These days, Yang Fan was very busy.
He managed the daily affairs of the military camp, inspected the situation of the garrison in the palace, went to the secret stronghold of the "Succession Hall", sat and discussed with the old men of the "Tianming Pavilion", met with the Shangguan family and other factions in the capital, and kept in touch with the Zhang brothers and Wu Sansi.
Speaking of which, during this period of time, he was even busier than when he first formed the Thousand Cavalry. It was just that most of the time he could return to the mansion to rest, but even if he returned to the mansion, he still had to deal with matters one after another. He often had to wait until the moon was high above the willow tree before he could extinguish the candle and return to Xiao Man or Ah Nu to rest.
It was already very late today, but Yang Fan was still in the study.
There was a lamp on the table, covered with a white gauze, and on the cover was a green plum tree, looking very simple and elegant.
There was a beauty under the lamp, charming like the shadow of a flower.
Sitting opposite Yang Fan was Gu Zhuting. These days, she no longer had any tasks, but only accompanied Xiao Man and Ah Nu in the backyard. Therefore, her clothes and clothing also changed according to Ah Nu. She was wearing a lake silk shirt, moon-white, lightly embroidered, with fine workmanship and exquisite materials.
It was easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it was difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. Miss Gu had never worn clothes made of such expensive materials before. When she had first put on the soft, close-fitting, and comfortable clothes made of lake silk, she had felt somewhat uncomfortable. But now, if she were to change back into her coarse clothes, her delicate skin would probably feel uncomfortable.
It was unknown whether it was because she had nothing to do all day in the backyard, so she had the time and mood to draw her eyebrows and lips, or because she deliberately dressed up before coming to see Yang Fan tonight. Sitting under the lamp, Gu Zhuting looked especially charming.
Her summer clothes were thin, soft, and close-fitting, which made the lines of her body gentle and smooth. Her fair skin was like a freshly peeled perfume pear, and her glossy black hair was tied up in a bun with a green hairpin, showing a unique charm.
That day Gu Zhang misunderstood the relationship between Yang Fan and his daughter. When Gu Zhuting understood what her father was thinking, she was ashamed and angry at the same time. However, her thoughts were originally like a seed buried in fertile soil. It was originally deeply buried, and everyone knew what was on her mind. Now that her father had revealed it to her, especially when her parents not only did not object to it, but also seemed to be happy to see it happen. This was like the warm spring flowers blooming, the frozen soil thawing, and fresh air seeping in, allowing that seed to quietly germinate.
At first, it was just an occasional fantasy, but now it was more and more difficult to get rid of. Especially since Ah Nu was pregnant, Yang Fan often came over to stay and take care of his wife. Gu Zhuting could often see the two of them happily under the moonlight. She felt even more envious of them.
Tonight, Yang Fan had summoned her to see him. Gu Zhuting knew that it was impossible for it to be a personal matter, but her heart was still beating wildly. Love was an inevitable part of life for both men and women. The longer one suppressed it, the harder it would be to suppress it once it was triggered.
Yang Fan looked at her. Perhaps it was because of the hot summer night, but her tender cheeks were flushed red, looking very beautiful. It was impossible to tell that she used to be a female assassin who could take someone's life at any time.
Yang Fan hesitated for a moment before saying, "I heard from Gu Zhang that the former Qianzhou Governor Xie You killed King Cao in order to curry favor with His Majesty. Fearing revenge, he stayed in a tall building at night, with layers of guards outside and a giant bed inside, surrounded by dozens of concubines to prevent assassins. King Cao's heir spent a lot of money to hire you to go up the tall building at night and take his head. It was only when the sky was bright that the people inside and outside discovered his head was missing. "
Gu Zhuting was slightly surprised, not knowing why he brought this up. She said, "Yes! That was 14 years ago. At that time, I had just been transferred to the 'Succession Hall' to work. In order to save money, the Sect Master accepted a large sum of money from King Cao's heir and ordered me to assassinate Xie You. At that time, I was not the only one who went with me. It was just that I was weak, so the others stayed outside and I went in to carry out the task. "
Yang Fan clapped his hands and said, "You are only 13 years old and can accomplish such a big task. You are really amazing."
Being praised, Gu Zhuting blushed even more. She gently lowered her head and said, "Why did Ah Lang mention this?"
Yang Fan sighed and said, "To tell you the truth, I have a big task that requires a few people to handle first. I wanted to let your brothers go, but your father said that in terms of stealth skills, your brothers are not as good as you. In fact, letting your brothers go should be enough to complete this task. It is just that this matter is of great importance. If there is a first-class expert like you, then it will be foolproof. So … I am afraid I will have to make a slip of the tongue. "
Gu Zhuting was startled and said in surprise, "A slip of the tongue?"
Yang Fan said, "Yes! I originally said that as long as you guard the rear residence, you will not show your face in public. "
Gu Zhuting suddenly understood and said, "Since the situation requires it, I am willing to serve Ah Lang! I will go through water and tread on fire without hesitation! "
Yang Fan quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "It is not that serious. I am letting you go this time not to kill people. The bureaucracy has its own rules, and it is not something that can be solved by killing people. If you want to kill people, it must be done within the rules of the bureaucracy. You must know that killing is not the goal, winning is the goal! "
Gu Zhuting said, "Yes! I will follow Ah Lang's instructions! "
Yang Fan said, "Good! Then I will leave this matter to you, and your brothers will assist from the side. "
Yang Fan explained the matter to Gu Zhuting. Gu Zhuting thought for a moment and said worriedly, "If Ah Lang uses this method, will it infuriate Shen Mu? Once it becomes a situation where they will not rest until one party is dead, this servant is worried …"
Yang Fan laughed and said, "Back then when I went against Young Master Jiang, A Nu was worried that I would not be able to withstand a single blow. Now that the Obvious Sect is in my hands, you are worried that I will not be able to withstand a single blow when I go against Shen Mu. Is the Obvious Sect stronger or the Hidden Sect stronger? Or … do you think I am too stupid? "
Gu Zhuting sighed softly in her heart and said, "I am just worried about your success or failure. I am just too concerned about it." However, she said, "This servant does not have the intention to belittle Ah Lang. It is just that this will infuriate Shen Mu, and it will not be easy to reconcile. Ah Lang must be prepared."
