Lai Junchen gazed at Yang Fan for a moment, then suddenly smiled happily.
Putting aside Lai Junchen's knowledge and character, just from his appearance alone, Lai Junchen was as handsome as jade. He was indeed a rarely seen handsome man. But when he smiled, there was an evil aura emanating from his bones that made one's heart go cold. Seeing his strange smile, Yang Fan felt very uncomfortable.
He was not afraid of Lai Junchen. In terms of martial strength, he could crush Lai Junchen with one finger. At most, Lai Junchen's martial strength was at the level of a ruffian fighting in the streets. In terms of power, he was now the highly sought after Heavenly Official Merit Examination Officer, while Lai Junchen was only a county officer. The difference between them could not be measured.
But the smile that Lai Junchen suddenly revealed was overflowing with evil. It was not the expression of a normal person at all. Yang Fan could not help but feel a chill in his heart.
The corner of Lai Junchen's mouth curled higher and higher. Finally, it turned into a loud laugh. Kicking off the horse's hooves, he came to greet Yang Fan. Cupping his hands, he said, "Yang Langzhong, pleased to hear that Officer has been promoted to the Heavenly Official Residence. Congratulations, hahaha …"
Yang Fan might not know about the transfer of an ordinary official, but how could Yang Fan not know about the transfer of Lai Junchen, who had stirred up countless carnage in Luoyang and killed countless prime ministers? This matter was already known to everyone in the Ministry of Appointments. So seeing him appear, Yang Fan was not surprised.
He smiled faintly, his hands still holding onto the reins of the horse. Casually, he replied, "County Officer Lai has finally been transferred back to the capital. The bitterness is over and the sweetness is coming. Making a comeback is something worth celebrating."
Lai Junchen waved his hands and put on an extremely frightened expression. "You flatter me. I am only a lowly county officer now. How can this be considered a comeback? It is just that the Sage took pity on me for my hard work and transferred me to the foot of the Emperor so that I can live a more stable and comfortable life."
"Hahahaha …"
When Lai Junchen was speaking just now, no matter if he was pretending to be respectful or afraid, his facial expressions were unusually rich. No matter what expression he put on, his eyes were smiling and the corners of his mouth were curled up. Together with his conflicting expressions, it seemed inexplicably strange. At this moment, he finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.
When Yang Fan heard his laughter, he couldn't help but frown. He could tell that Lai Jun Chen wasn't trying to show off, nor was he trying to show off. He was truly happy, but Yang Fan really didn't know why Lai Jun Chen was suddenly so happy while they were talking.
Lai Junchen was grinning from ear to ear as he said, "This lowly official has just arrived in the capital today. I must first report to the Luoyang government and see the superior official before I can take up my post. Yang Langzhong, let's meet again when we have time. I'll take my leave now! "
Yang Fan nodded, but his brows were still slightly furrowed as he watched Lai Junchen turn his horse and leave. Lai Junchen hadn't taken a few steps on his horse when he suddenly burst into laughter again. The laughter came abruptly and disappeared just as quickly. There was a pause in the middle before another burst of sudden laughter …
Yang Fan couldn't help but shake his head and mumble to himself, "Why is Lai Junchen acting so crazy?"
As Lai Junchen walked, he couldn't help but want to laugh. He also knew that it was strange for a person to suddenly laugh while riding a horse, but he couldn't help it.
When he saw Yang Fan, an inexplicable joy filled his entire body. Yang Fan was the main culprit behind his demotion to the same province. He was his great enemy. His great enemy was still alive and well, waiting for him to personally wear him down. When he thought of the day when he would bring down Yang Fan and make him his prisoner, he couldn't help but want to laugh at the scene of him personally torturing him with all sorts of torture tools.
When he thought of Yang Fan's charming wife that he coveted, Lai Junchen was even more elated. He didn't feel that there was anything abnormal about him. On the contrary, he felt that his mind was abnormally clear and his reactions were incomparably nimble. However … his control over his emotions seemed to be somewhat lacking.
Who cared? Now that he had finally returned to Luoyang, the day he made a comeback was just around the corner!
Lai Junchen walked and laughed all the way until he reached the Luoyang government office. He dismounted in front of the screen wall and knew that he couldn't laugh for no reason. He held back for a moment and suppressed the inexplicable joy in his heart. Only then did he tidy his clothes and change into a solemn appearance before walking into the office.
He thought about his power and prestige after making a comeback, but he never thought about how he could make a comeback now that he was just a Hegong County Magistrate. He thought about punishing Yang Fan, but he never thought about how Yang Fan's current position was much higher than his. How he could bring down Yang Fan? He thought about the joy of humiliating Yang Fan in every way possible after bringing down Yang Fan.
Lai Junchen's mental state had always been a bit problematic, but on the outside, he only appeared to be a bit crueler, more paranoid, and more perverted than ordinary people. No one had noticed that he was mentally abnormal. From a ruffian in Chang 'an to a Deputy Minister of the Imperial Censor, then from a Deputy Minister of the Imperial Censor to a Tongzhou Military Adjunct, these kinds of ups and downs had further stimulated his mental state. However, he didn't feel that there was anything strange about himself. Other than his wife, Madam Wang, no one else had noticed anything abnormal about him.
Yang Fan watched Lai Junchen walk away happily, and his brows furrowed even tighter.
When he had been framed and imprisoned by Lai Junchen, Lai Junchen had once threatened Xiao Man, wanting her to dedicate herself to him in exchange for a chance of survival for her husband. He knew that Lai Junchen had designs on Xiao Man, so Lai Junchen's abnormal behavior today made him feel a bit uneasy.
