Wan'er gently pulled over a piece of paper and covered the portrait. She said to Fu Qingqing, "Invite him in. Oh, I still have something for you to do in a moment. You stay too! "
Fu Qingqing agreed and gracefully flashed out of Wan'er's study. She said to Yang Fan in a low voice, "I await your arrival!"
Yang Fan nodded and strode into the study. He saw Wan'er dressed in white with her hair draped over her shoulders. She was already dressed as a woman. Her beautiful and gentle appearance was indescribably charming, but her face was a bit pale. His heart ached. He was just about to call out "Wan'er" when he suddenly heard footsteps behind him. He hurriedly closed his mouth.
But he smelled a fragrant wind. Fu Qingqing floated past Yang Fan and walked behind Wan'er. Seeing this, Yang Fan knew that this was deliberately arranged by Wan'er. She was afraid that he would bring up their affair, so he could only put on a business-like appearance. He crossed his arms and said, "Yang Fan has rushed to the Ministry of Justice. Does His Majesty have any other orders?"
Shanghai Wan'er did not move. She slowly said, "Why did His Majesty order you to work in the Ministry of Justice? Do you understand His Majesty's intentions?"
Of course, Yang Fan understood how much power the Disciplinary Officer of the Ministry of Justice had. Not to mention the fact that he was the second-in-command of the Ministry of Justice, even if it was an Imperial Censor, as long as the Emperor supported him, the civil and military officials of the court could do whatever they wanted. Although this position was not considered a high official in Luoyang, where officials were as common as clouds, the weight of this position was not ordinary.
But he had first gone to the Yulin Guard and then come to the Ministry of Justice to see Wan'er. He really did not have time to carefully analyze Wu Zetian's intentions. Now that he was in front of Wan'er, there was no need for him to first think about it and show off his schemes. He calmly shook his head and said, "I am slow-witted. I do not understand His Majesty's intentions!"
Wan'er said, "The Ministry of Justice and the Imperial Censor are His Majesty's eyes and ears to supervise the officials. In the past, the Ministry of Justice had Zhou Xing, and the Imperial Censor had Lai Junchen. These two yamens carried out His Majesty's will and completed the mission His Majesty entrusted to them. Although Zhou Xing and Lai Junchen were involved in the case one after another for their own benefit, greatly disappointing His Majesty. But under their leadership, these two yamens are very competent in carrying out His Majesty's will and acting as the Son of Heaven's eyes and ears. "
Wan 'er paused. She took the opportunity to look at Yang Fan's face. She didn't want to move her eyes away for even a moment. She continued to say, "His Majesty has appointed you to be the Disciplinary Officer of the Ministry of Justice. He has high hopes for you, and I hope you will not disappoint him. You will do your best to judge all the prisons in the world and enforce the law for the court!"
Yang Fan finally understood Wu Zetian's intention. Zhou Xing was already dead. In order to give an explanation to the officials, Lai Junchen had also been demoted and exiled. The Emperor no longer had a capable spy by his side. The Emperor had the intention to nurture him. As long as he was willing, he would soon possess the same level of power as Zhou Xing and Lai Junchen.
Suddenly hearing this news, Yang Fan's heart couldn't help but tremble. He didn't need to think too deeply to understand the significance behind this appointment. But now was not the time to think about it. It was not easy for him to enter the palace. If he couldn't spill his heart to Wan 'er today, when he took up his post in the Ministry of Justice, it would be even more difficult to see Wan' er again.
He looked deeply at Wan 'er and said in a low voice, "I understand. I am willing to serve His Majesty!"
Shanghai Wan 'er tilted her body slightly to avoid his burning gaze. She said in a low voice, "Your feelings, I will tell His Majesty on your behalf. Yang Langzhong … you can leave now."
Yang Fan said, "But I still have something I want to say to Shangguan Shouzhi!"
Shanghai Wan 'er raised her head in surprise. When she met Yang Fan's affectionate gaze, her heart jumped. She quickly turned her face away and pretended to be calm. She said, "If Yang Langzhong has something to say, just say it!"
Yang Fan said, "This matter is confidential and should not be known by others. Can Shangguan Shouzhi … first send the attendants away?"
Fu Qingqing glanced at Shangguan Wan 'er. Shangguan Wan' er said, "Qingqing is someone by my side. We're like sisters, and we're as close as one. Doctor, if you have anything to say, please speak your mind. There's no need to hide!"
Yang Fan stared at her. Seeing her deliberately avoiding him, he gradually became angry. He suppressed his anger and asked word by word, "Is there really … nothing that cannot be said to others?"
Shanghai Wan 'er felt that he was a little angry and secretly glanced at him. She did not believe that he would dare to expose the relationship between the two of them. She braced herself and said, "When a man does things, he should be open-minded, like the wind and the moon. I believe that Yang Langzhong has nothing to say behind others' backs?"
Yang Fan was so angry that he laughed. He nodded and said, "That's right! Yang Fan's chest is open-minded. There is indeed no place for him to carry someone behind his back. Since Shangguan Shouzhi has said so, then I will speak frankly! "
Wan 'er felt very wronged. She said, "You, I have suffered so much because of you. Now that I am forced to leave you, isn't it because of you? Why are you blaming me?"
Her eyes were slightly red. She glared at Yang Fan angrily and said, "Wan 'er is listening!"
