It is said that Fan Xian and his party had already left Hangzhou and arrived in Wuzhou for almost half a month, but this matter was not disclosed except for a report to the emperor, so the people of Wuzhou did not know about it.
But there are no absolute secrets in the world, especially things like this kind of going back to the hometown to visit relatives, it is even more impossible to hide it from everyone, so it is not a big deal that Mr. Langtao, the first disciple of the Northern Qi State Master and the number one expert in the palace, knows the whereabouts of Fan Xian. unimaginable things.
And the southward movement of wolf peach involves an extremely interesting problem.
Beginning in the spring of the sixth year of Qingli, the Northern Qi sage Begonia Duoduo went to the south of the Yangtze River alone to meet Fan Xian. The story of the past few months has already spread all over the country, especially under Fan Xian's deliberate arrangement and the spread of rumors, everyone Many people believed that there was such an inexplicable, ambiguous and ambiguous relationship between Fan Xian, the imperial envoy of the Southern Dynasties, and Haitang, the Holy Maiden of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Just as Fan Xian was on that bed, the big quilt was similar to what Haitang and the two worried about. Such a romantic story between a man and a woman has not surprisingly touched the hearts of too many people. Nan Qing has not yet No matter what the reaction was, Bei Qi couldn't hold back anymore.
Haitang is Ku He's favorite disciple, the closest aunt of the Northern Qi Emperor, and the most beloved junior of the Northern Qi Empress Dowager.
Such an outstanding woman, such a strange woman with the image of Tianmai, who is responsible for raising the spirits of the subjects of the Northern Qi Dynasty and raising the morale of the whole country, is... in the legend... she is going to marry Nanqing!
This fact made the Northern Qi people angry, and also made the Northern Qi royal family anxious. Moreover, those people in high positions naturally knew Fan Xian's status in Nanqing, and also knew the disgraceful role Fan Xian played in that incident. The role—the emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty admired Fan Xian very much. Hypothetically speaking, he was at least a fan of Shitou Ji, referred to as Shifen. However, although the Empress Dowager was young, she was a bit stubborn, and she would not allow this to happen.
On the serious issue, on the issue of Uesugi Tiger, and on the issue of the Commander of Fusi of Jinyiwei Township, the young emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty had successfully forced his mother to make concessions, but when it came to marriage When it comes to the issue of face, the Empress Dowager of the Northern Qi Dynasty is still full of strength when she says a word, and it is impossible for the Little Emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty to hold on.
What's more, in that kind of deep thought abyss, the little emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty didn't necessarily want Haitang to marry into Fan's residence.
One is the problem of the millions of taels of silver, and the other is the problem of the little emperor's mind.
So the little emperor remained silent on this issue, but the empress dowager was in charge.
The Empress Dowager's opinion was very simple. How could a dignified saint of a country be involved in those filthy rumors? How could her beloved Duo Duo marry that rascal Fan Xian without a name.
So she sent a group of people headed by Langtao to invite Haitang back to Northern Qi. At the same time, she arranged a seemingly well-matched marriage for Haitang within the border.
In short, no matter what, Haitang cannot be allowed to marry Fan Xian.
This was what the entire Northern Qi State wanted.
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Regarding Haitang's marriage, the Empress Dowager promised the son of Marquis of Changning, her own nephew, the head of the Jinyi Guard, Mr. Wei Hua, the two were of similar age, and Wei Hua was indeed a capable minister with a high status, so they were indeed a good match.
It's just that Wei Hua is not a fool. First, he absolutely does not want to marry a woman who is more powerful than himself; second, he absolutely does not want to offend Fan Xian on this issue. Everyone knows that Fan Xian inherited Chen Pingping's The quirk, that is, to absolutely protect one's weaknesses and absolutely hold grudges.
What kind of enmity is this to take away a wife? Every time Wei Hua thought about what Fan Xian had done in Northern Qi, even though he was surrounded by Jin Yiwei's guards, he still felt a little chilled.
