C28 Appreciation

Li Yang also did not expect that he and Yan Zijun would have such an affinity. His insights into the art of war were extremely unique, causing Li Yang to be deeply enlightened.

Unconsciously, the two chatted for an entire night. In the end, Li Yang felt a sense of enmity towards meeting each other.

"I heard from what Miss Li said, General Li likes to watch play with paper money?"

Li Yang nodded, "Although my sister and I are siblings, our preferences are as different as the sky and the earth. Li Yang nodded," Although my sister and I are siblings, our preferences are as different as the sky and the earth.

The corner of Yan Zijun's mouth curved into a faint smile, "Miss Li, you didn't like to talk so sweetly at first, what a coincidence."

"Hmm?"

"I don't like sweet nothings either." Yan Zijun saw that it was getting late, and decided to take his leave, "General Li likes to listen to melodrama, and it just so happens that a famous actor, Master Hong, will be appearing today." Yan Zijun paused for a moment before continuing, "But there's no need to be so lively in listening to the show."

Li Yang could tell he was secretly mocking him for bringing too many brothers at the banquet earlier. He lowered his head and chuckled, "I understand."

As he was about to leave, Yan Zijun suddenly added, "I mentioned this to Miss Li just now. Although she doesn't like the plagiarism, she is still a little interested."

Li Yang smiled, "Many thanks Duke Yan."

After sending Yan Zijun off, Li Yang went to find Li Su.

Li Yang went straight to the point, "What happened between you and Yan Zijun in my place?" Li Su did not need to reply to that. Looking at her guilty face, he could already guess what happened. "Does he know about your identity?"

"Impossible!" Li Su was very confident in herself. "If he found out that I was disguised as a man, he would have exposed me long ago."

"Perhaps he wants to see just why you are doing this?"

"It should be impossible. He did not recognize me when we entered the city."

Li Yang heard the meaning behind his sister's words. It seemed like the two had already met before they had entered the Yang Yuan Pass, "What's the meaning before entering the city?"

She had always placed this matter in her heart. She had thought that after that night, the two would return to the bridge and never have anything to do with each other again. Unexpectedly, the other side turned out to be the lord of Bian Yang Pass.

"Little sister, you should know that it is not good to hide anything from me. That day, you pretended to be me and went out to battle, and this matter is already far too inappropriate. If father's enemy gets a hold of you, then, aiya, have you thought about the consequences!"

Liesu shrugged, sighed, and went on to explain the events of the night.

After Li Yang heard this, he gritted his teeth, "I have to go kill that bastard."

If it were not for Li Su holding her by the waist, Li Yang would have already rushed to the City Lord's Mansion with his sword.

"He probably didn't recognize me. It was too dark that night!"

At this moment, Li Yang finally managed to calm his anger, "He arranged for us to watch Hong Ye's plagiarism tonight." Li Yang's eyes turned red with anger. "Try it at night and you'll know how deep his water is."

"Brother, let's just forget about it. It doesn't matter if Yan Zijun finds out or not. Once the bandits are completely exterminated, we can just return to the capital and report it."

"Do you really think that the Emperor sent fifty thousand elite soldiers to annihilate the bandits?"

"What do you mean?"

That day, Li Su suspected this as well. If it really was just to exterminate the bandits, then these fifty thousand elite soldiers were simply too useless. However, it was hard to disobey imperial orders, so Li Su didn't have the brains to question His Majesty's decision.

"First, let's see what kind of medicine the Yang Guan City Lord is selling, and you have to stay here for a while."

"But …"

"If your identity were to be leaked, then you must be putting the Li Residence somewhere!"

There were always many things a person could not help but do. Even though there were many things in Li Su's heart that she was unwilling to do, she had no choice but to compromise. "I understand."

After dinner, Yan Zijun's horse carriage had already stopped at the entrance of the relay station. Li Yang frowned, "Mayor Yan seems to be a man of the world."

Yan Zijun's carriage was even bigger than ordinary carriages, and its interior was covered with cushions. Li Yang was full of praise for this, "Originally, there were rumors that the mayor of this Yang Pass was extremely coarse, and he thought that it was all just a rumor. Yan Zijun not only has a handsome face, but he is also very talented."

When Li Su heard her brother praise Yan Zijun, her heart skipped a beat and her cheeks turned red.

"I'm praising Yan Zijun, why are you blushing?" Li Yang knew his little sister's intentions, but he intentionally teased her, "But I heard that Castellan Yan has a natural disposition and has many suitors by his side. Is your little sister one of them?"

Li Su rolled her eyes. She lifted the curtains a little, "It will be the Lantern Festival in a few days. Why don't we wait for me to finish it before returning?"

"Lantern Festival?" Li Yang came over to take a look. "What's so great about that? It's much more lively in the capital than here." Just as she finished speaking, Li Su pouted, her mouth wide enough to hang up the oil pot. She lowered her head and smiled, "Alright, alright, alright. I'll get someone to escort you back to the capital after the Flower Lantern Festival."

The carriage sent the two of them out of the Pure Wind Pavilion. There were already servants waiting outside as they led the way to the private rooms upstairs.

The tea cake was ready.

"Salty on the left, sweet on the right." The attendant then poured hot water into the teacup and said, "Have some good spring tea. If you need anything, feel free to ask me. I will wait outside the door."

There were only the Li siblings in the private room. Just as Li Su was about to ask the attendants where Yan Zijun was, Li Yang tugged on her sleeve.

"It's begun."

Li Su's entire heart was focused on Yan Zijun. Even though Hong Ye's performance was exquisite, she was not in the mood.

After the curtain call ended, there was cheers from below the stage. Li Su said with some regret, "Yan Zijun really liked Hong Ye's drama, but he missed every single time he came with me."

"Younger sister is truly meticulous." Li Yang lifted the teacup and opened the teacup's lid, blowing lightly on it before taking a sip of tea.

When the door was pushed open, Yan Zijun smiled and said, "Sorry for being late."

"Not too late, I just finished performing." Li Yang put down his teacup.

Yan Zijun's eyes swept across the tea table, and then he gave some instructions to the manservant outside before sitting down, "It's not like we missed out on a big show in the pavilion today."

"Castellan Yan often comes to listen to a farce?"

"If you have nothing else to do, come over."

"That Master Hong is Red Corner from Bian Yang Pass. I presume that Duke Yan knows him?" Without waiting for Yan Zijun's reply, Li Yang continued, "I'm quite knowledgeable about the movie, and I would like to get to know more about it."

"Hong Ye is a bit more low-key."

"Indeed."

Li Su kept feeling that there was a deeper meaning to her brother's conversation with Yan Zijun, "You …"

Yan Zijun and Li Yang looked at each other and smiled, and then they changed the topic. Only Li Su did not understand what these two were trying to do.

On the way back to the relay station, Li Su couldn't help but ask, "Why do you two sound like you're deliberately making things difficult for us?"

"Is there?"

Li Su nodded seriously, "Yes."

"I don't know why, but I always felt a sense of understanding and regret for meeting Yan Zijun so late."

Li Su was momentarily stunned. After a long while, she stammered, "Brother, y-you don't like Yan Zijun, do you?"

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