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12.68% Reborn In The Three Kingdoms / Chapter 81: Promise and Visiting Cai Estate

Chapter 81: Promise and Visiting Cai Estate

Lie Fan and His retinue stand up and say goodbye to Wang Yun and Diao Chan, Lie Fan leads his retinue to leave Wang Yun's Main Hall when suddenly he hears Diao Chan calling for him saying that she has something to talk about with him

Lie Fan told Jia Xu and the others to wait for him outside near the Carriage, then he turned his head and gestured toward Diao Chan to say what she wanted to say.

Diao Chan: "Governor Lie, can we speak at a more private place?"

Lie Fan: "I'm sorry if it's too private I don't want rumors to fly around and research your name, Does Master Wang Yun estate have a large garden? Maybe we can talk there."

Diao Chan's heart was shaken by Lie Fan's attention toward her reputation, every other Noble she met would immediately jump at the chance to spend private time with her without caring for her reputation if it's known outside.

Diao Chan led Lie Fan toward the large garden where Wang Yun cultivated exotic ornament plants, only Wang Yun and Diao Chan alongside some appointed servants allowed to take care of the garden so many servants never walked past the garden unless had to.

Diao Chan: "Is this place good enough for Governor Lie?"

Lie Fan: "It's an open space and people can see whatever we are doing so it should be okay, Miss Diao Chan doesn't have to call me Governor you can call me by my name."

Diao Chan: "Then I called you Brother Lie Fan is it okay?"

Lie Fan: "Of Course! Then what does Miss Diao Chan want to talk about with me?"

Diao Chan: "First I wanted to apologize for my Foster Father's behavior, and I'm also shocked by the announcement he suddenly made without even telling me that he decided to do so."

Lie Fan nods his head to show that he understands and accepts Diao Chan's apology, while Wang Yun doted on his only daughter but in front of interest, Wang Yun can sacrifice anything like how he uses Diao Chan to do the Honey trap knowing that Diao Chan reputation will be tarnished.

Diao Chan: "Now that is clear, I wanted to ask you do I have your permission to test my feelings?"

Lie Fan: "I'm sorry What does Miss Diao Chan mean by testing your feelings?"

Diao Chan: "I wanted to know what kind I feelings I have for you, Is it just a curiosity or something more? I know that Brother Lie Fan feels the same, I can see it in your eyes."

Lie Fan was stunned by how frank Diao Chan was and a very perceptive individual, He also feels curious about his feelings as there is a bit of a heartbeat but he doesn't want to jump at the chance as that may only be a momentary feeling.

Lie Fan: "*ahem* this test Miss Diao Chan saying, can you describe it more to me how do you mean by test?"

Diao Chan: "We will spend time together like strolling at the market together or I visit your estate and vice versa."

Lie Fan: "Well I can accept that but people will talk about how we are seen together, will Miss Diao Chan be burdened by it?"

Diao Chan: "I don't care about what a bunch of immature youngsters talking bad about me in the Noble Circle."

Lie Fan: "While you don't care, Your Father and I care about your reputation. Are you sure you want to do this?"

Diao Chan: "Yes I'm sure! Can Brother Lie Fan promise me this?"

Lie Fan: "Well okay then I promise to cooperate with you, if we have feelings for each other then what will we do?"

Diao Chan heard Lie Fan asking and began to blush, of course she felt that if they had feelings for each other then they should be married.

Diao Chan: "We decide about that in the future! Let's see what the future holds for us!"

Lie Fan: "Okay then, let's end this here for today. It's not good for your snow-white skin to be exposed to the sun for too long."

Diao Chan smiled at Lie Fan, She always felt that Lie Fan gave extra attention to her with the words he was using but now she knew that just the personality he had when talking with people he considers his friends.

Lie Fan escorted Diao Chan back to the main hall where her maids were waiting for her, Lie Fan then said goodbye to Diao Chan and told her that she could visit anytime but he couldn't promise that he would be available anytime.

Diao Chan watches Lie Fan back until he can't be seen from the main hall, she feels her favorability toward Lie Fan always goes up every time he says or does something that almost all Noble that try to get close to her never do or care about her feelings.

Lie Fan who left the Wang Yun estate, saw his retinue waiting for him beside the carriage he walked there and apologized to everyone for making them wait for him. Jia Xu and the others said that they understood and didn't feel wronged to wait for him.

