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Chapter 837 Fan Xian's Hopes Are Shattered
Just as Fan Xian arrived at the Fan Mansion, Qin Hao also returned to the Bingmasi military camp.

"Where are the women we just captured?"

The captain of the guard reported: "Sir, according to your instructions, they are all locked up in the small dark room."

"Ah."

The captain of the guards reminded: "Sir, should we hold a trial?"

"No need, just lock it up and don't let anyone get close to it."

These palace maids are the eldest princess's people. The patrol team received the tip-off in advance, which was naturally the work of Emperor Qing. The reason why they handed them over to Qin Hao was to test whether he would be bribed by the eldest princess.

Once these palace maids were rescued or died in the Bingmasi for no reason, Qin Hao would have no way to defend himself.

Similarly, if Qin Hao pried open the mouths of these palace maids and obtained testimony that was unfavorable to the eldest princess, he would be completely standing on the opposite side of the eldest princess. This crazy woman could do anything, and Qin Hao did not intend to have a grudge with this crazy woman unless the eldest princess provoked him.

The same is true for these palace maids. Not to mention that they still have a glimmer of hope, once they reveal the truth, only death awaits them. After all, the crazy princess is still useful to Emperor Qing for the time being.

Just as Qin Hao expected, Guo Youzhi arrived before he even sat down.

"Commander Qin has worked hard. He has lived and eaten with the soldiers in the barracks for the past three months. He is truly a great general."

Qin Hao smiled and said, "Minister Guo, you are too kind. It is just a matter of loyalty to the emperor."

Guo Youzhi's face changed slightly when he heard this. As a veteran official, he naturally understood that Qin Hao's words were telling him that these people were captured in front of Emperor Qing, and if he handed them over to him, Emperor Qing would not be able to explain.

"Commander Qin has been in office for three months and the capital has taken on a whole new look. He is truly a capable minister who can govern the country. His talent is somewhat wasted in the army. If he gives up military service and turns to literature, he may become a high-ranking official in the future."

Qin Hao just smiled but didn't respond. Qing State was known for its military power, and the status of military commanders was not low. Moreover, he was also a disciple of Ye Liuyun. His future development in the army would definitely be more stable than being a civil servant. As for joining the crown prince? In front of the old scoundrel Emperor Qing, the crown prince was still too naive and had no chance of winning.

Seeing this, Guo Youzhi understood Qin Hao's attitude and could only hurried back to report to the prince.

At the same time, after Fan Xian entered the Fan Mansion, he first confused Fan Sizhe with his words, and then fought back against Aunt Liu's intimidation. Just when he was about to have a head-on conflict with Fan Sizhe, Fan Ruoruo rushed back, and after beating Fan Sizhe away, Fan Ruoruo took Fan Xian to her room. Naturally, the two brother and sister who had not seen each other for many years had to exchange pleasantries.

After Fan Xian put the chicken leg in his hand into the wooden box, he suddenly thought of something.

"By the way, when I passed by the Qing Temple on my way to Beijing, I met Qin Hao. Do you still remember him?"

Hearing this, Fan Ruoruo turned away angrily: "Don't mention this person to me!"

"I haven't heard from him in all these years. He hasn't come to see me since he came to Beijing. I gave him a rag doll."

Fan Xian asked in confusion: "What doll?"

"That's it. It's just a rag doll. It's not important. Brother, what did you talk about when you met him in the Qing Temple?" Fan Ruoruo stammered and changed the subject.

Fan Xian thought for a moment and said, "We didn't talk about anything. It seemed like he was serving as a bodyguard for some distinguished person today. He didn't say much to me."

"Ruoruo, let me ask you a question. Are those 'urban management officers' who catch people and fine them on the streets, and the parking lots with white lines painted on them, created by Qin Hao?"

Talking about this, Fan Ruoruo became interested: "Brother, do you also think this is good? Let me tell you, most of the streets in the capital were very dirty before, and those near the river were very smelly every summer. Now the streets are much cleaner and tidier, and there are rarely any carriage jams."

"As for what you mean by urban management, I don't quite understand. Bingmasi does have a patrol team that specializes in catching people dumping garbage, and those white lines were also created by Bingmasi."

Now Fan Xian was even more suspicious that Qin Hao was a "time traveler" like him. This could also explain why the other party had never behaved like a child since he was young.

Just as Fan Xian was lost in thought, a servant came to report that Fan Jian had returned home.

In addition to curiosity, Fan Xian was more confused about this "father" whom he had never met for many years.

"Brother, then you go first. I'll keep this chicken leg for you."

"it is good."

