I made the villain right.

In the palace study, the scent of sandalwood wafts through the air.

Xu Wusheng looked at Fan Hua across from him eagerly: "After the Blood Evil Puppet broke into the city, the city gate collapsed. The city gate is the key to defense and is related to the peace of Kyoto. I heard that the walls of Fengyun Pavilion are built like a copper wall and iron wall. Even explosives can't blow it open half an inch. It is extremely safe. Prince, are you willing to teach me the method of construction to help me strengthen Kyoto?"

Fan Hua bowed slightly and said, "Of course you can. The bricks used in Fengyun Pavilion are black iron blue bricks. They are made of black iron veins, mixed with tung oil and oyster ash, and fired for 49 days."

Xu Wusheng nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, and he said with emotion: "Today I have gained a lot of knowledge."

Fan Hua smiled modestly and continued, "It's just that the firing of black iron blue bricks is extremely difficult. Not only are the materials required to be strict, but the firing process is also very particular. If you are not careful, all your efforts will be wasted. Fortunately, I have a subordinate who is quite proficient in this. I can ask him to assist the Ministry of Works to complete this important task together."

Xu smiled silently and said, "That's great."

After leaving the palace, Fan Hua returned home, brought Ran Ke into the palace, and explained all matters before leaving the palace.

However, he did not return home, but went directly to the south of the city.

He walked through the bustling market, bypassed several winding alleys, and finally came to a slightly quiet courtyard.

Fan Hua raised his hand and gently knocked on the gate. After a while, the door slowly opened, revealing a wrinkled but energetic face. It was the old Wang he was familiar with.

Lao Wang was the person Fan Hua rescued by chance shortly after he arrived in Kyoto. Since then, the two have formed an indissoluble bond.

In his spare time, Fan Hua would come here and ask him for a jar of fine wine to take back.

Lao Wang is a generous and magnanimous person. Every time Fan Hua asks for help, he is never stingy and always gives generously.

However, it is not easy to get the recipe for making wine.

Lao Wang has a rule that unless you can crack the chess game he left behind, you won’t get the formula.

When Lao Wang saw Fan Hua, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he showed a kind smile: "Ahua, how come you have time to come to my humble abode today?"

Fan Hua smiled and said, "Let me break your chess game."

"Hey, are you interested in my recipe?"

"My wife can't hold her liquor, but she wants to drink. I want to get her a recipe for yellow tangerine wine."

"Follow the old rules." Lao Wang responded concisely, with a hint of cunning and expectation in his eyes.

Old Wang welcomed Fan Hua into the courtyard, and the two sat down at the stone table in the courtyard.

There is a chessboard on the table, with chess pieces scattered on it in an orderly manner. The black and white forces are intertwined, and every move is murderous.

Fan Hua lowered his eyes and stared at the chessboard, his slender fingers unconsciously stroking a black piece.

At this time, the old man beside him was not idle either. He smiled and chatted with him: "What kind of beauty can make you, the Pavilion Master of Fengyun Pavilion and the Prince of Shengqing, fall in love with her and even ask for the recipe of Huanggan wine for her personally."

Fan Hua was stunned. He had a heart-to-heart talk with Lao Wang but had not revealed his identity to him. How did he know?

I couldn't help but ask: "Did you know?"

Lao Wang smiled and said, "Your deeds have spread all over Kyoto. It's hard for me not to know about it."

Upon hearing this, Fan Hua said, "I will bring my wife to meet you someday when I am free."

Lao Wang laughed heartily and said, "Okay, I'll give you plenty of fruit wine then!"

The old man looked at Fan Hua's sincere eyes, pondered for a moment, and said: "This chess game was left by an old friend of mine. I have been thinking about it for half my life but have not been able to solve it. I have been obsessed with it. If you can help me solve this chess game, I will give you the formula with both hands."

"I will do my best."

After Fan Hua finished speaking, his gaze fell on the chessboard again, and he kept deducing various moves in his mind.

While Fan Hua was concentrating on the game of chess, in another place in Fan Mansion.

Shi Jin, Zhi Lu and Du Xuan were sitting around the table facing each other.

Zhilu and Du Xuan both looked a little reserved, staring intently at Shi Jin, as if waiting for her to give some important instructions.

