It was a sunny day in May in Chang 'an. It was a good day for an outing.
A group of people escorted several carriages and quietly left Long Qingchi's island.
They first turned to the house that Yang Fan had set up on the left side of the lake. Yang Fan had paid enough wages and hired enough workers, so the house was built quickly. A courtyard was on flat ground, with connected houses, rockeries, ponds, and pavilions. Everything was beginning to take shape. Judging from the scale, it must be a big house as big as a noble's.
The Yang family was not short of money. As long as it was not over the limit, it could be as luxurious as possible.
Yang Fan did not disturb the craftsmen who were in the middle of their work. The carriages stopped to the side. Wan'er had already been instructed by Yang Fan to know which courtyard was prepared for her. So, after the carriages stopped and the bamboo curtain rolled up, her bright eyes turned and found the place.
Wan 'er had never seen an elegant and beautiful courtyard, but this house meant a lot to her. It would be her home. Although she wasn't free right now and it would be difficult for her to spend a long time with her beloved, she was still filled with boundless joy as she looked at the elegant courtyard that was gradually taking shape.
The carriages quickly left the construction site and continued south. The curtain was put down. Wan 'er leaned on the soft cushion and stroked her bulging belly. She imagined that she and Yang Fan would sit in the flower bushes and bamboo pavilions, and the cute child would run and jump on their knees. She was a little dazed for a moment.
Wan 'er had been in Chang' an for more than a month. During this period, she had only met with a few eunuchs who stayed in the Chang 'an Imperial Palace and asked about the renovation of the palace. In fact, it was not her but Shu Xiaomiao who showed up. Shu Xiaomiao said that he had measles and wore a "dew" hat when he met with the eunuchs. Only those who were very familiar with Wan 'er could tell it was real.
Nowadays, the imperial city and the palace were all under construction. The palaces in the palace needed to be repaired, the courtyards cleaned, and even the silt in the ponds cleaned. Chang 'an was flattening the streets and cleaning up the city. Even the moat outside the city was being cleaned, so there were laborers and craftsmen everywhere.
It had not rained in the past few days, so it was inevitable that dust was flying everywhere. Therefore, they did not roll up the curtain until the carriages and horses had left Chang 'an. The place they were heading to was Fanchuan, which was once the territory of the famous Han Dynasty general Fan Kuai. Fan Chuan, Qujiang, and Ba Shang were all located in the southern suburbs of Chang 'an. The scenery there was extremely beautiful.
Today's outing was Zhang Changzong's idea. After staying on the island for a month, Zhang Changzong started to feel bored. Although the island's scenery was beautiful, looking at it every day made him feel bored. In addition, he had already given all the gifts he needed, and there were not many visitors. Zhang Changzong decided to invite Yang Fan to travel with him.
Wan 'er was about to give birth in a little more than a month. These days, Yang Fan accompanied her every day. They were very affectionate and affectionate. At this time, how could he be in the mood to accompany Zhang Changzong? Zhang Changzong invited him again and again. When Wan 'er heard about it, she became interested and wanted to come with him.
Although Wan 'er had a big belly, she was also a restless person. She could not do anything in the palace before, but now she had the opportunity to wander in the mountains and enjoy the wild, especially with Yang Fan accompanying her. Naturally, she wanted to go. Seeing that she was very interested, Yang Fan decided to go to Fanchuan.
The carriage rumbled and suddenly, a dozen riders caught up from behind. The riders were dressed in bright clothes and riding fast horses. At first glance, one could tell that they were from a rich family. Yang Fan and his group were originally traveling in a light carriage. The bodyguards had all changed into casual clothes, and at Yang Fan's request, they deliberately kept a low profile. Their appearance was even weaker than that group of people.
The group of rich servants who came later were accompanying a young master. This young master was Du Wentian from the Du family of Jingzhao. The Du family was a Guanlong aristocratic family. Since the Wei and Jin dynasties, they had always been famous and famous. Because the mansions of the Du family of Jingzhao and the Wei family of Jingzhao were both in Fanchuan, south of the city, there was a saying in Chang 'an, "Wei Du in the south of the city, go to Tian Chi Wu".