Entering the Carriage, Lie Fan told them their next destination was they would visit the Cai Clan as Cai Yong told him to bring the Cai Clan along when they left Luoyang. Jia Xu agrees to do this as early as possible to give the Cai Clan time to prepare the things they need before leaving Luoyang.

Xun You and Sun Qian agree with Jia Xu's view, the three of them think that the Cai Clan may be a bit stubborn and doesn't want to move from Luoyang even though Cai Yong has given Lie Fan a letter that explains he asked Lie Fan to help him pass this to the Cai Clan.

Jia Xu received information about the Cai Clan from Xu Kai, Xu Kai had infiltrated and investigated almost all Noble Clan in the Capital which brought an enormous information trove for Jia Xu and the others to see if there were things they could exploit.

The information described that while Cai Yong is leaving Luoyang to hide from the eunuchs, the Cai Clan was under the leadership of his daughter Cai Wenji with some elders of the Clan acting as a council to help Cai Wenji in operating the clan.

Unfortunately Cai Wenji is a woman, and even though she is very intelligent and known to have the same talent as her father in poetry she is ostracized by the elders council that is now operating the Cai Clan for their personal interest.

Jia Xu suggested to go probe this elder's council first and then if they don't receive the treatment they expected they can go contact Cai Wenji when though she is ostracized she is the only main line of the Clan except for her Father so she has the same influence or even more than the elder's council.

Lie Fan is satisfied with how Xu Kai is improving since he left him in Luoyang with Sun Qian, he has brought Oriole new members that can be trusted and expanded the network in Luoyang massively which helps them in planning their moves.

He also brought in beggars and small-time gangsters as honorary members to act as their ears in Luoyang, the beggars and small-time gangsters don't know that they are part of a big organization to collect information.

Lie Fan and his retinue arrived at Cai Clan Estate, the building was elegant and sophisticated living up to the reputation Cai Yong have as a scholar and poetry master.

Everyone gets out of the carriage and Sun Qian told the guards about Lie Fan's identity and explains that they wanted to meet with Cai Wenji and the elder's council that leads the Clan on Cai Yong's behalf as they bring a message from Cai Yong that needs to be conveyed to them as soon as possible.

The guards hearing that escort Lie Fan and his retinue to the main hall, he treated Lie Fan with respect as Lie Fan's position is even higher than Cai Yong so they don't want to bring more calamity towards the Clan with the eunuch already pressuring the Clan.

Lie Fan and his retinue waited there while the guards informed the Elders of his arrival and ask them if he should also call for Cai Wenji.

Cai Bo: "No need to call for her, she is a woman and can't lead our Clan, call for the other elders to hurry and meet me at the main hall to receive Governor Lie."

The guards salute him and go on his way to tell the other elders, Cai Bo is the oldest member among the elders accompanied by his servants hrrueidhurried walks towards their main hall to greet Lie Fan as who in the capital doesn't know about the Young and Powerful Governor.

At the main hall, Lie Fan told Jia Xu and Sun Qian to speak on his behalf while he and Xun You will only speak when the elders bring the conversation towards them or they need to add more words.

Cai Bo arrived at the main hall and saw Lie Fan sitting on the highest Chair which was supposed to be for the head of their clan or his representative to sit which Cai Bo take this as an insult to his status but he only can swallow his feelings inside as he can't afford to offend Lie Fan

Cai Bo: "This old bone Cai Bo greets Governor Lie and his entourage, what brings Governor Lie here to our Cai Clan's humble estate?"

Lie Fan: "Elder Cai Bo can take a seat, I was told that the Cai Clan was led by a council of leaders so let's wait for the others."

Cai Bo can only take the 2nd highest chair as Kie Fan has already taken the most important chair for himself, he sees that after Lie Fan finish saying that he doesn't even glance at him or try to have a conversation with him which infuriated him as no one ever treated him this way even if those people have a higher rank than Cai Yong.

_______________________

Name: Lie Fan

Title: Yellow Heaven Subjugator

Age: 18 Years Old (185 AD)

Level: 13

Next Level: 12.000

Renown: 155

Cultivation: Art Of War (level 8)

SP: 376.700

ATTRIBUTE POINTS

STR: 491

VIT: 204

AGI: 215

INT: 234

CHR: 90

WIS: 199

WILL: 155

ATR Points: 0


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Chapter 82: Cai Clan Turmoil

Cai Bo can only take the 2nd highest chair as Kie Fan has already taken the most important chair for himself, he sees that after Lie Fan finishes saying that he doesn't even glance at him or try to have a conversation with him which infuriates him as no one ever treated him this way even if those people have a higher rank than Cai Yong.

