Li Chang'an reached for his sword, but then realized he didn't have it with him. So he touched a short-handled dagger at his waist, ready to make his move at any moment.
"Don't be so formal, we're all family..." Feng Beichuan smiled, looking harmless, but then glanced at Ye Lingxiao, whose expression was unfriendly, with a hint of provocation. His smile became even more pronounced.
This person is extremely arrogant!
"What brings the Regent to our camp at night?"
Deputy General Sun stepped forward first, but was completely ignored.
Feng Beichuan walked straight toward Li Chang'an, his tone gentle yet sharp: "I heard Your Highness was hosting a banquet, and thought I'd come to ask for a drink. I wonder if I'm too late."
Drinking?
Are you sure you're not here to cause trouble?
Li Chang'an couldn't help but spit inwardly. What good could this guy possibly be up to? Was he just asking for a beating again?
If that's the case, then I wouldn't mind stretching my muscles!
Feng Beichuan sat down next to Li Chang'an with a smile, took a sip from the wine bowl she had used, and nodded in praise: "Your Highness's wine is indeed fine."
Damn, what a shameless piece of trash!
Everyone present was stunned. Ye Lingxiao's fists began to clench, and the thought of what Deputy General Sun had said about Feng Beichuan's repeated attempts to marry him only fueled his anger.
"roll."
Li Chang'an's lips twitched, but he ultimately refrained from taking action and coldly uttered a single word.
"Are you in such a hurry to send me away? Do you know how painful it is for me?"
Feng Beichuan pretended to rub his chest, sighing as he did so, "It's like a thorn stuck in my heart that I can't bear to pull out. Ouch, it really hurts!"
These words were so ambiguous that everyone except Ye Lingxiao was speechless. Li Chang'an felt dizzy and nauseous, not knowing if it was because of the alcohol.
"If there's nothing else, I'll count to three. If you don't leave, then I'll have to personally invite the Regent out."
Li Chang'an issued an ultimatum.
Feng Beichuan wasn't in a hurry. He leisurely picked up the chopsticks that Li Chang'an had used and started eating, acting as if no one else was around. Li Chang'an felt his blood rushing to his head and grabbed him by the back of his collar, lifting him up.
"Pfft, cough cough..."
He spat out a mouthful of wine and began coughing violently. The chopsticks in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter, and his face turned red from choking. The veins on his neck bulged, making him look particularly ferocious.
"Three, two—"
"Very well, I'm here to deliver intelligence. Show mercy, show mercy..."
As Feng Beichuan spoke, he reached out towards Li Chang'an's hand, but Li Chang'an immediately pulled his hand away and then rubbed it against the hem of his clothes in disgust.
It's a real pity I didn't get to touch it...
Disappointment flashed in Feng Beichuan's eyes, but he quickly dropped his lecherous act, straightened his collar with his long, slender hand, and acted as if nothing had happened.
"There are too many people here, shall we go somewhere else and talk slowly?"
Feng Beichuan's words were full of meaning, and his affectionate eyes looked at Li Chang'an, making the person feel uncomfortable all over.
"Enough with the nonsense!"
Li Chang'an, unable to bear it any longer, drew his dagger. With a sharp metallic scraping sound, the dagger, flashing a terrifyingly cold light, aimed straight at Feng Beichuan's throat, stopping less than half an inch away.
"You may all leave, I will stay here alone."
Li Chang'an addressed the crowd.
"General, then we'll just stand guard at the entrance."
Deputy General Sun probed, not believing Feng Beichuan's nonsense. He was prepared to wait outside, and if that scoundrel dared to make a move, he would be the first to rush in and chop him down!
"No need."
Li Chang'an was fearless. This was his territory. Could Feng Beichuan possibly turn the world upside down?
"Chang'an..."
Ye Lingxiao couldn't help but speak up. He had been holding back for a long time and had barely managed to refrain from fighting Feng Beichuan. Now, the thought of the two of them being alone together made him really uneasy.
Even if Li Chang'an is highly skilled in martial arts, who can know if that scoundrel is harboring any ulterior motives?
"It's alright, you may all go back. I will personally receive the Regent."
Everyone had no choice but to back down. Ye Lingxiao wanted to try again, but he was pulled away by Vice General Sun.
Only Li Chang'an and Feng Beichuan remained in the camp.
"If you utter even a single word of nonsense, don't blame my dagger for being blind."
Li Chang'an's phoenix eyes were filled with murderous intent. He felt annoyed just thinking about the long-buried secrets that Feng Beichuan had told him. Looking at Feng Beichuan's frivolous appearance, he really wished he could cut him down and make him never speak again.
"Let's talk this out calmly, why are you so aggressive?"
Feng Beichuan grabbed Li Chang'an's wrist as if coaxing a child, put her hand down, and then forcefully pressed her back into her seat. "It's just that the emperor is restless again. Didn't you notice that there are so many of his informants around you?"
Li Chang'an frowned. She really hadn't paid attention to these things. She had always considered herself loyal and devoted, but she never expected that she would be guilty of possessing a treasure when she was innocent.
"By the way, after your money-losing father woke up, he secretly summoned quite a few officials. Those old men were the ones who impeached you before. I don't need to elaborate on the implications," Feng Beichuan continued.
Unexpectedly, he was in such a hurry, preparing to attack him the moment he opened his eyes. Li Chang'an felt a chill run through his body, and his heart sank to the bottom.
Utterly disappointed!
Looking at the woman's somewhat dim eyes, Feng Beichuan felt a pang in his heart. The successive blows were truly cruel for a woman like her. So he changed the subject and said, "It's not a big problem. It's just that you're not involved in court affairs and there are many things you can't get involved in. Why don't we cooperate to avoid any trouble?"
"Sigh, don't be too upset. The heart of an emperor is unfathomable. He treats everyone the same. Even if it were a different crown prince, he could still do it."
As he spoke, Feng Beichuan patted Li Chang'an on the shoulder again to comfort him.
"Did you come here specifically to help me?"
Li Chang'an was suspicious. Unsolicited kindness must be suspicious; there was no ulterior motive!
"My heart is sincere, and heaven and earth can bear witness! If you think this way, it makes me very sad."
Feng Beichuan looked heartbroken, and Li Chang'an, annoyed by his nagging, couldn't help but rub his forehead. "Speak, what are your conditions?"
"Your Highness is truly a woman of exceptional intelligence..." Feng Beichuan chuckled, his eyes full of admiration. She truly deserves to be the woman of his heart; she has such discerning eyes!
"Get to the point."
Li Chang'an had no interest in listening to his flattery, nor was it that he was trying to figure it out himself; he simply didn't want to owe him a favor and was afraid that this guy might take advantage of him to make things difficult for him in the future.
Seeing her so straightforward, Feng Beichuan stopped beating around the bush and said directly that as long as Li Chang'an promised not to get involved with Ye Lingxiao, he would do his best to help her.
"It's that simple?"
"Yeah, what do you think?"
Feng Beichuan shrugged, looking helpless. It turned out that in her heart, he was a despicable person who took advantage of others in distress!
"make a deal!"
Li Chang'an sheathed his dagger, filled two bowls with wine, and handed one to Feng Beichuan, saying, "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."
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