Yang Fan clasped his hands behind his back and leisurely looked around the living room he was in.
This living room had white stone steps and a vermilion lacquer door. In the hall, there was a table, a table, a pillar, and a plaque, all of which were ancient. On the walls of the two rooms, there were several freehand landscapes painted in ink. On the pillar in the middle of the hall, there was a couplet that read, "There are three parts of water, four parts of bamboo, seven parts of bright moon; from the five-step tower, ten steps of the pavilion, a hundred steps of cool breeze."
Although the hall was deep, the windows were wide open, reflecting a bright light without the slightest hint of darkness. Outside the window, the rockery and wisteria were overflowing with greenery. Its natural charm complemented the simple and ancient style of the hall. Whether it was a stone or a wood outside the hall, or a pillar or a beam in the hall, they all carried a special flavor left behind by time, showing a special kind of solemnity and solemnity.
With Yang Fan's current financial resources, he could also decorate such a hall, but even if he built it exactly the same as this guest hall, even if there was no difference between the curtains and the bonsai, he would not be able to create the flavor of this hall. This flavor was accumulated in this hall for more than two hundred years, it was not something that could be replicated by artificial means.
This was the old house of the Du family, every brick, tile, grass, and wood had a story, but Li Guo'er did not like it very much, but this was her temporary place to live, it was not good for her to make any changes. If this was her house, the furnishings in the hall would be inlaid with gold and jade, and the curtains would also be made of silk and silk, extremely extravagant to suit her taste.
"It's rare for General Yang to visit my humble home, what a surprise!"
Following a teasing remark, Li Guo'er slowly walked out from behind the screen. The crimson gauze dress and the light yellow skirt made her waist slender and chest straight. Her wet hair was playfully tied up, and her face was elegant and otherworldly, like the first green on the top of a mountain in spring.
At this time, she was not painted in red, nor decorated with jade or gold, but because of this, she revealed a kind of unadorned elegance. Even if he hated her character, Yang Fan could not help but have his eyes brighten when he saw her, secretly praising this woman's extraordinary beauty.
"What?"
Li Guo'er saw the appreciation in Yang Fan's eyes and couldn't help but feel happy, she stood gracefully and looked at Yang Fan with a smile, spun around and said, "Am I beautiful?"
Yang Fan restrained the admiration in his eyes and cupped his hands towards her, saying: "This Yang greets Your Highness."
Li Guo 'er raised her chin and snorted softly. She walked past him and purposely brushed her fragrant dress against his robes. She stood still in front of him and said, "Is General Yang here to look for my husband? It's a pity he's not at home today. He went to Quchi to drink. "
Yang Fan followed her and turned around. Looking at her black hair, he said in a low voice, "The so called visit to Prince Consort Wu is just an excuse. Princess has always been intelligent. Could it be that you can't guess that this Yang has come for Your Highness? "
Li Guo'er raised her eyebrows and said, "What are you looking for me for?" As she asked, she couldn't help feeling nervous in her heart. It can't be. Could it be that he found out about the rumor that Du Wentian had people spread so quickly? And he found out about it on me?
Yang Fan said in a low voice, "This Yang has been entrusted by Zhang Fengchen to ask Your Highness about something!"
Li Guo'er was stunned. She suddenly turned around and faced him. She said in shock, "Zhang Changzong? What does he want to ask me? "
The purpose of Yang Fan's visit today was to 'beat the grass and scare the snake'. When Yang Fan said this, he was paying attention to her reaction. As long as her expression changed, it would be impossible to hide it from his eyes. However, Li Guo'er's surprised expression was not fake at all.
Seeing this, Yang Fan couldn't help but think, "Could it be that I'm being overly suspicious? Does the rumor that Du Wentian spread have nothing to do with her? If that's the case, then I don't need to worry so much. I just need to teach that Du Wentian a lesson and let him know how powerful he is. From then on, he will shut up. "
Yang Fan didn't know that this was because when Du Wentian carried out Li Guo'er's orders, he had secretly changed the adulterer's name. He suddenly mentioned Zhang Changzong. If Li Guo'er knew the details, of course she would have some reaction. However, in Li Guo'er's heart, she still thought that the male lead in the rumor was him, Yang Fan. When Yang Fan suddenly mentioned Zhang Changzong, of course she would be puzzled.
