The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Fan Xian returned to the Fan Mansion from the palace with a lot of anger and an empty stomach.

Today's family dinner made Fan Xian realize one thing: in the eyes of Emperor Qing, he, an illegitimate son, is more of a subject than a son.

To Emperor Qing, sons are not scarce, and it doesn't matter if he has one more or one less.

If someone threatens the power in his hands, he would even abandon his own son.

Fan Xian suddenly understood a lot of things. Why did Emperor Qing insist on killing his mother? It was because Ye Qingmei had the ability to take away his power.

Imperial families have been ruthless since ancient times. Emperor Qing is a king with great talent and strategy. Feelings are not necessary. Family affection and love are luxuries for emperors.

After realizing this, Fan Xian now only wanted to escape from Kyoto, return to Danzhou, and continue his carefree life.

He understood more clearly why his adoptive father Fan Jian only wanted him to be a rich man.

However, ever since the day Emperor Qing issued the decree to grant the marriage, Fan Xian had been dragged into the muddy waters of Kyoto, and it was not easy for him to escape.

Fan Xian wanted to find Wang Gang immediately. He felt that Wang Gang should be able to help him out of his current predicament.

"Brother, you're finally back." Fan Ruoruo's voice interrupted Fan Xian's thoughts.

Fan Xian looked up and saw Fan Ruoruo, wearing a men's suit, appearing in front of him.

"Ruoruo, why are you dressed like this?" Fan Xian asked in surprise.

Fan Ruoruo explained: "Brother, I want to go to Zuixianju to see my eldest brother. Can you accompany me?"

Fan Xian's face was filled with black lines.

Zuixianju is the largest brothel in Kyoto. If Fan Ruoruo disguised herself as a man and visited the brothel, her legs would be broken if Fan Jian knew about it.

"Nonsense, is that a place for a girl like you to go?" Fan Xian said with a stern face.

"So I changed into men's clothes!" Fan Ruoruo grabbed Fan Xian's hand and said coquettishly: "Brother, just take me to see my eldest brother!"

Fan Xian frowned slightly, feeling that Fan Ruoruo had become more and more annoyed with him since she knew the truth.

"Please be kind!" Fan Ruoruo shook Fan Xian's arm and begged.

"No, if father finds out, we'll be in big trouble." Fan Xian refused to give in.

Fan Ruoruo pouted and said aggrievedly: "It's not fair. Why can you see Big Brother but I can't?"

Fan Xian felt a little soft-hearted for a moment. After all, Fan Ruoruo and Wang Gang were siblings from the same father and mother.

"You've seen it before at Wang's Cloth Shop!"

"That's different. At that time, I didn't know that Manager Wang was the eldest brother!" Fan Ruoruo's eyes turned red.

"Ruoruo, don't cry, can't I take you there?"

Fan Xian checked Fan Ruoruo's outfit again and sighed, "You're already a grown-up girl, but you're still crying. Aren't you ashamed?"

Fan Xian gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Fan Ruoruo's eyes. He suddenly paused, feeling that his behavior was a little too intimate, and withdrew his hand.

Fan Ruoruo didn't feel anything, she burst into laughter and said, "Brother, let's go quickly!"

The brother and sister walked out of Fan's house and went straight to Zuixianju. It was broad daylight and there were not many guests in Zuixianju, so it was convenient to meet Wang Gang.

But when the two arrived at the gate of Zuixianju, they unexpectedly saw a familiar figure.

"Dad?" Fan Ruoruo exclaimed in surprise.

Fan Jian was standing at the gate of Zuixianju, chatting with the madam. It seemed that he wanted to visit the brothel, but was stopped by the madam. This scene seemed a bit incongruous no matter how you looked at it.

"Master Fan, I've told you, Miss Si Lili sells her art but not her body. If you want to see her, you must get her consent." The madam said to Fan Jian with an embarrassed expression.

"I'm not here to see Si Lili. No, that's not right. I'm here to see Si Lili." Fan Jian said incoherently.

The madam was speechless and said, "Master Fan, I know you are in a high position and have great power, but our Zuixianju has its own rules. Even if His Majesty comes, Si Lili will only sell her art and not her body."

Fan Jian was embarrassed. He came to Zuixianju not to see Si Lili, but to see his own son. But Wang Gang was hiding in Si Lili's boudoir, which was a top secret. Once it was leaked, the Inspection Institute alone would not let him go.

