Shangguan Wan 'er tilted her head and whispered, "You, I haven't heard from you since you left. I can't find you, and I don't know any news about you. I'm worried and I miss you. I miss you so much …"
That voice was full of emotion and it made Yang Fan's heart tremble. He looked up and saw Shanghai Wan 'er's charming eyebrows slightly raised. She was staring at him with eyes full of affection. He couldn't help but say, "Wan' er … I miss you so much in the Western Region!"
"No way!"
Wan 'er pouted and said sourly, "Don't you have any news about me? You said you would come back when the plum blossoms are in full bloom. Now even the peach blossoms are withered. Humph! I heard that the women in the Western Region are unrestrained and passionate. I'm afraid you are so happy that you forget about me. "
"How can that be …"
Yang Fan was complaining about being wronged, but in his mind, Mu Heyue and Tian Ai Nu's figure and face suddenly flashed past. These two people had an ill-fated relationship, a strand of love. How could he bear it? He was afraid that Wan 'er would see something wrong, so he quickly joked, "Wan' er, you have to believe me. I get dizzy even when sitting on a boat. How can I do something like two-timing?"
Wan 'er couldn't help but want to laugh. She glared at him and said lightly, "You're lying again! You came back from Nanyang. How can I believe you when you say you get seasick? You only know how to be glib! "
They flirted with each other in front of other people's eyes. Although it was scary, it was very exciting. After a few words, Wan 'er's longing was slightly relieved. The two of them were close to Wucheng Hall. Wan' er then stopped talking.
When they arrived at Wucheng Hall, Wan 'er asked him to wait for a while. She entered the hall first and saw Princess Taiping sitting next to Wu Zetian. Wan' er knew that Princess Taiping came frequently recently, so she wasn't surprised. She bowed to Princess Taiping and said to Wu Zetian, "Everyone, Yang Fan has arrived. He is waiting outside the door."
Wu Zetian said with a smile, "Let him in!"
Shangguan Wan 'er bowed and said, "Yes!"
Shangguan Wan 'er turned around and called out, "His Majesty has an edict to summon Yang Fan!"
Princess Taiping was sitting at the side. When she saw Wan 'er's charm when she came in, her heart was moved.
These days, Wan 'er missed her lover. She always had a lingering melancholy between her eyebrows. Even when she was smiling, there was a faint feeling of loneliness. At this moment, although she tried to keep calm, her radiant expression could not be hidden from Taiping.
Yang Fan tidied up his clothes and strode into the hall. He hurried to the front of Wu Zetian and bowed, "Your subject Yang Fan greets the Sage!"
The Tang Dynasty had a system of etiquette. No matter if it was the officials or the people, they had to call themselves subjects in front of the Emperor. Yang Fan naturally knew this rule.
Wu Zetian said, "Dispense with the formalities. Rise."
"Thank you, Sage!"
Yang Fan straightened his body and glanced to the side. His eyes met with Shanghai Wan 'er and he quickly looked away. He looked to the side of Wu Zetian and saw Princess Taiping. Her eyes were staring at him. Yang Fan could not help but be shocked. He quickly looked at his nose and his heart, bowed and stood there.
Even though his and Wan 'er's gazes only touched each other for a brief moment, Princess Taiping had been watching their reactions. She was already suspicious. Even if you did not have an affair, you would still be suspicious. Not to mention the affection in their eyes. All of this was seen by Princess Taiping.
Princess Taiping's heart felt as if it was cut by a knife. It was bloody and painful, "I see! I see! I see! I was defeated by Wan 'er! I see … the woman he likes is Wan 'er! "
Princess Taiping's hands were tightly clenched in her sleeves. She suppressed her hatred and looked at Wan 'er. She saw Shanghai Wan' er's eyes were infatuated with Yang Fan. She did not look away at all. Princess Taiping's delicate body was stiff. She clenched her teeth. She was so angry that her hands and feet were cold. Her ears were ringing. She did not even hear half a word of the conversation between her mother and Yang Fan.
When she finally came back to her senses, she heard Wu Zetian say in a low voice, "Suddenly Qishi's Wu Zhile … Haha, if he has the ability, then let him show off his abilities. As long as he really has the ability, we will acknowledge him as Khan. What's so great about that? If Huselo cannot be helped up, then I will help another one. As long as it is beneficial to the Great Zhou! "
Yang Fan bowed his head and said, "Sage is wise!"
Wu Zetian's expression changed. She said pleasantly, "Yang Fan, your trip to the west this time has made me proud! Especially when you sneaked into the Tu Jue, tricked Mu Si, and defeated a hundred thousand soldiers. Your contributions cannot be buried. I have always rewarded people for their service. How do you want me to reward you? "
Yang Fan's heart skipped a beat and he almost blurted out, "Then please give Wan 'er to me!"
The words were on the tip of his tongue. Shanghai Wan 'er saw his expression. She immediately coughed and interrupted, "Everyone, Yang Fan is a general. If you want to reward him, you should naturally give him an official position. In Wan' er's opinion, Yang Fan has made such a great contribution. Everyone should give him the position of Brigade Marshal."
