Chapter 76

A new incident happened in the court today, which made everyone’s minds a little bit off, and they couldn’t concentrate on going to court.

Because the people in front noticed the red marks on Yan Mingting’s neck, they were so shocked that their white hair almost stood on end, they couldn’t help whispering to the people behind, and once they spread the word, all the civil and military officials looked at him. A trace, even though the people behind couldn’t see it clearly, they still felt very strange.

General Yan did not come to court for the first time yesterday, and today he has the traces of the storm, and what happened in it is self-evident.

It’s just that everyone is guessing who they are having an affair with.

with women? Not quite, Zhao Yelan would definitely not allow women to enter the house.

Then it can only be with Zhao Yelan.

I heard that the two were hugging in public on the street a few days ago, it is really indecent, indecent.

But no one dared to impeach them.

Zhao Yelan has done several important things recently, not only has he become a celebrity in the eyes of the emperor, but he has also been praised by the common people and cannot be offended.

General Yan just got the Shangfang sword, he can kill them first and play later, he can’t afford to provoke them.

What else to do, of course, is to persuade them to restrain themselves!

After the court was over, several old officials couldn’t help reminding Yan Mingting in a low voice: “General Yan, this is the court after all, what happened between you and Master Zhao…”

“Ah? Even you all know?” Yan Mingting said in surprise, “Yes, we are together.”

Everyone: “…” Didn’t you guys get together a long time ago?

“Cough.” The leader persuaded him with an old face, “General Yan and Mr. Zhao should pay more attention to their bodies.”

“I’m in good health.” Yan Mingting said, “But his body really needs to be taken care of again. By the way, do you have any good medicines that can strengthen his health that you can recommend? He’s been very good recently, so he obediently takes medicine if he is asked to take medicine.” .”

Everyone was silent, because it was really hard for them to imagine Zhao Yelan being so obedient, and even Kan Chuan, who was eavesdropping, fell into confusion, and wanted to see him if he had the chance.

“They have been watching Yan Mingting in the morning, what are they looking at?” Zhao Xuan walked towards the Xuanzheng Hall and asked Eunuch Gao casually.

There was some distance between the golden throne and the main hall, and it was still dark, so he couldn’t see clearly what happened. Standing on one side, Eunuch Gao happened to witness the mark on Yan Mingting’s left neck, so he told him about it.

“What did you say?” Zhao Xuan stopped abruptly and looked at him in disbelief, “Did you read that right?”

“It shouldn’t be wrong.” After Gao Gonggong finished speaking, he carefully watched the change of his expression in an instant, and finally sighed silently in his heart.

And Zhao Yelan’s neck condition was even worse than Yan Mingting’s. Yan Mingting was like a dog, biting him everywhere, with mottled and ambiguous marks all over his body, including many on his neck.

But when he got up early to tie his hair, he noticed it, and then picked up a box of ointment and applied it around.

The ointment was given by Yin Pinglu a few days ago, and he said he bought a few more boxes in Jiangnan, so he insisted on giving him a box. At that time, I just felt that she was unnecessary, but now that I think about it, I am afraid that people have long thought that this situation will happen today, and specially prepared it for him.

After arriving at the Hanlin Academy, no one noticed the hidden marks on his neck at all, and they all dragged him to discuss serious matters, which was a bit lively.

An hour later, another person came from the palace, Xuan Zhao Yelan and another colleague entered the palace to draft the edict.

It’s about to enter late autumn, and autumn hunting will be held soon, and letters will be sent to feudal lords and allies all over the country to prepare them for going to Beijing to report on their duties in winter, and to attend state banquets and other matters.

After staying in the Imperial Academy for so long, Zhao Yelan was already familiar with these official documents. He and his colleagues sat together with a pen and wrote, occasionally exchanging words.

The only strange thing was that his neck always felt chilly, and Zhao Xuan stared at his neck from time to time.

After dealing with everything in the palace, the two were about to leave, but Zhao Xuan called his name hesitantly.

Zhao Yelan looked at him suspiciously, but Zhao Xuan didn’t say anything, and waved his hand to signal them to back off.

It wasn’t until he returned home and saw Yan Mingting that he guessed what had happened. He pressed Yan Mingting’s neck, and asked, “Is that why you swaggered to court?”

“What’s wrong with me?” Yan Mingting looked into the mirror, “Oh, when did you bite?”

Turn around and blame him, don’t you? Zhao Yelan didn’t even bother to talk to him, a rascal.

“It’s over, I went to many places today.” Yan Mingting said.

“Where did they all go?”

“You know, I have to go to the school grounds every day.”

Well, there are tens of thousands of soldiers on the school field… Well, anyway, those people already knew about it, Zhao Yelan could reluctantly accept it.