In that instant, hundreds of thoughts ran through both of their minds. When Yang Fan thought about how Li Guo'er went to visit Wan'er on the island in the middle of the lake, he still couldn't let it go. He wanted to probe again, but there were still four palace maids standing in the corner of the hall. Just now, the two of them didn't speak loudly. If he continued to speak quietly, he was afraid that it would arouse suspicion.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan laughed and said, "This matter is a long story, can I discuss it with Princess in private?"
Li Guo'er originally thought that he was here because of the rumor in the marketplace. She didn't expect him to suddenly mention Zhang Changzong. No matter how hard Li Guo'er tried, she couldn't figure out what there was to talk about between her and Zhang Changzong. Her curiosity was piqued and she said, "If that's the case, please follow me to the small study room to talk!"
This small study room was next to the living room, hidden behind a screen. The furnishings in the small study room were naturally more luxurious than the living room, and as graceful as possible.
Li Guo'er brushed her skirt and sat down on the Luohan couch. Her elbow rested on the kang table, her left foot landed on the footstool, and her right leg crossed over her left knee. Under her skirt, a delicate and cute embroidered shoe was revealed, swaying gently. This posture in front of a man other than her husband was unavoidably a little inappropriate. But with her slender waist bent, it made her waist look like a restraint. With the embroidered shoe swaying lightly, she looked even more mischievous and cute.
Li Guo'er rested her chin on her hand and glanced at Yang Fan with a smile that wasn't a smile. She said, "Well, there's no one else here other than you and me. If you have anything to say, feel free to say it."
She didn't ask Yang Fan to sit down. Towards Yang Fan, she naturally didn't need any hospitality. Yang Fan slowly walked to the chair opposite her. There was a table beside the chair and on the table was a green muslin window. On both sides of the window was a pair of couplets, which read, "Don't be arrogant, you will have your own creation. Everything is decided by Heaven. Why bother using traps!"
Yang Fan skimmed through this pair of couplets before turning around. He calmly lifted the hem of his robe and sat down on the chair. He calmly said, "Zhang Fengchen clearly knows the real reason why Shangguan Daizhi was sent to Chang 'an."
When Li Guo'er heard the four words "Shangguan Wan 'er", her expression suddenly changed. "He really knows! Du Wentian, this idiot. Not only is he useless in bed, he is even more useless in doing things. He actually let others find him so quickly. If it weren't for the fact that I really have no one to use in Chang 'an, I wouldn't have used this useless person no matter what! "
Li Guo'er's sudden change in expression was naturally seen by Yang Fan. He finally confirmed that Li Guo'er must have been involved in this matter. Yang Fan slowly said, "Shangguan Daizhi has been serving the Emperor since he was 14 years old. For many years, he has been the person that His Majesty relies on and trusts the most. That is why His Majesty cares and cares for Shangguan Daizhi so much. Your Highness should be clear about this?"
Li Guo'er sneered and raised her eyebrows. Since the matter had already been exposed, there was no need for her to hide it anymore. She sneered and said, "So what?"
Yang Fan said, "His Majesty is also very clear about the cause and effect of Shangguan Daizhi's matter. His Majesty sent Shangguan Daizhi to Chang 'an out of care and concern. Because this matter is extremely secretive, His Majesty ordered Zhang Fengchen to take care of him in case anything happens. Does the Princess understand this matter? "
Du Wentian spread the rumor about Shangguan Wan 'er and Zhang Changzong, so Yang Fan didn't think that Li Guo'er's real target was him. He thought that Li Guo'er wanted to use this matter to kill Zhang Changzong. Even though Li Guo 'er had a thousand faults, but in the matter of her avenging her brother and sister, Yang Fan actually admired her very much.
