"Then thank you Yoo Xiang."

Lu Fan did not refuse.

He wanted to find out the true intentions of the Liu family.

Although Liu Qingyang seemed to be reminding him with good intentions just now, he also planted a thorn in his heart.

made him a little suspicious of the royal family and Li Tianrun.

This thorn is small now, but it will grow slowly, and one day it will get stuck in his heart and will have to be removed.

Perhaps the purpose of the Liu family has been achieved.

"Lord Wang, please."

Under the guidance of Liu Zeming, Lu Fan came to the main courtyard and entered the living room.

Liu Zhi, Liu Mei, Liu Xiaoyue, and He Zifeng are all there.

"Lu Fan!"

Liu Zhi walked over with a smile, "The banquet has already been prepared, please come to the table." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan could feel Liu Zhi's attitude towards him, and he didn't change at all.

"Please."

They came to the dining room, where there was a large round table, on which cold dishes were already laid and fine wine was placed.

"Lord Wang, today is a family banquet, and I didn't invite outsiders."

Liu Zeming smiled and stretched out his hand to signal, "You sit here." ”

"Uncle, just call me Lu Fan."

Lu Fan sat down and said with a smile: "Since there are no outsiders, we don't have to be so polite." ”

"Good, good."

Yanagisawa was overjoyed, "This is the best." ”

"Sit down, everybody."

Lu Fan nodded slightly at the others, "Don't treat me as an outsider." ”

"How so?"

Liu Zhi sat down beside Lu Fan, and then glanced at Liu Mei, "Sixth sister, you also sit." ”

"Okay."

Liu Mei agreed and sat on the other side of Lu Fan.

Everyone else sat down separately.

The maids rushed in and brought hot dishes to the table.

The wine is poured full.

Liu Zeming picked up his wine glass and raised his hand at Lu Fan, "Lu Fan, since you respect me as an uncle, then I will call you a good nephew." ”

"This glass of wine, as a thank you."

"Whether it is Liu Zhi, Liu Mei, Xiaoyue and Zifeng, they are all influenced by you to spontaneously gather the team and participate in this war."

"They have all been rewarded by the emperor for this, and my Liu family has won the supreme honor."

"When the people of Da Zhou mentioned my Liu family, they all gave a thumbs up."

"It's all your credit."

"Okay, don't say much, I'll do it first as respect."

After speaking, Yanagisawa drank all the wine in the cup.

"Uncle has won the prize."

Lu Fan also accompanied him to finish a glass of wine and said: "That's all their own credit, I didn't help much, and I even have to thank them." ”

"If they hadn't gathered their troops to resist the invasion of foreign enemies, there would not have been that great victory."

"It wouldn't be where it is now."

"Come on, I'll give you a glass of wine."

As he spoke, Lu Fan poured himself a full bottle of wine, "Thank you for your righteous help and help." ”

"We should respect you."

Liu Zhi and the others all raised their wine glasses and raised their glasses to Lu Fan, "Cheers!" ”

"Cheers!"

The atmosphere was very congenial.

Speaking of the past, several people sighed.

Especially Liu Zhi, who is more touched.

Now he is no longer the same gentleman he was at the beginning, he knows very well in his heart that Lu Fan is too good, so he has to work hard to catch up.

Otherwise, he always felt that he was not worthy of being friends with Lu Fan.

Even now, in front of Lu Fan, he is not as calm and confident as before.

It's just because the gap between the two is too big.

After eating, Liu Zeming invited Lu Fan to the living room and served tea.

Everyone else walked away with interest.

"Virtuous nephew, I invite you to come to the house today, in fact, there is something important to discuss with you."

Liu Zeming smiled: "The little girl Liu Mei is the same age as you, and she is also very fond of you, and you are both geniuses of the younger generation, no matter how you say it, you are very compatible." ”

"So, I want to marry the little girl to you."

After speaking, Liu Zeming asked, "I don't know what the virtuous nephew wants?" ”

"Huh?"

Lu Fan was surprised, and even a little incomprehensible.

After all, Liu Qingyang had just reminded him to be careful.

But you're going to marry him in a blink of an eye?

Why?

Aren't you afraid that the Liu family will be dragged down by him?

Or does the Liu family have another purpose?

What is it?

Lu Fan fell into deep thought.

It's the Liu family who is gambling!

