"Immortal elder, I have completed my official duties and will be leaving Panzhou soon. Let us meet again in the capital."
Yang Fan rushed to Daoist Si Fang's residence to bid farewell. At this moment, Wan Guojun, Li Qianli, and many officials of Panzhou were there. Wan Guojun wanted to ask, "May I know what official duties you have done in Panzhou?"
However, he held back when the words were at the tip of his tongue. There was no need to be eloquent with a loser. He, Wan Zhongcheng, still had this bit of self-restraint.
Daoist Si Fang smiled at Yang Fan and cupped his hands, saying, "Supreme Heavenly Venerable! This humble Daoist wishes Doctor a safe journey! "
Daoist Si Fang was actually invited to Panzhou by Yang Fan.
Of course, Yang Fan would not mention this matter. Daoist Si Fang liked to push everything to the heavenly secrets, so naturally, he would not say it either. Therefore, other than the two of them, no one else knew.
In any case, the officials of Panzhou were already scared out of their wits by Wan Guojun, a high-ranking official of the imperial court who rushed over from the capital. When they heard that another Daoist with even more background came to Panzhou, even the Emperor respectfully addressed him as Immortal Teacher, everyone was respectful and tried their best to curry favor with him. Daoist Si Fang was exceptionally satisfied with this trip to Panzhou. This was enough.
Yang Fan did not receive any benefits in Panzhou. No one gave him gold, silver, and jewelry, and no one sent him beautiful women. This was because everyone knew that he was Wan Guojun's enemy. Showing kindness to him was equivalent to becoming Wan Guojun's enemy.
When Yang Fan went to the Yao Province and the Barbarian Province, he went in a sorry state but left in glory. Only this time, the Pan Province was the exact opposite. He came in glory but left in a sorry state.
Don't be fooled by his dignified words. Anyone with discerning eyes could see that he was suppressed by Wan Guojun in Panzhou. He could not display his skills at all, so he left in a sorry state.
Wan Guojun, who was sitting at the head of the table, raised his cup with a smile and said, "Today, Yang Langzhong has returned to the imperial court. Let us borrow Immortal Elder Shi Fang's banquet to give Yang Langzhong a farewell dinner. Lang Zhong, please drink this cup, wishing you a smooth journey and a smooth journey!"
The civil and military officials on the left and right, as well as the unruly local chieftains of Panzhou, were like a group of marionettes. They raised their cups one after another and parroted, "Today, Yang Langzhong has returned to the imperial court. We will give him a farewell dinner. Doctor, please have a toast. Everything will be smooth sailing and peaceful!"
Yang Fan smiled and raised his cup with a beaming face, as if he didn't notice the faint ridicule in Wan Guojun's eyes.
Although the banquet for Yang Fan's arrival was Wan Guojun's prestige banquet, it was still considered a banquet for him. However, no one paid attention to him before he left. It was Yang Fan who took the initiative to say goodbye to Taoist Elder Shi Fang. Wan Guojun casually said that he would borrow Taoist Elder Shi Fang's wine to give him a farewell dinner.
However, Yang Fan really didn't seem to care. After he sat down, he actually talked and laughed wittily. This situation fell into Wan Guojun's eyes. Naturally, he thought that Yang Fan was pretending to be calm to protect his face.
A banquet, each with their own schemes.
When the music ended and people dispersed, Yang Fan returned to his courtyard. He entered the door of his bedroom and closed the door. As he walked into the inner room, he said, "Yuanyi, the matter here has been settled. We will leave early tomorrow morning."
Yang Fan didn't hear Feng Yuanyi's answer. When he walked to the small room where the maidservants lived, he also didn't see Feng Yuanyi. Yang Fan was startled. He quickly walked to the door of his bedroom and suddenly lifted the curtain. Feng Yuanyi was still not there. Yang Fan couldn't help but change his expression.
Outside the high wall of the courtyard where Yang Fan lived, there was a row of houses where servants lived. Between the high wall and the houses, there was a gap the width of a person. The gap was damp and dark, and there were knee-high weeds growing in it. Feng Yuanyi and Lu Xiaoxiu, the daughter of the Lu family, were hugging and crying here.
"Xiaoxiu, don't worry. I will come back!"
Feng Yuanyi wiped his tears and said to Lu Xiuer seriously, "Sister will be sent to the capital. Brother Yang promised me that he will save her. After I pick her up, I will come back! "
Speaking of this, Feng Yuanyi clenched his teeth, and his eyes were full of hatred. "Brother Yang also said that although Wan Gou is enjoying his glory now, once he returns to Luoyang, he will definitely die! I want to go to Luoyang, and I want to see him die with my own eyes! "
Speaking of this, Feng Yuanyi couldn't control himself anymore. He was so excited that his whole body was trembling. Lu Xiuer considerately hugged him until he completely calmed down. Then, she gently let go and nodded vigorously. "Yes! Xiuer will obediently wait for Brother Yuanyi to come back. Brother Yuanyi, you … must come back! "
Not far away, Yang Fan's head, which had been peeking out from the top of the wall, shrank back and let out a soft sigh.
The back window of Yang Fan's bedroom opened, and Feng Yuanyi quietly climbed in from outside. The sky was already dark, and there was no light in the room. It wasn't until Feng Yuanyi climbed in and turned around to close the window that he was surprised to see Yang Fan sitting quietly by the table.
Feng Yuanyi was startled and softly called out, "Brother Yang!"
Yang Fan's face darkened as he asked, "What have you been doing?"
Feng Yuanyi lowered his head and stood still. His face was red, and he didn't dare to reply.
