At the same time, Wang Qinian came to Fan's Mansion to deliver the case file to Fan Xian as agreed. He thought it would be troublesome to go through the front door, so he secretly climbed over the wall and sneaked into Fan Xian's house and handed Teng Zijing's case file to him.
Fan Xian opened the case file and saw at a glance the news that Teng Zijing's wife and children were driven to death by Guo Baokun. Seeing his solemn expression, Teng Zijing grabbed the case file and his eyes were filled with tears when he saw the news that his wife and children had been killed. Fan Xian was afraid of him
Acting impulsively, Teng Zijing could no longer listen to anything. He deliberately fell out with Fan Xian in public, determined to avenge his family alone.
Fan Xian knew that Teng Zijing wanted to cut off the relationship with him and would definitely avenge his wife and children tonight, so he asked Fan Ruoruo where he could find Guo Baokun.
"Guo Baokun is a romantic by nature and hangs around the brothels and flower boats along the Liujing River all year round. However, the Guo family's upbringing is very strict and he is not allowed to stay outside. Guo Baokun will definitely return home before midnight."
Seeing Fan Ruoruo's fluent answers, Fan Xian couldn't help but curiously asked: "How do you know this?"
"Guo Baokun doesn't get along with my brother. I guess you will have a conflict sooner or later. I asked someone to find out about him in private. It has come in handy now. Brother, do you want to teach him a lesson?"
Facing Fan Ruoruo who was eager to try, Fan Xian raised his forehead for a while. How did he feel that this sister had a restless heart hidden under her ladylike appearance?
"Don't worry about this. The less you know, the better." Fan Xian said and asked, "Who is the most famous oiran along the Liujing River?"
"Who else could it be, but that manager?" Fan Ruoruo said angrily.
When Fan Xian saw his sister losing her temper suddenly, he couldn't help but asked in confusion: "Do you know this Si Lili?"
"do not know."
"I don't know, why do you have such a tone?"
Fan Ruoruo hesitated but said nothing. Fan Xian couldn't care less about this and was about to leave, but was stopped by Fan Ruoruo.
"Brother, are you going to find that manager?"
"Um."
Fan Ruoruo said sourly: "Do you men all like such wild women?"
"You? Who else?"
"No one...Brother, can you take me with you?"
Fan Xian was startled and refused quickly: "How can I bring my own sister to a brothel? If my father knew about it, he would still have to take my skin off."
"It's better if we don't let him know. Besides, I don't worry about you going alone. What if you are fascinated by that manager? What will Sister-in-law do?" Fan Ruoruo searched and finally found a seemingly reasonable one.
reasons.
"No matter how beautiful the women in the world are, they can't compare to a finger of a chicken-leg girl. Don't make trouble. I really have something very important tonight. It's inconvenient to take you there. Just wait at home."
Seeing Fan Xian's back quickly leaving, Fan Ruoruo hammered the table angrily: "Humph, you won't let me go. I'll go instead. I want to see the true face of this vixen."
.......
On the other side, an originally bustling street in the capital was now guarded by a group of guards with sharp blades guarding the entrance and exit. Xie Bian was guarding the second prince with a sword.
"As a person, I like to have fun with the people, but I don't like people."
While he was talking, Prince Jing came over and whispered in his ear.
"Fan Xian asked you to drink wine? That's interesting." The corner of the second prince's lips curled up into a playful smile.
Prince Jing asked in confusion: "Didn't you say before that Fan Xian fell in love with a woman at first sight, so why did he suddenly want to look for flowers again? Do you think I should go or not?"
"Of course I want to go. Have you booked a place?"
"Not yet, I was told to make the decision."
The second prince took a bite of the meat bun in his hand, clapped his hands, and said with a bad smile: "Then let's stay at Zuixianju."
Prince Jing hesitated when he heard this: "Zui Xianju, you mean Si Lili? But I heard that she is not with Commander Qin..."
"Last night, that old man Guo Youzhi invited him to a banquet at his residence, and later stayed on Si Lili's flower boat. Do you think he might have been bribed by the prince?" the second prince sneered.
"There are rumors that he is a hero but a beauty, but I don't think he can be bribed by a woman."
"Then let's try and ask for directions. If the East Palace is in such an important position as the Military and Horse Division, will I still be able to live a good life in the future?"
.......
Soon, the servants of Prince Jing's palace came to Zuixianju and made a deposit.
Si Lili was sitting in front of the dressing table. When he heard the maid's report, he couldn't help frowning and asked: "Prince Jing, did you specify that I should accompany Fan Xian?"
"That's what the servants of Prince Jing's Mansion said, and they gave me a large sum of money."
"Okay, I understand, you go down first."
After the maid left, Si Lili clapped her hands, and a woman dressed as a warrior emerged from the shadows of the room.
"You have heard it, please send the news to Commander Qin."
"yes."
Not long after, Qin Hao came to Si Lili's flower boat.
