Chapter 837 Fan Xian's Hopes Are Dashed

Just as Fan Xian arrived at the Fan Mansion, Qin Hao also returned to the military camp of the Military Affairs Division.

"Where are the women who were just captured?"

The captain of the guards reported: "Sir, according to your instructions, they are all locked up in the small dark room."

"Yes."

The captain of the guards reminded: "Sir, should we try them?"

"No need, just lock them up and don't let anyone get close."

These maids are the eldest princess's people. The patrol team received the tip-off in advance, which was naturally the work of Emperor Qing. The reason why they were handed over to Qin Hao was to test whether he would be bribed by the eldest princess.

Once these maids were rescued or died in the Military Affairs Division for no reason, Qin Hao would have no way to defend himself.

Similarly, if Qin Hao pried open the mouths of these maids and obtained testimony that was unfavorable to the eldest princess, he would completely stand on the opposite side of the eldest princess. This crazy woman could do anything. Under the condition that the eldest princess did not provoke him, Qin Hao did not intend to make a feud with this crazy woman.

The same is true for these palace maids. Not to mention that they still have a glimmer of hope, once they reveal the truth, they will only die. After all, the crazy princess is still useful to Emperor Qing for the time being.

Just as Qin Hao expected, Guo Youzhi came before he even sat down.

"Commander Qin has worked hard. He has lived and eaten with the soldiers in the barracks for the past three months. He is a famous general."

Qin Hao smiled and said, "Minister Guo, you are too kind. It's just a matter of being loyal to the emperor."

Guo Youzhi's face changed slightly when he heard this. He, an old official, naturally understood that Qin Hao's words were to tell him that these people were captured in front of Emperor Qing. If he handed them over to him, Emperor Qing would have no way to explain.

"Commander Qin has been in office for three months, and the capital has taken on a new look. He is truly a capable minister who can govern the world. His talent is a bit wasted in the army. If he gives up his military career and pursues literature, he may become a high-ranking official in the future."

Qin Hao just smiled but did not respond. Qing State is known for its military power, and the status of military commanders is not low. Moreover, he is also a disciple of Ye Liuyun. His future development in the army will definitely be more stable than that of a civil servant. As for joining the prince? In front of the old cunning Emperor Qing, the prince is still too naive and has no chance of winning.

Seeing this, Guo Youzhi also understood Qin Hao's attitude and could only hurried back to report to the prince.

At the same time, after Fan Xian entered the Fan Mansion, he first confused Versace with his words, and then used Aunt Liu's power to show off. Just when he was about to have a head-on conflict with Versace, Fan Ruoruo rushed back. After driving Versace away, Fan Ruoruo took Fan Xian to her room. The two siblings who had not seen each other for many years naturally had to exchange pleasantries.

After Fan Xian put the chicken leg in his hand into the wooden box, he suddenly thought of something.

"By the way, when I passed by the Qing Temple when I entered Beijing, I met Qin Hao. Do you still remember him?"

Fan Ruoruo turned away angrily: "Don't mention this person to me!"

"There has been no news for so many years. He didn't come to see me after entering Beijing for so long. I gave him a rag doll at the beginning."

Fan Xian asked in confusion: "What rag doll?"

"That's it. It's just a rag doll. This is not important. Brother, when you met him in the Qing Temple, what did you talk about?" Fan Ruoruo stammered and changed the subject.

Fan Xian thought for a moment: "We didn't talk about anything. He seemed to be a bodyguard for a distinguished person today. He didn't say a few words to me."

"Ruoruo, let me ask you a question. Are those 'urban management officers' who catch people and fine them on the streets, and the parking lots with white lines drawn on them, created by Qin Hao?"

Talking about this, Fan Ruoruo became interested: "Brother, do you think this is good? Let me tell you, most of the streets in the capital were very dirty before, and those places near the river were very smelly every summer. Now the streets are much cleaner and tidier, and there are rarely any carriages stuck."

"As for the urban management officers you mentioned, I don't quite understand. The Bingmasi does have a patrol team that specializes in catching people who dump garbage indiscriminately, and those white lines were also created by the Bingmasi."

Fan Xian now suspected that Qin Hao was a "time traveler" like him, which could also explain why he didn't behave like a child since he was a child.

Just as Fan Xian was lost in thought, a servant came to report that Fan Jian had returned home.

Fan Xian was more puzzled than curious about this "father" whom he had never met for many years.

"Brother, then you go first. I'll keep this chicken leg for you."

"Okay."

