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After Li Jianbi was exiled, Fan An drove out all his cronies in Lantai, and most of those who were not in Lantai were transferred out of the capital by the cabinet.One person loses power, and hundreds of people lose power. When Li Jianbi left the capital, the emperor was sick and power was transferred to the cabinet. Overnight, the autumn wind swept away the fallen leaves, and those officials who had been close to Li Jianbi were swept out one after another. In the capital city, I don't know which corner I fell in in a blink of an eye.

The big waves washed the sand, but Fan An's fish was missed, and Chen Yiqin was also missed. Liang Dang's cronies tried their best to clean up Li Jianbi's remaining feathers, but ignored these two biggest stumbling blocks.

Later facts proved that this was definitely a fatal mistake.It's just that no one has the insight to recognize the situation at the moment, and lives with peace of mind day by day.The victory, defeat, honor and disgrace of this officialdom seem to have been predestined long ago. On the day when the power goes down, there will always be people lamenting that the heaven wants me to die, and I have to die. Don't you know that when you are enjoying the glory, God has already planted a miserable future for you. Primer.

There are not many people who can understand this truth from the bottom of their hearts. Fan An may have suffered too much in his life, so he knows how to be prepared for danger in times of peace better than others.Li Jianbi told him that Chen Yiqin would not harm you, but just wanted to win you over.His tone was definitely unquestionable, but Fan An still didn't believe it. His instinct told him that Chen Yiqin had no good intentions for him.

Fortunately, after Fan An drove him away from the mansion last time, this man never came again. Maybe he felt that he had gone too far after going back. Not long after, in the morning court, he took the initiative to stop Fan An at Hongwu Gate, and solemnly He humbled him about the matter, saying that the next official knew that his language and behavior were reckless that day, and if he offended him, he hoped that the sea would be merciless.

Fan An never expected that this person's attitude would change so much in just a few days.There was a faint smile on Chen Yiqin's face, and Fan An couldn't tell whether the smile was real or not after looking at it for a long time, so he could only bow his hands and be polite for a while, even if the previous suspicions were settled.

Chen Yiqin's smile did not change, he said that three days later it would be my father's fortieth birthday, my lord remember to come and join me.Fan An heheed twice, saying that he was sure.

Zheng Kang's birthday stickers had been placed on Fan's desk half a month ago, and they were delivered by Chen Yiqin himself.Although he didn't want to rush to curry favor with Zheng Kang, a pro-military commander, he definitely didn't want to offend Chen Yiqin.Anyway, it’s just a scene, so let’s go.

On the third day of September, Zheng Kang set up a Wu Yan in his mansion. Because the Holy Majesty was ill recently, and as a courtier, it was not appropriate to make a big show of fanfare, so he only set up wine and vegetables in the yard, and hung a few rolls of red balls at the door. whip.

Although the furnishings are simple, it does not affect the ostentation of Shouyan, who is pro-military command history. There are no less than 200 people in the camp of officials from all walks of life, and they all bring several loads or even several carts of congratulatory gifts, almost blocking the gate of the Zheng Mansion. up.Fan An's carriage stopped at the entrance of Zheng's mansion, Chen Yiqin came to greet him personally from the corridor, and said why did your lord come so late, my father thought you would not show his face and refused to come.He smiled and said a few words to him, and personally led him into the gate of the mansion.

A wine table was set up in the courtyard, Fan An turned his head and glanced casually.Four ministers came from the six departments of the imperial court, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Industry. The Hanlin came to the inner minister, Chengzhi and a few bachelors, and the rest of the officials were countless. When I saw a cabinet member, among the three divisions, I was the only one.

Fan An's heart skipped a beat before he realized that he seemed to be on the wrong team and shouldn't have come.

But now that everyone is here, what can we do, let's be at ease when we come.

When Zheng Kang saw Fan An, he said aloud and walked over, and said three sentences in succession.Zheng Kang was born as a military general, fought outside the customs for more than ten years, and served as a commander for several years when he came back.But fortunately, this person was full of joy and anger, and he smiled boldly and calmly, which was pleasant, unlike Chen Yiqin, who made people look frightened.

"I have known Mr. Fan's reputation for a long time. I thought about having a chance to make friends when I was the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, but I didn't catch a good opportunity. In a blink of an eye, my lord has been promoted to Lantai. Today is my [-]th birthday. Your lord will Selling my face, I, Zheng Kang, owe you a favor out of thin air!" He laughed and led Fan An to sit down at Yanshou himself, called the attendants to get the wine, and said that he would entertain Fan An first. .

