Chapter 1,437 In the fourth year of Qingli, Fan Xian enters Beijing and the plot begins
Chapter 1439 In the fourth year of Qingli, Fan Xian came to Beijing and the plot began
Spring of the fourth year of Qingli!
For this world, this year is destined to be a different year, and for Zhou Chen, who knows the plot of this world, this year is also the beginning of the big drama.
Zhou Chen didn't pay special attention to Fan Xian's affairs. With Wu Zhu around him, it was destined that he would not really encounter a life or death crisis, at least before entering Kyoto.
Wu Zhu is the strongest combat power in this world. Even if he doesn't use laser eyes, his combat power will not be weaker than the four great masters. No, he should be the five great masters now.
With the arrival of spring, Zhou Chen knew that the countdown to Fan Xian's arrival in Kyoto had begun.
Especially some time ago, there were rumors that whoever could marry the princess Lin Waner would be able to control the inner treasury. Immediately afterwards, Emperor Qing issued an order to grant a marriage to Fan Xian, the illegitimate son of Lin Waner and Si Nan Bo Fan Jian.
After the news of this marriage decree came out, it caused an uproar in Kyoto. On the one hand, it was because of the important internal treasury, and on the other hand, it was because of Fan Xian's identity.
The inner treasury of Qing Dynasty has always been controlled by the eldest princess Li Yunrui. Although the inner treasury is not the national treasury, it controls the world's financial power. It is so important that it cannot be passed on to others.
If the transfer of the inner treasury's financial rights is just shocking, then the marriage grant between Fan Xian and Lin Waner is incredible.
Although Lin Wan'er was an illegitimate daughter, she was still the daughter of the eldest princess and Prime Minister Lin Ruofu. She was also granted the title of princess. Even though she was an illegitimate child, her status was very noble.
But who is Fan Xian?
He was just the illegitimate son of Si Nan Bo and Fan Jian. Even though Fan Jian was a confidant of Emperor Qing, his illegitimate son could not be brought to the forefront. At least he was very different from Lin Wan'er.
Such a sudden marriage conferment caused an uproar in Kyoto, and no one could figure out what Emperor Qing wanted to do.
Others didn't know Emperor Qing's plan, but Zhou Chen knew it clearly.
The reason why Fan Xian was chosen was because of Fan Xian's identity and because he was already dissatisfied with Li Yunrui, who controlled the internal treasury.
At the same time, it was also to give Fan Xian a good excuse to enter Kyoto, because Fan Xian, who was raised in Danzhou, entrusted Emperor Qing with many plans and calculations.
Lin Wan'er was not only the daughter of the eldest princess Li Yunrui, but also the daughter of Prime Minister Lin Ruofu, and both of them happened to be the targets of Emperor Qing.
This is also the reason why Zhou Chen can't stand Emperor Qing. He obviously holds supreme rights and powerful power, but he always likes to use such despicable means of conspiracy and calculation, giving people a feeling that he cannot stand on the stage.
Regarding Emperor Qing, Zhou Chen always had a feeling that Ye Qingmei and Emperor Qing's men brought Emperor Qing to an excessively high position, and then he slowly lost himself.
It can be said that eight out of ten tragic events in the Qing Dynasty were caused by Emperor Qing.
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Outside Kyoto, in a mountain villa suitable for outings.
The sweet sound of the piano echoed in the mountains and forests, and Zhou Chen became more interested. He pulled out his sword and began to dance with it.
The dazzling sword dance, paired with the melodious sound of the piano, and the inexplicable harmony make this place full of vitality.
After the song ended, Sang Wen put down his pipa and poured tea for Zhou Chen.
"Son."
Zhou Chen took the tea cup, drank it in one gulp, then poured another cup and handed it to Sang Wen.
"You drink too."
A bright smile broke out on Sang Wen's face, he drank the tea obediently, and then took out a handkerchief to wipe Zhou Chen's sweat, like a gentle little lady.
Ever since she was redeemed by Zhou Chen and arrived at the Zhou Mansion, she felt that she had lived the best life.
Zhou Chen is the great master, the duke of the country, and the head of the family, while she is just a widower who redeemed herself from a brothel.
But Zhou Chen treats her very well. There is no mistress in the house, so she is like half a mistress now. She is now managing the accounts of the house.
There is never a shortage of gorgeous clothes, jewelry, and expensive rouge and gouache, and they are all delivered to her on their own initiative.
Zhou Chen spent more time with her than anyone else. When spring came, he even took her out for an outing.
Such days were something she had never dared to imagine before, so she was extremely satisfied and extremely grateful to Zhou Chen. All she could do was do her best to serve Zhou Chen well.
If she could stay with Zhou Chen all her life, even if she died, she would have no regrets.
