"Langjun!"
As soon as Xiao Man finished asking, she saw Yang Fan standing at the entrance of the courtyard with a smile on his face. He was holding a dark green jar in his hand. Xiao Man was happy at first, and then a little shy. Her happy expression was too obvious. Even Third Sister, that little girl, seemed to have a teasing look in her eyes. This little girl.
Xiao Man glared at Third Sister, pursed her lips, and walked to Yang Fan. She lowered her voice, but it was still difficult to hide the joy in her gentle voice. "Langjun, you are back!"
Yang Fan's beard was not trimmed, and there was some green stubble on his chin, which made him look a bit mature. What Xiao Man paid attention to was his eyes. His eyes were clear, bright, and had a kind of light that was not usually seen.
Xiao Man felt a little tipsy in her heart. "He is also very happy to see me!"
Yang Fan looked at her with a smile. Xiao Man was wearing a lotus-colored gauze gown. Her long hair was not tied up and casually draped over her shoulders, which made her handsome little face look even more beautiful, like bright jade. The loose swallow-coat could not hide her graceful figure, like a peony in the mist.
Yang Fan said softly, "Yes, I am back. There have been many things in the court these days, and I have been on guard duty. It is not convenient for me to send messages home, and I have made you worry. How is home? "
Xiao Man said, "Everything is fine, Langjun can rest assured. I have also heard about these things in the palace. At this time, Langjun can't leave. Today, I heard that Qiu Shenji was beheaded in Taiyi Sect, so I guessed that Langjun will be back soon, but I don't know if it will be today or tomorrow. "
Xiao Man said to Third Sister, who was standing to the side, "Third Sister, tell the kitchen to prepare a banquet and boil some hot water for Langjun to take a bath."
"Yes!"
Third Sister answered and flew out of the courtyard like a happy magpie.
Yang Fan said with a smile, "We are not going far away, why do we need to be so grand?"
Xiao Man said, "Langjun has been working hard outside, so it should be more relaxing at home. What's this? "
Yang Fan said, "Oh, this is the wine I bought at the 'Golden Hairpin Drunk'. It's been distilled and brewed four times, so the taste is very mellow. You've been managing the household by yourself for the past few days, and it's been really hard on you. Let's drink some wine tonight to thank you. "
Xiao Man was even happier in her heart. She took the wine jar and smiled at him, "We have a wine shop that specializes in good wine everywhere. Why are you taking care of other people's business?"
When Yang Fan passed by the 'Golden Hairpin Drunk', he remembered that his last enemy had been killed. His revenge was avenged and he could start looking for his younger sister immediately. He felt happy and wanted to drink to celebrate, so he bought a jug of wine. At that time, he really forgot that one of the seventeen shops that his family had taken over specialized in wine.
Xiao Man's words reminded Yang Fan. He laughed and said, "That's right. How could I forget that we have wine at home?"
Xiao Man accompanied him into the room, put the wine jar on the table, and poured him a cup of sour plum soup. She said, "The weather is hot, so this is iced. Langjun, drink a few sips first to cool off the heat. I'll go prepare some clothes for you. You can take a bath and rest later. "
At that moment, Xiao Man really had the feeling of a gentle and virtuous young lady.
What was more rare was that she did it naturally, and Yang Fan also enjoyed it naturally.
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"Bang!"
A jug of grape wine fell to the ground, and the wine spilled everywhere, dark red like blood.
A black, furry Chow Chow excitedly ran over, lowered its head and sniffed, then stuck out its tongue and licked it.
"Bang!"
Another jade white bottle with two dragons probing the water was thrown to the ground, smashing into pieces. The pekingese was startled, raised its head to look at its furious master, shook its ears carelessly, and continued to lick the grape wine.
Wu Chengsi wandered around the room like a cornered beast, wanting to smash whatever he saw. Zhang Jiafu, the Renhua of the Phoenix Pavilion, followed closely behind him, constantly saying, "Your Highness, please don't be angry, please don't be angry!"
Wu Chengsi finally had nothing left to throw and angrily sat back down on his chair. Zhang Jiafu hurriedly moved in front of him and bowed, saying: "Your Highness, please quell your anger. His Majesty has protected Your Highness in every possible way, not allowing Your Highness to have any collusion with Qiu Shenji and Zhou Xing's cases. This is enough to show His Majesty's concern for Your Highness. Your Highness, please bear with it for now. As long as the Emperor's favour has not disappeared, Your Highness can quietly wait for an opportunity. It is not impossible for you to make a comeback."
Wu Chengsi sneered, "Opportunity? Does This King still have a chance? "
Zhang Jiafu said, "As long as His Majesty wishes to pass on his empire to the descendants of the Wu clan, the only ones qualified to inherit it are Your Highness and King Liang. Your Highness acted too hastily, provoking His Majesty's disgust, which is why he has punished you. However, how can Your Highness know that King Liang, in his complacency, will not follow in Your Highness' footsteps? Since ancient times, the heir apparent has risen and fallen, and there have been many who have tried to be deposed. Has there not been a single one who has succeeded to the throne? Why is Your Highness so dejected? "
Wu Chengsi's eyes darted around, but he did not say anything.
Zhang Jiafu continued, "Based on His Majesty's usual conduct, as long as there is hatred, there is no one who does not strike with his thunderbolt, turning him into fine powder. However, even though Qiu Shenji and Zhou Xing have fallen this time, His Majesty has protected Your Highness in every possible way, not allowing Your Highness to have even the slightest bit of contact with them. Instead, he instructed Li Zhaode to submit a report to discuss the pros and cons of the imperial clan participating in politics, and only then did he remove Your Highness from the position of Prime Minister! "
Zhang Jiafu smiled and said, "This is admittedly a blow to Your Highness, but it also cuts off King Liang's path of participating in politics. His reputation has been greatly boosted this time, but as long as Your Highness remains loyal and does not lose His Majesty's favor, there is still a chance for you to make a comeback. Let's pay close attention to King Liang's movements. As long as he makes a mistake, or as long as we create an opportunity for him to make a mistake … "
"Mm!"
