Chapter 81: Chen Yan (Deep Affection Version): I'm Worried About You, Gao Yang

I'm dying laughing, did you just meet me today?

Do I need you to call me a bastard?

Chen Yan let out a light snort and continued tickling her armpit.

He had plenty of ways to deal with Gao Yang; since the simplest effective method didn't work, he just switched to another.

Anyway, the door was locked and no one saw.

He could do whatever he wanted.

Gao Yang's whole face turned red from holding back, she clenched her lips tightly, struggling not to laugh out loud.

Her body twisted this way and that, trying to break free, but she couldn't pull her hand away from his.

Chen Yan clicked his tongue in amazement, 'Wow, Gao Yang, I never realized you could hold out like this before.'

'Alright, today I'll see just how long you can hold out.'

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Yan switched to tickling her other side, deliberately blowing air near her ear.

Gao Yang's expression completely gave way; her features were all scrunched up.

Finally, she couldn't hold back and burst out laughing, 'Hahaha, Chen...... Chen Yan, you, hahahaha, you bastard, you, you're shameless... hahaha!'

'Ah, yeah, yeah, you're right.' Chen Yan raised his eyebrows, not taking her words to heart at all.

With that level of attack, to him it's nothing.

'Wuu...... hahahaha, Chen...... Chen Yan, you, you have the guts to let me go, hahaha, let's, let's have a one-on-one.'

Gao Yang laughed until tears came out, both crying and laughing, feeling miserable to death.

'Cut it out, okay? My Princess.' Chen Yan was amused by Gao Yang's expression, 'You still want to duel me?'

'How much did you drink this morning to get like this?'

He couldn't be bothered with small talk, he asked, 'Tell me now, will you speak or not?'

Upon hearing that, Gao Yang forced back her laughter, barely squeezing out three words from between her teeth: 'I! Won't! Say!'

'Hiss~'

Chen Yan gave a thumbs-up, 'Good, you've got guts!'

Hearing that, Gao Yang's mood turned uneasy.

She finally understood; today Chen Yan probably wouldn't use ordinary methods on her.

Her plans beforehand had turned into empty talk.

She already felt a bit regretful now.

Gao Yang didn't regret coming over; she regretted not pretending to be deliberately angry and then making a scene.

Now it's fine.

Next, Chen Yan still didn't know what method he'd use to mess with her.

'You...... what else do you want to do?'

'Want!' Chen Yan nodded.

Gao Yang: '......'

She didn't dare speak; although she had prepared beforehand, when Chen Yan said such things, her heart fluttered a little.

But what she didn't expect was that Chen Yan didn't do anything to her; instead he sat down and stared at her with a gaze as deep as if he were looking at a dog.

The next moment, a hint of smile appeared at the corner of Chen Yan's mouth, and he softly said, 'I see all beings as grass and trees; only in seeing you do I see a green mountain.'

'...... Ah?' Gao Yang froze, looking at him somewhat at a loss.

'He...... he is this confessing his feelings to me?'

A guess popped into Gao Yang's mind, and the tips of her ears turned bright red.

What the hell is this bastard suddenly up to?!

Just as she didn't know how to respond, Chen Yan continued to speak clearly: 'The moon over the sea is the moon in the sky; the person before you is the person in your heart.'

Gao Yang's eyelashes twitched lightly, the corner of her mouth unconsciously turned up, and the bristly look she'd had just moments ago instantly softened.

Chen Yan observed her expression, seeing the moment had arrived, he immediately softened his voice: 'Can you speak now?'

'Mm...... mm?' Gao Yang almost blurted it out, then snapped back, letting out a cold snort, 'Dream on, you wish!'

How could she say Chen Yan suddenly started being all deep and affectionate?

Turns out he still intended to worm information out of her mouth.

'I advise you not to waste your effort; I, Gao Yang, won't speak of what I don't want to say, no matter what you do—I won't open my mouth. If you've got the ability... come try!'

Chen Yan slightly narrowed his eyes, inwardly thinking, 'What a fine fellow.'

Beating didn't work, tickling didn't work, and now even love poems—the killer move against Tang Dynasty women—don't work.

It shows whatever Gao Yang is hiding is no small matter......

Otherwise she wouldn't be this stubborn; she should have surrendered while I was tickling her.

Looks like I have to pull out the trump card.

After making his decision, Chen Yan held Gao Yang's head, locked eyes with her, and spoke softly: 'Leaning on the perilous tower, the breeze is fine; gazing to the utmost, spring sorrow grows dim on the horizon.'

Gao Yang's gaze flickered; she knew Chen Yan wanted to keep using poetry against her, and since she couldn't break free of his hand, she closed her eyes, forcing herself not to look at his.

However, she subtly moved her ears.

Chen Yan just happened to notice her little movement, secretly amused, and continued: 'In the grass's hue, the smoke-light, the lingering glow—who would silently lean on the railing?'

'I plan to paint my wildness with a drink, facing the wine I sing; forced joy is still tasteless.'

Hearing this, Gao Yang seemed to see a youth leaning long on a high tower, the breeze brushing his face, gazing far off at spring sorrow.

Twilight fell from the horizon, spreading where heaven and earth meet.

The sunset's afterglow showered upon him, hazy like smoke, yet could not conceal the lingering worry on him.

How beautiful the poem...... lyric?

Gao Yang couldn't help but marvel in heart at his talent.

Seeing Gao Yang still not opening their eyes, Chen Yan slowly recited the last line.

"The sash gradually loosens, yet I have no regret."

"For her I grow thin and weary."

Gao Yang suddenly opened their eyes, meeting Chen Yan's blazing gaze.

She felt a buzz in her head, her chest heaved violently, and her whole body seemed to burn.

She opened her mouth, but only a few broken sounds came out: "You...... I......"

Chen Yan nodded slightly, his voice tinged with concern reached her ears: "I'm worried about you!"

It's over!

All over!

At this moment, Gao Yang had only this thought.

She felt she couldn't win over Chen Yan; instead, she might be taken down.

How...... how could there be such beautiful lyrics?

This leaves her wondering how to resist, how she can possibly resist.

At this moment, Gao Yang actually began to understand Li Lizhi, understanding why she was willing to set aside her usual dignified demeanor and also vie for Chen Yan.

One might ask, facing such a man, how many women in the world could remain unmoved?

What of being a princess, what of noble status?

After all, she is just a woman.

Chen Yan asked with a smile: "How is it? My princess?"

"Can I speak now?"

Gao Yang sniffed, rose from the table, straightened their collar, and was about to speak.

The door was suddenly knocked, and then came Qing'er's shout: "Young master, Princess Changle has come, saying she wants to visit the Little Princess of Jinyang, and by the way check the tavern's accounts."

"I had her wait in the main hall, you...... are you done?"

"......"