But no matter whether Wei Hua wanted to marry or not, he didn't have the guts to disobey the Queen Mother's will, so he had to send a letter in his own handwriting to the Overwatch Council in the south through Jin Yi's secret letter, explaining the matter to Fan Xian, and at the same time reminding him of the matter. Pick yourself out.
However, the people who went south still came, including the wolf peach who didn't eat oil and salt, and the female disciple of the wolf peach, Wei Hua's younger sister Wei Yingning.
Wei Yingning loved Haitang, just like all the girls in Northern Qi. She always thought that the commissioner of the Overwatch Council in the south used some shameful means to keep Haitang in Suzhou. When she learned that the Queen Mother had a decree When Aunt Haitang became his sister-in-law, she was the happiest person, so after coming to Qing Kingdom, she became the angriest person.
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From another point of view, what Fan Xian did and said was an unbearable humiliation to Haitang's future husband's family, the Marquis of Changning. That's why Wei Yingning acted so impulsively.
Just because she is impulsive, it doesn't mean that her master, Langtao, is also impulsive.
Langtao is the head disciple of Kuhe, a powerful character that can be named in the world, of course he knows why the queen mother sent his group to Nanqing, so after passing Wudu River, he went all the way south, but stopped in Wuzhou. He didn't go directly to Suzhou to pick up Haitang back to China.
Whether Haitang returns or not is not only a matter for Junior Sister Haitang, but also a matter for the young man in front of him.
Looking at Fan Xian's handsome face, Lang Tao couldn't help but sighed. If people like herself went to Suzhou to bring Haitang back to China, regardless of her junior sister's willingness, but without Fan Xian's permission, this enemy would It must have ended.
Everyone in the world now knows that Master Xiaofan from Nanqing and Haitang the Holy Maiden from Northern Qi are a match made in heaven.
Proud as a wolf peach, they didn't dare to provoke Fan Xian too much on this issue. Without Fan Xian's permission, they wanted to take Haitang back to Northern Qi, and they would face the pursuit and siege of the Nanqing army, so He asked a group of people to stay in Wuzhou, hoping to meet Fan Xian and report the matter.
But... Fan Xian clearly knew that these people were in Wuzhou, but he kept avoiding them.
This is also normal. If you know that your wife's natal family sent someone to let your wife marry someone else, who has the time in the Northern Qi Dynasty to care about it? It is good not to send troops to kill each other completely.
This is the background and prelude to the series of conflicts in the restaurant.
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Everyone in the Northern Qi Dynasty in the restaurant, hearing Fan Xian's frivolous words, especially those of uncles... couldn't help but feel angry, thinking that the people of Nanqing are really shameless, even talents like Fan Xian can't get rid of vulgarity, every time they act lowly The wind, how can there be no parents' order, the words of the matchmaker, and talk about the affairs of men and women
Langtao, who knew Fan Xian well, smiled wryly and said, "You know it's impossible, so why are you so persistent?"
Fan Xian rubbed his nose, as if there was something unpleasant smelling in it, and said with a sneer, "Brother, I don't know what you're talking about."
Langtao is Haitang's senior brother. Because of this reason, Fan Xian's words are more respectful. It's just that Wei Yingning's words are a little irritating to Wei Yingning's ears. She is really... the other party's niece.
Langtao thought for a while, smiled, clapped her hands, and told her disciples to leave the restaurant.
Fan Xian also smiled, lifted his front, and naturally sat directly opposite the other party. A subordinate of the Overwatch Council had brought tea, and the two sat across the table, relatively speechless.
Half a moment later, Langtao said gently, "You've been avoiding me all the time, and I'm always going to Suzhou."
Fan Xian nodded and said with a smile, "Suzhou has a nice view. Dodo and I often go shopping and like it very much."
Langtao's eyes narrowed slightly, and she turned around and said, "There are many things that you can't do whatever you want."
Fan Xian avoided answering, and said directly: "In my life, there is nothing I can't do that I want to do."
The so-called words are not speculative, but half a sentence is too much, Langtao frowned, not knowing what to do with the scoundrel in front of him, he could guess a little bit of Haitang's thoughts, so he felt that the task assigned by the queen mother was a bit tricky .
