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Fan Xian asked when he didn't understand, but he was asking Lin Wan'er.

Fan Ruoruo? How could a married sister be as important as a daughter-in-law who has not yet married into the family?

"Why don't we go to Concubine Shu's place, Ruoruo, what do you think?"

Lin Wan'er looked at Fan Ruoruo and asked.

"Okay, you don't have to worry about me. Although the Crown Prince and Prince Cheng are at loggerheads, he still respects Concubine Shu very much. Whenever he has a rare book, he sends it to her. Last time, he even gave her the Dream of the Red Chamber written by my brother."

Fan Ruoruo is such a smart person. Just by looking at Lin Wan'er, she knew what her sister-in-law-to-be was worried about.

.........

Concubine Shu

The biological mother of the second prince, Prince Cheng, was a famous literary young woman in the palace. She had turned her life into a book, which Emperor Qing placed by his bed and would flip through when he was interested.

"Meet Concubine Shu"

"Ruoruo, you are here; Wan'er, this must be Wanli Beiqiu Changzuoke."

If the title of the most talented woman in the capital needs to be ranked according to generation, then Concubine Shu can be considered the first generation, and if Fan Ruoruo is considered the fifth generation, it does lack the magnanimity of tolerance, so she can barely be considered the sixth generation.

The two of them seem to have similar interests, but Fan Ruoruo's life is obviously much better than hers.

"Humble Minister Fan Xian"

Why do you always call me Wanli Beiqiu Changzuogu? I also have a name. Fan Xian introduced himself without getting tired of it.

"This "Climbing the High Tower" is indeed too sad. Compared with it, I prefer the Dream of the Red Chamber you wrote.

Flowers fade and fly all over the sky, who will pity them when their beauty and fragrance are gone? Although you didn't finish writing "Dream of Red Mansions", it is also a tragedy, right?

Daiyu didn't end up with Baoyu. Lovers can't get married even in books, let alone in reality."

When talking about Dream of the Red Chamber, Concubine Shu only has the author Fan Xian in her eyes. If this happened today, she would be a fanatical fan.

"My queen, you are wrong. In reality, lovers do get married. My brother and Wan'er are the best examples. If you are interested, I can tell you their story."

Literary young women are more or less aloof, Fan Ruru is one example, and so is Concubine Shu.

Empty and lifeless, Concubine Shu's coldness makes people feel a little distressed.

"Not interested. I prefer reading books to listening to stories."

There are reasons why Concubine Shu ended up like this.

Take this as a warning, take this as a warning, Fan Ruoruo said to herself.

"I heard that you and Prince Cheng met at a poetry gathering at Prince Jing's mansion?"

"That's right. I met His Royal Highness Prince Cheng at Prince Jing's Mansion and we hit it off. We had a very pleasant conversation."

Don't keep such a stern face. I have a good relationship with your son.

"My son is very scheming and never gets along with people at first sight. If he really acts like he gets along with you at first sight, it means that you have something he wants. You should be careful."

Concubine Shu still spoke expressionlessly, saying that Prince Cheng, her own son, sounded even more unfamiliar to her than to a stranger.

"My lady, you really are..."

Fan Xian was embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

"Prince, please don't get too involved. I like the book he gave me, but I don't like him as a person."

"Shu Guifei."

Fan Ruoruo was unhappy. She tried to sow discord between my brother and my man in front of me. How much do you disregard me?

"Although my son is not a good person, his methods and scheming are extraordinary. He has been fighting with the prince for these years, but he has never gained any advantage. This shows what kind of person the prince is."

Seeing the essence through the phenomenon, Li Chengqian would never have thought that the first person in the world who saw through him was not the scheming Emperor Qing, Chen Pingping and others, but the disheartened Concubine Shu.

Corrupt officials are cunning, and the honest officials who can catch corrupt officials must be even more cunning.

Fan Xian knew that there was nothing wrong with what Concubine Shu said, but he didn't dare to admit it in front of his sister.

"I still have some books to read, so I won't keep you for dinner."

Perhaps she knew that her words were a bit of a spoiler, so after a while, Concubine Shu spoke.

"I (Wan'er) take my leave."

Fan Xian and Lin Wan'er didn't want to stay any longer, and Fan Ruoruo was also with them.

"Why is Concubine Shu like this? She's too direct in her words."

After walking out of the palace where Concubine Shu was, Fan Xian flattered Fan Ruoruo.

"Okay, brother, I'm not angry, and Concubine Shu is just telling the truth."

Love makes people blind, but Fan Ruoruo is not so blind as to lose her mind; she has already seen clearly what kind of person her husband is through the time they have spent together.

"Where are we going next?"

Lin Wan'er changed the subject at the right time.

"Go to Ning Cairen's place. She's a nice person and very straightforward."

After becoming the Crown Princess, Fan Ruoruo had dealt with many women in the palace, but the one who was least restrained was Concubine Ning, the eldest prince's biological mother.

.........

"I thought it was time for you to come over to my place."

As soon as they walked into the courtyard, Concubine Ning came to greet them; Emperor Qing's harem was a bit stagnant, and the wanderings of the trio of Fan Xian, Fan Ruoruo, and Lin Wan'er still attracted the attention of many people.

Chapter 236 Mother-in-law Meets Son-in-law

Fan Xian felt Ning Cairen's generosity from the beginning; but when it came to dinner time, he found that he had still underestimated this woman.

"Why are you looking at me? Just eat. You're welcome. If it's not enough, I'll ask someone to add more for you."

Fan Xian originally thought that Ning Cairen was joking with him, but the look on her face didn't seem like it.

