Chapter 1439: The Fourth Year of the Qingli Period, Fan Xian Enters the Capital, and the Story Begins

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 did not pay special attention to Fan Xian's affairs. With Wu Zhu's presence by his side, he was destined not to really encounter a life-and-death crisis, at least before entering Kyoto.

Wu Zhu is the strongest fighting force in this world. Even if he does not use laser eyes, his fighting power will not be weaker than the four great masters. No, now it should be the five great masters.

With the arrival of spring, Zhou Chen knew that the day when Fan Xian entered Kyoto had entered the countdown.

Especially some time ago, there were rumors that whoever could marry Princess Lin Wan'er would be able to control the inner treasury. Then Emperor Qing issued an order to grant marriage, and the person granted marriage was Fan Xian, the illegitimate son of Lin Wan'er and Si Nanbo Fan Jian.

After the announcement of this marriage order, it caused an uproar in Kyoto. On the one hand, it was because the inner treasury was of great importance, 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 financial power of the world. It is so important that it cannot be passed on to others.

If the transfer of the financial power of the inner treasury is just shocking, then the marriage between Fan Xian and Lin Wan'er is incredible.

Although Lin Wan'er is an illegitimate daughter, she is at least the daughter of the eldest princess and Prime Minister Lin Ruofu. She was also given the title of Princess. Even if she is an illegitimate child, her status is very noble.

But who is Fan Xian?

He is just the illegitimate son of Si Nanbo Fan Jian. Even if Fan Jian is the confidant of Emperor Qing, his illegitimate son cannot be on the stage, at least he is very different from Lin Wan'er.

Such a marriage was suddenly granted, and there was an uproar in Kyoto. No one could figure out what Emperor Qing wanted to do.

Others did not know what Emperor Qing was planning, but Zhou Chen knew it clearly.

The reason why Fan Xian was chosen was because of Fan Xian's identity and because he was dissatisfied with Li Yunrui who controlled the inner treasury.

At the same time, it was also to give Fan Xian a good excuse to enter the capital, because Fan Xian, who was raised in Danzhou, was entrusted with many plans and calculations by Emperor Qing.

Lin Wan'er is not only the daughter of the eldest princess Li Yunrui, but also the daughter of Prime Minister Lin Ruofu, and these two people are also the targets of Emperor Qing.

This is also the reason why Zhou Chen can't stand Emperor Qing. He obviously holds supreme power and powerful strength, but he always likes to use such despicable means of conspiracy and calculation, giving people a feeling that he can't be on the stage.

For Emperor Qing, Zhou Chen always has a feeling that Ye Qingmei and those subordinates of Emperor Qing have brought Emperor Qing to an overly high position, and then he slowly lost himself.

It can be said that eight out of ten tragic events in Joy of Life were caused by Emperor Qing.

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Outside the city of Kyoto, in a mountain villa suitable for outings.

The pleasant sound of the piano echoed between the mountains and forests, and Zhou Chen was also in the mood. He drew his sword and began to dance with the sword.

The dazzling sword dance, coupled with the pleasant sound of the piano, the inexplicable harmony, filled this place with vitality.

After the song ended, Sang Wen put down the pipa and poured tea for Zhou Chen.

"Young Master."

Zhou Chen took the teacup and drank it in one gulp, then poured another cup and handed it to Sang Wen.

"You drink too."

Sang Wen's face bloomed with a bright smile, and she drank the tea obediently, and then took out a handkerchief to wipe Zhou Chen's sweat, like a gentle young lady.

Since she was redeemed by Zhou Chen and came to Zhou's house, she felt that she had lived the best life.

Zhou Chen was a great master, a duke, and the head of a family, while she was just a prostitute who redeemed herself from a brothel.

But Zhou Chen treated her very well. There was no mistress in the house, and she was like half a mistress now. Now she was managing the accounts of the house.

There was never a shortage of gorgeous crowns and beautiful clothes, jewelry, and expensive rouge and powder, and they were delivered to her on her own initiative.

Zhou Chen spent more time with her than anyone else. When spring came, he took her out for an outing.

Such a day was something she had never dared to imagine before, so she was extremely satisfied and extremely grateful to Zhou Chen. All she could do was to serve Zhou Chen as well as she could.

