The protagonist of this crossover film and television series is disrupting the plot again.

Chapter 461 Joy of Life 17

Leaving aside Emperor Qing, who was still indulging in self-admiration, Fan Xian happily returned to the Fan family home, carrying the mysterious box left to him by Ye Qingmei in one hand and a shiny chicken leg, a token of love given to him by the Chicken Leg Girl, in the other.

Aunt Liu intended to use this opportunity to establish her authority in front of this illegitimate son, so she ordered her servants to bring Fan Xian in through the side door, while she herself avoided seeing him.

However, Fan Xian did not make things difficult for the servants. He only teased the silly boy, Fan Sizhe, after meeting Aunt Liu's beloved son. This angered Fan Sizhe, who chased after him with a stick to settle the score. However, he was suppressed by Fan Ruoruo, who returned to the mansion in time. Fan Sizhe then ran away to Aunt Liu to complain.

Looking at her good-for-nothing son, Aunt Liu was both angry and annoyed, but at the same time realized that Fan Xian was no ordinary person.

Displeased, he simply ordered the kitchen to be emptied out and used as Fan Xian's residence.

Fan Xian and Fan Ruoruo were unaware of all this. Since their parting in Danzhou, they had not seen each other for ten years, and their reunion was naturally a cause for great joy.

Fan Ruoruo had unconditionally trusted and admired her older brother since childhood. Upon seeing Fan Xian, her arrogance and aloofness vanished instantly, and two blushes quickly appeared on her cheeks as she greeted him.

After realizing that Aunt Liu was deliberately leaving Fan Xian hanging to establish her authority, Fan Ruoruo simply took him to her room.

Although they hadn't seen each other for ten years, the siblings didn't feel any estrangement because they frequently corresponded.

Fan Ruoruo praised Fan Xian's talent highly, especially the copy of "Dream of the Red Chamber" that he gave her to amuse herself.

When he got excited, he even dragged Fan Xian to see all the rare treasures in his room, saying that they were all gifts from noble ladies in the capital who wanted to borrow books.

Upon learning that "Dream of the Red Chamber" was very popular in the capital, Fan Xian couldn't help but feel a little proud, but he humbly declined, claiming that the book was written by a gentleman named Cao Xueqin.

Upon hearing this, Fan Ruoruo naturally did not believe it, but praised Fan Xian for his humility.

Fan Xian helplessly admitted that he couldn't reason with her, but a surge of joy welled up inside him.

In the world he transmigrated to, there was no such person as Cao Xueqin, so from the moment he copied "Dream of the Red Chamber" out, he had already foreseen this outcome.

The reason for mentioning Cao Xueqin's name at this moment is that regardless of whether he claims to be the true author of the book, the world will attribute this talent and glory to him.

Since that's the case, then just say it.

This way, he can enjoy all the benefits it brings without being prevented, and his guilt over "plagiarism" can be alleviated. It's a win-win situation.

Fan Xian brought up the chicken leg girl again with Fan Ruoruo, completely forgetting that he had already been betrothed by Emperor Qing and the real purpose of his decision to come to the capital.

As the brother and sister were exchanging pleasantries, a servant came to report that Lord Sinan had returned to the mansion and wanted Fan Xian to meet him in the study.

Fan Xian then handed the chicken leg he had been holding to Fan Ruoruo for safekeeping, and then went to the study alone.

Arriving at the door of the study, Fan Xian took a deep breath, gently pushed open the slightly ajar door, and stepped inside.

The door hinges made a slight creaking sound, which was particularly clear in the quiet environment.

The study was filled with the faint scent of ink, and the walls were lined with bookshelves, on which various classics were neatly arranged.

Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating a large mahogany desk on which documents and books were neatly arranged.

At this moment, Si Nanbo Fan Jian was sitting behind his desk, engrossed in handling official business, and ignored Fan Xian who had just entered.

Fan Xian didn't care about this at all. He just stood quietly below and waited, looking at Fan Jian with a calm gaze, silently observing his father whom he had never met before.

This was the first time Fan Xian had met Fan Jian, and also the first time in his life he had met his father.

However, he was not greatly disturbed, because deep down, he did not regard this "father" as his own family.

Fan Jian is now over forty years old. He has regular and serious features, a calm and reserved temperament, and an imposing presence between his brows. A carefully trimmed four-inch beard on his chin adds to his majesty.

One glance is enough to tell that this is a serious person who doesn't smile easily.

Even so, one can still tell that Fan Jian must have been a handsome and dashing man in the past.

Otherwise, even after his wife passed away and he declared he would never remarry, Aunt Liu would still remain devoted to him and even willingly become his concubine.

This Aunt Liu is no ordinary person.

Her original name was Liu Ruyu. Within three generations of her family, there had been a Duke. The Consort Yi, who had given birth to the fourth prince in the palace, was her cousin.

In contrast, Fan Jian's family background is quite ordinary, as can be seen from his mother's experience as a wet nurse when she was young.

At the time, this marriage caused a great deal of discussion throughout the capital. It wasn't until Fan Jian was promoted to a high official position and was granted the title of Earl of Sinan that the rumors gradually subsided, and people began to praise Liu Ruyu for her discerning eye.

only……

Fan Jian's wife died early, and Liu Ruyu followed him for more than ten years and even gave birth to Fan Sizhe for him, but she was still not made his wife. Instead, he adopted Fan Sizhe as his legitimate son, a move that is truly puzzling.

Fan Xian only had a vague understanding of the reasons behind this, so he didn't delve too deeply into it, but simply observed Fan Jian silently.

But after scrutinizing him for a long time, he still couldn't find a single resemblance between himself and Fan Jian on his face; he only felt a strong sense of unfamiliarity.

The study was very quiet, with only the occasional rustling sound of Fan Jian turning the pages of a book.

After an unknown amount of time, it got dark outside, and then the lights were turned on again.

Fan Jian finally put down the book in his hand, slowly raised his head, and looked at Fan Xian.

Fan Xian, who had been waiting all afternoon, knelt down without hesitation and bowed, saying, "Greetings to Father."

Although it was a very normal sentence, the speaker's dissatisfaction was still involuntarily revealed through his tone of voice.

Looking at the handsome young man's face below, Fan Jian couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Fan Xian had a handsome face, and his eyes revealed a sense of intelligence and wit.

Looking at the young man in front of him, Fan Jian felt as if he were seeing Ye Qingmei again.

When Fan Jian sent Fan Ruoruo back to Danzhou, he had some ulterior motives, hoping that Fan Xian and Fan Ruoruo would develop feelings for each other from a young age.

Fan Xian is, after all, a prince, and there is a possibility that he may regain his original status in the future. With his childhood friendship with Fan Ruoruo, the Fan family may well produce a princess consort.

Fan Jian was even more pleased that the prince's mother was Ye Qingmei.