"How is the financial situation of the house recently?" Zhou Chen asked casually.
Sang Wen replied: "This month is better than last month, but it is still somewhat difficult to make ends meet."
Zhou Chen was not surprised. Like noble families, nine out of ten families are unable to make ends meet. Their house is pretty good, but there are many in Kyoto who are worse than theirs.
"Take your time, don't rush."
In a situation like his, there shouldn't be too many people who want to send him money. He just doesn't want to cause trouble. Otherwise, his business skills alone won't make him a huge source of money.
Although Sang Wen didn't know why Zhou Chen was so confident, she had no doubt about Zhou Chen. If the house was really short of money, she would be willing to spend all her private money.
These days, Zhou Chen has given her a lot of money, jewelry and the like. In addition, although she had saved a lot of money, she was willing to give it all to Zhou Chen.
Looking at the charming Sang Wen, Zhou Chen pulled her into his arms, let her sit on his lap, and gently smelled the fragrance of her body.
Sang Wen's face turned red, but she leaned in Zhou Chen's arms docilely, with an expression of enjoyment on her face. She liked Zhou Chen holding her like this the most, which made her feel particularly safe. If she could stay with her for the rest of her life,
It's just fine in Zhou Chen's arms.
She felt that no woman in the world who came out of a brothel could be happier than her.
The two played here for a long time, and Zhou Chen even made grilled fish for her, which made Sang Wen laugh in a daze the whole time, looking silly and sweet to the core.
Finally, when Sang Wen got tired, Zhou Chen took her into the carriage and prepared to go back.
They had just boarded the carriage, and before they left, they saw several more carriages approaching, and several young women got out of the carriages. They all seemed to be noble ladies.
Zhou Chen saw Sang Wen looking over there a few more times and asked, "Do you know anyone?"
Sang Wen shook his head and said: "We know each other, but I know her, but she doesn't know me. That person is Miss Fan Ruoruo from Si Nanbo's Fan Mansion, who is known as the most talented woman in Kyoto."
"Fan Ruoruo?"
Zhou Chen was slightly surprised when he heard this name, and he couldn't help but glance over, and then he saw a beautiful, gentle, dignified, and slim girl.
Fan Ruoruo was an important supporting actress in Qing Yu Nian, and she was called the number one "brother control" in Qing Yu Nian. She was still the kind of "brother control" with no bottom line and no principles, just like her father Fan Jian.
It's just that she is a brother-controller, while her father Fan Jian is a licking dog, no, the licking dog among licking dogs, a ruthless character who even gave up his own son for Ye Qingmei.
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Although the father and daughter, Fan Jian and Fan Ruoruo, are decent characters on the protagonist's side in the plot, to be honest, he really doesn't have much affection for them.
Fan Jian killed his own son and his first wife for Ye Qingmei. When his wife and son met him, they were truly unlucky for eight lifetimes.
Fan Ruoruo is no better than Fan Jian. Although her biological mother and eldest brother were not killed by Fan Xian, their deaths are directly related to Fan Xian after all.
It would be fine if he didn't know the truth, but when he found out the truth later, he didn't have any emotions at all, and he was still the same unprincipled "brother-controller" as before.
In short, from Zhou Chen's point of view, there is a saying, in life, if you are not Fan Xian and encounter such a father and daughter, you should run as far away as possible.
After putting down the curtain, Zhou Chen said: "Old He, let's go."
When Sang Wen saw that Zhou Chen had seen the most talented woman in Kyoto, he just glanced at her casually and continued talking to her, not to mention how happy he was in his heart.
In the past, she would be envious when she met a woman who was good in all aspects like Fan Ruoruo, but now, she is not envious because she has Zhou Chen by her side.
When they were approaching the city gate, He Qin, who was outside the carriage, suddenly said: "Young master, it seems that there is the red-armored knight from the Sinan family in front of me. It should be the illegitimate son from the Fan family who has come to Kyoto."
The news that the illegitimate son of the Sinan Bofan Mansion will arrive in Kyoto soon has already spread throughout Kyoto.
"What a coincidence?"
Zhou Chen was also slightly surprised. When he went out for a trip in the countryside, he met Fan Xian entering the capital?
He opened the curtain and looked forward.
Wang Qinian had free time today, so he came to the city gate to look for targets as before, and then met Fan Xian who had entered the capital.
At this time, he was strongly recommending his map and wanted Fan Xian to buy it for two taels of silver.
I had just received the two taels of silver and was about to pack my things and go back. At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came to my ears.
"Wang Qinian."
"Why."
Wang Qinian responded reflexively, and then his whole body trembled, and his neck stiffened and slowly turned. Then he saw He Qin who was driving the carriage, and his expression suddenly changed.
