Yang Fan exited the Black Tortoise Gate and mounted his warhorse. Once he was out of the Black Tortoise Gate and around a wall, he suddenly reined in his horse's reins in surprise.
This was still within the boundaries of the Imperial Palace. There was another wall on the outside of the Imperial Palace, and in the middle was a long path that was specially used for people coming and going from the back gate of the Imperial Palace. It was simply impossible for ordinary people to come here, so the path was very deserted. Not even the snow had been swept away.
The snow on both sides of the path was gentle, rippling in the wind. The center of the path was covered in messy footprints of carriages and hooves, making it seem rather filthy.
On this path stood a petite girl, a snow-white fox fur coat wrapped around her cute and petite figure. On her head was a furry beard hat, and two snow-white fox tails draped over her chest, making her small face seem as delicate as a budding wintersweet.
She wore a snow-white fox fur coat that reached her knees, revealing a lake-green skirt. Underneath the skirt was a thread of light yellow silk. Following that, she wore a pair of white satin high-heeled boots that wrapped tightly around her slender calves.
For an unaccompanied girl to appear in this sort of place was a little too strange. As a result, Yang Fan immediately recognized her as the girl who had tugged at his clothes in the Prince of Shouchun's estate and forcefully thrown a massive problem onto his shoulders. She was naturally the Prince of Xiang's daughter.
As for what rank this girl had amongst the Prince of Xiang's daughters and what her name was, Yang Fan had no idea. He had not asked that day, and even if he had, how could he possibly remember the ranks and names of the seven girls?
Li Chiying seemed to have been standing there for a long time. Her snow-white face was red from the cold, and her straight and exquisite nose was also red from the cold. She curled up her hands and breathed in, stamping her boots as she strove to keep warm. When she suddenly saw Yang Fan appear, she immediately straightened her back and clenched her hands into fists.
She had the imposing and tyrannical air of a debt collector, but before she could speak, two crystalline teardrops slowly condensed and hung on her long eyelashes.
Ren Wei and the others stopped their horses and looked at Yang Fan.
It was common for beauties to block the way a few years ago, but it was very rare in recent years. But today, not only was there a beauty blocking the way, it was also a little beauty. No matter how one looked at it, she looked to be around ten years old. Ren Wei and the others did not suspect that this little girl would have any feelings for the Sect Leader.
Although the Sect Master was dissolute and was very popular with women, no one had ever heard of him having strange fetishes like young girls. No matter how beautiful these young girls were, how amorous could they be? The Sect Master would not have any emotional disputes with her. However … although it was impossible for this little lass to be the Sovereign's lover, it was hard to say if she was the seed of some of his romantic debts.
In this era, most people got married early. Although men from rich families got married later, they didn't spend too much time with women. At the age of twelve or thirteen, there were many rich young masters who went to brothels to seek pleasure. There was also no lack of people who secretly tasted the forbidden fruit with their lovers.
The Sect Master was now twenty-eight years old, and this girl looked to be around ten years old. Speaking of which, she was younger than the Sect Master by eighteen years. If the Sect Master had an ill-fated relationship when he was seventeen or eighteen years old, then it was normal for his daughter to come looking for him now that she had grown up. So they immediately stopped.
When Yang Fan saw this crafty little girl, he really had a headache. He was afraid that some minister would pass by and see this scene, so he quickly got off his horse and walked in front of her.
Li Chiying's body was shivering from the cold. When she saw Yang Fan walk in front of her, tears of grievance rolled down her face. She sobbed and said, "You … you are shameless. You are a great general. You have promised me something, but you still lied to me."
Yang Fan smiled bitterly and said, "Little girl, why do you say that? When did I promise you something, but I didn't do it?"
Li Chiying said angrily, "Yes! Do you still want to lie to me? I heard that because our court has been slow to agree to the marriage, the Tubo army has already attacked Maozhou. This time, Imperial Grandmother will definitely agree to the marriage. What about your promise to me? "
Yang Fan's heart thumped. The Emperor had just gathered all the ministers to discuss military matters, and this little girl already knew? The Prince of Xiang's estate was very well-informed. As Yang Fan thought to himself, he said, "Then what do you want me to do? Do you think that if I say that the Tubo army is not allowed to send troops, they won't send troops? Or do you want me to single-handedly charge into the Tubo army and kill the Tubo King with a single stroke of my blade? Once the groom is gone, you won't need to get married? "
Although Li Chiying was young, she also knew that this was far too impossible. However, Yang Fan was her last straw to clutch at. She was like a drowning person. Even if she knew that he was unreliable, as long as her last sliver of hope remained, she was unwilling to give up. In truth, rather than saying that she had placed her hopes on Yang Fan to refuse the marriage, it was better to say that she wanted to preserve a sliver of hope in her heart. If her hope was shattered a little longer, her heart would feel a little better.
Li Chiying said nothing, only pursed her lips and put on a very aggrieved appearance.