Fan Xian guessed the purpose of Fan Jian coming to Zuixianju and simply walked over.

"Father."

When Fan Jian heard the voice and turned around, his old face turned red when he saw Fan Xian.

"Master Fan, you are here!" The madam saw Fan Xian and couldn't help but smile, "Please ask your father to stop making things difficult for me."

Fan Xian smiled awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed.

The entire Fan family appeared at Zuixianju, and no one knows what messages will be heard in Kyoto tomorrow.

Fan Jian and his son visited a brothel together and brought their daughter with them. Does the Fan family still want to maintain its good reputation?
"Father, you should go home first!" Fan Xian pulled Fan Jian aside. Fan Ruoruo had already hidden in the alley nearby, fearing that she would be seen by her father.

"I just want to see your elder brother." Fan Jian looked in the direction of Zuixianju. The look in his eyes made Fan Xian feel distressed.

"Si Lili avoided me, which means that Big Brother didn't want to see you." Fan Xian sighed.

"Your elder brother still refuses to forgive me. Actually, I just want to apologize to him in person." Fan Jian said bitterly.

"I will persuade my brother. You go home and wait for my news." Fan Xian said.

Fan Jian had no choice but to leave in frustration and return to the Fan Mansion.

Only then did Fan Ruoruo dare to run out and excitedly took her brother to visit the brothel, but they were still stopped by the madam.

"Mr. Fan, you are Miss Lili's distinguished guest. It's fine for you to go to her boudoir, but not for this young man." The madam saw through Fan Ruoruo's disguise as a man at a glance, but she didn't expose her.

"She is my sister. I have long admired Miss Si Lili's talent and I just want to meet her. Please give me a favor." Fan Xian secretly stuffed a silver note into the madam's pocket.

The madam took the banknote and her eyes lit up as she said, "So it's Miss Fan. You are known as the most talented woman in Kyoto. I have also read the book "Dream of Red Mansions". It is really well written."

Ever since Fan Ruoruo returned to Kyoto from Danzhou, Fan Xian has been corresponding with her, and during that time he even copied "Dream of the Red Chamber" for her to entertain her.

Fan Ruoruo wanted to make Fan Xian famous, so she introduced "Dream of the Red Chamber" to her best friend. Unexpectedly, "Dream of the Red Chamber" became famous in Kyoto, and Fan Ruoruo was also named the most talented woman in Kyoto.

When Fan Siche learned that "The Red Chamber" was written by Fan Xian, he thought about opening a bookstore with his brother and doing business together.

The madam was obviously a fan of the book "A Dream of Red Mansions". She pulled Fan Ruoruo aside to ask about the plot, leaving Fan Xian aside.

"Miss Fan, did Baoyu and Daiyu end up together?"

Fan Ruoruo looked at Fan Xian awkwardly, feeling a little at a loss as to what to do.

"Can we meet Miss Si Lili first and then talk about the Dream of the Red Chamber?" Fan Xian stood in front of Fan Ruoruo unnoticeably.

The madam smiled and said, "I'll go ask Miss Lili first. If she agrees, it'll be fine. Miss Fan, please wait a moment."

Soon the madam came back and Si Lili agreed to let Fan Ruoruo go to her boudoir.

Fan Ruoruo was so excited that she wanted to jump, but after seeing Si Lili in person, she only said one sentence in return.

"The master is not in Zuixianju, he has entered the palace."

Fan Xian was stunned when he heard this, and asked in confusion: "What does it mean that Big Brother entered the palace? Is he really going to steal food from the imperial kitchen?"

Si Lili smiled and said, "The Lord didn't tell me."

Fan Ruoruo was a little disappointed that she didn't see her eldest brother, but she still asked Si Lili: "Miss Lili, are you my eldest brother's confidante?"

Si Lili said generously: "I am just the master's subordinate, Miss Fan can just call me Si Lili."

"Then I'll call you Sister Lili!" Fan Ruoruo happily took Si Lili's hand and asked, "How has my eldest brother been doing these years? Is he married?"

Si Lili replied: "The master has not yet married."

"For the time being?" Fan Ruoruo said excitedly: "So, big brother has a girl he likes? Who is it? Do I know her?" (End of this chapter)