"Let's eat." The man lowered his head and picked up some food. On the other hand, Lord Shao and Fan Nianxiang were absent-minded as they ate. They didn't pay attention to the taste of the food. One never thought that their teacher would personally meet Nie Li and the other never thought that Nie Li would be captured.
Since no one spoke, the meal was quickly finished. The man didn't tidy up and left with Lord Shao. Mister Xing and Uncle Fu were chatting happily at the door. Both of them had faint smiles on their faces.
"Master, are you going out?" Uncle Fu was surprised when he saw the man and Lord Shao walking out together. Master hasn't left the mansion for a long time. Why is he going out today?
"Follow Zhengming to the Government Mansion." The man said to Uncle Fu. "Don't worry. With Xing Yun by my side, you don't have to worry about my safety."
"Uncle Fu, don't worry. I'll protect Fan Xiang."
"Sorry for the trouble."
"Father, I'll go as well." Fan Nianxiang also ran over. The meaning in Fan Xiang's eyes became even more obvious. He knew that Nie Li wasn't ordinary. His daughter's reaction was one of the reasons why he wanted to meet this person.
Fan Nianxiang wasn't used to Fan Xiang's gaze and said, "He saved me before. I owe him a debt of gratitude." "Let's go!" Fan Xiang didn't say anything else and tacitly agreed.
The four of them sat in the carriage and returned to the Government Mansion. Shao Zhengming brought Fan Xiang and Fan Nianxiang to the prison. The damp and dark prison was clean and tidy. There wasn't any unpleasant smell and there weren't many people inside. Aside from a few lights, everything was quiet. The prison guard brought the four of them to Nie Li's prison.
Nie Li sat cross-legged on a pile of straw in the middle and looked at the few of them. He never thought that there would be two people beside Lord Shao. One of them was someone he knew. Nie Li looked at the man. With a single glance, he could tell that this man was very ordinary.
He did not have Xing Yun's sharp Sword Qi, nor did he have Shao Zhengming's righteousness and fortitude, nor did he have Fan Nianwang's elegance and tranquility. However, he was able to stand with these three people and remain so calm and collected. This person was the key person.
Nie Li was looking at Fan Xiang, and Fan Xiang was also looking at Nie Li. In terms of appearance, Nie Li was also extremely handsome. Fan Xiang had to admit that he had seen countless youths over the years, but there were very few who could surpass Nie Li in terms of appearance and temperament.
His delicate and handsome facial features were as gentle as water and as meaningful as a mountain. However, the worry between his brows and the slight frown between his brows gave off a different feeling. Together with his ice-cold eyes, it made people feel as if they were looking at a cold pond full of threatening air.
"You must be Nie Li. You don't look like him at all." Fan Xiang said some strange words. After Nie Li heard it, he was confused. 'Him? Who is this' him '? Is it his own father? Indeed, the two of them did not have much in common.
"I don't understand." Nie Li looked at Fan Xiang. This person's eyes were like a whirlpool, calm and deep. "Since you don't understand, then there's no need for me to explain. Obviously, this is something you can't know."
"Who are you?" Nie Li was not interested in this person who kept talking to himself. The first thing he said was inexplicable. "I am Fan Zhongwen." Fan Zhongwen opened his mouth and said five words, but they exploded in Nie Li's ears.
"Fan Zhongwen." Nie Li looked at the gray-haired man. He had memorized this name since he was a child. After he went to the private school, the Headmaster mentioned this name more often. To him, this man was a mysterious and lofty big shot.
Therefore, Nie Li had an indescribable respect for him.
Sometimes, he would look forward to how powerful this person would be. However, now that he saw him in person, he was a very ordinary person. Although he was a little disappointed, Nie Li did not show it too obviously.
"This is my daughter. Since you two know each other, I won't introduce you." Fan Zhongwen looked at Fan Nianwang beside him. When Nie Li knew that this person was Fan Zhongwen, he instantly understood the relationship between him and Fan Nianwang.
However, he did not expect that the daughter of the famous Fan Xiang would go through so much trouble just to come to the Song Capital. This made Nie Li think more about the relationship between the two. "Of course I know her. I just didn't expect her to be Your Excellency's daughter." Nie Li glanced at Fan Nianwang and casually responded. He and Fan Nianwang were originally passersby. He did not hold any grudges against this person because of what happened last time. He had injured Xu An, and Fan Nianwang had chased him away. They were even. However, he did not expect that they would meet again today.
"I have already heard about this matter from Lord Shao. I will naturally deal with the Pan Family. You just need to cooperate with the investigation." Fan Zhongwen looked at his daughter, who had not said a word.
"Fan Xiang, may I ask why you are helping me so much?" Nie Li did not think that a person would help him for no reason. His heart was no longer the same as before. Perhaps it was good intentions, but this world was always more malicious.
"My daughter owes you a debt of gratitude. It can be considered as returning the favor." After Fan Zhongwen finished speaking, Nie Li felt a faint disappointment in his heart. This person was ultimately like this. "Of course, you are not the murderer. No one can casually accuse you. The law will punish the world."
Nie Li looked at Fan Zhongwen. Under his ordinary appearance, he emitted a radiance more dazzling than the sun. Perhaps it was not without reason that this person was praised and revered by the world.
"Thank you." Nie Li cupped his hands. "Stay here for the next few days. If you need anything, quickly tell Lord Shao." Fan Zhongwen finished speaking and left. Walking out of the cell, the sunlight outside was much brighter and warmer than the lights.
