Being stared at by Yang Fan, Shanghai Wan 'er's chest rose and fell more intensely and her breathing became more rapid. She seemed to be panting more heavily than Wu Zetian next to her.
Wu Zetian stood still. She felt that after climbing a dozen steps, her legs were sore and she was short of breath. She couldn't help but feel sad: Alas! After all, I'm getting old. I've only walked a few steps and …
Suddenly seeing Shanghai Wan 'er's flushed face and rapid breathing, Wu Zetian was in a good mood. She puffed out her chest and said: Wan' er is so young, but she's even worse than me. It seems that it's not because I'm getting old, but because the stone steps here are too steep!
Shanghai Wan 'er restrained herself for a long time. Finally, she couldn't help but quietly turn her head and quickly glance at Yang Fan. It was just a glance, like a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water. His eyes immediately moved away like a startled deer, and then … as if there was a magnet attracting her, she slowly moved back …
After several confrontations like this, Shanghai Wan 'er finally stopped hiding. On her pretty face, there was a kind of indescribable beauty in her eyes. She stared at Yang Fan with a hint of annoyance and joy, and then slightly lowered her head. In the shimmering light, there was a hint of spring, like the willow branches on the branches rippling in the wind.
Xie Xiaoman was dressed in a robe with a leather belt around her waist. She didn't look like she was carrying any weapons. Today, she and Gao Ying were not accompanying the Empress, so they were only acting as outer guards. From her vantage point, she could clearly see Yang Fan and Shangguan Wan 'er' flirting 'with each other. Xie Xiaoman's last shred of doubt finally vanished.
It turned out that they really had feelings for each other. In this case, there was really no need for her to fight for justice. But when he was sure that Yang Fan and Shangguan Wan'er were really in love with each other, his prejudice against Yang Fan disappeared, and he began to worry about his savior again. "Shangguan Daizhao is of such a high status. How can you and her be together?"
Wu Zetian rested for a while and then continued to walk into the stone building. Shanghai Wan 'er gave Yang Fan a deep look, calmed herself down, and helped Wu Zetian up the steps. Although it was just a little flirting, Wan 'er's heart was as sweet as honey. That kind of indescribable joy was something she had never experienced before.
People often say that women are the most beautiful when they are in love. Wan 'er was like that right now. Almost in an instant, her skin, which was as white as the moon, became even more beautiful. There was a faint red glow in her white skin.
Wu Zetian entered the stone building and took her seat in the court. The outside of the building became quiet.
Gao Ying glanced at Yang Fan with hidden bitterness. Her idol seemed to have suddenly become less charming when she found a lover.
Xie Xiaoman thought about the unattainable status of Shanghai Wan 'er and felt that she had an obligation to admonish her savior, so she gathered her courage and walked towards him.
"Ahem!"
Xie Xiaoman walked to Yang Fan's side and pretended to look left and right. Then, she coughed softly.
Yang Fan looked straight ahead and did not pay attention to her.
Xie Xiaoman leaned back against the stone railing, stole a glance at him, and coughed twice.
Yang Fan slowly turned around and said with a smile: "Xie Duwei, have you caught a cold? If you are not feeling well, you might as well ask for a leave and go back early to rest!"
"You …"
Xiaoman glared at him fiercely, then lowered her voice and said: "Come here, I have something to say to you."
"Oh? What do you want to say, Captain? "
Yang Fan said as he leaned forward. Xie Xiaoman uncomfortably took a step back and frowned. "Why are you so close? It's not like I can't hear you."
Yang Fan chuckled, stood up straight and said, "Please speak, County Commandant."
"Well, this …"
Xie Xiaoman looked around and covered her mouth with her hand. "That … you like Shangguan Daizhao, don't you?"
Yang Fan rolled his eyes, nodded and said, "Yes, why?"
Xie Xiaoman said: "Ahem! This … Shangguan Daizhao is gentle, elegant, knowledgeable, and beautiful. She … she is an outstanding woman. "
Yang Fan nodded. "Yes, yes, it's rare that Miss Xiaoman has the same opinion as me."
Xie Xiaoman rolled her eyes at him and said: "But Shangguan Daizhao is the Empress's favorite. The Empress can't live without her. I'm afraid she won't let her leave the palace to marry and have children."
"Oh …"
Xie Xiaoman glanced at him and mustered up her courage to continue, "Even if the Empress were to show mercy and allow Shangguan Daizhao to marry and have children, with Shangguan Daizhao's status, she would only marry a noble family or an important court official."
Yang Fan looked at her strangely. "Then what does Xie Duwei mean?"
Xiaoman felt a little guilty. Shangguan Daizhao used to be surrounded by hundreds of beauties in the Kingdom of Fragrance. But she had been so critical of him. Now that he had turned over a new leaf, she came to break them up. But she really felt that a guard like Yang Fan was not a good match for Shangguan Daizhao. If she forced herself to be with Shangguan Daizhao, she would get into trouble sooner or later.
Thinking of this, Xie Muwen was a little embarrassed and said, "I mean … cough cough, you see, you're my savior. I, Xie Muwen, am not someone who doesn't know how to be grateful. I can't just watch you …"
"Huh?"
