Chapter 6 Extra Chapter 6 (A Fleeting Dream: Yan Wan) If Yan Wan were the most...
Chapter 87
"—Go and kill Chi Zhanlan Ce."
Ye Xiren: "??"
She stared in astonishment at the person in front of her, pointed at herself, opened her mouth wide, and unconsciously repeated the words: "I...killed Chi Zhanlan Ce?"
Yan Wan nodded earnestly.
Ye Xiren: "..." For some reason, she suddenly felt that these words were both absurd and familiar, as if she had heard them somewhere before. They were very hasty.
For a moment, she was even a little dazed.
Seeing her silence, Yan Wan stepped forward and took her hand, her eyes serious: "Xixi, do you believe me?"
Ye Xiren nodded without hesitation.
Ever since Yan Wan came to the Ye family, she has been protecting her. From the Northern Capital to the Southern Capital, from the start of the war to the chaos, if it weren't for Yan Wan, she would have died countless times. How could she have survived in the midst of the chaos?
If she can't even trust Sister Wan, who can she trust?
Ye Xiren's eyes were sincere.
Yan Wan's eyes reddened, a pang of sadness crossing her face. She looked away, blinked, and swallowed her tears. If she could bear this herself, she didn't want her younger sister, Xixi, to take such a risk...
Her adorable, innocent little sister, the little girl who used to waddle along behind her when she was a child, has now grown up. Not only can she not shield her from the wind and rain, but she also has to push her to the front to bear the crushing burden and shoulder the responsibility for the family and the country.
However, there was no one else suitable.
“Chi Zhanlan Ce is a very cautious person. Ordinary people can’t get close to him at all, especially those who know martial arts. He has his eye on me now. No matter who I send, they will probably fall into his trap.”
Yan Wan took a deep breath and slowly said:
"He's waiting for me to walk right into his trap."
The events in her dream last night felt like they were happening in real life; she had gone through this final cycle, which ended in failure.
Yan Wan didn't understand her current situation either. This was her fifteenth cycle, and the last one. Before last night, Chi Zhan Lan Ce sought peace, but she disagreed with Liang Yue, so she let Chi Zhan Lan Ce enter Nandu.
Liang Yue insisted on peace talks with the court officials, so she planned to assassinate them by using her semi-invisible state. However, everything proceeded in an orderly manner. Last night's dream foreshadowed all the consequences of this cycle!
—That's not fake.
Yan Wan had gone through the cycle too many times and had a keen intuition.
We must not let Chi Zhanlan Ce, who is terrifyingly intelligent, live.
Now that Chunzhou is still in Beidu, they have an absolute advantage. She also learned about Chizhan Lance's "heart disease" in her dream. As long as she kills him and sends the body back, the outcome will be decided, and Beiyan will have no chance to turn the tide!
Therefore, Chi Zhanlan Ce must die.
Ye Xiren's heart tightened. She looked at Yan Wan with worry, her brows furrowed, and her voice uneasy: "Sister Wan, since she has already set her sights on you, you must not go. Let me go instead."
Yan Wan looked at her.
Ye Xiren clutched her sleeve, her lips trembling with fear. She didn't know how to kill Chi Zhanlan Ce, nor did she know what Yan Wan wanted her to do. She was a weak woman, yet she was being asked to kill a ruthless person that even they couldn't kill...
Since Yan Wan said so, she agreed.
“Xixi…” Yan Wan could no longer hold back her tears. She gently rubbed Xixi’s hair. “Don’t worry, I will do my best to protect you. I have no other way. Only you can help me. We must take risks and risk our lives. Otherwise, if the Great Liang fails, the Southern Capital falls, and 300,000 people drown in the river, none of us will survive.”
Yan Wan's voice trembled. Upon hearing this, Ye Xiren's expression changed instantly. She clenched her fists and gritted her teeth.
"Okay, let's kill him!"