"Isn't this too much?"

Looking at the bowl full of rice in a bowl bigger than his face, Fan Xian was speechless.

"Not much. My son needs more after he finishes eating these. Also, you are so weak, how are you going to take care of Wan'er in the future? Eat more. Only by eating more can you grow stronger."

Emperor Qing sent his son to the border to fight when he was still a minor, so Ning Cairen treats everyone like her son.

Sister, help me?

Fan Xian sent a distress signal to Fan Ruoruo.

As for Fan Ruoruo, not only did she turn a blind eye, she was also considerate enough to pick up a chicken leg for him.

"Brother, please eat this token of love between you and your sister-in-law."

The love of watching the fun is still a common trait of the Chinese people, even in a different era.

"Chicken Leg Girl? That's so ugly. Don't call me that anymore."

Ning Cairen was indeed the least restrained, and even Lin Wan'er started to act coquettishly towards Fan Xian.

Although Fan Xian turned into a foodie, he was not the eldest prince with extraordinary talent after all. After finishing two-thirds of the meal, he could not eat the rest.

"If you can't eat more, don't eat. No one is forcing you to finish it."

After all, it was Lin Wan'er who cared about her husband, or it was Fan Ruoruo who left the opportunity to say this to her sister-in-law.

"Uh, I really can't eat anymore."

The food was already up to his throat, and even though Fan Xian wanted to show off in front of his goddess, he didn't dare to eat any more.

…………

In the afternoon, after leaving Concubine Ning, Lin Wan'er and Fan Xian faced the most difficult decision of the day; especially Fan Xian. The more other mothers-in-law look at their sons-in-law, the more they like them, but what about their own?

Once in Danzhou and once in Niulan Street. He attacked me twice before we even got married, and he really wanted to kill me. I don’t know how I’m going to live after we get married.

"Ruoruo, didn't you sleep well last night? Go back and take a nap at noon. Wan'er will accompany me in the afternoon."

Knowing that his sister didn't get along with his mother-in-law, Fan Xian decided to get her away first.

"Is that so? Fine. I'll go back to the East Palace first. Wan'er, I'll leave my brother to you."

Fan Ruoruo naturally knew her brother's concerns, but before leaving, she did not forget to put pressure on Lin Wan'er.

"Um"

Lin Wan'er nodded. The three of them didn't say much, but they all expressed their ideas clearly.

After Fan Ruoruo left, Fan Xian and Lin Wan'er walked towards Guangxin Palace with firm steps, resembling the ancient scholars of Yan and Zhao.

The wind is slack and the water is cold, and the strong men never return.

This sentence is quite appropriate at this time.

"Princess, Princess Wan'er and Fan Xian want to see you."

Although she had played poker with Li Chengqian, Wanrong was Li Yunrui's maid after all. Li Chengze couldn't force her to take him unless she asked.

So, this time, as soon as the sparrow flew onto the branch, it was driven down again.

"Let them come in..."

Li Yunrui is painting one picture after another of scholars. The men in the paintings are elegant and outstanding, but unfortunately, none of the men have faces painted.

"Mother"

"Your humble servant Fan Xian greets the Princess."

Don't give face to the monk, but give face to the Buddha. Just consider it as giving face to Wan'er. Fan Xian tried hard to convince himself.

"Wanrong, please sit down."

Is this Wan'er's mother, the princess?

In terms of appearance alone, Lin Wan'er cannot compare to her mother Li Yunrui; in terms of experience, that's even more incomparable; in terms of temperament, they each have their own merits.

Only after meeting Li Yunrui in person did Fan Xian clearly realize that what Li Chengqian said about her being the most beautiful woman in Qing Kingdom was not an exaggeration.

"Mother, you are painting again. Is this the image of father when he was young?"

Since entering the palace in the past two years, Lin Wan'er has seen Li Yunrui painting more than once, and each time he painted the same picture.

"That's it."

Li Yunrui said after hesitating for a while.

“Why didn’t Mother paint Father’s face?”

Lin Wan'er had this question several times before, and this time she finally asked it.

"It's funny, I've kind of forgotten what he looked like when he was young. It's better this way. The best of him remains in my mind, not in the painting."

Fan Xian listened to every question and answer between the mother and daughter. This must be a very infatuated woman. Why would she be so cruel to him?

Just for the inner treasury power? That doesn't seem right.

"You are Fan Xian. Although this is the first time we meet, you should know that I don't like you, and I don't want Wan'er to marry you..."

The situation is stronger than the person, so it is not impossible to compromise; but that is for Emperor Qing and the Queen Mother, not for Ye Qingmei's son.

"Mother……"

When Li Yunrui said this, Lin Wan'er was undoubtedly the saddest and most difficult person.

"I am the humble minister who has disappointed the princess, but rest assured, no matter what you think of me, my feelings for Wan'er will not change, and I will marry her in this life."

You don’t have the final say. Fan Xian didn’t fight hard, but it was almost the same.

"Beijing is not like Danzhou. You should be careful when you go out. It's better to bring more guards with you. You won't always be as lucky as you were in Niulan Street."

Li Yunrui's words were already an open threat.

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. I was born with a strong life. There are hundreds of people who want me dead, but I have lived a happy life till now.

As for those who died because of me, the grass on their graves has grown up to my waist."

I give you face, don’t I?

Fan Xian was not a coward who would not fight back or retaliate when being beaten or scolded; especially when he thought of the ten guards who died for him, it was only because the woman in front of him was the mother of his sweetheart, otherwise he would have planned to slap her in the face.