“I also went to the forbidden barracks for a while, and the commander asked me to check the defense situation.”

Well, there are not too many forbidden soldiers, and their mouths are also strict, so nothing major will happen.

“I went to the vegetable market again in the afternoon.”

This is unbearable, Zhao Yelan slapped the table: “What are you doing at the vegetable market!?”

“Don’t you want to eat mountain delicacies? The cook said that the boss was out of stock, so I ordered some specially.”

Zhao Yelan looked at him silently.

“Then I walked back around the market, bought some wine at the Huichun Building, and won some silver at the casino…”

“You almost went to the brothel once.”

“Passed by, but I didn’t go in, I’m very guarded.” Yan Mingting patted his chest and said to himself.

“I think you did it on purpose!” Zhao Yelan grabbed his neck, “How do you tell me to go out and meet people, none of us will live today!”

When Steward Tan heard the movement, he went to the door and saw that Zhao Yelan had pinched the general so red that his neck was thick. He was about to go in to stop him, but was carried away by Xiao Gao.

“Let me down, my lord is about to strangle the general to death!”

Xiao Gao looked calm: “The general doesn’t die so easily.”

For several days in a row, Zhao Yelan didn’t dare to go out into the street, there were sedan chairs to take him to and from the Imperial Academy, and he never went to crowded places.

But the news outside did not fall at all, because Gu Niaoyou continued to send him news in a very aggressive way—

“Going to the street today, I heard someone discussing the matter between you and General Yan, saying that you are quite powerful.”

“The gambling house is betting on when you will be married.”

“You don’t step out of the second door, you are not shy, right? Huh? Zhao’s daughter-in-law?”

Zhao Yelan tore up the paper furiously: “Come on, I want to go to the street!”

Yan Mingting was practicing swords in the courtyard, when he heard that he was going out, he shamelessly followed him, and abducted him to the door of the medicine shop without paying attention: “The minister of the Ministry of War recommended a kind of medicinal material to me, saying it is very nourishing for the body. , let me buy you some to try?”

“If you want to eat, you can eat it yourself.” Zhao Yelan gave him a sideways look, then turned and left.

Yan Mingting stopped in front of him again, tugged at his sleeve, and begged, “Just buy a little, okay?”

“I don’t drink.”

“Let me taste the bitterness for you first, how about we go buy some candied fruit later?”

Seeing him thinking seriously, Yan Mingting tugged at his sleeves while the iron was hot: “Let’s go, let’s just buy a little, if it’s useless, let’s throw it away.”

At this time, Yan Mingting caught a glimpse of a figure not far away from the corner of his eye, and his body froze suddenly.

There were so many people around, Kan Chuan didn’t come forward to say hello, he gave him a slight nod and walked into the pharmacy, but when he passed by them, he couldn’t help but put his fist against his lips, the corners of his mouth were raised high——

It turns out that this is what General Yan said about being so good.

I really don’t know who is good.

Yan Mingting’s face was damaged, and he wanted to run away in desperation. After walking a few steps, he remembered that he hadn’t bought any medicine yet, so he turned around and ran into the pharmacy, bought a big bag quickly, and rushed out without even looking at Kan Chuan He took Zhao Yelan’s hand and left quickly.

The temperature in autumn changes rapidly. Even though there is still a big sun at noon, it is necessary to add clothes at night to protect against the chilly autumn wind.

Not only did Zhao Yelan add a middle coat, but he also put on a cloak, the collar was fluffy, Yan Mingting couldn’t put it down, and when he didn’t pay attention, he touched the collar with his hands, and pinched his face by the way.

Zhao Yelan was so annoyed that he kicked him into the courtyard.

Yan Mingting practiced sword in the courtyard and drank alone under the moonlight. His body was vigorous and strong, and he came and went like the wind.

Zhao Yelan looked at it for a while, and saw that he was still wearing thin clothes, and he didn’t feel cold at all. A little envious, he took off his cloak, stepped forward and said, “Teach me.”

“You want to learn sword?”

Zhao Yelan nodded, it’s fine to learn swordsmanship, or swordsmanship, as long as he can protect himself with his own strength.

“Okay.” Yan Mingting put away his sword and walked up to him, “Run three laps first, and then take half an hour’s horse stance.”

“…”

“Haste makes waste, you can’t even stand on your legs, so you want to fly?”

After a long period of mental construction, Zhao Yelan finally decided to follow the arrangement, running three laps a day, and then striding.

It was difficult at first, it took a lot of effort to go around, and I wanted to give up several times, but fortunately, Yan Mingting kept talking to him, because he didn’t need to answer, so he was distracted. This was not enough, Yan Mingting also called all the servants in the mansion to run with him, every time one fell behind, he praised Zhao Yelan and won another one.