He somewhat understood that if the royal family really wanted to deal with him, and could deal with him, then with the current prestige of the Liu family, it would inevitably be the next target of the royal family.

Of course, that may be a long time later.

After all, now that the Great Zhou is in ruins, it is impossible for the royal family to make a big move.

Waiting for the Great Zhou to get on the right track and re-enter the prosperous era, it is very likely that those threats will be cleared.

Once they do it, the Liu family will definitely bear the brunt of it, and it will never be spared.

Therefore, taking precautions, the Liu family wants to join forces with Lu Fanqiang.

When the royal family wants to do it in the future, they will have some scruples.

If you move Lu Fan, you have to take care of the Liu family.

If you want to move the Liu family, you have to look at Lu Fan's face.

There is an extra guarantee for each other.

Unless the royal family has the ability to make a move against Lu Fan and the Liu family at the same time.

But it is clear that this is unlikely.

Of course, this is all Lu Fan's conjecture, and he has no way of knowing the actual purpose of the Liu family.

Maybe it has another meaning.

But no matter what, he couldn't agree to this marriage.

He had already promised Ye Wuchen that if he wanted to marry one day, he would marry Ye Qingyun.

That was what he really thought, and he didn't want to break his word.

Compared with Liu Mei, he is still more comfortable with Ye Qingyun.

Ye Qingyun is docile, low-key and unassuming, and what is even more rare is that she is infatuated with Lu Fan.

It's perfect to be a wife.

Lu Fan's heart gradually firmed, "Uncle, I am deeply honored to receive great love, but I can't promise you." ”

"Just because I have a marriage contract, I cannot break my promise."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan looked at Liu Zeming with a little apology, "Please forgive me, uncle." ”

"Huh?"

Liu Zeming was stunned for a moment and asked, "You actually have a marriage contract?" I don't know which lady it is? ”

"Well...... this"

Lu Fan shirked and said, "You will naturally know in the future." ”

"Alas!"

Liu Zeming sighed, "I didn't expect it, it's still too late, as early as a year ago, I wanted to mention this to you, but at that time, the little girl was unwilling, and her attitude was resolute." ”

"I can only rely on her."

"It's too late to regret it now."

"It can only be said that it is a mistake, and creation makes people."

Speaking of this, Liu Zeming glanced at Lu Fan, "The matter has come to this, then congratulations to the virtuous nephew, I hope you will get married as soon as possible and give birth to a noble son as soon as possible." ”

"Thank you uncle for your understanding."

Lu Fan got up and said goodbye, "If there is nothing else, I'll go back first." ”

"Okay, I'll send you."

Liu Zeming stretched out his hand and signaled, "Virtuous nephew, please." ”

The two walked out of the living room and into the courtyard.

Liu Zhi and others, who heard the voice, all came out to send each other.

It was sent all the way to the outside of Liufu, and after seeing Lu Fan disappear, everyone turned around and went back to the house.

"Dad, how's it going?"

Liu Zhi couldn't wait to ask, "Lu Fan, did he agree?" ”

The willow eyebrows on the side suddenly had a dry mouth, and her heart was pounding.

She was full of expectations, but she was afraid to hear bad results.

I was very worried.

The corner of the man's clothes with restless hands, his face was slightly red, and his expression at this time was no different from that of an ordinary little girl.

Where is it still the high-spirited genius girl at the beginning?

"Let's talk about it first."

Liu Zeming glanced at his little daughter, his expression darkened, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, why did you go earlier?

"Oh."

A few people nodded.

Liu Mei's heart suddenly sank, and she had a bad premonition.

Her face changed, and inexplicable sadness welled up in her heart.

A few people entered the house, and without waiting to sit down, Liu Xiaoyue urged: "Dad, say it quickly." ”

"Alas!"

Liu Zeming sighed again, "Lu Fan said that he already has a marriage contract and can't agree to the marriage with Mei'er." ”

"Huh?"

Several people were stunned.

Liu Mei was even more like a heavy blow, and stood there dumbfounded, looking dazed.

It turned out to be just an empty joy!

With her family background, appearance, talent, strength, and the support of her father and family, she originally thought that this matter would be a steady success.

But now, even waiting for such a result?

How could she possibly accept it?

Lu Fan, I hate you!

Liu Mei thought, thought, a line of tears burst out of her eyes and flowed down her cheeks.

