Chapter 57: Filming Wrapped Up. "...Then I fucked you day and night."

Yu Jintang rolled up the script: "Old Qin, what are your thoughts on wrapping up filming?"

Qin Lan: "Please ask me again after I finish filming, thank you."

Jiang Yan sat at a distance, looking at the script with a sullen face.

Yu Jintang glanced at her: "Aren't you going to try and win back your ex-girlfriend?"

Qin Lan was puzzled: "What's wrong with her?"

Yu Jintang kicked her: "You're about to finish filming, so what's wrong with that?"

Qin Lan habitually said, "Isn't it a good thing that filming has wrapped up..."

He suddenly realized what was going on, stopped talking, and got up to walk towards Jiang Yan.

Yu Jintang rolled her eyes.

Xiahou Cheng popped out from under the table: "Teacher Tangtang, I also need some comfort."

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Yu Jintang: "What kind of comfort do you need after you've finished filming?"

"I don't want to leave," Xiahou Cheng said sullenly, sounding very sad: "Waaah, I'm so sad."

Yu Jintang: "Stop pretending."

"Hey," Qin Lan called softly to the person sitting with their head down in the chair, "What are you thinking about?"

Jiang Yan turned her face away from her and remained silent.

"Are you sad?" Qin Lan asked tentatively.

Jiang Yan remained silent.

Qin Lan noticed a smudge on her script.

She squatted down in front of Jiang Yan, pointing to the wet spot with her finger: "Did your script get soaked?"

"Mmm," Jiang Yan finally responded.

"How did you do that? Tell me about it."

"have no idea."

"I'll get you a new one."

"don't want."

"Is this a sauna? It's so stuffy!"

If you think I'm boring, then leave.

Qin Lan laughed in exasperation, stood up, and started to walk away: "Fine, I'll leave then."

She took two steps, then moved to the side and went around to the back of Jiang Yan's chair, holding her breath.

Soon, a sniffling sound was heard, and two seconds later, the person in the chair finally moved, looking in the direction she had just left, craning their neck to look for her.

Qin Lan waited a little while, and Jiang Yan finally couldn't sit still any longer. She stood up, took a couple of steps, and then stopped, looking lost. Just then, Xiao Qing happened to pass by and grabbed her arm, asking, "Have you seen Teacher Qin?"

"Oh? Teacher Qin? She's either in the lounge or in the RV. I'll go with you."

Jiang Yan nodded, and the two headed towards her RV.

Qin Lan followed behind and saw Jiang Yan get into the car.

Xiaoqing followed and climbed up. Qin Lan approached, grabbed her by the collar and pulled her down, then climbed up herself and closed the car door.

Xiaoqing: "No, Sister Qin???"

Jiang Yan had already realized that there was no one in the car, and when she turned around, she almost bumped into Qin Lan and broke his nose.

"Oh! You're trying to murder me!" Qin Lan covered her face.

Jiang Yan was stunned, her voice gradually turning angry: "Are you playing me?"

"So what happened?" Qin Lan forced her back in her chair, looking down at her condescendingly. "Have you been crying for days?"

"I didn't cry." Jiang Yan stubbornly turned her face away.

"You're pretty stubborn, aren't you?" Qin Lan chuckled in exasperation, pinching her chin and forcing her to look directly at him. "Why don't you look in the mirror and see how red your eyes are?"

"It was the wind," Jiang Yan said stubbornly.

Qin Lan stared at those red and wet eyes and subconsciously said, "The wind blew quite beautifully."

"......"

Jiang Yan's expression was one of feigned reluctance.

She received the signal, lowered her head, and kissed Jiang Yan's lips.

Jiang Yan didn't resist, but her body was unusually hot. As Qin Lan kissed her, he suddenly felt something fall on his lips. He subconsciously licked his lips and tasted saltiness.

"Crying again?"

"Crybaby."

Jiang Yan kicked her away: "If you can't speak properly, you can go and learn."

Qin Lan: "Do you mean learn from Yu Jintang or from Xiahou Cheng?"

Jiang Yan: "...No, thank you."

"Are you that sad?"

Qin Lan wasn't angry at all this time; her heart had softened from her tears: "I'm still here, aren't I?"

Jiang Yan said sullenly, "But you're finishing filming tomorrow."

Qin Lan wanted to tease her: "What should we do then? We probably won't have many chances to meet again in the future."

Jiang Yan's eyes immediately turned even redder, and she turned to look at the curtains.

