Master Liaoyuan won a lot of applause in his discussion of Taoism and Dharma, confirming his reputation as an eminent monk. Although he himself did not care, Master Nuoan from Persia did not have such an indifferent temperament. He became so angry on the spot that he even raised his elephant's trunk, almost injuring the onlookers.
Fortunately, Wei Subaru was well prepared for his role as a guard, so no innocent people were affected. Master Nuo An failed to stir up trouble and left angrily. As Zhuge Yu said, it was very ugly.
Fang Zilan watched Master Yuan from a distance and nodded to everyone. After the dust settled, she took everyone back to her house. Along the way, Awan enthusiastically praised Master Yuan for his greatness and promised to go to Baiye Temple often to listen to scriptures in the future. .
On the contrary, Fang Zilan was absent-minded and kept thinking about the origin of the mysterious old man. He didn't say a few words until he returned home and fell asleep after drinking the medicine.
Mo Han felt strange, so he asked Zheng Yan privately. However, Zheng Yan was not a talkative person, and his few words made him feel confused and confused.
He originally wanted to ask clearly after Fang Zilan got up, but unexpectedly, Awan pulled Fang Zilan out of bed early the next morning. Only then did he remember that the flower party that Mrs. Wang had invited was today.
Fang Zilan finished her breakfast in a daze, and while yawning, she took the medicine bowl from A Wan, "I said, little A Wan, did you add anything to help you sleep in the medicine? If not, why should I?" Are you so sleepy?"
"This medicine is no different from what you usually take." Awan casually took the empty medicine bowl, "But you are just sleepy."
"What?" Fang Zilan said and yawned again. Awan said seriously: "You have been busy with official duties all day, and your body has not been well adjusted. In addition, you have been injured, and your body is weak. It is normal for you to be sleepy."
"How can I be so weak?" Fang Zilan supported her head helplessly, and Awan looked out the door and said, "Hey, why is Mr. Mo missing?"
Fang Zilan asked casually, "What are you doing with Mo Han?"
"It's not that I'm looking for Mr. Mo, it's just that I think he seems to be looking for you." Awan frowned and muttered: "Why did he disappear in the blink of an eye..."
"I guess it's not a big deal." Fang Zilan shrugged indifferently, "It's almost time, let's go, it will be bad if we are late."
Awan nodded and followed Fang Zilan to the flower party. The flower party was hosted by the wife of Wang Quanrui, Minister of Rites, and was held in Xunfang Garden.
Xunfang Garden was originally the private property of a certain dignitary in the capital. Because of the excellent scenery and countless exotic flowers and plants, Xunfang Garden was visited by many people. It later became an open place, and flower gatherings and poetry gatherings were held regularly. Most of the people invited to attend were dignitaries, and occasionally there were a few civilians with outstanding literary talent.
Fang Zilan brought A Wan, Zheng Yan and Xiao Xuan'er with her on this trip. As for Mo Han and Cong Rong, one of them had to take care of the house's accounts and hire a new housekeeper, while the other was tired from standing outside for too long yesterday, so he did not go forward. Come.
Several familiar colleagues from the government office saw Fang Zilan and hurriedly came up to say hello and exchange a few words.
Awan realized that she was bored, so she took Xiao Xuan'er to wander in the garden. While walking, she and Xiao Xuan'er were appreciating the flowers and plants. The two of them spoke eloquently, which made others marvel and ask which noble daughter she was.
Such discussion quickly reached Fang Zilan's ears. She looked over and saw two people gathered together, not knowing what they were looking at.
Awan saw her coming and waved: "Master Fang, come and see this chrysanthemum."
Fang Zilan came over and looked at it for a while, then said: "This is not grown in our courtyard, but is it the chrysanthemum from Xiguan City?"
"Yes." Awan added: "To be precise, it's the chrysanthemums that you raised to death."
Fang Zilan coughed lightly, "It's all because of the gardener's fault. What does it have to do with me?"
A narrow smile flashed across A Wan's face. Xiao Xuan'er smiled and shook her head. She whispered in Fang Zilan's ear: "Master Fang, I just saw Miss Fang."
Hearing this, Fang Zilan was stunned. Ever since Pei Xiaoze made trouble in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Fang Zitong said that she had been ill for several months. It was strange that she could be invited to this flower party.
However, there are rumors in the capital that the two brothers Pei Juqing and Pei Xiaoze are in a stalemate over Fang Zitong. Rumors are flying all over the sky, but with the pressure of Prime Minister Fang Chongzheng and Empress Fang Ziqin, they still have some sense of restraint, otherwise they may not be able to hear anything offensive. It can be conveyed.
Fang Zilan knew that Pei Juanqing would not give up, so she asked Xiao Xuan'er to keep a close eye on the Pei Mansion. However, except for two or three attempts to attack the Xiangfu Academy, nothing happened. And only those two or three times were blocked by Fang Chongzheng.
The Pei family and the Fang family are at odds with each other. Fang Zitong came to Hua Hui today. If Pei Juqing or Pei Xiaoze are also there, then...
Xiao Xuan'er seemed to know what Fang Zilan was thinking, and said softly: "Pei's guests are Mr. Pei Pening, the younger brother of Mr. Guo Guo, and his wife."
Fang Zilan breathed a sigh of relief. She knew something about this Pei Poming. This man is Pei Juiqing's younger half-brother. He has no ability. He received a casual position under Pei Juiqing's protection. He usually either entertains cats or dogs or looks for flowers and flowers. His reputation in the capital is not very good.
However, the Pei family has very few heirs. When it comes to Pei Juqing's generation, there are only him and Pei Pening in the family, and there is also Pei Xiaoze, a younger brother from the side branch, and there are no other males. Therefore, Mrs. Pei was very good to her non-biological son and protected him in every possible way. If anything unusual happened, she would turn a blind eye and pass by.
I heard that in addition to his wife, Pei Pening also has twenty or thirty concubines, but he still has no sons and a half daughters. It seems that the relationship between Pei's descendants is indeed shallow.
"Master Fang, Miss Fang is here." Xiao Xuan'er's voice brought Fang Zilan back from her thoughts. She raised her eyes and looked over, and her eyes met Fang Zitong's.
Fang Zilan pursed her lips, feeling inexplicably embarrassed. Turning a blind eye was too deliberate, but if it was to say hello... She still clearly remembered Fang Zitong's hostility in the Prime Minister's Mansion last time...
Just when Fang Zilan was hesitating, Fang Zitong walked not far in front of her, bowed and said, "Mr. Fang, be well."
Seeing this, Fang Zilan hurriedly returned the salute. Just as he was about to speak, he saw a little boy rushing over and bumping into Fang Zitong.
Fang Zitong was knocked back several steps by the little boy. If Fang Zilan hadn't helped him, he might have fallen down. So she immediately said angrily: "Whose child is this, so unruly?"
The little boy suddenly flashed a pair of big watery eyes, stared at Fang Zitong timidly, and called "Mother".
Fang Zitong was so shocked that he almost couldn't stand still. He subconsciously wanted to ask something, but he heard Fang Zilan speak first: "How can mother scream randomly? You call me mother, and I don't want to recognize you as an unruly boy. Where is my son?"
Fang Zitong suddenly realized that this little boy was probably here for her. Could it be that he was Pei's child...
