Episode 13: Teng Zijing died of serious injuries while saving Fan Xian

The second prince Li Chengze came to Zuixianju early to wait for Fan Xian. Si Lili was making tea for her, but when he was drinking tea, the cup cracked for no reason. He felt a thump in his heart, thinking that this might be an ominous sign. . Fan Xian and Teng Zijing chatted while walking on the road. Teng Zijing told Fan Xian that his son called him last night, so he was in a particularly good mood today. Fan Xian told Teng Zijing that he planned to return to Danzhou to live a peaceful life after marrying Wan'er, and invited Teng Zijing to go back with him so that they could become neighbors. Teng Zijing smiled and said as long as there was plenty of money and land, it didn't matter where he went.

The carriage drove all the way to Niulan Street, which was the place where Fan Xian beat Guo Baokun last time. Teng Zijing suddenly remembered that Fan Xian still owed him a cow. Fan Xian was annoyed and said that he would buy it for him when he got to Danzhou. Teng Zijing felt that it was fortunate that he met Fan Xian, so that he could put away the resentment in his heart and find his wife and children. He didn't know how to thank Fan Xian. While the two were talking, two women in white suddenly shot at them with bows. Teng Zijing nimbly dodged and then quickly killed one of them with a hidden weapon. Fan Xian also cooperated with him to kill the remaining one.

Just as they were relaxing, the carriage came to a corner, the horse's leg touched the mechanism and triggered the crossbow, killing the horse immediately. Fan Xian was dragged through the wall into a house by Cheng Jushu and was thrown to the ground. Teng Zijing recognized Cheng Jushu and stepped forward to fight with him. However, Cheng Jushu acted crazy but was extremely powerful and was good at concealed weapons. Teng Zijing is no match at all. The two fought several times and the furniture in the house was broken into pieces. The candle on the table fell to the ground and soon the whole room was on fire. Seeing that the situation was not good, Fan Xian and Teng Zijing teamed up to barely knock down Cheng Jushu.

But Cheng Jushu is an eighth-level master, how can he be defeated so easily? Teng Zijing has been seriously injured and cannot stand up. Fan Xian is desperate and wants Teng Zijing to go first, but Teng Zijing is unwilling to rush forward. He used his life to help Fan Xian block Cheng Jushu. Seeing Teng Zijing beaten to death in front of his eyes, Fan Xian was filled with anger and hatred. The Overlord Qi in his body surged, and with one powerful blow, he drove Cheng Jushu two inches into the ground, and then hit him hard on the head. Cheng Jushu was finally knocked down, but Fan Xian was not much better and fainted without even breathing. After an unknown amount of time, Fan Xian was woken up by Wang Qinian in a daze. He immediately went to see Teng Zijing, but Wang Qinian sadly told him that Teng Zijing could no longer be woken up.

Knowing that Teng Zijing had not left a last word, Fan Xian was filled with grief and resentment. He picked up the dagger on the ground and wanted to kill Cheng Jushu for revenge. But Wang Qinian stopped him and told him that only if Cheng Jushu is alive can the real culprit behind the scenes be found. Fan Xian had no choice but to ask Wang Qinian to send Teng Zijing back to Fan Mansion. He would go to the inspection institute in person tomorrow to ask about the results. After saying that, he limped back. He was covered in blood like this and walked step by step on the street. Ruoruo learned that Fan Xian was in trouble and rushed over. Fan Xian had completely calmed down. He asked Ruoruo to help tell the second prince that he might miss the appointment today and told her that he Decided not to return to Danzhou. When the second prince learned that Fan Xian had been assassinated, he couldn't help but feel worried. Although he was not responsible for the incident, he was the most suspected.

After Fan Xian returned home, he sat alone in the room without saying a word. Fan Sizhe kept peeking outside the house and saw that he had connected his arm. He didn't lose control of his emotions and thought that nothing was wrong. However, Liu Ruyu knew that Fan Xian was just suppressing his emotions. , she asked Fan Sizhe to quickly find Fan Jian to enlighten him. Fan Xian ate like a normal person. Fan Jian came over and told him that Cheng Jushu had been forced into the forensic institute. Ruoruo had been waiting at the entrance of the forensic institute for the results and asked him who he thought was behind the scenes. Fan Xian said that the second prince was the most suspicious, but in his heart he had already decided that it was the prince. Fan Jian had no choice but to remind him that this matter was of great importance and warned him not to act recklessly, but Fan Xian did not answer.