Yang Fan said, "I understand! But you have to be clear that this is a war that involves all aspects of the bureaucracy and the business world. Be it the bureaucracy or the business world, they are all places that are constantly changing and unpredictable. If you are not careful, you will be eliminated. Without extraordinary courage, without the courage to fight back from the brink of death, and without vigilance and decisive methods, you will definitely be defeated.
You must be bold, meticulous, soft on the outside, and hard on the inside. You must not show weakness blindly. When it is time to be bold, be bold for once. That is courage, and you can seize the initiative. Now that the Hidden Sect is greedy and ambitious, I have to let them know my capabilities and feel my toughness and determination. Only then will they sit down and have a good talk with me! It all depends on one's heart. "
Gu Zhuting tilted her head and thought for a moment. When the light shone on her face, she looked very beautiful. After thinking for a moment, Gu Zhuting pursed her lips and smiled, "Yes! This servant will obey Ah Lang's instructions! "
Yang Fan asked curiously, "What are you laughing at?"
Gu Zhuting's eyes flickered and said, "This servant is thinking about the matter of Ah Lang escorting the Prince of Luling back to the capital. Ah Lang is courageous, resourceful, and has hundreds of schemes. He has fooled all the assassins and killers. With such a clever scheme, he will naturally be able to deal with the current situation. This servant is worrying for nothing. "
Yang Fan couldn't help but laugh when he heard it. He didn't know that Gu Zhuting laughed because she realized that he was explaining to her in a very serious manner. In fact, she was just a subordinate of Yang Fan. She just had to do whatever he wanted her to do. Why was there a need for her to understand? She felt that Ah Lang's patient explanation didn't seem to be completely treating her as a subordinate. Thus, she was delighted.
"Ah Lang, when do I set off?"
"Tomorrow morning!"
"Good! Then this servant will go back to prepare. Ah Lang … these days have been too hard. Take care of yourself! "
After saying these words that shouldn't be said by a subordinate, but had already revealed a little of her affection, Gu Zhuting slipped out like a rabbit being watched by an eagle.
Yang Fan looked at her fleeing appearance and sighed softly.
Only an idiot wouldn't be able to notice Miss Gu's growing affection for him. But he was already very satisfied with his beautiful wives and concubines at home. He really had no intention of expanding his' harem '. As a result, in the face of Miss Gu's increasingly obvious willingness, he had a feeling that' there is a true meaning in this, but I want to argue but forget to say it '.
…
That night, Yang Fan slept in Xiao Man's room. The two mischievous children, a son and a daughter, were sent to the wet nurse in advance. By now, the little ones had already gotten used to the rule that when their father wanted to sleep in their mother's room, they had to 'abdicate'.
After half a night of wind and rain, Yang Fan got up at dawn. He pushed open the window and saw that the world was as clear as jade. As soon as he opened the window, a fresh and cool air hit his face. The green leaves and red flowers under the window were wet and fresh. He couldn't help but ask in surprise: "Did it rain last night?"
Xiao Man pulled the thin quilt to cover her snow-white breasts and said lazily: "You slept like a dead pig. The thunder was so loud in the middle of the night, didn't you hear it?"
Yang Fan laughed and said: "I really didn't hear it. Was there thunder last night?"
Xiao Man coquettishly rolled her eyes at him. She turned over and threw her smooth jade back to him and said: "Close the window, I still want to sleep for a while."
"Yes!"
Yang Fan looked up at the sky and said: "It's gloomy. I'm afraid it will rain again in a while. It's cool and refreshing, but I'm afraid the road will be difficult to travel."
Hearing this, Xiao Man turned around and said: "Why, are you going back to the barracks today?"
Yang Fan said: "I won't go back to the barracks. I'm going to the Ministry of Justice. I asked Doctor Chen for a favor, so I'll go to his place and have a chat. After that, I'll go to the palace and then I'll be back. You continue to sleep. "
Yang Fan closed the window, dressed neatly and walked out. Xiao Man usually had to wake up early to practice, but today was a rainy day. She was also tortured by her Langjun last night, so she was really too lazy to get up. She yawned and wanted to sleep for a while. Just as she was about to wake up, she heard her son's loud voice shouting from outside: "Father! It's raining, the water is overflowing the pond, the toads … the toads are jumping onto the shore. Father, take me to catch the toads. "
Yang Fan's voice said: "Oh my baby, father still has things to do. I can't catch the toads with you. Go find your mother. Your mother is the best at catching toads. She can catch them accurately."
"Mother!" Yang Nianzu immediately roared with confidence.
"This bad guy! He really doesn't want me to sleep! " Xiao Man sat up in a panic, grabbed her clothes and put them on. As she put them on, she shouted: "I'm coming, I'm coming. Mother will be here soon. Don't come in. Go find a jar, we'll put the toads in …"
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