Wu Chengsi calmed down. Even though his eyes were still as sinister as a snake's, his expression was no longer as furious as before.
Zhang Jiafu secretly sighed in relief when he saw this. He tried to persuade Wu Chengsi for a long time, but it was already late. Only then did he bid farewell to Wu Chengsi.
As soon as Zhang Jiafu left Wu Chengsi's residence, he raised his head to the sky and sighed. Even though he had spoken so calmly, he did not hold out much hope that Wu Chengsi would be able to make a comeback. It was true that there were people who could make a comeback, but the current Great Zhou Dynasty would not give Wu Chengsi such an opportunity.
Wu Sansi, Princess Taiping, Li Zhaode, and Di Renjie were not easy to deal with. Were they idiots? Who would give Wu Chengsi a chance to seize power again? However, he had already boarded Wu Chengsi's ship, and could no longer leave it. What else could he do but say this?
Only by giving King Wei a glimmer of hope would he have a glimmer of hope!
As soon as Zhang Jiafu left, Wu Chengsi sneered. How could he not see through Zhang Jiafu's thoughts? If it weren't for the fact that he was tied to this big tree so tightly that he couldn't escape, Zhang Jiafu would have long since become a scattered macaque and run off to lick Wu Sansi's butt.
Zhang Jiafu's consolation was only for self-preservation. Only by persuading him to the point that he was unwilling would he have the heart to protect his pawns. Even though he had lost his power, his influence in the Wu Clan would not be weakened so quickly. If he had the heart to protect a few small fries, he believed that no one would take the risk of forcing him to do something desperate.
However, he no longer had any hope of becoming the Crown Prince. What was the point of forbearance?
Right now, he only wanted to find the person who ruined his plans, who destroyed his dream of becoming the Emperor. He wanted to take revenge at all costs, whether it was a mutual destruction or mutual destruction! However, up until now, he still did not know what had gone wrong and why the Emperor was so angry.
Wu Sansi and Di Renjie's repeated leaks had angered Wu Zetian. When Wu Zetian decided to eliminate Qiu Shenji, Zhou Xing, and dismiss Wu Chengsi, she immediately used the Yulin Guards to prevent the news from leaking and causing a mutiny in the Jin Wu Guards. At the same time, she was worried that this series of scandals would damage the Great Zhou Dynasty's dignity and cause the border army to lose trust in the court. Thus, until now, Wu Chengsi had not had the chance to contact his spies in the palace.
"No matter what, if I find out who you are, I will make sure you die!"
Wu Chengsi's eyes were bloodshot. He gritted his teeth and cursed, "Forbearance? Forbearance my ass! If worst comes to worst, I'll just perish together. This hatred is absolutely irreconcilable. I won't turn back even if I run into a wall! "
The Pekingese licked up the wine on the floor and turned around in satisfaction. It staggered towards the door. It tried hard for a long time, but it still could not climb over the threshold that it could normally easily cross. The Pekingese turned around a few times in puzzlement, and suddenly hit its head on the door frame …
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"The shop owner in the opposite alley has died of illness. His wife is not good at running a business, so she wants to sell the shop and go back to her hometown. I saw that this was a rare opportunity. Langjun was trapped in the palace and could not come out, so I had no way to discuss it with you. Thus, I took the initiative and bought this shop. The price was very high, but the location was too good. There is a saying in the art of war: 'The man who knows the terrain is the help of the soldiers.' I've run many businesses in the southern city, so I know this principle. The same business, even if the location is close, can be very different! "
"Also, I had the antique shop 'Bo Gu Zhai' renovated. The pillars and beams were carved, and the decorations were elegant. It was full of the graceful and noble style of the imperial palace. I also had Master Rumei introduce two disciples to the shop every day to play zither music. High officials, tycoons, noble ladies, and socialites like to be cultured. This way, it looks like the expenses are higher, but the business is better. As long as we complete one more business every month, the money we earn will far exceed these expenses. "
Butchie said happily. Unknowingly, she had already gotten used to Yang Fan's existence. She liked to watch Yang Fan eat, and she liked to tell him things. When she did this, she would feel a sense of peace and contentment.
Yang Fan said with emotion, "Speaking of which, you've always been the one in charge of the family. I actually didn't do anything. My wife has really worked hard. Yang Fan … a toast to you!"
Today was the first time Yang Fan didn't need anyone to persuade him to drink to his heart's content. At this time, his handsome face was flushed. Butchie was also particularly happy today. After drinking cup after cup of rich grape wine, two peach blossoms appeared on her cheeks.
Seeing Yang Fan toast to her, Butchie hurriedly raised her cup as well. The two clinked from afar and drank the wine in their cups. Yang Fan filled his cup again, then suddenly stood up and walked unsteadily toward the courtyard. Butchie followed behind him in surprise.
Yang Fan walked step by step into the courtyard and stared blankly at the bright full moon in the sky. Suddenly, he knelt down. Butchie said in surprise, "Langjun, you are …"
Yang Fan said word by word, "I … want to pay tribute to … my parents' … spirits in heaven!"
Butchie looked at him in surprise and said, "Langjun, wait!"
She hurriedly returned to her room and took out a cup of wine. She walked to Yang Fan's side, lifted her skirt, and knelt down gracefully. She said softly, "Your servant and Langjun will pay tribute to father-in-law and mother-in-law together!"
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