The reason why Zhao Yang boldly appointed Yang Hu and asked Yang Hu to come and go in Jiangcheng to handle the Zhao family's affairs was that in addition to Yang Hu's outstanding ability, Zhao Yang actually had another reason that could not be explained.
That is Yang Hu, who in the eyes of outsiders is a thief of the country. Now that Zhao Yang has taken him in, it stands to reason that he will be used with caution.
However, now Zhao Yang has indeed gone against the grain and actually made Yang Hu turn against the guest. As the saying goes, "When things go wrong, there must be monsters." This can also make other people believe in Zhao Yang's condition more firmly.
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In this way, another few days passed
Li Ran finally settled down in Chengzhou.
However, he did not know that Zhao Yang and Dong Anyu had quietly arrived in Chengzhou from Jiangcheng.
And he is also worried about his good relationship with Gong Eryue.
Because he had mentioned his marriage to Gong Eryue many times in front of outsiders, the news had already been known to Shan Qi and others.
For a time, the whole Li family was crowded, and people came to congratulate him one after another and inquire about the wedding date.
Li Ran smiled bitterly and could only speak vaguely, suppressing the matter for the time being.
When Chu Dang saw the excitement inside and outside Li's house, he just thought that Li Ran was really about to have something good happen.
So, he actually grinned and ran in carelessly to find Li Ran.
At this time, Li Ran was talking to Fan Li about the Jin Kingdom. When he saw Chu Dang running over blankly, he felt very strange:
"Chu Dang, what are you doing?"
Chu Dang ran closer, stood still, and said:
"Sir, are you going to marry Miss Yue? Has the wedding date been set?"
When Li Ran heard this, he sighed secretly in his heart.
It’s no wonder that his matter has caused quite a stir in Chengzhou. If what he said last time in Weiguo could be said to be an excuse to “reject” Nanzi, it was not widely circulated, but this time
But it was made known to almost everyone on the road, even the respected master Chang Hong already knew about it.
"This...has not been decided yet..."
Chu Tang touched his head and said:
"So many ministers and officials know this, so why are you so coy about it? Last time in Weiguo, you mentioned this matter in front of everyone. Do you want to keep your word?"
Li Ran also knew that Chu Dang had a straightforward personality, so he was not angry at all:
"How can I be unfaithful to what Li said?! It's just... I can't make the decision alone on this matter. It all depends on Miss Yue's wishes..."
Chu Dang waved his hand:
"Hey! What else can Miss Yue think? Of course she is embarrassed, I just asked her!"
Li Ran was both angry and funny.
"Oh? What did she say?"
Chu Dang said stupidly:
"She must be embarrassed! That's why she didn't say anything, but you must take the initiative to do this kind of thing! Ah Li, do you think so or not?"
Fan Li suppressed a smile and responded:
"Yes, that's it."
Chu Dang raised his head proudly:
"That's right! Sir, I saw with my own eyes how she pulled you out of your decadence! Moreover, she risked her own life and saved you from danger many times. She and Madam are so similar, and she is so similar to Guang.
The son is even more in love with the mother and daughter. Even though she is not a wife, everyone already regards her as the same as the wife!"
"So, sir, what are you still hesitating about? I advise you to set the wedding date as soon as possible, so that we can have a wedding banquet! Miss Yue has been in the Li Mansion for so many years, it's time to give her a status!"
Li Ran thought about it, Chu Dang was outspoken, but what he said was not unreasonable. Besides, he himself had already made up his mind to marry Gong Eryue.
"Chu Dang, okay, I understand, please step back first!"
Chu Dang answered simply and left.
Fan Li watched him walk out of the courtyard and then said:
"Sir, actually...the matter between you and Miss Yue is indeed popular, so the wedding date should indeed be set."
Li Ran also knew that Fan Li had always agreed with this matter, so he raised his head and glanced at Fan Li.
"Young uncle, I know this matter well, but... Miss Yue has always avoided talking about it, and I don't know what to do."
Fan Li didn't take it seriously, smiled slightly, and replied:
"Miss Yue is from the girl's family, so I'm sorry. Sir, I'd better talk to her honestly, maybe there will be a change."
Li Ran couldn't help but nodded when he heard this.
"Well...I know."
Even though Li Ran said this, his body did not move at all.
Fan Li thought for a moment and said:
"Sir, I'll take Guang'er to learn dance from the palace dancer. Guang'er hasn't moved for a long time, so I can let her stretch her muscles. Sir, I can go and talk to Miss Yue!"
Fan Li went directly to Li Guang without waiting for any response from Li Ran.
When Li Ran saw this, he smiled bitterly again. Of course he knew what they were thinking.
So, after sitting for a while, he stood up and went to find Gong Eryue.
Gong Eryue was originally accompanying Liguang. After Liguang was taken away by Fan Li, she was sitting there in a daze. She didn't know what she was thinking. She didn't even know when Li Ran approached.
Li Ran coughed dryly, which was regarded as a greeting. Gong Eryue came to her senses and stood up quickly.
Li Ran also got straight to the point:
"Yue'er, there are many people coming here to congratulate you on the wedding between you and me. Let's set the wedding date as soon as possible..."
When Gong Eryue heard this, she seemed a little panicked:
"I...didn't I say it? I haven't thought about it yet!"
Li Ran said softly:
"It is indeed inappropriate to discuss marriage directly with you. But... you are alone now and have no relatives, so that's all you can do! If Zhong Ni is here, he can do it for you... Well, I'll find someone
The matchmaker acts as a matchmaker. If you have something to hide, you can ask him to tell it to you. What do you think?"
Li Ran thought Gong Eryue was just shy, but she still shook her head firmly and said:
"That's not necessary. I just didn't think it through. It's the same for everyone! So, sir, there is no need to spend so much time."
Li Ran was speechless for a moment. He felt that he couldn't understand Gong Eryue. He didn't know why she was so disgusted with their marriage.
"Yue'er, I sincerely want to spend the rest of my life with you, and I am very sure that I do not regard you as Leer's replacement... I admit that I cannot forget my late wife, but after all, she has been dead for many years, and her beauty has long faded.
Become dust.”
"And I, Li Ran, will also cherish the person in front of me. You are you and she is her! I can clearly distinguish this now..."
Before Li Ran could finish his love story, Gong Eryue suddenly shook her head and said:
"Sir... please stop pushing Yue'er... okay? I really... really haven't thought about it yet..."
Li Ran asked in confusion:
"You...do you have something to hide? You might as well say it..."
Gong Eryue said again:
"No...nothing!"
Although Gong Eryue said so, Li Ran still discovered through her micro-expressions that there was definitely something hidden deep in her heart.
But what exactly it was, Li Ran couldn't remember at all.
Gong Eryue said again:
"I can't thank you enough for your kindness. But... if you keep mentioning this matter again, then... Yue'er would rather die in front of you!"
Li Ran was stunned when he heard Gong Eryue's words!
He never expected that Gong Eryue would say such decisive words!