After belittling Yang An for a while.
Both the master and servant breathed a sigh of relief.
Little Cui's face regained its smile as she said to Zhao Guizhen, "Miss, Yang An is not from the same world as us at all. There is no need to care about him. The imperial examination will start in a few days, so you should prepare well. Young Master Cui is waiting for you in the Imperial Academy."
Hearing the words 'Imperial Academy'.
A look of yearning appeared in Zhao Guizhen's eyes.
...
In the Princess's Manor.
Qin Guo'er seemed tired of sitting.
She turned sideways and leaned back, truly treating Yang An as a soft couch. Resting a small part of her back against his chest, she said, "Although Wu Zhe doesn't have much ability, he is quite nimble. I suppose the news of you being granted a noble title is now known throughout the entire Yunzhou City."
"With your brother-in-law as a disguise."
"No one in the entire Yunzhou City will think that you killed Wang Gou'er. You can continue to play the part of a frail scholar, and Lin Yeping naturally will have no reason to suspect you."
"It's just that..."
Princess Anle paused for a moment, then continued, "Attributing all the credit to your brother-in-law is somewhat of a loss for you. After all, you risked your life and fought for those achievements with every strike."
After saying that.
She turned around to look into Yang An's eyes.
She saw that in his eyes, apart from shameless lust, there was not a trace of disappointment, dissatisfaction, or reluctance.
Under the dual effects of his body being over-nourished and the Desire-Locking Gu.
When Princess Anle leaned against him like this.
Yang An felt as if he were in a warm sea of flowers; the body fragrance of this damn woman directly hooked the deepest desires in his heart.
Facing his continuously restless body.
He could only hold his breath, avoiding the scent on Qin Guo'er's body, and said in a stiff voice, "You must be joking, Princess. How is it a loss for me? My brother-in-law has raised me for so many years and sacrificed so much for me. What does this little bit of credit amount to?"
"Even if I give it all to him, I am perfectly willing."
Although from the day Yang An came to face his death.
Qin Guo'er knew his character and what kind of person he was, seeing him so magnanimous at this moment.
Still moved her heart slightly.
After all, in Great Xia.
A noble title meant wealth and privilege. Instances of brothers turning against each other and fathers and sons becoming enemies over a title were everywhere.
Even among the imperial clan, it was a common occurrence.
Yet Yang An, a commoner.
Remained completely sincere to his family in the face of fame and fortune. This was truly rare and commendable. Such people were simply too few. The smile in Qin Guo'er's eyes deepened as she looked at Yang An, and the female officials also felt a bit more admiration for him.
Lan gradually understood.
Why the Princess had taken a liking to Young Master Yang.
Smart and clever.
Although ambitious, he also knew how to adapt to circumstances, and most importantly, he valued relationships highly...
"Not bad, not bad. I am truly growing fonder of you." Qin Guo'er reached out her fingertips with a smile and lifted Yang An's chin. "However, this matter has wronged you after all. I never let my subordinates suffer grievances. What should I reward you with?"
Yang An flattered, "For me, staying by the Princess's side is already the greatest reward."
"Sweet talker!"
Princess Anle playfully scolded.
But her radiant and exquisite face was full of joy.
It was evident that she was extremely happy.
She glanced around and happened to see fresh, large lychees in a fruit platter nearby.
An idea immediately came to her.
"I will give you the sweetest lychee in the world to eat." Saying so, Princess Anle took a lychee from the fruit platter. Yang An reached out to take it, but Qin Guo'er didn't give it to him. "It's not the sweetest like this."
Then what would make it the sweetest?
While Yang An was puzzled, he saw Princess Anle peel the lychee, slightly part her red lips to take a small bite, and then bring the rouge-stained lychee to his lips. She smiled playfully and said, "Now it is the sweetest in the world."
This is teasing, right!
This damn woman is teasing me, right!
Undeniably, Yang An, who was already restless, felt his heart skip a heavy beat at this moment.
