Chapter 1001 Extra [Tang Ning VS Xiao Yan (Part 1)]
The early autumn sky still retained the lingering heat of summer, and the water in the underground hot spring pool of Heli Hall was rippling gently back and forth.
Tang Ning bit her lips hard and felt like she was about to die.
The sound of spring water splashed into the pool from the surrounding stone walls. The body pressed against her was extremely hot, so hot that she couldn't help but shiver, and beads of sweat flowed down her neck.
Even though they had been married for several years, she still found it difficult to bear Xiao Yan's passion.
Tang Ning turned around and kicked him impatiently: "Hurry up..."
"Not anytime soon."
The sound of water suddenly rose up, and the voice in the throat broke.
Tang Ning was like a small boat on the river, almost torn apart by the wind and waves, and like a delicate vine, trying her best to cling to the man galloping on the battlefield. Every time she was exhausted and tried to retreat, she was pulled back and wrapped in his long arms, refusing to let go.
As she was in a daze, Tang Ning had only one thought: she shouldn't have been soft-hearted and agreed to leave A Yao and go back to Jiyun Lane with Xiao Yan for a "short stay" two days ago. It had only been three days and she was almost dead.
Wait until tomorrow, tomorrow morning she will return to the palace...
As soon as the thought came to mind, it was shattered by Xiao Yan the next moment.
The fruits and vegetables by the pond had already fallen everywhere, and the candles on the stone wall stretched their shadows long. Tang Ning felt his mind go blank, and when he turned his head suddenly, he saw the man crouching on the shadow, like a hungry leopard that had been released from its cage, running as fast as he wanted to tear everything apart.
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Tang Ning was really angry.
She came out of the hot spring pool in Heli Hall without saying a word. Her favorite koi fish jumped up in circles under the Leaping Carp Stage, but she pretended not to see them. There was tea on the table beside her, but she didn't drink a single sip. Her fair and rosy face was stern, and she curled up on the chaise longue with her eyes closed, ignoring everyone.
Xiao Yan knew that he was too greedy, so he massaged her waist and spoke sweet words to her. He finally coaxed her into talking in a humble manner. Tang Ning just said that she wanted to eat snacks from Xijue Tower. In order to "atone for his sins", Xiao Yan went to buy them himself without stopping.
When they came back, the people at Yueli Terrace had already fled.
Yue Jian sat in the carriage, looking at her sulking master and said, "Your Majesty, are we leaving like this without telling His Majesty?"
"Just say what you want!"
Tang Ning rubbed his waist unhappily.
She and Xiao Yan had been married for six years. An ordinary relationship should have long ago changed from the initial passionate enthusiasm to the dullness of mutual support, but Xiao Yan's interest in her not only did not diminish at all, but became stronger with each passing year. Except for the two years after A Yao was born, he restrained himself a little. Later, when he learned from Madam Qin that she was no longer seriously injured, he became even more unscrupulous.
The Great Wei recuperated for four years, and then fought a war with the Southern Qi at the end of March. Xiao Yan led his troops to fight for more than four months, and when he returned to the capital, he was particularly clingy.
Tang Ning missed Xiao Yan after not seeing him for several months. She also liked the pleasure of love so she indulged him. But who knew that this indulgence would get out of control. There were traces of him everywhere in the palace's bedrooms, study, meeting places, pavilions in the imperial garden, and observatory. Although the palace people did not dare to say much, Tang Ning was extremely embarrassed.
A few days ago, things finally calmed down. Xiao Yan said that he remembered how they first met and wanted to go back to Jiyun Lane to stay for a few days. She came with great joy.
Who would have thought it would be even worse than in the palace!
There was also a clever and eccentric A Yao in the palace who was competing with Xiao Yan for favor. Every two days, he would occupy her and "drive Xiao Yan out". Now that she had left the palace and abandoned her child, he had no scruples at all and wished he could drag her to drown on the bed.
When Tang Ning thought about what happened after she was tricked into taking a hot spring bath in the morning, she was so embarrassed that she couldn't help but close her eyes.
"Don't tell him, let's go to Lingyun Temple to worship Buddha."
After Tang Ning finished speaking with a hum, she couldn't help but lean back on the pillow and complained softly, "It's all his fault. My waist hurts so much."
When she moaned, her body, like a ripe peach, showed its curves as she leaned sideways. Compared with her immature appearance five years ago, Tang Ning, who was now in her twenties, had a plump and exquisite figure. Her slender waist was rounded by her tight clothes. Not to mention men, even Yue Jian couldn't help blushing when she saw her.