Afterwards, Fan Xian went to meet Fan Jian. Naturally, Fan Xian would not succumb to Fan Jian's "arranged marriage", so Fan Jian asked him a soul-searching question: How do you think you can make a living?
Fan Xian said confidently: soap, glass, and white sugar, but he found out that these things had already been made by Ye Qingmei, and she had also established a huge trading company. Now the trading company has become part of the royal family, which is now the inner treasury controlled by the eldest princess.

Fan Xian was devastated and could not help but sigh to the sky: Why did I have a mother if I had a son?

To be honest, Fan Jian treated Fan Xian better than his own son. Even when Fan Xian refused to marry Lin Wan'er, he did not force him to do so, but planned to take it step by step.

During dinner, the family had a harmonious and friendly conversation. Only Versace felt that his mother's behavior was very strange. She treated Fan Xian, her illegitimate son, better than her own son.

The next day, Fan Xian agreed to go out with Fan Sizhe, and together with Fan Ruoruo, the three of them rode in the same carriage.

Soon, a group of thugs surrounded the carriage. Just as Teng Zijing, disguised as a coachman, was about to teach these thugs a lesson, a group of patrol officers arrested several people.

"Master, help!"

When Versace heard this, he panicked. He jumped out of the car and saw that the servants he had hired were beaten black and blue. He immediately pretended not to know them.

"Lord Commander."

"Lord Commander."

Qin Hao happened to be passing by after leaving the court. Seeing this farce, he roughly guessed what was going on, so he jokingly said to Fan Sizhe: "Mr. Fan, you really don't know these people. I will take them back to the military headquarters. If you want to redeem someone later, you will have to pay a few taels of silver."

When Versace heard that he had to pay a fine, he immediately became anxious: "Why is it so expensive to redeem a person? You are worse than robbing money."

"There's nothing we can do. There are so many people in the military department. The brothers have to eat, right?"

"No, we can discuss this, don't fine me for no reason."

Fan Xian and Fan Ruoruo, who were in the carriage, heard the noise outside and got out of the carriage.

When Fan Ruoruo left Danzhou, she was only five years old. Now she has grown into a graceful young lady with lively eyebrows, a straight and delicate nose, and cherry-like lips on an oval face. At first glance, she may not be too stunning, but upon closer inspection, she is very attractive and has a kind of playful beauty.

Fan Xian smiled at Qin Hao and said, "I didn't expect to see you here again."

"What a coincidence." Qin Hao dismounted and walked in front of Fan Ruoruo while speaking.

"Ruoruo, I haven't seen you for many years. Why don't you even say hello?"

Fan Ruoruo said angrily, "Sir, you are joking. I have never seen you before. How can you say that I haven't seen you for many years? I am not worthy of you."

As expected, women of all ages are very vindictive.

"These years, I have been living far away in Dongyi City with my master. The place where I live is really remote and it is impossible to communicate."

"Hmph, you've been back in Beijing for three months and you haven't come to see me. It's obvious that you still don't take me seriously." Fan Ruoruo said angrily.

There were people around watching the fun and making jokes.

"You sir, you still can't see it. I blame you for not going to find her earlier."

Upon hearing this, Fan Ruoruo shyly hid in the carriage again.

Versace saw that Fan Xian knew Qin Hao, so he was reluctant to pay and shamelessly begged Fan Xian to plead for him.

Fan Xian put his arm around Versace's shoulders and said, "So, you really did find these people?"

"No, no, I just feel sorry for them." Versace argued guiltily.

Fan Xian spread his hands and said, "You don't even know me, why should I ask for a favor on your behalf? These days, it's hard to repay a debt of favor."

After saying that, he walked in front of Qin Hao.

"It's a rare opportunity to meet someone, so it's fate. Let's have a meal together. We haven't seen each other for many years. Can we chat?"

"That's great. Meeting an old friend in a foreign land is a great joy in life. It's also a great enlightenment in life."

Versace watched helplessly as his men were taken away by the patrol team, and then he looked at Qin Hao and Fan Xian, who were arm in arm, and got into the carriage with a sad face.

"Sister, I only agreed to invite you and Fan Xian. Don't blame me for that kid's crime."

Fan Ruoruo glared at him fiercely and said, "How many times have I told you that you cannot address my brother by his name? If you do it again next time, I will spank you hard."

Versace was in tears.

A group of people arrived at the downstairs of Yishiju, a famous restaurant in the capital, when suddenly a woman with a child in her arms walked up to them.

"Hey guys, do you want a book?"

"Banned book."

Fan Xian tentatively took the booklet with the words "Red Mansion" written on the cover and handed it to Qin Hao: "Have you read this book?"

