Chapter 19: Three Princes Arrive at Kyoto Prefecture at the Same Time

There was a lot of noise in front of Fan’s house.

The officials outside the mansion were helpless and could only discuss in low voices with the servants and guards inside, hoping that someone would come into the mansion to inform them.

Afterwards, they had no choice but to wait outside the door for the result.

Inside the Fan Mansion, everyone gathered upon hearing the news, and people were in a panic.

However, Fan Xian remained calm.

Yesterday, Fan Sizhe and Li Chengyun teamed up to teach Guo Baokun a lesson. In Fan Xian's view, this was an expected incident.

However, the rest of the people in the mansion were extremely anxious, and they all speculated whether this incident would bring disaster to the Fan family.

Aunt Liu stood in front of the inner gate, looking at the serious officials outside the gate with a frown on her face. She glanced at Fan Xian from time to time, her heart full of doubts, secretly wondering whether this incident was caused by Fan Xian.

Suddenly, a servant came in hurriedly and reported breathlessly:

"Someone from Kyoto Prefecture wants to arrest Master Fan Xian and Master Fan Sizhe!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Liu was shocked and quickly asked the two what had happened.

Fan Xian had no choice but to tell the story of yesterday, and listened to Fan Sizhe and Li Chengyun teaching Guo Baokun a lesson again.

Aunt Liu was furious and turned around to glare at Fan Sizhe fiercely.

Fan Sizhe knew he was in the wrong, so he could only lower his head and remain silent.

At this time, Fan Jian, the head of the Fan family, was not in the mansion.

Although Aunt Liu was a woman of considerable ability, she felt somewhat at a loss at this critical moment.

The same is true for Fan Xian. He currently has very little information, just like looking at flowers in the fog. It is difficult to get a glimpse of the truth behind the scenes, so he cannot make a decision easily.

At this time.

Fan Ruoruo, who had changed into elegant clothes, suddenly spoke softly:
"Mother, brother, perhaps we can seek help from His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince."

When these words were spoken, everyone was surprised.

Didn't Fan Ruoruo always have a bad relationship with the Sixth Prince? Why would she think of asking him for help?!

What's more, the Sixth Prince is just a powerless and dissolute prince. What's the point of looking for him?

After hearing this, everyone remained silent.

Fan Ruoruo also noticed the subtle atmosphere and explained hurriedly:
"Guo Baokun was originally injured by the Sixth Prince, and my brother's action was also at the behest of the Sixth Prince! He should bear part of the responsibility for this matter."

Upon hearing this, Fan Xian and Aunt Liu both nodded in agreement.

This is indeed true.

But Aunt Liu thought about it for a while and still felt that it was inappropriate, so she shook her head and said:
"It's better not to involve the royal family in this matter, otherwise it might cause more trouble! We still have to find a way to solve it ourselves."

"In that case, go find a yamen runner immediately and ask about the situation before making any plans." Aunt Liu ordered.

The servant left in response, and soon brought back the leading bailiff.

Under Aunt Liu's careful questioning.

The bailiff told the whole story truthfully.

Upon learning that it was the Minister of Rites Guo Youzhi who had personally struck the drum to appeal for justice, and that he had brought the seriously injured Guo Baokun with him, Aunt Liu could not help but shudder, as if a chill was chilling her heart.

She knew very well that this matter would not be resolved peacefully!
Then he sighed and turned his gaze to Fan Xian and Fan Sizhe:

"It seems that you must go to this government office! Minister Guo is waiting in person, which shows his sincerity. You should also give a corresponding response."

The two brothers looked at each other and nodded.

"How can a member of our Fan family be escorted by the yamen runners? Even if we go to Kyoto Prefecture, we must do it in a dignified manner."

Aunt Liu quickly arranged a luxurious carriage and sent servants and guards to accompany her.

At the same time, she also secretly bribed the yamen runners to make them do things as conveniently as possible.

that's it.

Surrounded by the crowd, Fan Xian and Fan Sizhe took a carriage and headed to the Kyoto government office like noblemen going on a trip.

After they left.

Aunt Liu hurriedly sent someone to notify Fan Jian, and began to contact friends who had close ties with the Fan family in case of emergency.