But no matter how much he admired her, he had to find a way to dispel Li Guo'er's idea. Because the reason Li Guo'er used to attack Zhang Changzong was the pregnant Wan 'er. If her plot succeeded, it would harm Wan' er and the child. Yang Fan's hint was to tell her, "The Emperor is already clear about this matter and has already pardoned her. Zhang Changzong is under orders to protect her. If you want to use this matter to make a big fuss, you won't be able to bring down Zhang Changzong. You will only harm Shangguan Wan 'er, who has nothing to do with you."
But Li Guo'er thought that the male protagonist of the scandal was Yang Fan himself, so Yang Fan's words naturally didn't have the desired effect. Li Guo'er thought, "You finally know fear. You actually used Zhang Changzong to pressure me! What kind of friendship do you have with Zhang Changzong? Even if Imperial Grandmother handed this matter over to him, if the scandal is exposed, it won't harm him at all. He has already offended my Li family and the Wu family once and came to Chang 'an to avoid trouble. Will he offend the Wu and Li families again for you and Shangguan Wan' er? Humph! Once Shangguan Wan 'er dies, the power in the palace will all belong to Zhang Changzong. I'm afraid this result is exactly what he wants. "
Thinking of this, Li Guo'er proudly asked, "So what if I understand? So what if I don't?"
Yang Fan said, "Princess, aren't you afraid of angering Zhang Fengchen?"
Li Guo'er sneered and mocked, "General Yang, do you only know how to use Zhang Changzong to scare people now? Where is the arrogance you showed when you humiliated me in the East City? Where is the prestige you showed when you humiliated me by the Longqing Pond? Why do you keep mentioning Zhang Changzong? If you have the ability, you can continue to contradict me! "
She proudly stood up and gracefully walked to Yang Fan's side. She reached out and softly hooked her arm around his neck. Her slender waist slightly lowered, which further highlighted the perfect curve of her round and jade-like bottom. Her pearly white teeth bit her red lips, and her eyebrows stretched out into an extremely seductive expression.
She seductively looked at Yang Fan and giggled, "You said that I am very cheap, I also feel that I am especially cheap, because I like it more and more when you contradict me. The harder you contradict me, the happier I am. Come, let's continue. Perhaps when I am happy, I will …"
'Crash!' the trap door opened. Li Guo'er's round buttocks teasingly moved towards Yang Fan's thighs. She was about to sit, but her sitting posture was stiff in the air. She suddenly turned her head and saw Du Wentian barging in.
After Du Wentian left Li Guo'er's place, he first went to find his attendant, Chen Jia, and gave him a torrent of abuse. Du Wentian also knew that this loyal servant would not deliberately cheat him, but he was the one who bought the fake medicine. Du Wentian fiercely scolded Chen Jia to vent his anger before returning.
As soon as he came back, he heard that Yang Fan had come to visit. Du Wentian went to the living room and looked around. He did not see anyone in the living room, so he quickly went in to ask. He heard from the maids in the living room that the Princess and General Yang had entered the small living room. Du Wentian panicked. A single man and a single woman, what were they doing in the small living room?
This Du Wentian was also very jealous. Although Li Guo'er was not his wife, he was not willing to let other men touch her body. This Princess's skirt was too loose. Although she and Yang Fan did not seem to be on good terms, but this Yang Fan was handsome and had a tall figure. Who knew if the Princess's heart would ripple and "bury the hatchet" with him?
Others did not dare to eavesdrop outside the small study room, but Du Wentian thought that as a guest of the Princess, he had the right to do so. He quietly snuck outside the small study room and just happened to hear Princess An Le teasing Yang Fan. For a moment, he was burning with jealousy and without thinking, he barged in.
When Li Guo'er saw him, she could not help but feel relieved. She slowly straightened her body and said with a frosty face, "Who let you in?"
Du Wentian hurriedly said, "Ah! I was rash, please forgive me, Princess. "
Li Guo'er pointed her slim finger outside and scolded, "Get out!"
Du Wentian was not willing to leave, so he randomly found an excuse and said, "Uh …, I am here to ask the Princess about something important."
How could Li Guo'er not know what he was thinking? What right did this bastard have to control her? If Yang Fan was not here, Li Guo'er would have already slapped him. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with power as she said, "What important matter is it that you do not even care about etiquette?"