Click, click, tears fell on the ground, in the quiet room, exceptionally clear.

Everyone looked at Liu Mei and was a little distressed.

"Sister, it's okay."

Liu Zhi comforted: "Even if Lu Fan has a marriage contract, you can marry him, man, three wives and four concubines are not normal, not to mention that he is the prince, what's the problem with marrying two concubines?" ”

"Huh?"

Liu Mei was stunned for a moment, raised her head, and glared at Liu Zhi fiercely, "Who is your sister?" How can you compete with other women for favor? ”

"It's just, what a bad idea."

Liu Xiaoyue glanced at her little brother, "Don't make a mess with it." ”

"Mei'er, I want to open some."

Liu Zeming persuaded: "There are so many good men in the world, wait for my father to find a better marriage for you, as for Lu Fan, you can forget about him." ”

"No!"

Liu Mei seemed to have figured it out, and her face was resolute, "I won't marry in this life!" ”

"Although Lu Fan is good, my willow eyebrows are not bad!"

"Wait, I will surpass Lu Fan in the future and defeat him with my own hands."

"I'll make him regret it!"

After speaking, Liu Mei turned around and left.

"Sister, where are you going?"

Liu Zhi shouted behind her.

"I'll go back to the Nebula Sect."

Liu frowned and said without replying: "I want to enter the trial tower again, no more than Lu Fan, I will never go out of the mountain." ”

"What's the problem?"

"But don't fight yourself."

"Come back quickly, sister."

Everyone wanted to persuade a few words, but saw that Liu Mei disappeared in a blink of an eye.

Glancing at each other, everyone shook their heads helplessly, silent.

After a long time, Liu Zhi broke the silence, "Dad, did Lu Fan say who he made a marriage contract with?" ”

"Nope."

Liu Zeming thought for a while and said, "But I guess, it should be Miss Ye." ”

"Ye Qingyun?"

Liu Zhi nodded slightly, "It's really possible, after all, Ye Wuchen is by Lu Fan's side every day, and he must have been fighting Lu Fan's idea for a long time." ”

"We can't blame others for this, and we ourselves missed the opportunity."

Liu Zeming sighed: "Who made your sister arrogant at that time and looked down on Lu Fan?" ”

"Alas!"

Everyone could only sigh along.

Especially Liu Xiaoyue, she thought of herself, didn't she take a fancy to Lu Fan at the beginning?

Even she had opposed the marriage at the beginning.

It's too late to regret it!

……

……

In the following days, people came to visit Lu Fan every day.

Like Lin Zhengbei, Han Chu, Wu Xiuyuan, Lin Fuzhou, Li Chengan, Li Yongtai and so on.

They are all high-ranking officials in the DPRK or the army, as well as the patriarchs of major families

There are even heads of various sects who come to visit in person.

The purpose is naturally to befriend Lu Fan.

But there are also those who have other purposes.

For example, Lin Fuzhou came for his daughter's marriage.

There is also Wu Xiuyuan, who specially came to explain to Lu Fan that the marriage contract between Wu Lingzhao and Liu Zhi has been dissolved, and the meaning is self-evident.

In addition to the two of them, there are too many people who personally come to the door to propose to Lu Fan.

But without exception, they were all rejected by Lu Fan.

It was February 25th.

More than twenty days have passed since the Great War.

Lu Fan had breakfast and opened the attribute panel.

Name: Lu Fan

Lifespan: 19/3350

Power: 1150.45

Dexterity: 405.32

Mental Power: 498.67

Physical strength: 849.29

Cultivation: Innate Three Realms

Exercises: The thirteenth level of the Tao Sutra (12500/70000), the fifth level of the Heavenly Heart Formula (820/1000)

Martial Arts: Starry Sky Sword Technique Perfection, Xuan Ice Marksmanship Perfection, Flying Heaven and Earth Body Technique Beginner (1/10), Sky Splitting Sword Technique Beginner (3/10)

Assignable stat points: 406.12

After more than 20 days of hard training, Lu Fan cultivated the Heavenly Heart Technique to the fifth level, and his strength improved slightly.

His Flying Escape Body has been upgraded from beginner to beginner, his strength has increased by 8 points, his agility has increased by 16 points, his mental power has increased by 4 points, and his physical strength has increased by 4 points.

At the same time, the Sky Splitting Knife method has been upgraded from the beginner to the beginner level, increasing strength by 16 points, agility by 4 points, mental power by 8 points, and physical strength by 4 points.

