Fan Xian returned to Fan Mansion from the palace with an angry and hungry stomach.
Today's family dinner made Fan Xian realize one thing. In the eyes of Emperor Qing, his illegitimate son was more of a minister than a son.
For Emperor Qing, sons were not scarce, and it didn't matter if he had one more or one less.
If someone threatens his rights, his own son can give them up.
Fan Xian suddenly understood many things. Why Emperor Qing had to kill his mother in the first place was because Ye Qingmei had the ability to take away his rights.
Since ancient times, the emperor has been a ruthless family. Emperor Qing is the kind of king who is talented and strategic. Emotions are not necessary. Family affection and love are both luxuries for the emperor.
After understanding this, Fan Xian just wants to escape from Kyoto, return to Danzhou, and continue to live his carefree life.
He understood better why his adoptive father Fan Jian only wanted him to be a rich man.
It's just that since the day Emperor Qing decreed the marriage, Fan Xian has been involved in the muddy waters of Kyoto. It's not easy to get out.
Fan Xian wanted to go to Wang Gang immediately. He felt that Wang Gang should be able to help him get out of his current predicament.
"Brother, you are finally back." Fan Ruoruo's voice interrupted Fan Xian's thoughts.
Fan Xian looked up and saw Fan Ruoruo appearing in front wearing men's clothing.
"Ruoruo, why are you dressed like this?" Fan Xian said in surprise.
Fan Ruoruo explained: "Brother, I want to go to Zuixianju to see my eldest brother. Can you accompany me?"
Fan Xian's head is covered with black lines.
Zuixianju is the largest brothel in Kyoto. Fan Ruoruo disguised herself as a man and visited the brothel. If Fan Jian found out, her legs would not be broken.
"Nonsense, is that where you, a girl, should go?" Fan Xian said with a straight face.
"So I changed into men's clothes!" Fan Ruoruo grabbed Fan Xian's hand and said coquettishly: "Brother, just take me to see big brother!"
Fan Xian frowned slightly, feeling that Fan Ruoruo was becoming more and more disgusted with him since he knew the truth.
"Are you okay?" Fan Ruoruo asked, shaking Fan Xian's arm.
"No, if father finds out, we won't be able to live with it." Fan Xian never let go.
Fan Ruoruo pouted and said aggrievedly: "It's not fair, why can you see Big Brother but I can't."
Fan Xian felt a little soft-hearted for a moment. After all, Fan Ruoruo and Wang Gang were brothers and sisters with the same father and mother.
"Didn't you see it before at Wang's Bufang?"
"That's different. At that time, I didn't know that shopkeeper Wang was the eldest brother!" Fan Ruoruo's eyes turned red.
"Ruoruo, don't cry, why don't you let me take you there?"
Fan Xian checked Fan Ruoruo's outfit again and sighed: "You are already a big girl, and you still cry. Are you ashamed?"
Fan Xian gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Fan Ruoruo's eyes. He suddenly stopped his hand, feeling that his current behavior was a bit too intimate, and withdrew his hand again.
Fan Ruoruo didn't feel anything. She burst into laughter and said, "Brother, let's go quickly!"
The brother and sister walked out of Fan Mansion and headed straight to Zuixianju. It was broad daylight and there were not many guests in Zuixianju, so it was more convenient to see Wang Gang.
When the two of them arrived at the gate of Zuixianju, they unexpectedly saw a familiar figure.
"Dad?" Fan Ruoruo shouted in surprise.
Fan Jian was standing at the door of Zuixianju, chatting with the madam. It seemed that he wanted to visit the brothel, but was stopped by the madam. This scene was a bit inconsistent no matter how you looked at it.
"Sir Fan, I have told you that Ms. Si Lili is an artist and not a prostitute. If you want to see her, you must obtain my consent." The madam told Fan Jian with an embarrassed expression.
"I'm not here to see Si Lili, no, that's not right, I'm just here to see Si Lili." Fan Jian said a little incoherently.
The old bustard said speechlessly: "Master Fan, I know that you hold a high and powerful position, but our Zuixianju has the rules of Zuixianju. Even if Your Majesty comes, Si Lili will only show off his skills and not his body."
Fan Jian was embarrassed. He came to Zuixianju because he wanted to see Si Lili, but actually he wanted to see his own son.
