The raindrops hit the roof of the carriage, making a muffled sound. Fan Xian closed his eyes and rested his mind. After walking for an unknown amount of time, he found that the carriage had finally stopped. Opening the door of the carriage with both hands, Fan Xian smiled slightly, and walked into the rain outside the car, only to find that an umbrella had already covered the top of his head, shielding the wind and rain. Seep under the umbrella.
Wang Qinian was dressed in black, holding an umbrella to protect the top of Fan Xian's head, behind him were seven tiger guards with long knives on their backs, lined up on both sides of Fan Xian silently.
Fan Xian was wearing a dark thin cloak today, with a layer of plain long gown underneath, and underneath that was hidden the night clothes he had prepared before leaving Beijing. Vigorous face, looks very energetic.
"Fan Tisi, please come this way." Jin Yiwei, who was in charge of leading the way, stretched out his hand expressionlessly and led everyone into a courtyard. The courtyard was in a side alley, Fan Xian tilted his head slightly, he could faintly hear the commotion ahead, and asked with a smile, "It seems to be the backyard of the brothel."
The Jinyi guard who led the way froze, and immediately replied with a smile: "Master Tisi has amazing hearing. This is the backyard of Panshan Forest. Master Shen always likes to entertain distinguished guests here."
Fan Xian knew that Panshanlin was a place that was said to be the most high-level sensual venue in the Northern Qi Dynasty. The first founding emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty used to be a frequent visitor here. Smiling and nodding, he stepped on the stagnant water on the stone slab and walked into the backyard. There are many bamboo shadows in the courtyard, and there are layers of rockeries, and Jin Yiwei spies can be seen everywhere. These people are obviously guards, and they did not deliberately hide their bodies.
Along the way, Wang Qinian held up an umbrella, and the seven tiger guards followed silently. Using Fan Xian as an arrow, they walked indifferently and confidently into the depths of the small courtyard.
Along the way, seeing this group of colleagues from the enemy country in the south, the guards in royal clothes couldn't help being a little surprised, surprised at the courage of the other party, and surprised at the youth of the big man in front of the other party.
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With a swish, Wang Qinian put away his umbrella and silently retreated behind Fan Xian. Fan Xian put his hands behind his back and squinted at the courtyard. The living room here was quite large, with a large flower round table in the middle, and there was still a lot of space around it. The various decorations were extremely exquisite. The round table was wide enough to seat fifteen or six people, but at this time only two people were seated.
One of them was dressed like a very ordinary rich man, with a silk hat and a jade wrench between his fingers. When this person saw Fan Xian coming in, two unusually cold lights began to burst out from his extremely ordinary eyes. He looked directly into Fan Xian's face, and after a long while, he opened his mouth and said:
"Fan Tisi? I have admired your name for a long time. When I saw him today, it really is extraordinary."
Fan Xian didn't answer the polite words right away, but he smacked in his heart. The Jinyiwei of the Northern Qi Dynasty always called himself the official name of the chief division. It seems that the conversation this time was between the Overwatch Council and the Jinyiwei, not between the court. diplomatic negotiations. He raised his right hand and deftly undid the buckle around his neck with two fingers, and the thin cloak on his body slid down his back.
Wang Qiche followed him as early as possible.
Fan Xian sat on the other side of the big round table, looked at the rich man on the opposite side, and found that his eyebrows were extremely thick, as if they had been painted, he couldn't help smiling and said, "Master Shen is so cold to everyone in the world, why do you treat me like this?" So polite?"
It turned out that this person was Mr. Shen Zhong, the Commander of Fusi of Jinyiwei Town in Northern Qi Dynasty. Heavy hand controls the countless brocade guards in the north, he is truly a formidable figure that can be counted in the world, but unexpectedly he looks like such an ordinary rich man. If it wasn't in the files of the Overwatch Council, the records of this person were extremely detailed, and Fan Xian would definitely not be able to recognize the identity of the other party.
"You're not being polite." Commander Shen sighed, looking at Fan Xian's handsome face, he couldn't help but shook his head, "Master Fan is famous for his poems and essays, and I, a rough old man, admire him very much. I never thought In the last two months, I suddenly got news that Fan Xian and Fan Shixian had become the commissioner of the Overwatch Council of the Southern Dynasty... This... This official really can't figure out what Mr. Chen is thinking? People like Master Fan, How can you live like us ditch rats?"
Fan Xian chuckled, and replied: "Lord Shen is self-effacing. Being an official for thousands of miles is only for money. No matter what you do, one is to benefit the court, and the other... is nothing more than seeking a place to settle down for oneself. "
The words were a bit vain, and he sighed deeply in his heart. He couldn't help but underestimate this colleague from the Southern Dynasty when he met for the first time. After all, he was a young man, and his words and deeds were a bit rough. I really don't know what Chen Pingping is thinking, and I don't know why the terrifying emperor in the south agreed to this seemingly absurd personnel arrangement of the Overwatch Council.
In fact, as the commander of Fusi of Jinyiwei Township in the Northern Qi Dynasty, Zhong Zhong has always had an indescribable admiration for his colleagues in the south, and he is even more respectful and in awe of the cripple sitting in a wheelchair. He still couldn't understand how his counterparts in the south could gain the complete trust of Emperor Nanqing, unlike himself, standing tremblingly in the court, and he didn't know that one day, he would be treated like a pair of worn-out shoes by the people in the palace throw away.
