The farce ended, and Wanyue Tower finally became quiet.
After everyone had dispersed, Cao An cupped his hands towards Liu Weizhen and said, "Thank you, Mr. Liu, for enforcing the law impartially..."
"Don't worry, it's not over yet."
Liu Weizhen sat down with a sneer.
He picked up the jug on the table, poured himself a drink, and said, "Before I came, I already sent someone to notify Mr. Fan. I think he will be here soon."
Is Lao Fan coming?
Cao An glanced subconsciously.
Of course he knew what Lao Fan would do...
boom!
The door was kicked open.
Lao Fan came in a hurry wearing a plain robe, even two buttons were wrongly fastened.
The boy at the door didn't recognize him, so he stretched out his hand to stop him...
Snapped!
Lao Fan had a sullen face and slapped him: "Get out of here! If you dare to block my way, you will go to jail tomorrow!"
"..."
Cao An looked horrified.
What the hell is this old style?
Isn’t it said that he is a gentleman, a literary sage, a model, and a role model?
This style has nothing to do with anyone, right?
Cao An shivered subconsciously and ran away.
"Bastard, you still dare to run?"
Lao Fan rushed in and chased after him. Liu Weizhen stood aside and took advantage of the opportunity to stop him. Cao An was caught...
Snapped!
Bang bang!
A series of slaps on the head made Cao An's eyes flash with stars and his whole body was in a daze.
Arhat looked anxiously on the sidelines. He didn't want to stop him, and he didn't want to stop him either...
Obviously, Lao Fan regarded Cao An as his nephew, otherwise why would he be so angry? Do you think anyone is qualified to be beaten by the governor of Kaifeng himself?
"Ouch! Someone is wrong, Mr. Fan..."
Cao An covered his head and huddled in the booth.
On the side, Liu Weizhen took a sip of wine happily, grinning like a lotus flower.
"Fan Gong..."
The corners of Arhat's mouth twitched a few times, and he decided to help him: "Mr. Lang is still injured, you..."
Lao Fan glanced over, and Arhat immediately knelt down.
"Please be gentle..."
After dozens of beatings in a row, Lao Fan had probably reached his limit.
Only then did Cao An leave and sit down panting.
Liu Weizhen poured a glass of wine with a wink, placed it in front of Lao Fan, and said with a smile: "Mr. Fan, have a glass of water and wine to rest. It won't be too late to fight again slowly."
Watching other people beat their children is probably something that most people like to see.
"Old Liu!"
Cao An became angry and jumped up from the booth.
Snapped!
Lao Fan followed up and said again: "Did I teach you to talk to your elders like this? Mr. Liu is older than your father. When will it be your turn to say names?!"
This can be considered 'peace'.
Fan Zhongyan drank several glasses of sake before saying calmly: "Tell me, why are you so impulsive?"
He always felt that although this man was a bit stubborn, he was more successful because of his strategies and methods. Plus, he was protecting him from the side, so he couldn't cause any big trouble.
But today he was impulsive...
Young people are still too young!
"He insulted Song people!"
Cao An lowered his head.
Fan Zhongyan drank indifferently: "What else?"
Cao An subconsciously raised his head and said stubbornly: "He called the people of Song Dynasty boneless maggots, and said we are all lowly! I couldn't be more angry, so..."
"You!"
Lao Fan sighed, but couldn't get angry.
If he had been present at that time, he would probably have been angry, right?
"But you should never, never, never do anything..."
Lao Fan is very aware of the urinal nature of the people in the court now. If Cao An is really thrown to them, not to mention the enemies will take action, most of the civil and military officials in the court will agree!
This is no longer a matter of party struggle, but a matter of situation!
It is a fact that the Song Dynasty could not defeat the Liao Kingdom. Otherwise, why would it have humiliated and formed an alliance in the first place?
You, Cao An, defeated the Liao envoy. The Liao people will definitely not give up on this matter. Don't talk about 'right or wrong'. When have you talked about 'right and wrong' in the confrontation between countries?
"Yes, I was wrong..."
Cao An bowed his head obediently.
"Your fault was not in hitting people, but in being impulsive!"
Lao Fan glared at him with hatred, and continued: "Even if the Liao envoy should be beaten, couldn't you find a few people to sneak attack at night? You have been shouting that the outer city is your 'territory'... where is your brain? ?”
"...Ahem!"
The wine Liu Weizhen had just swallowed instantly gushed out.
Lao Fan, I didn’t expect that you are also a sinister person!
Lao Fan ignored him, just looked at Cao An and sighed: "Now, this matter will definitely not escape the debate in the court! You... those people are willing to wait for your death. Isn't now the opportunity?"
"But this junior just can't get angry!"
Cao An frowned: "I want revenge, and those people are indeed determined to kill me! But a certain person is also from the Song Dynasty, and he also knows the honor and disgrace of his family and country!"
"..."
Liu Weizhen's drinking movement stopped abruptly.
Lao Fan also opened his eyes and looked at him...
The two veterans, who had been immersed in official circles for a long time, couldn't help but show approval and emotion in their eyes at this moment.
These words are indeed touching!
Even a young man knows how to safeguard the honor and disgrace of his family and country, but they... the ministers who consolidate the imperial court, only think about how to weigh the priorities.
Shame?
Liu Weizhen put down her wine glass and hesitated for a while before holding back.
He wanted to say: I'll take the responsibility for this!
It's a pity that he can't afford it...
But Lao Fan took a deep breath: "Tomorrow you go out of the city to hide, and don't worry about this anymore! I don't believe it, this Song Dynasty still can't find a few bones!"
After saying that, he stood up and left.
"Fan Gong..."
Cao An quickly stopped him: "Don't be impulsive. This junior has already planned this."
He advised me?
Lao Fan turned around and was stunned for a moment, suddenly forgetting what he was here for today.
Cao An continued: "Don't worry, we are all talking about this matter! We can't hide this matter from the people of the world! Even if the court wants to take care of it in vain, it depends on whether the people of the world agree or not!"
"What are you going to do?" Lao Fan subconsciously grabbed Cao An's wrist.
It's like an old father trying to dissuade his son from taking risks. That look... Cao An subconsciously blushed.
"Don't worry, Mr. Fan, I will not put myself in danger. As for planning..."
Cao An glanced at Liu Weizhen next to him, and it was self-evident.
But Lao Liu quit and said angrily: "Boy, don't you think that since Mr. Fan is here, I won't dare to beat you? If you look at me like this again, I will put you in jail!"
Helpless, Cao An had no choice but to tell the plan again.
Before Liu Weizhen finished listening, she stood up: "What a trick! Boy...if Gong Fan hadn't protected you, I really wouldn't have dared to let you grow up anymore!"
What a terrible conspiracy, this is simply a textbook war of public opinion!
Even Fan Zhongyan couldn't help but look sideways and sighed slightly: "The country has produced talents from generation to generation! You have the courage to do it, everything... I am here!"
As soon as these words came out, Liu Weizhen couldn't help but stand up and said: "I am an old man, so I should repay Mr. Fan for his support back then!"
This was said very well. It not only sold Lao Fan's face, but also made him accept his favor.
Cao An achieved his goal and bowed obediently: "Two elders, don't worry, the juniors will never dare to be careless!"
