Fan Li's ninety-ninth day in Chang'an.
For a long time, he had not seen Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Quan.
It's not that these three people turned against each other just because Dong Zhuo died.
In fact, with the current situation of the Han Dynasty, Fan Li's weight is getting heavier and heavier.
Almost every day, envoys from three families came to visit Fan Li.
While apologizing, he said that the head of the family was busy and really had no time to visit Duke Jin.
On the other hand, he brought out expensive gifts, proving that the three families never dared to look down on him.
Fan Li was very reasonable and accepted the order with a smile, and took the trouble to reassure the envoy every time, making the other party believe that he really didn't mind, and that he did not misunderstand that Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan were alienating him.
Because he knew that the three of them were really busy, busy changing dynasties.
Fan's business is spread all over the world.
This also means that Fan Li's eyes are all over the world.
For example, in Chang'an City, there are three very famous tailor masters who have recently received mysterious orders to customize dragon robes at high prices.
Although the origin of the three dragon robe orders cannot be found, the dimensions of the dragon robes can be found.
"So Cao Cao is so short?"
"Lengthened sleeves? This set is customized for Liu Bei."
"Hey! Sun Quan's waistline is so thick? What does he usually eat? I thought it was cheese pastry, milk tea spring rolls, etc. I guess it's because Jiang Shilang ate too much tofu."
Fan Li complained while tearing the note with the sizes of three sets of dragon robes into pieces.
It's time for him to set off.
Weiyang Palace sent a decree that the Han Emperor wanted to see him.
In the past three months, Fan Li had visited the palace many times, but every time he went directly to Changle Palace.
He then remembered that he had never seen Han Emperor Liu Xie since the war.
Outside the palace, the sun is shining brightly.
Inside the palace, the candlelight was brightly lit.
It seems that the people inside have extremely poor eyesight and must light up lamps in broad daylight, otherwise they will not be able to see anything.
The light was too bright. As soon as Fan Li stepped into the palace door, he saw an old man lying on the bed in the palace.
He has white hair and white beard, his eyes are closed tightly, and Princess Changle personally stands by the bedside to serve him.
When Fan Li took a closer look, he was shocked!
This man's skin is shriveled, with ridges and ridges, and a few dark age spots can be seen. He is obviously an old man who has exhausted his energy and energy.
But Fan Li immediately recognized that the old man in front of him was Han Emperor Liu Xie!
A hundred days ago, he was still in his prime, with handsome features and an elegant temperament.
But now?
Fan Li looked at Emperor Han and then at Princess Changle. The latter looked calm.
"You're not dead yet?" Fan Li spoke faster than his brain and accidentally expressed his thoughts.
"...Yes, I'm not dead."
Emperor Han opened his eyes, which were as muddy as mud.
He looked at Fan Li with a look of disgust.
"Haha." Fan Li scratched his head in embarrassment. "Your Majesty's dragon body is in good health, and the foreign ministers are very happy to see it."
"Which of your eyes can see that my dragon is healthy?" Emperor Han spoke very slowly and shook his head slightly. "My daughter should be entrusted to someone like you."
Does it sound like someone is explaining the funeral arrangements?
Fan Li picked his feet in embarrassment.
He felt like a wild man who was marrying without a matchmaker, while Emperor Han still acted like his father-in-law.
"Can you take good care of Changle?" Seeing that Fan Li was silent, Emperor Han asked in a hoarse voice.
"……able?"
Fan Li wanted to say, 'It's none of my business', but he was afraid that Qin Huang's sword would come out of its sheath.
After staring at Fan Li for a long time, Emperor Han finally sighed.
"Emperor Jiajing will unify the world sooner or later."
"When the Ming Dynasty army comes to the city, how can you resist it? What should I do about Changle?"
"The alliance between Chu and Han is as strong as iron and stone. The combined strength of the two countries will make Jiajing dare not move lightly." Fan Li replied with a standard answer.
"Chu-Han Alliance?"
Emperor Han seemed to have heard a joke.
“If the big man no longer exists, what will you do?”
My father-in-law’s deathbed assessment?
Why is it all the truth?
Fan Li suddenly realized that if he continued to talk nonsense, he would not only not be able to deal with Emperor Han, but would also make him look down upon him.