Yang Fan coughed and said solemnly, "Yang Fan wants to know, Wan 'er used to be as gentle as water to me. Why are you so cold now? Don't tell me you've already forgotten our vow to stay together and love each other forever? What is the oath that Her Highness the Princess forced you to make? "
"Crack!"
A light and crisp sound came from behind Shanghai Wan 'er. Fu Qingqing held her chin and gently rubbed it. Then she pushed it up. There was another light "crack". She then squeezed out a smile that was uglier than crying.
Beauty Fu probably had a problem with the ligaments in her joints or the abnormal development of the muscles in her jaw. That was why she had a habit of dislocating her jaw. If she yawned too much or opened her mouth too wide when eating, she might dislocate her jaw. Yang Fan's words just now revealed too much information. Beauty Fu was so shocked that she dislocated her jaw. Fortunately, ever since she had this habit of dislocating her jaw, she had mastered the technique of restoring it. She stretched out her hand and quickly put her jaw back in place.
Wan 'er's almond-shaped eyes were wide open. She never thought that Yang Fan would dare to say such words in front of others. Yang Fan saw that she was staring at him and was tongue-tied. He couldn't help but say, "I am deeply in love with Wan' er. Why does Wan 'er treat me …"
"Shut up!"
Wan 'er shouted at him with a red face. She hurriedly said to Fu Qingqing, "Qingqing, get out first!"
"Uh uh …"
Fu Qingqing held her chin and nodded vaguely. She quickly ran out of the door. Wan 'er suddenly stood up and chased after her. She warned, "After you go out, don't talk nonsense with others."
"Yes, don't worry! Qingqing will keep her mouth shut! "
Fu Qingqing hurriedly pointed to the sky and swore to show her loyalty to Wan 'er. Then she looked at Yang Fan in surprise and left with a lingering fear.
As soon as the door closed, Wan 'er rushed in front of Yang Fan. She stomped her feet and said angrily, "You are crazy! You … How dare you say it in front of her! "
Yang Fan looked as if nothing had happened. He walked slowly to where Wan 'er was sitting. He lifted the back of the chair and sat down peacefully. Yes, Wan 'er had just sat there. The chair was warm and there was still a lingering fragrance. Yang Fan slightly closed his eyes and sniffed. He picked up Wan' er's wine cup with intoxication.
Seeing him like this, Wan 'er felt even more bitter. She rushed over and snatched his cup away. She said angrily, "You … You are still angry with me!"
Yang Fan said slowly, "Why would I be angry with you? If it weren't for the fact that you saw me as a passerby and intentionally left someone in the room, not wanting to talk to me about intimate matters, how could I have been forced to say these words in front of her? Wan 'er, you forced me to do this. "
Wan 'er was extremely angry. She said, "You are shameless! You know I have my difficulties! "
Yang Fan raised his eyelids and glanced at her. He said, "You have your difficulties? What difficulties do you have? Tell me, why don't you want to see me alone? "
Wan 'er suddenly looked sad. Her eyes turned red. She turned her back and said quietly, "You are still asking me. Didn't Xiao Man tell you? Me and Langjun, now that we meet, it would be better not to see each other. Every time we see each other, we will be even sadder. You … What do you want me to see you for? "
As Wan 'er spoke, her shoulders moved slightly. She couldn't help but cry.
Yang Fan hurriedly stood up and gently held her shoulders. He softly said, "Wan 'er, I don't want to anger you. Am I supposed to turn a blind eye to your suffering because of me? There is no knot in this world that cannot be untied. If you have something to say, you can tell me. If you have something to say, I will take care of it! "
"It is useless, Wan 'er … I have sworn to the heavens …"
Shangguan Wan 'er could not bear it any longer. She turned around and threw herself into his arms. Hot tears rolled down her cheeks and quickly wetted his chest.
Yang Fan grabbed her shoulders and nervously asked, "What oath did you make? Tell me quickly!"
Shangguan Wan 'er said sadly, "It's no use! You must already know about Xiao Man's oath. Yes! She did something to the oath. Xiao Man is very smart, and I … I was stupid. I followed Taiping's orders and made the oath without missing a word. I … I am trapped in my own trap. I am so stupid … "
Yang Fan anxiously said, "What oath did you make? At least tell me, okay?"
Shanghai Wan 'er only cried and didn't say anything. Yang Fan used a bit more strength to force her to raise her head. He said word by word, "Tell me!"
Wan 'er saw that Yang Fan's eyes were about to spit fire. She couldn't help but feel a bit scared. She had no choice but to answer, "She … she forced me to make the oath. If I break the oath and stay with you in the future, then …"
"Then what?"
"Then the heavens will punish you. You will die a violent death. Your bones will be scattered, and you will never be able to reincarnate!"
Yang Fan was stunned. "He didn't expect that Taiping Princess would make Wan 'er swear on herself. Wan' er loves him very much. If Wan 'er made Wan' er make the oath, what would she do if she broke the oath? Wan 'er was not afraid of death to be with him. I am afraid that she might not keep the oath. But Taiping Princess made her swear on herself. She would not dare to break the oath no matter what."
"Li Lingyue!"
Yang Fan gritted his teeth and slowly clenched his fist. Wan 'er cried and said, "Langjun, Wan' er is yours. In this life, even if I can't be with Langjun, Wan 'er will keep my chastity for Langjun. Wan 'er doesn't want to hurt you. Langjun, you … you should leave … "
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