They wondered why she had called them here.

Shi Jin looked at the two people who were a little nervous and couldn't help but chuckled. He said, "You don't have to be so reserved. I called you here today not for any important matter. I just want to chat and relax."

As he spoke, Shi Jin's eyes moved between the two of them, his eyes full of concern and smiles.

Then he began: "You two have known each other for a long time, and you understand each other and have feelings for each other. I wonder if you have any further plans for the future?"

Zhilu was puzzled: "What are your further plans?"

Shi Jin's mouth corners slightly raised, his smile deepened, and he said bluntly: "Of course we will get married. In life, it is such a blessing to have a soulmate to accompany you and walk through life hand in hand."

After saying that, Shi Jin turned his gaze to Du Xuan and said seriously: "Du Xuan, I'm going to marry Zhilu to you, are you willing?"

When Du Xuan heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He obviously didn't expect Shi Jin to suddenly bring up this matter.

But he quickly came to his senses, his face filled with uncontrollable joy, and he quickly said, "Yes, of course!"

After saying this, he shifted his fiery gaze to Zhilu, his eyes full of anticipation.

When Zhilu heard this, her cheeks instantly turned a charming blush like the sunset, and she lowered her eyes shyly.

Shi Jin followed Du Xuan's gaze to Zhilu and asked with a smile, "Zhilu, are you willing to marry Du Xuan?"

Zhilu nodded slightly, and although his voice was soft, it was firm: "I am willing."

Shi Jin smiled with relief, but there was a hint of complicated emotions in his smile: "Then I will decide on this marriage for you. Let's find an auspicious date to arrange the wedding."

"Thank you ma'am."

"Thank you, Princess."

Du Xuan and Zhi Lu hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully to Shi Jin, their gratitude evident in words.

After Shi Jin said goodbye to them, he went to Luo Yi's yard, but was attracted by the scene in front of him.

I saw Luo Yi wearing a black suit, holding a long sword, and dancing with the sword alone in the yard.

Her figure was light and agile, her sword glittered like a dancing silver snake, and every move and every style showed her heroic spirit.

"Good." Shi Jin couldn't help but applaud.

Luo Yi put away his sword upon hearing the voice, turned around and looked at him in surprise: "Why are you here?"

"Come to have a drink with you."

When Luo Yi heard this, he was stunned at first, then his eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

"You want me to die, don't you? Didn't you see the look in the Pavilion Master's eyes yesterday? He was blatantly blaming me for taking you out for drinks last time. I don't want to offend him."

Shi Jin waved his hand nonchalantly, his tone revealing a willful and carefree attitude: "Don't worry about him, I just want to indulge myself today, let's drink as much as we can until we are drunk."

Seeing Shi Jin being so cheerful, Luo Yi said cheerfully, "Very cheerful, then I'll drink with you."

……

Time passed quietly and the sky darkened.

Finally, Fan Hua reached out and picked up a black piece, placing it steadily on a certain place on the chessboard.

After this move, the situation gradually became clear and the white chess pieces' defenses were broken through one by one.

Lao Wang watched Fan Hua crack the chess game, tears welling up in his eyes, and said excitedly: "I solved it, I finally solved it."

He carefully examined the layout on the chessboard: "Great! A desperate situation will lead to survival."

Lao Wang's eyes moved to Fan Hua, his eyes full of admiration: "Ah Hua, you are very smart. This game of chess has troubled me for many days, and today you have cracked it."

As he spoke, the old man stood up and walked into the house. After a while, he came out with a piece of paper covered with words and handed it to Fan Hua: "This is the recipe for the fruit wine. Keep it, my prince."

Fan Hua took the recipe and thanked Lao Wang as if he had found a treasure: "Thank you Lao Wang for your help."

Fan Hua bid farewell to Lao Wang with the recipe of Huanggan wine.

At this time, night had fallen, and the stars illuminated his way home. He returned home with joy, wanting to share his gains of the day with Shi Jin.

However, he did not see Shi Jin in the house. After asking around, he found out that she had gone to Luo Yina, so he immediately went to look for her.

As soon as I stepped into Luoyi's yard, a loud and strange singing came into my ears.

"You are the most beautiful cloud in my sky. How can I keep you here, stay here..."