Yang Fan sighed and softened his voice as he comforted her. "Don't worry, I'm already thinking of a way. But this will take time. Since the Tubo army has already sent troops, no matter what, they will have to fight. If the Emperor immediately agrees to the marriage just because the Tubo army is sent, what dignity would the Imperial Court have left? So, you don't need to worry. There are still many variables in this matter. "
Li Chiying's thick eyelashes trembled. Her originally blurry eyes blinked a few times, gradually becoming black and white. She bit her tender cherry lips and thought for a while, then hesitantly asked, "Are you telling the truth? You're not lying to me?"
Yang Fan hurriedly replied, "Of course not. Why would I lie to a child? I won't hide it from you. Today, the palace is discussing this matter. Since the Tubo army has sent troops, we must retaliate. Once we start fighting, victory and defeat will not be decided in a short period of time. Even if the marriage is delayed, I will definitely think of a way during this period of time. "
Li Chiying sniffed and asked, "Is this true?"
"Of course it's true! However, only you and I can know of this matter. You absolutely cannot tell anyone else. "
Li Chiying saw that he was speaking with such caution and gradually began to believe him. She lightly nodded her head.
Yang Fan saw that this girl immediately knew that the palace was in the middle of a military conference, so he knew that the Prince of Xiang's estate had to have bribed spies in the palace. Even if he didn't say anything about the Imperial Court's counterattack, this girl would quickly find out. For the sake of escaping, there was no harm in telling her first.
But he couldn't let her spread this matter to anyone else. Whether it was letting others know that he had leaked military secrets or letting others know that the Prince of Xiang's estate had spies in the palace, it wouldn't be a good thing. Thus, Yang Fan added, "When I say 'anyone', I include your sisters, brothers, and your father. In short, you absolutely cannot let anyone know. In the future, if you hear any news, you can't carelessly spread it. If someone finds out, it will be very disadvantageous to your father and brother. "
Although Li Chiying was young, she had been born into an imperial clan, so she understood this principle. She solemnly nodded her head and whispered, "Didn't I just tell you? I naturally won't carelessly spread it to outsiders."
Yang Fan replied, "That's good. Just treat this matter as a little secret between us. No matter what, you absolutely cannot tell anyone else, understand?"
Li Chiying rolled her eyes at him and said, "I understand. As long as you don't lie to me, I won't tell anyone else."
Yang Fan didn't really believe in the promise of a girl, so he threatened, "You absolutely can't tell anyone. If you tell anyone, my plan won't work. When the time comes, the Emperor will send someone to be married off to Tubo, and I will suggest to the Emperor that you be married off to Tubo as a bride!"
Li Chiying bit her cherry lips and suddenly waved at Yang Fan. Yang Fan suspiciously bent down and asked, "What's the matter?"
Li Chiying tiptoed and leaned close to Yang Fan's ear. The bangs on her forehead touched his cheek, exuding a touch of a girl's fragrance.
Li Chiying whispered in Yang Fan's ear, "I'm also telling you, if you dare to break your promise, and Imperial Grandmother really wants to choose one of us sisters to marry off to Tubo, I will volunteer to be the Princess!"
Yang Fan looked at Li Chiying in surprise, raised his thumb, and sincerely said with admiration, "Little lady, you have a deep sense of righteousness and share the country's worries. Such a noble character and unquestionable integrity is really admirable. Such a deep love between sisters is even more touching! "
Li Chiying's small mouth curled up and she snorted, "Don't try to flatter me. I did this because I entrusted this matter to you. If this matter is ruined by your hands, I, Li Chiying, will naturally bear the consequences! However, if you don't keep your promise, I won't let you go. I will make you my dowry! "
Yang Fan was startled and didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Me as a dowry? I am a general of the Imperial Army, not a palace eunuch. Why should I be a dowry? "
Li Chiying's pair of beautiful almond-shaped eyes slightly narrowed and a murderous look appeared in her eyes, "Can't I just castrate you …"
Yang Fan was suddenly stunned. The corner of Li Chiying's mouth slightly curled up and a beautiful arc appeared on her pretty face.
She proudly raised her chin and said to Yang Fan, "I will keep my promise to you. Today's words will only be known by the heavens, the earth, you, and me. I will not let a third person know. You should also keep your promise to me. Otherwise, you will accompany me to Tubo! "
Li Chiying was still a child after all. It seemed that she had a weapon to threaten Yang Fan so that she and her sisters would not have to marry to Tubo. Her heart lightened, and a faint smile appeared on her face. She turned, and walked away with the light, light step of a doe, like a general who has won a battle.
At the corner in front, a few little servants hurriedly came in and then a light carriage arrived. Li Chiying lifted her skirt and stepped onto the carriage. When she was about to bend down to enter the carriage, she suddenly stopped and turned her head to look at Yang Fan.
Yang Fan was still standing there. The two of them were far apart and he couldn't see Li Chiying's facial expression clearly. However, Yang Fan could completely imagine how proud she was when she glanced at him.
This move was really ruthless. If this little girl, who didn't know when to weigh the consequences, was chosen as the Princess of Marriage, she might really do such a thing. "If she uses me as a dowry as the only condition for the marriage, will the Emperor agree?" Yang Fan thought for a moment and his hair suddenly stood up.
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