When Yang Fan heard Li Chiying's words, his heart tightened. In practically an instant, he was already sure that Li Chiying really had something extremely important to tell him. This matter was so important and extremely confidential that she didn't hesitate to humiliate herself in order to conceal her true objective.
Yang Fan was a smart person, how could he not know what he should do? He immediately circulated his qi and made a blushing face. He hurriedly went forward and said to Princess Yuzhen uneasily, "Priest, I am really sorry, I have missed the appointment. Attending Princess An Le's banquet today is under the Emperor's order. As a subject, how can I defy the Emperor's order. I have troubled priest to wait for me and even personally come forward to welcome me. I am really terrified. This Yang will definitely apologize to Daoist Priest later. "
After Yang Fan finished, he hurriedly turned around and still had a shy expression. He awkwardly avoided everyone's gaze and cupped his hands towards Wu Yanxiu and said, "I am indebted to Prince Consort's banquet, I have eaten and drank to my heart's content. I will take my leave now, take my leave."
"Uh …" Wu Yanxiu opened her mouth but did not say anything in the end.
That green-clothed manservant did not know the Princess An Le couple's real intention. Even though the mistress said that General Yang must be invited to the side room, but Yang Fan was bidding his male master farewell. As a house servant, how could he have the qualifications to ask him to stay, so he could only stand there without saying a word.
Princess Yuzhen saw that Yang Fan understood her intention and could not help but secretly let out a sigh of relief. But once her nervousness was released, embarrassment inevitably surged up. For a moment, she could not suppress the embarrassment and wished that she could find a hole to hide in.
She was a young lady who had just experienced her first awakening of love and her face was very tender. Now that she had spoken like this, it was not considered as openly declaring her love to Yang Fan. It could directly cause others to think that she had an affair with Yang Fan. It was obvious that she had already given her virginity to Yang Fan. How could she not be embarrassed? Now, Yang Fan's act was equivalent to admitting that the two of them had an affair. Princess Yuzhen was embarrassed and her face was so hot that an egg could be placed on it.
The gazes of surprise, disdain, envy, and ridicule pierced Li Chiying's face. She couldn't stand there anymore. She simply flicked her sleeves, snorted coldly, and turned to leave. With an embarrassed expression, Yang Fan hastily cupped his fists toward Wu Yanxiu. Lifting the lapel of his gown, he ran after Princess Yuzhen.
As soon as the two of them left, there was a loud bang in the hall. Immediately, there was a burst of discussion. The imperial court officials dressed in purple winked at each other, beaming with joy. Who said that people of high status didn't have the heart to gossip? These people were no less gossipy than the men and women in the marketplace. The only difference was that they only talked to people of the same level.
Occasionally, there were a few experienced and dignified people who only twirled their beards and smiled faintly without saying a word. It looked like they were shrewd. Who knew if they were pondering over what Yang Fan said, "I will definitely apologize to the Taoist priest solemnly when I get back." En, the more they thought about it, the more it left an endless aftertaste …
When the news reached the West Chamber, An Le was dumbfounded. Following that, there was a deeper hatred. Li Chiniang was admittedly beautiful but could she be more beautiful than her? She knew why Yang Fan looked down on her. This was a stain that she couldn't erase and she didn't want to erase it. She had never thought of guarding her body and heart for a man but she couldn't accept a man being able to reject her seduction. Thus, she could only turn this into a deeper hatred.
"Yang Fan!"
An Le sneered venomously. Her hatred was deep.
In the backyard, Princess Taiping, who was drinking with the other princesses and noble ladies, also heard the news. When they heard that Princess Yuzhen, who had become a monk, had an affair with Yang Fan, the backyard immediately exploded. These bored ladies were more interested in this kind of gossip than the men.
They chattered and excitedly talked for a long time before they suddenly realized that there was a Taiping who had an ambiguous relationship with Yang Fan sitting at the scene. At this time, they wanted to shut up but it was too late. Although Princess Taiping tried her best to hide her emotions, her face was already frighteningly gloomy.
