Nearly half an hour passed. Zhang Fancai returned to the courtyard where the banquet was held. Alone.

Next to the desk in the courtyard. Liu Shan was sitting there alone, pouring himself a drink. The eyes are always looking at the faint light of the flower shop on the water in the distance. I don't know what I'm thinking. However, Zhang Fan could see that Liu Shan was not impatient at all. Seems. It was as if he had long been accustomed to this.

"Father-in-law Liu." Zhang Fan walked into the courtyard. Said slightly apologetically towards Liu Shan. "Let Gonggong Liu wait here alone. Zhang Fan is sorry, sorry. "Talking. Zhang Fan apologized to Liu Shan.

"Alas. Why does Lord Zhang need to be like this. Liu Shan waved his hand. Said. "Come and sit down. Let's keep drinking. ”

Zhang Fancai sat down. I just wanted to raise my glass to toast Liu Shan. But he found that Liu Shanzheng looked at him with some strange eyes. I couldn't help but be a little curious. I don't know what he means by that. Suddenly. Zhang Fan remembered the reason. When I went, it was him and Luo Ling'er. And he was the only one who came back.

"This ......" Zhang Fan didn't know how to answer Liu Shan's doubts. Since I solved the misunderstanding between myself and Luo Ling'er just now. That kind of resentment also disappeared from Zhang Fan's heart. And Zhang Fan immediately returned to his original state. The inexplicable impulsiveness and gaffe at the banquet just now. It has now disappeared from his body. "Sister Ling...... Ling'er girl her. Feeling unwell. Let me bring a message to my father-in-law. Come later. ”

"Huh. Mr. Zhang doesn't need to say much. We know. Liu Shan had a weird smile on his face. looked at Zhang Fan. There was an expression on his face that knew the truth. Even this moment. There was also an inquiring look on his face. As if asking Zhang Fan what it tastes like, it's wonderful.

Zhang Fan looked at Liu Shan like this. It's also worth smiling helplessly. Even if he and Luo Ling'er were in the room just now, they didn't do anything. But he really didn't want to explain. But he has always adhered to a golden and jade saying of later generations: "The so-called explanation is a cover-up." And what is disguised is the truth. "And even more so. Isn't this situation exactly what Liu Shan wants? Zhang Fan will naturally follow his wishes. Immediately, it also showed an expression of marrow eating and knowing.

"Master Zhang is really a romantic person." Liu Shan applauded. Then he said to Zhang Fan in a rather mysterious lower voice. "If adults like it. I am not afraid of Mrs. Zun's criticism. Please smile and accept. ”

"Laughing." When Zhang Fan heard this word. I didn't know what Liu Shan wanted to say in my head. Do you want to give yourself something. But even if it's a gift, I don't say I won't tell you what I'll give you. Could it be that there is something "inside the surprise" that cannot be done. But immediately. Zhang Fan understood what Liu Shan was talking about. He opened his mouth in astonishment. Half a day to say. "Father-in-law Liu's intentions...... Meaning: ...... Ling'er"

That's exactly what it means. I don't know what Master Zhang thinks. Liu Shan didn't wait for Zhang Fan to finish speaking. Just continued.

This really surprised Zhang Fan. How could Liu Shan suddenly have such thoughts. At this moment, Zhang Fan, who was very chaotic in his heart, couldn't figure out a clue at all. I don't know which play he is singing. Raise your glass. I want to take a sip of wine to suppress my mind. But I found that the wine glass was already empty. Zhang Fan grabbed the wine jug on the side by himself. I poured myself three cups in a row. Three glasses of wine. The mood calmed down a bit.

Originally. This matter should not cause Zhang Fan to be so excited. For Luo Ling'er. What happened just now made Zhang Fan already firm in his determination. No matter how things turn out. He has to take Luo Ling'er to his side. Don't let her leave herself. Just now, Liu Shan said that he wanted to "give" Luo Linger to himself. It stands to reason that Zhang Fan should be happy. But he knew it very well. I was excited just now. But not entirely happy. Most of it was accompanied by surprise. He understood what Liu Shandu had done to Luo Ling'er. also knows that Luo Ling'er will have a greater role for Liu Shan. Zhang Fan naturally hated this very much. Even before, when he was still hating Luo Ling'er, he hated it. But resentment did not blind Zhang Fan's eyes. He understood that Luo Ling'er was of great use to Liu Shan.

And so it goes. Zhang Fan was naturally surprised. He would never believe that Liu Shan would do this in order to entrap himself. If that's really the case. Then when he came to Yangzhou this time, he wouldn't have met Luo Ling'er at all. Liu Shan must have sent her out dressed gorgeously and beautifully. But now. Liu Shan had already told him about it clearly. In this way. Zhang Fan began to think about it. What was the reason for Liu Shan's decision?

Come to think of it. There is only one possible cause. Paying the price is always about wanting something in return. This is the law of nature. And Liu Shan wanted to use Luo Linger as a condition. I must also want to get something from Zhang Fan. It's just that. What is it. Zhang Fan couldn't figure it out for a while. But it's under Liu Shan's control. Zhang Fan is definitely unwilling. He was going to test the temptation first.

