Chapter 129: Quietly tell you, the princess is begging Lord Bo to fight

Want!

This time, Xue Li nodded without hesitation and said.

Joining the army to defend home and country has always been his dream.

Unfortunately, his parents are old, and he has several young siblings, so he cannot leave home at all.

That dream naturally cannot be realized.

But when this noble young master from Chang'an City brought up the matter, it sparked a glimmer of hope in his heart again.

Throughout the Tang Dynasty, who doesn't know that Chang'an has many nobles?

Even a casually encountered person on the road wearing extraordinary clothes might have an impressive background.

Perhaps, the dream he could never achieve is just a casual remark for those people.

Then let's practice martial arts!

Chen Yan smiled faintly and said: "Follow me, I will have someone teach you martial arts, provide you with sufficient food, and in the future I can even send you to the military camp."

You also need not worry about your parents and siblings; if you agree, I will have people bring them over and arrange them in Chang'an City, finding them light work.

I guarantee they can live peacefully.

How about that?

As he listened, Xue Li's mind went blank; he no longer knew what to say.

These conditions were beyond what he had ever dared to imagine.

Not only could it fulfill his childhood dream and restore the honor of his Xue family, but it would also let his relatives live in Chang'an City, no longer having to face the yellow earth, back to the sky, toiling year after year just for a few grains of grain.

No matter how you look at it, he could not refuse.

Xue Li felt parched, suppressing his excitement, he said: "Then... then, this humble one following you, what must I do?"

You don't need to call yourself 'this humble one.' Chen Yan said lightly: 'Just call me directly.'

As for what I need you to do, believe that the person I sent to find you has already told you.

Xue Li fell silent for a moment, then probed: 'To protect your safety?'

That's right. Chen Yan said: 'My only requirement of you is to protect my safety.'

Believe, this is not too difficult for you.

If it's just staying by your side to protect you, then I agree!

In that moment, Xue Li thought of many things.

The noble young master before him could find him by name from several hundred li away, even investigate him thoroughly; his background must be extraordinary.

Yet he went to such trouble just to find a guard to guarantee his own safety.

He likely offended many people, leaving him no choice.

Nevertheless, he firmly agreed.

Xue Li forever remembers a saying his grandfather told him when he was young.

'Risks and opportunities coexist; there is never a free lunch in the world.'

Following this noble young master may be dangerous, but it also holds an opportunity he previously dared not hope for.

So he agreed.

'Very good.' Chen Yan nodded satisfactorily, then said to Xiao Shunzi: 'Today I am busy; you first take him into the mansion to prepare a lodging; you need not worry about other matters.'

Also have him write a letter and send people to fetch his relatives.

'All right, Lord Bo; this humble one understands.' Xiao Shunzi hurriedly replied.

'Fine, I'll go in first; if anything comes up, come find me anytime.'

After saying that, Chen Yan paid no more attention to the two, and strode into the mansion.

After he left, Xiao Shunzi happily said to Xue Li: 'You're blessed; you actually earned Lord Bo's favor and even received his personal promise to send you to the military camp in the future.'

He will surely amount to something great in the future.

Come on, let's go in first; I'll take you to choose a lodging.

He felt favorably toward Xue Li, which is why he said that.

Xue Li had no objection; as he followed Xiao Shunzi into the mansion, he also carefully observed his surroundings.

'Shunzi brother, may I ask you something?'

Xiao Shunzi laughed: 'No need to call me that; I'm over a year older than you, so I accept this brother title.'

As for asking for advice, that's not needed; if you have any questions, just ask, and I will certainly not hide anything I can answer.

Upon hearing that, Xue Li also didn't stand on ceremony, immediately said: 'Shunzi brother, I want to ask...... is Lord Bo getting married?'

I see the surroundings are arranged as if only for a wedding.

Speaking of this, Xiao Shunzi didn't know whether to be happy or not: 'Lord Bo is indeed getting married, and his bride is none other than the highly favored Princess Gao Yang of His Majesty.'

The wedding is in three days, so Bo Mansion naturally needs to be prepared in advance.

'Like that......' Xue Li nodded thoughtfully.

If Xiao Shunzi is not lying, Chen Yan's background is likely even higher than he imagined.

A county marquis without much background would find it difficult to marry a princess.

Especially a princess cherished by the emperor.

Just then, as he pondered, Xiao Shunzi looked left and right, seeing everyone busy and no one paying attention here, he whispered to Xue Li:

Regarding this Princess Gao Yang, I need to remind you: Lord Bo's relationship with this princess is very bad; they have fought many times.

From now on, if you see Lord Bo and the princess fighting, just pretend you didn't see it—understood?

'...... Ah?' Xue Li was momentarily bewildered.

'Lord Bo...... fighting with the princess?'

"Impossible?"

"How could it be impossible?" Xiao Shunzi pursed his lips, his impression of Princess Gao Yang was not good.

Because in his eyes, Lord Bo was someone he would be loyal to for his whole life, but the gate of Lord Bo's Bo Mansion had been kicked by Princess Gao Yang.

Even though his status prevented him from saying more, he still couldn't bring himself to like Princess Gao Yang.

"I know what you're doubting, but after you've gotten used to staying at the Bo Mansion, you can just ask anyone and find out."

"Back then the emperor issued an edict granting the marriage, and Princess Gao Yang came to cause a fuss the very next day; Lord Bo couldn't take it anymore, grabbed a horsewhip and——"

"Hey, even if I don't say it, you should be able to understand."

Xue Li widened his eyes, "Then... then how is Lord Bo unharmed?"

In his understanding, a County Marquis using a horsewhip to strike a princess basically counts as insubordination, offending the imperial dignity.

"How the hell is he still alive?"

"Not only is he alive, but he can even marry Princess Gao Yang?"

Xiao Shunzi, upon hearing this, was dissatisfied and said: "What kind of talk is this? Do you still hope something happens to Lord Bo?"

"No, no, absolutely not." Xue Li, realizing he misspoke, hurriedly explained: "I was just doubtful, after all... that's a princess."

"What's up with the princess?"

Xiao Shunzi muttered: "Isn't the princess just been whipped by our Lord Bo?"

Xue Li: "......"

"All right, I know what you're thinking." Xiao Shunzi explained:

"Let me tell you, don't look down on Lord Bo's low rank—he can't compare to those commandery dukes and dukes, but his methods and background are practically heavenly."

"Let me quietly tell you, Lord Bo struck Princess Gao Yang, and afterward Princess Gao Yang even had to come to his door begging him to strike her."

Xue Li: "......"

"......"