-
The Liang Dynasty negotiated peace with the Northern Yan. The Liang Dynasty agreed to let the Northern Yan army leave without pursuing them, but Chi Zhanlan Ce had to remain in the Liang Dynasty as a hostage. This was one of the conditions for the peace agreement.
Chizhan Lance agreed.
The Empress suddenly proposed that since he could not return to Northern Yan as a hostage, she would grant him another marriage and let him marry a noblewoman from Liang.
Chizhan Lance also agreed.
So, on the third day of the third lunar month, when spring was in full bloom, the Empress held a flower-viewing banquet on the banks of the Hushui River, inviting the Northern Yan delegation and their officials to attend.
The scene was exactly the same as in Yan Wan's dream. However, in her dream, she was worried about implicating innocent people, so the "female relatives" invited to the flower viewing banquet were arranged in advance. This time, they were truly invited, and the daughters of officials of the third rank or above in the court all came to the riverbank.
Ye Xiren, accompanied by Ye Changming, also entered the flower-viewing banquet.
Everyone knew perfectly well that this was Chi Zhanlan Ce's "matchmaking banquet," but those who knew more understood the undercurrents beneath the calm surface and the surging murderous intent.
Ye Xiren was just there to make up the numbers.
Sitting idly in the corner, watching the anxious faces of the noble ladies around him, each one pale-faced, he wondered what Chi Zhanlan Ce's identity was. No matter how handsome he was, the noble ladies were afraid of being chosen and falling into a pit of fire.
Seeing that Ye Xiren's expression was normal, they exchanged glances, all somewhat envious.
Miss Ye is from the family of the Minister of Revenue and was raised by the Emperor and Empress. The Empress treated her like a mother, so with this relationship, she naturally had no worries about jumping into the fire pit of Chizhan Lance...
Soon, the flower viewing party officially began.
Chi Zhanlan Ce, Yan Wan, and Liang Yue discussed something, and the Empress invited several "noble ladies" to have tea. The others immediately breathed a sigh of relief and felt at ease.
It seems that the Crown Princess of Chizhan Lance will be chosen from among these women, and it has nothing to do with them.
Ye Xiren remained seated in the corner, suppressing her nervousness, occasionally casting a disgusted glance at Chi Zhanlan Ce...
Today is just a show.
Chi Zhanlan Ce smiled, preparing to continue the "grand show" and randomly choose one of the "noble ladies" in front of him. Just as he was about to speak, he noticed a disgusted gaze. He glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and suddenly a pair of peach blossom eyes fixed on the face of a woman in the corner of the garden. His pupils shrank and his heart changed drastically.
Ye Xiren and Chi Zhanlan Ce locked eyes.
Her heart tightened, and she stiffly looked away, feeling that gaze cling to her like a leech, making her uneasy.
Ye Xiren clenched her sleeves tightly.
"What is Your Highness looking at?" Yan Wan asked calmly from the other side.
Chi Zhanlan pointed at the woman on the shore, narrowing her eyes, "Your Majesty, may I ask whose daughter this is? Is she engaged?"
The group looked over and were all taken aback.
Yan Wan frowned subconsciously, and Liang Yue was also slightly displeased, his voice indifferent: "That is the second young lady of the Ministry of Revenue, the Empress's sister. She's just here to join in the fun today."
Seeing Yan Wan's obvious nervousness, Chi Zhanlan Ce withdrew his gaze, smiled, nodded towards Ye Xiren, and said softly, "I took an instant liking to this young lady. I wonder if it would be appropriate to choose her as the Crown Princess?"
The two fell silent for a moment.
Chi Zhanlan Ce's eyes flickered, but his smile remained unchanged. "Lan Ce is sincere in his negotiations. If His Majesty and the Empress truly wish to grant a marriage, then they will choose a suitable person for Lan Ce to bear children and strengthen the friendship between the two countries."
Liang Yue was about to refuse when Yan Wan grabbed his wrist and smirked, "Fine, then let Xixi come over."