While Fan An was evasive, someone outside the door suddenly called Concubine Zheng, King Huan is here!Fan An Moming was startled for a while, and when he looked up, he saw a six-person palanquin decorated with gold and purple red slowly parked at the high gate of the Zhumen.

The officials standing in the courtyard shook their sleeves, and stood apart from the left and right, ready to greet them.Standing at the head of Yan, Fan An saw a snow-white hand slowly pulling away the fine brocade fringe from a distance, and then a beautiful woman stepped out. The figure was slightly plump, but the jade face was exquisite and charming. The man, waving a purple and green round fan in his left hand, wearing a green and blue skirt, is charming and innocent, holding the 14-year-old King Huan in his right hand, and slowly walking over with a smile.

This is the concubine Zheng Gui who was rumored to be favored by the Holy Majesty, the adoptive mother of King Huan, and the biological sister of Zheng Kang.Fan An had been in court for almost two years, and it was only the first time he saw her.

Zheng Kang greeted him with a smile, knelt down and said that he had seen the prince.King Huan was fourteen years old, but he was a bit short in stature. Fortunately, his facial features were extremely handsome, and his eyes looked very bright. "Today is my uncle's birthday. I am a junior. Why should I be so polite?" He spoke in a very old-fashioned tone, not like a 14-year-old boy, but his tone was soft and tender, with the coquettishness of a child. Sweeping his eyes, he fixed his eyes on Chen Yiqin behind him, and said, "I haven't seen the teacher for a long time, I miss you so much. After my uncle celebrates his birthday, remember to return the teacher to me."

"You only remember Mr. Zheng, he is not here for a few days, and you don't even read books." Concubine Zhang laughed and scolded, "Mr. comes back, I will hit you first!"

King Huan let go of his hand with a smile. He walked towards Chen Yiqin, stood beside Chen Yiqin, and said that Mr. Huan must be willing to beat me.

Concubine Zheng smiled and reprimanded a few more words, then asked Chen Yiqin to take King Huan to the backyard.Liu Lin has a noble status and will not accompany Yan here, and he is less than fifteen years old, so according to the rules, he is not allowed to drink alcohol.

"Children grow up and become more and more difficult to discipline, and the self-proclaimed king is far away from me, and I have more than I can do." Zheng Guiji went to help Zheng Kang up, and said, "Fortunately, he listens to Mr. Chen's words very much, and he is here , which relieved me a lot.”

While speaking, her eyes slipped behind Zheng Kang, and she noticed Fan An at once, and said with a smile, "Isn't this Master Fan? You're here too?"

Fan An was shocked for a while, this Concubine Zheng was in the deep palace, how could she recognize her?He didn't have time to think about it, he laughed and went up to salute, saying that the official had seen the imperial concubine.

Concubine Zhang Guifei smiled, and said that there is no need to be too polite, my brother and I have not seen each other for a long time, and I have something in my heart that I want to say, the banquet is here, adults can do as they please.There was a smile between the words, and the voice was like a spring breeze.

Zheng Kang and the imperial concubine toasted Fan An with a glass of wine, and after a few confessions, they went into the hall to reminisce about the past.Fan An breathed a sigh of relief, and wanted to leave a message and leave.Before he reached the door, three beautiful maidservants followed him and asked politely, "Where is Master Fan going?"

Fan An said: "I have something to do at home, I have to go back to the mansion first, please leave a message for Master Zheng, saying that I will go back first." He said and turned to go to the door, but the three beautiful maidservants stretched out their hands to hold him back. He, one of them said: "My lord has told me that Mr. Fan is Yan's distinguished guest, and he must not be neglected. He specially ordered the three of us to wait on you. Sir, if you leave halfway like this, doesn't it mean that our service is not good enough, lord If you know, you will punish us!"

Fan An pulled back his sleeves, smiled and said how could it be, your master really wants to punish you, I will intercede for you.He just listened to it as a joke, and wanted to go out after it was over.Unexpectedly, after he took three steps, a beautiful servant girl behind him cried, saying that the master's family law is strict, and we are afraid that we will not survive if your lord is gone today.Fan An was taken aback by him and said don't talk nonsense.

The three of them didn't speak, but lowered their heads and shed tears.Fan An hated seeing women cry the most, so he quickly said yes, I won't go, and when your lord comes out, can't I go and say goodbye in person?