A cup of dark red wine was tightly held in her hands. Her joints were so tense that they turned white. Humiliation and the pain of betrayal were like two knives, constantly twisting her heart …
…
When Yang Fan cooperated with Li Chiying to put on that show, he knew that it would definitely cause a huge uproar. But at that time, he couldn't care too much. It was even more impossible for a girl to ruin her own reputation and he would still use a pretentious tone to clear his name. This kind of gentleman, he was disdainful.
Li Chiying came in an ox cart. Even though the ox cart was slow, there were only ox carts in her nunnery and she had nowhere to find a horse. Even though the ox cart was slow, it was much more spacious than a horse cart. When Yang Fan came, he came on foot. Therefore, when he left Princess An Le's residence, he boarded Princess Yuzhen's ox cart.
The car was spacious, and there were passenger seats, so Yang Fan didn't need to squeeze with Li Chiying. Even so, because of the conversation in the hall, the two of them suddenly sat in this small enclosed space, and Li Chiying still felt very uncomfortable. She secretly glanced at Yang Fan, and her pretty face blushed again, inexplicably bashful.
After Yang Fan sat down, the ox cart started moving. Yang Fan also couldn't help but take a look at Li Chiying. He took a very serious look. Her black and glossy long hair was tied into a Daoist bun with a jade hairpin. She wore a white Daoist robe that covered her body. Her waist was slender and there was a hidden allure hidden in it. Looking at her eyebrows that were like distant mountains, her skin that was smooth and creamy, she was elegant and refined. She really had the aura of a mature woman.
Yang Fan coughed lightly and no longer looked at that slightly translucent and blushing face. He only placed his hands on his knees and asked solemnly, "Your Highness did not hesitate to use such a method to summon me out. Did something big happen?"
"Ah! Yes, yes, something big happened. "
Li Chiying's mind was in a trance. It was as if there was an indescribable feeling that was quietly invading her heart. Suddenly being awakened by Yang Fan's words, Li Chiying's mind immediately became clear. She hurriedly said, "This poor Taoist rushed over in a hurry and it was really not by choice. This poor Taoist suddenly received a message that Princess An Le is going to harm the General … "
Li Chiying narrated the message she had received from beginning to end. A smear of anger instantly floated onto Yang Fan's brow.
Was this scheme childish? It was very childish and very simple, but it could achieve its effect. It was precisely because this scheme was too simple and childish that Yang Fan would not be on guard. And once this kind of thing was seen by others, they would rather believe it than not. Also, the Emperor had wanted to punish him, but he had no excuse.
Li Guo 'er did not know that he was also the sect leader of the Xian Sect. If it wasn't for the fact that Yang Fan had this identity, if he fell into the trap this time, he would really be at the mercy of others. Yang Fan lightly exhaled and slowly restrained the anger on his brow. He clasped his hands to Li Chiying and sincerely said, "Many thanks for Princess's warning. If Princess had not disgraced herself to come warn me, this Yang would definitely have fallen into her trap today. This great kindness cannot be thanked with words. This Yang will engrave it in his heart."
Li Chiying curiously glanced at him and then hurriedly shifted her gaze. For some reason, she was somewhat afraid to look at Yang Fan.
Li Chiying twisted her fingers and stammered, "Then An Le … why did she scheme so much to deal with the Great General? The Great General has done the Emperor's family a great favor. Could it be … that the Great General has a personal grudge against An Le?"
Yang Fan bitterly smiled and countered, "The Emperor is currently scheming to deal with the Prince of Xiang, and the Prince of Xiang has also done the Emperor a great favor. Is there a personal grudge between them?"
Li Chiying pouted and said, "That's different!"
Yang Fan asked, "What's different about it?"
Li Chiying opened her mouth, but in the end, there were some words that were difficult to say. In her view, the grudge between Yang Fan and Princess An Le was most likely due to the matters between a man and a woman. An Le's skirt was too loose, and it wasn't some incredible secret in the capital, but … An Le's peerless beauty was unparalleled, and yet he was able to resist An Le's temptation. This sort of willpower was truly quite extraordinary.
Thinking of this, Li Chiying couldn't help but sneak another glance at Yang Fan. Unexpectedly, when she glanced over, she saw Yang Fan staring straight at her, an indescribable smile on his lips. Li Chiying was greatly embarrassed and quickly withdrew her gaze. Her chin hung down deeply, and she was so embarrassed that she couldn't even sit properly.