Yue Jian coughed lightly and skillfully took out the medicine: "Then let me massage it for you, Madam?"
Tang Ning slumped down lazily, Yue Jian rubbed her waist for her. The secret guards driving the carriage outside were not driving too fast, and the sound of passing carriages could be heard from time to time while the carriage was moving steadily.
Tang Ning was a little drowsy: "Your skills are almost catching up with Hua Wu."
Yue Jian said, "I learned this from her specifically."
Hua Wu got married more than half a year ago. She married Canglang, who had been chasing her for more than four years. That guy tried every trick in the book, but in the end he tricked Hua Wu back home by using a cruel trick. It was said that on the day of the wedding, Marquis Qi recognized Hua Wu as his sister, and at the wedding banquet, he drank with Canglang until they were drunk.
Canglang had received an official position five years ago, and Hua Wu became an official's wife after marrying him. Tang Ning let her leave the palace, but Hua Wu still regarded herself as a member of Yongzhao Palace. She would visit the palace every once in a while, and sometimes even stay for a day or two.
Tang Ning's body was damaged after giving birth and she needed to recuperate for a long time. This massage technique was specially learned by Hua Wu. When she was in the palace, she often massaged Tang Ning. After leaving the palace, this job was handed over to Yue Jian. Yue Jian was afraid that her master would feel unwell, so she learned it from Hua Wu. In addition, she has been using it frequently for more than half a year, so she has naturally become more proficient in it.
Tang Ning asked in confusion, "Has Ah Yao been in their house these days?"
Yue Jian hummed, "That should be the case. Two days ago, after His Majesty quietly took you out of the palace, the princess chased you out. His Majesty hid you from her so she wouldn't find you. Madam Rongguo and Madam Xue were not in the capital, so the princess led people to look for Hua Wu."
"When Canglang was first rewarded, there was a manor on the outskirts of the city. It was near the mountains and the water, with beautiful scenery. There was also hunting in the back mountains. Hua Wu and the others took the princess out of the city to play there."
Tang Ning frowned: "Isn't Hua Wu pregnant? Ah Yao is very noisy, please have someone keep an eye on her and don't disturb Hua Wu."
Yue Jian smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam. Canglang and Tianqing have gone with them. Madam Qian has also been at the farm with Young Master Fu and the three children of the Qian family these past two days. With them accompanying the little princess, Hua Wu won't be in trouble."
After Qian Qiyue married Fu Laiqing, everyone else called her Madam Fu, but people in Yongzhao Palace still called her Madam Qian in private.
Tang Ning was a little confused when she heard this: "Sister A Yue is there too?"
Yue Jian suppressed a laugh. "I heard that it was because the Fu family's wife wanted to take a concubine for Master Fu, and she almost forced her cousin's daughter into Master Fu's bed. Madam Qian got angry and found two prostitutes and stuffed them into Madam Fu's room. Master Fu saw this and made a scene."
Qian Qiyue has a bad temper and remains the same even after getting married, refusing to give in at all. Fu Laiqing naturally sides with his wife, but the couple from the Fu family are the elders.
A month ago, Madam Fu returned to the old Fu family residence to attend her niece's wedding banquet. Without her to keep the peace, the two sides started a quarrel that almost blew off the roof. The Fu couple couldn't win the argument with Qian Qiyue, and were taught a lesson by their son Fu Laiqing, so they threw a tantrum and said everywhere that Fu Laiqing was "unfilial" and a "rebellious son".
Qian Qiyue was also afraid of ruining Fu Laiqing's future and affecting his official career, so she simply took her daughter and three nephews out of the city to "relax". They happened to meet Canglang and others and followed them to the farm.
Tang Ning listened to Yue Jian talking about the Fu family's affairs and frowned, saying, "These two people in the Fu family are really getting more and more out of line."
"That's right." Yue Jian muttered, "Old Master Fu passed away a while ago, and the Fu family was not as good as before, so they were relatively restrained. Now that Master Fu has been favored by His Majesty and has been admitted to the Six Ministries, they see that his future is bright, so they are becoming more and more arrogant."
"Before, Madam Fu almost implicated Master Fu by lending money at high interest. If Master Fu hadn't gotten the news and stopped the source early, who knows what would have happened. Now she's thinking of giving Master Fu a concubine. Your Majesty, what do you think she's thinking?"
Madam Qian is the daughter of the Qian family. Her father is the Minister of Revenue, and her three brothers are all powerful officials and upstarts. They are also close friends of the Empress Dowager.
