Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

Li Xu saw it all from the moment Dong Zhang dismounted from his horse.

Ye Zhen was supported by Dong Zhang when she got into the car. He hugged her and dodged when an arrow was shot at her. When the arrow was just inches away from Dong Zhang, the fear and worry in Ye Zhen's eyes still linger in Li Xuan'an's mind.

Is this the reason why she went shopping with Dong Yuan?

Is this the reason why she left her brother behind and didn't go to Nan'an Hall?

She could have rejected him yesterday, but she didn't say it. He didn't believe that she couldn't see what he was thinking yesterday. So, she did it on purpose?

Is she kidding him?

Yes, at the Spring Festival Banquet, Dong Yuan said that he would bring Ye Zhen and Dong Zhang together, and would take her to him to ask for a marriage, and Ye Zhen never denied it.

Li Xuan'an's chest heaved. It had been many years since he had felt so many emotions in just a few seconds. Even the sunlight shining down on his head seemed dazzling.

When Dong Zhang saw Li Xuan, he was a little surprised at first. After all, he had practiced martial arts with the two brothers from the Marquis' Mansion when he was young. When he got closer, he raised his eyebrows unconsciously.

Even if he practiced Taoism and exuded a cold and indifferent attitude towards the world from head to toe, there would not be even the slightest trace of his childhood left.

Li Xuan'an was warm and enthusiastic when he was a child. He would cry when he saw a pair of brothers sharing a steamed bun on the street, and would stay in bed and be sad for several days after listening to a passage about the separation of life and death in a storybook.

In Dong Zhang's heart, even if he became the national teacher, he would still be a god standing on the top of a snowy mountain, radiating warmth to all living beings, rather than the noble and cold person who kept people at a distance.

Dong Zhang inherited his father's title of General Zhenbei and was a second-rank general protecting the country, but he was still slightly inferior to the imperial teacher.

He secretly sighed at the other party's great change, clasped his fists in salute, and said jokingly, "The Imperial Master didn't come all the way to pick me up, did he?"

Li Xuan suppressed the turmoil in his heart, his silent eyes were unusually cold, "I didn't know that the general was returning to the capital today."

"I'm here to pick up Miss Ye Er."

Ye Zhen felt as if there was an invisible rope pulling at her heart. She held the teacup tightly with both hands, not moving an inch.

Dong Yuan thought she was frightened by what happened just now, so he whispered to comfort her, "It's okay, look, the Imperial Master is here to pick you up."

After saying this, she was stunned for a moment. Why would the Imperial Master pick her up out of the blue?

She only told Ye Zhen to pick up her eldest brother after she left the city, so how could the Imperial Master know that?

Since neither of them made any movement, Dong Zhang said, "The Imperial Master must have seen what happened just now. Miss Ye Er was frightened. If the Imperial Master has nothing important to do, let A Yuan take her back home to rest first."

Dong Zhang's words were exactly what Ye Zhen wanted. She grabbed Dong Yuan's hand and whispered, "I'll go back with you."

Dong Yuan is usually slow to act, but when he saw Ye Zhen like this, he realized that she probably didn't want to trouble the Imperial Master, and just wanted to stay with her elder brother for a while.

So Dong Yuan leaned out and smiled at Li Xuan, "Ah Zhen is still trembling all over, it's not convenient to move her around, why don't we take her back?"

The moment the curtain was lifted, Li Xuan saw half of Ye Zhen's body. The Yang Fei-colored skirt must have made her look even whiter and more lively. It was obvious that she had dressed up carefully to meet Dong Zhang.

He clenched his hands under his sleeves, and there was a cold breath between his eyebrows and eyes, "It's about Mr. Ye's medication. If Miss Ye can afford it, I certainly have no objection."

Ye Zhen's eyelashes trembled when she heard this, and the blunt knife that had been hanging on her heart finally fell. She sighed softly, "A Yuan, I'm fine."

"Ah Zhen?" Dong Yuan knew that she was most concerned about Ye Jinglan. This also explained why the Imperial Master came here to find her.

Ye Zhen smiled and said, "Master, you are still worried about us two siblings."

It is true.

Dong Yuan had no choice but to let her get off the car.

Dong Zhang obviously heard what Ye Zhen said, and couldn't help but look at Li Xuan again. He felt that the way he looked didn't mean he was very kind to Ye Zhen.

Ye Zhen walked up to Dong Zhang, and had regained her usual calm and generosity. "Thank you very much, General, for saving me. I was in a hurry today, so I didn't have time to congratulate you on your return. I will visit you another day."

