Seeing that His Majesty Li Er was hesitant, Yang Fan resorted to stalking tactics, and the Emperor could only agree to Yang Fan's request.
Of course, His Majesty Li Er also had his own considerations in allowing Yang Fan to take Empress Xiao back to the Zhongyi Marquis Mansion.
As Yang Fan became more and more talented, but he still failed to marry his daughter, Li Er was both happy and worried.
Now that Yang Fan has recognized Empress Xiao as his godmother, it is equivalent to having an elder. Naturally, the wedding date has to be put on the agenda.
Therefore, Li Er agreed to Yang Fan's request under such considerations.
Besides, Li Er still felt a little guilty.
Yang Fan had originally promised that once Duan Zhixuan resigned as general, he would take over the left guard army.
But since he obtained the manufacturing technology of the Suifa gun, Li Er had new ideas and candidates.
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When Yang Fanzhi returned to the house with great satisfaction, Duan Zhixuan, the Duke of Bao, threw the tea cup at home and kicked the table several times.
He even almost wanted to lead his left guard to Qingjun's side. In his eyes, Yang Fan was so abominable.
This time, the plan failed, and Yang Fan came to counterattack, which basically brought the Duan family to his knees. Duan Zhixuan was very angry.
Ever since I followed His Majesty Li Er, everything has been smooth sailing, but now I'm having troubles one after another, and it's all because of that bastard.
I thought that if Cui Yongjian was killed and there was no evidence pointing to him, the matter would be settled.
Unexpectedly, Yang Fan didn't follow the routine at all and grabbed his son's painful foot.
What's even more disgusting is that when I came to ask for help from aristocratic families who I could be friends with in the past, one or two of them actually used various excuses to evade the request.
It was obvious that he did not give him the dignity of a prince, even though he knew that these people had also taken a fancy to the left guard army he held in his hand.
But now I haven’t retreated immediately!
Do these aristocratic families really think that Duan Zhixuan has no chance of making a comeback?
Thinking of this, Duan Zhixuan felt itchy with hatred.
What's even more ridiculous is that the news just came that the Cui family of Qinghe has actually begun to investigate the cause of Cui Yongjian's death. The first suspect is naturally Duan Zhixuan.
Although he did let people do the thing, don't people like Cui have any brains?
Once Baiqi finds out from Cui Yongjian that the people who ambushed Yang Fan and Wu King Li Ke were the Cui family and the Duan family, how can the two families live a good life in the future? They are just pig-headed.
Compared to pig teammates like the Cui family, Duan Zhixuan is more afraid of Yang Fan.
He really didn't expect that this kid could find out about him so quickly. It was simply unbelievable.
Now that he had become Yang Fan's stepping stone, Duan Zhixuan gritted his teeth in anger.
He didn't understand, how could this bastard have the ability to save the day from danger every time?
In the Taiji Hall, this guy complained in front of His Majesty Li Er, deliberately targeting Duan Zhixuan, but he didn't even mention a word about the Cui family.
It was obviously retaliation for the Duan family taking the crossbows out of the weapons inspection room to carry out assassinations.
Although it was Duan Zhixuan who proposed this plan in the first place, he just wanted to teach Yang Fan a lesson.
Let Yang Fan retreat when he sees the difficulties and stop worrying about the Zuo Wei Army.
As long as Yang Fan turns against Cui, he can profit from it.
Unexpectedly, this kid seemed to have guessed that he was the mastermind, so he directly pointed the finger at himself and dug a hole for himself.
When he thought that this guy attributed Cui Yongjian's death to suicide, Duan Zhixuan knew that the Duan family and the Cui family would be at odds in the future.
After all, all the crimes have been attributed to Cui Yong's fitness. His family will definitely not escape punishment, and the Cui family will definitely bear the blame on themselves.
I originally wanted to profit from it, but I didn't know that I wouldn't get even a single bit of it, and maybe the Cui family would always be thinking about it. It's such a loss.
After all, there were only a few people who knew the plan, and there was really no one else but the Duan family who wanted to kill Cui Yongjian and silence him.
The Cui family is not mentally retarded. Cui Yongjian committed suicide after hiding well. How can it be weird without being a genius?
Now that Yang Fan is plotting against him, Duan Zhixuan is going crazy!
However, Duan Zhixuan soon lost his temper.
Because he suddenly remembered that his son was about to be exiled, and Duan Zhixuan's liver ached when he thought of this.
But His Majesty Li Er has opened his mouth, and there is nothing he can do if his son wants to go.
