Chapter 68

Ever since Cheng Chaolun came to visit, people have been coming to Pang Jun's mansion almost every day to inquire about the vacancies in Songzhou. Unfortunately, most of these people are mediocre and incompetent and want to take advantage of opportunities. Pang Jun chatted with them for a few sentences, got a general understanding of their background and level, and sent them away, leaving behind only a few frustrated officials and a few passionate students.

　　What surprised him was that several people in the Divine Guards, Qi Lin, Hong Yanzhang, Lin Rui, Ling Tianfang, and Sun Zihan, five of his subordinates who had been promoted by him, actually left the Divine Guards and came to join Pang Jun. The Divine Guards' commander Ling Buxu did not stop the five from leaving, but only asked Qi Lin and others to convey a message to Pang Jun: do a good job.

　　During this period, King Zhao Yang Sheng sent someone to invite Pang Jun over, inquired about the situation, and assured Pang Jun that he would try his best to mobilize resources so that Pang Jun would be transferred back soon. Looking at his confident look, Pang Jun had no other thoughts in his heart except a sneer.

　　On the ninth day, Pang Jun suddenly received a visiting card. The person on the card was actually Princess Tang Yuxian of Wei, his biological mother, who invited him to a gathering at the "Chunfeng Tower" in the capital. Pang Jun immediately remembered the ecstasy he had experienced every time he had intercourse with Tang Yuxian. The forbidden pleasure of incest with his biological mother continued to spread throughout his body. He took the invitation and happily set off.

　　When Pang Jun came to the box of Chunfeng Tower, he only saw Tang Yuxian. The way the beautiful woman's mother was dressed at this time made him even more intoxicated: she was wearing a light yellow cloud dress, her jet-black hair was combed back and tied up high, her cloud-like hair scattered on both sides of her shoulders, her willow-like hair fluttering in the wind, her gentle smile and prominent and exquisite curves made her look even more charming.

　　After sitting down, Pang Jun asked respectfully, "I wonder what the princess wants to talk to you about?" Tang Yuxian smiled and said, "Ziye, there is no need to be so reserved. I came here today just to talk to you about Yue'er's matter as a mother."

　　Pang Jun raised his eyebrows and asked with concern: "Princess Yue... is there anything wrong?"

　　Seeing Pang Jun's hesitation to speak, Tang Yuxian felt a little touched by the affection between the young man and the girl, but for some reason she also felt jealous. She suppressed her emotions and said to Pang Jun, "Ziye, in fact, you and I both know that Yue'er loves you. Yue'er has long been deeply in love with you. When you were away on business, she often talked about you."

　　"Thanks to the princess for her kindness, Liu Jun, I am truly flattered." Pang Jun said with his head down.

　　"You are just too polite. Originally, Yue'er likes you and wants to marry you. As a mother, I will respect her wishes. But, you know, first, you are so young, but you have several concubines. It is understandable that young people are full of vigor. If Yue'er marries you in the future and she becomes the eldest, it will be fine. But second, you are going to Songzhou, a bitter and cold place. Yue'er has been unable to sleep and eat well during this period. As a mother, I see it with my own eyes and am worried in my heart."

　　Pang Jun said: "Liu Jun feels very sorry, Princess, I understand the princess's intentions, but..."

　　"I know what you mean. Yue'er is stubborn. Once she makes up her mind, it's hard for her to change it. Now, I'm afraid she's waiting for you to come back. If it was an ordinary family, it would be fine, but there is no trivial matter in the royal family. Once His Majesty or the prince issues an order to grant a marriage and betroth Yue'er to someone else, it will not be my decision as the princess. I just want to tell you that if such a day ever comes, I hope you don't blame Yue'er."

