"Hong Shiqi?"
Princess Taiping stared at Yang Fan for a while and said slowly, "I've seen you before, right?"
Yang Fan smiled calmly and said, "Yes! I had the honor to meet you by the Luo River. "
Princess Taiping's eyes flashed and said, "You weren't a monk at that time."
Yang Fan touched his bald head and said with a wry smile, "Princess is still a princess, but the shopkeeper has become a monk. The affairs of the world are hard to predict. Back then, I never thought that this day would come. "
Princess Taiping glanced at his clothes and asked, "What's your position in the White Horse Temple?"
Yang Fan put his hands together and said seriously, "I'm the head monk in the White Horse Temple!"
Princess Taiping raised her eyebrows and said, "I didn't expect you to become a monk quickly and get promoted even faster. Others might not have the chance to become the head monk of a temple even if they read scriptures and hit wooden fish for a lifetime. But you, in the blink of an eye, became the head monk of the largest temple in Luoyang?"
Yang Fan smiled shyly and said, "Princess, you don't know. It was Master Xue's idea to become a monk and be promoted to the head monk. I think you also know that Master Xue is used to creating miracles, just like the 'Ming Tang' and 'Heaven' in front! "
Princess Taiping snorted and pondered over the meaning of Yang Fan's words. She was slightly moved and said, "Could it be … Xue Huaiyi forced you to become a monk?"
Her guess was half right, but Yang Fan said seriously, "Princess, you are wrong. When I was a layman, I met with some trouble. Fortunately, I was enlightened by Master Xue and sought shelter from Buddhism. Only then was I able to save my life. I am very grateful to Master Xue."
When Yang Fan said this, he suddenly saw Xue Huaiyi walking lightly from the back of the palace. Hong Yi's disciple went up and said something to him. Xue Huaiyi hurried over and was standing behind a group of palace maids, listening to their conversation. Yang Fan saw his movement from the corner of his eye. He pretended not to know, but his words were extremely respectful and loyal.
Princess Taiping revealed a faint smile on her face and said, "Is it better to be a monk than an ordinary person? Since you became a monk just to avoid calamity and not because you have a heart for Buddhism, then not to mention being a chief monk, even if you were to become an abbot, I'm afraid you would be unwilling, right? That day, I had the intention to recruit you, but you refused. Today, there's no harm in me saying it again. If you're willing to become my disciple, I'll help you deal with whatever troubles you have. What do you think? Working in my residence might not be as awe-inspiring as the White Horse Temple's First Seat, but at your age, I'm afraid you might not like it. "
As soon as Xue Huaiyi came out of the back of the palace, Hong Yi and the others rushed to him to show off their bravery and brilliance. They said that if it wasn't for Maqiao's lust, with their months of hard work, they would be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Tang Dynasty's number one martial arts team. Xue Huaiyi was overjoyed to hear this.
Now, as soon as he arrived at the side of the arena, he heard that Princess Taiping was trying to poach his disciple. Princess Taiping wanted to poach the number one main force of the White Horse Temple. It was really intolerable. He suppressed his anger and wanted to see how Yang Fan would answer.
Yang Fan had already seen him standing at the back of the crowd. This Xue Huai Yi was like a donkey; if he angered him, he would not dare to do anything to Princess Taiping, but if he killed him in front of everybody, it would be a piece of cake. Yang Fan looked at his nose, looked at his heart, and replied in all seriousness, "Amitabha! Your Highness, your words are wrong. I was able to escape from disaster because of Master Xue's kindness! I was also recognized by Master Xue, who put me in an important position. As the saying goes, a scholar will die for his bosom friend. How can I find another master? "
Xue Huaiyi was very happy to hear this. Princess Taiping didn't know that he had arrived and was still a little reluctant. In her opinion, recruiting Yang Fan was only because she cherished his talent. This Yang Fan, whether it was cuju or bow-striking, was a promising talent. If he could enter Princess Taiping's residence, it would be of great help to her.
She liked sports since she was a child and loved cuju and bow-striking. If it wasn't for this, her parents wouldn't have deliberately held a cuju competition to choose a husband for her. Later, because her husband Xue Shao also loved cuju and bow-striking, the couple complemented each other. They even set up a cuju team and bow-striking team in their residence and became super fans.
Unfortunately, she was obsessed with cuju and bow-striking. But every year during the Lantern Festival, the palace held a competition. She didn't win either of these two. On the contrary, sumo wrestling, which she didn't like, always won first place. Today, after seeing Yang Fan, Princess Taiping really cherished his talent. Otherwise, with her proud and arrogant personality, why would she condescend to recruit him again and again?
Of course, she saw that Yang Fan looked like her deceased husband. Maybe it was because of empathy, but she didn't realize this subconscious effect.