She lowered her eyes.
Chi Zhanlan Ce's smile remained unchanged, only his eyes deepened. He was willing to sacrifice his sister; it seemed he was certain today wouldn't work out...
Soon, Ye Xiren, looking bewildered, was brought to Chi Zhanlan Ce's side. As if she had guessed something, her face turned pale, and she looked at Yan Wan above her with a look of unease, while the latter gave her a reassuring look.
Chi Zhanlan Ce took everything in, tilted his head, and smiled, “Miss Ye, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Ye Xiren answered stiffly, "Your Highness Chizhan."
"Just call me Lan Ce." Chi Zhan Lan Ce's smile grew even brighter, his voice gentle as water, "Although this is our first meeting, it feels as if we've known each other for ages, and I've fallen for you at first sight..."
Ye Xiren's expression grew increasingly stiff. She lowered her head with difficulty, her fingers turning white as she clenched her sleeves. But when she lowered her obscured vision, she let out a sigh of relief.
【But, Sister Awan, if you send me to Chizhan Lance, someone as cunning as him will surely be wary of me and won't give me a chance to strike, even though I have no martial arts skills and seem powerless.】
No, I won't hand you over to him. I'll let him choose you himself. He'll take a liking to you, and then, realizing that your brother-in-law and I value you, this cautious man, even if he's prepared, won't mind adding another layer of leverage for himself. It's a win-win situation—he'll comply with his own desires and gain another hostage. Why wouldn't he?
Will he choose me?
Yes, though I don't know why, my intuition tells me that Chi Zhan Lan Ce will definitely choose you if he sees you...
They actually chose her!
Ye Xiren controlled her breathing, not letting herself show any abnormality. Today, not only was she risking her life, but her sister Awan was also risking her life. They could not fail.
"Miss Ye, may I ask your name?" Chi Zhanlan asked again.
Ye Xiren's breathing quickened, she pursed her lips, and after a long while she reluctantly spoke: "Ye Xiren."
“The people of the past?” Chi Zhanlan Ce’s eyes flickered, then his gaze turned cold. “The ‘people of the past’ in ‘If you know this thing is no other thing, do not ask whether people today are like people of the past’?”
Ye Xiren shook her head and replied softly, "Cherish the 'cherish person' in front of you."
The coldness in Chi Zhanlan Ce's eyes instantly vanished, replaced by a smile. He flicked his sleeve, his white sleeve folding over Ye Xiren's sleeve, and murmured softly, "Xixi, don't be afraid. Lan Ce has no wife or concubines, and will definitely treat you well..."
Ye Xiren froze.
At the head of the table, Yan Wan calmly changed the subject: "I wonder what His Highness Lan Ce thinks of my Southern Capital?"
"That's excellent..."
Naturally, Yan Wan, Liang Yue, and Chi Zhan Lan Ce started talking together again, while Ye Xi Ren sat stiffly beside Chi Zhan Lan Ce like a decoration.
He stopped talking to her, only glancing at her from time to time, pouring her tea, and gently pushing the snacks towards her.
Ye Xiren had no appetite.
She suppressed her anxiety and sat motionless.
Chi Zhanlan Ce occasionally glanced at her and found it quite strange. Ye Xiren was beautiful, but he had seen many beautiful women before. Apart from winning or losing, few things could stir his heart.
But the fact that this woman was just sitting quietly to one side made his mind wander. He wanted to observe and explore her, to figure out what was wrong with her. He felt a little uncomfortable in his heart and a strange sense of danger enveloped him, which made him very curious.
Time passed slowly, and they began negotiations, while the women who had attended the banquet gradually withdrew.
At the end, Liang Yue stood up with a smile and invited Chi Zhan Lan Ce to return to the palace for a banquet. Chi Zhan Lan Ce also stood up with a smile, and the two were in a harmonious atmosphere.
The unexpected happened at that very moment.
