Li Ran would not tell Shan Qi that he was going to Jin this time, because he knew very well that as a member of the secret gang, Shan Qi's actions must not be exposed in advance.
"Haha, I'm not going to the Lu Kingdom. I just want to travel around, so I can just go wherever I go. There's no need to have a fixed place!"
Shan Qi didn't know whether what Li Ran said was true or false. He didn't have to care about it anyway, so he just said:
"Haha, Master Taishi is so at ease! Are you going to become Xianyun Yehe? This makes me envious!"
Li Ran bowed and replied with a smile:
"It's not that it's all down to business. The main reason is that the collection room experienced the chaos of the Prince Dynasty and lost most of it. Over the years, Guan Ziyu has made up for a lot, but there are still many classics and ritual vessels that have been lost.
I am also planning to take this opportunity to visit around and enrich some of Luoyi's collections."
"The Luoyi Collection Room was left by my father. Now, Li Ran really can't bear to let it be abandoned. I hope you can understand the reason."
When Shan Qi saw Li Ran mentioning his father, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth and smile slightly:
"Since it is for the sake of the Zhou family, how can I be unreasonable? By the way, I wonder if Taishi has any news about your father?"
Li Ran replied:
"My lord, my father has not been heard from since he left Hangu in the west!"
Shan Qi nodded when he heard this, and couldn't help but sigh:
"Hey... When your father was in Chengzhou in the past, I never had a close friendship with him. Your father was indifferent to fame and wealth, and lived a very free and easy life, but he made people admire him! It's a pity that now that I am about to die, I don't want to make friends with you anymore.
, but it’s also something that is very much desired.”
Li Ran cupped his hands and replied:
"My father's whereabouts are difficult to determine. In fact, I have sent people to search for him, but it is also difficult to find his traces..."
When Dan Qi heard this, he waved his hand:
"Hey... Since we don't have a chance, we can't force it. Since my nephew wants to go out for a visit now, let's go. Anyway, there is Guan Ziyu in the collection room, and he hasn't made any mistakes in these years."
"However, I would also like to ask Taishi not to get too involved in the disputes between countries. Otherwise... I will not be able to explain to the king!"
In fact, what Shan Qi said now was nothing more than polite words.
Now that Gong Jian is dead and Chang Hong has retired, there is no longer a force in the court that can check him.
So, what could King Zhou know? In the final analysis, wasn’t he the one who had the final say?
But Li Ran didn't want to waste words with Shan Qi at this time, so he just replied politely:
"I will bear in mind what your Excellency said. As for Your Majesty, I would like to ask Your Excellency to bear with me and report this to me later!"
After Li Ran had another conversation with Shan Qi in an insincere manner, he left Shan Qi's mansion.
Back in the car, Fan Li couldn't help but sneered:
"This single flag really has one face and another on the back!"
Li Ran sighed:
"Now it is a foregone conclusion that the Shan family will take over the Zhou Dynasty, and all Zhou officials are also Shan Qi's confidants. Under his control, the Zhou royal family will probably decline even more. Therefore, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the Zhou royal family to return.
Turned over..."
"It's just a pity that I made an oath with the late Crown Prince Jin in my early years. Alas... after a hundred years, Li Ran will not be able to see the Crown Prince again!"
After Li Ran finished speaking, he couldn't help but feel a little sad. At this time, Fan Li also sighed with regret:
"Hey... Sir, since you have tried your best, Zhou Shi can't help you. This is destiny!"
Li Ran raised his head and laughed self-deprecatingly:
"Of course the Zhou royal family is hopeless, and now the only hope is to rely on the Zhao family of Jin! Isn't that why I went to Jin this time?"
"If the Zhao family of the Jin Dynasty can be like Qi Huan and Jin Wen, who can respect the king and fight the barbarians externally, and calm the people internally, then... my lifelong wish will be considered fulfilled!"
When Fan Li heard this, he couldn't help but think deeply:
"Sir, you have lofty ambitions and great plans. This matter...is indeed something that no one but you can do! It's just..."
Li Ran smiled and said:
"Just what? By the way, the young uncle doesn't seem to be very interested this time? Could it be..."
Li Ran suddenly remembered that Fan Li might be like Sun Wu, going to do his own things.
