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Chapter 421 Respond calmly
Misfortune against Xiao Qiang was something that the ancestors of the Fan family worried about.Therefore, the exercise of family power is usually owned by the eldest son.

However, the youngest sons have been longing for power for a long time, and the concubine's are easy to get rid of. The key is that the youngest sons of the concubines have always been fighting for power.In Fan Wenxuan's generation, he finally couldn't suppress it, so he delegated some power to his third brother, Fan Wenke.

It has to be said that Fan Wenxuan was a little overconfident, he thought that Fan Wenke could not achieve any great things, and he could control it himself.But this is not the case. Fan Yilan has now clearly realized that her father has lost control of the situation.

The reason why she suspected that the death of her elder brother Fan Yang was caused by her third uncle was based on reason. If her father and elder brother were gone, he, Fan Wenke, seemed to be the first heir of the Fan family.Moreover, he has always had great ambitions for power, but he is a ruthless master, and he has many conflicts with his father.

The most critical problem lies in Qidi, and Dingtao is also in Qidi, where the Fan family's foundation is located, which is very important.After Fan Wenke was asked to take care of Qidi's affairs, Fan Wenxuan sent Fan Jin and Fan Bai to Dingtao on purpose, just to be on guard.Unexpectedly, they were turned against or bought by Fan Wenke.

Thinking of this, Fan Yilan couldn't help feeling cold.Brother is dead, so their next target must be their father.Fan Zi said, someone has been chasing him, isn't it because he is worried that he will return to Jiangdong to report the news!In other words, Fan Wenke must have got the news, and he was also worried that his father would know about Dingtao, what would he do if he had long nights and many dreams?
Tonight's banquet at Zhenze Villa, Fan Wenke is being invited, and Fan Bai and Fan Jin will also participate.Now the defense of the villa is under the joint control of Bai Jinqing and Fan Wenke, and Fan Wenke already has force support.Then he is very likely to take risks, father is dangerous!

"Has the dinner party started?" Fan Yilan raised her head and asked, hoping to have time to dissuade her father.

Cai'er replied, "It's already started!"

Fan Yilan felt cold, and asked again: "Who mobilized the guards in the villa today?"

Fan Zidao: "During the clan meeting, Zibai, Jinqing should be in charge together. If I have not returned, the three of them should be in charge together!"

"What should I do with this?" Cai'er couldn't help feeling anxious.

Fan Yilan pondered for a while and said: "In the past, the guards of the villa were all under the command of Fan Qing, and they would remember some old feelings! In this way, I will mobilize the guards in the yard with my mother, and I will give you a big reward, and you, Fan Zi, will lead them. I will go to the front in person. Go to the hall to circle around and investigate the situation!"

"Miss, the front hall is very dangerous now, it's a risk for you to go!"

"I have to go on adventures, for the safety of my father and the family, I have to go!"

Fan Zeng continued: "We only have such a few guards on hand, it's not enough to rescue the master and miss. I think the front hall has already fallen into their control. What should we do if there is a mistake?"

Fan Yilan got up and took a few steps, and said: "That's why I have to go to procrastinate in person, take advantage of this gap, Cai'er, go and rescue the soldiers!"

"Rescue soldiers? Who do you ask for rescue?" Cai'er and Fan Zi were a little stunned.

"Su Jiao, General Auditor of Vietnam!"

Cai'er asked back, "Miss, can Su Jiao please?"

"At this point, we can only try our best, the survival of the Fan family depends on it!" Fan Yilan's brows became more determined, and she whispered a few words beside Cai'er.

"Okay, Miss, Cai'er must go and come back quickly!"

Fan Yilan nodded lightly, life and death depended on God's will, and then ordered: "Fan Zi, find a way to secretly send Caier out!"

"Yes!"

"Go, go and appease the guards first, and follow the plan!"

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In the front hall of Zhenze Villa, Fan Wenxuan entertained his third younger brother Fan Wenke and several important stewards here with a smile on his face.

"Third brother, I'm back, I've worked hard all the way!" Fan Wenxuan greeted with a smile from a distance, as the patriarch, elder brother, you must pay attention to this etiquette!
Fan Wenke was also proud of the spring breeze, and said with a smile: "Brother, long time no see!" Although he was very upset, he still had to do enough superficial work.

"Come on, please come in!"

After taking his seat, Fan Wenke looked at the two vacant seats on the opposite side, and couldn't help but wondered: "Brother, why don't you see Yang Er and Fan Zi?"

Naturally, Fan Wenke didn't care about his nephew, he pretended to be confused about this matter, and wanted to test whether his elder brother knew about Fan Yang's affairs and whether he was prepared.

Fan Wenxuan sighed: "This kid delayed his trip and didn't report a message. He really... has to be blamed when he comes back!"

"Oh, big brother is serious, maybe Xu Yang'er wants to give everyone a surprise?" Fan Wenke secretly slandered, it was indeed a surprise, but I don't know if you can bear it.

"Third brother, what's going on with the state of Qi?" Finally, it came to the main topic. This is something that the two brothers care about each other very much, and it is also the theme of today.

Fan Wenke sighed lightly: "It's a mess, Qi and Chu are slightly inferior in comparison, but Tian Rong and Tian Shi's uncle and nephew are at odds, causing Xiao Qiang to suffer, there is no hope."