The palace maids and assassins hiding on the shore revealed their blades and attacked Chi Zhanlan Ce. The Northern Yan delegation immediately counterattacked, and the scene became a complete mess.
Chi Zhanlan pulled Ye Xiren back, his expression unchanged.
—It's finally here.
"What's going on?!" Liang Yue and the others were shocked and retreated in a panic, looking completely bewildered.
"An assassination attempt has been launched!"
"Protect the Emperor!"
"Quick, get out of the way—"
...
Screams erupted, and chaos ensued on the shore. The Northern Yan warriors, all highly skilled, firmly protected Chi Zhanlan Ce in the center, preventing him from getting close with any means of attack, resulting in a stalemate.
Jiang You and Liang Yue were unaware of the situation and were filled with shock. Ying Changping and Lu Qian arrived quickly, and the Imperial Guards and the Imperial City Guards protecting them immediately took action.
"Quickly, stop them!" Liang Yue shouted urgently.
Beside her, Yan Wan's eyes flashed with anger. She suddenly stepped forward, knife in hand, and shouted, "Attack!"
At that moment, those hidden among the women, officials, imperial guards, and imperial soldiers acted simultaneously, turning all the "noble ladies" previously chosen by the empress into assassins.
Yan Shuang was among them!
In an instant, they surrounded Chi Zhanlan Ce, and the Northern Yan people who were protecting him were killed one after another. The sound of swords clashing was deafening, and blood splattered everywhere.
Liang Yue's pupils contracted.
There was nothing he didn't understand. His wife insisted on her own way, refusing to negotiate and wanting to kill Chi Zhanlan Ce... His expression changed slightly, and then he shouted, "Ying Changping, protect the Empress!"
Protecting the Empress means... killing Chi Zhanlan Ce.
The Imperial Guards instantly switched from defense to offense. Led by Yan Shuang and Ying Changping, they forcefully carved a path through the enemy lines. Yan Wan stepped forward, drew her bow, and aimed directly at Chi Zhanlan Ce.
Without hesitation, Chi Zhanlan Ce pulled Ye Xiren, who was beside him, to stand in front of him.
Yan Wan's bow and arrow indeed stopped, and she did not shoot.
The next moment, Lu Qian, who was grappling with them, immediately changed his expression and lunged at Yan Wan. The Northern Yan people's formation suddenly changed, and the people hidden nearby appeared at the same time, heading straight for Yan Wan.
They don't care about anyone else, they only target Yan Wan!
"Awan!" Liang Yue called out urgently.
Ying Changping immediately retreated to protect the emperor, but Yan Shuang's eyes sharpened, and she continued to pounce forward, attacking the maids Ayou and Azuo.
A smile crept across Chi Zhanlan Ce's lips, but before he could even open his mouth, he felt a death instinct coming from his side. A blade flashed from his sleeve, its cold light aimed straight at his neck.
It was Ye Xiren who made the move!
His expression changed instantly, his reaction incredibly fast. He blocked Ye Xiren's knife with one hand, his neck snapping backward to narrowly avoid it. Then, a chill ran down his neck, followed by a sharp pain.
Chi Zhanlan Ce's pupils contracted in disbelief.
As if Ye Xiren had anticipated that he would dodge, she attacked with two swords, one in front and one behind. She avoided the one in front, but collided with the one behind!
He raised his peach blossom eyes and met Ye Xiren's sharp, dark eyes.
[I will assassinate him according to plan. Xixi, this can only be the plan in the open. Lu Qian has already defected, but I dare not do without him. If I don't, Chi Zhan Lan Ce will immediately guess and use new methods to deal with us. So, the plan remains the same, but I am the open piece, and you are the hidden piece. I will restrain him, and you must strike a fatal blow!]
What if I can't do it?
[I have other plans. If they all fail, I will commit suicide on the spot. Once I die, peace talks will be impossible, and A-Yue will avenge me. Chi Zhan Lan Ce will never leave Nandu!]