As soon as he was distracted, Zhong Zhong woke up immediately. He knew why the other party, as an envoy, ventured through Marquis Changning to ask to meet him. The huge benefits contained in that transaction couldn't help Shen Shen to be indifferent, and he couldn't help but be indifferent to him in the palace. not tempted.
"For things like gold and silver, no one would think too much." Zhong Zhong suddenly smiled and said, "It's just that the old man can't see clearly, what benefits can our Zhen Fu Division get from this matter?"
Fan Xian waved his hand, and Wang Qinian and the seven tiger guards retreated. Zhong Zhong also nodded, and the rest of the idlers in the hall also retreated. Fan Xian glanced at the person sitting next to Shen Zhong with some surprise. The person was dressed luxuriously, but he didn't have the royal feeling that Fan Xian was familiar with. He probably wasn't someone sent by the Northern Qi Palace to listen, so why was he qualified? continue to sit here
"This is Mr. Cui." Zhong introduced.
The young master stood up and saluted Fan Xian, but there was a look of self-respect on his face. Fan Xian frowned and asked, "People from the Qing Kingdom?"
Zhong Zhong laughed loudly and said: "I thought you two knew each other before. I want to teach Fan Tisi to know that this Mr. Cui is the second son of the Cui family in Nanqing. The Cui family and the Fan family have always been known as the same family. son."
Fan Xian frowned and said, "Master Shen, what do you mean?"
A gloomy look flashed in the heavy eyes, and he said lightly: "Master Fan, isn't he going to talk about business? I want to teach you to know, in fact... I have been doing this business for many years, so I want to know, Master Fan has There is no more benefit for me."
Fan Xian tilted his head slightly, looked at that Young Master Cui, trying to see something on his face. Suddenly he asked: "Young Master Cui, did you want to come to today's banquet, or did your elders want you to come?"
"How can I miss such a grand event?" Young Master Cui didn't seem to be very afraid of Fan Xian.
In fact, the matter has become very clear at this point. This Mr. Cui obviously represents the interests of the Cui family, and behind the Cui family... is naturally the eldest princess who is far away in Xinyang. It's not that Fan Xian never thought that the eldest princess can get a lot of benefits from the inner treasury by smuggling, but he didn't expect that the commander of Jinyiwei Town Fusi in front of him would actually pull the eldest princess' spokesperson Got to the table!
What made Fan Xian even more furious was that this little bastard surnamed Cui actually dared to actually sit on the table and use it as a bargaining chip for the other party. The eldest princess has something to ask of herself at the moment, so it is impossible for her to take action to destroy her affairs. It must be this son named Cui who has made his own decision!
Fan Xian took the initiative to contact Shen Chong. On the one hand, he wanted to find a way, and on the other hand, he actually wanted to attack Xinyang's source of money. He didn't expect that the Northern Qi court would play such a trick. All the games that should have been secretly bid, It's all on the bright side.
Seemingly seeing his displeasure, he said with a heavy smile, "Lord Fan, you might as well explain this matter clearly. Everyone wants to make a fortune. This Mr. Cui overlaps with the business you plan to do. I can't do both. Eat, I naturally want to hear your opinions."
Fan Xian regained his composure, looked at Mr. Cui and said calmly, "I never thought Mr. Cui would have the guts to do such a big deal."
"Where Master Fan is so courageous." Young Master Cui replied with a slight smile.
Seeing the embarrassment of the scene, Shen Zhong smiled and said: "Young Master Cui is also a child of a family, and there are several high-ranking officials in the southern imperial court in his family, but he is currently traveling abroad, and he will be an official in the imperial court one day in the future. The two of you should get closer."
Hearing these words, Fan Xian sneered in his heart, looked at Shen Shen and said, "Master Shen, you may have forgotten my identity, what kind of aristocratic family is really not in my eyes."
After saying this, Fan Xian stood up, and went out of the hall without even saying hello. Wang Qinian had already followed him with an umbrella, and the seven tiger guards held the handles of long knives in their hands, and escorted the adults out of the courtyard. Go, kill all the way, no one dares to stop those Jin Yiwei.
Hearing the gentle sound of the carriage outside the courtyard, Fan Xian left without any politeness.
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Seemingly unexpected that Fan Xian would show such a violent reaction, he froze in place heavily. He has been immersed in the officialdom for decades, and has seen a lot of various interest negotiations, but he has never encountered such a situation. This young commissioner surnamed Fan's behavior style is beyond everyone's expectations .
He rolled his eyes, turned his head and said with a gentle smile: "Young Master Cui, this Mr. Fan is really a sweetheart."
Mr. Cui's face turned blue and red. What Fan Xian said earlier really hurt his self-esteem. Fan Xian actually said he didn't care about such a family! He thought bitterly, what is your Fan family? He drank a glass of stuffy wine, but felt something was wrong in his heart.
He looked at him heavily, without saying a word.
Suddenly, Mr. Cui's hands trembled. Only then did he think of Fan Xian's identity in the Overwatch Council, and that he was the eldest princess' son-in-law after all. His face turned pale with fright, and he looked into his heavy eyes, becoming extremely resentful and cursing. Said: "Master Shen, you tricked me into coming here, do you want me to die?"