All Heavens: From Joy of Life to The Great Feng Night Watchman

Ye Ling'er said with a smile, "Now I completely believe that you won't marry that bastard Fan Xian!"

A little over an hour after Lin Wan'er left, a depressed Fan Xian was visited by Li Hongcheng.

The Crown Prince's plan to become a chess master had just failed when the Second Prince's men arrived.

Li Hongcheng had naturally heard that Fan Xian had suffered a setback, but he didn't mention the disappointing incident.

He came to find Fan Xian because the Second Prince wanted to invite Fan Xian to dinner.

Chapter 78 Fan Xian: Is this Niulan Street? Let's beat up Guo Baokun!

Li Hongcheng said calmly, "Brother Fan winning the title of Junior Martial Arts Champion is a great blessing for Daqing."

"His Highness also praised the young prince for his excellent handling of the military affairs meeting."

"Your Highness has heard that Brother Fan has a very good impression of Ruowei, the courtesan of Zuixianju, and therefore would like to invite Brother Fan to Zuixianju for a gathering."

Fan Xian, Guo Baokun, and He Zongwei went to a brothel, specifically through a back door, which Guo Baokun claimed would be completely unknown to anyone.

Now, even the Second Prince knows that Fan Xian hired Ruowei to accompany him for drinks.

Fan Xian is unaware that the owner of Zuixianju is Li Hongcheng.

Li Hongcheng knew perfectly well which girl was with whom.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Your Highness. When would you like to arrange the meeting?"

Fan Xian was well aware of his situation. The Second Prince was trying to win him over with the aim of gaining control of the Imperial Treasury.

The Crown Prince's attempt to win him over was due to Emperor Qing's decree; he hadn't forgotten that the Crown Prince was determined to punish him in the capital.

Moreover, Xu Yunzhang is the Crown Prince's man, and the Crown Prince should be behind the assassination in Danzhou.

Therefore, Fan Xian already regards the Crown Prince and his cronies as enemies.

In the struggle for the throne, choosing the wrong side could lead to the destruction of one's family and clan, and Fan Xian did not want to take sides.

Since we'll be at odds with the Crown Prince sooner or later, we can't afford to offend the Second Prince unnecessarily, so we still have to go for the meal.

Lee Hong-sung said, "Let's set it for tomorrow then!"

Fan Xian readily agreed and told Fan Jian about it that evening.

Fan Jian did not object, saying, "Don't worry about the Chess Saint title; the Junior Martial Arts Champion title is the real honor."

"Actually, I also think that Guo Baokun's claim of being a chess master is a bit too arrogant."

"You must keep your appointment with the Second Prince. Have two guards accompany you. The capital has been unstable lately."

Fan Xian said nonchalantly, "Zong Zhui already told me that the rampant assassins are an illusion, created by the Surveillance Bureau and the Dragon Guard Manor."

"Besides, with a major battle imminent, assassins should be targeting important officials like you, not me!"

Fan Jian was comforted to see that Fan Xian was beginning to integrate into life in the capital and that his reputation was gradually improving.

"It's better to be careful... If there's no concrete evidence, we shouldn't bring up the assassination attempt in Danzhou again."

Fan Xian naturally knew that even if there was concrete evidence, Emperor Qing would not punish the Crown Prince.

This grudge can only be remembered; I'll take revenge when I have the chance.

"As for what Princess Yichen said today, don't take it to heart. After all, you injured her close friend."

Fan Xian said seriously, "My love for the princess has nothing to do with whether His Majesty bestows a marriage upon me or not."

"Even without the imperial decree of marriage, I would still pursue her. Now that there is an imperial decree, I have an even better chance!"

Fan Jian smiled with satisfaction, "Very good, that's ambitious!"

Guangxin Palace.

Li Yunrui couldn't help but chuckle as she listened to the female official report on the day's events.

"Wan'er is indeed my daughter. I couldn't tell when she was sick, but now her true nature is showing."

"Not wanting to marry Fan Xian, she didn't just sit and wait for her fate. She went straight to his door, smashed his nameplate, and told him to his face that she would never marry him!"

"I'm growing to love this daughter more and more!"

The female official said, "Today, the princess is dressed in all black, and she has the same elegance as His Highness!"

Li Yunrui turned around in surprise and said incredulously, "Wan'er is wearing black too?"

"She's always worn white since she was little, but she's really grown up now."

Sending her a few custom-made black dresses is a small token of a mother's affection.

She didn't like Lin Wan'er's delicate and gentle image before, feeling it didn't suit her.

The usually eccentric Li Yunrui was extremely pleased with Lin Wan'er's transformation.

The female official continued, "Your Highness, news came from Si Lili that the Second Prince has arranged to meet Fan Xian at Zuixianju tomorrow."