Qin Lan tempted her: "How about I stay here until filming wraps up?"

Jiang Yan slowly turned her head: "What are you doing here?"

Qin Lan continued to tease her: "Study, Teacher Liu Lü is very experienced, you can learn a lot from her."

Jiang Yan responded with an "oh".

Qin Lan raised an eyebrow: "Does not agree mean you object?"

She made a move to leave, but someone tugged at the hem of her dress.

Jiang Yan lowered her head, her hair whorl fluffy: "Then can you stay and study?"

Qin Lan began to negotiate: "Where is your sincerity?"

Jiang Yan remained silent for a long time.

Qin Lan couldn't wait any longer. She looked down and exclaimed in surprise. The woman's top had somehow fallen down to her waist, revealing her shoulder with a black bra strap.

Even in this state, why aren't you looking up?

She gritted her teeth, her fingertips tracing her collarbone: "Is this all the sincerity you've got?"

Jiang Yan paused for two seconds, then hesitantly reached for her fingers, pulled them down, and let them disappear into the black edge.

Qin Lan narrowed his eyes, used his other hand to force her to look up, bent down and bit her lip hard: "You're quite the player."

When she opened her eyes again, Jiang Yan was sitting on her lap, her arms loosely around her neck, trembling all over.

Qin Lan was stunned, and involuntarily wiped away her tears: "Why are you crying again?"

She suddenly felt she had been incredibly wicked. Jiang Yan was crying, Jiang Yan was trembling, Jiang Yan was afraid she would leave, and she was trying her best to please her, while she could still tease her, wanting to see how she would try to keep her.

Will Jiang Yan think that she will act the same way she did three years ago after she leaves this time?

Qin Lan felt a little breathless and turned Jiang Yan's face to wipe away her tears.

"Just kidding, I wasn't planning on leaving in the first place."

Jiang Yan was startled and asked in a hoarse voice, "Really?"

Qin Lan raised her hand and swore, "I'd be a dog if I lied to you."

She moved Jiang Yan's legs to the other side, letting her sit sideways against her chest: "Don't cry, I really won't leave. I'll contact you even after filming is over."

Jiang Yan lowered her head and bit her shoulder.

Qin Lan convulsed in pain, almost throwing her away: "You son of a bitch, Jiang Yan, you dog—hiss—"

Jiang Yan bit harder and harder, until Qin Lan felt she was bleeding before she finally let go, glaring at her fiercely: "You're not allowed to go anywhere, or I'll tie you up and lock you in a dark room, and then fuck you day and night."

Qin Lan gasped and turned her head sharply to try and see her shoulder.

"Didn't you say before... that you wanted a healthy and lasting relationship? Now you're changing your mind?"

“Your true nature has been revealed.” Jiang Yan stared at her. “I want to lock you up right now.”

This woman is terrifying. Qin Lan thought silently, feeling that Jiang Yan was really capable of doing such a thing.

She thought for a moment: "Is it for food?"

"Here you go." Jiang Yan thought for a moment, then touched her face tenderly. "But I won't give you a diet meal. I'm going to make you a big meal to make you a bit plumper. You're too thin right now."

Qin Lan pressed her advantage: "Can I have your phone? I want to surf the internet."

"Here, I'll also buy you an iPad, a projector, a game console, and a speaker," Jiang Yan said, counting on her fingers.

"Can I move around?"

"I'll tie you up when we're having sex, but you can move around freely at other times. You have to be handcuffed to me when we go out."

"I can do whatever I want?"

"Mmm, you just can't leave me." Jiang Yan touched her face: "I'll cook for you, do your laundry, and provide you with services in bed."

Qin Lan was completely captivated; this life was pretty wonderful.

The young lady had had enough of her life as a pampered young lady; she was quite eager to experience what it was like to be a prisoner.

"Let's go then." She started ordering handcuffs: "Where do you live? Is it a house you own or rent? Nobody comes knocking on your door, right?"

Jiang Yan was stunned: "You're willing to be locked up by me?"

Qin Lan didn't even look up: "This isn't really a lock. I can go wherever I want, as long as you're by my side. What's the difference between that and dating?"

She picked one out and held up her phone to show Jiang Yan: "Wouldn't it be better if it had a fleece lining? The belt I had last time seemed a bit tight on my hand."

Jiang Yan pounced on her and kissed her fiercely.

"Qin Lan, Qin Lan." She called her name, reluctant to let go: "I like you so much."

