When Ye Lingxiao woke up, he had a splitting headache.
Looking at the cloak he was wearing, he wondered if it was the one that Vice General Sun had put on him before he left yesterday.
Thinking of this, Ye Lingxiao felt a chill run down his spine. This was absolutely impossible!
He guessed he must have woken up from the cold in the middle of the night and covered himself with the blanket. Ye Lingxiao frowned, feeling a bit disoriented from drinking. He stood up to wash his face, but his legs went numb and he almost fell.
What bad luck!
Li Chang'an had already gotten up and was practicing her swordplay with great enthusiasm. The sword gleamed in the morning light, and the blade became even more sharp in her hands. All that could be heard was the soft swishing sound of the sword as it was swung.
A leaf falls and is immediately cut in two. The woman's slender figure exudes a majestic aura, making one think of the phrase "graceful and charming."
"General, the Regent has come to see you!"
A soldier rushed over, and after stopping, he reported while panting. Li Chang'an's eyes narrowed, and he sheathed his sword, frowning as he wondered why this annoying guy was here again.
"Ah, it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. It's all preordained that I was able to see Chang'an as soon as I arrived."
Before they could react, Feng Beichuan was strolling over unhurriedly, a smile in his eyes.
He seemed to have gone mad today, carrying a folding fan in his hand. Combined with his blue robe, he appeared somewhat refined, but in Li Chang'an's eyes, that sly face didn't look like that of a gentleman.
"Practicing swordsmanship so early in the morning?"
Feng Beichuan fanned himself as he carefully examined Li Chang'an. The woman's skin was slightly flushed and glistening with fine sweat, making her appear more lively than her usual cold demeanor. Stray hairs casually clung to her forehead and eyebrows, adding a touch of delicate beauty to her heroic face.
A beautiful sight to behold.
Li Chang'an did not answer, but felt uncomfortable being stared at by this person. Feng Beichuan knew her temperament and did not care. He still looked at the woman in front of him with affectionate eyes and reached out to help her brush away the stray hairs.
But the other party wasn't about to give him that chance; they took a step back and ruthlessly slapped his hand away.
"I'm not doing anything, my lord, please don't be violent."
Feng Beichuan was not annoyed. His words were extremely ambiguous, and his eyes were as cunning as a demon. He gently waved his folding fan, and his demeanor was truly graceful.
Show-off!
Li Chang'an couldn't help but curse inwardly.
"I have prepared breakfast. Would Your Highness like to have some with me?"
Feng Beichuan waved his hand, and several attendants ran up behind him, each carrying a food box, waiting respectfully for his orders.
"Need not."
Li Chang'an refused without any mercy.
"As the old saying goes, 'The early bird catches the worm.' Could it be that Your Highness fears I might poison you?"
It's not that I'm afraid you'll poison me, it's that I'm afraid I'll make you lose your appetite!
Li Chang'an secretly scoffed. She didn't believe that this guy had come so early in the morning just to have a meal with her. So she said, "Speak your mind. I don't have time to waste with your idle chatter."
The attendants nearby suppressed their laughter, thinking that Princess Chang'an was indeed a wonderful person who was better in person than she had heard about. She even omitted the vulgar words when she cursed, which was really elegant!
"Your Highness and I have the same idea. We've come to invite the princess to have breakfast with me while we discuss this."
So noisy!
Li Chang'an was speechless and had no choice but to turn around and return to his own tent. Feng Beichuan knew how effective the tactic of pestering Li Chang'an was, and immediately followed him in with a smile.
After the attendants set out the food boxes and opened them, they tactfully left, leaving only Li Chang'an and Feng Beichuan.
"This goat milk soup is excellent, as is the osmanthus honey lotus root, which I specially prepared."
Feng Beichuan served Li Chang'an a bowl of goat milk soup and put lotus root in her bowl. Li Chang'an just watched coldly, neither touching her chopsticks nor speaking.
"Don't be so serious..." Feng Beichuan smiled lightly, then added, "I just wanted to remind Your Highness to be careful. The old emperor is probably going to take some action soon. Leave the rest to me."
"Hmm," Li Chang'an replied indifferently, "Finished?"
"say what?"
"Then get out of here."
Just as the order to leave was given, a man stormed in, overturned the table, and in the blink of an eye, food boxes were scattered all over the floor, bowls and spoons shattered, and the floor was a mess.
"Chang'an, do not listen to slander and fall into the trap of petty people!"
Ye Lingxiao glared angrily at Feng Beichuan. He had been furious since learning that the Regent had come to visit early in the morning. The events of yesterday were still fresh in his mind. In addition, the more he thought about it after sobering up, the more suspicious it seemed. So he decided to come and confront him directly.
"What does Young Master Ye mean by this?"
Feng Beichuan narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flashing across his face, and his words were cold, clearly displeased with the sudden interruption.
"I would like to ask what the Regent's true purpose is."
War was imminent; the two men exuded an aura of tension, as if they were about to fight at any moment.
This is really giving me a headache!
Li Chang'an couldn't help but rub her temples. "If you want to fight, then go outside and fight. Anyone who dares to disturb my peace, don't blame me for being merciless."
Both of them were taken aback. Knowing Li Chang'an's character of keeping his word, they toned down their arrogance. Feng Beichuan, quick-witted and outspoken, immediately defended himself: "I'm not here to cause trouble. Even if we're going to settle scores, the one who started this trouble will be the first one to be punished."
"Fine, if we're talking about settling scores, I've come today to issue a challenge to the Regent!"
Ye Lingxiao gritted his teeth, "If I win, then please, Your Highness, never bother Her Highness again!"
Having said that, Li Chang'an understood and couldn't help but feel a bit amused. She was also curious to see how that martial arts cripple Feng Beichuan would respond. Perhaps this time she could get rid of this troublesome person with Ye Lingxiao's help!
"Young Master Ye seems to think too highly of himself, issuing a challenge to me?" Feng Beichuan taunted, his tone full of contempt. Though he didn't say it outright, every word implied that you were not worthy.
As the regent, how could I be afraid of a mere son of a marquis?
Feng Beichuan scoffed. It seemed he had been too amiable in front of Li Chang'an, making others mistakenly think he was an easy target. Now, everyone was trying to take advantage of him.
"It's not for any other reason than a duel between the two of us men, unless the Regent dares not."
Ye Lingxiao deliberately used a provocation tactic. Since he had already said what he wanted to say, he was determined to settle things with Feng Beichuan today!
Even if I am not destined to be with Chang An, I will never allow a villain like Feng Beichuan to lay a finger on him!
"Alright, I'll grant you that favor."
Feng Beichuan parted his thin lips slightly, showing no fear on his face. He continued to wave his fan unhurriedly, appearing calm and composed, but his eyes were filled with cold light.
"After this is over, I will personally visit the Regent to apologize."
Ye Lingxiao clasped his hands together and bowed slightly.
"No need. I am a magnanimous king. I will just wait until you lose and then get far away from me and the princess and never appear before us again."
Feng Beichuan said provocatively, as if victory was assured.
"please."
Ye Lingxiao was not annoyed. He uttered a single word in a deep voice and then walked out of the tent.
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