Chapter 142: The Ruthless Regent

g seen Qingfeng's intentions. If he were to speak, even if Beichen Yi knew about the agreement between her and Gongsun Lang, he wouldn't let the Gongsun family get away with it.So, she should probably...[]

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What kind of place is Yanyu Lou

That was the best fireworks place in Beichen Country. Countless wealthy young masters spent their fortunes just to win a smile from a beautiful woman.

One could say that the girls in Yan Yu Lou, each and every one of them, are extraordinary fairy daughters, beautiful beyond compare.

Standing before the gate of Yanyulou, Yun An'an narrowed her eyes, the coldness in them like a blade slashing at passersby.

"Isn't this Princess Yiwang... How come she has such a temper"

"Could it be that what I just saw was real, and Lord Yi is also at the Smoke and Rain Building"

"Looking at Princess Consort Yi's posture, is she here to fight"

There's a good show to watch.

The guests at the Smoke and Rain Tower, who had originally been thinking of how to make the girl in their hearts laugh, now focused all their attention on watching the play.

Only to see the stunning woman in a blue long dress, with her hands behind her back, entered Yan Yu Lou with the guards of Yi Wang Fu.

When the Flower Mama of Yan Yu Lou saw this, her face turned as white as paper. She hurried forward, nodding and bowing repeatedly while speaking sweet nothings.

"Oh my, isn't this Lady Yi What brings you here"

How could Mother Hua not know Yun An'an's purpose for coming to Yanyulou She kept giving the people around her sly glances, urging them to make way.

"Find someone."

The Queen is here to see the Regent!

Knowing this, Mama Hua guided the way, personally leading Yun An'an to find Bei Chen Yi.

If someone from outside Smoke and Rain Pavilion came to cause trouble, Mama Hua would definitely lead people to block them.

Those who come to Yuyan Building are either incredibly wealthy or noble; they are not to be trifled with.

The woman before him was not a stranger, it was Yun An'an... If this woman were to make a move, one hundred Smoke Rain Lou wouldn't be enough for her to demolish.

"Please be careful of the stairs on your way up to the second floor, Your Highness."

As she walked, Mama Hua introduced Yun'an to some of the scenery at Yanyu Building.

"What is that place"

At the front of a suspended corridor, Yun An’an stopped and pointed to a manor house not far away where the sound of the piano came from.

“To Your Royal Highness, I do not know where Miss Qing's residence is. She has not yet arrived and has not met any guests.”

The melodious sound of the qin, interwoven with a melancholic mood, touched the hearts of all who heard it.

"Have a look."

Instead of going to where Beichen Yi was, Yun An'an changed her direction and headed for the Lotus Garden where Qing Girl resided.

The lotus garden, as its name suggests, is a beautiful sight. It is a small building nestled in the middle of a lake filled with lotuses, and under the moonlight, it resembles an ethereal fairyland.

A small wooden bridge connects the lotus garden of the Lakeside Pavilion to a small building in the lake.

Yunan An ordered the guards of Yiwangfu to stop, and she walked onto the bridge herself to listen to the mournful music from the qin.

Who

Perhaps hearing the sound, Qings girl playing the piano turned her head to look at Yun An'an.

"Are you, a woman"

Qíng girl seemed very surprised, she looked again and again, until she confirmed that Yún nān was a woman, then she let out a sigh of relief.

How come a woman can't come to the Smoke and Rain Tower

The young lady's voice was very gentle, gentle enough to touch anyone's heart, of course, including a woman's.

As a woman, Yun An'an felt that she would never be able to display the kind of gentle and flowing grace that Qing girl possessed. It was evident in every glance and every movement,

Yes, the phrase "gentle as water" perfectly captures the woman she saw.

"Your music is beautiful, but it's too melancholy."

"Since you're here, girl, why don't you sit down and have a chat with Qing'er"

Perhaps because she hadn't spoken to anyone for a long time, Qing girl continued to look at Yun An'an with expectant eyes.

Yun An'an didn't refuse, taking a few steps forward to sit beside Qing girl on the cushion.

"This is the tea from my hometown. I don't know if you're used to it."

Qing girl poured a cup of tea for Yun'an an, and when she brought the teacup to Yun'an an, she even wiped her hands.

"Don't mind me, seeing your attire you must be a noble lady from a prominent family. Qing'er's status is probably far too lowly to match your elegance."

A cup of tea, with a faint aroma, unlike the strong scent of the tea leaves stolen from Old Dog Yun. Instead, it has a unique sweetness.

"Miss Qing is joking. There's no such thing as high or low status. The tune Miss Qing played just now should be a Jiangnan style, right"

"Yes, that was taught to me by my mother, Qing'er. I only remember fragments of the music sheet."

When it came to talking about her family matters, a blush crept onto Qing's gentle eyes, making one's heart ache.

Yun An'an wouldn't coax anyone, and if she opened her mouth, the woman in front of her would burst into tears like pear blossoms with rain.

"I'm also familiar with some musical theory, I wonder if Miss Qing would be willing to lend me her pipa for a while"

"Well then, that's splendid! As long as you wouldn't mind."

In just a few words, Qing girl always puts herself in the lowest position.

Yun'an could see that Qing girl was once a noblewoman from a prominent family. She was well-bred and had received a good education, but for some reason, she ended up in a place like Yan Yulou.

With the pipa in her arms, Yun Anan adjusted the strings and let her ten fingers dance upon it.

A chaotic and dissonant jumble of sounds, like large and small beads falling onto a jade plate, the sound of the pipa entered their ears one by one. The unique voice captivated the footsteps of countless pedestrians.

The bright young woman sat beside, brewing tea for Yun'an. The soft melody in her ears brought back memories of her home in Jiangnan.

"Okay, one more."

