nashuaworldcup Chapter 535 Joy of Life 91
Chapter 535 Joy of Life 91
Fan Jian felt helpless and annoyed that he was not perceptive enough and had failed to notice the hidden feelings between Fan Xian and Fan Ruoruo.
But since things had come to this point, he was helpless.
However, Chen Pingping had more in mind than he had imagined.
Before he came to see Fan Jian, all he wanted to do was to find a way to send Fan Jian and his daughter out of the city, as Fan Xian had entrusted him to.
The last prison break had already aroused Emperor Qing's suspicion, so this operation had to be carried out with extra caution. While succeeding, it was also necessary to avoid arousing Emperor Qing's suspicion as much as possible.
Unexpectedly, things became so complicated that he hesitated to send Fan Jian and his daughter out of the city.
On the one hand, he had known Fan Jian for many years and naturally couldn't bear to watch his old friend fall into a desperate situation;
On the other hand, he had to weigh the pros and cons of the whole situation and put Fan Xian's safety and future first.
Fan Xian had no intention of becoming emperor, nor did he have any desire to acknowledge his ancestors. In fact, before leaving the capital, he was even included in the Fan family's genealogy, becoming a son of the Fan family.
This move not only demonstrated his stance, but also sealed his fate, destined him to become either a lone minister or a powerful minister.
If he and Fan Ruoruo truly developed feelings that went beyond those of siblings, it would be unacceptable to the world, drawing criticism and condemnation from all, making it difficult for him to maintain his position in the court, and even Emperor Qing would harbor resentment towards him because of it.
Then all of Chen Pingping's meticulous plans for Fan Xian over the years will vanish in vain.
The Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess were demoted because of their personal affair; the lesson of the past is still fresh in Chen Pingping's mind, so he cannot afford to be careless.
Thinking of this, Chen Pingping's eyes flashed slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly said, "I can send you and your daughter away from the capital, but before that, I need to confirm Ruoruo's true thoughts."
Upon hearing this, Fan Jian looked embarrassed: "How can I, as a father, ask my daughter such a thing?"
No matter how good the relationship between Fan Jian and Chen Pingping and Ye Qingmei was, or even if they were willing to give their lives for her.
However, it cannot be denied that they were ultimately products of feudal society.
Even after witnessing women as talented as Ye Qingmei, who could outshine all men, they still struggled to shake off the influence of feudal ideas and subconsciously denied the status and abilities of women.
Just like now, they believe, based solely on their personal perspective, that Fan Ruoruo and Li Hongcheng's marriage is a match made in heaven.
Based on their own guesses, without even asking Fan Xian in person, they arbitrarily concluded that Fan Xian harbored feelings for Fan Ruoruo that went beyond those of siblings.
I never expected that there was another possibility to this matter.
That is, Fan Ruoruo herself didn't want to get married, and Fan Xian just wanted to help her get rid of this marriage, nothing more.
But none of them expected this.
Because in their education, women are merely appendages of men, and their opinions are insignificant and not worth paying attention to.
In their eyes, a woman's marriage, which concerns her lifelong happiness, can be decided with just a word from her father or brother, without any consideration for the true wishes of the person involved.
If the marriage could also be linked to the emperor, it would be considered a match made in heaven.
Therefore, in their minds, Fan Ruoruo could never refuse this marriage proposal.
Even Fan Jian, Fan Ruoruo's biological father, never asked Fan Ruoruo if she was willing after learning that she was about to marry Li Hongcheng. He just breathed a sigh of relief.
She even felt a sense of gratitude towards Prince Jing's family, thinking that they were indeed very righteous, as they were still willing to let their son marry Ruoruo even though she was now down on her luck.
Now, Fan Jian and Chen Pingping only think of asking Fan Ruoruo's thoughts because this matter involves Fan Xian.
Otherwise, why would they have thought to ask Fan Ruoruo?
After much hesitation, Fan Jian finally sighed, gritted his teeth, and called Fan Ruoruo over to tell her about Fan Xian's background.
Fan Ruoruo was shocked and stood there, somewhat at a loss.
She couldn't believe that the brother she trusted was not related to her by blood!
Her mind was in chaos, and a thunderclap suddenly exploded in her heart, splitting open certain vague and complex emotions deep within her.
All the admiration, infatuation, and dependence I had felt for my brother in the past intertwined at this moment, transforming into an indescribable emotion that surged endlessly within my heart.
Fan Xian's every move unconsciously surfaced in her mind, and those familiar scenes were now given a completely new meaning.
Fan Ruoruo twisted the handkerchief in her hand, her mind in turmoil, and a blush gradually rose on her cheeks.
Chen Pingping and Fan Jian were not stupid either. Seeing her like this, they immediately understood that Fan Ruoruo truly had feelings for Fan Xian.
Fan Jian sighed again and told Fan Ruoruo to go back and rest.
Chen Pingping's eyes flickered slightly as he silently made a decision, then looked at Fan Jian with a solemn expression.
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Before long, Li Hongcheng's confinement period was over, and his marriage to Fan Ruoruo was put on the agenda.
From the very first day he was placed under house arrest, he began to quietly prepare for the wedding, handling every detail personally.
He even secretly vowed in his heart that he would never let Fan Ruoruo suffer the slightest grievance in the future.
Once Ruoruo enters the family, he will dedicate his life to her alone, loving her, spoiling her, and treating her well.
A few years later, when the matter of the Fan family had gradually faded from people's memories, he requested the Imperial Clan Court to officially appoint Fan Ruoruo as the Crown Prince's consort.
Filled with anticipation, Li Hongcheng waited day and night, and finally the joyous day of his wedding arrived.
Early in the morning, he was all smiles as he directed everyone in the manor, repeatedly confirming every detail of the wedding process to ensure everything went perfectly. Then, he personally led the wedding procession to the Fan residence to welcome Fan Ruoruo back to the palace.
Fan Ruoruo's mood was completely opposite to Li Hongcheng's; her heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar, and she felt cold all over.
Since learning about Fan Xian's true identity, a complex and passionate emotion has quietly grown in Fan Ruoruo's heart.
What began as dependence and admiration for Fan Xian gradually transformed into an undeniable affection.
She had always been resistant to marrying Li Hongcheng, and now she felt that the marriage was like a shackle, suffocating her, and she wished she could sprout wings and fly to Fan Xian's side immediately.
"So what if Lin Wan'er got engaged to my brother first?" Fan Ruoruo silently protested in her heart: "If we're talking about who came first, I was the first person to know my brother!"
Just as Fan Ruoruo made up her mind to elope, Fan Jian and Chen Pingping poured cold water on her decision, analyzing the consequences of her being with Fan Xian:
Needless to say, he would be condemned by the world. More importantly, such a choice could very well plunge Fan Xian into endless crisis, threatening his power, status, and even his life.