Ang Lee naturally knew that Yan Zhenqing's niece, Yan Ruyu, shouldn't be related to the Yan Ruyu in the books of the future. Ruyu was just a very ordinary name and there was nothing special about it.
However, Ang Lee came from the future after all. He had read Yan Ruyu's poems in the books and read Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. He was all too familiar with the name Yan Ruyu. As soon as he heard this name, an alluring scene of a classical beauty unconsciously appeared in his mind. His thoughts also went beyond the highest heavens.
Seeing Ang Lee's starry-eyed expression, Yan Zhenqing grinned. "You haven't even seen her and you're already like this. If Ruyu comes, you'll scare her away."
Ang Lee was startled and hurriedly smiled. He nodded and said, "Uncle, nephew has been rude."
Yan Zhenqing smiled and waved his hand. He said softly, "It's fine. Your guess is very accurate. Ruyu is indeed very beautiful and is the most beautiful girl in uncle's family. She is only sixteen years old. However, Ruyu's background is rather bleak. Her mother died early and she became an orphan before she was five years old. She spent five years in uncle's family and came to my residence when she was ten years old. In the blink of an eye, another six years have passed."
When Ang Lee heard this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Little Miss Ruyu had been alone since she was young and she was also a great beauty. Any man who heard about her experience would have an instinctive desire to protect her.
"I also lost my mother when I was young. Last year, my father also disappeared. However, compared to Little Miss Ruyu, my background can't be considered as miserable."
"Now that both of you have lost your mother, you two seem to hit it off quite well. Since Ruyu knows the Tufan language, let her come over and let you meet her."
As Yan Zhenqing spoke, he looked at a servant. "Go and call Ruyu over."
"Yes, Alang."
"It's fine. Ruyu is most likely reading in the room in the backyard. She'll be here soon."
Ang Lee nodded and looked in the direction of the backyard.
Yan Zhenqing was the prettiest girl in the main family. How pretty would she be? Could she be prettier than Yan Ruyu in later books? Would she be as beautiful as a fairy?
While waiting for Yan Ruyu's arrival, Ang Lee's imagination ran wild. His heart was filled with anticipation and curiosity.
Today, his purpose for coming to Yan Ruyu's residence was to find out the contents of the Tufan letter. At this moment, Ang Lee was more curious about whether Yan Ruyu was extremely handsome and was not very interested in the Tufan letter.
At the end of the corridor in the distance, a young girl dressed in light yellow clothes was slowly walking towards the main hall. Her posture was so elegant that it made people feel that she was not stepping on the ground, but the clouds in the sky.
Ang Lee was stunned. This posture was so familiar. He remembered that when he left Yan Zhenqing's residence last time, he saw a figure like this. However, last time, he only saw the back. This time, he saw the front.
She was a classic beauty from the East. Her face was fair and rosy. What more could a husband ask for if he had such a girl as his wife?
After seeing Yan Ruyu's appearance, Ang Lee could not help but sigh in his heart.
"Ruyu greets Uncle."
Yan Ruyu politely bowed to Yan Zhenqing and nodded to Ang Lee in the main hall as a form of greeting.
A sense of comfort instantly flashed through Li An's heart. Yan Ruyu's posture of bowing was so enchanting. The moment she nodded to him, she even displayed the cultivation of a well-educated and well-mannered young lady.
"Ruyu, this is Ang Lee, the young hero who defeated the Fan army in Yuzhou."
Yan Zhenqing pointed to Ang Lee and introduced him proudly.
"Ruyu greets Officer Li."
Yan Ruyu bowed and bowed to Ang Lee.
"Ruyu, you don't have to be so polite. You and I are of the same generation. Just call me Wuyang."
Ang Lee stood up with a chuckle. He walked a few steps forward and gently helped Yan Ruyu up. He carefully looked at Yan Ruyu's pink face.
"Ruyu, you are so beautiful. Your cheeks are flawless, just like white jade. Ang Lee has lived for so long, but this is the first time I have seen a girl as beautiful as you."
Unable to restrain himself, Li An blurted out what was on his mind.
Yan Ruyu slightly raised her eyes and saw Ang Lee looking at her with admiration. She was slightly flustered and did not know how to respond.
Beauties in the world love heroes. It has been so since ancient times. Yan Ruyu had long heard of Ang Lee's achievements in Yuzhou. Because of this, when Ang Lee came to visit last time, she secretly hid behind a pillar in the corridor and peeked at him. When she ran to the backyard, Ang Lee saw her back. This time, standing in front of Ang Lee at such a close distance, she felt the heroic spirit of the outstanding men of the Tang dynasty.
"Uncle, Ruyu, Ruyu will go back first."
Yan Ruyu shyly prepared to turn and leave. After all, Ang Lee was so close to her and she could already feel a trace of heat on her cheeks. If she did not leave quickly, her cheeks would definitely turn red. At that time, Ang Lee would definitely laugh at her.
Yan Zhenqing was experienced and could tell at a glance that Ang Lee and Yan Ruyu were both moved. He shook his head with a smile. "It's fine. Look at how you scared Ruyu. If Ruyu really leaves, no one will be able to help you."
"Ruyu, Ang Lee has been rude."