Wu Zetian pointed at her and laughed, "Stingy. Wan 'er, you are too stingy! If it were not for the fact that he is too young and it is not appropriate to give him a heavy responsibility, I think that with his contributions, he should even be rewarded with the position of Lieutenant General. Hmm … "
Wu Zetian lightly knocked on the table. She muttered to herself for a moment. She raised her eyebrows and said, "Yang Fan, I bestow you the position of Left Lieutenant General of the Yulin Guards. Do it well. You are still so young. As long as you work hard for me, your future will be limitless! "
This was conferring an official position. It was like a decree. Yang Fan had to salute. He knelt down on one knee and performed a military salute. He said respectfully, "This subject thanks Your Majesty!"
Princess Taiping saw the joy on Shanghai Wan 'er's face and became even angrier. She rolled her eyes and suddenly grabbed Wu Zetian's arm. She said in a sweet voice, "Mother, you have conferred this position properly! Daughter looks at Yang Fan. He is probably not even 20 years old? "Princess Taiping said. She turned to Yang Fan and asked," Guard Yang, how old are you? "
Yang Fan looked at her. He bowed and said, "This one is nineteen years old. After my birthday in October, I will be twenty!"
Princess Taiping smiled and said, "That's right. At nineteen years old, he has already become a lieutenant general. If not for such a great merit, if not for Mother's appreciation, how could it be possible? Since the founding of our dynasty, it seems that there has never been such a young lieutenant general."
Wu Zetian was happy. She patted her daughter's arm and said, "You can't say it like that. Yang Fan has indeed established a great merit for me. He should be rewarded! It's just that he is still young. If his position is too high, it will not be a good thing. At the very least, his colleagues in the army will inevitably cast sidelong glances at him. They will be jealous and hate him. I am doing this out of love and care for him, so I have wronged him a little. "
Princess Taiping smiled and said, "What Mother said is right! However, since Mother feels that this reward does not match his merit, and because of his age, it is not good for him to be promoted to a higher position, then … why not give him some other compensation to show Mother's fairness. "
As soon as Yang Fan heard this, he immediately became vigilant. He did not believe that Princess Taiping would have good intentions toward him and would help him ask for rewards. Wan 'er did not know about the gratitude and resentment between him and Princess Taiping. As soon as she heard what Princess Taiping said, it was exactly what she wanted. If she could help her lover obtain more benefits, she would naturally do her best. She hurriedly said, "Princess' words are reasonable. Since everyone feels that this reward is somewhat unfair to Yang Fan, why not reward him with some money and silk?"
Wu Zetian listened to the two of them talking back and forth. She could not help but feel somewhat moved. She muttered, "Hmm … then what should I reward him with? Silk, cloth, gold and silver utensils, or a house …"
Princess Taiping covered her mouth and laughed. "Mother, these rewards are a bit tacky. Besides, Guard Yang … Ah! Now he should be called Yang Lang Jiang … "
Princess Taiping glanced at Yang Fan. Her gaze was like a knife. "Yang Lang Jiang does not have a family, right?"
Yang Fan bowed and said, "Yes!"
Princess Taiping smiled like a flower. "Yang Lang Jiang does not have a family. Mother, what is the use of giving him these things? Actually, with his age, he is too young to be a Lang Jiang. Mother, why not bestow him a wife? He is a man. Once he has a family, he will appear mature. Marriage bestowed by the Son of Heaven is a good story in our dynasty! "
Yang Fan and Wan 'er were startled at the same time. Yang Fan was about to open his mouth to speak when Wan' er gave him a stern look and stopped him.
Accompanying the Emperor was like accompanying a tiger. Wan 'er often accompanied the Emperor and knew Wu Zetian's temperament. She did not dare to let Yang Fan interrupt at this time.
Princess Taiping quickly glanced at Yang Fan and Wan 'er. Seeing their expressions, she sneered in her heart. She was sure that Wan' er would not dare to tell her mother about her private affairs at this time. Looking at their dumbstruck expressions, an inexplicable pleasure rose in her heart.
She turned her head and gave Wei Tuan 'er a look.
Although Wei Tuan 'er did not understand why she was so keen to help this newly promoted General choose a wife, she knew that she wanted her to help when she saw the look she gave her. She quickly clapped her hands and said, "Princess is right. Yang Fan performed meritorious deeds in the Western Region. The Son of Heaven personally bestowed a beautiful wife. This is a good story that will go down in history."
A smile appeared on Wu Zetian's face. She slowly nodded and said, "Hmm, hearing what you said, I really have the interest to be a matchmaker. Haha, speaking of which, I have never been a matchmaker in my life. "
Wu Zetian looked at Yang Fan with a smile. It was rare for her to show a kind face, "Yang Fan, where are you from? Who are your family members?"
Yang Fan received an anxious look from Wan 'er. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and answer, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I am from Jiaozhi. I work as a farmer for a living. My parents died when I was a child. I have no other relatives in my family. "
"I see …"
When Wu Zetian heard this, she couldn't help but hesitate. She originally thought that since Yang Fan was a member of the 100 Imperial Bodyguards, he would be the descendant of a military official. He was from an official's family, so if she gave him a low-level official's daughter, it would be a good match. Now she heard that his hometown was far away in Jiaozhi. Moreover, he was from a peasant family. This marriage would not be easy.
Princess Taiping glanced at Wan 'er, who was pretending to be calm. She smiled and said to Wu Zetian, "Mother, can't you think of a suitable woman to marry Lang General Yang? I have the best candidate here. I just don't know what Mother thinks! "
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