Then, Fan Xian went to see Fan Jian. Fan Xian would not give in to Fan Jian's "arranged marriage", so Fan Jian asked him a soul-searching question: What do you rely on to make a living?

Fan Xian confidently said: soap, glass, white sugar, but found that these things had been made by Ye Qingmei a long time ago, and she also established a huge business. Now the business has been owned by the royal family, which is now the inner treasury controlled by the eldest princess.

Fan Xian, who was hit hard, could not help but sigh to the sky: Why did you give birth to a mother when you have a son?

To be honest, Fan Jian treated Fan Xian better than his own son. Even when Fan Xian refused to marry Lin Wan'er, he did not force him, but planned to take it slowly.

At dinner, the family had a harmonious and friendly exchange. Only Versace felt that his mother's behavior was very strange, and she treated Fan Xian, an illegitimate son, better than her own son.

The next day, Fan Xian agreed to go out with Fan Sizhe, and together with Fan Ruoruo, the three of them rode in the same carriage.

Not long after, a group of thugs surrounded the carriage. Just when Teng Zijing, disguised as a groom, was about to teach the gang a lesson, a group of patrols arrested several people.

"Master, help!"

When Versace heard this, he panicked. He jumped out of the car and saw that the servants he was looking for were beaten with bruises and swollen faces. He immediately pretended not to know them.

"Lord Commander."

"Lord Commander."

Qin Hao happened to be passing by the next court, and when he saw this farce, he roughly guessed what was going on, so he jokingly said to Versace: "Master Fan, you really don't know these people, I will take them back to the Military and Horse Division, turn around If you don’t have a few taels of silver to redeem someone, you can’t do it.”

When Versace heard that he was going to be fined, he immediately became anxious: "Why is it so expensive to redeem a person? You are more ruthless than robbing money."

"There's no way, there are so many people in the Military and Horse Division, it's hard for them to eat like horses, so brothers have to eat, right?"

"No, we have something to discuss. Don't just fine me money."

In the carriage, Fan Xian and Fan Ruoruo also got out of the carriage when they heard the noise outside.

Fan Ruoruo was only five years old when she left Danzhou. Now she has become a slim figure, with energetic eyebrows, a delicate nose, and cherry-like lips, gathered together on an oval face. At first glance, it is not too stunning, but If you look closely, it is very attractive, with a playful beauty.

Fan Xian smiled at Qin Hao and said, "I didn't expect to meet you again here."

"What a coincidence." Qin Hao dismounted and walked to Fan Ruoruo as he spoke.

"Ruoruo, I haven't seen you for many years, why don't you even say hello?"

Fan Ruoruo said angrily: "This young master is joking. I have never seen him before. How come we haven't seen him for so many years? I can't afford to reach him."

Sure enough, women regardless of age are very vindictive.

"I have been living in Dongyi City with my master these years. The place where I live is really inaccessible and difficult to communicate with."

"Hmph, then you haven't come to see me for three months since you returned to Beijing. It shows that you still don't take me to heart." Fan Ruoruo said angrily.

There were people laughing and joking around.

"This official can't tell. I blame you for not going to find her earlier."

Hearing this, Fan Ruoruo shyly hid in the carriage again.

Versace, on the other hand, saw that Fan Xian and Qin Hao knew each other and was reluctant to pay, so he shamelessly begged Fan Xian to intercede for him.

Fan Xian put his hand on Versace's shoulder: "In other words, you did find these people?"

"No, no, I feel sorry for them," Versace said guiltily.

Fan Xian spread his hands: "You don't even know me, so what can I ask for on your behalf? These days, it's hard to repay a debt of gratitude."

After speaking, he walked to Qin Hao.

"It's rare that we meet by fate. Let's have a meal together. We haven't seen each other for many years. Let's talk?"

"Okay, meeting an old friend in a foreign country is one of the great joys in life, but it is also a great revelation in life."

Versace watched helplessly as his men were taken away by the patrol, and then looked at Qin Hao and Fan Xian, who were arm-in-arm, getting into the carriage with a sad face.

"Sister, I only promise to treat you and Fan Xian. Don't put that kid's debt on me."

Fan Ruoruo glared at him fiercely: "How many times have I told you, brother, please don't call me by my first name. If you do it again next time, I will slap you severely."

Versace wanted to cry but had no tears.

A group of people came to the downstairs of Yishiju, a prestigious restaurant in the capital. Suddenly, a woman with a child in her arms walked up to them.

"How many of you, do you want a book?"

"Banned books."

Fan Xian tentatively took the booklet with the words "Red Mansion" written on the cover and handed it to Qin Hao: "Have you read this book?"