After hearing Yang Fan's words, Princess Taiping sneered and said mockingly, "Look at you. Do you really want to be a monk for the rest of your life? I don't know if you have any brothers in your family. If not, when you become a monk, your family line will end. Is it because repaying a favor that you are unfilial? If you are really devoted to Buddhism … "
The corner of Princess Taiping's mouth curled up slightly. She said mockingly, "I don't believe it at all! Don't think that after entering my residence, you will only be a cuju player for the rest of your life. If you really have the ability, I will recommend you to be an official. There are also a lot of people who have been recommended by me to be an official. "
Although Princess Taiping was the most beloved daughter of Wu Zetian, she rarely involved herself in political affairs. Until the end of Empress Wu's reign, she was very clever. She never appeared to be interested in politics in front of her mother. In fact, until Xue Shao's death, she was a little woman immersed in love and happiness. She never thought of participating in political affairs.
However, not participating in political affairs did not mean that she was completely isolated. Princess Taiping's pair of discerning eyes completely inherited her mother's characteristics. She was very knowledgeable and had recommended many talented people to the imperial court. After these people were put in an important position by the imperial court, they indeed showed their extraordinary talents.
Afterwards, because she was interested in politics, she recommended more and more talented people. Because of this, there were some scandals. The rumors in the streets said that the people she recommended were all her gigolos. Just like how Shanghai Wan 'er presided over the Zhao Wen Guan and evaluated the world's poetry, many of the world's poets gathered under her. As a result, there were many different opinions among the people, saying that many of these people were her gigolos.
Working as a woman, the more men she came into contact with, all kinds of unbearable rumors naturally came one after another. This kind of atmosphere was still the same in modern times. As long as a young and beautiful woman was put in an important position, or became a secretary, even if you were innocent, you would still be looked at with colored glasses.
At this time, Xue Huai Yi's thoughts went astray. In his view, this coquettish young widow most likely took a fancy to Yang Fan's handsomeness. This princess was incomparably beautiful, even he often had thoughts of her. At this time, he was afraid that Yang Fan would not be able to resist the temptation of Princess Taiping's beauty. Once he agreed, even if he did not nod his head, Princess Taiping might not have the ability to snatch him away from his hands.
As a result, Xue Huai Yi let out a long laugh, walked out from the crowd, and loudly said, "Everyone in the world knows that the princess loves talents. The talents recommended by the princess are all put in an important position by the imperial court. This is not false. However, I already have the heart to plan for Seventeen's future. There is no need to trouble Your Highness with this matter! "
Princess Taiping did not expect Xue Huai Yi to arrive at this time and could not help but be surprised. She was startled for a moment, then smiled and said, "Teacher Xue is here. Although the head of your temple is skilled, it is a pity that your other disciples are not promising talents. With just him alone, it will be difficult for Teacher Xue to show his skills during the Lantern Festival! In my residence, there are many experts in cuju and kouju. If I can get your disciple's help, I may not be unable to take first place. "
Xue Huai Yi sneered and said, "This, Your Highness does not need to worry about. My White Horse Temple did not have the fate to participate in the Lantern Festival in the past. If I can rank in the top three this time, I will be satisfied. Speaking of which, I and Your Highness are rivals. How is it possible for me to give away my cuju expert? "
Princess Taiping smiled lightly and said, "Since Teacher Xue cherishes talent so much, it is not appropriate for me to take away your beloved disciple. Wan 'er, let's go! "
Princess Taiping finished speaking, flicked her sleeves and left.
Xue Huai Yi was seething with anger as he loudly said, "Princess was wrong just now. Not only do I want to fight for the title of cuju and jiju, I also want to fight for the title of sumo wrestling, which has always been dominated by your Taiping Princess' residence. This is a one-on-one competition. I will rely on my disciple Hong Shiqi! "
Princess Taiping paused and slowly turned around. The sullen expression on her face had disappeared and was replaced with a faint smile. She said, "I did not know that this disciple of Teacher Xue is an all-rounder! Good! Very good, then during the Lantern Festival, I want to see Teacher Xue's skills! "
Princess Taiping raised her eyebrows and reached out to hold Wan 'er's arm. She said in a deep voice, "At that time, I will also participate with Wan' er. I want to see the real martial arts of your disciple!"
Xue Huai Yi laughed and said, "Wonderful! I want you to participate. If not, how can I show the prestige of my White Horse Temple!"
Princess Taiping heard Xue Huai Yi's presumptuous words and was extremely angry. But she really did not dare to contradict Xue Huai Yi. Even though she was the most favored princess, she was still quite afraid of Xue Huai Yi.
The royal family did not have family ties. It was not only because of the power struggle and deception. Even in the Era of Chengping, where the position of Crown Prince was determined at birth, the relationship between the imperial sons and daughters was very cold, and the relationship between them and their parents was the same. Why? Because the environment they grew up in was different.
Whether a family was close or not, it was not based on blood. Kinship and friendship were the same, they were both nurtured together. In the royal family, whether it was brothers, sisters, father and son, mother and daughter, they did not spend much time together. The royal children had their own palace, and each had a group of eunuchs and nannies to take care of them.
Brothers and sisters did not have many opportunities to spend time with each other. Even when they greeted their father and mother, they only greeted them out of courtesy. Naturally, the family ties between them were very indifferent. Princess Taiping could not guarantee that she, as a biological daughter, was more important in her mother's heart than Feng Xiaobao, who was her mother's favorite.
"This brat does not know how to appreciate favors. He made me be humiliated in front of everyone!"
For a moment, Princess Taiping hated Yang Fan.
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