Yang Fan stared at Li Chiying and took her measure, not because he was appreciating her tranquil and elegant appearance, but because he was pondering something. How did Li Chiying manage to find out about such a major secret? There was no question that she had people in the palace. And she was a naive and unaffected young girl. Why would she place spies in the palace?
Yang Fan thought of Gao Lishi, thought of Li San Lang behind Gao Lishi, and then from Li San Lang to this Temple Abbess Yuzhen in front of him. A clear connection gradually became clear in his mind. Li San Lang was far away in Luzhou, and the person who contacted Li San Lang in the palace was his younger sister, Princess Yuzhen!
Thinking of this, Yang Fan couldn't help but smile.
In the past, he had thought that changing the Son of Heaven was a very difficult matter, but the success of the Dragon God's coup and the Crown Prince's simple and crude coup almost succeeded made him realize that although the Son of Heaven was wealthy and had millions of soldiers, he, who was at the center, was actually very weak.
It was like a beehive. No one could resist the tens of thousands of bees, but if you could avoid the worker bees, directly attack the heart, find the queen bee, and pinch it to death with two fingers.
Yang Fan, who had personally participated in two coups, was determined to do one last thing before he retired from the court: pull down the person he had personally raised to the throne!
If he wanted to pull down Li Xian, could he replace him with Li Xian's sons? Yang Fan had done some research on Li Xian's two remaining sons. Li Zhongfu, who had been banished to Lingnan, had very mediocre talent. Moreover, his princess consort was the niece of Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong, and Yang Fan had participated in the assassination of the second Zhang. As for Li Xian's other son, Li Zhongmao, he was still a child.
This meant that he could only support someone else, and who else could this person be besides Li Dan? From how Li Dan had resolutely appeared during the Dragon God's coup and led his five sons to the Taiji Palace to seize control of the Southern Palace Imperial Army, ensuring that the capital was not thrown into chaos, Yang Fan could see that while Li Dan usually had a weak personality, he did not lack for a staunch side.
Moreover, this person had successfully educated his five sons and eleven daughters, making them so close to each other as siblings. This was something that Li Xian did not possess. Li Xian had a cold and indifferent personality, and the relationship between his children was also very cold. But Li Dan could not be like Li Xian. That kind of person could not raise such children. Thus, Yang Fan had already set his target on Li Dan.
However, it was not just Lu Bin who had secretly probed Li Dan's intentions. Yang Fan had also sent people to probe the Prince of Xiang's intentions. Although the Prince of Xiang had been repeatedly suppressed by the Emperor, he had never had any intention of rebelling against his biological brother. As a result, Yang Fan could only take another path and reach a consensus with the Prince of Xiang's sons.
Yang Fan considered the Prince of Xiang's five sons again and finally decided on two possible candidates: Li Chengqi or Li Longji. The reason why Yang Fan was so cautious with the people he wanted to interact with was that if he failed, the consequences would be unthinkable. Thus, he had to choose the most reliable person to interact with.
After another round of serious analysis and selection, Yang Fan finally chose Li Longji. He pretended to prepare for war with the Hidden Sect and began to place troops in Lu Province. His goal was to easily provide Li Longji with financial and material resources once he formed an alliance with Li Longji, allowing him to recruit soldiers and buy horses.
However, while he was cautious, wasn't Li Longji the same? To the two of them, this was an extremely dangerous matter. Thus, Li Longji had yet to give him a clear answer. Now that he had this Princess Yuzhen, he and Li Longji could be considered to have a reliable bridge.
Li Chiying had no idea what Yang Fan's knowing smile meant. When Yang Fan smiled, Li Chiying lowered her head. Her heart was like an uncontrollable little deer, beating wildly, making her feel flustered. Li Chiying stealthily swallowed her saliva and timidly asked, "Great General … what are you smiling about?"
Yang Fan let out a sigh and sighed ruefully, "I was thinking that since things have already come to this, I believe that there are some things that I will have less to worry about when I do them."
When the flustered Li Chiying heard these words, she couldn't help but feel alarmed. "What does he want to do that he no longer has any scruples?"
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