"Where did this maiden come from, playing the pipa so well! Bring me another one. This is a reward from me."

In an instant, various gold and silver jewels rained down from the sky and landed in the lotus garden.

If Yun An'an hadn't stopped the guards of Yiwangfu from taking action, those young masters who threw money would have definitely received a taste of social punishment.

"The young lady's singing is incredibly skilled, Qing'er feels inferior to her."

The girl was convinced and even more impressed by the music lover's praise.

Don't worry, there's still one more pipa piece. Let me teach you.

A hint of a smile appeared at the corner of her lips. Yun An'an plucked the strings again, and a melody of Ten Surrounds resounded through the night sky.

The ever-changing melody held people captive, as if they were caught in the midst of a chaotic battlefield, experiencing the intricate dance of conspiracies and deceit. One moment filled with adrenaline, the next plunged into an eerie silence, yet no one dared to let their guard down.

As the melody reached its peak, a figure descended from the sky and appeared beside Yun An'an.

"An'er."

A familiar voice echoed in her ears. Yun An'an lifted her head, her phoenix eyes gazing at Bei Chen Yi.

"Oh, isn't this the Prince"

Everyone only saw Yun An'an stand up, a woman who was more than a head shorter than Bei Chen Yi, tiptoed, and reached out to grab his collar.

"You've gotten bold, haven't you Daring to come to the Smoke and Rain Tower."

"My husband is wrong, but the fault is not his."

Fearing that Yun An'an might tire, Bei Chen Yi proactively bent down to accommodate his wife’s fierce demeanor.

The previous sentence was wrong to admit that I shouldn't have come to the Yuren Building, but the next sentence is wrong. Beichen Yi pointed to the man in the distance.

After court, my husband originally planned to return to the Duke's mansion. But Sir Gao said there was something important to discuss, and it concerned An'er.

"Then what Then you all came to Yan Yulou to discuss matters"

As the saying goes, never argue with a woman.

And she was still a woman in anger, utterly unreasonable.

The tall man whom Beichen Yi pointed at was stunned for a moment, then nodded fiercely, taking all the blame upon himself.

"Your Highness, this matter has nothing to do with the Regent King. It was I who used your affairs to coerce the Regent King into coming to Yanyulou. Besides, we only talked about business and never sought out the young lady."

At the end, Gao emphasized that they were here for legitimate business and had no ulterior motives.

If there is, may heaven strike you with lightning.

"Oh"

Raising an eyebrow, Yun An'an’s gaze drifted towards the high-ranking official who was plump and round. Her hand was still clutching Bei Chen Yi's collar.

"Why choose this place to talk business There are many other options! Come back to the mansion, and I'll cook for you. Why would we discuss serious matters at the Smoke and Rain Building Are you teasing me"

What's up

Only a fool would believe that.

What do you have to talk about that only happens at the Smoke and Rain Tower Get outta here!

"An'er's jealous look is truly beautiful, and her husband's heart is filled with joy."

"Shut your mouth, which eye of yours saw me being jealous"

Yun An'an's phoenix eyes widened, and her expression as a jealous woman was even more apparent. Her face seemed to have the words "I'm very unhappy" carved on it.

Gao Da ren had never seen such a sight before. Even though he knew that Bei Chen Yi doted on his wife, he had never imagined it would be this kind of doting.

In front of so many people, being reprimanded by his own wife, he not only didn't get angry, but a happy and proud smile appeared on his face.

"I dare ask, Your Royal Highness, where is the dignity of a king To be humiliated by a woman, are you jesting"

"Oh my, oh my, Your Highness, why are you so angry"

When Mother Flower saw this, her heart almost jumped into her throat.

When the Regent appeared at the Smoke and Rain Tower, she guessed what would happen, and sure enough, it did.

Taking graceful steps forward, Mama Hua flicked her silk fan.

"Your Highness, please rest assured. I guarantee with my life that the Master and Sir Gao did not ask any of the girls from Yan Yu Lou to accompany them in drinking and singing."

Hua Mama told Yun'an that Beichen Yi and Gao Da Ren were really talking business, nothing else.

“What do you think my husband is like Do I not know”

Yunan An glanced at Mama Hua, of course she believed Beichen Yi wouldn't lay a finger on the women of Yuyan Lou.

What she cared about was the fact that Beichen Yi came to Yanyulou.

"Gao Pangpang."

His cold eyes turned, looking towards Gao Da Ren.

Minister Gao Lin, who was nicknamed "Gao Pángpáng," was taken aback for a moment before realizing that Yun An'an was referring to him.

My Lady Queen, I am here!

"This is the last time I'm saying this, from now on, all business matters will be handled at Yi Wangfu. If you dare to bring my husband around and cause trouble everywhere, I swear I'll twist your head off! Consider yourself lucky if I don't."

After uttering a harsh remark, Yun An'an grabbed Bei Chen Yi's collar and started to walk away. When she reached the small bridge, she stopped and let go of his collar.

Turning around, Yun Anan returned to Qing Girl's side in a few steps, gathering the scattered gold, silver and jewels on the ground and placing them before her.

"These are all yours, take good care of them. Your body is weak, buy some herbs to replenish your qi and nourish your body. Next time you come, I'll teach you some other sheet music."

"A'er, it's getting late, and your husband is hungry."

Beichen Yi also walked to Yun An'an's side and saw that Yun An'an was concerned about a woman she had only met once. He felt very uncomfortable in his heart.

He gently held her hand and, as if jealous, proactively grabbed the collar of his own shirt.

When everyone saw Bei Chen Yi's actions, their expressions of disbelief were beyond description.

What is the Regent doinging.looked like a seasoned old butler."Miss Yun, your room is in the second-floor elegant suite. I will go tell the kitchen to prepare dinner now."During this time, Ap also became clear about Yun An'a...