"This ...... I'm afraid that's not good. Zhang Fan said so. But he had a smile on his face. And I don't know the slightest thing about convergence. He did not hide the affirmation of Liu Shan's proposal in his heart. and the desire for Luo Ling'er. "After all. Miss Ling'er is the ...... of Grandpa Liu"

"Sister." Liu Shan followed Zhang Fan's words. Say what he wants to say. There was also an incomparably mocking tone in his tone. "Lord Zhang. We are all understanding people. And why be so cowardly? The adults have brocade guards under them. Feng Bao, the factory supervisor of the East Factory, Feng Bao and Feng Gong, are not shallow. How could she not know Ling'er's identity? ”

"Since my father-in-law is so refreshing. I don't have to work so hard. You can't fool people, don't say it. It's also very tiring. Zhang Fan heard him say this. And no more pretense. Said very cheerfully. "Think of those who have entered the public service. Some people want glory and wealth. Some people want to be famous. I, Zhang Fan, am not a saint and a sage. I think I've suffered too. and almost died outside the plug; The black pot was also carried back. I almost made all the officials of the DPRK and China enemies against me. I come from a scholar's background. Although the ten-year cold window is talking about it in front of people, it is full of laughter. But who doesn't appreciate the suffering. Now get ahead. The high-ranking officials and lords have all arrived. Why do you have to work so hard. Put yourself on the edge of a cliff all day. Even if you are a beauty in your arms, you can't sleep well every night. I'm afraid that someone will suddenly take my life; You have to be cautious in being a person and an official during the day. For fear of making countless enemies.

"Since my father-in-law and I are honest with each other. Then I won't be verbose anymore. I, Zhang Fan, don't want to live so boring. I also want power, money, and all the beautiful wines I can get my hands on. But I haven't lost my mind because of that. I know that everything has a price. What does my father-in-law want me to do. Let's put it bluntly. ”

"Good. Mr. Zhang is really refreshing. As the so-called hero comes out of the boy. Although our family is not a few years older than Master Zhang. But I still admire Master Zhang very much. Mr. Zhang had such an opinion at a young age. Sure enough, it's good. Liu Shan was very appreciative of Zhang Fan's words. I didn't think that Zhang Fan was talking too much. In fact. What he needs is for Zhang Fan to have such a thought. Such an ambitious man. Only then will I have the opportunity to cooperate with such people. For him, after all. It is better to use various methods to coerce and lure a person who still has integrity in his heart to join his camp. It is easier to talk to a person who is already full of ambition in his heart. Easy to communicate.

But Liu Shan is not a fool. I would think that I would pursue such a person. After all, the latter came to the top. There are simply too many examples of new people replacing old ones. He wouldn't be stupid enough to think that Zhang Fan would cooperate with him. There will be no desire to replace oneself in one's heart. After all, Liu Shan himself knows it very well. How much real money will flow in and out of his hands every year. He didn't believe that anyone who had seen such a great fortune would not be moved.

However, Liu Shan is still ready to cooperate with Zhang Fan. It's not that he's arrogant. It's that he has the confidence to control Zhang Fan. The so-called control is not to seize Zhang Fan's handle to blackmail him. After all, Zhang Fan's identity is there. And Zhang Fan is not with Longqing, who is now sitting on the throne. or has a harmonious relationship with the crown prince Zhu Yijun, who will definitely be able to sit on the throne in the future. In the future, he will definitely be able to wield even greater power. The cooperation that Liu Shan just mentioned is at best just a face-saving experience. Actually, to speak. His so-called cooperation is just to find an umbrella that Xiang Zhang Fan has so much power. It's just that there are still risks. The most important thing for Liu Shan is to consider how to make Zhang Fan feel that he is an indispensable existence.

"Adults have the ambitions of adults. We also have our family. It's just adults. We don't think there's something right. Liu Shan said.

"What does Gonggong Liu mean?" Zhang Fan asked with a frown.

"Lord Zhang is now in the ascendancy of the saint. The future is limitless. Our family is beyond our reach. Liu Shan didn't make it clear.

However, Zhang Fan also understood what Liu Shan meant. After all, he is different from him. Something went wrong. Naturally, there will be countless people. Even Yu Longqing himself came to replace Zhang Fan with a dead ghost. And Liu Shan's location. It's very likely that you will become this substitute ghost. It's normal to think so. If Liu Shan didn't ask for anything, he was ready to start a detailed discussion with Zhang Fan. That Zhang Fan Ke had to suspect that there was some secret or conspiracy in it.

"Father-in-law Liu. What am I doing here on the orders of His Majesty? Presumably Father-in-law Liu also understands very well. We don't have to be so secretive. If Gonggong Liu wants to say something or make any requests. Just bring it up. Zhang Fan didn't want to continue to deal with him like this. Said bluntly.

"Good. Then our family will no longer go around the corner. Liu Shan said. I want Lord Zhang and my family to worship heaven and earth. ”

Hear this. Zhang Fan was stunned. In front of the courtyard door, there was also the sound of porcelain falling to the ground.