"You go down first."
"yes."
After driving away the maid, Si Lili looked at Qin Hao with resentful eyes: "Prince Jing seems to be here for you this time."
"Prince Jing is the direct descendant of the second prince. Let's test it out. There is nothing surprising." Qin Hao sat down calmly and poured himself a cup of tea.
Si Lili snorted: "Aren't you afraid that I will poison the tea?"
"The poisons in this world that can affect ninth-level masters are all treasures. You are not luxurious enough to use them casually, not to mention you don't dare to gamble. Once you lose the bet, you know the consequences." Qin Hao said lightly.
He walked up behind Si Lili and held her soft shoulders.
Si Lili trembled all over and his breathing became rapid.
"Then what if Prince Jing lets me stay with Fan Xian tonight?"
"Then just stay overnight. Don't worry, he's not interested in you like me." Qin Hao teased Si Lili's chin, lifting his chin.
Si Lili raised his face, looking like he was complaining and crying: "Isn't the innocence of the slave family worthless in the eyes of Mr. Qin?"
The smile on Qin Hao's face gradually turned cold: "In that case, why don't I redeem you in the house, but then I'm afraid that the Jin Yiwei will not let you go easily, right?"
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"Don't play tricks like this with me in the future. The only one who can help you now is me." Qin Hao took back his right hand and whispered in Si Lili's ear.
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The moon is half hidden, the stars are dotted, the banks of the Liujing River are already brightly lit, red lanterns are hanging high, strings of them are in full swing, and painted boats are passing through it. The boats are decorated with lanterns and colors, resplendent and magnificent, and the velvet curtains are fluttering, covering up the gorgeously dressed people in the cabin.
, dignitaries and dancers and singers chatted and laughed happily. The musicians gently plucked the strings on the boat, and the melodious music floated in the wind. It was a scene of intoxication and wealth.
"Your Highness, Fan is late?" Fan Xian raised his hand towards Prince Jing.
Prince Jing smiled and waved his hands: "No, no, I came early, Brother Fan came just in time, but the oirans by the Liujing River heard that Brother Fan was coming, and all of them have been looking forward to it for a long time."
"His Royal Highness, you are joking. How can I have such great dignity?"
"Oh, I'm afraid Brother Fan doesn't know. Your song "Ascend the High" is already known to everyone. I'm not exaggerating at all. If you don't believe me, you'll know after you go in."
Prince Jing was indeed right. Fan Xian's arrival attracted the attention of all the girls along the Liujing River. Ancient poets were somewhat like songwriters in the entertainment industry in later generations. Every courtesan must be a person with outstanding appearance and talent.
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But there is also competition among oirans. The more famous an oiran is, the higher her status will be. The best way to stand out among many oirans is to ask a famous poet to write a poem for her.
This is also the reason why so-called romantic talents such as Tang Bohu and Liu Yong can stay in brothels all year round and still have plenty of food and clothing. Every poem they write for the oiran can double the oiran's worth, and even the brothel's old madam will treat them like a king.
Guests will even give them money in return.
In the eyes of the madam, a rich man like Du Shiniang's mistress Li Jia is just a leek, and will be kicked away mercilessly as long as he squeezes out the last bit of his money.
Fan Xian was very satisfied with this scene. The reason why he visited the brothel with such a big fanfare today was to create an alibi. Naturally, the more people could see it, the better.
Just as the courtesans were showing their hospitality to Fan Xian, Si Lili's flower boat also docked. Prince Jing patted Fan Xian on the shoulder and said playfully.
"Brother Fan, Miss Si Lili is now the leading courtesan in the capital. You are very lucky tonight."
Fan Xian pretended to be surprised: "Oh, yes, isn't this too expensive?"
"Spending money? Didn't Brother Fan invite me to drink wine today?"
The smile on Fan Xian's face gradually solidified, and suddenly he felt like he had shot himself with a rock.
However, when things came to a head, he had no choice but to drink wine with Prince Jing. Soon, Fan Xian showed that he was too drunk. Finally, with the help of Si Lili, the two went up together.
There was a flower boat, and this scene was seen by many people.
"Hmph, this manager is really short of men. One Commander Qin couldn't satisfy him, so today he abducted Mr. Fan on a flower boat."
"Tsk, tsk, I knew from the first day she came to Liujinghe that she is just a slutty bitch. She usually pretends to be human. Damn."
"Hey, tell me, does Si Lili put a hat on Commander Qin? Will Commander Qin become enmity with Mr. Fan because of this?"
"Shhh, be careful what you say, you are risking your life? Are you allowed to discuss such a noble person?"
After boarding the flower boat, Fan Xian drugged Si Lili, laid her down on the bed, made some traces of their intimacy, and left the flower boat.
It wasn't until Fan Xian's footsteps gradually moved away that Si Lili slowly opened his eyes.