Ang Lee was slightly startled and hurriedly took a few steps back. However, his eyes were still fixed on Yan Ruyu's jade-like face.
"Uncle, I am just a little girl. What can I do for Officer Li?"
Yan Ruyu was very curious. She did not know what Ang Lee wanted her to help with.
Yan Zhenqing raised the letter in his hand and said with a smile, "Ruyu, Wuyang's brother killed a carrier pigeon when he was hunting. This letter was found on the carrier pigeon's leg. However, the content of the letter is in Tibetan. Wuyang can't understand a single word. Haha!" After saying that, he glanced at Ang Lee.
Ang Lee immediately bowed and said, "Ruyu, please. This letter is very important."
Yan Ruyu smiled and gently took the letter from Yan Zhenqing's hand.
"Ruyu, what does the letter say?"
Ang Lee asked anxiously.
After reading the letter, Yan Ruyu's expression was a little panicked. She looked up at Yan Zhenqing and Ang Lee and said softly, "The Tibetans want to assassinate Queen Dong."
Ang Lee and Yan Zhenqing looked at each other and were shocked. The last time the Tibetan assassins attacked Queen Dong, they were destroyed by Ang Lee and suffered heavy losses. However, these vicious Tibetan assassins obviously did not give up and were still looking for an opportunity to assassinate Queen Dong.
"Ruyu, tell me the details."
Yan Ruyu read the contents of the letter one by one while reading it.
It turned out that this letter was sent from the direction of Dongnu Province. The Tibetan minister who wrote the letter was in Dongnu Province and lived in the home of a member of the royal family of Dongnu Province.
He was very angry about the failure of the assassins under his command and warned them that since they had already alerted the enemy, they must not act rashly. He also asked them to stay put and monitor Queen Dong. When Queen Dong was on her way back to Dongnu Province from Chang 'an City, they were to intercept and assassinate her. As long as Queen Dong was killed, the new Queen Dong would submit to Tibet and Dongnu Province would completely become a part of Tibet.
"The Tibetans are really persistent. They actually want to annex Dongnu Province."
Ang Lee's expression was a little angry.
Yan Zhenqing also nodded lightly. "It's fine. Can you tell? There seems to be a problem in Dongnu Province. There are members of the royal family secretly communicating with the Tibetan minister. As such, Queen Dong's situation is worrying."
"Uncle, you're right. The last time I went hunting with Queen Dong in Shenhe Plain, the assassins happened to be lying in ambush there. How could it be so coincidental?"
"It's fine. You mean, there are spies around Queen Dong? Then, won't Queen Dong be in danger at any time?"
Ang Lee smiled faintly. "Uncle, don't worry. I've already told Queen Dong about this. In addition, General Chen Xuanli also knows about this. At least in Chang 'an City, Queen Dong won't be in danger."
Yan Zhenqing nodded with relief. "That's good. Ruyu, this is a confidential matter. You must not leak it out. Not even a word, understand?"
"Yes, Uncle. Ruyu understands."
Yan Ruyu's expression was still a little panicked. After all, the matter in the letter involved too much. It was not a joke.
"Alright, Ruyu, give me the letter. You can go back to your room first."
"Yes, Uncle."
Yan Ruyu responded. She nodded at Ang Lee and turned to leave in small steps.
Ang Lee watched Yan Ruyu leave and turned to look at Yan Zhenqing. "Uncle, there are members of the royal family in Dongnu Province who are secretly communicating with the Tibetans. Once their conspiracy succeeds, Dongnu Province will completely side with the Tibetans. In this way, the power of the Tibetans will be further strengthened and the threat to the Tang dynasty will be greater. I think that no matter what, we must not let the Tibetans succeed in their conspiracy."
Yan Zhenqing nodded repeatedly. "It's fine. You're right. The Tibetans have always been the biggest threat to the Tang dynasty. If Dongnu Province is annexed, many provinces and counties in the southwest of the Tang dynasty will be under the Tibetans' nose. However, you and I are both insignificant people. Our power is not enough to crush the Tibetans' conspiracy."
"Uncle, what do you mean?"
Yan Zhenqing frowned and thought for a long time. Then, he said seriously, "The Crown Prince is in charge of receiving the Queen of the East when she comes to the Tang dynasty. This matter should be known to the Crown Prince. In addition, I have already said that I will bring you to meet the Crown Prince. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Ang Lee was slightly stunned when he heard this. He had never thought of meeting the bullied Crown Prince of the Tang dynasty. However, his father Li Wu, Wang Zhongsi, Yan Zhenqing, and the others were all good friends of the Crown Prince. Then, as Li Wu's son, it seemed that he should meet the Crown Prince. This was also what Wang Zhongsi told him before he left.
"Uncle, when will I go to meet the Crown Prince?"
Yan Zhenqing thought for a while and frowned. "The Tibetans will assassinate the Queen of the East when she returns. Now, the Queen of the East has not met the Emperor yet. I guess she will leave Chang 'an after the New Year. Therefore, this matter is not very urgent. Today, I will go and check the situation first. If the Crown Prince agrees to meet you, I will bring you there."
"I will listen to you, uncle."
Ang Lee nodded in agreement. He had no objection to Yan Zhenqing's decision.
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