Later, the servants refused to admit defeat and began to run desperately. Zhao Yelan’s desire to win was also aroused. He refused to fall behind and could only grit his teeth and persevere.

After a few days, I was finally able to run three laps, and my horse gait was much more standard.

That night, Zhao Yelan was just about to run when Yan Mingting called him out. He walked to the gate and saw that Yan Mingting was leading two horses, and smiled at him, “Shouldn’t it be time to try horseback riding?”

Zhao Yelan was eager to try, but he had never been on a horse alone, so he was a little worried.

“Don’t be afraid, don’t you still have me by your side?”

Yan Mingting himself rode a **** horse, but let him ride a snow-white horse.

After trying several times, Zhao Yelan finally got on the horse and asked, “Why don’t you give me the **** BMW?”

“You can’t handle it yet, this horse is very suitable for you.” Yan Mingting smiled, “It’s beautiful and conspicuous, and you can be spotted at a glance at night.”

Zhao Yelan just gave up and rode his horse leisurely, and followed him to the school grounds.

There was no one in the school grounds, and there were only the two of them in the huge space. While leading his horse, Yan Mingting patiently explained to him how to steer the horse, and then let him come by himself.

At first he walked very slowly, the horse was not obedient, and kept running to other places, and every time he was frightened, he hurriedly called Yan Mingting. Yan Mingting can always show up at the most critical moment to bring the horse back to the right path to keep him safe and sound.

Gradually, he felt relieved that with Yan Mingting around, he would not be injured, so he simply let go.

After half an hour, he was finally able to run on horseback, and shouted excitedly: “Yan Mingting, Yan Mingting, look!”

He turned his head and looked to the side, Yan Mingting was laughing silently at him, and he also laughed.

After returning, Zhao Yelan was still a little unfulfilled, and made an appointment with him to go back tomorrow night, but when he lowered his head, he noticed that he had kept his left hand behind his back.

“What’s wrong with you?” Zhao Yelan frowned, pulled his hand out, and found a deep red strangle mark on the palm of his hand, “Is it the injury you got just now?”

The horse ran wild several times, each time Yan Mingting flew over and reined in, he was so calm that Zhao Yelan didn’t notice it.

“It’s just a small injury, you go take a bath first.”

“I won’t go tomorrow.” Zhao Yelan said.

“Then how can it be done? This kind of thing is all about being done in one go. How can you spend three days fishing and two days drying the net?” Yan Mingting said.

“But…”

“Don’t worry, it’s rare that you have mastered the basics now. No matter how lax you are, you have to start all over again. You don’t want my injury to be in vain, do you? Besides, don’t you want to catch up with Qiuhun?”

Zhao Yelan was slightly surprised: “Did you see it?”

“You were so eager to make a move last time during the spring hunt, how could you give up such a good opportunity this time? After all, you have the best master.” Yan Mingting said with a smile.

Zhao Yelan smiled: “Yes, then Master Yan, I want to kiss you now, is that okay?”

“It’s my teacher’s permission.”

Before we knew it, it was the day of the autumn hunting. Everyone had already mastered the procedures. After entering the camp, they greeted each other and waited for the emperor to speak.

After the official start, there were still two groups of people as before. One party drank and sipped tea in the camp, and the other entered the hunting ground to hunt.

Li Yucheng still participated this time, rushed in with a few followers, and made an appointment with Fu Qian to compete to see who had the most and the biggest prey.

After he went in, he didn’t immediately look for the prey, but waited for a while, waiting for Yan Mingting. He made a small calculation, planning to follow Yan Mingting to pick up the leak.

However, he not only waited until Yan Mingting, but also Zhao Yelan.

“Why are you here? Can you do it?!” Li Yucheng was dumbfounded.

Zhao Yelan was wearing a black dress, which made his skin whiter and jade-like. His waist was narrow and his hair was tied up, revealing his delicate facial features. The visual impact was stronger, and he looked radiant. When the wind blew, his hair rose up. , with a wooden hairpin stuck in his hair, the one Yan Mingting personally cut for him.

The whole person is in high spirits, which is eye-catching.

Li Yucheng walked around him twice curiously: “Oh, he was a gentle scum before, but now he suddenly turned into a young man in fresh clothes and angry horses, how can we live… No, Fu Qian should live, When I turn around, I will smash his signboard as the number one handsome man.”

Zhao Yelan didn’t talk to him, but turned to ask Yan Mingting: “Where are we going?”

Yan Mingting tilted his head, and then the two of them rode their horses and ran in that direction together, the sound of the horse’s hooves startled the sound of birds in the forest.

“My lord, do we still want to follow?” the follower asked.

“I won’t follow.” Li Yucheng didn’t want to follow behind these two people. Seeing them making each other was too painful for him, an old bachelor, “Let’s switch sides.”

