Chapter 591: The Slap After One and a Half Years

Chapter 591: The Slap After One and a Half Years

Chapter 591: A Slap After a Year and a Half
"pregnant?"

Zhao Duan showed a look of surprise on his face, and then he immediately reacted: "Bian Ji's?"

Not to mention that Princess Yunyang had been confined to a nunnery for more than a year and had no contact with her husband at all.

Even if it was possible, according to the information he had previously obtained, after Princess Yunyang gave birth to Li Lang, she no longer allowed the cowardly prince consort Li Shuping to go to bed with her.

So... the last time the intelligence reported that the only person who had an affair with Princess Yunyang was Monk Bian Ji.

"That should be it." Qian Kerou said uncertainly. Seeing him staring, she said with certainty:

"That's for sure. The date is about the same."

Bian Ji left the capital when the Shenlong Temple was destroyed, which was during the summer Fengshan ceremony, when the empress returned to the capital.

In other words, it’s been almost half a year.

"When did you find out?" Zhao Duan asked with some toothache, and then said: "Does your majesty know?"

Qian Kejudo:

"I just got the news not long ago. Princess Yunyang had been hiding it very well until she could no longer hide it. The nun from Jizhao Temple reported it to you... Your Majesty should also know about it."

I know, but I didn't give any corresponding instructions... Yes, this thing is indeed a bit difficult to deal with. After all, Yunyang is also the aunt of the Empress...

If the abortion was forcefully carried out because this behavior was insulting to royal etiquette, not to mention that Princess Yunyang had been pregnant for half a year, and having an abortion at this time might directly cost her life.

Even if we don’t consider this aspect… Based on Princess Yunyang’s past personal style… the royal family’s reputation has long been lost in her hands… It seems that having more children doesn’t matter…

The key point is that with the entire Dayu shrouded in the shadow of war, neither the empress nor Zhao Duan had the energy to pay attention to such a small matter.

"I see."

Zhao Duan sighed, walked out, called a team of men in brocade clothes, and rode towards Jizhao Temple on horseback.

……

In the Zen room.

Xu Xuelian looked at the scene in the room with a dull look on her face.

The floor of the empty Zen room was covered with bedding and warm charcoal basins were placed around it.

Princess Yunyang was wearing plain and loose nun's clothes, with her jet-black hair slightly messy covering her head. She sat quietly in the room, gently patting her visibly bulging belly, humming a song, with a strange smile on her lips.

"Aunt..." Xu Xuelian was stunned.

Princess Yunyang stopped humming and turned to look over.

Her face first squinted as she was illuminated by the pale light that suddenly poured in from outside the open door of the Zen room. Then, a layer of fine goose bumps appeared on her skin as the cold wind blew in.

The charcoal brazier in the house also lit up.

Princess Yunyang, who had become a mother again, was stunned for a moment. After carefully examining it, she showed a look of surprise and said unsurely:
"Snow lotus?"

Xu Xuelian realized it belatedly and quickly turned her head to glare behind her. She drove her followers to guard outside the temple, and then walked out and closed the door.

He turned around, walked carefully to Yunyang's side, squatted down, and said with complicated eyes:

"It's me, auntie."

Princess Yunyang blinked and asked:

"Has your father been defeated and captured and taken to the capital?"

Trapped in this small space, the princess had a high degree of information isolation. The last news she received was when Zhao Duan defeated the King of Qingzhou and brought the father and son back to the capital.

"..." Xu Xuelian was choked and shook her head. She held Yunyang's hand and shook her head:

"No, well... the matter is rather complicated. I came to Beijing on behalf of my father to negotiate with the imperial court..."

She explained briefly, then stared at Yunyang's belly and couldn't help asking:
"Aunt, are you and Li Shuping pregnant again?"

She sounded a little uncertain. Even though she was in the north, she knew that her aunt's style of doing things was a little...

Princess Yunyang did not answer directly, but slowly stroked her hair and asked calmly:
"Can you tell me what happened outside in the past six months? I can't hear the news from outside since I'm here."

Her tone was unusually calm, which was very different from her usual emotional personality.

Xu Xuelian, who is usually domineering, is surprisingly "well-behaved" in front of her aunt.

Although he was full of questions, he still organized his thoughts and told Yunyang about the important events outside one by one.

When he heard that Zhao Du'an went south to the western front, first defeated the "Juren General" at the Huai River, and then instigated Zhao Shixiong to rebel, and recently defeated the Yunfu army and killed Xu Jingtang... the situation became delicate, prompting the situation for peace talks.

Yunyang was unexpectedly peaceful.

There is no violence or anger, not even disappointment or sadness.

It seemed that neither the victory of her enemy Zhao Duan nor the death of her relative Xu Jingtang could cause much emotional fluctuation in her.

This scene made Xu Xuelian feel a little creepy, and she thought to herself:

Could it be that in this nunnery, with the green lamps and ancient Buddhas always by her side, my aunt has really changed her personality? Has she acquired Buddha nature?
Is this still Princess Yunyang?

"So many things have happened in just half a year."

Yun Yang sighed softly, and suddenly asked:
"Do you know what happened to the Shenlong Temple? What happened to Bian Ji?"

