The boy's eyebrows were cold, and his palms were also slightly chilly. Even on this sunny spring day, there was still a hint of chilliness.
Like the sweet soup she drank yesterday.
Lu Wan's hands were warm.
When the two touch, there is a hidden warmth between the intertwined fingers.
"If your Majesty has nothing else to do, we will take our leave."
After he finished speaking, he didn't even look at Wei Mingtang and left first.
Wei Mingtang stood there, watching the backs of Chen Yan, Lu Wan and Chen Yun leaving, until the shadows of the three completely disappeared from his sight.
The corners of his lips that were raised slowly straightened.
The sunlight was bright and warm, but it seemed to have no warmth at all on him.
Wei Mingtang said thoughtfully: "I thought Chen Yan was cold and indifferent, and not interested in women."
"I never thought that it would be so hard to resist a beautiful woman."
Thinking of Chen Yan's disrespect to him just now, his face was extremely ugly, "This Chen Yan is really a toast and a punishment!"
Time and again he stood on the prince's side and opposed him, repeatedly ruined his plans, and was so arrogant. He deserved to die!
A man walked out from beside him. He was a middle-aged man with a long face and no beard. He looked like a scholar.
Mr. Guo is one of Wei Mingtang’s most trusted aides.
"Your Highness, calm down," Mr. Guo said calmly, "The more irrational you are, the easier it will be for your opponent to find your weakness."
Wei Mingtang clenched his fists tightly and took a deep breath. "Then Mr. Guo, what do you think I should do?"
"The most important thing to solve regarding Lizhou City is to get the Sixteenth Prince out."
Mr. Guo said slowly, "The Crown Prince and his men don't know that the Sixteenth Prince is involved in this matter yet, so we have the upper hand."
"Since the emperor has given you this opportunity, you must do it well."
Listening to his words, Wei Mingtang gradually calmed down.
He said coldly: “But the emperor also sent Shen Yan.”
Shen Yan was able to lead an army at such a young age, not just by brute force.
With him around, Wei Mingtang had no chance of getting rid of that idiot Old Sixteen cleanly.
Mr. Guo remained calm and whispered, "Why don't you treat this as a test from the Emperor?"
"What?"
"If we just want to suppress bandits, the troops sent by the emperor are more than enough."
Mr. Guo said, "Not only you were sent, but also General Shen."
There is a folk saying that goes, "Why use a butcher knife to kill a chicken?"
This is a complete waste of talent.
Wei Mingtang suddenly felt a chill on his back. "Mr. Guo, what you mean is that perhaps Father has long known about the banditry in Lizhou and that it is related to Old Sixteen?"
Mr. Guo smiled slightly: "Who can tell for sure what the emperor is thinking."
"General Shen's power is growing stronger and stronger. Perhaps in the eyes of the emperor, he is also a hidden danger."
Most importantly, Shen Yan is still young.
Being young means having a future with infinite possibilities and being able to unleash greater power.
But the emperor is old.
The older people get, the more reluctant they are to give up their power, and the more things they want to hold on to.
Wei Mingtang understood what Mr. Guo meant, but he still had some doubts: “But…Chen Yan is the prince’s man, and the whole court knows about this.”
Since he is the prince's man, why would the emperor be afraid of Shen Yan?
Mr. Guo smiled.
"Your Majesty, I say the same thing again. Who can predict the emperor's intentions?"
Wei Mingtang was silent for a long while, with a fierce light in his eyes, "If that's the case, I will let Chen Yan die in Lizhou City."
From childhood to adulthood, he has never been better than Shen Yan in terms of literary talent or military strategy.
Only last time he kidnapped Lu Wan, and when Shen Yan was seriously injured, he almost killed Shen Yan.
This time, he will win.
Will definitely win!
…
…
Shen Yan had no idea what Wei Mingtang was planning.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
The defeated general is not worth mentioning.
Wei Mingtang had his plans, and Shen Yan also had his preparations.
The group maintained superficial peace and arrived at Lizhou City after less than half a month.
Lizhou City had already received official news and prepared accommodation for everyone.
Shen Yan specifically asked for a quieter house so that no one would disturb Lu Wan and Shen Yun.
The imperial army had not arrived yet, so the few of them could only familiarize themselves with the environment of Lizhou City first.
Since Shen Yan didn't move, Wei Mingtang naturally didn't dare to act rashly.
I heard that Lizhou City is most lively at night, with acrobatic performances and lanterns.
So under the protection of the secret guards, Lu Wan decisively dragged Chen Yun out to the night market.
She thought about it and pulled Shen Yan along again.
Shen Yan's eyes fell on her hand holding his sleeve.
The girl has small hands, with thin and white fingers. Her nails are not painted in any colors, but are clean, round and pink.
Her eyes were full of joy. She looked at the lanterns being sold, and then stared at the sugar figures, unable to move.
Chen Yan suddenly said: "You are becoming less and less afraid of me."
Lu Wan was stunned.
She seemed to have just realized that it was indeed the case.
If it were in the past, she would never have dared to drag him to the night market.
But it’s different now!
She saved his life, and if Chen Yan had any conscience, he would not do anything to her.
So Lu Wan was fearless.
"Brother Yan, what are you talking about? I have never been afraid of you."
Shen Yan chuckled, not revealing who the person was who used to take a detour when he saw him on the street.
As Lu Wan was walking around, she saw a group of children running by playing.
A childish voice shouted, "It's over, it's over. I haven't finished the homework assigned by the teacher yet!"
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