However, unexpectedly, after going around in a circle, Li Yucheng found nothing. Seeing the ferocious prey, he didn’t dare to go up, seeing the medium prey, he took another step slower, and the group of generals was like picking something out of a bag, and swept away.

“Forget it, let’s go hunting wild rabbits.” This is more suitable for him. He led the people to continue walking, but found a group of people in front of him, and walked over curiously, “What are you looking at?”

“Look at the rabbit.” One person turned around and said.

“Rabbit? Let me do it!” Li Yucheng got off his horse, picked up his bow and arrow, and squeezed into the crowd, only to find that there was an empty field inside, with only Yan Mingting, Zhao Yelan, and a group of wild rabbits in the middle.

“Watch Mr. Zhao shoot the rabbit.” The man added.

“?”

Li Yucheng watched it for a while, and finally understood what the situation was.

This Yan Mingting didn’t go hunting leopards and tigers, but drove all the rabbits here to let Zhao Yelan practice!

Zhao Yelan has learned equestrian skills well, but it took only half a day for bow and arrow, and it was the day of hunting, so his aim was a bit off. Nine out of ten times he missed the target, and he almost shot Yan Mingting once.

While watching, everyone couldn’t help but cheer for Zhao Yelan.

Li Yucheng’s heart itched unbearably. There are so many rabbits here. As soon as he drew his bow, a man stood in front of him.

“While playing, don’t shoot the rabbits here.” Yan Mingting said.

“What’s wrong with giving me one or two?” Li Yucheng said, “Could it be that these are all yours?”

“Yes, I caught them all with my own hands, so don’t try to take my prey away.”

“…”

The person next to him whispered to Li Yucheng, “Do you know why we didn’t do anything? General Yan won’t let him!”

Li Yucheng: It’s amazing to have kung fu!

Zhao Yelan frowned and looked around, seeing so many people watching, he lost interest.

Seeing this, Yan Mingting hurriedly shouted at people: “Go and go, they are all scattered, don’t come near here, it’s time to hunt and hunt, it’s time to rest.”

After evacuating everyone, Yan Mingting said: “Okay, come on, keep trying. Don’t be impatient, first find the target, and then judge its trajectory before you can shoot.”

Zhao Yelan drew the bow, held his breath, stared at a rabbit that was grazing, predicted the possible escape direction, and shot the arrow. The rabbit heard the movement, and subconsciously jumped forward, just in time for the arrow’s heart.

“Shot?” Zhao Yelan looked at the fallen rabbit in disbelief.

“Well, I hit it!” Yan Mingting happily picked up the rabbit, “It’s amazing, Mengting.”

The corners of Zhao Yelan’s mouth curled up, his confidence soared, he swept away the previous disappointment, and started again with great interest.

Half an hour later, he looked at the four rabbits he shot and was very satisfied, but his hands were exhausted, so he put down his bow and arrow, leaned against a tree, and looked down at his hands.

“Come on, apply some medicine.” Yan Mingting took out a bottle of trauma medicine from his arms, rubbed it on his hands, rubbed his palms to generate heat, and then rubbed it on his arms, “Tomorrow’s hands will be sore, it’s normal.”

Zhao Yelan nodded, looking at the medicine in his hand, with a smile in his eyes.

This guy, knowing that he would be injured, didn’t let him stop, but prepared all the medicines, waiting for him to cry out tired and in pain.

“Are you injured?” Zhao Yelan asked.

“What kind of injury can I suffer? I just caught a few rabbits.”

“I’ll check and check.” Zhao Yelan said, and pulled his collar to look inside, put his hand in, walked around, and raised his eyelids, “It seems that there is nothing.”

Yan Mingting was numb, looking at his eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, knowing that he was deliberately teasing, but still willingly fell into the trap, bowed his head and kissed him.

Not far away, Zhao Xuan was leading people to look for the tiger, but when he saw two figures, he stopped suddenly and stretched out his hand to keep the followers silent.

At dusk, a warm yellow halo fell on the treetops, and a few rays of light passed through the leaves and sprinkled obliquely on the two people. They leaned under the tree and kissed like no one else was there.

Zhao Xuan looked at them quietly, although he couldn’t see Zhao Yelan’s expression clearly, but just from the back view, it could be seen that he was not being forced, but rather enjoying it.

After all, it is a hunting ground, colleagues may appear around at any time, Yan Mingting kissed him lightly for a moment, but when he raised his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Zhao Xuan’s figure appearing at the end of the road, his eyes sank.

“What’s wrong?” Zhao Yelan looked up at him, followed his line of sight, and was about to turn around when Yan Mingting held his face.

“It’s nothing.” Yan Mingting lowered his head and held his lips again, “Continue.”