Sister Awan...
[Listen to me, Chi Zhan Lan Ce must die. Don't have any doubts. I have no intention of engaging in any entanglement or game with him. His cunning is truly terrifying. As long as we play along, the outcome is uncertain. I want Great Liang to win!]
Ye Xiren still has many questions.
But she knew she had to kill Chi Zhanlan Ce, otherwise Yan Wan might die here.
Before attending the flower viewing banquet, she practiced her swordplay repeatedly. Even she herself didn't know why she was so certain that Chi Zhan Lan Ce could evade her first surprise attack...
When I started, it felt so familiar and intuitive.
Blood gushed out, and without caring about anything else, Ayou and Azu rushed over, shouting, "Your Highness!"
Chi Zhanlan fell backward.
Ayou caught the person, took out a bottle of medicine, and was about to pour it on the wound when Azu attacked Ye Xiren, but Yan Shuang blocked her, pulling the person over with one hand and protecting her behind her.
Ye Xiren held the knife, breathing heavily.
Chi Zhanlan Ce stared intently at her. A You's medicine had been applied and she could still be saved. Ignoring his wounds, he was about to speak when suddenly he felt a choking sensation, and large spurts of black blood gushed from the corner of his mouth. His neck was in excruciating pain.
"Your Highness!" Ayou roared, clutching his wound, his face pale and his voice filled with terror, "Poisoned! This knife is poisoned! Please save Your Highness..."
On the other side, Yan Wan retreated in time, her arm was cut, but it was fortunate that Lu Qian didn't catch her.
Liang Yue led his men forward to protect her, his face full of worry. The scene was chaotic. Yan Wan ignored her wounds and stared intently at Chi Zhanlan Ce, the previous scene flashing through her mind.
After they finalized their plan, she stood up to leave, but Xixi suddenly grabbed her arm—
"Sister Awan, do you have any poison? Any highly toxic substance will do. I also have a feeling that Chizhan Lance is not easy to kill. I may not be able to kill him with one strike, but I can only try to slit his neck and leave a wound..."
Yan Wan looked at Chi Zhanlan Ce, who had been rescued in time, and then at his increasingly bluish-purple lips and increasingly weak breathing, and breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief.
Xixi is right.
Chi Zhan Lan Ce was not easy to kill, and indeed only she could kill Chi Zhan Lan Ce.
Protected by Yan Shuang, Ye Xiren's hand holding the knife was still trembling. A belated fear, mixed with relief, overwhelmed her. Blood flowed down the knife, her breathing became heavy, and her heart pounded like a drum.
Chi Zhanlan Ce is going to die.
He stared intently at Ye Xiren, his last breath focused solely on her, and managed to utter, "No wonder my heart raced whenever I saw you. You are truly extraordinary. So... you are the one who killed me."
For some reason, he felt that this wasn't the first time Ye Xiren had tried to kill him. With his last bit of strength, he reached out to her, his lips moving silently, unable to utter a sound.
Ye Xiren was so frightened that she instinctively stepped back.
Even though Chi Zhanlan Ce couldn't reach her, she felt terrified and just wanted to escape immediately.
Seeing this, Chi Zhanlan Ce raised the corners of his mouth, sneered, then closed his eyes and stopped breathing completely. A generation of heroes lay dead here.
"Your Highness—"
Ah You's heart-wrenching cries brought the day to a close, and Lu Qian and the others were killed or captured one after another.
Yan Wan led her men to kill Chi Zhanlan Ce. No matter how many disagreements she had with Liang Yue before, it didn't matter. Right now, Liang Yue only had one thing to do—clean up the mess for her.
"Xixi, go back first and get a good night's sleep." Ignoring her injuries, Yan Wan stepped forward and patted Ye Xiren's head, then hugged her amidst her panicked gaze. "You did a great job. I thank you on behalf of Daliang."
