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Chapter 41 Questions and Answers
"May I ask the girl's name?"

The girl was startled, and said hesitantly, "Fan Yilan!"

"Yilan?" Yin Xu nodded and smiled: "Good name, Yilan blossoms, the person lives up to his name, so beautiful!"

Fan Yilan said angrily: "The young master was very polite when we met last time, why does he seem to have changed his temper today?"

Yin Xuyan said: "Okay, I'm leaving Menglang, but I can't help but be amazed by Miss's celestial appearance. So, please forgive me!"

Fan Yilan gave him a blank look, and said, "By the way, you haven't answered me yet, what's the name of that beautiful Luoyan from Chu State?"

"It seems to be called Linfeng, and it's the imperial guard of King Chu Wei, but it's a pity..." Yin Xu shook his head, secretly observing Fan Yilan's expression, and wanted to test whether she knew the legend about Chengying breaking the water.

It's a pity that Fan Yilan didn't give him this chance. When he was speaking, the beauty turned away. "Linfeng? What a pity?" When he turned back again, curiosity was written on his calm face.

Does she really not know?Or is it too good at acting?
Yin Xu was a little puzzled and couldn't make a conclusion.Fan Yilan was fascinated by the story told by Xiang Zhuang, and even sighed: "I didn't expect this sword to have such a moving story?"

Yin Xu held 'Duan Shui' in his hands and said: "I have never had the opportunity to thank Miss for giving me the sword, and Fan Qing for her help for many days. I thank you in person today."

"I'm afraid this thank you letter is not appropriate. It's because I have troubled you, so I should help you." Fan Yilan said politely: "A few days ago, I heard that you have arrived in Kuaiji, and you wanted to find a chance to invite you. I didn't want to meet you in the downtown area today, so Inviting your son here, thanking you in person is also an apology!"

Yin Xu smiled and said: "Okay, we don't say thank you to each other, I just want to hear the lady talk about the origin of this sword, okay?"

Fan Yilan nodded: "Since the son has already said it, I will obey my orders!"

"Let's go for a walk by the lake, talk while walking, isn't the lady willing to show you the favor?"

Fan Yilan raised her head to look at the edge of the lake, a pleasure boat and several fishing boats were rippling in the sky-high blue waves.The beauty's hair fluttered in the autumn wind, she hesitated for a moment, and walked along with Yin Xu.

"Young Master Yin is curious, why does my family have this famous sword through the ages?" Fan Yilan whispered softly, exhaling like blue, and walked side by side, Yin Xu's heart fluttered, and he wanted to take a closer look, but he was afraid of being abrupt.

"That's right. I heard that the 'Duan Shui' sword disappeared after the death of Min Xing and Lin Feng during the time of King Wei of Chu, but Miss gave it to me generously, so I'm curious."

Fan Yilan solemnly said: "Since traveling to Fujian and Linfeng, where did this sword fall? How did it turn around? The little girl doesn't know. But the previous owner of this sword must tell you that it has caused trouble for you, and it may be beneficial in the future! "

"Oh?" Seeing that she spoke solemnly, Yin Xu's curiosity rapidly swelled, and he listened intently.

Fan Yilan said word by word: "The previous owner of this sword was General Meng Tian!"

"Meng Tian?" Yin Xu's jaw dropped in shock, he never thought that 'Duan Shui' was actually Meng Tian's saber.

"It was to make Meng Tian build the Great Wall in the north and guard the fence, but the Huns were more than [-] miles away; the Hu people dared not go south to herd horses, and the scholars did not dare to bend their bows and complain."

When he was in middle school, he could memorize this passage in "On the Passing of Qin Dynasty" by heart, and Meng Tian's famous name is also very famous.After Bai Qi, Wang Jian, and Wang Ben, Meng Tian was the first general of the Qin Dynasty, but it was a pity that he was killed by Zhao Gao and Li Si, so he died for no reason. What a pity.

At the same time, he also vaguely guessed that the second time Zhou Kang's [-] army encircled and suppressed, could it be because of this sword?He remembered the shocked expression of the young general who was cut by himself when he stole the camp that day when he saw the sword.The young general was wounded and escaped. From that day on, the Qin army suspended the siege until the Jiangdong bandit suppression a few months later.From this point of view, perhaps Zhao Gao made such a big effort when he heard the news and thought that he had something to do with Meng Tian.

