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Chapter 709 Nan Feng Held Hostage_1

Chapter 709: Chapter 709 Nan Feng Held Hostage_1

Lady Nan Feng had previously visited the Forbidden City and knew that every brick there was meticulously crafted. Even though this place was not the Qing Dynasty, this Imperial Palace should be even more carefully constructed and held more grandeur.

With this in mind, they walked all the way to the main hall and saw the Emperor high above on the Dragon Throne.

The reigning emperor was dressed in the Dragon Robe, wearing a crown, his countenance was radiant like jade, and his expression was grave, quite different from the one she saw at home that day.

It felt as if the person who had come home that day was not the Emperor, but someone else.

However, Lady Nan Feng realized that a different demeanor was required at home than on the court, and on the court, the Emperor had to look the part so as to dominate his ministers below.

Brother Ye and Lady Nan Feng were walking in the middle path, with identically dressed ministers on both sides - civil officials on one plot, military officers on another. The civil officials looked weak and humble, while the military officers stood upright and were quite spirited.

Lady Nan Feng felt it was a harmonious sight.

Brother Ye led Lady Nan Feng to kneel, he did so on one knee, while Lady Nan Feng knelt on both knees.

Since it was on the court, it was solemn, and Lady Nan Feng did not dare to act rashly, feeling that it was still necessary to be cautious, lest she gave them a hold on her.

After kneeling and performing the ceremonial bow, the emperor immediately declared "Rise," and they both stood up.

"Nangong Ye, after deep deliberation, I have decided to appoint you as the ’Great General of the Northern Expedition’, and raise the former Nangong General’s flag. Perform the sacrifice at noon today, and take up your post in the northern camp early tomorrow morning. Please accept the decree!"

"I accept the decree!"

Brother Ye got down on his knees again, then took the Holy Decree from Eunuch Wan.

When Brother Ye got up, the Emperor looked at Lady Nan Feng.

However, the Emperor’s tone had changed: "As for your wife, according to our dynasty’s laws, the wife of a first-rank general should be appointed by the royal family."

Brother Ye explained: "In response to the Emperor, I met my wife among the commoners, and we are already married in reality."

"I know, you are now the ’Great General of the Northern Expedition’, I should confer her as the first-rank general’s wife, but according to my investigation, your wife is from a humble background and doesn’t qualify."

Lady Nan Feng was somewhat stunned, what did he mean by that?

She was not good enough for Brother Ye?

Lady Nan Feng was about to speak up, but Brother Ye had already spoken: "I don’t understand, Emperor, what do you mean?"

The Emperor slowly spoke: "The qualifications for the highest rank general’s wife must be a daughter of an official above rank five or she herself is a lady official with more than one year of service, so I plan to let her first become an official in the palace, starting from a fifth-ranked Officer Siyuan, by the time you return victoriously, a grand wedding ceremony will be held according to the rituals of a high-ranking minister."

Both Brother Ye and Lady Nan Feng were shocked!

The Emperor’s move seemed to be well-intentioned on the surface, but in reality ... he was making Lady Nan Feng a hostage!

The Emperor knew that Lady Nan Feng had more weight in their hearts than Nangong Nini.

"Emperor ..." Brother Ye was about to speak, but the Emperor waved his hand: "This matter is settled, you can withdraw!"

Then, the Emperor had already left the Dragon Throne and was soon out of sight.

The civil and military officials below also dispersed one after another.

Only Elder Yen approached to comfort Brother Ye and Lady Nan Feng: "General Nangong Ye need not worry too much, in actuality, the Emperor also has good intentions. Lady Nan Feng is just a woman and cannot follow you to the battlefield, staying in the palace actually ensures her personal safety, this way there will be no further worries for the General on the battlefield."

However, Lady Nan Feng was puzzled: "If they really cared for my safety, they could have assigned me a guard. Why do they insist on confining me in the palace? I don’t want to, can Elder Yen go and speak to the Emperor again, please?"