Qin Lan hesitated for a moment, then said arrogantly, "Copy and paste."

"Why are you so arrogant?" Jiang Yan smiled fiercely, squinting at the deep teeth marks on her shoulder: "I like it so much."

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Key figures in the Tanglong Coup: Princess Taiping and Li Longji.

At that time, Li Longji was merely an unfavored and idle member of the royal family. Judging from their status, Princess Taiping was clearly in control. Li Longji also behaved with utmost respect, which led Princess Taiping to disregard him.

Li Longji approached Princess Taiping himself. The two hit it off immediately, each contributing their strengths. Princess Taiping was responsible for formulating the plan and contacting a group of capable people, while Li Longji was in charge of military affairs, and he had a good relationship with the Wanqi (a type of cavalry).

The day before the coup, Princess Taiping found the nervous and uneasy Li Longji. She first comforted him and then told him that Shangguan Wan'er was her spy planted next to Empress Wei, and that he should remember not to harm her.

Li Longji was preoccupied with the escape of his key confidant, and upon hearing this, he merely nodded.

Princess Taiping was relieved and returned to her residence to rest.

As a princess, it was inconvenient for Taiping to personally lead the troops, so she sent her son Xue Chongjian to accompany Li Longji. She also instructed him to find Shangguan Wan'er first after entering the palace to prevent the army from accidentally harming her.

Having given all the instructions, she mentally reorganized tomorrow's actions. The plan was undoubtedly meticulous; as for who would execute it...

Princess Taiping got up and strolled along the corridor.

She was very confident in her abilities, but she never expected that her nephew would remain calm in the face of danger. Back when Li Xian staged a coup, he was too scared to set out unless something unexpected happened, but now that a key figure around Li Longji had deserted, he was still able to sit calmly in his residence.

I've always heard that he's fond of cockfighting and dog training, and also skilled at polo. But now it seems that Li Longji had connections with the army long ago, and given time, this boy will surely become a great man.

She felt inexplicably flustered, but now that the die was cast, she had no choice but to act. Her immediate priority was to strike first and eliminate Empress Wei's faction.

With the perfect timing, location, and popular support, the Tanglong Coup unfolded as planned. First, the generals appointed by Empress Wei were killed, and the imperial guards were taken control. Then, Li Longji controlled the Xuanwu Gate, and ten thousand cavalry stormed into the palace.

Upon hearing the signal, Li Longji led his troops into the palace, where they joined forces and headed straight for Empress Wei's bedchamber.

Empress Wei was the first to be beheaded.

Cheers erupted from the crew. Congratulations to Teacher Liu Lü on wrapping up filming!

Liu Lü crawled out of the pool of blood, feeling a great weight lifted from her shoulders.

After a short break, the camera pans to the palace where Princess Anle and her husband reside.

Hearing the deafening shouts of battle outside, the couple jumped up in alarm. Wu Yanxiu ran out of bed, while Princess Anle initially looked frightened, but quickly regained her composure and got up to change her clothes.

Li Guo'er opened the chest and took out the unique bird feather dress that her father had bestowed upon her, a dress that was one of a kind in the world. She looked at herself in the mirror with self-pity.

So beautiful.

The most beautiful dress in the world, the most beautiful woman in the world.

The soldiers had already rushed in.

Princess Anle ignored it, picked up an eyebrow pencil, and began to apply makeup.

The knife fell, the head rose.

Another cheer erupted. "Congratulations to Teacher Xiahou on wrapping up filming!"

Xiahou Cheng wiped the red juice from his lips and calmly looked at Yu Jintang.

"Congratulations." The director mouthed the words with a nonchalant air.

The entire crew tensed up even more, all looking at Qin Lan.

Shangguan Wan'er was the calmest person in the entire palace tonight. She had heard the shouts of battle outside, but she showed no fear. She even reassured everyone and told the palace maids to light candles.

Holding the palace lantern and carrying the edict she had drafted with Princess Taiping, she ordered the palace servants to line up and follow her to open the gates to welcome the royal army.

Li Longji was surprised to see such a procession amidst the palace servants running around. The leading generals, Liu Youqiu and Xue Chongjian, recognized Shangguan Wan'er. Just as they were about to ask questions, Wan'er presented her will: "Wan'er is controlled by the Wei clan and has no choice but to draft this will. However, Wan'er had a prior agreement with Princess Taiping, and in this will, she specifically appointed Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent, hoping to one day restore the Tang dynasty."

