NCCnovel Chapter 207 Leaving a backup plan
Chapter 207 Leaving a backup plan
"Chen Lan, what a fine name!" Yang Ling exclaimed, then handed her a stack of silver notes and said slowly.
"Chen Lan, here is a 10,000 tael silver note. Please keep it safe."
"Young master, this is too much..."
Chen Lan was startled and quickly refused.
“I said take it, so take it. You’re my subordinate, this is what you deserve.”
Yang Ling's words left no room for argument, and her attitude was domineering and forceful.
“But this is…” Chen Lan hesitated.
"Stop talking nonsense! Take what I'm giving you, or I'll chop off your head!"
Yang Ling threatened fiercely.
"Yes, yes, this servant obeys."
Chen Lan was terrified and immediately knelt down and kowtowed, her voice trembling as she spoke.
Yang Ling was satisfied with what he saw and revealed a wicked smile.
Have you done what I asked you to do?
Yang Ling asked calmly.
"Yes, young master, I have made the arrangements. The Yang family will be holding a banquet at noon tomorrow, and we have invited all the dignitaries to attend."
Chen Lan lowered her head and said meekly, "This servant has specially arranged for the Yang family's secret guards and a hundred servants to guard the area around the Yang residence. It will be difficult for any stranger to get close."
"Ah."
Yang Ling nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Chen Lan, you did a very good job this time. I am very satisfied."
"Thank you for your praise, young master."
Chen Lan said happily.
Yang Ling waved her hand and said calmly, "Go down!"
"Yes!" Chen Lan replied respectfully and then quickly left.
After Chen Lan left, Yang Ling began to plan his scheme. He had to find a suitable place to stay before dark, otherwise, with the Yang residence heavily guarded, it would be difficult for him to get close.
……
After leaving Zuixianlou, Chen Lan quickly went to the Chen family.
As soon as she entered the Chen family's gate, a maid came to greet her and said respectfully, "Second Miss, Master and Madam, please allow me to wait for you here."
"Where are my elder brother and sister-in-law?" Chen Lan asked, puzzled as to why her aunt had only sent one maid.
"Second Miss, please come with me."
The maid did not answer Chen Lan's question, but only said respectfully.
"Okay!" Although Chen Lan was curious, she didn't say anything.
She followed the maid into the hall and found her so-called "elder brother" sitting upright in the main seat, while her sister-in-law sat next to him, exuding an air of elegance and nobility.
"Brother, sister-in-law, what brings you here?" Chen Lan asked directly as soon as she entered the room.
Chen Wenyuan smiled slightly and said gently to Chen Lan, "Little sister, you've worked hard. Come and sit here, let's have a good chat."
"Okay!" Although she was curious, Chen Lan still sat down next to her "elder brother" as instructed.
"Little sister, I heard you're a musician at Zuixianlou now?" Chen Wenyuan asked as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Hmm, brother, is this what you came to see me about?"
Chen Lan said with some dissatisfaction, "I will not give up my musical skills. I will carry forward my father's musical skills. Although I am a musician at Zuixianlou now, one day I will be famous throughout the world!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Wenyuan felt a surge of anger. However, he managed to control himself well.
He smiled gently at Chen Lan and then said slowly, "Little sister, the reason I came to see you today is because the Yang family has invited us to a banquet tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Chen Lan immediately became interested.
She quickly asked, "Brother, what kind of banquet?"
"You don't need to worry about that. Just focus on doing your best," Chen Wenyuan said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Chen Lan immediately became displeased. She frowned and said, "Brother, what exactly do you mean? Can't you just say what you mean?"
"Fine, since you don't like beating around the bush, I'll just say it directly." Chen Wenyuan stopped pretending and revealed his ferocious face.
He said to Chen Lan, "Tomorrow's banquet is crucial to your marriage with the young master of the Yang family, so you must perform well!"
"What? Young Master Yang wants to marry me?" Chen Lan was shocked upon hearing this.
Chen Wenyuan said smugly, "Tomorrow you just need to play the zither, and leave everything else to your elder brother."
Seeing this, Chen Lan said nothing more.
……
Night slowly fell, and the entire city of Kyoto was plunged into a deathly silence.
All the mansions in the city were heavily guarded.
Neither the powerful nor the ministers dared to leave their homes late at night.
Because there is a powerful force in the city called the Flying Tigers!
This gang is the largest underworld force in the Great Liang Kingdom, and its leader, Yang Feihu, is an extremely ruthless person.
Rumor has it that he is ruthless and kills without blinking an eye.
Wherever he went, blood followed. Whether noble or commoner, anyone he set his sights on would die a gruesome death.
Although the Flying Tigers haven't caused any major incidents yet, no one dares to let their guard down.
After all, no one knows when the Flying Tigers will go berserk and turn the entire capital into chaos.
If that time really comes, the entire city of Kyoto will probably be plunged into bloodshed.
……
The night is getting deeper.
Yang Ling secretly sneaked into the Chen residence.
In the darkness, he moved like a lone wolf, nimble and agile, darting between the eaves.
A short while later, he arrived at Chen Wenyuan's room.
"Chen Wenyuan's place is quite nice!"
Yang Ling curled her lips into a wicked smile before jumping directly into Chen Wenyuan's room.
As soon as he entered, he found that there was another person in the room besides Chen Wenyuan.
The man was sitting in Chen Wenyuan's room, holding a folding fan in his hand, looking completely calm and composed.
"Young Master Yang, you've arrived!"
Upon seeing Yang Ling, Chen Wenyuan immediately stood up with delight and walked towards him.
Yang Ling smiled slightly, then teased Chen Wenyuan, "You certainly know how to enjoy life! Living all by yourself in a small courtyard."
Chen Wenyuan chuckled and then said, "If my older brother hadn't forced me, I wouldn't have bothered moving here!"
"Heh, you've got some nerve!"
Yang Ling raised an eyebrow, seemingly mocking Chen Wenyuan's audacity.
"Young Master Yang, I was just protecting myself!" Chen Wenyuan said, sounding aggrieved.
"Oh? Self-defense? How did you defend yourself?" Yang Ling looked at Chen Wenyuan with great interest, as if she wanted to know what he was up to.
Chen Wenyuan smiled mysteriously, then lowered his voice and said, "Young Master Yang, I actually guessed that you might come looking for me, so I have already instructed people to prepare wine and food. Let's eat and drink our fill first before we talk about other things."
After saying that, Chen Wenyuan turned and walked towards the table.
Seeing this, Yang Ling's lips curled up slightly, and then she took a step and followed.
Chen Wenyuan gestured for Yang Ling to sit down at the table, then instructed the maid, "Quickly bring up the wine and dishes."
"Yes, young master."
Before long, several plates of delicious dishes were placed on the table, their aroma filling the air.