If other families married this daughter-in-law, they would be so happy to see her loving and affectionate with their sons that they would treat her with courtesy in every way, if not just to please her. However, these two weirdos in the Fu family wanted to offend them to death.
Fortunately, Madam Qian was not one to suffer any loss. She took revenge on the spot and never took her anger out on Master Fu. Otherwise, if she had really returned to her parents' home with a small temper and a grudge to complain, even with the support of the Cao family, Master Fu would have suffered a great loss.
Then the Qian family will make him suffer.
There was some disgust in Tang Ning's eyes: "Those two are just stupid."
She moved her body while holding the pillow, thinking about the situation of the Fu family. Old Madam Fu was old and had not been in good health in the past two years. She was afraid that she could not control her son and daughter-in-law. And to put it bluntly, if Old Madam Fu passed away one day, who knew how much trouble those two people would cause by relying on their status as elders.
Tang Ning narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Go and tell Cao Gong about this matter. Ask him to find a way to get Fu Min out of the capital."
Fu Min didn't have much ability, but he was a court official and held an official position. If he had been more obedient, it wouldn't be impossible to find him an assignment outside the capital. However, given Fu Min's personality, Tang Ning was afraid that he would cause trouble and bring disaster to the local area if he left the capital.
However, that man is ambitious but incompetent, so it is not difficult to find fault with him. He can find an excuse to send him out of the capital, and then Mrs. Fu will go with her husband, and the Fu family will be at peace.
Yue Jian nodded: "I understand, I will do it later."
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The carriage moved slowly, and then sped up after leaving the city and getting on the official road. However, it was still dark when it arrived at Lingyun Temple.
The monks in the temple were already familiar with Tang Ning. When they recognized her in the dark, the abbot Huifang came to greet her personally.
"There's no need to disturb the temple. I just want to come here to pay my respects to the Buddha and stay for a few days. Don't let outsiders know."
"Then will Her Majesty the Queen still stay at Ganlin Courtyard?"
When Lu Zhinian hid in Lingyun Temple, the temple changed all its layout. For example, the separate courtyards such as Chanyuyuan were renovated and renamed and incorporated into the guest courtyard. Now it is connected to the East Wing Guest Courtyard, and monks will patrol it during the day.
Tang Ning nodded: "Okay."
Huifang respectfully invited the person into the temple and sent him to the Ganlin Courtyard in the east wing, avoiding other people. He was afraid that outsiders might not know the seriousness of the matter and disturb the distinguished person, so he ordered the martial monks in the temple to guard the area, and then he retreated respectfully.
Tang Ning was already tired, and his back and waist were sore after sitting in the carriage all the way. Yue Jian helped him wash up, and he fell asleep on the bed.
Yue Jian was sleeping on a small couch in the inner room, guarding the queen. When it was past midnight, she was suddenly awakened by the noise outside the door.
"who!"
Yuejian suddenly turned over from the small couch, grabbed the short blade in his sleeve and swung it at the person who came in.
"It's me."
Xiao Yan dodged the attack with his bare hands, revealing his face.
"His Majesty?"
Yue Jian was filled with surprise. Her guard dropped and she quickly knelt down. "I didn't realize it was Your Majesty who came. I offended you just now. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me..."
"I know that you are protecting the queen from guilt."
Xiao Yan heard the sound of someone stirring in the inner room, as if they had been disturbed by the noise. He waved his hand, suppressing Yue Jian's apology, and said to her, "You go down first."
"But……"
Yue Jian glanced inside hesitantly. The Queen had been complaining about His Majesty before, but Xiao Yan had already walked towards the bed before she could say anything. Seeing this, she could only tiptoe out.
When the door closed, Xiao Yan saw the person sleeping on the bed. She was curled up in the corner, holding the quilt in her arms.
She seemed to be sleeping not very well, her brows were slightly wrinkled and her breathing was a little heavy.
Xiao Yan took off his cloak and long boots, and took off his outer shirt which was a little wet with night dew. When he was only wearing a clean inner shirt, he lay down on the bed. He stretched out his long arms and pulled Tang Ning, who was in the corner, into his arms.
The familiar embrace and warmth made Tang Ning's eyelashes tremble, and he murmured subconsciously before he woke up.
“No…”
She is so sleepy.
While Tang Ning was mumbling, she snuggled into his arms, seeking warmth, and rubbed her head against his neck.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but chuckle. He pulled her hand away from his clothes, hugged her tighter, bent down and kissed her forehead, saying, "Go to sleep. I won't bother you."
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