Is the lychee very sweet?
Very sweet.
But Yang An knew there was something even sweeter. Looking at Princess Anle's delicate and alluring lips, he thought: Since she teased me first, it should be fine if I counterattack!
Blood rushed to his head.
Disregarding everything, Yang An lunged fiercely towards Qin Guo'er's lips again.
Instantly.
A silver light flashed.
A gleaming dagger blocked his way.
With the tip of the blade pointing at Yang An's eyes, Princess Anle, having pulled out the dagger from his waist, said fiercely, "You lecherous dog, what are you trying to do again!?"
Yang An: ...
"I want to eat the lychee."
He calmed down.
After obediently eating the rouge-stained lychee from Qin Guo'er's hand, Yang An lay back down on the floor to continue acting as a soft couch.
Qin Guo'er laughed so hard that she trembled like a flower branch.
She tossed the dagger aside.
With her two little paws rubbing Yang An's face from side to side, she asked, "How is it, is it sweet?"
Yang An replied in humiliation, "Sweet."
"How sweet?"
"The sweetest in the world..."
Princess Anle became even happier, while Yang An was already furious inside.
Play around!
You damn woman, just keep playing!
Don't ever let me wait for the day my cultivation surpasses yours! I will return the humiliation I suffered today a hundred, a thousand times over! Even crying will take time then!
"You aren't thinking about how to take revenge on me in the future, are you?"
Princess Anle suddenly asked, noticing something.
Yang An: !!!
Could it be that this woman can read minds?
Just as this thought popped up.
He suppressed it himself, thinking: Impossible. If Princess Anle could really read minds, considering how many times I've cursed her privately, how could I still be alive?
Yang An felt relieved.
With Qin Guo'er rubbing both of his cheeks, he laughed with a muffled voice, "How is that possible? I will always be the Princess's most loyal subordinate..."
"I hope you are!"
Qin Guo'er snorted softly and withdrew her little hands.
The two messed around for a while.
Yang An opened his mouth to move his stiff jaws, then brought up the serious matter. His face still showed some worry. Although Qin Guo'er's scheme was very formidable.
A single official document of reward.
Had temporarily suppressed Lin Yeping's crisis.
But Cui Wenyan was still watching from the shadows.
Especially since the young man from the Zheng family had said that Cui Wenyan wanted to capture his sister Yang Ning alive. Yang An was very worried about whether his sister was safe at home and whether Cui Wenyan would make a move against her.
Seeing the look of concern on Yang An's face.
Qin Guo'er patted his forehead and said, "What are you thinking about?"
Yang An did not hide anything and truthfully told Princess Anle his worries: "Your Highness, my sister is currently running a fever and in poor health. I want to hurry home."
Qin Guo'er said, "With Manman there, nothing will happen."
Although Yang An knew that Manman was not as simple as she appeared on the surface.
He still felt that she was just a silly little foodie.
Leaving her to watch the house truly made him uneasy.
However, he heard Qin Guo'er emphasize again, "Manman is very formidable. Since I sent her to protect your home, naturally, not the slightest accident will happen."
At this moment in Yongshou Ward.
The Yang family.
Li Yan was still on his way home.
Three men in black, evading the sight of the ward's residents, lurked in a patch of shadow by the outer wall of the Yang family's courtyard.
The leading man in black said, "I'll climb over and take a look first. Once I'm in, if there's no movement inside, I'll blow a whistle, and then you follow me in."
The two men in black nodded in agreement.
The leading man in black was extremely agile. With a kick against the wall, he vaulted over the courtyard wall that was over ten feet high. Judging by his agility, even if he had not yet condensed his Divine Aspect, he was still an expert who had completed the Foundation Establishment of Flesh and Blood.
The remaining two men in black waited patiently outside the courtyard.
Half an incense stick of time passed.
The agreed-upon whistle never sounded, and a solemn expression appeared on both of their faces.
After waiting a moment longer.