　　Unexpectedly, Tang Yuxian said such words. Pang Jun thought that Tang Yuxian wanted him to leave Yang Yue cruelly, so he replied: "The so-called fate is predestined. Princess, the fate between Liu Jun and the princess can only be left to fate. Although I want to fight for it, I can't help it. Don't worry, if there really comes such a day, Liu Jun will also give you a big gift. I sincerely wish Her Highness the Princess happiness." After saying that, there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.

　　"Thank you for your hard work." Tang Yuxian said to the young man in front of her.

　　"Not bitter." Pang Jun shook his head and said goodbye to Tang Yuxian, "Princess, is there anything else? If not, then Liu Jun will withdraw first." "Well, okay, you go back first, don't think too much."

　　Tang Yuxian looked at Pang Jun's slightly desolate back, and felt a slight pain in her heart, as if she had thought of something.

　　Pang Jun left the box and was about to leave Chunfeng Tower when three people came from the front. They were like ordinary people from wealthy families, wearing bright clothes and talking loudly while walking. But Pang Jun felt the bloody coldness when they passed by. They were killers! Pang Jun didn't know what to say and avoided the three people, but secretly noticed that they went to the room next to Tang Yuxian's box.

　　Pang Jun's eyes narrowed. Although he hated Tang Yuxian, Tang Yuxian was his mother after all. What's more, he and Tang Yuxian had physical intimacy and she could be said to be his woman. He couldn't just watch Tang Yuxian fall into danger. When he was about to think of a way, there was a sudden "boom" and the door of the box room was broken open. A person flew out and fell on the aisle, scaring the people around him to scream.

　　Then, three figures rushed out of the room and confronted each other in the corridor. Two of them were the killers who had just passed by Pang Jun. The man lying on the ground was the third killer. The newly appeared person surprised Pang Jun. Pang Jun also knew this person. He was the runner-up in the liberal arts in the same imperial examination as himself, Dugu Lianhuan!

　　The three of them were fighting in a group. When everyone around them was fleeing, Pang Jun was watching the fight between the three of them.

　　Pang Jun had seen early on that Dugu Lianhuan was also a man of outstanding both civil and military skills, and he hid his abilities very well. Looking at his skills now, although they might not be comparable to his own, if he participated in the martial arts competition, he would definitely be among the top 16. Although the killer was proficient in assassination techniques, he might not be able to win when facing the enemy head-on. Pang Jun saw that if the fight continued, Dugu Lianhuan would definitely be the winner.

　　At this time, the killer also realized that his action had failed. After missing the attack, he immediately fled away and did not want to fight anymore. When it was time to change his tactics, they immediately dispersed. Dugu Lianhuan's eyes, which had been squinting all the time, widened at this time. Seeing that the enemy wanted to leave, he sneered: "Want to run? Do you think you can come and go as you please?" He changed his fists into claws and went straight to one of them. The killer who was targeted suddenly felt a strong wind. Dugu Lianhuan had already arrived and grabbed his neck. With a "kale" sound, the killer's neck was twisted off, and he stopped making any sound.

　　The remaining person, seeing that the situation was hopeless, ran straight to the box where Tang Yuxian was. At this moment, the door of Tang Yuxian's box opened, and the maid inside was about to come out to see what was going on. At this time, a ferocious man rushed in, and seeing Tang Yuxian with a look of shock, he was overjoyed. He held the beautiful woman with one hand, and stared at Dugu Lianhuan outside the door with hawk-like eyes.

　　Dugu Lianhuan stood outside the box, squinting at the killer. He recognized Tang Yuxian and felt a headache. He saw the maid wanted to talk, and he knew that Tang Yuxian's identity must not be exposed, otherwise there would be endless trouble. He dodged and knocked the maid unconscious with a knife. Then he stared at the killer and said, "Let go of this lady, and I will let you go."

　　The killer said, "Humph, you are the second son of the Dugu family, but you are trying to fool me with such a lie that only a three-year-old would believe? I'm afraid that if I let go of this woman, your 'Heart-Destroying Palm' will hit me too. Stop talking nonsense and get out of here. Most of the guests who come to Chunfeng Tower are dignitaries. If I want to leave here, I'm afraid I still have to rely on this beauty. If anything happens to this beauty, Master Dugu, you should think about your future situation."

