Chapter 843: The Defenses Are Loosened

At the same time, Wang Qinian came to Fan Mansion to deliver the case file to Fan Xian as agreed. He thought it was troublesome to go through the main entrance, so he secretly climbed over the wall and sneaked into Fan Xian's house and handed him Teng Zijing's case file.

Fan Xian opened the case file and saw the news that Teng Zijing's wife and children were killed by Guo Baokun. Teng Zijing saw that his face was solemn, snatched the case file, and saw the news that his wife and children were killed. Fan Xian was afraid that he would act impulsively, but Teng Zijing could not listen to anything. He deliberately turned against Fan Xian in public and was determined to avenge his family alone.

Fan Xian knew that Teng Zijing wanted to distance himself from 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 playboy by nature. He often hangs out in the brothels and boats along the Liujing River. However, the Guo family has strict family education and does not allow him to stay overnight. Guo Baokun must return home before midnight."

Fan Xian saw Fan Ruoruo answering fluently, and couldn't help asking curiously: "How do you know all this?"

"Guo Baokun and my brother don't get along. I guess you will have a conflict sooner or later. I secretly asked someone to find out about him. Now it really came in handy. Brother, are you going to teach him a lesson?"

Facing the eager Fan Ruoruo, Fan Xian held his forehead for a while. Why did he feel that this sister had a restless heart hidden under the appearance of a lady from a noble family?

"Don't worry about this. The less you know, the better." Fan Xian said and asked: "Who is the most famous courtesan along the Liujing River?"

"Who else can it be? Isn't it that Si Lili." Fan Ruoruo said angrily.

Seeing his sister suddenly lose her temper, Fan Xian couldn't help but ask in confusion: "Do you know this Si Lili?"

"No."

"No, why do you say that?"

Fan Ruoruo hesitated, but didn't say anything. Fan Xian didn't care about these things and was about to leave, but was stopped by Fan Ruoruo.

"Brother, are you going to find that Si Lili?"

"Yeah."

Fan Ruoruo said sourly: "Do you men like such wanton women?"

"You? Who else?"

"No one. Brother, can you take me with you?"

Fan Xian was shocked and quickly refused: "How can a brother take his sister to visit a brothel? If my father knew, he would peel my skin."

"It's better if we don't let him know. Besides, I don't feel at ease if you go alone. What if you are fascinated by that Si Lili, what will happen to Sister Chicken Legs?" Fan Ruoruo racked her brains and finally found a seemingly reasonable reason.

"No matter how beautiful a woman is, she can't compare to the chicken leg girl's finger. Stop it. I really have something important tonight. It's inconvenient to take you there. Wait at home obediently."

Looking at Fan Xian's back as he left quickly, Fan Ruoruo angrily hammered the table: "Hmph, if you don't let me go, I'll go anyway. I want to see the true face of this vixen."

On the other side, a street in the capital that was originally bustling was now guarded by a group of guards holding sharp blades. Xie Bian held a sword to protect the second prince.

"I like to have fun with the people, but I don't like people."

While speaking, Prince Jing came over and whispered in his ear.

"Fan Xian asked you to drink wine? It's interesting." The second prince raised 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? Why did he suddenly want to go and have sex with her? Do you think I should go or not?"

"Of course I have to go. Have you decided on a place?"

"Not yet. They said they would let me decide."

The second prince took a bite of the meat bun in his hand, clapped his hands, and said with a sly smile, "Then let's book it at Zuixianju."

Prince Jing hesitated after hearing this: "Zuixianju, do you mean Si Lili? But I heard that she is not with Commander Qin."

"Last night, that old man Guo Youzhi invited him to the mansion for a banquet, and then stayed on Si Lili's flower boat. Do you think he has been bribed by the prince?" The second prince sneered.

"Rumor has it that even a hero can't resist the temptation of beauty, but I don't think he can be bribed by a woman."