Qin Hao secretly laughed in his heart. Fan Xian was obviously testing whether he was a time traveler.

"I have an impression that this book has been popular in the capital for some time."

Fan Xian was greatly disappointed, and asked unwillingly: "What about before coming to the capital? I haven't seen him before?"

"No."

Fan Ruoruo saw this and said to Fan Xian: "Brother, didn't you write this book? How could he have seen it before coming to the capital?"

"But this is wrong. How could he not know the Four Great Classics?"

The woman selling the book saw several people but showed no intention of buying the book. She was a little impatient and said, "Do you want it? I'm leaving."

"How many volumes is this book?" Versace asked curiously.

"Eight taels."

Versace's eyes widened: "Eight taels? This shabby book sells for eight taels, why don't you grab it?"

The woman selling the book said angrily: "Why do you, a little official, speak so unpleasantly? Just forget it if you don't buy it."

As he was about to leave, Fan Xian winked at Fan Ruoruo: "Ruoruo, you guys go up first, I'll be there in a moment."

"Brother, be careful."

Qin Hao did not follow him. The person selling the book was Wang Qinian. His Qinggong was the best among the great masters. It was difficult to catch him in complex terrain. Besides, Wang Qinian was specially prepared by Chen Pingping for Fan Xian. , he would not join in the fun. As the King of Night in Nanqing, except for Fan Xian, Chen Pingping had never been merciless to anyone else.

A group of three people entered the restaurant. The shopkeeper recognized Qin Hao and immediately arranged the best private room for them.

Fan Ruoruo coughed lightly and said to Versace, "You go out first, I have something to tell him."

Versace said aggrievedly: "Sister, why do you have to carry me behind your back?"

"Versace!"

As soon as Fan Ruoruo glared, Versace immediately gave up and got out dejectedly.

Qin Hao secretly laughed. When Versace saw Fan Ruoruo, he was like a mouse seeing a cat.

"What's so funny? After so many years, there's been no news at all. I cried secretly several times." Fan Ruoruo kept complaining and venting her grievances. Suddenly, a strange-looking rag doll appeared in front of her, and she stopped complaining instantly.

"You still have this with you?" Fan Ruoruo sniffed, trying not to let her tears fall.

Qin Hao said softly, "I have been carrying it with me all these years and have never left it."

"Hmph, then why have you been back to Beijing for so long and not come to see me?"

"I just returned to Beijing and took the position of the commander of the military department. It's really a lot of things. I haven't even been home for three months. Today I just have some free time and was about to go to your house. I just happened to meet you on the street."

Fan Ruoruo's eyes were shining: "Is what you said true?"

"Absolutely true, if you tell a lie, you will be punished."

"Hmph, you are now a fourth-rank official, and you are a favorite of His Majesty. Who dares to punish you?"

Qin Hao smiled and teased: "Oh? It turns out that sister Ruoruo cares so much about my affairs."

"Bah, who cares about you, I... I just happened to hear other sisters talking about it when they were chatting," Fan Ruoruo said with a guilty conscience.

At this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open by Versace, and he said impatiently.

"Sister, how long are you going to chat? Fan Xian and the others are back."

Fan Ruoruo's pretty face was slightly red, and she gave Fan Sizhe a cold look: "You are the only one who talks too much, come in."

After Fan Xian entered the private room, he still tried to test Qin Hao.

"Are you familiar with the term chengguan?"

Qin Hao pretended to think: "I don't remember."

"Then how did you think of asking Bingmasi to formulate those rules?"

"Bingmasi is short of money, and when it is poor, it will think of change."

"What about the parking lot and the market?"

"The fine can only solve the urgent problem, and the long-term benefits of the parking lot and the market are the long-term solution."

Fan Xian held his forehead and sighed: "Is he really not a time traveler?"

Fan Ruoruo asked with some concern: "Brother, what's wrong with you, are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"Nothing, just suddenly a little disappointed." Fan Xian waved his hand.

Fan Xian has the consciousness of a modern person, and he always feels out of tune with this era. This loneliness is actually very painful, just like in the Tang Brick World, Yun Ye's motivation for opening the academy was that he was too lonely. He wanted to make some Tang people become like him, with modern thinking, as if this would allow him to return to modern society.

Fan Xian is the same. After he found out that Qin Hao might be a "time traveler", he suddenly felt that he had a companion.

But the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. At this moment, Fan Xian felt unprecedented loneliness.

Qin Hao only mourned for Fan Xian for three seconds for his experience.