Jia Xu can see the dangerous hint radiating from Cai Bo's eyes, he inwardly sneers at how this old man can act that way toward Lie Fan as if Lie Fan wants all of Cai Clan can be executed except for Cai Yong's daughter and blames in on the eunuchs to hide his traces.

Sun Qian: "Elder Cai Bo, please excuse Governor Lie as he is tired from his journey and busy schedule yesterday after returning from Xu Province."

Cai Bo: "Hohoho, it's okay I understand. May I know the name of this gentleman?"

Sun Qian: "I'm sorry I forgot to introduce myself, I'm Sun Qian, one of Governor Lie's advisors. Beside me is Master Jia Xu and beside Govermor Lie is Master Xun You."

Cao Bo: "So it's Master Sun Qian, I have heard of Master Sun Qian's name the man who represented Governor Lie Fan in Luoyang when he left for Xu Province."

Sun Qian nodded his head and He continued talking with Cao Bo with Jia Xu helping Sun Qian bring up some topics while they waited for the other elders to come.

After waiting for about 10 minutes finally, all the elders came here and took their seats. There are about 6 of them including Cao Bo who was their leader.

Cao Bo: "Everyone is here Governor Lie and Master Sun Qian, Can we now know what's the reason for Governor Lie visiting our Clan today?"

Sun Qian: "It's like this Elder Cao Bo, My Lord has met your Clan Head Master Cai Yong and Master Cai Yong has decided to take shelter in Xu Province from the Eunuchs and has asked for My Lord to take the Cai Clan with My Lord back to Xiapi."

Cai Elder 2: "You mean that Clan Head has ordered us to relocate the Clan from the Capital to Xiapi?! Our clan will lose all of our foundation and connections here in Luoyang!"

Cai Bo: "I'm sorry Master Sun Qian I don't mean to doubt Governor Lie Fan considering the reputation he has which is just and honorable but do you have some proof indicating that it's Our Clan Head that asked Governor Lie Fan to do this?"

Sun Qian turned his head towards Lie Fan and Lie Fan who had taken out Cai Yong's letter from his inventory to his sleeve pocket took the letter out and gave it to Sun Qian to be given to Cai Bo.

Lie Fan: "This is the letter containing Master Cai Yong's handwriting that he has given to me and telling me to show it to everyone here if they doubt me and are suspicious of my motive, I think everyone here knows Master Cai Yong's handwriting and he told me he has given codes that only members of Cai Clan that knew."

Cao Bo and the elders take a turn reading the letter, all the elders including Cao Bo can see that this is Cai Yong's handwriting and see that Cai Yong ordered them to follow Lie Fan leaving the already chaotic Luoyang when Lie Fan decided to leave.

Cao Bo and the elders look at each other and they can see that they don't want to abandon what they have built here in Luoyang after Cai Yong leaves, they have already sided with He Jin in the battle against the Eunuch and they feel that they would be safe.

Cao Bo: "Even though it is the order from the Clan Head, we will discuss this first Governor Lie as his decision to abandon Luoyajg without thinking of the clan resources is too abrupt, and the effect on our Clan is too enormous.

Jia Xu: "How can you all ignore the order of the Head of your Clan?! Master Cai Yong already ordered all of you to follow Governor Lie and you still want to have a discussion not following the order?!"

Jia Xu playing the bad cop scolded Cao Bo and the other elders, Lie Fan and his retinue can see that Cai Yong's influence in the mind of these elders are already decaying and the only way to ensure Cai Clan cooperation is through Cai Yong's daughter that was excluded from the decision making by the elder's council.

Cao Bo: "Haha... Master Jia Xu, it's not that we don't comply with the order of the Clan Head but his decision will impact the livelihood of our entire clan."

Sun Qian: "Calm Down Master Jia Xu, I'm sure that the elders needed to discuss this with the Young Lady as she is the only line from the main clan except for Master Cai Yong."

Cao Bo and the elders can only nod their heads to agree with Sun Qian's statement, they know that Lie Fan doesn't support both He Jin and the Eunuch. Many see him as the leader of the Neutral people who also don't support both sides.

Lie Fan actually can see that these people are reluctant to follow him, he is thinking of killing them all and giving the decision-making power to Cai Wenji who is excluded by the elders that lead the clan in her name before she reaches adulthood.