He didn't bother to talk to Fan Xian, so he made a 180-degree change, changed his face in Sichuan Opera, and trotted over.
"Mr. He."
First, he greeted He Qin, and then came to the carriage. Before he saw anyone, he saluted very respectfully.
"I have seen the Duke of Zhen."
Zhou Chen opened the curtain, looked at Wang Qinian with a flattering smile in front of him, and asked: "Are you selling your crappy pictures again? How much did you make today?"
Wang Qinian looked up and saw Zhou Chen and Sang Wen sitting next to Zhou Chen.
"Yeah, I've met Miss Sang Wen."
"Sir, I'm lucky today. I sold two copies and earned some money to support my family."
"Two shares are four taels of silver. This is a good deal."
Wang Qinian chuckled and said: "Earn a little money, make a little money, are you going back home? Do you need me to lead the way for you?"
"Is that Fan Xian from the Fan family who just passed by?" Zhou Chen pointed at the team of red-armored knights slowly leaving.
Wang Qinian's face straightened up and he replied in a low voice: "Sir, that man just now is indeed Young Master Fan Xian from Danzhou."
Zhou Chen asked: "How are others?"
"Ah, how is he? I chatted with him for a few words when I was little. I couldn't tell much, but I felt that he was different from the young masters in Kyoto."
Faced with Zhou Chen's questions, Wang Qinian naturally knew everything and expressed his thoughts.
Zhou Chen nodded: "Okay, you go and do your work. Lao He, go back home."
"Sir, go slowly." Wang Qinian said respectfully.
He waited until the carriage was far away before he straightened up and smiled happily.
"Although our Duke Zhen Guo is a great master, he is not domineering at all. It is so rare. Miss Sang Wen also got lucky. She met Duke Zhen Guo and will have a good life in the future."
In the carriage, Sang Wen asked Zhou Chen curiously: "Sir, are you interested in the illegitimate son of the Fan family?"
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "This Fan Xian, when I left Kyoto for training, I met him once in Danzhou. Don't underestimate him. His identity is not just as simple as the illegitimate son of Uncle Si Nan. He entered the capital today and will soon be
It will stir up the situation in Kyoto, and Kyoto will not be peaceful in the future. Just wait and see the good show."
Sang Wen was very surprised. He didn't expect Zhou Chen to evaluate Fan Xian like this.
To be praised like this by his own son, and to be married to the princess by Emperor Qing, maybe there is something special about Fan Xian?
Zhou Chen knows Fan Xian's origins better than anyone else. Fan Xian's entry into the capital is the beginning of the plot. Emperor Qing also worked hard for Fan Xian. When he first entered the capital, he created opportunities for him and Lin Wan'er to meet, and even cleared Fan Xian's desire.
The palace maid blocking the road.
Thinking about the plot of celebrating more than one year along the way, the carriage quickly returned to Zhou Mansion.
After returning home, Zhou Chen called Tong Quan.
"A few days ago you said that the second prince wanted to invite me to a banquet, right?"
"Back to the young master, yes, just three days ago, this is already the ninth invitation sent by the second prince."
Zhou Chen chuckled and said: "This second prince is indeed very interesting. Others send him once or twice and don't send it if they don't get a reply. But he is better, he sent it nine times, whether it is just a pretense or a sincere invitation, it is indeed
Take an unusual step."
In the plot, the second prince is an absolute villain, vicious, cruel, murderous, and careless about human life...
There are countless wrong and evil things he has done, but if you really want to compare with the prince Li Chengqian, the evil of the second prince is actually far less than that of the prince.
The Queen of Qing's evaluation of the prince is absolutely spot on. Prince Li Chengqian is most similar to Qing Emperor Li Yunqian. Whether it is personality, means, methods of doing things, etc., they are exactly the same.
Zhou Chen doesn't have a good impression of either of them. To be precise, he doesn't have a favorable impression of the royal family of Qing. The royal family of Qing is really worse than the other.
"Tong Quan, if you go and reply to the second prince, please tell me that I am free tomorrow and can get together at Yishi."
"Yes, I will make arrangements now."
In the second prince's residence, when Li Chengze learned Zhou Chen's reply, he couldn't believe it and asked Xie Bian who was standing aside.
"Bian, am I not dreaming? That person really replied to my letter and accepted my invitation?"
"Yes, Your Highness, the message just delivered by the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion is absolutely true."
The second prince scratched his head, feeling more and more strange.
"It always feels a bit strange. I have sent nine posts in total. The last time was three days ago. If I really wanted to agree, why did it take until today?"
"Bi'an, has anything happened at the Zhenguo Palace in the past few days? Or is there something big happening in Kyoto recently that I don't know about?"