Ye Xiren's eyes reddened, and her hand, which had been gripping the knife until it turned white, finally gave way, and the knife fell to the ground. She choked out, "It's good that we won. Sister Awan, go and apply the medicine quickly, and please take good care of yourself."
Yan Wan nodded emphatically, then turned to Yan Shuang and instructed, "Protect Xixi well. Don't let her leave the Ye family before the people from Nandu and Beiyan are all wiped out. She's timid, so don't frighten her."
After saying that, she hurriedly left to deal with the rest of the matter.
Yan Shuang: "..."
timid?
When those two knives were drawn simultaneously, killing with lightning speed and precision, how could I possibly be afraid?!
The cowardly Second Miss Ye killed the most difficult-to-kill Crown Prince of Northern Yan, Chizhan Lance!
-
The situation is settled. Chizhan Lanze is dead. It is said that he was not blessed by the heavens and suffered from a heart ailment. His body has been sent to Northern Yan in an ice coffin and delivered to the two major tribes of Huer and Dong'e, so that they can verify the Holy Son's condition.
Because Chi Zhanlan was killed after seeking peace, the Northern Yan army was naturally enraged and fiercely attacked the Northern Capital. However, Yan Danqing was prepared and after a long struggle, he won a great victory.
He could have won, but Chi Zhanlan Ce had been leading the Northern Yan army to dodge battles. Now, the enraged Northern Yan army was difficult to deal with, but the Great Liang had the advantage. Yan Danqing had stalled for some time. After Chi Zhanlan Ce's body was sent to Northern Yan, the various tribes of Northern Yan were already in chaos. Without any help, how long could the Northern Yan army, driven by a burning desire for revenge, hold out?
The battle was tough, but it was just a matter of time. Yan Danqing sent one victory report after another to the Southern Capital.
Ye Xiren did not know Yan Danqing.
She may have met him when she was young, but she was too young to remember clearly. However, he was from Daliang. Now, every Daliang person is overjoyed because of "General Yan Xiao". Every victory report makes Ye Xiren breathe a sigh of relief.
—She was right to kill Chi Zhanlan Ce.
Yan Wan was very worried about her. After completely eliminating the Northern Yan people in Nandu and stabilizing the situation in the court, she visited Ye Xiren time and time again.
Along the way, everyone who saw her greeted her and paid their respects; no one ignored her.
Upon seeing Yan Wan enter, Ye Xiren stood up to offer her greetings.
Yan Wan grabbed her arm, her eyes filled with emotions Ye Xiren couldn't decipher, yet her words were powerful: "Xixi, you saved Daliang, you saved me." Without her, it would have been another cycle of failure.
Ye Xiren blushed, feeling a little embarrassed, and scratched her head: "It's only right, His Majesty has already bestowed many gifts upon us."
Yan Wan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Aside from the endless imperial edicts bestowing titles upon her, neither she nor Liang Yue knew how to thank Ye Xiren. Liang Yue, in particular, felt that Yan Wan had escaped being ignored and completely broken free from the cycle of neglect... He wished he could worship Ye Xiren.
“This is what you deserve, Xixi. As long as I live, I will protect you and make sure you live a good life.” As if she had thought of something, Yan Wan added, “Once Chunzhou has dealt with the affairs of Beiyan, he will return to the capital and escort Xingtai back to Beidu. At that time, we will go together to pick up Chunzhou.”
Ye Xiren knew that "Spring Day" was General Yan Xiao.
Her eyes lit up, and she nodded emphatically.
In this Great Liang, everyone admires General Yan. That's why Yan Wan wants to take Ye Xiren with her. She also has another idea in her mind... Xixi deserves the best man in the world.
However, we need not mention these things for now.
In the blink of an eye, the day Yan Danqing returned arrived.
The capital city of Nandu was in an uproar, with lanterns and decorations everywhere. The people spontaneously lined the moat to wait, joyfully welcoming the return of General Yan, the Loyal and Brave Marquis...