Unexpected!It was really unexpected that such a thing happened... It seems that Fan Yilan should really apologize to herself!But how did Meng Tian's sword fall into Fan Yilan's hands?And why give it to yourself?What is her identity?
Yin Xu has too many doubts, and these doubts have troubled him for too long, and the answer lies in her.Looking at Fan Yilan, he asked after a long time: "I think Miss knows what I want to ask, can I help you?"

Fan Yilan smiled faintly and said: "People are always greedy. After getting the same thing, they want better things. This is always the case. Do you agree?"

Yin Xu nodded: "People's desires are endless, that's true. I don't know what is the meaning of this question?"

"Then what does the young master think is the biggest desire in this world?"

"It's different for different people. If it comes to ordinary people, it must be money, beauty, and power."

Fan Yilan said leisurely: "When a person has all the wealth and beauties in the world, when he stands at the pinnacle of power, what else does he want?"

"You mean the emperor?" Yin Xu said thoughtfully, "Yes, the emperor is rich in the world and possesses supreme power. What else does he want?"

Wait, the emperor... Power... Unlimited desires... Being an emperor wants to become a fairy... A flash of light flashed in Yin Xu's mind, and he blurted out: "The elixir of life?"

Fan Yilan's tender body was shocked, a trace of surprise and appreciation flashed in her deep eyes, and she said, "You guessed right! Does the young master think there is an elixir of life in this world?"

"Birth, old age, sickness and death are human nature. How can it be possible to live forever? Ying Zheng is also a smart person, but he is too attached to power and wants to maintain supreme power forever. In fact, the rise and fall of this world is a natural change, and no one can change it. They are too stupid to see through, so they will be deceived by alchemists."

Fan Yilan's eyes were full of brilliance, and she admired Yin Xu's words very much, but she was a little sad at the end: "In fact, alchemists also have helplessness!"

"Oh?"

Fan Yilan let out a sigh of relief, and said, "My ancestors were originally rich merchants. When the first emperor searched for the elixir of life, my father and Mr. Xu Fu were ordered to participate. There was also Mr. Wu Ju, the younger brother of Wu Rui, the magistrate of Panyi County. It's because of this relationship."

"You know that there is no root in this world. That's why Mr. Xu procrastinated again and again, and even never returned. Finally, it was dragged to the sand dune where the first emperor died of illness."

Yin Xu suddenly said: "So that's the case, your father has suffered a lot!"

Fan Yilan shook her head helplessly, and continued: "It is precisely because Zhao Gao did not find the elixir of life that Zhao Gao wanted to attack my family. He wanted to kill me quickly. It's just that my father has always been friends with Mr. Fusu, General Meng, and Li Si. Temporarily escaped disaster. The reason why you Fusu was demoted to Shangjun is because he once bluntly said that immortality is also illusory."

"Later Fusu Company and General Meng were murdered by traitors, and before they died, they gave this sword to my family. Later, Prime Minister Li was also grounded, so he had to escape from Xianyang with his family. But Zhao Gao did not give up, and continued to chase and kill him all the way. If I hadn't met the young master... I saw that the young master's conversation was not vulgar that day, so I gave the sword to the hero, firstly as a thank you gift, and secondly, I hope that one day, the young master can use this sword to kill treacherous men, and it can be regarded as revenge for General Meng. Feelings. Now it seems that the young master can do it."

"Really? Thanks to Miss!"

"I have heard about the son's feats in Fanyi. Now that he is under the command of General Xiang Liang, he will have a bright future in the future."

The horse neighed, Yin Xu raised his head, the carriage had already stopped by the side of the road, and Fan Qing was already waiting by the side.

Fan Yilan saluted and said: "I've been out for a long time today, it's time to go home, so I'm leaving!" She smiled sweetly, turned and left.

"Thank you, Miss, for clarifying my doubts. Goodbye!" After watching Fan Yilan get into the carriage, Yin Xu also turned and left with mixed feelings.

(End of this chapter)