But Wang Gang's hiding place in Si Lili's boudoir was a top secret. Once it was leaked, the inspection agency alone would not let him go.
Fan Xian guessed Fan Jian's purpose in coming to Zuixianju and simply walked over.
"Father."
Fan Jian turned around when he heard the sound, and when he saw Fan Xian, his old face couldn't help but blush.
"Master Fan, you're here!" When the madam saw Fan Xian, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Please tell your father not to embarrass me."
Fan Xian smiled awkwardly and felt a little embarrassed.
The entire Fan family appears at Zuixianju, and I don’t know what message will be sent out in Kyoto tomorrow.
Fan Jian and his son went to a brothel together and took their daughter with them. Do they still want the reputation of the Fan family?
"Father, you'd better go home first!" Fan Xian pulled Fan Jian aside. Fan Ruoruo had already hid in a nearby alley for fear of being seen by his father.
"I just want to meet your elder brother." Fan Jian looked in the direction of Zuixianju, with that look in his eyes that made Fan Xian feel distressed.
"The fact that the manager is avoiding you means that my eldest brother doesn't want to see you." Fan Xian sighed.
"Your elder brother still refuses to forgive me. In fact, I just want to apologize to him in person." Fan Jian said bitterly.
"I will advise brother, you go home first and wait for news from me." Fan Xian said.
Fan Jian had no choice but to leave in frustration and return to Fan Mansion.
Fan Ruoruo then dared to run out and happily took her brother to visit the brothel, but was stopped by the madam.
"Mr. Fan, you are Miss Lili's distinguished guest. It's natural for you to go to her boudoir, but this little brother can't." The madam, who was such a person, could see through Fan Ruoruo's disguise as a man at a glance, but she didn't reveal it.
"She is my sister. I have admired Si Lili for a long time. I just want to meet her, so please do it conveniently." Fan Xian secretly handed a banknote to the madam.
The old bustard accepted the banknote, his eyes lit up and he said: "It turns out to be Miss Fan. You are known as the most talented woman in Kyoto. I also read the book "The Red Mansion". It is so well written."
Since Fan Ruoruo returned to Kyoto from Danzhou, Fan Xian has been corresponding with her. During this period, he also copied "A Dream of Red Mansions" to Fan Ruoruo to relieve his boredom.
Fan Ruoruo wanted to make Fan Xian famous, so she introduced "Dream of Red Mansions" to her best friends. Unexpectedly, she accidentally made "Red Mansions" famous in Kyoto, and Fan Ruoruo also became known as the most talented woman in Kyoto.
Fan Siche learned that "The Red Mansion" was written by Fan Xian, and thought about the two brothers opening a bookstore together to do business.
The madam was obviously a fan of "Red Mansions", so he pulled Fan Ruoruo and asked about the plot, leaving Fan Xian aside.
"Miss Fan, did Baoyu and Daiyu get together in the end?"
Fan Ruoruo glanced at Fan Xian awkwardly, feeling a little at a loss.
"Can we meet the manager first and then talk about the Red Mansion?" Fan Xian stood in front of Fan Ruoruo without leaving any trace.
The old bustard smiled and said, "I'll go ask Miss Lili first. If she agrees, that's fine. Miss Fan, please wait a moment."
Soon the madam left and returned, and Si Lili agreed that Fan Ruoruo should go to her boudoir.
Fan Ruoruo was so excited that she wanted to jump, but when she saw Si Lili in person, she only said one sentence.
"The Lord is not in Zuixianju, he has entered the palace."
Fan Xian was stunned when he heard this, and asked in confusion: "What does it mean that eldest brother entered the palace? Did he really go to the imperial kitchen to steal food?"
Manager Li Yingying smiled and said: "The Lord didn't tell me."
Fan Ruoruo was a little disappointed not to see her eldest brother, but she still asked Si Lili: "Miss Lili, are you my eldest brother's confidante?"
Si Lili said generously: "I am just the Lord's subordinate. Miss Fan can just call me Si Lili."
"Then I'll call you Sister Lili!" Fan Ruoruo happily took Si Lili's hand and asked, "How has my eldest brother been in these years? Has he gotten married?"
Si Lili replied: "My Lord is not married yet."
"For now?" Fan Ruoruo said excitedly: "So eldest brother has a girl he likes? Who is it? Do I recognize her?"