Fan Xian glanced at him, smiled lightly and said, "The Queen Mother of the Northern Qi Dynasty told you to go to Suzhou, so you can go... As for whether you can pick him up, what does it have to do with you?"
Hearing this, Langtao thought for a while, but instead laughed, with a trace of unfathomable meaning in his smile: "You are so confident, do you conclude that Dodo will not return to the country with me?"
Fan Xian was silent and didn't say anything. In this matter, Haitang's will occupies an absolutely important position, and no one can change anything. Whether it is the Northern Qi Dynasty or herself, they are just trying to influence her choice.
Langtao said warmly: "Maybe you are wrong. I came to Wuzhou to see you. I don't need your help to persuade her... I just want you to know that we are going to take her back. This is a matter of etiquette. Not asking for your consent."
Fan Xian gritted his teeth slightly, and said in a cold voice, "Her problem is my problem."
"I'm afraid... she doesn't think so." Langtao looked at her with a smile, "I'm a big brother who watched her grow up. Although you are on good terms with her now, what does she really think? I still need to be clear... She is a proud person, think about it, will she stay in Suzhou forever?"
Fan Xian was silent again. He knew that what Langtao said was right. Duoduo looked like a village girl and behaved gently, but in her bones, she had cultivated a strong self-confidence...and pride because of her powerful ability. It is indeed difficult to wait for myself in Suzhou.
The most important thing is... Fan Xian asked himself, so far, he couldn't promise anything to the other party.
This is a love story, this is a stallion story, in fact, this is just a story between people, a little sad, a little helpless.
"She is from Northern Qi," Langtao said softly, staring into Fan Xian's eyes, "This is not a concept imposed on her by anyone, but an understanding she formed since she was a child. When her own direction conflicts with the interests of the court and the people, You should be able to guess how she will choose."
Fan Xian suddenly frowned and said, "How have you ever respected her opinion?"
"No," Langtao retorted directly, "it's just... you've been influencing her opinions."
Fan Xian was a little angry, he slapped the table and said, "You people are also unreasonable."
Langtao looked at him without saying a word. After a long time, he broke the silence and said with a sneer: "What can you give my junior sister? I don't care what the queen mother thinks, what the master thinks... If you can marry her , I will stand by your side!"
This sentence is loud and powerful, and it is undeniable.
Fan Xian responded: "I have worked so hard to make this situation, of course, in order to marry her in the future."
Lang Tao said with a half-smile, "Why did you marry? Divorce your current wife?"
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This is in Wuzhou, Lin Ruofu's hometown, Fan Xian is Wuzhou's uncle, Wan'er's hometown... Whether it is Lin Waner or Haitang, it is impossible for her to be a concubine. On this issue, Fan Xian himself has no solution. A long time ago, he had ridiculed the eldest princess, thinking that the other party's eyes were limited because the other party had the limitations of her buttocks, but now he sadly discovered his own limitations.
I am not as good as Ye Qingmei, not as good as that old mother, I just sat in this world, but I have no way to break through the resistance of the world for the time being.
Seeing Fan Xian's expression, Langtao smiled faintly: "I came to Wuzhou to inform you out of courtesy. After all, you are the closest to us in Nanqing. It's not easy to keep these things from you. Do... To tell you the truth, if we arrive in Suzhou, Duo Duo will definitely follow us."
Fan Xian was silent, thinking about Duoduo's heart and temperament, knowing that what Langtao said was good, Duoduo is... too smart, so stupid, too compassionate, so he is too cruel to himself...
"Let's go to Suzhou."
Fan Xian didn't know if he wanted to understand something, so he said with a smile.
Now it was Langtao's turn to be stunned.
Fan Xian said gently: "I figured it out, it's always bad to be too selfish in this matter, and it's not good to let her bear the pressure of a country... Go back as soon as you come back, it's like going back to your mother's house."
Lang Tao smelled a trace of uncertainty from his words.
Fan Xian continued with a smile and said, "So what if you go back to Northern Qi? You know your junior sister... How could she marry Wei Hua... Your queen mother thinks too simple."