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As the curtain fell, Yang Fan rushed back to the Zhongyi Hou Mansion.
I've been working overtime these past few days, reading so much information, interrogating, and arresting, and I'm almost exhausted.
Mental work is really no easier than physical work, it can be said to be more tiring.
Therefore, as soon as Yang Fan returned to his house, his consciousness relaxed and he almost collapsed to the ground from exhaustion.
Of course Xi Junmai, who was following along, also knew Yang Fan's hard work these days.
Seeing that Yang Fan didn't want to move as soon as he got off the horse, he had to let the guards carry Yang Fan into the palace gate in a hurry. This almost frightened the entire Hou family into a panic, thinking that the Marquis was injured again!
When a large cup of thick hot tea was poured into his stomach and his stomach was rewarded, Yang Fan finally felt relieved.
Seeing this, Wu Meiniang quickly helped Yang Fan into the bedroom, helped him take off his clothes and let him soak in the bathtub filled with hot water.
There was no way, Yang Fan didn't change clothes for several days, and Yang Fan's body smelled a bit.
Obviously, in order to close the case as soon as possible, this husband should not have rested for several days.
Even during the expedition against Tibet, she had never seen her husband so exhausted, which made Wu Meiniang feel a little distressed.
It's all His Majesty Li Er. If His Majesty the Emperor hadn't asked my husband to solve the case before the end of the year, my husband would never have been so tired.
"Well, it's comfortable..."
The scalding hot water soaked his tired body, which made Yang Fan couldn't help but let out a long groan, and his eyelids trembled.
Indeed, several days of continuous fighting had really exhausted him.
Wu Meiniang was wearing a close-fitting dress and stood outside the tub while massaging Yang Fan, rubbing some foam with soap and scrubbing her gently.
"Husband, you are serious, why don't you care about your body so much? Bai Qi has been investigating for more than ten days and still can't solve the case. Why are you working so hard? It doesn't matter if you delay for some time!"
Wu Meiniang complained softly, as if she was humming from Qiongbi.
Ever since the two had a physical relationship, their relationship has been like glue. It can be said that Wu Meiniang has been inseparable from Yang Fan for a long time.
On the days when Yang Fan went to fight against Tibet, Wu Meiniang often woke up suddenly from her dreams at midnight, feeling extremely worried.
Yang Fan had only been back for a few days, and he was so tired, which made him feel very distressed.
If this man really breaks down, Wu Meiniang really doesn't know how to live.
Seeing that her words did not receive a response from Yang Fan, Wu Meiniang lowered her head and saw that Yang Fan had already fallen asleep in the tub.
Looking at Yang Fan's slightly frowning brows and listening to his heavy snoring, Wu Meiniang's heart was full of pity.
At this time, the man felt different from usual.
A normal husband seems carefree and doesn't care about anything, but in fact he has far-sighted thoughts.
Even though any difficult problem can be easily solved, in fact, he is always worried, as if there is a big stone weighing on his heart, as if he is trying to prevent something!
At a young age, he was already the founding marquis and the Minister of Etiquette of the imperial court.
Not to mention that it is unprecedented and unprecedented, but there are very few people who can achieve such achievements at such an age.
Wu Meiniang stretched out her slender hands, her mutton-fat white jade-like spring onion jade fingers gently caressed the resolute contours of the man's face and the newly grown hair, feeling beautiful in her heart.
Women often develop a liking for men out of curiosity and want to understand them, but they gradually fall in love with them just because they understand them.
This stickman in the eyes of outsiders is actually a good man who is calm, wise, and knows how to respect women, at least in Wu Meiniang's eyes.
This man would cause a scene in the Duke's palace because of her, beat up the prince angrily for a mere shepherd, and go to the trouble of his brothers at the expense of offending the emperor's son-in-law, Changsun Chong...
Although his behavior may seem rude and impulsive, who in Chang'an would not give a thumbs up to praise him for his kindness and responsibility?
Which woman in the world wouldn’t want to marry such a man?
This person seems informal and even lazy, but his personal habits are so surprising.
It can be said that my husband is more like a disciple of an aristocratic family than a noble one in the world.
He can chat and laugh happily with maids and servants, he can also be fraternal with the powerful, and he can even have a drink with ordinary people.
It may seem out of place, but he adheres to the bottom line in his heart, and does not bow down because of power, nor does he stand above others because of his nobility.
This is a kind of elegance and self-discipline that is buried deep in the bones. It is definitely not a level that can be achieved by people like the children of aristocratic families who only have superficial appearances and nothing else.