Today, the Guanlong aristocratic family had completely declined, but a starving camel was still bigger than a horse. As one of the top aristocratic families in Guanlong, the Du family was still an extremely powerful family in Chang 'an.
Because of the Shanghai Wan 'er, Yang Fan's carriages could not travel too fast. Therefore, when they heard the urgent sound of hooves behind them, Yang Fan's people consciously moved to the side of the road, wanting to let those people pass first. Du Wentian did indeed intend to pass the people in front of him, but when he got close, he couldn't help but slow down.
With just one glance, he noticed the several women surrounding Wan 'er's carriage. On the left and right were Gao Ying and Lan Yiqing. Behind them, on horses or donkeys, were a few palace maids dressed in green. All of them had delicate features and graceful figures.
As a man, the first thing he noticed was the women in this group, especially the beautiful women. Even older men were the same, not to mention that this young master Du was originally a young man, and he was most fond of women.
When they heard the sound of hooves, Gao Ying and Lan Yiqing gently pulled on the reins and turned their heads to look. Both of them were dressed in tight clothes, with graceful figures and beautiful faces. Du Wentian was stunned when he saw them.
His gaze swept over Lan Yiqing's face, and he only felt that this young girl was delicate and adorable, both happy and angry at the same time. Then he looked at Gao Ying, who was valiant and heroic, but also had an indescribable beauty. Even though he was used to seeing beautiful women, he couldn't help but secretly praise her.
When he saw the clothes of these two beauties and their position, he knew that they were the attendants of the woman in the carriage. If the attendants and maids were already so beautiful, then what about the master of the carriage? If the master was ugly, he definitely wouldn't have chosen a group of beautiful maids to serve by his side. Du Wentian's curiosity was piqued by the maids who knew the master.
He whipped the horse faster and caught up to the carriage. When he looked into the carriage, he saw that the curtain was actually lifted, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed. When women from rich families went out, they would definitely wear a curtain to cover their faces, but inside the carriage, they didn't have to be so particular. At this time, the curtain of the carriage was rolled up, and Wan 'er was also looking out curiously. Du Wentian saw what she looked like with one glance.
With one glance, Du Wentian's heart shook. The beauty in the carriage looked to be about twenty years old. Her skin was as white as snow, and she had almond-shaped eyes and eyebrows. Her red lips were slightly parted, and her pearly white teeth were sparkling. Her delicate and alluring appearance was just like a ripe honey peach, and she had an astonishing charm. Du Wentian had seen many people, but he had never had such a breathtaking feeling.
Even though Wan 'er was pregnant, only her belly was slightly bigger. Her facial features were slightly fuller than before, and there wasn't much change. It was because of this that she was able to hide from Wu Zetian for so long. At this time, she was sitting in the carriage. Du Wentian couldn't see her figure, but he could see her face from the small window.
Wan 'er, who was originally beautiful, had become much more charming ever since she got pregnant. Especially after she put on a plum blossom makeup to hide the scar between her eyebrows, she had an even more astonishing charm. Du Wentian looked at her age and charm, and guessed that she was not a girl who was about to be married.
Du Wentian relied on his family background and good looks to ruin the reputation of many good girls. Now that he saw the woman in the carriage was married, his interest didn't diminish. Such a beauty was originally hard to come by, and he was not willing to let it go so easily. He immediately slowed down the speed of the horse and stopped behind Yang Fan and the others.
Xingjiao Temple was in front of them, and they could already see the magnificent temple complex. After Master Xuanzang passed away, he was first buried in Bailu Plain (Ba Shang). Later, he was buried here during the reign of Emperor Gaozong, and he built a spiritual pagoda and temple for this. Thus, Xingjiao Temple's position in the Buddhist world of Chang 'an was established.
Wan 'er originally believed in Buddhism, and now that she was pregnant, she wanted to go to the Buddha to pray for her child. As soon as they saw Xingjiao Temple, Wan' er wanted to worship the Buddha, so she poked her head out and gave an order to Lan Yiqing who was beside her. Lan Yiqing drove the horse forward, and reported Wan 'er's order to Yang Fan and Zhang Changzong.