　　The two of them just kept confronting each other there.

　　"Alas, I don't know what Dugu Lianhuan's future situation will be like, but I know that you are going to die."

　　Suddenly, a ghostly voice sounded from behind the killer, making him feel a chill on his back. Then his forehead went dark and he fell down limply.

　　After the assassin fell, Tang Yuxian's body became a little limp and shaky. Pang Jun quickly supported the beautiful woman who was about to fall, and asked, "My princess was frightened, are you okay?"

　　Tang Yuxian looked at Pang Jun with concern on his face and smiled sweetly, as if she believed that Pang Jun had come back to save her, and said, "I'm fine, thank you Ziye for your help." Among the women Pang Jun had ever met, Tang Yuxian's appearance was not the most beautiful, nor was her figure the best, but she was the most graceful and elegant, giving people the feeling of being bathed in the spring breeze, which was completely different from the coquettish and charming look she had when she had incestuous sex with him. Such a huge contrast made Pang Jun's heart beat fast.

　　Dugu Lianhuan was a little surprised to see Pang Jun exposed after the killer fell. He walked into the box with his maid and apologized to Tang Yuxian: "I am a guilty minister, Dugu Lianhuan, for disturbing the princess. I hope you will forgive me. Also, thank you Lord Liu for your help in catching these thieves."

　　At this time, Tang Yuxian and Pang Jun woke up and separated. Tang Yuxian suppressed her ambiguous mood and regained her graceful demeanor. She said, "I'm fine. You don't have to worry too much. These people dared to act so recklessly under the emperor's feet. You also saved my life. I should thank you."

　　"Thank you very much for your forgiveness, Your Majesty. I am grateful. These thieves are all extremely evil criminals. I will deal with them to avoid disturbing your sight and hearing." After saying that, Dugu Lianhuan glanced at Pang Jun, nodded slightly, and left the box.

　　After Dugu Lianhuan left, Tang Yuxian turned around and said to Pang Jun with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you surprised that I was facing the threat of death just now, but now I can talk and laugh freely?"

　　"Princess..."

　　Pang Jun was about to say something, but Tang Yuxian seemed to be talking to herself: "Humph, some things, if you experience them too much, you won't be afraid of them anymore." A complex look flashed in her eyes, like pain, like loneliness, and then she said to Pang Jun, "Hui'er was knocked unconscious by Dugu Lianhuan. It seems that the security in the capital is not very good recently. Can Ziye take me back to the palace?"

　　"Liu Jun will obey the Queen's order." Pang Jun said with his head slightly lowered.

　　Just like that, Pang Jun got on the carriage of the Prince of Wei's Palace and escorted Tang Yuxian back to the Prince of Wei's Palace without any disturbance. After getting off the carriage, Tang Yuxian said to Pang Jun: "Thank you for your escort, Ziye. I'll let Lao Li take you back."

　　"I appreciate your kindness, Princess. I will go back. Please go back, Princess." Pang Jun politely declined Tang Yuxian's kindness.

　　"Well, then you can go back." With that, Tang Yuxian stepped into the gate of the palace.

　　Seeing that Tang Yuxian had left, Pang Jun looked at her back deeply and also left the gate of Prince Wei's Mansion. However, he didn't know that at the moment he left, Tang Yuxian actually turned her head and also looked at his back. A hint of blush flashed across her face before she turned around and entered the palace.

　　After dinner, Pang Jun was about to go look for Ji Shuanghua and her grandson, but a servant came to report that a guest had come to visit. Pang Jun asked, "Who would come to see me at this time?" The servant said, "The man said his last name was Dugu."

　　Pang Jun was surprised. Dugu Lianhuan? What was he doing here?

　　Pang Jun came to the living room with doubts and walked towards the living room...