He was close and respectful to Yang Fan, and he respected and feared him. When he saw Yang Fan's displeased tone, he didn't dare to speak.
Yang Fan was silent for a moment, but he didn't reprimand him anymore. He only asked, "As the Provincial Governor of Panzhou, your father must have been studying since young. Do you know the meaning of 'if you don't leave the house, you won't be blamed'?"
Feng Yuanyi lowered his head and mumbled, "Chaos is born from words. If a ruler isn't secretive, he will lose his subjects, and if a subject isn't secretive, he will lose himself. If matters aren't secretive, they will cause great harm. That's why a gentleman is cautious! "
Yang Fan said, "It's good that you know! We'll be leaving tomorrow. I've already placed your food on the table. Eat early and rest! "
"Yes!"
Feng Yuanyi replied and walked out with his head lowered.
Looking at his pitiful appearance, Yang Fan couldn't bear to see him like this. His heart softened and he wanted to say a few words to comfort him. However, he changed his mind and hardened his heart.
Looking at Feng Yuanyi and his younger sister Xiu 'er in distress, Yang Fan couldn't help but think of his own childhood. How could he say such harsh words? However, in his childhood, even if he was willing to risk his life for Xiao Man, he still didn't tell Xiao Man his big secret. It wasn't because he didn't trust Xiao Man, but no one knew if a young child would spill the beans. Some secrets could only be hidden in one's heart, because they were secrets.
Yang Fan thought to himself, "Not knowing how to keep secrets will harm others and oneself. If these harsh words today can make him a little more apprehensive, it might not be a bad thing for his future!"
Wan Guojun returned from the banquet and hummed a little tune as he entered the study.
A moment later, one of his trusted subordinates quietly flashed in and cupped his hands in greeting. He stood there without saying a word.
Wan Guojun put down the book in his hand and ordered, "Tomorrow, when Yang Fan returns to the capital, you will follow them all the way until they leave Panzhou and then report back!"
That person cupped his hands in greeting and left in a flash.
Wan Guojun picked up the book again. Tilting his head to think, he sneered …
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The autumn wind blew gently and the sky was clear blue.
A group of people whipped their horses and left Panzhou. In front of them, there were still mountains within mountains and rivers within rivers. The scenery was endless.
This time, they were returning to the capital and were not as anxious as when they came. They also didn't have anything weighing on their minds, so they let go of the hooves and were very carefree.
This time, they couldn't directly return to the capital. Originally, they had come from Chang 'an. Now they had to return to Chang' an to pick up Princess Taiping, who had finished paying respects to the ancestors, and then return to Luoyang together.
Thinking that he would soon be able to see his lovely wife and that Xiao Man was about to give birth, Yang Fan was eager to return. Although they weren't going to save people and didn't need to travel day and night, he still unknowingly increased his speed. He whipped his horse and rushed to the front of the group.
"Xiao Man is about to give birth. Will she give birth to a white and chubby boy or a beautiful and cute little girl?"
Yang Fan thought happily and couldn't help but chuckle. "Who cares. Regardless of whether she gives birth to a boy or a little girl, she will have to call me father. They will all be my children!"
Maqiao and Hu Yuanli walked in the middle of the group and were chatting excitedly about Sun Yuxuan.
Hu Yuanli stroked his beard and said with a smile, "On this trip out of the capital, the person who gained the most was probably Doctor Sun. Doctor Sun's trip out of the capital this time was not in vain. He actually won the heart of a beautiful and charming woman. It's really enviable! "
Maqiao was also interested and said with a smile, "Doctor Sun and that Miss Hu Fei have feelings for each other and are a good pair. I just don't know if he will be able to bring home a beauty when he returns to the capital. "
Hu Yuanli hesitated and said, "This … I'm afraid not. In any case, he is a high-ranking official of the imperial court and has parents and elders at home. Unless he is marrying a concubine, there is no reason not to report to his parents. There must be three matchmakers and six certificates and both parents must agree. Directly bringing her back to the capital is too against the rules. "
Maqiao chuckled and said, "From Luoyang to Man Zhou is really too far. This trip will take a long time. If we have to return to the capital to report to our parents and then go to Man Zhou to fetch the bride, we can't afford the trouble. I see that the two of them are stuck together like glue and I'm afraid they won't be willing to part. If we go to Jingzhou, maybe we can see Miss Hu Fei. "
Hu Yuanli shook his head and smiled, disapproving.
Maqiao glanced at him and said, "Imperial Censor Hu, do you want to make this bet with me?"
Hu Yuanli laughed and said, "Let's bet! Tell me, what do you want to bet? "
One civil and one military, the journey was lonely and extremely bored. Unexpectedly they used Sun Yuxuan's marriage as a bet.
Feng Yuanyi rode a purple horse and followed closely behind Yang Fan. From time to time he stole a glance at Yang Fan. Yang Fan urged his horse forward, his mind had already flown to Chang 'an. Along the way he was thinking, a smile would unconsciously appear on his face.
After chasing for a long time, Feng Yuanyi finally could not restrain himself and whipped his horse to catch up. After riding side by side with Yang Fan for a while, he could not restrain himself and asked, "Yang Dage, on this trip to the capital, will that dog thief really be punished?"
"Oh? Oh! "
Yang Fan came back to his senses and laughed loudly. "Don't worry! After we leave, Wan Guojun should also leave. The people who want to kill Wan Guojun are already on their way. When he returns to the capital, he will die without a doubt. Throwing away his life, throwing away his life, the so-called throwing away his life refers to people like Wan Guojun. This kind of thing … "
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