He said sternly: "Even without the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao, Liu Bei and Sun Quan and I are still strong allies."
Emperor Han's eyes finally changed.
"I know that you and him are the same as each other."
As a treacherous minister, Fan Li had never been so marginalized by the emperor.
Well, I'm a little unaccustomed to it.
"What do you plan to do with my precious grandson?" Emperor Han asked again with a straight face: "As far as I know, the Fan family is hereditary Marquis Li Yang, but this generation is inherited by your eldest brother Fan Ming, and he has no heirs. ?”
Fan Li said with a strange expression: "My eldest brother will have a child sooner or later, and Marquis Li Yang will definitely be his legitimate son."
"What? My dear grandson is of the Tian family's blood, but he can't compete with your brother's son?! It's a shame that you have the honor to be a father..."
Emperor Han was about to lose his temper, but was stopped by Fan Li's words.
"Isn't it better for the prince of Chu to inherit the title of Marquis Li Yang?"
Emperor Han had a big mouth.
He was stunned for a long time, and finally pointed at Fan Li's nose and yelled!
"I almost forgot! You are just as traitorous as Dong Zhuo!"
"Stealing a dragon and turning a phoenix into a phoenix, it's a shame you have the nerve to speak out about such a thing!"
"It was so difficult for the King of Chu to found the country back then, but you stole the artifact..."
Emperor Han couldn't stop cursing for a long time, and spitted all over Fan Li's face.
Fan Li wiped his face and asked, "According to Your Majesty's wish, we no longer want the position of Prince of Chu?"
"Don't you dare!?" Emperor Han glared at Fan Li angrily.
Ah this?
Then why are you scolding me?
Fan Li dared to think but not speak, after all, the old man wanted face most.
"Is there anything else, Your Majesty? If nothing happens, the foreign minister will retire and do not dare to disturb His Majesty's rest." Fan Li said timidly.
After he asked, he found that no one paid any attention to him.
Emperor Han held Princess Changle's hand, and the father and daughter exchanged thoughts with their eyes.
Fan Li didn't dare to say anything, for fear of making the old man angry again.
He stood awkwardly beside the dragon bed, feeling that he was the only superfluous presence in this scene of a loving father and a filial daughter.
After a long time, Emperor Han finally spoke.
"I will use a hundred days to repay my debt to the people."
"Chang Le, I am not a good father. What I can leave you... is too little after all."
Princess Changle smiled and said nothing.
"Fan Li."
"Ah, here?"
Hearing Emperor Han call his name, Fan Li answered subconsciously.
"Tonight, I allow you to stay at Changle Palace."
Fan Li was about to refuse, but he met Han Emperor's unquestionable eyes.
"...The foreign minister obeys the order." Fan Li could only say.
He didn't expect that as soon as he agreed, the princess beside him stood up and pulled him out of the palace.
Soon, the two arrived at Changle Palace.
Fan Li couldn't help but ask: "What does your father mean?"
"nothing."
The princess waved her hand and signaled all the ladies and eunuchs to go out.
The palace door was closed, and even the windows were closed.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines into the palace through the gaps in the doors and windows, falling on the princess's gorgeous clothes.
The next second, the clothes fell to the ground.
In front of Fan Li's eyes, the most beautiful picture he had ever seen in his life appeared.
Princess Changle's beautiful face has a holy and fairy-like temperament.
"Every time you come to Changle Palace, father knows that you and I are just chatting."
"Father hopes that the husband and wife will be harmonious."
"Only one night is enough...to make my father happy..."
The princess's tone was gentle, but her movements were extremely strong.
In the Qi Refining Realm, there is really no room for resistance.
Fan Li looked forward to the end, and occasionally looked forward to the success of the resistance.
It's a pity that until dawn, when the first ray of morning light shines into the palace through the cracks in the window, he is still a loser.
Sudden!
There was a sound of bells from Weiyang Palace, desolate and heavy.
Princess Changle froze and said nothing.
Fan Li also remained silent, even if water dropped on his cheek, he did not wipe it away.
After a long time, the princess finally spoke.
"Father... passed away..."
(End of chapter)
