Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 140: If you don’t give up, I will take you as my adoptive father!

This time the prince spent a huge amount of money, including various antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and a thick stack of silver notes worth 20,000 taels.

Liu Hong became more friendly towards Xin Qiwu.

Invite him to dinner.

Xin Qiwu was constantly complaining, if they had money, they would be colleagues in the Eastern Palace who loved each other? That was too realistic.

Shi Chanli hurried over, with obvious dark circles under his eyes.

He was not a good student, but he just relied on his dream of passing the imperial examination to memorize books for a week.

"Sir, Censor Lai impeached the father and son of the Fan family for not disciplining them properly, forcing them to stay home sick."

"Well... in that case, as the son-in-law of the Fan family, I have to go."

Liu Hong nodded slightly, thought for a while, and randomly selected a few calligraphy and paintings.

"Put these on! I haven't seen Fan Ruoruo for a long time. If she runs away from the wedding when the wedding date is approaching, I will lose face in the court."

Originally, Liu Hong was not worried that Fan Ruoruo would regret the engagement.

However, recently he and Fan Xian have been having some problems due to the establishment of the East Factory.

I don’t know what Fan Ruoruo, this brother-obsessed girl, is planning, but I have to be on guard.

Recently, there have been many hooligans idling around in Si Nanbo's mansion, and even the dog holes have been guarded by people.

"Now?"

Shi Chanli was a little surprised as it was almost dark.

I'm afraid it's not polite to visit now?
"Yes, right now."

Liu Hong said with certainty.

Pei Bo's carriage slowly drove out of the Minister's mansion and was approaching the Fan family mansion.

"boom……"

With a sound, the figure fell to his knees.

"Who dares to block Pei Bo's carriage?"

The guard drew his sword and a hidden crossbow appeared in his sleeve.

"Master Liu, I am He Zongwei! Do you remember? When I was young and frivolous, you taught me a lesson and made me change my ways."

He Zongwei's shameless voice rang out outside the carriage.

Liu Hong did not get out of the car, but gently lifted the curtain.

He Zongwei, who was known as the Kyoto talent, was thrown into a sack and beaten with bricks and sticks by Liu Hong and his gangsters.

The talented girl Fan Ruoruo, whom he had always secretly loved, was also snatched away by Liu Hong.

I didn't expect that he would be kneeling outside Liu Hong's carriage.

"He Zongwei, I remember you! Do you want to seek revenge on me?"

Liu Hong's tone was erratic.

This Kyoto talent is like a poisonous snake, and will bite you in the dark if you are not careful.

Therefore, since Liu Hong came to power, he has been secretly suppressing He Zongwei.

Originally, He Zongwei was a retainer of the Minister of Rites Guo Youzhi, and later defected to the Eastern Palace, but was obstructed by Liu Hong.

Now I am all alone, without any support in Kyoto.

"You are joking, sir! I have long heard that you have no son. If you do not abandon me, I would like to become your adopted son."

He Zongwei quickly waved his hands to explain, and then kowtowed several times on the ground again.

"???"

Liu Hong was completely stunned. Didn’t someone already worship him as godfather?

However, the fact that he was 27 years old and still had no children was indeed worrying.

This is also the main reason why Zhang Liang always gave advice to Liu Hong in secret and refused to rely on Liu Hong.

After all, there are now the Kyoto knights faction, the Danzhou bandits faction, the scholars faction, and the Qianlongwan meritorious officials faction.

The life and death, honor and disgrace of these groups under Liu Hong's command all depend on Liu Hong alone.

If Liu Hong died, his power would collapse.

"He Zongwei, you reminded me."

Liu Hong sighed. When Fatty Lu reminded him jokingly before, Liu Hong didn't take it seriously.

Now He Zongwei wants to become Liu Hong's godson, which completely scared Liu Hong awake.

Whether it's Lu Bu, who stabbed his adoptive father with his Fang Tian Hua Ji, or Brother Qiang, who was ready to support Uncle Tai in his old age.

These two adopted sons are both very filial!
Liu Hong looked at He Zongwei, who was kneeling on the ground, as obedient as a kitten, with murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Then he shook his head slowly, it's not worth it! As Fan Xian and Liu Hong's power rises, Emperor Qing will definitely arrange for someone to check and balance them. If He Zongwei is killed, the next unknown guy will be difficult to control without knowing his background.