"I mean, in fact, you and Shangguan Daizhao, um … is not very suitable. And … once this matter is known by the Empress, you may be killed!"
"Oh?"
"So, I think you should be more rational. Don't be delusional."
Yang Fan said with a smile that was not a smile, "I have always been puzzled. Why is it that no matter what I do, County Commandant Xie always wants to break us up? Now … I finally understand! "
Xie Xiaoman asked curiously, "What do you understand?"
Yang Fan said, "Could it be that Miss Xiaoman is doing this because you like me?"
Xie Xiaoman said, "Ah?"
Yang Fan said, "You see, you also said that I'm your savior. The best way to repay a savior is to devote yourself to me. Besides, you are not happy that I am with the palace maids. Now that I am with Shangguan Daizhao, you are not happy. Isn't it obvious? "
Xie Xiaoman said, "What do you mean? I think … I am a little confused. "
Yang Fan said with a straight face, "County Commandant Xie, I know you like me. In fact, I quite like you too. How about this, after Shangguan Daizhao and I become husband and wife, I will take you as my concubine. You see, a prince can take a concubine. With Shangguan Daizhao's gentle personality, she will not stop me. Just wait for a few years, okay? "
Xie Xiaoman was so angry that she was tongue-tied. Her face was red. "Bah bah bah! In your dreams! My good intentions are treated as ill intentions! Which eye of mine fell for you? Even if I can't get married, I will never marry a stinking monk, a dead scoundrel, a pervert, a pervert … "
Yang Fan picked his ears and pretended to be happy. He smiled leisurely and said, "The sound of nature is really nice to hear!"
Xie Xiaoman was even angrier. "Shameless, pervert! Despicable and shameless! Treacherous and filthy … "
"Xiaoman, hurry up and enter the hall!"
Xie Xiaoman was cursing to her heart's content when she suddenly heard Gao Ying calling her from afar. Turning her head to look, she didn't know when Gao Ying had already arrived at the entrance of the stone building and was waving at her from afar. Xie Xiaoman knew that Gao Ying must have summoned her from the Palace Hall. She glared at Yang Fan and angrily ran up the stairs.
Yang Fan looked at her back and smiled without saying a word. This little girl was really interesting. She was obviously an innocent little girl, but she always wanted to be a big sister who liked to worry for others.
Xie Xiaoman entered the stone building. After a short while, he saw her and Gao Ying hurrying out of the stone building. The two of them looked serious. When they passed by him, they didn't even look at him.
The two quickly went down the stone steps. After a while, the General of the Left Guards of Jin Wu, Qiu Shenji, also came out of the stone building with a serious expression.
"Neigh!" A horse neighed. Yang Fan turned his head and saw Xie Muwen and Gao Ying in military uniforms, each riding a fine horse. They had just stopped at the bottom of the stone steps when a large group of imperial guards rushed over.
Qiu Shenji quickly walked down the stone steps. An Imperial Guard brought a horse over. Qiu Shenji turned over and mounted the horse. Accompanied by Xie Muwen and Gao Ying, they left.
…
The Dragon Gate Mountain was quiet at night. Tens of thousands of people were scattered inside, but they couldn't cause any trouble. The soldiers didn't know what happened during the morning court, and they didn't bother to ask. Especially the soldiers who were stationed in the palace for a long time, they had developed the habit of pretending to be deaf and dumb.
The daily life of the soldiers stationed in the palace was more boring than that of the eunuchs in the palace. Being in the mountain was much more comfortable than being in the palace with strict rules. Especially with the tens of thousands of troops of the Jin Wu Guards surrounding the Dragon Gate Mountain, their daily tasks were even more leisurely.
The Dragon Gate Mountain was a royal garden, and ordinary people were not allowed to enter. Therefore, there were all kinds of wild animals active on the mountain. The guards used all kinds of methods to catch many wild animals such as pheasants, rabbits, ducks, and snakes. With a simple process, they could make delicious food.
In the evening, the guards built a bonfire in the mountain and roasted the delicacies of the wild animals. Apart from not being able to drink or sing loudly, it was just like a scene of a spring picnic.
Yang Fan was also among them. He held a wooden stick in his hand and gently turned a wild rabbit over the fire. The rabbit meat was almost cooked, and the fat dripped into the fire, sizzling.
The red light of the fire reflected Yang Fan's young face. There was a mysterious and sweet smile on his lips. This young man who was experiencing his first awakening of love finally had the shadow of the opposite sex in his heart. This was a very novel experience for him.
On the night of the Lantern Festival, Princess Taiping's kiss opened a crack in his heart. But strictly speaking, that was not love. He never had delusions of marrying a princess, and it was not because he was aroused that he took the initiative to kiss her. But at this moment, the Shanghai Wan 'er lingering in his heart gave him a completely different feeling.
He liked the warm feeling of having a woman in his heart. Looking at the red flame, he even fantasized that if he could get rid of his enemy without anyone noticing and maintain his current identity, then one day he would find his sister and marry Wan'er, whom he admired. A family of three, happy and harmonious, how wonderful that would be!
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