Zhang Changzong didn't agree, and Yang Fan didn't have any objections. He just wanted to accompany his woman, so he gave the order and the group slowed down. Du Wentian followed them all the way, and when he saw that they were going to Xingjiao Temple, he quickly dismounted in front of Xingjiao Temple, and pretended to go to the temple to worship the Buddha. He quietly called over a trusted servant and gave a few orders.
That trusted servant often helped Du Wentian with his affairs. He immediately led the horse to the tree, and while tying the reins, he casually talked to one of Yang Fan's guards, "Is your master also going to Xingjiao Temple to pray? How should I address your master? "
The guard answered, "My master's surname is Yang."
The servant sent by Du Wentian was secretly shocked, and thought, "Could it be someone from the Yang family of Hongnong? This time, I'm afraid young master won't have any ideas about their women. "
The Hongnong Yang family's legacy was even longer than the Du family's. Starting from the Western Han Dynasty's Prime Minister Yang Chang Xing, then his great-great-grandson Yang Zhen became a military officer and was known as the 'Confucius of Guanxi'. Yang Zhen's son Yang Bing, grandson Yang Ci, and great-grandson Sun Biao were the 'Four Generations, Three Dukes'. The Yang family's name was known throughout Guanzhong.
The descendants of Yang Zhen's son, Yang Feng, were also high-ranking officials. From the "Three Yangs of Western Jin" to the Yang brothers of Northern Wei, they were all famous. The royal family of the Sui dynasty, the Duke of Yue, Yang Su, and his son, Xuan Gan, all the way to the loyal Yang family. This kind of old aristocratic family had a very strong foundation.
Although Du Wentian was lustful, if the other party was from the Yang family of Hongnong, he would have to restrain his lust. This person was unscrupulous and unscrupulous in front of those he could subdue, but he never provoked those with a strong background. Therefore, although he had a bad reputation, the elders of the Du family knew nothing about him.
The noble servant's mind was racing, but his face showed a happy smile. He said, "Is your master a descendant of the Yang family of Hongnong? Haha, then he is not an outsider. My family and the Yang family of Hongnong are friends. Which branch of the Yang family does your master belong to? "
Yang Fan's bodyguard tied up the horse and lightly replied, "My master has nothing to do with the Yang family of Hongnong." He then turned and left, not wanting to talk to him any longer.
Wan 'er got off the carriage and walked into Xingjiao Temple with the help of Shu Xiao Miao. Du Wentian also pretended to go to the temple to offer incense and caught up. When he saw that the unforgettable beauty was pregnant, he couldn't help but feel disappointed. But in the blink of an eye, he saw Shu Xiao Miao who was supporting Wan 'er. Shu Xiao Miao was a mixed-blood. She was very beautiful and had a unique charm. When Du Wentian saw her, he couldn't help but covet her.
At this time, the servant had already rushed in front of him. Du Wentian asked in a low voice, "Who are they?"
The servant answered, "They said their surname is Yang."
Du Wentian frowned and said, "The Yang family of Hongnong?"
The servant smiled and said, "No, I have already asked clearly. They have nothing to do with the Yang family of Hongnong."
Du Wentian thought about it carefully. This group of people had a master, a servant, and a pregnant woman, so they must be from Chang 'an. But in his impression, except for the Yang family of Hongnong, there did not seem to be any powerful family in Chang' an with the surname Yang. His desire for lust rose again.
His lustful eyes glanced at the graceful figure of Shu Xiao Miao, and then looked at the strong and graceful figures of Gao Ying and Lan Yiqing. He thought to himself, "Let's have a taste of these little beauties first. As for the beautiful woman … it won't be too late to seduce her in the future!"
Thinking of this, he smiled and ordered, "Follow them!"
In front of Zhang Changzong, Yang Fan couldn't be too close to Wan 'er. So he walked shoulder to shoulder with Zhang Changzong. Wan' er had someone to take care of her, so she didn't have to look back all the time. He didn't know that during this outing, he would be targeted by an ignorant and lecherous person, which caused such a big trouble.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
