The assassination was carried out with great fanfare on Niulan Street, and even a bed crossbow was used, which shows that the person behind the scenes has great hands and eyes.

This side is in crisis of life and death, but there is joy and peace in Fan Mansion.

"Ruoruo, try this piece of yellow-lipped fish. Prince Jing sent it all the way from the South Bay. It's the only one in Kyoto." Mrs. Liu picked up a piece of fish and put it into Fan Ruoruo's bowl, saying in harmony.

He whispered, "There are also bird's nests from the North Sea and saffron from the Western Mountains. They are both very delicious to women."

While stroking his beard, Fan Jian looked at Fan Ruoruo. He opened his mouth several times but closed it. In the end, he could only give Liu a sideways glance and signaled her to speak faster.

Liu ignored it all, didn't this big man know what foreshadowing was?

"Aunt Liu, if you have any questions, just say it, but I can't finish eating all these dishes?" Fan Ruoruo looked at the hill emerging from the edge of the bowl and couldn't tell whether to laugh or cry.

"Then what..." Mrs. Liu stood up and sat next to Fan Ruoruo, holding her hand enthusiastically, "Ruoruo is almost eighteen this year, right?"

Why does this hand gesture feel a little wrong?

Fan Ruoruo's heart skipped a beat and she turned to look at her father. Fan Jian coughed lightly, looked away, picked up a piece of ginger and put it in his mouth to chew.

"Well, I will be eighteen this autumn." Fan Ruoruo said hesitantly.

"It's so fast. My aunt was at this age when she first married into the Fan family. In the blink of an eye, you have grown into a big girl." Mrs. Liu said with emotion.

Fan Ruoruo didn't dare to talk, her bad feeling was getting stronger and stronger, and she couldn't leave the table early without her father around, so she could only pretend to be an ostrich and listen to Liu's reminiscing about the past.

"I heard that you and Fan Xian went to the Prince Jing's Mansion Poetry Club a few days ago. Did you have a good time?" Liu asked suddenly.

Fan Ruoruo chose her words carefully: "It's not bad to meet some familiar little sisters."

"That's it." Ms. Liu sat a little closer and continued to ask, "What do you think of Prince Jing?"

It’s here, it’s here after all.

Fan Ruoruo rolled her eyes and said slanderously: "I am not familiar with him and have never met him a few times. I heard that he likes to go to Liujing River most on weekdays. Mother Yang from Zui Xianju also said that he is a frequent visitor there."

Fan Jian frowned slightly. He already knew about Fan Ruoruo's visit to Zuixianju. Not only did he know, he also knew exactly what she said there, who she met, and what music she listened to.

Of course, he has never been there himself.

Fan Jian thought to himself that if Ruoruo said it was true, then this person might not be a good match.

Mrs. Liu was not discouraged and said softly: "So when you play with the little sisters on weekdays, have you ever met someone you like among their brothers and friends?"

A vague figure suddenly flashed in his mind. Fan Ruoruo was stunned for a moment, shook his head quickly, and said hurriedly: "No, no."

Mrs. Liu noticed Fan Ruoruo's hesitation and knew that this girl must have someone she cared about. Even if she hadn't fallen in love with him yet, she had developed a vague crush on him.

Turning back to glance at Fan Jian, Liu raised her eyebrows slightly, gave a playful look, turned back and continued to ask: "What about other people? For example... your brother's friends?"

Fan Ruoruo avoided answering and looked at her father with a begging look on her face. She tugged on her clothes and said coquettishly: "Dad, my daughter is still young and doesn't want to get married. She also wants to spend more time with her father..."

I'm still young, I don't want to get married, I just stay with my parents.

This is Fan Ruoruo's three consecutive refusals that she learned from her sisters, and now it seems the effect is pretty good.

Since the death of his wife, Fan Jian has regarded his only daughter as the apple of his eye. He has never said a harsh word on weekdays. He holds it in his hand for fear of falling, and holds it in his mouth for fear of it melting.

Seeing Fan Ruoruo's resistance, Fan Jian felt helpless and sighed: "That's it, let's wait until your brother's marriage is completed before we talk about this."

Fan Xian will get married in September, and there is still some time left. Fan Ruoruo is very satisfied with being able to postpone the marriage for today. As for urging her to get married next time, then... let's talk about it next time.

Mrs. Liu shook her head slightly. She was a sensible person. She could see Fan Jian's love for Fan Ruoruo, so even if Fan Ruoruo wasn't very close to her, she wouldn't have any thoughts.

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When Zhou Ji sent Fan Xian and Teng Zijing back to the house, the luncheon was over.

Hearing the news from the concierge that Fan Xian had been assassinated, Fan Jian's expression changed drastically and he stumbled and almost fell down. Liu and Fan Ruoruo quickly helped him, and Fan Ruoruo asked anxiously: "How is my brother? Is he injured?"

The concierge responded: "It looks like he is covered in blood, but he is still conscious."

"No, I want to take a look!" Fan Jian broke away from the two of them and started to move forward. Liu and Fan Ruoruo quickly followed and headed to Fan Xian's place.

As a concubine, Fan Xian lived in a slightly remote location. Before the three of them entered the courtyard, they saw a dozen servants coming in and out. The water basin in their hands and the rags were all red. Fan Ruoruo and Liu

His beauty has faded.

"Dad? Are you here?" Fan Xian walked out of the room with a cane. He saw Fan Jian at a glance and hurriedly greeted him. He said in a deep voice: "The child is unfilial. Dad and Aunt Liu are worried."

"As long as it's okay, it's okay." Ms. Liu looked around Fan Xian's whole body, and finally looked at his left foot wrapped in gauze. It looked like nothing was wrong.

Fan Jian's face was as dark as water, and he did not speak during the whole journey, but simply glanced at Mrs. Liu.

Mrs. Liu heard Xian's intention and took Fan Ruoruo and said, "Teng Zijing tried his best to protect your brother when he was assassinated. Now he is seriously injured. We should go and visit him out of emotion and reason."

Fan Ruoruo looked back at Fan Xian and followed after seeing Fan Xian nodding.

"Who is responsible for the assassination? Do you have any guesses?" Fan Xian could not help but feel warm in his heart when he heard the roaring and tsunami hidden in Fan Jian's calm tone, and the murderous intent.

I still recall the details and doubts about the assassination with trepidation.

…

To be honest, the Liu family, who came from a wealthy family, didn't actually care about the life and death of their guards. It was their duty to protect their master loyally. Even if Fan Xian regarded Teng Zijing as a friend and brother, in the eyes of her... or in the eyes of all the nobles,

It is a means to win over people's hearts.

Ordering the accountant to prepare more money, grain and land as compensation, Liu's attention focused on Zhou Ji.

Although Fan Xian was eccentric in the past, he also knew how to behave. For so long, he was the only friend he brought into Fan's house to introduce to Fan Jian, and he even stayed overnight.

At that time, Fan Xian had just returned to Kyoto, and Liu was not very familiar with him, so he didn't pay much attention to Zhou Ji. However, when we saw him again today, he couldn't help but take a second look.

An eighth-level master can kill him, and his martial arts skills must not be lower than a ninth-level one.

For Fan Xian to have such a good friend is not only a good thing for him, but also for the entire Fan family.

"Thank you for saving my brother." Fan Ruoruo's cheeks felt a little hot for some reason. She was supposed to act like a lady in front of Mrs. Liu, but she subconsciously said it in a private tone.

Mrs. Liu noticed the change in Fan Ruoruo's tone, and curiously glanced at Zhou Ji and then at Fan Ruoruo.

Are they... very familiar?

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Chapter completed!