……

On the other side of Kyoto.

All parties also received this news.

The Minister of Rites Guo Youzhi brought his son to Kyoto Prefecture to sue Si Nanbo's two sons.

The news quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of Kyoto and became the focus of people's discussion.

No one expected that the Minister of Rites Guo Youzhi would be so humble as to go to the yamen in person to file a complaint.

Once this happened, the two young masters of Si Nanbo's family would probably not be able to escape the disaster.

However, everyone in the know knows that what happened yesterday was actually Li Chengdong's hand injury to Guo Baokun, and Fan Sizhe was just an accomplice.

And Fan Xian had never been involved in it.

However, Guo Youzhi only dared to sue Fan Xian and Fan Sizhe, and avoided talking about the real murderer, the Sixth Prince Li Chengyun.

This is an act of bullying the weak and fearing the strong, which is despicable.

Deep inside the palace.

Li Chengyun heard about this.

A hint of interest flashed in his eyes, and he decided to go to Kyoto Prefecture.

After what happened last night, he knew that he had taken possession of someone else's sister's body, but more importantly, he was eager to take this opportunity to advance his role-playing progress.

This matter reached his ears so quickly that he knew that someone must have done it on purpose in order to lure him to Kyoto Prefecture.

Since someone invited him so warmly, how could he not go?
So Li Chengyun changed into the prince's gorgeous clothes, walked out of the palace, and went straight to Kyoto Prefecture.

……

East Palace.

The prince was already prepared.

He knew very well that letting Guo Youzhi file a complaint was the plan of his aunt, the Princess, and he himself also had subsequent chess moves waiting to be made.

"The Minister of Rites personally went to sue the murderer. This is already enough respect for him."

"Fan Xian and Fan Sizhe will definitely be severely punished this time."

"I wonder if my sixth brother will come?"

The prince muttered to himself, a playful smile on his face.

In fact, the prince’s real target this time was not Fan Xian, but Li Chengyun.

He knew that if Li Chengyun did not show up, the scene would be much less exciting.

However, he firmly believed that Li Chengyun would come.

After all, with such an arrogant and domineering personality, how could he take the Minister of Rites Guo Youzhi seriously?

What's more, Fan Sizhe is his younger brother. As the eldest brother, how could he stand idly by when his younger brother is in trouble?

……

And on the other side.

Li Chengze received the news last.

When he learned that Guo Youzhi was going to sue Fan Sizhe and Fan Xian, he knew that this would be a good show.

He couldn't wait to go to Kyoto Prefecture to watch the fun.

At the same time, he was also keenly aware of the opportunity therein.

"Facing the Minister of Rites, Fan Sizhe and Fan Xian are clearly at a disadvantage."

Li Chengze thought to himself, "Only with Li Chengyun can they barely compete with him."

"If it weren't for Li Chengyun, the Fan brothers would have had a hard time escaping this disaster."

Therefore, Li Chengze's idea coincided with the prince's, and he was also sure that Li Chengyun would appear in Kyoto Prefecture.

Li Chengyun and Guo Youzhi are about to clash, and are more likely to face off against the prince.

Li Chengze secretly calculated in his mind that this was a godsend opportunity, and wanted to use it to win over Li Chengyun and Fan Xian, making them completely side with him.

If it is really necessary, he will save Fan Sizhe at all costs.

Just to make Li Chengyun and Fan Xian sincerely join him.

……

Soon after.

Outside Kyoto Prefecture.

Fan Xian and Fan Sizhe have arrived.

There was a lot of noise and bustle outside.

Countless people gathered outside the palace.

People in Kyoto are known to be bold and like to join in the fun.

Upon hearing about the lawsuit between these two important officials in the court, many people flocked to the court, wanting to witness with their own eyes this rare and rare event that would only happen once in a lifetime.

When Fan Sizhe and Fan Xian got off the carriage, the people could not help but cheer, as if they were watching a wonderful opera.

The two entered Kyoto Prefecture, and Li Chengyun, the prince, and Li Chengze also arrived one after another.

The three princes came to Kyoto together.

(End of this chapter)