Film and Television Daqing: Starting with the Heaven-Covering Technique and the Devouring Demon Art

"Your Highness, I am ready."

Li Chengtian nodded slightly, satisfied with Si Lili's actions. He then stepped out of the room first, walked towards Li Di standing at the door, and asked in a serious tone:

Where is the third brother now?

Li Di bowed respectfully to Li Chengtian, then answered directly:

"Your Highness, the Third Prince is currently at Tingxue Pavilion, enjoying tea with another courtesan."

Li Chengtian nodded, signaling Li Di to lead the way, and the group prepared to head to Tingxue Pavilion.

Not long after, Li Chengtian, led by Li Di, arrived at Tingxue Pavilion.

Standing outside the door, you can hear Li Chengze reciting "climbing high".

So Li Chengtian pushed the door open and entered, shouting:

"Third brother, you seem to be in a good mood! You can even recite poetry."

When the Third Prince Li Chengze saw Li Chengtian, he was also taken aback. After glancing at Si Lili, he walked over directly, pulled Li Chengtian to sit down, and said with a smile:

"Second Brother, what brings you to Zuixianju today?!"

Li Chengtian understood the meaning behind Li Chengze's words and laughed as he scolded:

"Don't play dumb with me. You know why I'm here."

Li Chengze feigned doubt and asked:

"Oh? Second brother, did you come here to see me?"

Li Chengtian laughed and scolded:

"Stop pretending. I know that Zuixianju is your business, Third Brother, that's why I came here to find you."

As he spoke, Li Chengtian leaned close to Li Chengze's ear and whispered:

"I've come today to redeem this courtesan, Si Lili."

At this point, Li Chengtian patted Li Chengze on the shoulder and laughed:

"Third brother, you won't ask me for the money to redeem the courtesan, will you?"

When Li Chengze heard that Li Chengtian wanted to take advantage of his courtesan for free, he immediately looked helpless and said with a wry smile:

"Second brother, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Besides, does your Prince Qin's mansion really need this little bit of money?"

Li Chengtian shook his head:

"You don't understand, nothing is more fun than getting something for free."

The Third Prince rolled his eyes at Li Chengtian's words and said:

"Fine, I'll take it for free!"

After Li Chengtian saw Li Chengze agree, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. He then reached out and picked up the tea that had been prepared for him on the table, took a small sip, and savored the aroma of the tea spreading in his mouth.

He put down his teacup and smiled at Li Chengze, saying:

Since you're so generous, Third Brother, Second Brother certainly won't let you suffer a loss.

I have some news here that might be of some value to you.

Just now, the illegitimate son of the Fan family was assassinated while passing through Niulan Street. He was seriously injured, and even one of his guards died on the spot.

Upon hearing this news, Li Chengze's face instantly darkened.

He stood up abruptly, staring sharply at Li Chengtian, his eyes flashing with anger and doubt.

However, Li Chengtian waved his hand casually, indicating to Li Chengze not to misunderstand.

Don't look at me like that, I didn't arrange this.

However, as fate would have it, my bodyguard Li Tian happened to be on my orders to return to the manor to retrieve some money. On his way, he passed by Niulan Street and happened to save the life of the Fan family's illegitimate son.

Without him, this illegitimate child would probably have lost his life long ago.

Li Chengtian explained in a calm tone.

He then added:

Moreover, I just received news that it seems that it was because you invited the illegitimate son of the Fan family to Zuixianju that he was ambushed and assassinated on the way.

Of course, this is just a rumor, and I'm not sure if it's true.

After Li Chengtian finished speaking, he slowly stood up and straightened his robes.

He smiled, glanced at Li Chengze, and then led Li Di and Si Lili out of Tingxue Pavilion.

After hearing Li Chengtian's words, the Third Prince Li Chengze immediately lost his interest in drinking tea.

He knew in his heart that this could not possibly have been done by Li Chengtian, and that the person who could have done such a thing must be related to the Crown Prince.

So he hurriedly took Xie Bi'an and left Zuixianju.

As time went by, two hours passed.

Inside the Fan residence, Fan Xian awoke from his coma and, seeing Wang Qinian and Fan Ruoruo by his bedside, immediately asked:

"How is Teng Zijing?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qinian's face darkened, and he silently lowered his head.

Seeing this, Fan Xian felt a sense of foreboding and hurriedly asked:

"What exactly happened? Tell me quickly!"

Wang Qinian dared not meet Fan Xian's gaze directly, and said in a low voice:

“Guard Teng…he…he has already…”

Fan Xian's eyes widened in shock, his body trembled slightly, his hands clenched into fists, and he roared through gritted teeth:

"Ah! No matter what, I must avenge him!"

Fan Ruoruo looked at Fan Xian with heartache and anxiously advised him:

"Brother! Your most important thing right now is to heal your injuries."

Only when you regain your health will you be able to do the things you want to do!

Wang Qinian nodded in agreement:

"Yes, Lord Fan, your health must be the priority. Let's talk about everything after you've recovered."

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Chapter 29 The Second Brother, I've Never Seen Him Through

Inside the Imperial Palace, in the Guangxin Palace.

The eldest princess was in the garden, arranging pots of delicate, vibrant flowers with great interest.

At this moment, a trusted female official rushed over to report:

"Your Highness, the assassination attempt failed! Cheng Jushu is dead, but Fan Xian is unharmed."

Upon hearing this news, the princess's relaxed and cheerful expression instantly froze, and a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashed in her eyes.

Without realizing it, she used too much force and broke the stem of a flower.

Her face gradually darkened, as if shrouded in shadow.

"Cheng Jushu is an eighth-rank master of external martial arts; how could he possibly fail to assassinate Fan Xian, a seventh-rank master?"

The princess's tone was filled with disbelief and anger as she stared intently at the palace maid, seemingly seeking an answer from her.

The palace maid bowed her head and replied:

"At the critical moment, the Second Prince's guards suddenly appeared and killed Cheng Jushu on the spot."

It was thanks to their timely rescue that Fan Xian was able to escape.

The princess looked surprised, her brows furrowed slightly, and she fell into deep thought.

After a moment, the palace maid continued, "It is said that Li Tian was ordered by the Second Prince to return to the manor, and he happened to pass through Niulan Street on the way..."

"Hmph, what a perfect coincidence!"

The eldest princess sneered, her tone clearly sarcastic.

She realized that there might be a bigger conspiracy behind this incident.

"It seems the second brother is about to make a move."

The princess's gaze grew increasingly deep as she pondered to herself.

"Does the princess mean that the second prince is also after the underwear?"

"Whether it's for the underwear or not, we don't know, but there's definitely some ulterior motive."

The eldest princess sneered, "Otherwise, the second prince and Fan Xian have no connection whatsoever, so what does it matter to him whether Fan Xian lives or dies?"

"After all, he is one of the three most powerful princes?"

"Moreover, I've never really seen through the second brother."