After briefly arranging Fan Xian's messy hair, Si Lili sat in front of the dressing table, but suddenly noticed that a figure had appeared in the corner of the room. When he took a closer look, she smiled.
"Master Qin said that Master Fan is a gentleman and would not touch the slave family. Why did he come here late at night? Is it because he is afraid that the slave family will suffer a loss?"
Qin Hao walked up behind Si Lili, reached out and grabbed the wooden comb in her hand, and leaned forward at the same time. As the distance between the two became closer, Si Lili's breathing became more and more rapid.
"What? Are you afraid that I will eat you? If you come to Nanqing to be a spy, you have to put your life and death aside, not to mention your body. You are not a qualified spy."
Si Lili tried hard to adjust his breathing: "Who is born to like to be manipulated by others? If the slave family hadn't had a sudden change in the family and had to live outside, who would be willing to be a spy!"
"Finally told a few truths." Qin Hao put the wooden comb into Si Lili's hand with satisfaction, and then comforted him softly: "Don't worry, as long as you play tricks on me, one day I will free you from the shackles and return the favor to you.
Free body."
Si Lili's pupils suddenly dilated, but he soon calmed down: "Freedom? Unless one day Mr. Qin can lead his army to destroy Northern Qi."
"you do not believe me?"
"The slave family is still more willing to believe what is happening in front of them. For example, Mr. Fan spent so much money, but in the end he just stunned the slave family. I am afraid that he has an agenda. If the slave family is implicated, I am afraid that it will ruin Master Qin's good deeds."
Qin Hao waved his hand lightly: "Don't worry about him. This guy is very tough backstage. There is no need for me to cover up for him."
"Backstage? Mr. Qin is talking about Uncle Sinan?"
Facing Si Lili's question, Qin Hao secretly smiled in his heart. Fan Jian was just one of them. This guy had many backers.
It was a peaceful night, except that in a dark street in the capital, a young man who had just returned home from drinking wine in a brothel was put in a sack for no apparent reason and beaten severely.
It wasn't until the next morning that he was discovered by early sweepers.
Guo Youzhi saw his son's miserable condition and heard that his son was beaten like this by Fan Xian. He was so angry that he turned blue. When the talented man He Zongwei saw this, he knew that his opportunity had come, so he took the initiative to write a complaint for Guo Baokun and went to Jingzhao Mansion.
Complain.
Yin Mei, who was in charge of the ceremony in Jingzhao Mansion, originally did not want to go into this troubled waters. Due to Guo You's high position, she could only ask the police to go to Fan Mansion to get the person.
After the police officer arrived at Fan's Mansion, he was almost rejected by Aunt Liu, and then beaten out by Versace with a broom. Finally, Fan Xian took the initiative to follow the police officer to Jingzhao Mansion, which ended the farce.
When they arrived at the court of Jingzhao Mansion, the two sides began to confront each other.
Faced with He Zongwei's accusation, Fan Xian denied it.
"Master Mei, last night Fan drank flower wine by the Liujing River and got very drunk. He ended up sleeping on the soft couch of the oiran manager. He just returned home this morning. The servants of Zuixianju and the manager
Girls Lili can all testify."
Naturally, He Zongwei would not let Fan Xian off easily, so he asked to summon witnesses.
Si Lili naturally agreed with Fan Xian's statement. Upon seeing this, Mei Zhili thought that Fan Xian had no time to commit the crime and wanted to close the case. However, the prince suddenly came to Jingzhao Mansion.
Under the strong suggestion of the prince, Mei Zhili was about to torture Si Lili.
"Master Mei, Miss Lili is just a witness in the investigation, not a criminal. There seems to be no article in Qingguo's laws that allows for the torture of witnesses at will, right?"
Qin Hao's appearance surprised everyone present.
The prince walked up to Qin Hao and gritted his teeth and said: "Commander Qin, this matter has nothing to do with you, why bother meddling in other people's business."
Qin Hao whispered: "Your Highness, the Jingzhao Mansion's measures are based on the law. If you interfere so rashly, if His Majesty finds out..."
"Now that the matter has come to this, if I just let this person go, wouldn't it be a disgrace? Commander Qin, please give me a good look and don't interfere again."
Everyone present was stunned for a moment, and then they knelt down one after another. Even the prince had to kneel down in the direction of the palace. No one doubted the authenticity of this oral instruction. This was the crime of robbing a family and exterminating a clan. They believed that Qin Hao did not dare to lie.
Preach the imperial edict.
Si Lili looked at Qin Hao with a brighter look in her eyes. At this moment, she finally believed that this man was really capable of protecting her.
On a carriage outside the gate of Jingzhao Mansion, Xie Bi'an whispered in the ear of the second prince, who immediately gave the order: "Turn around and go back to the mansion."
Then he was secretly glad that he had not walked into Jingzhao Mansion after seeing Qin Hao just now.
"This time, let's see how you explain it to your father, my dear brother."