Lie Fan can only grunt and says that he is waiting for their answer in 3 days and he hopes that they give him the answer he wants as he doesn't want to disappoint Cai Yong. After giving this statement he and his retinue left the Main hall.

Cao Bo and the elders seeing Lie Fan leaving began to sit at their designated chairs in the main hall to discuss the "Lie Fan situation".

Cai Elder 4: "Eldest Brother we can't agree with Governor Lie Fan and Cai Yong, When Cai Yong left the clan and put Cai Wenji as his representative with us the elders advised her he left us a massive problem, and now after we strengthened the position of our Clan he ordered us to follow Governor Lie Fan to leave Luoyang?!"

Cao Bo: "Calm down 4th Brother, Of course we should not agree with that proposition but what can we do? Governor Lie Fan now is one of the most powerful people inside and outside the Court, General He Jin and the Eunuchs are trying to invite him to join their side we can't offend him as the eunuch can use this move now that we are in General He Jin faction!"

Cai Elder 3: "What Elder Brother saying is true, now our only way is trying to stall our answer for Governor Lie Fan while we report this to General He Jin."

Cai Elder 5: "I agree with what the 3rd Brother and Elder Brother said, we can't offend Governor Lie Fan. Even though he is young, his influence and power can't be dismissed especially how adored he is by the Military Generals and Officials!"

Cai Elder 2 & 6: "I also agree with the 3rd Brother and Elder Brother!"

Cao Bo decided to discuss this with He Jin tomorrow maybe with this they can invite Lie Fan to side with He Jin and Cai Clan will be rewarded as He Jin has let his intention to invite Lie Fan known to all members of his Faction.

What Cao Bo and the rest of the elders know is that some of the maids who are serving them tea right now are Oriole members who were assigned by Xu Kai to monitor the Cai Clan and what they are discussing right now will be known by Lie Fan.

Lie Fan and his retinue leave the Cai Clan estate and enter the Lie Clan Carriage, inside the Carriage Lie Fan tells Sun Qian and Jia Xu to find ways to meet with Cai Wenji while Xun You monitor the situation in He Jin Faction.

Jia Xu: "My Lord why don't we just make them disappear and put Lady Cai Wenji as the only decision-maker in the Cai Clan."

Sun Qian: "We can't do that Master Jia Xu, we will offend General He Jin and his faction!"

Jia Xu: "Of Course I know about that, we do it silently! We have Oriole members who were trained with new gear and poison to do it."

Lie Fan: "Actually I'm also thinking the same thing as Master Jia Xu, but let's hold that thought Master Jia Xu at least until we can meet with Lady Cai Wenji first."

Jia Xu: "Yes My Lord."

Jia Xu does this to help Lie Fan as he can see that he wants to do that when Cao Bo and the elders are trying to swindle their way out of accepting Cai Yong's decision to move out the Cai Clan from Luoyang.

Lie Fan was contemplating ways to allow Cai Wenji to overpower the elders and let her control the Cai Clan, Even though it was considered to be bizarre for women to lead a clan at this time at least Lie Fan would be Cai Wenji's backer to ensure her position until Cai Yong came back.

Sun Qian and Jia Xu, 2 people with different outlooks on doing things were put together to find a way to meet Cai Wenji. Jia Xu is thinking of eliminating the monitors put by the elders, while Sun Qian thinks is better to not startle the snake and meet Cai Wenji in the open like how the Noble Ladies meet up.

Jia Xu feels that Sun Qian's plan is feasible but their time is not that much, Jia Xu gives an alternative where they send Oriole members to become the monitors and report to the elders as Jia Xu was told that the monitors only give their reports by giving scrolls by putting it in a book.

Sun Qian agreed with the idea and now another problem has come out, getting Cai Wenji out of the Estate is also another problem as even though oriole members have infiltrated the Cai Clan estate, the Cai Wenji movement was monitored by the elders even though the monitors will be gone but Cai Wenji leaving out on the open is too conspicuous.

_______________________

Name: Lie Fan

Title: Yellow Heaven Subjugator

Age: 18 Years Old (185 AD)

Level: 13

Next Level: 12.000

Renown: 155

Cultivation: Art Of War (level 8)

SP: 376.700

ATTRIBUTE POINTS

STR: 491

VIT: 204

AGI: 215

INT: 234

CHR: 90

WIS: 199

WILL: 155

ATR Points: 0


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