"How can this be good?"

"Oh, what a pity, come on, big brother, let me toast you!"

Fan Wenxuan took a sip from the wine glass with a smile, Fan Wenke saw it, and a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"I heard that the third brother has a new plan?" Fan Wenxuan put down his glass and continued to ask.Today he has made up his mind to have a showdown with his third brother, so the question is very straightforward.

Fan Wenke's thoughts turned, he was thinking that his eldest brother was so eager for quick success, could it be that he was already prepared?It's still too conceited, but the news from Ruxue should be fine.

"That's right, it's only a matter of time before the fall of Qi. Naturally, we can't hang him on that tree. We have to find another tree that grows luxuriantly." Fan Wenke replied slowly after thinking.

"Oh?" Fan Wenxuan said with a smile, "I wonder which tree the third brother chose?"

"Han King Liu Bang!" The matter has come to this point, there is no need to hide it anymore.

"As expected!" Fan Wenxuan said inwardly, pretending to be puzzled, "King of Han? Didn't Liu Bang just lose in Pengcheng? Why did the third brother take a fancy to Liu Bang?"

"Hey, victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs!" Fan Wenke resented in his heart: Just keep pretending!Continued: "Although the Han army is defeated, the foundation is still there, and a comeback is just around the corner. However, although Xiang Yu and Pengcheng won a big victory, it was just a moment of prosperity. There are many enemies in Chu State. It won't last forever!"

"Haha, the third brother is wise. To tell you the truth, my brother thinks so too. My brother plans to support Liu Bang with all the family's financial resources. What does the third brother think?"

Fan Wenke knew in his heart that the eldest brother was showing his cards to himself, and he was tactfully asking for the power in his hands.If the support for Liu Bang is changed to Fan Wenxuan as the leader, then he will be emptied and worthless, which is absolutely intolerable to him.

"Yes, yes, but... Brother, I heard that the elders of the clan are more interested in Xiang Yu?" Fan Wenke said very tactfully.

Fan Wenxuan said with a smile: "Brother licks the position of the head of the family, the elders should also respect the opinion of the brother, don't you? What's more, there is still the third brother, don't you support it?"

Fan Wenke smiled in his heart, you are really calculating, and you still want to use me!Immediately said with a smile: "Brother, I'm afraid that this matter will not be so satisfactory! Unless the big brother is willing to give up a treasure!"

"Baby? What baby?" Fan Wenxuan couldn't help being curious.

"Your precious daughter Yilan!"

As soon as these words came out, Fan Wenxuan showed confusion on his face, and at the same time, his expression changed slightly.

Seeing the conversation between the two big men, all the stewards dared not interrupt.Hearing the third master mentioned Fan Yilan at this moment, he couldn't help being a little puzzled, wondering what the third master meant by this?Of course, Fan Bai and Fan Elin were exceptions, while Fan Qing felt uneasy. It seemed that after the dinner, he had to report the news to the eldest lady.

At the moment when the atmosphere in the front hall was stagnant, spring-like laughter sounded at the door, and then she was dressed in purple, and a beautiful face appeared at the door. It was Fan Yilan, the eldest daughter of the Fan family!

"Yilan, why are you here?"

"Father, Third Uncle!" Fan Yilan walked forward gracefully, saluting leisurely.Then he said: "Yilan is a daughter, so the clan meeting cannot be attended, but tonight is a family feast. Third uncle came back from a long way, so Yilan should come to pay a visit."

Fan Yilan's words were completely reasonable, but Fan Wenke couldn't help feeling nervous.The current men in the Fan family are basically under control, but Fan Yilan is the only woman who is feared.This woman is intelligent, and her wit is even better than that of a man. Meng Tian praised her a lot back then.Did she come here suddenly at this time, is there any deep meaning?

"Third Uncle, I seem to have heard you mention your niece just now?" Fan Yilan asked with a smile.

Fan Wenke's thoughts turned, Fan Yilan's sudden appearance made him very uneasy, the night was full of dreams, and there was no longer any delay.Immediately said in a deep voice: "Yes, we are talking about Yilan's marriage, you are not young, it's time to get married!"

"Oh, third uncle has a heart, I wonder which man does third uncle choose for Yilan?" Fan Yilan was very calm.

"Han King Liu Bang!"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone in the hall was shocked except Fan Wenke and Fan Elin.Han Wang Liu Bang is already close to 50 years old, but he wants to marry a young lady who is more than [-] years old and as beautiful as a flower. This is too...

Fan Wenxuan couldn't help being angry from his heart, just about to explode, but saw Fan Yilan's smile still on his face, came over gracefully, and sighed: "Father, please be safe!" As he spoke, he refilled his father's wine. At this moment, The body just blocked everyone's sight, a piece of bright red cloth fell on the table, the main seat was slightly higher, and others were not seen, a look of surprise flashed in Fan Wenxuan's eyes.

Everyone thought that Fan Yilan would be very angry, or at least embarrassed. Who would have thought that Miss Yilan would be so indifferent.

Seeing Fan Yilan walking over, he said calmly, "Third Uncle, do you think it's suitable? Although Han Wang Liu Bang is distinguished, he can also be called a hero, but he is nearly fifty years old, not to mention he used to be with an idle ruffian?"

(End of this chapter)