"Young Master Yan, Her Majesty invites you to sit here for a moment. She will be here shortly."
Under the guidance of a young eunuch, Yan Li arrived at Purple Imperial Hall. Behind the curtains, Yang An was waiting. He invited Yan Li to take a seat, then ordered the young eunuch to bring a tea set for an unknown purpose.
Yan Li accepted this kind of treatment comparable to that of the three dukes very calmly. He sat down leisurely, as if completely unaware that the old eunuch beside him was one of the top figures of one of the three great court factions.
"May I ask where Young Master Yan comes from? Who else is in your family? Are you married?" Yang An was also completely unaware of this little bastard's behavior. He looked at him smilingly, giving off the illusion of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, becoming more and more satisfied the more she looked at him.
As the Chief Minister of the Imperial Palace, Yang An could be said to be above tens of thousands of people. He no longer needed to care about anyone's feelings, yet he was so amiable to him. If Yan Li did not notice anything unusual, then it would be truly unusual.
"Reporting to Eunuch, I am from the Bing Province. I have been an orphan since I was young. I have lived with a few 'like-minded' older brothers, and have never been married."
Lying through his teeth was his forte.
It was impossible for Yang An not to know that Yan Li was Yanshan Robber. He immediately realized that Yan Li was being perfunctory, but he did not mind it. He still said smilingly, "Each generation has its own talents. Young Master Yan, you were able to defeat Qin Yiqiu at such a young age. Your future is limitless. His Majesty respects the wise and cherishes a great talent like Young Master Yan the most. I believe that as long as you are given a chance, you will definitely soar to the skies. At that time, everyone in the world will know of you."
If these words were spoken by someone else, even Ma Guanshan's blood would be boiling, and he would immediately express his loyalty by saying that he would "sacrifice his life until his death". However, Yan Li deeply understood what it meant to be "lonely at the top".
And the hint in these words could be discerned by any intelligent person. This was an invitation.
However, no matter what faction he belonged to, the one in charge of this palace was still Ji Tiansheng. Yan Li would not be in a hurry to express his stance.
"It was just a coincidence," he said with a faint smile, not very enthusiastic.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." At this moment, he heard a slightly dignified voice coming from the side door. He saw Ji Tiansheng leisurely walking over with two palace maids.
The first thing that Yan Li noticed was her pace, which was different from usual. It could be said that every step she took was like a lotus. She was very graceful and graceful. For a woman like her, no matter if she did it on purpose or not, she was still breathtakingly beautiful.
Her hair, which was originally tied up in a bun, had already been let down. It was now tied up into a bun with an agate colored jade hairpin. Her originally unadorned face was now covered with light makeup. Her beauty was dazzling. Although she had lost her natural and otherworldly temperament, she was even more graceful and charming, delicate and moving.
She wore a silver-white wide-sleeved button-down dress with a crimson silk thread embroidered on the cuffs, and a few plum blossoms were embroidered on her arms with crimson silk thread. She wore a light pink floral skirt. The ingenious dressing made her look like the daughter of a wealthy family. Her usual awe-inspiring and inviolable majesty was nowhere to be found, leaving people dumbfounded.
The lack of majesty had turned into a soul-stirring gentleness, making people suddenly realize that she was also a woman who was as gentle as water.
For a moment, Yan Li was really stunned. If the first time they met, he was absent-minded because of the feeling of "déjà vu", then this time, he was truly stunned by her.
"Do I look good?"
Ji Zhiyuan seemed to have really become a lady of a wealthy family. Her movements were slow and gentle. She covered her lips with her sleeves and sat down opposite Yan Li. That pair of charming bright eyes revealed a faint smile. There was a kind of indescribable charm that made people's hearts melt just by looking at her, and they fell into the gentle land that she weaved.
It turned out that it was not that she didn't understand the value of her appearance. With her identity, there were very few things where she needed to use her appearance.
For a woman like her, if she deliberately seduced someone, it was believed that there was no man in the world who could resist the temptation.
At this time, the red-hot charcoal fire boiled the water in the stove. Ji Zhiyuan actually brewed tea herself. If this scene was spread out, perhaps all the men in the world would be jealous of Yan Li.
Her fingers were slender and slender, as clear and pure as crystal. Her movements were graceful and skillful. It was impossible to tell that it was the first time she brewed tea.
Yan Li was a little confused.
As if sensing Yan Li's doubt, she smiled and blinked her bright eyes. "Father learned it when he was still alive. Every time I made an unforgivable mistake, I would brew tea to please him. At that time, he would always praise my tea skills while scolding me. Don't you think that he was very cunning?"
"Uh …"
When their eyes met, Yan Li felt as if he was electrocuted. He was like a young man who had his first awakening of love. His heart was thumping.
Ji Zhiyuan's beautiful eyes wandered. "At that time, Empress Mother would always comfort me while scolding Father. Poor Emperor of Xia, in front of Empress Mother, he was like an obedient little white rabbit. In the end, he had to make me happy. Don't you think that he was very pitiful?"
"Ahem …"
When Yan Li heard such a description, he almost laughed out loud. He hurriedly cleared his throat to cover it up. "Although the former Emperor advocated a policy of conciliation, he was still an Emperor. He gave in to His Majesty because he loved you all deeply."
Ji Zhiyuan said with a smile that wasn't a smile, "Today, you are completely different from your usual ruffian. You are so serious and respectful that I don't know what to do."
Yan Li finally steadied his mind. He said with a smile, "His Majesty is also completely different from his usual cold and dignified self. This humble one doesn't know how to deal with it."
"Do you like it?" She smiled sweetly and looked at him with her beautiful eyes.
Do you like it?
The whisper of a lover caused Yan Li's mind to tremble. In this kind of situation, it was believed that no man could remain indifferent.
Ji Zhiyuan snickered. "Do you know that your current appearance is very similar to Father's dazed expression when he looked at Empress Mother?"
"Hehe …" Yan Li laughed foolishly. However, at this moment, Dong Qing's face suddenly flashed across his mind like lightning. The sneer of "Great Xia won't let you off either" was still lingering in his ears. It made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave. He woke up from the coldness of his body and mind.
"Hehe!" He laughed again, but the meaning was completely different this time.
Ji Zhiyuan didn't notice it at all. He gently pushed a porcelain cup to the front of Yan Li and said softly, "Although you have made a great contribution this time, there are many things that can't be mentioned in front of others. It's not good to reward you wantonly. I will give you the right to enter and leave the Imperial House at any time so that I can see you more."
It wasn't words of love, but it was better than words of love. It was like a cup of fine wine that made one drunk before drinking it.
Unfortunately, Yan Li was already completely sober. He said lightly, "You brewed tea to please the former Emperor in order to obtain his forgiveness. Then, why are you brewed tea to please me?"
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