The second man in black could not hold back anymore. He said in a low voice, I am afraid something has happened to the boss inside. I will go in and take a look. Number Three, you stay out here and keep watch.
Number Three felt that something was wrong.
He wanted to call out to Number Two, telling him not to be impulsive and to retreat first, but before he could speak, Number Two had already followed the boss's footsteps, kicked against the wall, and flipped inside.
Only Number Three was left keeping watch outside the courtyard wall.
Naturally cautious, Number Three waited for another half an incense stick of time. Seeing no movement from the boss or Number Two, his heart grew colder and colder!
Something must have happened inside.
I cannot wait any longer, I need to run!
Just as Number Three turned around to flee, he was so frightened that his soul nearly scattered and he almost screamed out loud. Cold sweat instantly poured down his forehead.
Without him noticing.
Someone was standing right behind him!
Steadying his wildly trembling heart.
Number Three finally saw clearly that it was a little girl of eleven or twelve. She was not even waist-high, holding a bag of dried meat in her arms, her cheeks bulging as she crunched on it.
A pair of big, beautiful eyes.
Stared at him without any emotion, looking a bit dull.
Realizing it was just a child who did not look very bright, Number Three breathed a sigh of relief. But then, a murderous intent arose within him. This girl had seen him; she absolutely could not be left alive.
The sun was fierce at this moment.
The shadows of the two were cast upon the snowy ground.
At the exact moment Number Three's shadow drew its sword, Manman's thin, small shadow suddenly expanded several times over, instantly swallowing Number Three's shadow whole...
...
Princess Anle spoke so seriously.
Yang An felt a bit more reassured in his heart, but he still wanted to go home. Besides taking care of his sister, he also had to prepare for the imperial examinations.
The Cui and Lin families had been rooted in Yunzhou for many years, their foundations deep and firm.
They were extremely difficult to deal with.
Therefore, getting admitted into the Imperial Academy was a matter of utmost urgency.
After entering the Imperial Academy and becoming a student there, not only would he have channels to obtain high-grade Divine Aspects, but he would also gain the status of a disciple of the Son of Heaven.
When that time came.
Whether it was the Cui family or the Lin family, if they wanted to touch him again, they would not be able to act as unscrupulously as they did now. And he would not be completely powerless to resist their murderous plots like he was today.
While Yang An was thinking about how to take his leave.
Lan, who had her back turned, had been listening to Princess Anle and Yang An fooling around intimately for quite a while. Her heart was as anxious as if she were carrying a jumping rabbit in her chest.
She was deeply afraid that Yang An was taking advantage of the princess.
Seeing that the sun had already risen high, she hurriedly interjected, Princess, it is already time for lunch. Shall I have the meal served?
Having grown slightly tired of sitting on Yang An.
Qin Guo'er glanced at him, rose gracefully, and said, Dine with me.
There were only four days left until the provincial examination.
Time was tight.
Yang An was not willing to waste a single second. He took the opportunity to excuse himself, Your subordinate still has some urgent matters to attend to at home and will not disturb the Princess any longer. I shall take my leave.
However, before he could even scramble up.
He was stepped back down by Princess Anle's foot, clad in a snow-white silk sock. What matters could you possibly have?
The matter of taking the Imperial Academy exam definitely could not be hidden from Princess Anle.
But Yang An had no need to hide it anyway.
After all, once he got into the Imperial Academy, it could be considered serving the Qin family. Half-flattering and half-telling the truth, he said, Your subordinate is going to participate in the provincial examination in a few days. Entering the Imperial Academy will allow me to serve the Princess better in the future!
The moment these words came out.
The entire Princess's estate fell into an eerie silence.
Qin Guo'er, Lan, the female officials named after the four seasons and the four noble plants, and even the little maids bustling about nearby, all became as quiet as stone statues.
What is wrong? Is there a problem?
Yang An asked in confusion.
However, answering him was Qin Guo'er's clear, delicate laughter.
Immediately after, Lan also covered her mouth and began to laugh.