Qin Hao laughed secretly in his heart. Fan Xian was obviously testing whether he was a time traveler.

"I have some impression that this book seems to have been popular in the capital for some time."

Fan Xian was greatly disappointed, but he asked unwillingly, "What about before coming to the capital? Have you never seen him before?"

"No."

Seeing this, Fan Ruoruo said to Fan Xian, "Brother, didn't you write this book? How could he have seen it before coming to the capital?"

"But this isn't right. How could he not know the Four Great Classics?"

Seeing that the few people had no intention of buying books, the woman selling books became impatient and said, "Do you want to buy them? If not, I'm leaving."

"How many volumes does this book have?" Versace asked curiously.

"Eight taels."

Versace's eyes widened: "Eight taels? This crappy book is only selling for eight taels, why don't you go and rob it?"

The woman selling books said angrily, "How can you speak so harshly, young master? Just forget it if you don't want to buy it."

As he was about to leave, Fan Xian winked at Fan Ruoruo and said, "Ruoruo, you guys go up first. I'll be there in a moment."

"Then be careful, brother."

Qin Hao did not follow him. The man selling books was Wang Qinian. His lightness skill was the best among all the people under the Grand Master. It was difficult to catch him in the complex terrain. Moreover, Wang Qinian was specially prepared by Chen Pingping for Fan Xian. So he would not join in the fun. As the King of Dark Night of Nanqing, Chen Pingping would never show mercy to anyone except Fan Xian.

The group of three entered the restaurant. The owner recognized Qin Hao and immediately arranged the best private room for him.

Fan Ruoruo coughed lightly and said to Versace, "Go out for a moment. I have something to say to him."

Versace said aggrievedly: "Sister, what is wrong with you that you have to tell me behind my back?"

"Versace!"

When Fan Ruoruo glared at him, Fan Sizhe immediately became timid and went out in shame.

Qin Hao laughed secretly. When Versace saw Fan Ruoruo, he was like a mouse seeing a cat. He was completely controlled.

"What's so funny? It's been so many years, and there's been no news at all. I even cried secretly several times." Fan Ruoruo kept complaining to vent her grievances. Suddenly, a strange-looking rag doll appeared in front of her, and she stopped complaining instantly.

"You still have this with you?" Fan Ruoruo sniffed, trying hard not to let her tears fall.

Qin Hao said softly: "I have been carrying it with me all these years and have never left it."

"Huh, then why didn't you come to see me after being back in Beijing for so long?"

"I just returned to the capital and was appointed as the commander of the military department. It was really overwhelming. I haven't even been home for the past three months. Today I just had some free time and was about to go to your house, and I just happened to run into you on the street."

Fan Ruoruo's eyes sparkled: "Is what you said true?"

"It is absolutely true. If you tell a lie, you will be punished."

"Humph, you are now a fourth-rank official, and a favorite of His Majesty. Who dares to punish you?"

Qin Hao smiled and teased: "Oh? It turns out that Sister Ruoruo cares so much about my affairs."

"Bah, who cares about you? I just happened to hear other sisters talking about it in casual chat," Fan Ruoruo said with a guilty conscience.

At this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open by Versace, who said impatiently.

"Sister, how long are you going to chat? Fan Xian and the others are back."

Fan Ruoruo's pretty face turned slightly red, and she gave Versace a cold look: "You are the only one who talks too much, come in."

After Fan Xian entered the private room, he still tried to test Qin Hao without giving up.

"Are you familiar with the term chengguan?"

Qin Hao pretended to think: "I have no impression."

"Then how did you come up with the idea of ​​asking the Bingmasi to make those rules?"

"The military department is short of money, and when it is poor it will think of change."

"What about the parking lot and the market?"

"The fines can only solve the immediate problem. The long-term benefits of the parking lot and the market are the long-term solution."

Fan Xian held his forehead and sighed: "Could it be that he is really not a time traveler?"

Fan Ruoruo asked with some concern: "Brother, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"It's okay, I just feel a little disappointed suddenly." Fan Xian waved his hand.

Fan Xian has the consciousness of a modern person, and always feels somewhat out of tune with this era. This feeling of loneliness is actually very painful, just like in the Tang Brick World, Yun Ye's motivation for opening an academy was that he was too lonely. He wanted some Tang people to become like him, with modern thinking, as if this would allow him to return to modern society.

The same was true for Fan Xian. After he discovered that Qin Hao might be a "time traveler", he suddenly felt that he had a companion.

But the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. At this moment, Fan Xian felt unprecedented loneliness.

Qin Hao only observed three seconds of silence for Fan Xian's experience.

(End of this chapter)