This man not only has wild and unconstrained ideas, but also knows about glass, brewing, cement, supermarkets, steelmaking, shipbuilding... He also knows how to march and fight. He is simply omniscient and omnipotent.
It is simply unbelievable that such a monster-like figure is so widely circulated among the powerful that he is vilified.
Of course, she will not feel unfair, because she believes that gold will always shine.
What's more important is that she is not one of those ignorant and vain women, she understands that anything beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.
What's more, good things should be kept tightly in your hands. If everyone knew the beauty, wouldn't there be too many people fighting for it?
Wu Meiniang pursed her lips and smiled softly, feeling a little happy in her heart.
Fortunately, His Majesty Li Er gave her to such a perfect man.
Although this man is not the most handsome, he is the most profound.
He is more infatuated than those handsome men who only have superficial appearance, and is more reassuring and reliable.
This man is destined to be extraordinary, and his talent will eventually shine brightly like a treasure buried in the soil.
Wu Meiniang wants to do something for this man!
This man gives her support, and she wants to be his right-hand man.
Someone gently lifted Yang Fan to the couch, and then Wu Meiniang came to the main hall and asked someone to call Yang Laifu.
"Uncle Fu, are the gifts ready?"
Looking at this smart, clever, and graceful woman in front of him, Yang Laifu's eyes were full of admiration, and he softly replied: "Ms. Wu, you have asked about this matter many times, how can I dare to neglect you?"
"I know what the Marquis has to do, and it will definitely be used. We have already prepared it. Madam, please rest assured that we will never miss the important event of the Young Master."
Wu Meiniang gently gathered her hair at the temples and smiled a little apologetically: "Uncle Fu, don't blame Meiniang for being troublesome. This time when she presides over the imperial examination, everything must be flawless. These things represent the sincerity of our Hou family and also involve the future of my husband."
, please also ask Fu Bo not to blame Mei Niang for talking too much."
The flower-like jade face shines brightly in the candlelight, and the faint smile is so elegant and refined.
Although she looks like the girl next door, Yang Laifu feels full of pressure.
"Don't worry, Mrs. Wu, I'll save you the trouble. I'll check again tomorrow and tell them to make sure everything is perfect."
For some reason, the delicate and frail little woman in front of me seemed to be born with the aura of a leader.
He is obviously weak and slender, but his smiling face is as bright as the nine-day sun that makes people dare not look directly at him.
This woman is extremely well behaved. During the days when the young master left, everything in Junyangfang, including the construction of the steel mill, the firing of colored glaze, the frying of tea... and even the Tang Dynasty Chamber of Commerce, were handled properly.
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What a helpful wife!
If His Majesty Li Er hadn't wanted to marry Princess Gaoyang, Yang Laifu would have absolutely supported this Lady Wu as his mistress.
Yang Laifu secretly sighed that his young master was so lucky.
Except for this Lady Wu, the other ladies in the house are all rare beauties in the world.
Miss Shishi, Wu Shun... they are all beauties with great skills. With the help of these beauties, the Hou Mansion will not be able to prosper.
The joy in his heart was naturally light. Yang Laifu seemed to be more than ten years younger as he turned and left with a brisk pace.
The next day, Yang Fan slept until three o'clock in the morning.
Fortunately, His Majesty Li Er recognized Yang Fan's contribution and allowed him to have a good rest for a few days. He would not have to go on duty or attend court until after the New Year.
At this time, Yang Fan wore a brocade robe and sat in the main hall. He picked up the pastries and took a bite while sipping hot tea. He squinted his eyes and looked relaxed, but he was a little tangled in his heart.
Since His Majesty Li Er has promised to let Xiao later live in his own house, Yang Fan decided to take her over in these two days, but how to take her over was a problem for Yang Fan.
If we do it with great fanfare, it will obviously be too late, after all, there are only a few days before the New Year is approaching.
If it is not done with great fanfare, it will not be able to achieve the effect of pulling off the tiger skin after Xiao.
This puts Yang Fan in a difficult position!
At this moment, footsteps came from the door.
The respectful voice of the maid guarding the door came: "I have seen Mrs. Wu."
Wu Meiniang's voice sounded: "Well, Master Hou, are you up?"
The maid quickly replied: "Master Hou is having breakfast..."
Opening his eyes, Yang Fan saw Wu Meiniang and Wu Shun walking side by side, slowly walking towards the main hall. His eyes suddenly lit up and he immediately shouted: "My wife is here, hurry up and come to your husband."