Even the usually expressionless sisters Qiu'er and Dong'er turned their small faces away to snicker.
Yang An's forehead was covered in dark lines.
Although he did not know what they were laughing at, he could clearly feel that this dog of a woman was definitely mocking him!
This was too much bullying!
Yang An could not help but say, What is so funny? What on earth are you all laughing at?
Qin Guo'er finally managed to suppress her laughter.
She raised her hand to signal for everyone to quiet down.
She made a small fist, placed it by her mouth, and cleared her throat. Then, she exaggeratedly opened her small hands and recited with a drawn-out tone, Ode to Snow! Masterpiece by Yang Yunshen!
Enough!
Say no more!
Yang An knew what the dog woman was laughing at! Dead memories were attacking him once again! His toes began to curl uncontrollably, clawing frantically at the floor in embarrassment!
Princess Anle recited his timeless masterpiece word for word with rich emotion, The wind blows and clouds roll in a large piece, one piece, two pieces, three or four pieces. If you ask how many pieces there are in the end, one piece, one piece, and another piece.
After finishing her recitation.
She laughed so hard that tears welled up in her eyes.
Before Yang An could stand up.
Princess Anle sat back down on him. Her two small hands grabbed Yang An's left and right ears, rubbing them back and forth as she trembled with continuous, delicate laughter: Giggle, giggle, how can you be so cute, you little dog!
Yang An remained expressionless.
He was experiencing such intense social death that he wanted to kill himself!
After laughing for quite a while, Qin Guo'er finally recovered. With her small hands, which were smoother and more tender than fine jade, she cupped Yang An's face and earnestly advised, Be good, you little dog, listen to me. You are basically destined to have nothing to do with the imperial examinations in this lifetime. Just focus on practicing martial arts.
Having said that.
Princess Anle could not hold back and started giggling delicately again. The bodice beneath her red palace dress, wrapping her full figure, trembled. She laughed until her waist bent, hugging Yang An's arm.
Leaning half of her body against him.
Beside them, Lan and the other female officials also collapsed into a fit of laughter, their shoulders shaking non-stop.
Yang An gritted his teeth.
What did she mean by basically saying goodbye to the imperial exams!
This was looking down on him too much!
It was too insulting!
Just as Yang The Great Man of Letters An was about to compose a poem on the spot to shatter this dog woman's smug face and blind her dog eyes.
A trace of golden light suddenly flashed across his eyes.
The essence of getting along is a process of mutual understanding. While Qin Guo'er was manipulating Yang An in various ways.
Yang An had also roughly figured out her temperament.
The dog woman was beautiful, wicked, arrogant, extravagant, and so intelligent it bordered on demonic. She liked to toy with people's hearts, and her martial arts grade was unknown. Although from his status panel she seemed countless times stronger than him, she was not flawless and invulnerable!
Her weakness was extremely obvious!
The dog woman was too proud!
It almost reached the point of utter condescension! She also had a playful nature! In her eyes, everyone was probably no different from bugs!
While this disposition was certainly infuriating.
If he utilized it, he might be able to win against this dog woman for once! He might even be able to cure the Five-Day Heartbreak Gu poison in his body!
Thinking of this.
Yang An's mind raced, and he quickly came up with an idea! Lying on the ground, he provocatively said to Princess Anle, Does the Princess dare to make a bet with me? If I pass the exam and enter the Imperial Academy, what will you do?
Sure enough, the moment these words left his mouth.
Qin Guo'er fell for it without a second thought.
She took a deep look at Yang An and then said with a beaming smile, You are actually this confident? Fine, I will play with you this once! If you can get into the Imperial Academy, I... I can reward you once.
However, Yang An didn't even have time to rejoice.
He heard Qin Guo'er tease again, "But if you fail the exam, after the winter month when I return to Chang'an, you will come into the palace with me and serve by my side."
"Enter the palace?"
Is this supposed to be a punishment?
Yang An looked blank, completely confused.