Du Wentian did not have any important matter, he was just trying to beat around the bush. However, An Le was not willing to let him go. Du Wentian had a sudden idea and really thought of an excuse. He hurriedly replied, "Ah! Isn't the Princess going to hold a banquet at Daxing Garden on the eighth day of the sixth month to entertain the Chang 'an officials and celebrities?
I suddenly thought that the officials and nobles are always busy with work. Although there are still seven or eight days left, if the invitation is sent out late, I am afraid that they will be busy with work and it will be too hasty. I think it is better to send out the invitation early. What does the Princess think? "
On the eighth day of the sixth month, the Chang 'an officials and nobles were invited to a banquet at Daxing Garden. It was the day that Li Guo'er planned to make things difficult for Yang Fan. However, she did not expect that Du Wentian would actually say this in front of Yang Fan. Although Yang Fan might not know the real purpose of this matter, her expression still changed.
In fact, for Du Wentian, he was flustered and could not think of any other excuse at the moment, so he used this as an excuse. In addition, the rumor he spread had nothing to do with Yang Fan, so he did not expect that Yang Fan came today because of that rumor.
Li Guo'er angrily and anxiously scolded, "Who said that I am going to hold a banquet for the Chang 'an officials?"
Du Wentian was stunned and said, "The Princess … intends to cancel the banquet?"
While saying that, he quickly glanced at Yang Fan, thinking with jealousy and hatred, "The Princess originally wanted to swindle him as well, why did she suddenly change her mind? Could it be that the two of them have really put aside their previous enmity and hooked up together?"
Li Guo'er anxiously denied it, but then she realized that this was a cover up, so she hurriedly said, "I intend to hold a banquet for the Chang 'an officials and nobles' womenfolk that day. What can happen to these ladies and daughters? Are they afraid that they will not be able to attend the banquet in time? It doesn't matter if the invitation is sent one day earlier or one day later."
Du Wentian laughed dryly and said, "Yes, yes, yes. If so, then … then there is no hurry to send out the invitation." Although he said this, his feet did not move, determined not to give the two a chance to be alone.
At first, Yang Fan really did not pay attention to this matter that Du Wentian mentioned because since Wu Chongxun arrived in Chang 'an, there were already a lot of things to do with the banquet. However, the change in the two's expression and Li Guo'er's denial and hurriedly trying to salvage the situation alerted him. Yang Fan's expression did not change, but his heart was slightly moved. "Is there a big reason for the Daxing Garden banquet on the eighth of June?"
At this time, Wu Chongxun also returned to the mansion. Wu Chongxun was half drunk and excitedly returned to the mansion. As soon as he stepped through the second door, he asked a family member who came to greet him, "Where is the Princess?"
The family member answered, "General Zhongwu, Yang Fan came to visit. Since you are not here, the Princess has gone to entertain the guests on your behalf."
As soon as Wu Chongxun heard that Princess Anle had gone to greet Yang Fan on his behalf, he felt very uncomfortable. He hurried to the living room, only to see that the living room was empty. Li Guo'er and Yang Fan were nowhere to be seen. His heart could not help but tighten. He hurriedly asked the maid in the living room, "Where is the Princess and Yang Fan?"
The maid bowed and answered, "The Princess has invited General Zhongwu to the small study room for a chat."
"What?" Wu Chongxun became anxious as soon as he heard this. Why would a man be invited to the small study room for no reason? If word got out that a man and a woman were to be alone together, it would not be good. Wu Chongxun strode to the small study room. When he entered the study room, he saw that not only was Yang Fan there, but Du Wentian was also there. Wu Chongxun immediately relaxed. There were three people in the room, what could have happened?
He did not know that the two brothers in the room were his brothers-in-law. The two of them, one after the other, had painted his head. Wu Chongxun was dressed casually for the banquet. He wore a green veil over his head, a green robe with a crotch missing and a pair of high boots. The sunlight shone on him through the jade-green gauze window. It was a perfect match for the occasion.
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