Chapter 405: Climbing Yunshan Mountain (1)
Chapter 405: Climbing Yunshan Mountain (1)
Zhao Zimin and his two sons were almost driven out.
Xuan Si was blocking the gate like a small mountain, with his arms folded across his chest, staring at the people in front of him, as if he would throw anyone out if they dared to come closer.
Zhao Zimin smiled bitterly in his heart. With such a strong man guarding the gate, even flies would have to take a detour when they saw him. How could he have the courage to go in? !
His two children have offended Prince Yong'an one after another. He doesn't know how long he can keep this official hat. When he thinks of this, he wishes he could find a wall and bang his head against it to death!
Unlike her father's panic, Zhao Qianyan's eyes were filled with determination to win.
I dare not say anything grander than that, but if she were in Dengzhou, she would definitely be the most outstanding lady with both talent and beauty.
Since she came of age, the door of her house has been almost broken down by people who have come to propose marriage to her, and many of them are outstanding young talents who are eager to marry her.
She didn't believe that even if she tried her best, she still couldn't warm up the hard rock of Prince Yong'an!
Miss Zhao returned home in high spirits and immediately began to plan her "plan to chase her husband".
Shangguan Qingyue doesn't know that her future husband has been targeted by someone, and she probably wouldn't care even if she knew.
She has always adhered to the principle of "what belongs to you can't escape, and what belongs to others is not worth it", and focuses on a Buddhist love relationship.
The next day was sunny and warm, a good day for hiking.
Shangguan Qingyue had heard that Dengyun Mountain in Dengzhou was very famous. One only had to climb halfway up the mountain to see layers of clouds, which looked like a fairyland.
If you climb to the top of the mountain, you can also see a magnificent sunrise.
Therefore, they simply took tents, cooking utensils and other necessary items with them, planning to spend the night on the mountain and enjoy the beautiful sunrise the next day.
Zhao Qianyan got the news not long after they left the house. In addition, the other party did not deliberately conceal their whereabouts, so she easily knew that they were going to climb Dengyun Mountain.
She coaxed and persuaded her elder brother to be her shield again, then packed up her things and headed for Dengyun Mountain.
On the way, Zhao Wenhan couldn't help but complain,
"The stairs to Mount Dengyun are steep and difficult to walk on, and the mountain is extremely high. It takes two hours to reach the top. Aren't you afraid of getting blisters on your feet?
Let's be frank. No matter how much I love you, I don't have the ability to carry you up the mountain. If you can't walk, we will come back immediately."
Since childhood, Zhao Wenhan has often taken the blame for his sister. After suffering so many losses, he will occasionally learn his lesson.
Zhao Qianyan nodded ingratiatingly.
"Don't worry, big brother. I wore thick-soled sheepskin boots on purpose this time. I also have an extra pair in the car. I will definitely not hold you back when the time comes."
Zhao Wenhan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and just as he was about to relax, he suddenly thought of something and frowned and asked:
"Prince Yong'an doesn't like us at all. Why are you so determined to please him?
Our father is already the governor of Dengzhou. Even if we don't have the chance to advance further, you and I will still have endless wealth and glory. Why should we seek hardship?"
Zhao Qianyan couldn't help rolling her eyes while drinking tea.
Her eldest brother is really a hopeless case. His father is the governor of a state, but her eldest brother is still just a student at the age of almost coming of age!
There is no one in the family to carry on the family's inheritance, and she, as the younger sister, will have no one to rely on when she gets married in the future. If she doesn't plan for herself in advance, she will have no place to cry.
Hiding the sarcasm on her lips, Zhao Qianyan continued to explain patiently:
"Brother, why are you still so naive? Prince Yong'an has come to Dengzhou. Whether father can continue to serve as the governor of Dengzhou for a long time is entirely up to the prince.
If we don't have a good relationship with the prince, we can never live a comfortable life again! Sister, I am thinking about the future of our family. We must perform well in front of the prince today."
Zhao Wenhan raised his hand and touched his nose. Although he felt that what his younger sister said made sense, he still didn't quite agree with it.
It was obvious that Prince Yong'an was a stubborn person. No one knew what had happened to his younger sister. He suddenly became like a different person, no longer as cold and aloof as before.
Could it be...
He suddenly had a guess and asked hesitantly:
"Qian Yan, you, you have set your sights on Prince Yong'an?!"
At this time, the brother and sister were sitting in the carriage. Zhao Qianyan's face flushed, she half sat up and covered Zhao Wenhan's mouth, squeezing out a few words from between her teeth:
"Brother, if you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb!"
Seeing his little sister so nervous, he didn't care about these things anymore. He took her hand away and said anxiously:
"Little sister, are you crazy?! Yesterday, Prince Yong'an clearly said that he has a fiancée, do you really want to be someone's concubine?
This concubine only sounds nice, but in the end, isn't she still a concubine who is not presentable?"
Although he was anxious, he did not forget to lower his voice.
Zhao Qianyan sat back gracefully, stroked the few strands of hair scattered around her ears, and said calmly:
"Who said I want to be a concubine? She's just my fiancée, not married. Besides, even if we're married, can't we still divorce her and marry someone else?
Big brother, you underestimate me, your younger sister. I don't believe that he can be as good as me!"
Zhao Wenhan pursed his lips quietly, and couldn't help muttering in his heart: My little sister is just being pursued so much that she doesn't know what to do. If he were to say, Miss Yingying from Yichun Courtyard is much more beautiful than his sister!
Well, of course, the courtesan in a brothel is not qualified to compare with his little sister.
Many people come to climb Yunshan Mountain, but most of them are men.
Shangguan Qingyue and Wan Linglong were both dressed in plain clothes and skirts, without a single piece of jewelry from head to toe. To outsiders, they looked like girls from ordinary families.
As for Xuanyuan Yan and Shangguan Lan, although they were wearing the most ordinary clothes, their tall and straight figures and the noble aura they emanated from inside out attracted a lot of people's attention.
Xuanyuan Yan was annoyed by being stared at, so he simply called Xuan Si out. Climbing a mountain is tiring, but the sturdy man in front of him not only walked briskly, but also carried a wooden box more than half a meter long on his shoulder without even breathing hard.
Such a scene immediately scared away the onlookers.
Xuanyuan Yan, who finally got some peace and quiet, said to the girl beside him in a good mood:
"Qingqing, are you tired? Do your feet hurt? Otherwise, let me carry you up."
Shangguan Qingyue smiled and shook her head.
"I'm not tired. We've only just arrived. If you can't climb, I can carry you up later."
Shangguan Lan couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"What are you talking about, little sister? The prince is a man of eight feet tall. If you really carried him to the top of the mountain, everyone would laugh at you!"
Wan Linglong was unhappy when she heard this, and she put her hands on her hips and retorted unconvincedly:
"I don't like what you said, Brother Shangguan. Men are also human beings and have their weaknesses. Why is it shameful to be carried on the back of a woman?
Even for women, I don’t like those who are weak and frail. They have good arms and legs, but they are just like decorations. It’s painful to look at them.”
Zhao Qianyan, who was tired after climbing only a few dozen steps, was now sitting in a sedan chair, carried by two strong women on the left and right.
What a coincidence I just happened to hear these words.
Zhao Wenhan felt ashamed and hid in the corner with his head down. He said that his sister was unreliable!
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