Xu Xuelian shook her head and answered honestly:

"After the fall of Shenlong Temple, Xuanyin and Bianji disappeared. However, on the battlefield in the south, the monks of Shenlong Temple were fighting against the imperial court."

Yunyang nodded: "Is that so."

Xu Xuelian asked again: "Aunt, you kid..."

Yunyang, who had an oval face and thick black hair, raised his lips and gently stroked his belly:
"Bianji's."

"Ah!" Xu Xuelian was stunned. She wanted to ask something but was speechless for a moment.

Yun Yang smiled and said:
"Are you surprised? I have lived in this nunnery for a year and a half. If it weren't for Bian Ji, I would have gone crazy."

Xu Xuelian was moved.

She finally realized that something was wrong with her aunt - her calm face was hiding a surge of "madness".

Could it be that my aunt has really become mentally ill because of holding it in? Just like Concubine Xiao in the cold palace?

Lost your mind?

Thinking of this, Xu Xuelian stood up suddenly, pulled a cotton monk's robe from the corner of the Zen room, put it on Yunyang, and dragged her out:

"I'm taking my aunt out for a walk."

The going out here naturally refers to leaving Jizhao Temple.

Yun Yang was startled, and his expression finally changed. He looked a little expectant, but also a little afraid.

"go out?"

Xu Xuelian said "yes" and said arrogantly:
"I know my aunt is under house arrest, but I want to take you out to visit the capital. If you want to be held accountable, I will take the blame!"

As she spoke, she pulled Yunyang and left the Zen room. The cold wind that blew towards them was mixed with snow foam.

The two women walked along the solemn Zen temple towards the main gate.

Yunyang was being manipulated by her like a puppet, his face flushed.

The nuns waiting outside saw this as if they were facing a formidable enemy. They wanted to stop him, but they dared not. However, if they let Yunyang leave and the court punished him later, wouldn't they be the ones who would be in trouble?

Just when I was in a dilemma.

"Who is it? Princess Yanshan is here, you are not allowed to..."

"Ha, the imperial court is handling a case, who dares to stop it?"

Outside the nunnery, the sound of horse hooves was heard first, and then the sound of an argument.

Then there were faint sounds of a struggle.

As soon as Xu Xuelian, Yunyang and a group of nuns arrived at the front hall, they saw a large group of royal guards retreating in with exclamations, and the main door was pushed open.

The cold wind blew in, and vaguely one could see a group of devils in brocade clothes barging in arrogantly.

"Princess, it's the imperial guards from the imperial court who suddenly rushed over and tried to force their way in."

A palace guard turned around and explained.

As a peace negotiation team, they were in the capital. Without the princess's order, they did not dare to fight with the imperial guards easily and could only retreat.

It's those lackeys of the Empress again! ?
Xu Xuelian was furious. She let go of Yunyang's hand and grabbed the whip hanging from her waist. She looked ahead with cold eyes. "Haha, Princess Yanshan is making such a big show. What's going on? Where is she taking the princess?"

In the center of the imperial guards led by Shen Juan, Zhao Duan, wearing a white mask and an official robe, walked in arrogantly over the steps.

Behind the mask, his sharp eyes swept across everyone, pausing for a second on Yunyang and her belly covered by a cotton coat before slashing towards the princess' face.

"It's you!" Xu Xuelian narrowed her eyes.

This was the first official meeting between the two, but as the flag bearer of the delegation, how could she not have done her homework?

I have heard of the "White Flour Police" which has become quite famous in Beijing recently.

Zhao Duan was flattered:
"Hey, the princess actually knows me?"

Xu Xuelian showed her sharp white teeth and said quietly:

"I know. According to rumors, he's the loyal dog that delivered messages to Zhao Duan.

This time, I came here to see what was so special about the male favorite of the Empress Sister. Unfortunately, he was hiding in the south. I didn't expect that you, Zhao Duan's loyal dog, had a keen nose and came here just by smelling the scent.

In the morning, when the delegation entered the city, the group of imperial guards were your men, right?"

Xu Xuelian glanced at Shen Juan who was standing beside her, vaguely recognized his face, and smiled defiantly:
"You're just in time. This princess is worried about not being able to find someone. Hand this person over to this princess, and I'll forgive you for your rude behavior."

She raised her arm and pointed her finger straight at Shen Juan.

His condescending attitude fully displayed the majesty of a noble family, and his tone sounded as if he was giving orders.

Zhao Duan was stunned, surprised that Princess Yanshan could be so arrogant.
He didn't get angry but laughed: "Interesting."

Really interesting.

Ever since Li Yanfu fell from power in the capital, no one dared to openly oppose him.

Even those sour intellectuals can only secretly disgust him by using the method of "overpraising to death".

How long has it been... since I encountered such a brave enemy in the capital?

"Interesting?" Xu Xuelian's face was cold and sinister.
"How dare you make fun of this princess?"

Not stupid... Zhao Duan said with a smile:

"Yes. I have received professional training and I usually don't laugh unless I can't help it."

This time it was Xu Xuelian's turn to be stunned.