Lin Wan'er learned about what happened during the day and has been waiting for Fan Xian. Fan Xian finally told her to release his pent-up emotions when he saw her. He called Teng Zijing a fool. He promised that he would only live for his family and leave first when in danger, but why didn't he do it? Lin Waner listened to him tell the story about herself and Teng Zijing, and comforted Fan Xian. Teng Zijing was willing to risk his life to save him because he had long regarded him as a family member. In this world, it would be so boring to live without someone who makes you willing to die. Although he died, he died without regrets.

Emperor Qing found the prince and the second prince and asked them who did what happened today. Both of them denied that the prince pushed the matter to Beiqi, but the second prince disagreed, thinking that Fan Xian only had a grudge against the prince in Beijing. Emperor Qing didn't want to hear their quarrel, so he gave them a few words and sent them away. At this time, Eunuch Hou sent a secret report from the Inspection Institute. Emperor Qing did not expect that the Inspection Institute wanted Cheng Jushu, so he immediately asked him to inform Fan Xian of the news.

Fan Xian stayed at Lin Waner's place all night, and Lin Waner stayed with him the whole time. Until early in the morning, Fan Xian was about to leave. Fan Ruoruo came to the Lin Mansion early in the morning and told Fan Xian that the inspection agency was going to let Cheng Jushu go. When Fan Xian found out, he immediately asked Wang Qinian to inquire. Wang Qinian told him that the dean was not in Kyoto and that all matters of the inspection institute were now handled by Zhu Ge, the head of the department. Fan Xian asked him to take him to see Zhuge. Wang Qinian kept telling Fan Xian all the way that Zhuge had been following the dean for many years. He had a high position and a stern personality. He told him to be careful in his words and deeds, but Fan Xian couldn't listen to a word he said. , as soon as they met, they asked Zhu Ge why he let Cheng Jushu go.

Zhuge didn't want to pay attention to him at first. When he saw him taking out the command card and asking questions again and again, he took out the urgent report from the Ministry of War and told him that the troops in the north were being deployed urgently and the national war was about to break out. This war against Northern Qi has been planned for a long time, but the timing of the war must be controlled by our side. If Cheng Jushu is killed at this time, I am afraid that Northern Qi will be dissatisfied and give excuses. If Northern Qi invades in this way, it may disrupt national affairs. Moreover, Cheng Jushu had an old relationship with a Northern Qi general, and if he could be saved, he would be willing to provide detailed military intelligence of the Northern Qi Dynasty. The more Fan Xian listened, the angrier he became. Could it be that one's life could only be exchanged for one thing? Zhu Ge blurted out that the one who died was just a guard. Fan Xian was anxious and angry. On the stele at the entrance of the inspection institute was engraved that all men are created equal. Guards are also human beings, and they also have wives and children. Zhu Ge didn't have time to listen to him, so he directly said that the matter had been decided and he could continue to pass on the order. Even if Fan Xian holds the commander's card, he will never allow Cheng Jushu to be handed over. Fan Xian was so angry that he burst into tears. He asked Zhuge whether he might feel at ease by acting like this. After that, he left the inspection institute angrily.

Prince Jing came to apologize to Fan Xian on behalf of the second prince, saying that the assassination had absolutely nothing to do with the second prince. Fan Xian asked him to help him recruit Cheng Jushu to kill Teng Zijing to avenge Teng Zijing, but Prince Jing reluctantly said that the inspection institute exists independently. Emperor Qing has his orders, and no one from the royal family can interfere. Even the prince has no right to interfere. . He suggested that Fan Xian spend more money to support Teng Zijing's wife and children. Fan Xian asked him how much he was willing to spend in exchange for the lives of his family. Prince Jing was speechless for a moment. Knowing that there was no one in Beijing who was not afraid of the inspection agency, Fan Xian paid Wang Qinian to help investigate the specific time of Cheng Jushu's departure. After returning home, Fan Xian placed Teng Zijing's coffin in the yard and waited for news about Wang Qinian. . Soon, Wang Qinian came to tell him that in half an hour, Cheng Jushu would be sent out from the north gate and leave the capital by water. He suggested that Fan Xian ambush in the woods outside the city, but Fan Xian went directly to the north gate. He wanted to take revenge in broad daylight. Let's see if there is still a bright future in this world.

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Joy of Life or Qing Yu Nian (庆余年), is a Chinese web novel written by Mao Ni (猫腻). The novel was originally published by China Literature Limited's Qidian platform.

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