Coupled with the improvement of his usual attributes, his strength has increased slightly.

Lu Fan did not continue to cultivate, but got up and got out of bed.

He is going to enter the palace today to face the saint.

"Zhiqing."

"Here we are."

Zhiqing pushed the door in and helped Lu Fan change into a brand-new python robe.

This is the official uniform exclusive to King Zhennan.

Lu Fan went out and soon came to the palace, all the way unimpeded, to the Palace of Heart Cultivation.

Xiao Guizi was guarding outside the hall, and when he saw Lu Fan, he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "Lord Wang, the emperor is waiting for you." ”

"Hmm."

Lu Fan nodded and stepped into the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Only Li Tianrun was alone, and when he saw Lu Fan coming in, he beckoned with a smile, "King Zhennan, come and sit." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Fan sat down very calmly.

"I've been too busy lately, and I've finally figured things out, so I'll come to you as soon as possible and want to discuss something with you."

Li Tianrun kept smiling on his face and seemed to be in a good mood.

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Lu Fan nodded slightly.

"Recently, the State of Qi, the State of Qin, the State of Xia, the State of Yan, and even the State of Wei have all sent envoys to ask me for peace."

Li Tianrun said with a smile: "And the attitude is sincere, and the compensation is also considerable." ”

"Of course it's a good thing for my big week."

"But I'm a little unwilling, especially the Wei State, which has repeatedly invaded us, and I really can't swallow this breath."

"So, I wanted to discuss it with you."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun looked at Lu Fan, "I can accept the peace of several other countries, but I don't want to accept it except for Wei." ”

"I hope you can lead the army to attack Wei and completely take down this henchman."

"Only then can I get out of this evil breath in my heart."

"At the same time, it can completely eliminate this biggest hidden danger."

"From now on, I can rest easy."

Li Tianrun's eyes were a little more expectant, "I don't know what the king of Zhennan wants?" ”

Lu Fan was silent.

He remembered what Yun Xuan had said to him, the birds are all hidden, and the rabbits are dead and the dogs are cooked!

There is also Liu Qingyang's reminder to him, the merit is high, and the height is unbearable!

If he destroyed the Wei State and killed the Xuanji Daoist, and from now on the Great Zhou would have no opponents, wouldn't he be useless, but would become a stumbling block for the Great Zhou royal family?

Even if Li Tianrun doesn't want to deal with him, but the situation is compelling, maybe one day he will really do something to him.

It was the last thing he wanted to see.

It's not that he's afraid, it's that he doesn't want to.

What's more, he is indeed tired of war and is unwilling to experience hard battles day and night.

Moreover, there should be many soldiers who think the same way as him.

When you are invaded, you can't help it.

But invading others is different.

Most of the soldiers should be reluctant to go out to fight.

Therefore, no matter who it is, Lu Fan has to refuse Li Tianrun.

How do you refuse?

It is definitely not okay to refuse directly, but to be tactful.

He didn't want to tear his face with Li Tianrun yet.

Pregnant.

Drag!

Lu Fan's heart moved, and he had an idea.

Let's delay it for a few years.

As for a few years later?

Maybe he's long gone.

Thinking of this, Lu Fan sighed lightly, "Your Majesty, now that the Great Zhou is in ruins, it really can't stand the toss." ”

"With our current strength, there are less than 700,000 people at full strength."

"We also have to divide our troops and garrison each border city."

"Although those countries want peace, they have to guard against their rebellion."

"Moreover, although the Wei State has suffered heavy losses, the main forces are still there, and those top powerhouses are also there."

"If we want to take the Wei State, we almost have to pour the strength of the whole country to make it possible."

"After all, offense is not the same as defense."

"But in this way, my Great Zhou will be empty, in case other countries unite again and attack us, how can they hold it?"

Speaking of this, Lu Fan persuaded: "So, please think twice, let the soldiers recuperate for a few more years, and when the time is ripe in the future, it will be too late to attack Wei again." ”

"Oh?"

Li Tianrun asked tentatively: "So, you don't object to me attacking Wei?" ”

"Of course I don't object, it's just that the timing is wrong."

Lu Fan said: "With what Wei has done, it really should be destroyed." ”

"Hmm."