Dong Zhang saw her saluting and subconsciously wanted to help her, but suddenly realized that it was against the rules and awkwardly withdrew his hand. "If there is any news about the assassin, this general will send someone to inform you."

"Thank you."

Dong Zhang hummed a sound, and when he saw her retreat to the side, he jumped on his horse and said, "Return to Beijing."

Dong Yuan waved to Ye Zhen again, "I'll find you in a couple of days to see some tricks together."

Ye Zhen smiled, "Okay."

At some point, Li Xuan'an had quietly approached, his silver gown blown by the wind from the carriage until it reached Ye Zhen's face. She stopped smiling and said calmly, "Second Master, is the conversation over?"

"I thought the Second Miss had forgotten about the conversation."

Li Xuan smelled the strong scent of fruit wine on her body, and his voice became deeper, "Did you drink?"

Ye Zhen's heart sank for no reason, but she didn't answer. She just said, "Jing Lan..."

"He's fine."

Ye Zhen then raised her eyes and met his gaze, and discovered that the pair of phoenix eyes were deep and sharp, as beautiful as obsidian, but without the warmth of the past.

Li Xuan said bluntly, "If I don't mention Mr. Ye, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep Miss Ye."

Seeing through his thoughts, Ye Zhen pursed her lips and said, "I wonder if Second Master..."

"Have you been drinking?" Li Xuan approached, trapping her in a cramped corner between the carriage and the wall.

Yun Zhui and the two Taoist boys immediately turned around and covered their eyes with great awareness.

Although this place is still some distance from the city gate, there may be passers-by at any time. Ye Zhen frowned and said, "This... has nothing to do with Second Master."

If seeing her and Dong Zhang together was just Li Xuan pouring cold water on himself, then these words were tantamount to pushing Li Xuan from under the sun into an ice river.

In an instant, his blood turned cold.

His eyes were slightly red, and he supported himself against the wall with both hands, imprisoning her in front of him in a domineering posture, "Second Miss drank Hehuan Powder and undressed in this poor Taoist's room. Now she drank in broad daylight and came to pick up the Great General Zhenbei."

"Is it what I thought?"

His voice was very soft and gentle, but it sounded like ice chips drilling into Ye Zhen's clothes, and she couldn't avoid it. Plus, the question was so sensitive that it made her feel uncomfortable.

She put her hands on Li Xuan'an's chest, saw his collar and the sweat towel he had deliberately left open, and felt an indescribable sadness in her heart.

"What are you talking about, Master? General Dong is a soldier who guards the northwest and defends his country..."

When Li Xuan heard this, his eyes were burning with anger. Instead of getting angry, he laughed, "He is a gentleman, and I am taking advantage of him. So in the eyes of the Second Miss, whatever I do is a jerk."

Do you want me to play tricks on you like this?

Ye Zhen's legs and feet went weak, and her mind was in a mess because of his sudden anger. She barely sorted out a little bit of her thoughts and asked calmly, "Why is the Imperial Master so angry?"

Li Xuan'an's body suddenly went limp like a deflated ball.

That's right, how could he have the right to question her?

She has made it very clear, why is he going crazy here!

Dong Zhang, who had just entered the city gate, was about to turn around when Dong Yuan's arm suddenly stretched out from the carriage and a dark green purse was placed on his waist.

Dong Yuan did not hold back her voice, "Ah Zhen picked this for you. She said you wear dark clothes all day, so this will make you look less dull."

Dong Zhang was stunned for a moment, and the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously, "Yes, is that so?"

"What did I lie to you for?"

Li Xuan and Ye Zhen heard every word of the brother and sister.

Li Xuan suddenly stepped back, his arms slid weakly from in front of her eyes, a very short chuckle came out of his nose, and her heart sank.

There was a grayness in his eyes. He habitually pretended to be calm, but the pain in his throat when he spoke clearly mocked his embarrassment.

"So the person Miss Second loves is General Dong?"

Ye Zhen didn't even think about it, "No."

"I've given you my purse." Li Xuan'an was a little unsteady on his feet, and subconsciously covered his heart. The sound of breaking fell into Ye Zhen's ears again, "I'm ashamed that you were willing to make a sweat towel for me two days ago."

"I really am..." He took another half step back, the mockery and coldness on his face frightened Ye Zhen, "I have no sense of shame."

Ye Zhen didn't understand why he reacted like this, why he said these words, she just felt like she wanted to explain, "No! No! I didn't know that A Yuan's purse was to be given to..."

Before he could finish, Li Xuan'an turned pale, fell down and vomited a large mouthful of blood.