Joy of Life: Grandmaster of the Fan Family

"What is she here for?"

Fan Xian scratched his head in annoyance.

It’s no wonder that Fan Xian is so conflicted, it’s because his mother-in-law is such a worry.

In the current situation, they and Li Chengqian, as well as the entire old aristocracy of Qing Kingdom, are no longer incompatible.

The eldest princess is involved with both forces.

On the one hand, she is a princess of the royal family, and on the other hand, she is Fan Xian's mother-in-law.

At this time, the smartest thing for the princess to do is to not help either side.

She didn't have to worry about Fan Xian, nor did she have to be the first to speak up for the royal family. This way, no matter which side won in the end, she would not be treated unfairly.

But his mother-in-law was a restless person.

Fan Xian has even found out the private affairs between Princess Li Yunrui and Crown Prince Li Chengqian.

Logically speaking, Li Yunrui should not have interfered.

But the eldest princess didn't do that. Fan Bin had clearly given her a chance before, but she still got involved in this matter.

As soon as the news of Emperor Qing's death in Mount Dadong spread, the eldest princess returned to the capital from her fiefdom.

Moreover, as soon as she came back, she found all the shopkeepers who had secretly surrendered to her. Even in the three major workshops in Jiangnan, the princess found some confidants and successfully replicated the craftsmanship of the inner treasury.

Now the eldest princess is leading a group of people to compete with the people in the inner treasury for financial power.

If it was fair competition, it would be fine.

Although Fan Xian was not good at business, he had the foresight given by the times, and his younger brother Fan Sizhe was a business genius. His father Fan Jian had also returned to Danzhou to help Fan Xian run the inner treasury.

A small Li Yunrui is not able to shake the current foundation of the Neiku.

But the problem is that the word fair competition has never appeared in the eldest princess' dictionary.

After using some tricks, she actually turned the business operation into a government levy.

In other words, the salary received from the court could only be used to buy things in the princess’ shop.

Li Chengqian also supported silently behind the scenes.

Just imagine, how many dignitaries are officials of the imperial court?
If they all support the eldest princess, how much market share will the eldest princess occupy?
Fan Xian wanted to take action.

But considering that the eldest princess is his wife's mother, and even though the eldest princess went too far, the two sides were only in business competition.

Their Fan family and the entire royal family have long been irreconcilable opponents.

From this point of view, Fan Xian really had no way to deal with his mother-in-law.

It is for this reason that in recent times, Fan Xian has had a terrible headache whenever he heard the word "Princess".

Now, the eldest princess actually came in person?
Doesn't she know that there is no possibility of peace talks between the two sides now?

Fan Xian was overwhelmed.

He knew his mother-in-law's personality too well; she was not an easy person to deal with.

Once the eldest princess arrives, there will definitely be some trouble.

In this situation, what should Fan Xian do?
"You go back first. I will come to meet our eldest princess."

Fan Bin saw his brother's embarrassment and greeted him with a smile.

He was aware of Fan Xian's awkward identity and position in this matter, so Fan Bin never expected Fan Xian to solve this problem by himself.

Considering the future relationship between the couple.

If the Fan family must have someone come forward to play the bad guy.

That evil guy is Fan Binlai.

"Big brother!"

Fan Xian looked grateful.

He didn't care about the eldest princess's fate, but he was mainly afraid of going back to face his wife Lin Wan'er.

"Don't worry, I won't kill her. If she can't get over it, I think my sister-in-law will understand."

Hearing Fan Bin's words, Fan Xian bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude.

After Fan Xian left, Fan Bin asked Wang Buer to invite the eldest princess in.

To be honest, Fan Bin was really curious about the purpose of the princess' visit.

You know, he publicly rejected Li Chengqian not only because he didn't want to give Li Chengqian face, but also to tell other people.

He doesn't see guests!

No one is seen.

Under such circumstances, Li Yunrui still came.

Unlike any other time Fan Bin had seen her, Li Yunrui came this time wearing only a plain white dress. Even the makeup on her face was very plain.

However, even so, one can still see the extraordinary beauty of this eldest princess.

A face like a peach blossom, willow-shaped eyebrows, a cherry-like mouth...

