Di Renjie angrily flicked his finger on Chao Jiao's head. Then, he tidied up his clothes and bowed to Yang Fan with a comical posture of a 'golden rooster standing on one leg'. He said with a sincere smile, "Thank you for helping me, little Langjun. Otherwise, I would have been in danger today!"
Yang Fan smiled and said, "You're too polite, old man. It's only right for me to help when I see danger on the road. It's nothing to me!"
He turned around to pick up the scroll from the roadside and nodded at the fat old man with a smile. Just as he was about to leave, Di Renjie's gaze fell on his feet and he quickly stopped him. He said to Shu Asheng, who had just caught up with them with a pale face, "In order to save me, this little Langjun has even worn out his shoes. Asheng, take out some money to compensate this little Langjun."
Ah Sheng quickly agreed and took out the money from his pocket. Yang Fan smiled and waved his hand, "There's no need to be so polite, old man. I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave now."
After Yang Fan finished speaking, he cupped his hands towards him and strode away. Ah Sheng was too lazy to pay attention to him. He put the money in his pocket and searched Di Renjie's body. He asked nervously, "Ah Lang, are you alright?"
Di Renjie glared at him and said, "If I waited for you to save me, I would have been smashed into pieces!"
Looking up at Yang Fan, Di Renjie stroked his beard and smiled. He said approvingly, "This young man has a good character. Looking at his skills, it would be as easy as flipping his hand to carry me down from the donkey's back, but he was able to foresee that the crazy donkey would kick and bump into someone else, so he gave up on the easy and turned to the difficult. He forcefully stalled this crazy donkey. To be able to have such meticulous thoughts in such a short period of time is truly not easy for a young man. "
Yang Fan was there to save someone, but Di Renjie was thrown into the air by the crazy donkey. He had just been rescued and was still in a state of shock. He could guess why Yang Fan did this, so he was even more meticulous.
Chan Juan also caught up with Shu Asheng. When she saw that her Ah Lang was indeed unharmed, she heaved a long sigh of relief. She rolled her eyes at Shu Asheng and reprimanded him, "You are really stupid. You always boast about your abilities, but today Ah Lang is in danger and you are completely useless. If something bad happens to Ah Lang, it would be strange if the three Langjun did not kill you when we get back!"
Shu Asheng rolled his eyes at her and did not say anything. Chan Juan was angry and scolded him again, "You can't save anyone and do anything! That young man's shoes were destroyed in order to save our Ah Lang. He was just being polite and you took the money. How can you behave like this? Hurry up and catch up with him and return the money to him. "
Di Renjie smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Forget it. Since that young man doesn't want it, there's no need to force him. I see that although he is wearing casual clothes, he is wearing a pair of official boots. He must be someone from the yamen. I think he can afford the price of a pair of boots. "
The donkey was still crying like a ghost and howling like a wolf. He cried, "My donkey, my donkey, I rely on you to make a living. If anything happens to such a big wound, how can I live in the future? Wu wu wu … I still have to earn money to marry a wife, wu wu wu …"
The donkey cried out in pain. The crying of this little guy was even louder than the donkey. Di Renjie stroked his beard and stared at him, feeling angry and funny at the same time. He said to Ah Sheng, "Give him the two pieces of money and ask him to treat his donkey. He's crying worse than a donkey!"
…
Di Renjie returned to the capital, but it was said that he accidentally sprained his ankle when he entered the city. So he had to rest for two days and did not immediately enter the palace to see the Empress. The officials in the court did not believe it. They felt that this old fox was plotting something.
The wife of the Right Guard Great General Wu Youji died of illness at a family banquet. Not long after this news spread, there was a rumor that she was poisoned to death because Empress Wu wanted to betroth her daughter, Princess Taiping, to Wu Youji.
No one could verify the authenticity of this news, but it spread like wildfire. Not long after, there was another rumor that Empress Wu had made the decision and arranged for the marriage of Princess Taiping and Wu Youji. With these two pieces of information, the truth of Madame Li's death could no longer be concealed.
No one dared to criticize Empress Wu's ruthlessness. No one knew that it was Princess Taiping who knew Wu Youji had a wife. She was also forced by her mother, who had always been strong. People only cursed Wu Youji for ruthlessly poisoning his wife in order to marry the princess. They said he was worse than a pig or a dog.
The truth was like looking at flowers through fog from the mouth of three people. After ten people, it was completely different. It had always been like this.
Today was not the day of the court meeting. Empress Wu sent someone to summon Princess Taiping early in the morning and asked her to come to the palace. Wu Sansi handled the matter neatly. Wu Youji's wife had smoothly "died of illness". Empress Wu was very satisfied with this. She summoned Princess Taiping to the palace to discuss the marriage.
This marriage was undoubtedly a clear political signal. Empress Wu wanted to arrange it before she ascended the throne.
This time, Princess Taiping did not do anything extreme. No matter what Empress Wu said, she only agreed.