Yang Fan thought for a moment and gave up the idea of directly returning to the yamen. He turned his horse and rushed to his mansion.
It could be said that he was confused because of his concern. Yang Fan had already entered the Fortune House, and suddenly remembered that his home was not what it used to be. Even if Xiao Man wanted to go to Nan City to see his family's property, he had A Nu to accompany him in the open, and there were masters in the Succession Hall to protect him in the dark, so he didn't have to worry about being plotted against.
Yang Fan smiled, thinking that he had already arrived at his home, so it was good to go back and have a look. However, he didn't need to tell Xiao Man to be extra careful when she went out.
When Yang Fan arrived at his mansion, he had just pulled the reins when a servant beside him exclaimed in surprise.
When he went to Golden Grain Garden, he had brought three guards with him. These guards were usually quiet and didn't like to talk. Moreover, they had calm temperaments and didn't have times when they were startled. Therefore, when they heard the guard's exclamation, Yang Fan couldn't help but glance at him.
The guard hurriedly said, "Lang Zhong, the girl in front … is one of us!"
These guards around Yang Fan didn't call Yang Fan 'Sovereign' except in very private occasions, but called him by his official position. They completely regarded themselves as the guards of the Heavenly Official Lang Zhong, not the people of the Succession Hall. But this way, it was not convenient for him to explain the identity of the person he saw, so he paused.
Yang Fan followed his gaze and saw a pretty girl in green, walking towards his mansion step by step.
Gu Zhuting had washed off the disguise and changed into ordinary women's clothing. In order not to attract attention, she didn't even ride a horse. She directly walked to the Fortune House according to the way she inquired from the leader. At this time, she had just arrived at the Yang mansion.
There were four knights standing in front of the Yang mansion. This scene was very conspicuous. Gu Zhuting had already seen them. As soon as she saw the three obviously dressed as guards, they were all people of the 'Succession Hall' that she was familiar with. Gu Zhuting immediately guessed the identity of the person they were guarding in the middle.
This person, must be their new sovereign!
"So young! So handsome! "
This was the first feeling Gu Zhuting had when she saw Yang Fan.
The previous Sovereign of the Obvious Sect, Young Master Jiang, was not handsome, but his presence and demeanor always gave people the feeling that he was as tall as a pine tree and as pure as ice. The Sovereign of the Hidden Sect, Shen Mu, did not have a stunning appearance and even seemed slightly average. Only those who had interacted with him would feel the unique charm that came from the inside out.
Compared to these two people, Yang Fan had an advantage in appearance.
Gu Zhuting only glanced at Yang Fan and did not dare to raise her eyes to examine him again. She quickened her steps to greet them.
At this time, the guard had already whispered a few words into Yang Fan's ear, explaining Gu Zhuting's identity. Yang Fan knew that she definitely had a matter. This was the entrance, and it was not easy to speak with so many people coming and going. He immediately got off his horse and walked into the mansion. The three guards also got off their horses, and one of them went to greet Gu Zhuting.
Last night, the entire city was celebrating, and the gatekeeper, Mo Xuanfei, enjoyed the excitement and sneaked out to have fun for half a night. Since the master of the house wasn't in the residence, there was no need to wake up early today. Mo Xuanfei returned to the residence early in the morning and was catching up on his sleep in the gatekeeper's room. Suddenly, he heard someone knocking on the door. He quickly put on his shoes and ran out to greet the door with his disheveled clothes.
When the door opened, Mo Xuanfei was shocked and quickly straightened his body. He called out, "Ah Lang!"
Yang Fan ignored his disheveled clothes and waved his hand. "Bring that woman to the study room to see me!" He then turned around and walked out.
In the study room, Gu Zhuting greeted Yang Fan politely and told him everything that she wanted to report. Yang Fan was completely stunned.
He thought that this woman brought important news from Li Taigong or some other senior of the aristocratic clan to tell him. He never expected that it would be such an unimaginable matter.
Not only did he have a son, but he also had a daughter!
Yang Fan sat there and didn't know what kind of feeling he had in his heart. Once upon a time, he was still alone and had no blood relatives in this world. But overnight, he had a son and a daughter. Then, thinking that his daughter had fallen into the hands of Young Master Jiang, Yang Fan suddenly felt a kind of heartache …
Gu Zhuting stole a glance at Yang Fan's expression. Sometimes he was happy, sometimes he was worried, sometimes he was angry, sometimes he was sad, but he didn't have any intention to question her. Only then did she feel relieved.
Just now, when Yang Fan learned that she was the one who delivered Xiao Man, he had solemnly thanked her. As for his daughter falling into the hands of Young Master Jiang, she wasn't the one who kidnapped Xiao Man, nor was she the one who helped Young Master Jiang take away the child. Instead, because of this, Xiao Man almost lost his life. She still had to worry that Yang Fan would vent his anger on her due to his mood swings.
Gu Zhuting stammered, "I … I really don't understand. Why did Young Master Jiang hide the sovereign's daughter? He …"
"I know why!"
Yang Fan interrupted her words and slightly closed his eyes. He had already remembered what A Nu had told him about the scene that happened at the peak of Mount Hua. He remembered that Young Master Jiang forced her to jump off the cliff. Connecting the two events, the real purpose of Young Master Jiang's strange behavior was clear.
But knowing Young Master Jiang's purpose didn't mean that he could save his daughter. Yang Fan's heart was in a mess. He didn't notice that Gu Zhuting's eyes suddenly turned cold. Her wrist trembled and a flying knife slipped into her palm …
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