Standing to the side with her back turned, Lan looked straight down and explained like an emotionless robot, "If a man wants to enter the palace, he must be castrated. Simply put, emasculation."
Damn woman!
She actually wants me to become a eunuch!
Yang An felt a chill between his legs. Shocked and angry, he tightly clamped his legs together. Qin Guo'er looked at him acting as terrified as a quail and giggled, "What? Is my great scholar Yang An scared?"
Who wouldn't be scared!
But a man has to fight for his pride!
"Of course I'll bet!" Yang An stiffened his neck and asked, "Princess, you just said you would reward me. Will any reward do?"
Qin Guo'er blinked. "Yes, any reward will do... even a reward that slightly offends me might be acceptable."
Offends?
Any kind of offense?
Yang An swallowed hard, his mind flooded with many inappropriate, R-rated scenes. Suddenly, he felt that using this opportunity to cure the Five-Day Heartbreak Gu would be a bit of a waste...
As soon as this thought arose in his mind.
Yang An vigorously shook his head.
No!
This damn woman must be lying! She only talks a good game, but in reality, she wouldn't even let anyone touch her hand. If anyone actually dared to offend her, they would probably die on the spot!
I absolutely cannot fall for her trick!
Yang An said in an extremely calm and deep voice, "Then Princess, help me remove the Five-Day Heartbreak Gu."
"No!"
Qin Guo'er refused cleanly and decisively.
"Princess, you just said anything goes!"
"I am restating it now. Except for curing the Five-Day Heartbreak Poison, any condition goes."
"Princess, you are going back on your word! You are being unreasonable!"
"My words are the reason," Qin Guo'er said smugly. "Propose a new reward."
Propose my ass!
You hold the ultimate right of interpretation; who could possibly outplay you!
Yang An wanted to flip the table.
This damn woman was too infuriating; he didn't want to play with her anymore.
Seeing Yang An's huffing and puffing appearance, Qin Guo'er smiled even more happily. She leaned over to his ear again, "Angry again? If you win, I will let you eat rouge again, okay?"
Another rouge packet, right!
Who wants to eat that thing?!
The large packet from last time is still sitting in the drawer!
Stop dreaming about using the same trick to fool a Saint Seiya twice. Yang An sneered coldly and directly refused.
It seemed she couldn't fool this bastard anymore.
Qin Guo'er pondered for a moment.
She lifted her tender, jade-like little foot from beneath her long skirt. The white silk sock wrapping it looked sometimes like a ball of snow and sometimes like a piece of jade under the warm sunlight, incredibly beautiful.
Such a radiant and pristine silk sock.
Yang An guessed it was sewn from the finest silk, probably worth hundreds of taels of silver, maybe even thousands!
Oh, the evil old society.
Before he could finish sighing with emotion.
Yang An saw Princess Anle's exquisite toes lightly touch his lower abdomen, and then gently stroke upward.
Lower abdomen.
Chest.
Neck.
Finally, by the corner of his mouth...
Princess Anle raised her exquisitely beautiful face, her phoenix eyes flashing with a crimson glint. As proud as an immaculate fairy who had washed away all worldly vanity, she bestowed her pity.
"I allow you to take one lick."
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Another massive five-thousand-word chapter.
I am simply amazing.
Give me some energy.

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ing gift was a patch of barren land, and disciples were all picked up along the way. He spent fifty years diligently building three "ramshackle little sects," thinking he could finally live a carefree life relying on his disciples. But right at the fifty-year mark, he was suddenly swept away by a spatial rift and exiled to the Chaos Desolation, the Disorderly Ruins. There was no spiritual energy there, only slaughter. Relying on the cultivation feedback from his disciples, Gu Changyuan hacked his way through a sea of blood for eleven hundred years. When the system finally fished him back out, he discovered the ramshackle little sects he'd built back then had developed a rather... unusual style. Hold on... I vanished for a thousand years, so how did my ramshackle little sects become holy lands?!