Fan Li said:
"Although Li is not very interested, it's not that he has any other ideas. He just feels that it is too dangerous for him to go to Jin Kingdom, which is a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, after finally settling down in Chengzhou."
"Furthermore... something good is about to happen between Mr. Yue and Miss Yue. Now that we are delaying it again and again, we don't know how long it will be delayed..."
When Li Ran heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly:
"Hey... Li Ran has been wandering around for half his life, just like the fate of Yima running around. Moreover, this should be the last effort I make for the people of the world in this life. Regardless of success or failure, I will rest and enjoy the rest of my life.
Yes! However, young uncle, you are still young after all. If you really have unfulfilled ambitions, you don’t have to follow me this time."
When Fan Li heard this, he hurriedly said:
"Why did Sir say this? Li followed Sir and benefited a lot, but he still felt that it was not enough. When Sir said this, didn't he want to force Li to leave right now?"
Li Ran smiled and said calmly:
"Actually, how can I not know what the young uncle is thinking? Now, Chang Qing, he has achieved great success, and how can you, young uncle, not have great ambitions? But what if the young uncle just stays here all the time?
Can you travel among the princes and show your ambitions?"
However, Fan Li shook his head and said:
"Right now, Li only wants to follow Mr. Li. He really has no other ideas."
Li Ran heard Fan Li's words and stopped talking. So the two of them took the carriage again and arrived at Chang Hong's mansion.
Li Ran and Fan Li got out of the car, knocked on the door to greet them, and were quickly taken to the living room by the doorman.
Chang Hong was seen walking over with a cane, and Li Ran hurriedly stepped forward to help him.
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"I'm so old, I'm so tired of walking!"
Li Ran helped Chang Hong into the hall and sat down:
"You don't look old when you respect your teacher. Even if you are old, you will become stronger with age!"
Although Chang Hong has difficulty moving now, he can think clearly. But when he saw Li Ran walking in a hurry, he knew that he must have something important to say. So, Chang Hong spoke first and asked:
"Ran'er came here today, but something happened?"
Li Ran suddenly knelt on the ground.
"Disciple came here today to say farewell to our respected master."
Chang Hong was startled at first, then he couldn't help but narrowed his eyes and asked:
"Oh? Are you going on a long trip again?"
Li Ran bowed and nodded:
"Exactly!"
For a moment, Chang Hong felt regretful and reached out his hand to gently touch Li Ran's forehead.
"Hey... However, in my entire life, my master has taught me such a good disciple! Now you are the only one who can talk to me. And since you left Wang Ji, we, the two masters and apprentices,
People gather less and stay apart more!"
"And now, this farewell may be a lifelong matter. When you are out there... you must take good care of yourself. When encountering something, you must know the priorities, think twice before acting, and never let yourself fall into danger rashly.
,do you know?"
Li Ran responded:
"Promise, I respect my master's teachings and never dare or forget them! I will never be without news like before. I will definitely write to my master from time to time!"
Chang Hong helped Li Ran up.
"Okay!... If we get the news, that would be the best. However, last time you ran away in a hurry, and I didn't have time to give you instructions, but this time... you are deeply involved in the world, but there is nothing better for me as a teacher."
That’s what I told you.”
"You are out there alone, so be careful. As a teacher, I must also work hard to survive, so that I can meet you again in the future!"
Chang Hong didn't ask what Li Ran was doing out this time. After all, Li Ran was no longer a child. He was now a world-famous sage. He knew that asking was in vain.
Chang Hong understood that if Li Ran wanted to say something, he would definitely tell him. But now that he didn't mention it at all, there was obviously another reason.
Therefore, if he asked, it would put Li Ran into a dilemma.
Li Ran burst into tears after listening to Chang Hong's words:
"Respected Master, I am really ashamed that I cannot always be by your side."
Chang Hong wiped away Li Ran's tears and comforted him:
"Haha, how can I be ashamed of my disciple? When a man lives in the world, his duty is to bring benefits and eliminate disadvantages for the world, how can he be content in a corner?"
"Even with Ran'er's great achievements now, as a teacher, I feel inferior to myself! As a teacher... I am really happy for you!"