There was no sorrow greater than a dead heart. Empress Wu did not consider her feelings at all. Forcing her to marry had shattered the last hope in Princess Taiping's heart. She had thought that no matter how cold and heartless her mother was to others, she was truly loving towards her.
Now she knew that her mother might really love her, but in her mother's heart, interests were always the most important. When it came to interests, even her most beloved daughter could be traded and sacrificed.
Of course, Wu Zetian saw her displeasure. But in Wu Zetian's view, it was enough for her daughter to give in. No one could go against her wishes. Even her own daughter could not compromise. This was her principle.
At noon, Wu Zetian asked Princess Taiping to have lunch with her. Princess Taiping tastelessly ate the lunch. Then she said goodbye to Empress Wu and left the inner palace.
In the past, when Princess Taiping entered the palace, besides seeing her mother, she would always go to Shanghai Wan 'er's place to sit and chat. As for her brother, the emperor, she never went there. She was also clear about her mother's taboo. But she was depressed today. She didn't even want to see Shanghai Wan 'er, so she went straight out of the palace.
When Princess Taiping walked to Hanyuan Hall, a general happened to stride towards her. The general was nearly fifty years old, with some gray hair on his temples. He was not tall, but very thick. His face was slightly red, and his eyebrows and eyes were very regular.
As soon as he saw Princess Taiping walking towards him, the general was a little surprised. He stood still, cupped his hands and bowed slightly, saying, "Your Royal Highness!"
This general was Wu Youji's eldest brother, Wu Youyi. Now he was the general of the Yulin Guard and controlled the Imperial Army. As a core member of the Wu Family, he already knew that Princess Taiping would soon become his sister-in-law. He also knew that his virtuous sister-in-law, Li, died because of this.
Wu Youyi's mentality was very complicated. When the Wu Family was exiled to Hainan, Li traveled thousands of miles to marry his brother, who was an exiled criminal and probably would never see the light of day. How could such a woman be worthy of respect? However, when she became an obstacle to the Wu Family's integration with the Li Family, she was sacrificed by the Wu Family without pity.
From the emotional point of view, Wu Youyi felt that it was not worth it for Li Family. He was also a little disgusted with Princess Taiping who caused the Li Family's misfortune. But from the rational point of view, he also knew that with Princess Taiping as a link, he could fight for the greatest benefits for the Wu Family. Sacrificing a woman was really not a big deal.
Princess Taiping glanced at him indifferently. She didn't stop and walked by herself. Wu Youyi's face showed a helpless wry smile. He gently shook his head and walked away.
Princess Taiping walked a few steps, but suddenly stopped. She thought for a moment and suddenly turned around. She raised her voice and called, "Great General, please wait!"
Wu Youyi stopped and turned around in surprise. He slightly bowed and said, "Your Highness?"
Princess Taiping leisurely walked back and stood still in front of him. "General Wu," she said, "I have something to ask you."
Wu Youyi hurriedly said, "I dare not. Princess, please speak!"
Princess Taiping said, "I heard that Yang Fan transferred to the 'Hundred Cavalry'?"
Wu Youyi slightly frowned. Princess Taiping's question was abrupt. He was the Great General of the Yulin Guard. How could he remember the names of so many subordinates? Fortunately, the woman who asked him to transfer Yang Fan to the 'Hundred Cavalry' was not an ordinary person. Moreover, it had just happened, so he still had some impression.
Wu Youyi thought for a moment and said, "Yes! This Yang Fan used to be a big wrestler in the palace, right? I heard that he is very good at cuju, kouju, and sumo wrestling. Such a person has just been transferred to the 'Hundred Cavalry'. I wonder why Your Highness asked about him? "
Princess Taiping lightly said, "There is one thing that I think the general must have heard?"
Wu Youyi said, "Please enlighten me, Princess!"
Princess Taiping said, "I will get married soon. The man I will marry …"
Wu Youyi hurriedly put on a smile and said, "Yes, Wu Youyi already knows about it."
Princess Taiping also smiled and said, "The Great General is Taiping's cousin. In the future, he will also be Taiping's uncle …"
Wu Youyi laughed and said, "Yes, yes, this is a marriage on top of a family. Haha, I am happy to see this happen."
Princess Taiping said, "When Taiping marries, there will be warriors, maids, and eunuchs as a dowry. I would like to ask the Great General to part with his beloved and send this Yang Fan to Taiping as a dowry warrior. What do you think? "
Wu Youyi was surprised and said, "Yang Fan? Why does the Princess want this person to be a dowry? "
Princess Taiping nonchalantly said, "It is nothing. It is only because this person is good at cuju, kouju, and sumo wrestling. The Great General must know that I like these things very much. It is rare to find such a wonderful person. Naturally, I want him by my side. When I have nothing to do, he can accompany me to relieve my boredom!"
At this point, her white and tender cheeks twitched faintly.
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