This time, before she could get mad, Zhao Duan said in a cold tone:
"Yunyang is under house arrest in Jizhao Temple in compliance with the order of His Majesty. Any visit must be approved. Princess Yanshan has just arrived in the capital, and considering her ignorance, I can show some leniency and let her leave quickly. Otherwise, don't blame me for acting according to the law."

Anger surged on Xu Xuelian's fair face, and her harsh lips were as sharp as a knife:
"What if this princess insists on taking her out?"

The atmosphere was tense.

The guards from Lihua Hall and the palace of Prince Yanshan also subconsciously held down the hilts of their swords, standing in clear positions.

Zhao Duan smiled and said, "You can try."

"Snapped!"

This moment was beyond everyone's expectations.

Almost without any warning, Xu Xuelian suddenly swung the golden whip in her right hand!

The whip was not very big when it was folded, but when it was swung and extended, it was like a golden python. The tip of the whip cut through the air, stirring up turbulence and drawing out the air with a sound of explosion.

The whip tip broke through the wind and lashed towards Zhao Duan's face like lightning!

Extremely fast!

Princess Yanshan is obviously also a warrior, with her energy infused into the long whip. If this were to come true, Zhao Duan would not have an easy time.

The imperial guards in the imperial court were shocked, and Shen Juan's pupils suddenly narrowed, thinking that something was wrong!

He knew that his master was only using a puppet body and did not have the cultivation level of the original body, so how could he contend?
Subconsciously, he wanted to "block the whip", but it was too late.

However, facing Xu Xuelian's whip, Zhao Duan was unusually calm.

He stood with his hands behind his back, and his standing posture did not change at all, except that behind the white mask, the shadow of a blue lotus suddenly emerged in the depths of his eye sockets. The blue lotus slowly blossomed, and in the heart of the lotus, a translucent "girl" with dragon horns on her head opened her cold eyes.

Eyes facing each other.

Wild God, the Dragon Girl is coming!
Yes, Zhao Duan was indeed only relying on a puppet, but that didn't mean he had lost all his means of cultivation.

Because he returned to the capital in the state of spirit, the Green Lotus and the "Dragon Girl" stored in his soul were also brought back with him.

As the Dragon Girl is a wild god, her use of magic will not consume the cultivator's own magic power.

"Clap!"

The moment the Dragon Girl appeared, Xu Xuelian's eyelids suddenly closed and she was dragged into a deep sleep by the Dragon Girl.

The surging energy that infused the whip was interrupted, and the originally powerful whip suddenly became weakened countless times.

Zhao Duan just raised his hand lightly and grabbed the whip tip in his palm. Then, in the astonished eyes of the people, he gently pulled the sleeping Xu Xuelian over and lifted her up by the waist.

There was a shock.

"You daring thief, let the princess go!"

One of the royal attendants was so angry that he was about to draw his sword.

But as Zhao Duan's eyes swept across, the palace guards closed their eyes one by one, fell into a deep sleep, and collapsed to the ground in a mess.

Haha, even Zhao Duan couldn’t withstand the power of the Wild Dragon Girl, let alone this group of people?
"Tie these guys up."

Zhao Duan gave the order calmly, then carried the motionless Xu Xuelian towards the meditation room.

At this time, Princess Yunyang seemed to come to her senses, and suddenly opened her arms and blocked his way.

"I am only under house arrest, but I am still a royal noble!"

Princess Yunyang stared at him expressionlessly and tried to use her status to force back this rebellious villain.

But Zhao Duan only said:
"Turn around."

Shen Juan and other imperial guards turned 180 degrees at the same time.

The group of nuns had already been frightened silly, but now they seemed to have a sudden inspiration and turned around and no longer looked in this direction.

Then, Zhao Duan walked step by step to Princess Yunyang, lifted Yunyang's chin with his free hand, and looked down at her from above.

His eyes were cold and emotionless.

"Snapped!"

Suddenly, Zhao Duan flicked his wrist and gave Yunyang a crisp slap in the face.

Yun Yang was stunned, and five finger marks appeared on one side of her cheek. She staggered back a few steps, letting Zhao Duan walk past her, leaving behind a low chuckle:

"Bitch."

Yunyang suddenly widened his eyes and stared at his back.

At this moment, the memory of being slapped in the face when she tried to seduce Zhao Duan in the Prince Consort's room a year and a half ago came to her mind again.

"You are... Zhao..."

Princess Yunyang seemed to have guessed something, and her spell was instantly broken, returning to her true self.

But in the next moment he closed his mouth again, looking bewildered.

Zhao Duan shouldn't be in the capital.

Shouldn't.

……

In the Zen room.

Zhao Duan threw the princess to the ground, closed the door, and then ordered the wild god to release Xu Xuelian's soul.

Xu Xuelian opened her eyes with a moan, and saw herself lying in the meditation room in a daze, not understanding what was going on.

Then, she felt her buttocks being severely spanked by a large hand.

"Ah!" Xu Xuelian's face turned red and a strange sound came out of her mouth.

Zhao Duan was stunned for a moment, his expression was extremely strange:

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(End of this chapter)