The three people were overjoyed, and they stopped crying.Fan An sighed, slowly walked back to the table and sat down.

Not long after he sat down, officials he didn't know began to talk to him, and they came to toast him in fear.Fan An shied away and drank a few glasses, seeing more and more people, he ran away with the excuse of going to the latrine.

He wandered around in the atrium, and a beautiful servant girl found him and said, is your lord going there for convenience?Fan An said no, I just wanted to find a place to sit quietly for a while.The beautiful maid smiled and said that she should sit in the lotus pavilion in the backyard for a while.

The lotus pond in the backyard of the Zheng Mansion is three miles wide, and there are no lotus flowers in the evening, but it is still green at a glance.Fan An sat down in the pavilion, caressing his face with the lotus wind, slightly drunk, and said that I will just sit here for a while, you can go and do other things first.

The beautiful servant girl responded, and Shi Shiran left.

Fan An closed his eyes and remained silent for a while, then heard a burst of very light footsteps in a daze, opened his eyes, and suddenly saw Concubine Zheng Gui and Chen Yiqin standing opposite him.His surprise was no small matter, his mind came to his senses in an instant, and he got up and saluted Concubine Zheng.

"I heard that Mr. Fan is too strong to drink, so it is true." Concubine Zheng covered her mouth and smiled, "Mr. Fan looks very much like my second brother when he is taking a nap."

Fan An murmured, not knowing what Concubine Zheng was going to do.Could it be that she also came to rest in this pavilion and took her place by herself?He wanted to say goodbye, but the imperial concubine mentioned her second brother again, so there must be something to say.

But Fan An didn't recognize her second brother, so how could he answer the conversation.He is not familiar with this Zheng family!

Concubine Zheng seemed to know what Fan An was thinking, and she said to herself: "If my second elder brother is not dead, he will be about your age." With fish food in his hand, he went to the pavilion and sprinkled some, The red carps in the pond floated up, and quickly huddled together, "But as the saying goes, since ancient times, a famous general is like a beautiful woman, and the world is not allowed to have gray hair. He died outside the pass at a young age."

Fan An lowered his head slightly, still not knowing what to say.Standing next to him, Chen Yiqin called out to him suddenly. When Fan An turned his head, there was a splash of water beside him!He turned his head and saw that Concubine Zheng Gui who was feeding the fish just now fell into the water!

Fan An was shocked, and hurriedly rushed forward and leaned forward and shouted: "The imperial concubine!" The whole body of Zheng Guifei in the water fell under the water surface, and she only lost her black hair during the struggle.

"The imperial concubine has fallen into the water!" Chen Yiqin shouted behind him, and Fan An suddenly froze.This imperial concubine was just so fine that she couldn't possibly fall into the water by herself!It was obvious that he jumped down by himself just now!

What is this noble concubine going to do? !Fan An anxiously glanced at Chen Yiqin, and a thought flashed through his mind: This person is probably trying to frame me for pushing the noble concubine into the water!I knew this person was trying to harm me!

"The empress has fallen into the water!" Chen Yiqin shouted again.Fan An hurriedly said, "I didn't push her down!"

Chen Yiqin was also taken aback. "Of course I know you didn't push him down!" He came up and pulled Fan An to the water's edge, "Master Fan, go down and save people!"

Fan An wholeheartedly felt that Chen Yiqin wanted to harm him, so he was not willing to obey in his panic. "I won't go! I don't know how to water!" He said, "I want to save you!"

At this time, the sentry corridor in the distance seemed to have noticed the movement here, and quickly came to the pavilion.

"Stop dawdling and get down!" Seeing that the attendant was approaching, Chen Yiqin pulled Fan An desperately, picked up his lower body and lifted him, flipping Fan An into the pool with a slap.

Fan An fell into the water less than three times before the attendant rushed over. Seeing the situation, he hurriedly jumped into the pool and fished the imperial concubine and Fan An up.

Naturally, Fan An was fine, but the imperial concubine next to her passed out because she choked on too much water.Fan An thought that this man could not die, so he struggled up and picked up Concubine Zheng, laying him on his lap and beating him vigorously.

Zheng Guifei spat a few mouthfuls of water, coughed violently and woke up.At this time Zheng Kang arrived, and all the officials in Yanzhong surrounded him.Fan An's heart skipped a beat, he was done, this person would definitely frame him and accuse him of murder.

Unexpectedly, the imperial concubine reached out and grabbed Fan An's sleeve, but said: "Master Fan...Thank you! You saved my life!"