Li Tianrun nodded, "Actually, I'm also struggling, it's really risky to attack Wei now, if we don't do it well, we will lose everything and bury the current good situation." ”

"yes."

Lu Fan answered: "It's better to earn the benefits first, let's put forward conditions with them, see if they dare to agree?" After getting the benefits, let's recuperate for a few more years. ”

"With the geniuses that are currently emerging in our big week, there will be a few years of growth, and the strength will be greatly improved."

"In the future, the overall strength of our Great Zhou will definitely far surpass that of Wei."

"And, the more time passes, the bigger the gap."

"When the time comes, we will be more sure of attacking Wei again."

After a pause, Lu Fan continued: "What's more, we can first win over other countries and divide the countries from Wei, and when we attack Wei in the future, let Xia and Yan send troops with us, and it will be easier to take Wei." ”

"Okay, you have a good idea."

Li Tianrun praised and said, "Then wait a little longer, let a few countries give us enough compensation first." Relying on these compensations, in a few years, my Great Zhou will recover quickly, and it may even be possible to reproduce the prosperity of the year. ”

"That's nature."

Lu Fan nodded, "The future Great Zhou will definitely surpass the prosperity of the year, be more prosperous and brilliant, and let all the surrounding countries come to worship." ”

"That's right."

Li Tianrun clenched his fists, "I will ask for as many cities as possible, so that our territory can be expanded, and the corresponding population will increase a lot, who can compete with my Great Zhou at that time?" ”

"Alright, that's it."

"Even if you don't plan to send troops, you can leave Beijing early, go back to your fiefdom, and govern there well."

"I'm relieved to have you in the south."

As he spoke, Li Tianrun turned his gaze to Lu Fan, "How many people do you need, just ask, I will definitely meet your requirements." ”

"It's still Your Majesty's arrangement."

Lu Fan shirked: "I have no experience in governing places, and I definitely need a lot of manpower to help me." ”

"Okay."

Li Tianrun happily agreed, "I will arrange a group of officials for you to come over and help you govern the place, you can appoint and dismiss them at will, or you can select officials in your fiefdom by yourself." ”

"When it is straightened out in the future, I will transfer these officials back."

"After all, I need people here, too."

Li Tianrun said: "Your fiefdom still needs to be governed by you. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Fan had been observing Li Tianrun's expression, but he couldn't see what the Great Zhou Emperor really thought.

But one thing he knew, why wasn't Li Tianrun observing him today? Test him?

Whether it was sending him to lead an army to attack the Wei state, or appointing officials to his fiefdom, it could be seen as a temptation.

His reaction and performance will directly determine Li Tianrun's attitude towards him in the future.

With the end of the war, Lu Fan's prestige is increasing day by day, and the trust between him and Li Tianrun seems to be slowly crumbling.

And once suspicion starts, it's hard to stop.

Are things really going to go for the worst?

Is there a way to avoid it?

Lu Fan couldn't think of it for the time being.

"By the way, there's one more thing."

Li Tianrun suddenly smiled, "Before you leave Beijing, I want to help you handle a big thing." ”

"Huh?"

Lu Fan was stunned, and subconsciously asked, "What's the big deal?" ”

"You're not too young to be young, it's time to start a family."

Li Tianrun said with a smile: "I'll call the shots, how about giving you a marriage?" ”

Lu Fan was silent again.

In recent days, people have come to his door almost every day to say goodbye to him.

Today, even the emperor has started to be a matchmaker?

How can you say no?

Forget it, let's be honest.

said that he had a marriage contract with the Ye family.

But in this way, his marriage contract with Ye Qingyun is a certainty.

After all, Li Tianrun is no one else, if he doesn't marry Ye Qingyun in the future, wouldn't he be guilty of bullying the king?

If you really want to investigate it, this crime is not small.

Then settle down, won't you start a family?

He has actually made up his mind to marry Ye Qingyun!

Today's marriage gift from Li Tianrun will only make his attitude more resolute.

Thinking of this, he was just about to speak, but saw Li Tianrun waving his hand at him, "You don't have to answer in a hurry first, listen to what I say." ”

"The eldest princess Fengyang is not too young, it is time to talk about marriage."

"I asked Princess Fengyang before, and she is quite satisfied with you."

Li Tianrun asked with a smile: "So, I want to marry Princess Fengyang to you, I don't know if King Zhennan is willing?" ”

(End of chapter)