and colder. If we can't find them now, once it snows and the scent is hidden, they'll be even harder to find.
Wang Shijun followed behind, and after about half a month, his face showed signs of wear and tear.
Both Congwen and Congli were rescued by Wang Shijun, and they obeyed him without question, unable to harbor any thoughts of rebellion.
Xiong Bufan did not search near the battlefield, because if the body was really on the battlefield, it would have been found long ago.
It has been almost two months since Wu Xinran disappeared, so she is either dead or alive.
She searched along the river and the surrounding villages, hoping to find some clues. After all, the TV series told her that there were only two ways to go missing: either falling off a cliff or being swept away by the river.
Xiong Bufan considers himself a person who applies what he learns, especially the useful knowledge taught in TV dramas.
Kongkong: "Bufan, what if we find someone with amnesia?"
"Then I will respect her wishes."
Wang Shijun sat in the carriage, munching on a dry biscuit. Why wouldn't His Majesty turn around and look at him?
There is no man in this world who loves His Majesty more than him.
Congwen handed the hot water to Wang Shijun, saying, "Young master, please."
"Hmm, see if His Majesty has any water or tea to drink. If not, make some more."
"Yes."
Wang Shijun was sometimes afraid that Congwen and Congli would seduce Xiong Bufan, but thinking that His Majesty should not be so indiscriminate in his eating habits, he gave up the idea.
Xiong Bufan had always known that Wang Shijun was following him, but he didn't bother to drive him away because he was too lazy to do it.
He did not refuse the hot water that Wenhe brought him. Instead, he turned around, jumped into the river, caught two fish, and handed them to him, saying, "Take these back and use them to nourish your husband."
Congwen: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiong Bufan is occasionally generous, especially when he gives away food he doesn't like.
Wang Shijun, holding a telescope or something similar, had been observing Xiong Bufan's movements. When he saw Xiong Bufan jump into the river and catch two fish for them, he cursed Congwen in his heart.
He never expected His Majesty to catch fish for him. He must have done many good deeds in his past life to be able to meet His Majesty.