Wolf Peach snorted.
Fan Xian closed his eyes slightly, and a sneering smile appeared on the corner of his lips: "Even if you invited Ku He Guoshi to help, Haitang was forced to marry...but..."
"But what?"
"But... in this world, who else would dare to marry her?"
Fan Xian stared into Langtao's eyes, and uttered the most arrogant sentence since his rebirth. He sneered, sneered, and said slowly: "Everyone in the world knows that she is my woman... who dares to offend me to marry her?" Her? Wei Hua, does he have the guts?"
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There was a deathly silence in the restaurant, and a gentle breeze came outside, blowing the sweat on the two of them. Langtao was silent for a while, feeling the implication of burning everything in Fan Xian's words, and couldn't help laughing: "I really don't understand you...why you have to make this thing so horrible."
Fan Xian shook his head and said, "There are many things that seem small to you, but big to me."
Langtao was silent again, and after a long while smiled wryly and said, "What a naughty joke."
It was indeed a naughty joke. What the two of them were talking about was nothing other than the matter involving that woman.
Looking at Fan Xian's peaceful eyes, Langtao smiled lightly and said, "In this Wuzhou city, there are discussions about such things... Aren't you afraid that Xiangye Lin will feel uncomfortable, and the princess princess will not be happy?"
This was Fan Xian's fatal injury. The reason why Langtao dared to block him with words before was because of this. He predicted that Fan Xian would not dare to speak out certain things with confidence.
Fan Xian was slightly startled, ignored him, and just sneered, "I've already seen you today, why don't you go to Suzhou? Do you still want me to accompany you?"
Langtao didn't pay any attention to this sentence, and suddenly became a little distracted, and asked gently: "I have something to ask... Last year before the west mountain stone wall, was that man in black you?"
The words came so steeply and suddenly that Fan Xian couldn't react, but the training he had received since he was a child was solid, and he was stunned, and replied, "What man in black?"
About Xishan, about Xiao En, about the temple, Fan Xian had already confessed to Haitang, and from Haitang's mouth, he knew that Kuhe Guoshi had already discovered the problem... But this kind of thing can't be admitted even if killed Yes, it is only a moment to be able to stand up for a while.
Fan Xian believed in Haitang, she would never betray herself on such a crucial issue.
Sure enough, Langtao didn't ask any more questions, but said softly: "Since that's the case, then I won't talk anymore. I'm going to Suzhou and you are in Wuzhou. I just hope there won't be any problems in the future."
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There are bound to be problems.
Fan Xian calmed down and said softly: "There will be problems, if you dare to disregard her wishes... no matter who, even if it is your master, if you force her to marry, trust me... Really, please believe me .”
Very gentle words, but Lang Tao's heart was a little cold. He had already reached the ninth-rank upper realm, and he had already seen that although Fan Xian had made abnormal advances in the past six months, he was still not as old-fashioned as himself. If so, he still couldn't stop feeling cold.
"What do you believe in?"
Fan Xian smiled and said, "If you dare to force my second wife to marry, I will definitely find a way to destroy your Northern Qi."
Langtao remained silent. Regardless of whether Fan Xian's threat could be implemented or not, but with the relationship between the other party and Northern Qi, if such an important figure were to forcefully join Nanqing's Iron Blood Faction, it would still be a loss that no one could bear .
"Trust me," so Langtao said gently, "I won't let Junior Sister marry someone she doesn't want to marry."
Fan Xian thought for a while, smiled, stretched out his hand, and shook Langtao's generous and strong hand: "This is a man's promise."
A smile suddenly flashed in Langtao's eyes: "Maybe it's not just for men."
Fan Xian was slightly stunned, ignored it, and just said, "To answer your previous question... Regarding Dodo's matter, I just follow my father-in-law's opinion, no matter whether I can marry her or not, at least... I can't let others marry her."
Fan Xian's father-in-law was naturally Lin Ruofu, Lin Wan'er's biological father. No one would have thought that this old man would set such a rule for Fan Xian.