If she could stay with Zhou Chen for the rest of her life, she would have no regrets even if she died.

"How is the financial situation of the mansion recently?" Zhou Chen asked casually.

Sang Wen replied, "This month is better than last month, but it's still a bit out of pocket."

Zhou Chen was not surprised. For noble families, nine out of ten are out of pocket. Their mansion is still relatively good. There are many in Kyoto that are worse off than theirs.

"Take your time, don't rush."

In his case, there shouldn't be too many people who want to give him money. He just doesn't want to bother. Otherwise, with his business skills alone, he would have a lot of money.

Although Sang Wen didn't know why Zhou Chen was so confident, she believed in him without a doubt. If the mansion was really short of money, she was willing to take out all her private money.

These days, Zhou Chen gave her a lot of money, jewelry and the like, plus her own savings, although not much, but she was willing to give it all to Zhou Chen.

Looking at the beautiful Sang Wen, Zhou Chen pulled her into his arms, let her sit on his legs, and gently smelled her fragrance.

Sang Wen's face flushed, but she leaned in Zhou Chen's arms very docilely, and her face also showed an enjoyment. She liked Zhou Chen holding her like this the most, which made her feel particularly safe. It would be great if she could be in Zhou Chen's arms for the rest of her life.

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 onto 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 of Si Nanbo 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. 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.

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 the father and daughter.

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 biological 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 had no emotion at all and remained the same unprincipled 'brother-controller' as before.

In short, from Zhou Chen's point of view, 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: "Lao 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 House in front of me. It should be the illegitimate son from the Fan House 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.

"The villain has met 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 person 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 can 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 and met Duke Zhen Guo. She will live 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 as simple as Si Nanbo's illegitimate son. He will soon stir up the situation in Kyoto when he enters the capital today. Kyoto will never be peaceful in the future. Wait and see."

Sang Wen was very surprised. He didn't expect Zhou Chen to evaluate Fan Xian like this.

To be evaluated like this by his own son, and to be married to the princess by Emperor Qing, maybe this Fan Xian really has something extraordinary?

Zhou Chen knew Fan Xian's origin better than anyone else. Fan Xian's entry into the capital was the beginning of the plot. Emperor Qing also took great pains for Fan Xian. As soon as he entered the capital, he created an opportunity for him and Lin Wan'er to meet, and even cleared the palace maids who wanted to block the way for Fan Xian.

Thinking about the plot of Joy of Life along the way, the carriage quickly returned to Zhou Mansion.

After returning to the mansion, Zhou Chen called Tong Quan.

"A few days ago you said the Second Prince wanted to invite me to a banquet, right?"

"Yes, young master, it was three days ago. This is the ninth invitation the Second Prince has sent."

Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "This Second Prince is really interesting. Others send invitations once or twice, and if there is no reply, they will stop sending invitations. But he sent nine invitations. Whether it is a pretense or a sincere invitation, it is really unusual."

In the plot, the Second Prince is an absolute villain. He is vicious, cruel, and kills people without hesitation. He takes human life lightly...

He has done countless wrong things, but if we really compare him with Crown Prince Li Chengqian, the Second Prince is actually not as evil as the Crown Prince.

The Queen of Qing's comment on the Crown Prince is absolutely accurate. Crown Prince Li Chengqian is most like Emperor Qing Li Yunqian. Whether it is personality, means, way of doing things, etc., they are exactly the same.

Zhou Chen has no good impression of these two people. To be precise, he has no good impression of the Qing royal family. The Qing royal family is really worse than the other.

"Tong Quan, go and tell the second prince that I'm free tomorrow and we can meet at Yishiju."

"Yes, I'll arrange it now."

At the second prince's residence, when Li Chengze learned of Zhou Chen's reply, he still couldn't believe it and asked Xie Bian beside him.

"Bian, I'm not dreaming, am I? That person really replied and accepted my invitation?"

"Yes, Your Highness, the message from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion just now is absolutely true."

The second prince scratched his head and felt more and more strange.

"It always feels a bit strange. I sent nine invitations in total, and the last one was three days ago. If I really wanted to agree, why would it be delayed until today?"

"Bian, has anything happened in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion in the past few days? Or has something big happened in Kyoto recently that I don't know about?"