Wu Meiniang's heart skipped a beat when she heard this, and she glanced at her sister subconsciously. Wu Shunniang happened to also look towards her, and the two sisters' eyes intertwined in mid-air, and they could see each other's discomfort.
Lady...
Who is it called?
It sounds like both of them have the same status?
Yang Fan has never called him that in public.
Although everyone knew the relationship between the two of them, Yang Fan had never screamed so nakedly, not to mention that there were maids and servants around!
It is true that Wu Shunniang has a weak temperament, but she is not an idiot. She can naturally hear the inappropriateness of such ambiguous words.
Two blushes appeared on her fair and pretty face, which made her even more gorgeous. Her heartbeat was speeding up because she was about to see Yang Fan, but now it was about to jump out of her throat. She felt her cheeks were burning. She quickly turned around and said, "Mei Niang, I
Let’s go to the backyard to see Minyue first…”
After saying that, without waiting for Wu Meiniang's reply, she hurriedly walked to the backyard as if her butt was on fire...
Yang Fan was confused. He glanced at Wu Shunniang's slim and plump back, then looked back at Wu Meiniang in astonishment: "What happened to your sister today? How come she looks like a tiger when she sees me, and is afraid that I will eat her?"
Wu Meiniang's pretty face seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "It's not like you, a big tiger, haven't eaten before. You used to hide it a little. Now, do you want to swallow your sister with all the skin and flesh in your belly, not even the bones are left?"
"Uh, what do you mean?" Yang Fan was speechless.
Why doesn't this sound right?
Didn’t Wu Meiniang acquiesce in the matter between herself and Wu Shun?
Wu Meiniang was not entangled in this matter. She pushed a stack of gift lists in front of Yang Fan and said: "The New Year is approaching, and everyone must prepare their gifts early. This is the list I have compiled. Husband, please take a look to see if there are any omissions.
If there is nothing wrong with it, I will instruct the butler to prepare accordingly."
With something on his mind, Yang Fan waved his hands indifferently and said: "Mei Niang, you also know that I am impatient with these cumbersome rules of courtesy. You can make up your own mind..."
Just glancing at the thick gift list, Yang Fan screamed: "Oh my God! Are you really a prodigal woman?"
He didn't care much about it before, but when he took a look at the gifts on the first gift list, Yang Fan immediately felt heartbroken and bled!
What kind of gold and silver jewelry, what kind of celebrity calligraphy and painting...
There’s no need to give such an expensive betrothal gift to a wife, right?
Wu Meiniang's expression remained unchanged, and she smiled sweetly and said, "My lord, why don't you take a look at who these gift lists are for?"
Hearing this, Yang Fan looked at the beginning of the gift list and saw Princess Gaoyang...
What happened to Princess Gaoyang?
"That won't work! Is it easy for us to work hard to make money? Even if that girl is a princess, she doesn't need such expensive gifts. She can just give her some fresh fruits and vegetables. Why does a princess need such expensive gifts!"
Wu Meiniang rolled her eyes coquettishly: "I didn't see you working hard to make money, I just saw you cheating Tongfu Temple out of one hundred thousand guan with just one mouth. Abbot Tokugawa sent someone to send it."
As for fresh fruits and vegetables, most of the fresh fruits and vegetables in Guanzhong come from the greenhouses in Junyangfang. How dare you, husband, take this as a New Year gift?
I'm afraid that the whole Guanzhong will laugh out loud!
Wu Meiniang felt a little secretly happy in her heart, but she was so generous: "What if it's just a precious New Year's gift for Her Royal Highness Princess Gaoyang?"
"Not only can your majesty see how much your husband values your highness, but also the princess will marry you in the future. Don't these have to be returned together with the dowry?"
Looking at Wu Meiniang's brave and wise eyes, Yang Fan opened his mouth and found that he had nothing to say.
What a scheming watch!
I lowered my head and flipped through the gift list!
Li Ji, Duke of England, Wei Zheng, Duke of Zheng, Chi Jingde, Duke of E, Cheng Yaojin, Duke of Lu, Fang Xuanling...
Those who were close to Yang Fan prepared a generous gift.
Wu Meiniang was indeed a born empress, and her political talent was unparalleled.
Not to mention Junyangfang, Zhongyihou Mansion, everything was taken care of in an orderly manner by her, and even the courtesy exchanges were handled properly.
In this aspect, he is really a hundred times better than Yang Fan.
After all, Yang Fan is the soul of future generations. Even if he is knowledgeable, he does not know much about the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty. There are particularities in what kind of gifts he receives and what kind of gifts he returns.
If you get it wrong, good intentions can lead to bad things.