Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 781: Eliminate Nan Feng_1

Chapter 781: Chapter 781: Eliminate Nan Feng_1

The Emperor showed Nan Feng the memorial that had just been relayed from the northern battlefront.

Upon opening it, Nan Feng recognised the familiar handwriting; it was Nangong Ye’s.

The first half detailed the process and losses of this battle, while the latter half reported that Dashun still harboured resentment and would occasionally launch attacks. It appeared that the war was far from over.

Meanwhile, Dajin had dispatched envoys in hopes of negotiating a ceasefire, promoting peace over conflict. But their envoy was killed by the Second Prince, implying a confrontation with Nangong Ye was imminent.

In other words, even though the barbarians were driven off, Nangong Ye would have to stay there longer.

Nan Feng felt a sense of disappointment.

She calculated the timeline; the war had been ongoing for nine months now.

It was now late autumn, the trees in the courtyard were tinted with yellow, leaves sporadically falling to the ground, burdening Nan Feng further with melancholy.

"Your Majesty, even though the war situation is unstable, can I request your permission to visit my husband?" Nan Feng asked the Emperor.

The Emperor, who was writing a response at the time, paused, his brush hung in the air as a droplet of ink fell onto the paper below, quickly spreading.

After a while, he put down his pen: "We will discuss it after the Autumn Hunt, Nan Feng. I want to take you with me to the hunt, as I heard you are adept at hunting. Is that true?"

"I am capable of hunting, however..." Nan Feng started, but before she could finish her sentence,

The Emperor interrupted her: "Let’s discuss this matter after the hunt."

He then stretched languidly: "With the situation in the North finally resolved, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

...

"Sister Nan Feng, things are already prepared," Xiaoqing said.

"Okay," Nan Feng responded indifferently, "and yours?"

"Mine is ready as well."

At that time, Nan Feng had already told the Emperor that she intended to take Xiaoqing with her.

As for after the Autumn Hunt, would the Emperor let her go?

Upon reflection, Nan Feng realised the Emperor had only said he’d discuss it after the hunt, he did not agree to let her go.

No matter, she had already waited for so long, a little longer wouldn’t hurt. If Nangong Ye didn’t return and the Emperor didn’t release her before the Spring Festival, she would secretly run away.

...

In the Dowager Empress’s residing quarters.

A guard named Gao De was kneeling in front of the Dowager Empress: "Your Highness, the Emperor is ready to depart. Do you have any further commands?"

"Who are the concubines that the Emperor is taking with him this time?" The Dowager Empress asked.

"Your Highness, they are Consort De, Lady Zhang Tao, Concubine Li, Lady Zhang Liangdi and other consorts," Gao De answered, "Also, Lady Nan Feng from Siyuan. It is said that Lady Nan Feng knows how to hunt."

The Dowager Empress glanced at Gao De indifferently: "Gao De, answer me honestly, how do I treat you normally?"

"Your Highness, this servant has been nurtured and cared for by you. Your Highness has shown me great kindness, without you, I would not have been able to serve as the Head of the Guards."

"What if I asked you to kill someone? Would you be willing?" The Dowager Empress replied.

Gao De was taken aback: "May I ask who Your Highness wishes to kill?"

The Dowager Empress twiddled the Buddha beads in her hand. She realized that if Nan Feng were to die, even if it was not her doing, Nan Feng’s death would still be due to her.

This Nan Feng was just too much trouble, as she was bewitching the Emperor. Keeping her within the palace was not a good thing. She had to be removed to eliminate any future risks.

As for Nangong Ye, they could claim that Nan Feng fell ill with a chill during her stay in the palace which resulted in her death. Once everything was dealt with, he, being a subject of the Emperor, would not dare to hold much resentment.

Anyhow, Nangong Ye was going to be removed from his position after his return from the war.

"Gao De, listen carefully, the person I want you to kill is..."

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