Like everyone else, Ye Xiren stood on tiptoe and curiously peered inside.
Yan Wan found it amusing. On the other side, Liang Yue gently squeezed her hand, which was hidden under his sleeve, to attract her attention. Yan Wan immediately turned her head and glared at him. Liang Yue smiled brightly at her and whispered something.
Ye Xiren pretended not to see the two of them being affectionate and continued to stand on tiptoe to look.
This was the first time she had met Yan Danqing.
Amid cheers, the banners fluttered as he rode in on a black horse, leading the way with lightning speed. As he approached, he abruptly reined in his horse, leaping off before they could even see him clearly. His armor gleamed coldly, the red tassels undulating, and his eyes were like knives.
"Your subject Yan Danqing greets Your Majesty and Your Majesty!" His eyebrows were raised, and his clear voice rang out.
Yan Wan's eyes reddened, and she hurriedly reached out to help her up.
Liang Yue had already called out, laughing, "Chunzhou, you're finally back!"
When the family members were reunited after a long separation, Yan Danqing's eyes also reddened. She blinked and was about to speak when her gaze suddenly fell on the woman beside Yan Wan. For a moment, she froze on the spot.
—Oh no, it's the feeling of falling in love!
Ye Xiren blushed, her heart raced, and she subconsciously looked away.
This...this...
How can this young general be so unreserved?!
She looked away, then couldn't help but look back, glance at him, look away again, and look away again... What a handsome young man! Just one glance made her cheeks burn and her ears turn bright red. She was filled with joy and couldn't help but look at him a second and a third time.
Yan Danqing stared at her intently, never looking away, all the words he wanted to say vanished, he was completely mesmerized.
Yan Wan looked Chun Zhou up and down to make sure there were no wounds before she noticed that her younger brother was silent, his eyes glued to Ye Xiren, unable to look away. The two looked at each other, their faces flushed red with embarrassment.
At once……
It seemed like the sky had turned pink.
Yan Wan: "?"
I haven't even started introducing myself, and we've already hit it off?
"Quickly, let's go back to the palace." Liang Yue didn't notice anything unusual about the two. Seeing that more and more people were gathering around them, he knew they couldn't stay here, so he hurriedly called Yan Danqing back to the palace amidst the watchful eyes of the people on both sides.
Yan Danqing was pulled forward, constantly turning back as if she wanted to say something.
Yan Wan smiled and turned around to call out, "Xi Xi, come back to the palace with us quickly."
Ye Xiren's cheeks flushed red. Hesitantly, she lifted her foot and slumped behind. Her heart felt like a fluttering moth, fluttering and jumping up and down, making it impossible for her to settle down.
—What's wrong with her? Why does she find General Yan so pleasing to the eye?
Yan Danqing was still twisting her head back, her feet unable to move, muttering, "Xixi, is her name Xixi?"
"Your Uncle Ye's daughter, Ye Xiren." Yan Wan lowered her voice and tugged at his arm. "Behave yourselves in public. If you two hit it off, it would be best if your brother-in-law granted you a marriage."
Upon hearing this, Yan Danqing grinned, revealing a bright white smile, and excitedly began to speak:
"Hmm, praise her more. If that doesn't work, I'll write the edict. We can't wait to return to Beidu, so let's hold the wedding in Nandu! But it can't be too hasty, it would be unfair to the girl. This victory was a great success, I don't want any other rewards, just some honors for my wife, so she can have a grand wedding, we..."
Yan Wan: "??"
She simply couldn't bear to look!
Brother, you two just met, it's really too early to be saying these things!
Just as he was about to discuss what their future child would be named, Yan Wan tugged at him again, looking speechless: "Today is a welcome banquet for the soldiers. Just bear with it, and I'll let you meet in a few days."
"Sister, is it not possible today?" Yan Danqing asked, feeling wronged.
Yan Wan: "..."