"You want to become my disciple?"

Liu Hong suppressed the murderous intent in his eyes and looked at He Zongwei with interest.

This guy is really adaptable.

"Godfather...it would be a great honor for me to work under you."

He Zongwei's eyes lit up.

He was ready to join Fan Xian today, but was rejected by Fan Xian, who also implied that scholars needed integrity.

In desperation, he could only choose to turn to his former enemy Liu Hong.

"Then I'll give you a chance. This year's spring exam is a little different..."

Liu Hong got off the carriage and walked straight towards the main gate of Fan Mansion without paying any attention to He Zongwei who was kneeling on the ground.

"Let's go to the Minister's Mansion to find Zhang Liang tomorrow."

"Thank you, godfather! Thank you, godfather!"

He Zongwei's face showed ecstasy and he couldn't help but kowtow a few more times.

"Liu Hong, why are you here?"

Liu had just sent the imperial physician away and wiped the sweat from her forehead. When she saw Liu Hong coming, she was immediately surprised.

Liu Hong looked at Aunt Liu, who still had her charm, and bowed.

"Madam Liu, I am here to see my father-in-law and to check on Fan Xian's condition."

Liu's face tensed. Liu Hong, a soldier, was not as easy to fool as the imperial physician.

Besides, Liu Hong was determined to be a lone minister. If he discovered the disguise of Fan Xian and Fan Jian, father and son, it would be bad.

"Auntie, please go and do your work first. I will come and receive Mr. Liu."

Fan Ruoruo, who was wearing a light yellow elegant dress, quickened her pace and spoke softly when she saw Liu Hong.

"Ah? That's fine too."

Liu hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"Ms. Ruoruo, long time no see."

Liu Hong still had that nonchalant smile on his face, as if he was not surprised by Fan Ruoruo's arrival.

Fan Ruoruo bowed and saluted, inadvertently revealing a glimpse of her snow-white chest. Two years had passed, and Ruoruo had become a little more mature.

"Sir, you are not here to see my brother's condition, right?"

"I have studied the domineering Qi that your brother practices. Qi reversal is a normal phenomenon. I came here to discuss with Fan Xian and suspend the campaign to eradicate corruption in the court."

Liu Hong nodded, gently lifted Fan Ruoruo's arm, and indicated that there was no need to be so polite.

Fan Ruoruo looked at Liu Hong intently for a while.

My brother is right, Liu Hong is a pure bureaucrat.

Eradicating corruption is a matter of great importance to the country and the people. Liu Hong wants to speak up to dissuade them. Doesn't that mean he has something to hide?

I heard that Liu Hong never refuses gifts.

Liu Hong also noticed Fan Ruoruo's strange look and just shook his head.

Fan Ruoruo, this silly girl, has been fooled by Fan Xian and is beyond help.

In Fan Xian's yard, Wang Qinian pushed the pale-faced Fan Xian slowly over.

"Here's a suggestion for you. Don't fight with anyone recently! Otherwise, if you encounter a ninth-grade master and fight a protracted battle, you will surely die."

Liu Hong frowned when he saw that Fan Xian's meridians were faintly visible and his true energy was flowing backwards.

Fan Ruoruo glanced at Liu Hong and her eyes softened a lot.

"Liu Hong, why are you coming to my yard if you don't want to set up the East Factory? Are you trying to use me to establish your authority?"

Fan Xian spoke in a sarcastic tone.

Although Liu Hong's behavior was no different from that of the ancients, he still scared Fan Xian when he mentioned the East Factory.

As a time traveler, he knew the dangers of eunuchs controlling secret agencies.

If it weren't for the unified dynasty, if this had happened, the country would probably have been destroyed in four or five generations.

"Did Lai Mingchen come to see you today?"

Liu Hong picked up the red dates bought by Lai Mingchen. They were the size of a palm and looked particularly shabby compared to Fan Xian's large basin of red dates.

Fan Xian's eyes narrowed! Liu Hong was actually spying on their Fan Mansion.

"So what! Censor Lai and I have already discussed and decided to thoroughly investigate all corrupt officials in the court."

(End of this chapter)