Liu Youqiu took the edict and read it carefully. Then he respectfully brought Shangguan Wan'er to Li Longji and explained the situation to her.

The group of palace servants were initially trembling with fear, but when they saw that Shangguan Wan'er was being treated with courtesy, a spark of hope ignited within them.

However, Li Longji only glanced at the imperial edict after receiving it.

Shangguan Wan'er instinctively sensed danger in his flickering gaze, but what could she do when she was trapped in enemy territory?

Li Longji suddenly threw the imperial edict on the ground and said loudly, "Shangguan Zhaorong is quite the schemer! First she aided and abetted the wicked, and now she's trying to play both sides. How can our great Tang Dynasty tolerate such a two-faced person as Zhaorong! Issue my order to execute this person under the banner of the commander!"

Everyone's expression changed. Liu Youqiu hurriedly pleaded for her, but to no avail.

Xue Chongjian remembered his mission and turned pale with fright. He quickly said, "Your Highness, have you forgotten the things my mother specifically instructed me to do before I left?"

Li Longji's face was as cold as iron: "Execute!"

Xue Chongjian was shocked and stepped forward to stop him. Li Longji gave him a look, and someone stepped forward to pull him away. Xue Chongjian could only watch helplessly as Shangguan Wan'er was taken away by two soldiers.

She turned her head to look at Li Longji one last time, and Li Longji was looking at her as well.

He saw Shangguan Wan'er's gaze pass over him, staring blankly in the direction outside the palace.

Shangguan Wan'er's lips trembled, and she uttered a single sentence silently.

She said "peace".

Li Longji felt a sudden chill, which strengthened his resolve to kill Shangguan Wan'er. A flash of light, a splatter of blood—the only female prime minister in history, Shangguan Wan'er, died on a cold morning.

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"knock off!"

Yu Jintang had Qin Lan and Xiahou Cheng film a few more scenes, then shouted, "Congratulations to the three teachers on wrapping up filming!"

The entire crew applauded and cheered. Liu Lü and Xiahou Cheng hugged each other and cried bitterly, while the extras next to them also hugged each other and wailed. In the atmosphere of joy and sorrow, Qin Lan slowly walked towards Jiang Yan, wiping the dust off her clothes: "Want a hug?"

Jiang Yan glanced at her with tears in her eyes, said nothing, and buried her face in her arms.

Qin Lan hugged her and gently patted her back.

Over her shoulder, the extras who had just been wailing stared at the two of them in horror.

Qin Lan calmly looked back until everyone awkwardly turned away.

This scene was made into a behind-the-scenes clip and released, sparking heated discussions online.

Some passersby insisted that this was just a normal marketing tactic, but many others disagreed, arguing that Qin Lan's background meant she didn't need to be associated with anyone.

Qin Lan is known for her explosive temper. If she hadn't wanted to, the so-called "relationship post" wouldn't have survived until now, and the paparazzi who initially broke the news would have disappeared without a trace.

Therefore, people gradually came to believe that the two of them were dating, or at least in a flirtatious relationship.

"Ahem, well, those of you over there who are being held, hurry back to the hotel and catch up on your sleep," Yu Jintang called out. "There's a celebration banquet tonight."

Jiang Yan released Qin Lan, tidied her hair, glanced at her shyly, and then went over to hug Liu Lü.

She hugged Xiahou Cheng again, and the girl started blowing her nose frantically. Qin Lan grabbed her collar and pulled Xiahou Cheng away: "Hey, hey, hey, mind your hygiene."

"Old Qin!" Xiahou Cheng cried out and threw himself into her arms: "I'll miss you!!!"

Then she instantly changed her expression, released Qin Lan, and walked towards Yu Jintang: "Director, it's your turn."

Qin Lan: "?"

Jiang Yan: "Are we just tools?"

Liu Lü: "My child, are you getting married again?"

Yu Jintang opened her arms: "Come here, Teacher Chengcheng, give me a hug."

"Give me a hug, give me a hug." Xiahou Cheng hugged him generously and then wouldn't let go.

Qin Lan and Jiang Yan pointed and gestured as they passed by.

"Look at those two... in broad daylight..."

“Exactly,” Jiang Yan chimed in, “They don’t even try to hide it from people.”

Then the two of them got into a car and left.

The crew: ?

Three palace maids, who had changed their appearances and served as different palace maids at different times, wrote short essays with great effort.