NABC Chapter 41: Sean's Scheme
Chapter 41: Sean's Scheme
At this crucial moment, Fan Xian actually looked at Ye Chengfeng!
"No, Elder Xiao came to ask for your help. Why are you looking at me like that?"
Ye Chengfeng stood up abruptly.
"Is this kid trying to drag me down with him?"
Although Ye Chengfeng was the one who started this, he didn't want to get involved himself.
Fan Xian could easily navigate the situation because he was the son of Emperor Qing, and Chen Pingping was his mother's "best friend."
Fan Jian also regarded him as his own son.
Kuhe and Sigu Jian still remembered the kindness their mother had shown them in the past.
"Senior Xiao, I agree to this. Please tell me what you're talking about."
Fan Xian actually told Xiao En to immediately reveal the secret of the temple.
This terrified Ye Chengfeng.
Ye Chengfeng already knew the temple's secret, but if he heard Sean tell him, he would truly be unable to remain uninvolved.
Ye Chengfeng began to move his feet toward the door, but the next moment, Fan Xian grabbed his wrist.
He couldn't break free at all; Fan Xian was now a ninth-rank official and had undergone intense training from Wu Zhu.
Even disregarding the enhancement of internal energy, Fan Xian's physical attributes far surpass those of Ye Chengfeng.
"Fan Xian, you bastard, let me go!"
Ignoring Ye Chengfeng's anger, Fan Xian forcibly pressed him back into his seat.
Then, with a slightly apologetic tone, he said to Sean, "Senior Sean, you flatter me. My brother-in-law is a bit disobedient. You can speak now."
Sean just smiled and began to recount how he and Ku He traveled north to find the temple and encountered Ye Qingmei.
"If I'm not mistaken, you are not Fan Jian's son, but Emperor Qing's son."
Sean originally thought that Fan Xian would be extremely shocked if he revealed this information.
But when he looked at Fan Xian, he found Fan Xian to be completely calm.
"Aren't you surprised at all?"
"What's unexpected?"
"You are the son of Emperor Qing, a prince of Southern Qing. Don't you yearn to compete for that position?"
That's right, that's why Xiao En came to find Fan Xian.
He asked Fan Xian for help, so he definitely wanted to demonstrate his own value. Helping Fan Xian fight for the throne was his opportunity to demonstrate his value.
Moreover, if Fan Xian truly wants to contend for the throne, he will certainly need a group of people he can trust.
In this way, Yan Bingyun's safety was also guaranteed, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
At first, Xiao En was skeptical about whether Fan Xian could win the throne.
However, after learning Ye Chengfeng's identity, he discovered that Ye Chengfeng had been betrothed by Emperor Qing and had become Fan Xian's nominal brother-in-law.
Sean became even more confident.
One is Emperor Qing's illegitimate son, and the other is the young master of Dongyi City. It's no exaggeration to say that they are a powerful alliance.
If he were to provide support to Northern Qi, the chances of success would increase further.
Unfortunately, he miscalculated; Fan Xian had no interest in the throne.
"Senior is joking. I am the son of the Marquis of Sinan, not a prince. And why should I believe your one-sided story?"
Sean remained silent, just as Ye Chengfeng had suddenly told him that Yan Bingyun was his grandson.
Despite Sean's promises and the gift of cultivation techniques, he actually doubted the veracity of the news.
The reason he later determined that Yan Bingyun was his grandson must have been based on investigation and speculation.
"Don't believe me? Actually, this is easy to verify. Go back and ask Fan Jian; he'll definitely know the answer."
"Do you think I don't believe you? Okay, when Ye Chengfeng told me, I was indeed a little skeptical. Now that even you say so, how can I not believe you?"
Fan Xian felt extremely helpless, but he wouldn't show it; all three people present were shrewd and calculating.
Those who dare to let their emotions show will end up being schemed against.
While Xiao En was recounting Ye Qingmei's deeds, Fan Xian was also observing Ye Chengfeng.
Ye Chengfeng's reaction was not surprised by this.
In other words, Ye Chengfeng already knew these things.
"What you've said is too shocking; how can a junior like me believe it?"
"Senior, there's no need for that. I said I would protect Yan Bingyun, and I will not go back on my word."
Since Fan Xian had already said that, Xiao En didn't need to say anything more.
"Very well, I am already satisfied that I was able to save Bingyun's life. However, I believe that you will understand my good intentions in the future."
Sean arrived quietly and left quietly.
Fan Xian also released Ye Chengfeng.
"What do you think, Lao Ye?"
Fan Xian truly considers Ye Chengfeng one of his own.
Ye Chengfeng rolled his eyes and said, "Do whatever you want. Goodbye, goodbye, no, never again."
Ye Chengfeng left indignantly.
Looking at Ye Chengfeng's retreating figure, Fan Xian couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Haha, you little rascal, you got tricked by me this time!"
Ye Chengfeng led the eight sword servants away from the post station.
On the way back to the inn, Ye Chengfeng kept a gloomy face.
The Eight Swordsmen thought that their young master was so angry because they had done things poorly.
"Young Master, it was our fault. We will not complain no matter how you punish us."
"It's none of your business. I was tricked by that guy Fan Xian, that's why I'm in a bad mood."
"Young Master, should we still go and monitor the young emperor of Northern Qi?"
"Forehead?"
Ye Chengfeng was even more frustrated. It turned out that the eight of them had misunderstood the task he had given them from the very beginning.
However, Ye Chengfeng didn't say much, since he hadn't explained the mission clearly at the beginning.
"No need, you can stay with me from now on."
Back at the inn, Ye Chengfeng grew angrier the more he thought about it. It wouldn't be in his nature not to retaliate.
Ye Chengfeng stood by the bedroom window, pondering how to trick Fan Xian again.
"I wonder if Li Chengze will send Xie Bi'an to kill Fan Xian again this time?"
"If I had continued to follow Fan Xian, Li Chengze would never have done this; he doesn't have that many skilled fighters under his command."
Thinking of this, Ye Chengfeng immediately had an idea.
Tomorrow Fan Xian will return to Nanqing, and he absolutely cannot go back with him.
Perhaps staying in Northern Qi for a while longer would be the best option.
Moreover, although the Northern Qi did not send its eldest princess to the marriage alliance, it sent another princess instead.
Well, Zhan Doudou chose a prince's daughter, bestowed upon her the title of princess, and arranged a marriage between her and Nanqing.
"Sigh, I just had a falling out with Zhan Doudou. Would it be inappropriate for me to suggest that I go with the wedding procession myself?"
To put it bluntly, this behavior is rather shameless.
"Whatever, I'm thick-skinned anyway, it doesn't matter."
The following morning, Fan Xian and his delegation set off on their return journey.
I wonder if it was the words Ye Chengfeng said to Zhan Doudou yesterday that had an effect.
Zhan Doudou did not make things difficult for Fan Xian regarding Yan Bingyun's matter.
Perhaps Sean was partly to blame.
After all, no one would leave their vulnerability with someone who constantly threatens their life.
In fact, Xiao En's move to hand Yan Bingyun over to Fan Xian and have him return to Nanqing with Fan Xian was very clever.
He believed that Fan Xian would never tell Emperor Qing the secret of the temple.
If Emperor Qing wants to know this secret, then he cannot kill Yan Bingyun.
It can be said that as long as Fan Xian does not lose power, Yan Bingyun will not be in danger.
Fan Xian is the son of Emperor Qing and Ye Qingmei. Will he lose power?
Sean is getting old and has long lost his former ambitions. His only worry is the safety of his grandson.
Of course, he himself cannot die, at least not for now.