"Since the courtesan Ruowei was notified in advance, and Ruowei is Si Lili's subordinate, Si Lili learned about the news."

A glint of ruthlessness flashed in Li Yunrui's eyes, and then he said resolutely, "Great, the opportunity has finally arrived!"

Previously, Fan Xian had been participating in the Youth Martial Arts Tournament, often appearing under the watchful eyes of others, and thus had not had a good opportunity to make a move.

"Si Lili is really sensible. Her life is in our hands, so she has to work for us."

"How are the preparations going with Lin Gong?"

The female official replied, "Among the spies that Shen Zhong sold to us last time, there was one named Cheng Jushu, who was a peak eighth-rank external martial artist."

"This person is ruthless and arrogant, making him the best candidate to assassinate Fan Xian. Young Master Lin obtained the Northern Qi spy token from Si Lili, which allows him to command that monster to assassinate Fan Xian."

"In addition, as Your Highness instructed, Young Master Lin found a pair of female assassins from Northern Qi. The two sisters came from the Si Gu Jian Sect of Dongyi City."

After listening, Li Yunrui frowned and said, "Lin Gong is quite reliable in his dealings with spies from Northern Qi and assassins from Dongyi City."

"However, Li Chang'an's Shadow Guards have been frequently loitering around the city lately, so these three people may not be enough."

The female official replied, "Young Master Lin has also considered this. There are four seventh-rank assassins from the Northern Qi martial arts world available as backup. I wonder if Your Highness agrees?"

Li Yunrui's eyes turned cold as he said, "Forget about reserves, mobilize the entire force tomorrow! One peak eighth-rank, and six upper seventh-rank."

"Tell Lin Gong to plan carefully. His Majesty values ​​Fan Xian so much. If we can't kill him in one blow this time, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky if we try again!"

The female official said in a deep voice, "As you command, I will go to the Prime Minister's residence again tonight."

Prime Minister's Mansion.

Lin Wan'er first escorted the in high spirits Ye Ling'er back to the Ye residence, and then happily returned home.

Lin Gong stood at the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence and respectfully cupped his hands to Lin Wan'er, "Welcome back, Lady Lin, after your challenge!"

"I never imagined that Wan'er's chess skills were just as good as her dominoes skills!"

Lin Wan'er usually plays Pai Gow at the Prime Minister's residence and has never lost.

"Thank you for the guards you provided, Second Brother. It is thanks to them that Wan'er is so confident."

After chatting for a while, Lin Wan'er returned to her room with the female guard.

"My second brother said that you two will be following me from now on, but I still don't know your names?"

The two female guards knelt on one knee at the same time, their expressions respectful. "Princess, you can call us Daiyu and Baochai, just like the Prince."

Upon hearing these two names, Lin Wan'er's face lit up with joy. "The Twelve Beauties! Were you two sent by Prince Yong?"

Daiyu and Baochai are slightly less talented, having only recently broken through to the eighth rank. Li Chang'an had them impersonate seventh-rank officials to infiltrate the Prime Minister's residence, so as to legitimately protect Lin Wan'er.

Li Chang'an knew that Fan Xian had feelings for Lin Wan'er. Although Fan Xian wouldn't do anything excessive, it was still necessary to take precautions.

The two women answered in unison, "We sisters are hereby ordered by His Highness Prince Yong to protect the Princess from now on!"

Lin Wan'er turned around, her beautiful face blooming like a peach blossom. Her husband still cared about her!

In the secret chamber of Prince Yong's mansion, Jing Ni also learned that Fan Xian had been challenged by Lin Wan'er and had to keep an appointment with the Second Prince.

The expansion of the Shadow Guard has been completed recently, and Li Chang'an now spends his days in seclusion cultivating.

Jingni thought this matter was not important; His Highness's cultivation was the most urgent task, so she didn't report it to Li Chang'an at all.

The next day.

In the pavilion of Zuixianju.

Li Chengze took off his shoes and was eating a large red date.

The courtesan, Ruowei, served at the side, carefully preparing the tea.

Li Hongcheng stood outside the hall, looking at the sun, and said, "Your Highness, Fan Xian should be arriving soon."

Li Chengze said slowly, "No rush, it's just that I'm early."

The courtesan, Ruowei, brought over the prepared tea, but before Li Chengze could even drink it, the cup suddenly cracked.

Ruowei said nervously, "Your Highness, I'll change the cup right away!"

Li Chengze frowned and said, "Something's not right. A sudden crack is an ominous sign!"

Ruowei went to change the cup, but found Silili gracefully walking into the pavilion.

"Your Highness is overthinking it. It's probably because the cup was too cold and the tea was too hot that it cracked."