After entering the palace, Yan Wan let go of his hand and warned him, "Xixi is a good girl. Don't frighten her and make her unhappy about marrying you. I won't help you propose marriage."
Yan Danqing nodded emphatically.
Seeing this, Yan Wan waved to Ye Xiren again.
She lowered her head, twisting her handkerchief, and took small, shy steps forward: "Sister Awan..."
Liang Yue looked at Yan Danqing, then at Ye Xiren, and suddenly realized what was going on. He smiled knowingly, and was about to play matchmaker for the two when they met eyes and their faces turned bright red. They fell into complete silence.
Ye Xiren looked at the sky, then at him.
Yan Danqing looked at the ground, then at her.
Their eyes met, then looked away simultaneously, only to look back a moment later, their ears turning bright red, and they blushed silently.
Yan Wan didn't want to say anything more, and waved her hand: "Fifteen minutes, you two can talk to each other on your own, but come back quickly, today is a big day."
Yan Danqing immediately nodded, stepped forward, rubbed his palm on his sleeve, then grasped Ye Xiren's wrist through the sleeve and pulled her to the side.
Ye Xiren: ...Isn't this a bad idea?
Her face flushed, she quickly followed without hesitation.
—I feel so embarrassed!
The two disappeared into the hall and headed towards the side hall corridor.
Yan Wan watched the two figures disappear into the distance, feeling both annoyed and amused, and shook her head helplessly.
No need for her introduction, it was love at first sight. With just a glance, they found their destined husband (wife), and there was no room for wavering. They couldn't wait to get married immediately.
It took Liang Yue a while to recover from his shock. He asked incredulously, "They knew each other before?"
“No.” Yan Wan smiled and shook her head. “This is the first time they’ve met since they grew up.”
Liang Yue: "..."
His eyes widened; it truly seemed destined.
Then, he suddenly felt childlike and quietly followed Yan Wan, standing in another corner of the side hall corridor, eavesdropping. Just as Yan Wan was about to speak, Liang Yue said, "Shh!"
"...Just call me Spring Day."
"Beautiful handwriting." Ye Xiren said shyly, "My family all call me by my nickname Xixi."
"Xixi." Yan Danqing murmured these two words without hesitation, feeling a burning sensation in her heart, as if her whole body was on fire. Her heart pounded like a drum, and she jumped into Ye Xiren's arms.
A marriage decreed by imperial decree!
Grant the marriage immediately!
Ye Xiren blushed and said, "Yes, Chunzhou."
The two locked eyes again, the air was still, and their gazes grew increasingly blurred.
Yan Danqing tentatively reached out and hooked Ye Xiren's fingers together. Ye Xiren blushed even more. However, she noticed out of the corner of her eye that Chunzhou was sweating profusely from nervousness and burst out laughing.
Then, she pinched Yan Danqing's slightly rough fingers with her other hand, without much force; to him, it was as light as a feather brushing against his skin.
"boom--"
Yan Danqing's face turned bright red.
Fearing she might see something she shouldn't, Yan Wan quickly pulled Liang Yue away. The latter sighed, "You're really... amazing! Holding hands on the first meeting. If I had that kind of skill, I would have married you long ago."
Yan Wan glared at him fiercely, "Even if you wanted to marry him, could you actually do it?"
Liang Yue's breath hitched.
Then, he suddenly pulled her into his arms, his voice soft: "But I finally married you, Awan, thank you."
Yan Wan's eyes reddened.
Liang Yue's tears fell on her neck, and he buried his head in her shoulder, feeling the warmth of his lover in his arms, and murmured, "Fortunately, you broke free from the cycle and stayed to be with me."
He couldn't imagine what life would be like without Awan; it would be like having his bones scraped and his flesh cut out – nothing more.
Yan Wan reached out and wrapped her arms around him, and after a long while, she said—
"I will always be with you."
Even if it's all just a dream, never wake up.
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