Chapter 158: Gao Yang's Tree Climbing

These three imperial edicts mean little to the common people, but they caused a huge uproar in the court.

Chen Yan and Du Gou's appointments are trivial, after all one of them is Li Shimin's son‑in‑law and the other is Du Ruhui's eldest son.

No one says much about becoming a County Magistrate or a clerk, but granting Weinan County to Li Chengqian as a fief is something everyone cannot accept.

No wonder why Li Shimin despises aristocratic families and those who crave fame but not life.

Take this matter, which in the end has nothing to do with them, yet they insist on meddling in this idle affair.

It made Li Shimin headache for a while.

Meanwhile, Cai Duke Mansion and Weinan Bo Fu received news, and Li Chengqian also received his father‑in‑law's reply.

The purpose that was previously inscrutable has now become clear.

As if by tacit understanding, people from both sides independently headed to Weinan Bo Fu.

"You really hit the nail on the head; Father Emperor had you become this County Magistrate, there is indeed a deeper meaning behind it."

In the main hall, Chen Yan and Gao Yang sat on opposite sides, with tea cups placed in the middle.

Qing'er and Xiang Lan stood beside them, occasionally refilling their hot tea.

Chen Yan said lightly, "Wait, I expect a visitor will arrive soon."

"You mean Du Gou and the imperial brother?" Gao Yang was unsurprised.

She had also guessed that Du Gou and Li Chengqian would definitely come, which is why she was sitting here.

Gao Yang mused, "But I still can't figure out what Father Emperor means."

"It was one thing to send you and Du Gou to Weinan County, but why grant Weinan County to the imperial brother as a fief?"

"This is no small matter; if mishandled, it could cause a big trouble."

Chen Yan glanced at her, "Why are you worrying about this?"

"Whatever His Majesty intends, it has nothing to do with you anyway."

"Go back to your sleep."

"I'm curious, is that not allowed?" Gao Yang retorted, "Besides, how is this not related to me?"

"Did you forget what my current status is?"

"What status? A punching bag? Or a wooden post for training?" (There were no sandbags in this era, otherwise Chen Yan's metaphor would be more apt.)

Bang!

Hearing that, Gao Yang instantly flared up, slammed the table, stood, and glared, "What do you mean?"

"Aren't you clear about what I mean? Just think about the purpose of those wooden posts used for training, and you'll get it."

"Heh, at least I'm better than some people who dress like humans all day but are nothing beyond bullying weak women."

"Weak women? Don't make me laugh. I'll give you face, but I hope you have some sense. Have you ever seen a weak woman climb a tree like a monkey and then snap the branch?"

Gao Yang: "......"

Xiang Lan and Qing'er almost lost composure at this point, nearly bursting into laughter.

Just yesterday, the couple fought as usual, and later, for unknown reasons, Gao Yang suddenly ran out of the room, with Chen Yan chasing behind.

Then, something both ridiculous and amusing happened.

Gao Yang actually ran to the backyard and, in a flash, scrambled up a tree.

They didn't know how Gao Yang managed to get up, but she was up there nonetheless.

This made Chen Yan a bit worried, so he softened his tone hoping to coax her down.

Unexpectedly, Gao Yang became smug, perched on a branch and kept berating Chen Yan.

While scolding, the branch she was perched on snapped with a "crack", as expected.

Fortunately, Chen Yan reacted in time, caught her, preventing any injury.

Thinking of that scene, Xiang Lan and Qing'er still find it funny.

Of course, they only laugh behind her; they would never dare to laugh to her face.

Gao Yang, embarrassed and angry, said, "You actually have the nerve to bring that up?! Isn't that because you forced it?"

"If you don't scratch..."

Just as the words were about to leave her mouth, she swallowed them back.

After all, there were outsiders present; such matters definitely can't be spoken aloud.

She thought of saying that Chen Yan had tied her and was scratching her armpit—was she even still alive?

"Scratch what?" Chen Yan teased, "I didn't hear that, repeat it for me."

"Hmph!" Gao Yang snorted coldly and sat back down.

Seeing this, Chen Yan laughed, recalling yesterday's scene, and said, "The Li family has a daughter just coming of age..."

He paused there, looking at Gao Yang with interest.

He found that she showed no anger at all, her eyes full of anticipation.

When he stopped, Gao Yang couldn't help urging, "Speak, the Li family has a daughter just coming of age, then what?"

Chen Yan smiled, "With strength that can pull up mountains and spirit that covers the world!"

Gao Yang:?

Pfft!

Xiang Lan and Qing'er were about to go insane with laughter.

That line "strength that can pull up mountains, spirit that covers the world" actually snapped their waists.

"You... you damn it, I! I will scratch you to death!!!"

Gao Yang was almost furious; she didn't even dare imagine what would happen if those two verses spread.

Li family has a daughter just coming of age, pull up mountains, spirit covers the world?

Overlord Gao Yang?

Which woman wouldn't go mad over this horse?

It even forced her to utter the first profanity of her life; you can imagine how angry she was.

"Hey, hey, don't bite my face; I still have to take clients later… Ah, damn!"

"Ahhh, I'll bite you to death, bite you to death."

Gao Yang couldn't even hear any words; she pounced on Chen Yan and went berserk.

Xiang Lan and Qing'er seemed not to have seen anything, their eyes, noses, and hearts all observing, not moving a muscle.

"Zi Anxiong!"

At that moment, a slightly excited voice rang out, and the door was instantly pushed open.

Li Chengqian, as soon as he entered, saw his own sister pouncing on Chen Yan, her head buried in Chen Yan's neck.

The posture was as prone to misunderstanding as possible.

Li Chengqian's smile froze instantly, and Chen Yan was equally stunned.

The air suddenly fell silent, an indescribable, inexplicable awkward atmosphere spreading rapidly.

"……Um, uh, did I come at the wrong time?"

"No!"

Chen Yan, having no mind to argue with Gao Yang, shoved her aside, tidied his collar a bit, wiped the saliva from his neck and face, and said seriously, "You came at exactly the right time."

"Ah, ha ha, Imperial brother has arrived."

Though she was so angry at Chen Yan her teeth ached, Gao Yang still knew the setting, gave an awkward smile, and greeted.

Then she gave Chen Yan a "you wait for me" look.

Li Chengqian looked at Gao Yang, then at Chen Yan, his gaze subtle, "Hmm, it seems Imperial sister and Zi Anxiong get along well."

"What's so good about it?" Chen Yan snorted, "Cheng Qian brother, you don't know, just now I was almost bitten to death by your sister."

"That's really too violent, not at all like a woman."

"You quickly intervene."

Gao Yang: "......"

Li Chengqian: "......"

Facing Gao Yang's murderous stare, Li Chengqian cleared his throat dryly, changed the subject, "Um, Zi Anxiong, let's discuss these later; I came today because I have something to ask you."

"Hey, Cheng Qian brother, these are easy to discuss, but I just composed a poem and would like you to critique it......"

Gao Yang:!!!

"......"