Every part of Li Yunrui's facial features seemed to have been carefully carved by a sculptor, perfect without any flaws.

Although this was not the first time they met, Fan Bin was still stunned for a moment.

The princess who was previously elegant and graceful seemed to have suddenly become ethereal. There was no sense of disobedience in the transition between the two styles.

"Master Fan, long time no see."

Li Yunrui, dressed in plain clothes, nodded at Fan Bin with a smile.

"Your Highness's dressing style seems to have changed."

"Really? I don't feel anything. I'm just mourning for my brother."

When Fan Bin saw the plain white clothes before, he hadn’t made any connection.

After listening to what Li Yunrui said, Fan Bin suddenly understood.

He was in seclusion for three months, which meant that Emperor Qing was away for three months. When he returned to the capital, the mourning period had ended, and even Li Chengqian was not wearing a white belt.

But according to common sense, Li Chengqian should have worn a plain belt to show mourning for his father.

Li Chengqian did not do this, but the eldest princess did it instead.

"I heard that His Highness has moved into the palace and often visits Li Chengqian's palace. I wonder if you ever thought of the late emperor when you were in the palace enjoying the pleasure of heaven and death together?"

Fan Bin asked with a smile.

When Li Yunrui heard this, his expression froze.

The eldest princess was not curious about why Fan Bin got this news.

The news network of the Daqing God of War is unique among all the dignitaries.

She just didn't expect that Fan Bin would be so outspoken and speak out about this matter.

"Master Fan, are you deliberately trying to tease me?"

It can be seen that the eldest princess has no sense of shame.

There was even a hint of teasing when she said this.

"Your Highness, the Princess has misunderstood. I don't have that intention. I just think that I have already come to warn Your Highness, why did Your Highness want to get involved and wade into this muddy water?"

The confusion in Fan Bin's eyes was very sincere.

He was really curious. What did the grown-up princess think they had any chance of winning?
"Didn't I write to you, Master Fan, before? I have already said that as long as Emperor Qing can be killed, I will let you do whatever you want."

"Your Highness, what you said is too unreasonable. How could I, Fan, be the madman who killed the king?"

Although on Mount Dadong, Fan Bin once thought about killing Emperor Qing directly in front of tens of thousands of people.

But didn't he end up doing that?

The only people who really knew that he had killed Emperor Qing and were still alive today were Fan Bin and Si Gu Jian.

The remaining half is Wuzhu, who has human emotions but is not yet a human.

The others either had no idea about it or had been humanely destroyed.

In this situation, Fan Bin felt that there was no need for him and the Fan family to bear this guilt.

"I thought Lord Fan was a real man, and he would definitely dare to do and take responsibility..."

The eldest princess deliberately flatters.

“You are mistaken.”

Fan Bin is also a veteran who has been in the officialdom for many years. Of course, it is impossible for him to be fooled by the eldest princess so easily.

The princess looked at Fan Bin who denied it flatly, and for a moment she didn't know how to proceed.

"Your Highness, do you have anything else to say? If not, please leave. If your Highness and the prince can really win, then there is no need to say anything more. If it is Mr. Fan who wins, I will send the princess to the nunnery as I said before."

Life in the nunnery was obviously not something the eldest princess could accept.

If it really comes to that, she will have no other choice but to die.

"I really don't care much about my life. But I am Fan Xian's mother-in-law after all, and the mother of your brother's wife. I should be a little cautious, right?"

The eldest princess knew in her heart that her only bargaining chip against Fan Bin was her identity.

Fan Bin is an important figure in the entire Kyoto.

It was impossible for the princess not to investigate and understand Fan Bin.

Based on the princess's understanding of Fan Bin, what interests her most about Fan Bin is his persistent pursuit of martial arts.

Apart from this, the only emotion Fan Bin showed outwardly was his concern for his family.

Fan Bin is a person who values ​​his family and friends relatively more.

Although not as good as Fan Xian, he is about the same as ordinary people.

Among the relatives that Fan Bin values, Fan Xian is undoubtedly ranked among the top three.

The two of them grew up together in Danzhou, where they kept each other company. This bond should be greater than that between their younger brother Fan Sizhe and their younger sister Fan Ruoruo.

If the princess did not have this identity, Fan Bin would have killed her with a sword long ago and would not have kept her alive until now.