Shi Jin sang recklessly, without any skill or emotion, and without caring about the lives of others.

Luo Yi stood aside with a look of despair on his face.

Her ears had been tortured by Shi Jin for a long time, and it seemed that she had reached the limit of her endurance.

Shi Jin saw that Luo Yi was sitting there without any interest, so he quickly reached out and grabbed Luo Yi's arm, pulling her up with force, muttering: "Yi Yi, stand up and sing with me..."

Luo Yi's face was filled with helplessness and bitterness. He stood up very reluctantly and complained, "What kind of music are these? I have never heard of them before."

Luo Yi pondered for a few seconds, then waved her hand and refused: "I can't sing, I can't sing..."

However, Shi Jin didn't want to let her go. He rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "If you can't sing, then change the song."

Her expression suddenly changed, with tears in her eyes: "For the rest of my life, romance is you, plainness is you..."

Seeing that Luo Yi still didn't move his mouth to sing with her, she said helplessly: "You still can't sing...then dance."

As soon as she finished speaking, she grabbed Luo Yi's hand without saying anything and started spinning around on her own.

"I finally understand why the Pavilion Master doesn't allow you to drink. You are completely different before and after drinking. It's like you have endless energy." Luo Yi said as Shi Jin pulled you around in circles.

She turned her sight and saw Fan Hua's figure. It was like she had found a life-saving straw, and she hurriedly said, "You are finally here, take your wife away quickly."

When Shi Jin heard Luo Yi talking, she subconsciously followed her gaze. When her blurred eyes caught sight of Fan Hua, a smile as bright as spring flowers instantly appeared on her face. She cheered, "My husband is back!"

The whole person staggered but rushed forward eagerly.

Seeing this, Fan Hua quickly stretched out his arms and steadily took her petite body.

Shi Jin took the opportunity to hug Fan Hua's neck, buried his head in the crook of his neck and rubbed it, mumbling: "I missed you so much."

As she spoke, a warm breath with a hint of alcohol wafted towards me, and the ending of her voice rose slightly, revealing a kind of coquettish and coquettish tone.

Fan Hua patted Shi Jin's back gently, his eyes so gentle that they seemed to drip water, and said softly: "Why did you drink so much? You've become a drunkard."

The next second, Fan Hua's expression changed. He glanced at Luo Yi with a serious look in his eyes: "This won't happen again."

Seeing Fan Hua's expression change so quickly, Luo Yi showed a trace of dissatisfaction on his face, and said with the courage of alcohol: "You only dare to be mean to others, if you have the guts, you can be mean to Jin'er. Today's drinking party was requested by her. The dignified Fengyun Pavilion leader is actually henpecked."

After saying that, she immediately slipped away, not giving Fan Hua any chance to confront her.

Fan Hua was choked by Luo Yi's words and was speechless for a moment. Looking at Luo Yi's hurried back, he felt a little helpless.

After a moment, he turned his attention back to Shi Jin in his arms, picked her up, and walked back.

Suddenly, Shi Jin mumbled something incomprehensible, leaned close to her and asked softly, "What do you want to say?"

Then the person in his arms began to cry softly.

Fan Hua paused, looked down at her, looked at Shi Jin's flushed face, eyes full of love, patted her back gently, and asked softly as if coaxing a child: "Why are you crying?"

But she heard Shi Jin murmur, "I'm sorry, A Yu..." As she spoke, a tear overflowed from the corner of her eye.

Fan Hua helplessly reached out and gently wiped the tears from her face, his expression gentle: "What nonsense are you talking about, you haven't done anything wrong to me..."

After saying that, he hugged Shi Jin tightly, walked towards the room, and carefully placed Shi Jin on the bed.

As soon as Shi Jin touched the bed, she grumbled that she wanted to get up and play again. Fan Hua quickly held her down and coaxed her softly, "Let's go to bed first and play tomorrow, okay?"

Shi Jin refused, and hugged Fan Hua's arm, saying coquettishly, "No, my husband, please accompany me."

Fan Hua smiled helplessly, then sat down on the edge of the bed and let Shi Jin hold his arms.

The next second, she murmured, "I don't have much time left..."

Fan Hua's face suddenly changed when he heard this.

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