"Teacher, why are you so good to him?" Shao Zhengming still did not understand. Although his teacher was an upright person, the last sentence was clearly to provide Nie Li with countless conveniences. This was not his style.
"I find him pleasing to the eye." Fan Zhongwen casually joked. "If Pan Jiunian comes looking for you, you can have him come looking for me."
Just as the few of them were talking, Cai Ying hurriedly ran over. "My Lord, my Lord! Not good! Marshal Pan has brought people here!" "Speak of the devil. Let's go, we'll meet him." Fan Zhongwen walked in front while the others followed behind. However, he walked very slowly and the others did not dare to rush him. They could only slowly follow behind him.
In the main hall of the Capital Mansion, a group of soldiers were lined up in two rows. Sitting in Shao Zhengming's seat was a rough looking man. His hair was snow white, and there were a few shallow wrinkles on his forehead. He was dressed in martial arts attire and his sturdy muscles were filled with explosive power.
"Lord Shao, you really are an official. You've made me wait for so long." Hearing the footsteps outside, Pan Jiunian's voice sounded. His deep voice was filled with dignity and anger.
"What's wrong? I've only made you wait for a short while." The one who replied Pan Jiunian was Fan Zhongwen. Hearing Fan Zhongwen's voice, Pan Jiunian's face changed for a moment. However, it quickly returned to normal. His legs that were originally placed on the table were also placed down.
"I was wondering who it was. So it's Minister Fan. Men, set the table." Seeing Fan Zhongwen, Shao Zhengming, and the others behind him walking very slowly, Pan Jiunian knew that Fan Zhongwen was deliberately making things difficult for him. He gave an order and an officer carried a chair and placed it beside him. Fan Zhongwen naturally sat beside Pan Jiunian while the others stood to the side.
"Minister Fan.
You also know that my grandson died and the murderer has been identified. Why don't you hand him over to me? "Pan Jiunian knew that Fan Zhongwen was here. Things would not be so simple.
"This person is not the murderer. Why should I hand him over to your Pan Family?" Fan Zhongwen retorted. Pan Jiunian looked at Fan Zhongwen. If it were anyone else, he would have already killed them with a palm strike. However, the other party was Fan Zhongwen. He could only endure.
"Minister Fan, are you preparing to protect the murderer?" Pan Jiunian questioned. "I'm not protecting him. He's not the murderer. If I hand him over to your Pan Family, how will the world view it? Raise your head and look at the words bestowed by the Emperor. You must live up to these words." Fan Zhongwen pointed at the words above his head.
"Don't tell me that my grandson died for nothing?" Pan Jiunian was furious. This was a slap to the Pan Family's face. Now that the entire city was looking at them as a joke, he had to give an explanation.
"Zhengming, the three of you go and bring Nie Li here." Fan Zhongwen sent the three of them away.
"Pan Shuai, I also know about this matter. Don't you think there are too many loopholes? At the very least, it's too much of a coincidence that Nie Li is the murderer. "Fan Zhongwen looked at Pan Jiunian. From the looks of it, he wouldn't leave until he got Nie Li.
"Of course I know. However, it's not impossible. What if it's just a coincidence? Furthermore, the entire city is looking at the Pan Family. The Pan Family is also waiting for my answer. I must take him away today. " Pan Jiunian did not back down. He had brought the army here to take Nie Li away. At the very most, he would make a scene today. He didn't believe that he couldn't take Nie Li down.
"You're so stubborn. Look at all these people. You're prepared to rob him. I'll bring him here. I, Fan Zhongwen, will sit here and see how you deal with him." Fan Zhongwen looked at Pan Jiunian. Although his martial arts weren't very good, his aura was not weak at all.
"Minister Fan, why do you care so much about the life and death of an ordinary person?" Pan Jiunian really couldn't figure out why Fan Zhongwen was so stubborn. Perhaps the word 'stubborn' should be used to describe Fan Zhongwen. Using the death of an ordinary person to calm down a storm, this was a deal that everyone knew how to choose.
"We're also ordinary people. It's just that our identities are different. However, remember, a country is made up of millions of ordinary people. Today, you can use the sacrifice of one person to settle a storm. Then tomorrow, can you use everyone in exchange? If that's the case, what exactly is a country? "Fan Zhongwen looked at Pan Jiunian with a burning gaze.
"I'm a martial artist. I don't care about what country or family you're talking about. I only want one person. "Pan Jiunian knew that Fan Zhongwen was right, but he didn't want to argue.
"Teacher, I've brought him." Nie Li stood below, feeling everyone's gaze. Especially the muscular man, whose eyes were burning the most.
"Good, I've brought him here. You can kill him today. Tomorrow, I can report to the Emperor."
"Minister Fan, you're forcing me." Pan Jiunian's tone became even more gloomy. He could kill him, but if Minister Fan reported this matter to the Emperor, although the Emperor wouldn't do anything to him, the Pan Family and his reputation would be greatly affected.
"I'm not forcing you. I just want you to make a choice."
Pan Jiunian went silent. After a long while, he made up his mind. He looked at Nie Li, his killing intent faintly revealed. Fan Zhongwen sighed. This was the tragedy of ordinary people.
They would never be able to control their own destiny. When the so-called power dictated their lives, their lives seemed so weak and fragile.
Hearing Fan Zhongwen's sigh, Nie Li knew what Pan Jiunian wanted to do.
However, he wouldn't admit it. Although they were ordinary people, they weren't ordinary.
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