Don’t ever think that Fan Bin doesn’t dare. He even dares to kill Emperor Qing, so why would he care about a little princess like her?
That's just a joke...

Now, the eldest princess has also taken out her only bargaining chip.

"My sister-in-law is just my sister-in-law after all, she is not my biological brother. If it really doesn't work, let my brother find another one. Your Highness really wants to use the princess as a bargaining chip?"

Tiger poison does not even eat its seeds.

The eldest princess's cruelty really gave Fan Bin a big shock.

"I didn't say that. I just wanted to make a deal with Master Fan."

"Your Highness, you don't trust our prince. Tell me, what do you want?"

Fan Bin did not refuse.

"If I lose, I will choose a decent way to die and will not cause any trouble to Master Fan and his family. If I win, Master Fan, please give me and Cheng Qian a chance to live..."

The eldest princess, Li Yunrui, had a hint of weakness on her face.

This was an expression the eldest princess had never shown before.

That's a pitiful thing...

"Are you tempted? Well, what do you want to bet on, Princess?"

Fan Bin was not worried at all that the princess would go back on her word because he possessed the power to overturn the chessboard.

In other words, this bet is only worth continuing if he is willing.

"Let's compare it to doing business. Now the inner treasury is divided into two parts, with a limit of three months..."

The princess held up three fingers and said, "Whoever makes more profit in three months will win. As long as Master Fan wins, I can commit suicide or satisfy any request of Master. What do you think?"

The Princess of Qing, who has always been high and mighty, now gives people the feeling that she is like a peony ready to be picked by anyone.

"Your Highness, please keep your life. I am not interested..."

If Fan Bin really wanted to, the princess would never see tomorrow's sunrise even with the protection of the temple messenger.

The same goes for Crown Prince Li Chengqian.

The only things the temple really cares about are the treasures in the palace.

This means that as long as Fan Bin does not touch anything in the palace, the temple will not fight him to the death.

Under this premise, if the eldest princess and Crown Prince Li Chengqian encounter any accident, the temple may intervene, but it will never fight to the death.

"What do you mean, sir?"

The eldest princess raised her head and looked at Fan Bin in confusion.

Fan Bin is a man with the most primitive impulses of a man. Even though he knew it was unreasonable, he was still stunned for a moment when he saw the princess.

Li Yunrui noticed this.

But the princess also knew that Fan Bin was able to control his own desires.

He would never do anything bad to Princess Li Yunrui just because of a little evil thought in his heart.

In this situation, the eldest princess really couldn't imagine what request Fan Bin would make of her?
In other words, what is it that she has in her hand that Fan Bin wants?

"My house has been empty ever since it was built. Now I just need someone..."

After hearing Fan Bin's words, Li Yunrui's heart beat faster.

She originally thought that with Fan Bin's character and cultivation, he would never attack her because of the evil thoughts in his heart.

did not expect……

Perhaps because his strength has broken through to the level of an invincible grandmaster, the man in front of him is just like the supreme emperor, doing whatever he wants.

Therefore, Fan Bin no longer had even the last bit of concern.

The princess had mixed feelings, but also a little expectation. She was obsessed with Emperor Qing and even took action against the crown prince Li Chengqian who looked very similar to Emperor Qing.

But this does not mean that the eldest princess is not attracted to other people.

Especially since the opponent is the only invincible grandmaster in the world.

A man who even an existence like the temple has to be wary of.

I am so happy to be able to have a romantic moment with a man like this.

As for the eldest princess, it was not impossible for her to accept it.

Just when all kinds of thoughts arose in the eldest princess' mind.

Fan Bin's voice just happened to come over.

"My house is still in need of a maid to wash feet. Your Highness the Princess is very skillful and will surely be able to do the job with ease."

The maid who washes your feet is not your real wife!

Li Yunrui jumped up from her seat, her flawless face flushed with shame and anger.

"you……"

"Do you know that I am Wan'er's biological mother?"

The identity of the eldest princess is nothing to Fan Bin. The eldest princess herself knows that the only way she can control Fan Bin is through her other identity.

"Your Highness, you probably don't want your daughter to know, right? I will keep it a secret for you..."

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(End of this chapter)