"Then give it a try, and test the waters. If the Eastern Palace takes over such an important position as the Military Department, will I have a good life in the future?"

Soon, the servants of Prince Jing's mansion came to Zuixianju to pay the deposit.

Si Lili was sitting in front of the dressing table. After hearing the maid's report, she frowned and asked, "Did Prince Jing specify that I should accompany Fan Xian?"

"That's what the servants in Prince Jing's mansion said, and they also gave a large sum of money."

"Okay, I know, 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 all heard it, 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 the maid away, Si Lili looked at Qin Hao with resentment: "Prince Jing seems to be coming for you this time."

"Prince Jing is the direct descendant of the second prince, there's nothing strange about testing him." Qin Hao sat down calmly and poured himself a cup of tea.

Si Lili snorted, "Aren't you afraid that I'll poison your tea?"

"All the poisons in this world that can work on ninth-grade masters are rare. You are not so extravagant as to use them casually. Besides, you don't dare to gamble. Once you lose the bet, you know the consequences." Qin Hao walked behind Si Lili and pressed her smooth shoulders.

Si Lili trembled all over and her breathing became rapid.

"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 as he lifted it.

Si Lili raised his face, looking like he was complaining and crying: "Is 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?"

Si Lili's long eyelashes trembled.

"Don't play such little tricks 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.

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, painted boats are passing through it, the boats are decorated with lights and colors, resplendent, and the velvet curtains are fluttering, covering up the gorgeously dressed people in the cabin. , chatting and laughing dignitaries and dancers and singers. The musicians gently plucked the strings on the boat, and the melodious music drifted in the wind, creating a scene of revelry and wealth.

"Your Highness, Fan is late?" Fan Xian raised his hand to Prince Jing.

Prince Jing smiled and waved his hands: "No, no, I came early. Brother Fan came just in time. It's just that the courtesans by the Liujing River heard that Brother Fan was coming, so they have all been looking forward to it."

"His Royal Highness is joking, how can I have such a big face?"

"Hey, I'm afraid Brother Fan doesn't know. Your song "Ascend the High" has been known to everyone for a long time. I'm not exaggerating at all. If you don't believe me, you'll know as soon as 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 have outstanding appearance and talent. .

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 old 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 oirans 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, that's right. 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. On the flower boat, this scene was seen by many people.

"Hmph, this manager is really short of men. Commander Qin can't satisfy him. 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 enemies with Mr. Fan because of this?"

"Hush, be careful, you are risking your life? Are you allowed to discuss such a noble person?"

After getting on the flower boat, Fan Xian drugged the manager, laid her down on the bed, found 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 a figure in the corner of the room. When he looked closely, she smiled.

"Master Qin didn't say 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 and reached out to grab the wooden comb in her hand. At the same time, he leaned forward. 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 give you back "Freedom."

Si Lili's pupils suddenly dilated, but he soon calmed down: "Freedom? Unless Master Qin can lead his army to destroy Northern Qi one day."

"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, he is 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 laughed in his heart. Fan Jian was just one of them. This guy had many backers.

It was a calm night, but 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-stage sweepers.

Guo Youzhi was so angry when he saw his son's miserable condition and heard that his son was beaten like this by Fan Xian. When the talented man He Zongwei saw this, he knew that his chance 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 muddy water. Due to Guo You's high position, she could only let the police 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. He was so drunk that 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.

"Lord Mei, Miss Lili is just a witness in the investigation, not a criminal. It seems that there is 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, your Majesty will know about it."

"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 face and don't interfere again."

"Your Majesty's decree!" Qin Hao suddenly shouted loudly.

Everyone present was stunned for a moment, and then they all knelt down. Even the prince had to kneel down in the direction of the palace. No one doubted the authenticity of this oral instruction. This was a 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's eyes suddenly looked brighter when she looked at Qin Hao. 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 just after seeing Qin Hao.

"This time, let's see how you explain it to your father, my dear brother."