boyutpedia Chapter 160 Lost the Bet
Chapter 160 Lost the Bet
Yan Canglan smiled when he heard it, "Yes, let's go ask together, we are real gold that is not afraid of fire!" He patted the table, looking particularly excited. Yan Shuqin looked at her brother, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, but it was soon replaced by determination.
"Brother, do you think they will believe us?" Yan Shuqin asked softly, she tightly grasped the silk handkerchief in her hand, looking a little nervous.
"Don't worry, sister. The reputation of the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion still carries some weight in the world. As long as we produce evidence, they will naturally believe us." Yan Canglan said confidently.
As the two were talking, there was a commotion outside the gate of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion. Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin looked at each other and immediately walked out the door. They saw a middle-aged scholar with several followers hurriedly coming, and it seemed that they were looking for Yan Canglan.
"Mr. Yan, my master invites you." The scholar immediately bowed when he saw Yan Canglan.
"Who is your master? What do you want to talk to me about?" Yan Canglan frowned and asked.
"My master is a famous knight in the martial arts world, his name is Dongfang Poyun. He heard about the recent experiences of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, so he sent me here to invite Master Yan to discuss countermeasures together." The scholar replied respectfully.
When Yan Canglan heard this, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
He knew Dongfang Poyun, of course. He was a martial arts expert with a chivalrous heart, but he didn't have much friendship with the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion. Why did he suddenly invite him to discuss countermeasures?
"Brother, should we go?" Yan Shuqin asked softly.
Yan Canglan pondered for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let's go and take a look. Maybe we can get some useful information from Dongfang Poyun."
So, Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin followed the scholar to Dongfang Poyun's residence. Along the way, Yan Shuqin nervously pulled Yan Canglan's sleeve, fearing that they would encounter any danger.
Arriving at Dongfang Poyun's residence, Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin were led into a spacious hall. Dongfang Poyun had been waiting there for a long time, and when he saw Yan Canglan, he stood up and greeted him enthusiastically.
"Mr. Yan, I've heard a lot about you. I asked you to come here today because I learned that the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion had encountered misfortune recently, so I came to help." Dongfang Poyun said.
Yan Canglan smiled slightly and said, "Brother Dongfang, you are too kind. Although we Yan have suffered this misfortune, we can still hold on. I came here today to ask Brother Dongfang for advice. I wonder if you have any advice?"
Dongfang Poyun groaned for a moment and said, "To be honest, I recently learned that the mysterious black-clad man in the martial arts world may be related to this incident. I suspect they are secretly manipulating and trying to sow discord between the major sects in the martial arts world."
Yan Canglan's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this. He didn't expect Dongfang Poyun to be able to guess this.
"Brother Dongfang, do you have any evidence?" Yan Canglan asked.
Dongfang Poyun shook his head. "There is no conclusive evidence yet, but I trust my intuition. That's why I asked Master Yan to come here to discuss countermeasures together."
Yan Canglan pondered for a moment and said, "In this case, we might as well join forces to fight against this mysterious force. Brother Dongfang, what do you think?"
The servant beside the princess presented the banknote to Yan Canglan, who was overjoyed when he took it.
Yan Canglan took the thick banknotes, a glimmer of joy flashed in his eyes, and a smug smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He gently raised the banknotes in his hand and glanced in the direction of the princess.
The eldest princess was sitting on a gorgeous rosewood chair, looking at Yan Canglan calmly. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, and a hint of teasing flashed in her eyes.
"Young Master Yan, what a happy event this is that makes you so overjoyed?"
Yan Canglan smiled and said, "Princess, you are too kind to praise me. These are just some small benefits. How can I deserve the title of 'overjoyed'? However, these banknotes can make me more financially comfortable."
The eldest princess chuckled, and the teasing in her eyes became even stronger.
"Now that you have more money, isn't it time to think about serious matters? For example, your marriage."
Yan Canglan's smile froze slightly. He put away the banknote and said seriously:
"What the princess said is true. I will not neglect the marriage. However, I still need to consider this matter carefully."
The eldest princess nodded slightly, with satisfaction in her eyes.
"You are right to think about it. Marriage is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. However, I heard that you have been getting close to the Crown Prince recently. Does this mean that you already have someone you like?"
Yan Canglan's eyes flickered slightly. He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Princess, this is true. I am indeed quite close to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. But my feelings are not what the Princess thinks."
A hint of curiosity flashed in the eldest princess's eyes. She clapped her hands gently, signaling the servants to leave, then turned to face Yan Canglan.
"Oh? Tell me, what do you think?"
Yan Canglan took a deep breath and looked at the princess with firm eyes.
“Princess, although I, Yan Canglan, do not dare to call myself a hero, I am definitely not the kind of person who curries favor with the powerful. I am close to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince because I admire his talent and bearing. As for marriage, I do have someone in mind, but she is not from the royal family.”
The eldest princess's eyes changed slightly, and she looked at Yan Canglan quietly, as if evaluating his words.
"Not from the royal family? Then who is she?"
A hint of tenderness flashed in Yan Canglan's eyes, and he said slowly:
"She is an old friend of mine, her name is Luo Qingchuan. She is smart, kind, and has a pure heart. The reason why I am close to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is that I hope that through him, Luo Qingchuan can get the respect and status she deserves."
There was a glimmer of admiration in the eyes of the eldest princess, and she chuckled and said:
"I see. Young Master Yan is indeed different. So, have you expressed your feelings to Luo Qingchuan?"
Yan Canglan shook his head slightly, a hint of bitterness flashing in his eyes.
“Not yet. I’m worried that my identity and status will cause her trouble, or even endanger her safety. Therefore, I have been looking for the right opportunity.”
The princess patted Yan Canglan's shoulder gently and said kindly: "Young Master Yan, you are a trustworthy person. I support your choice. As for Luo Qingchuan, I will ask someone to find out about her situation. If she is indeed worthy of your efforts, I will do my best to help you."
A trace of gratitude flashed in Yan Canglan's eyes, and he bowed deeply.
Yan Canglan said angrily, "Okay, I'll listen to my mother. If I don't want to gamble, then I won't gamble. Where's the silver?"
Lu Yundi smiled lightly, with a sly look in his eyes, "Of course I will return the money to you, but since you lost the bet, you have to promise me one thing."
Yan Canglan widened his eyes and looked at his mother in surprise, "What's the matter?"
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, his eyes full of expectation, "If you lose, come with me to Jiangnan."
Yan Canglan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mother, are you asking me to move my family to Jiangnan?"
Lu Yundi gently patted Yan Canglan's shoulder and said, "It's not a move, it's for you to experience a different life. You see, you are tired of the prosperity here. Go to Jiangnan, where there is the gentleness of the water town and the freshness of the blue sky. Maybe you will like it."