"What's more, if you are not stupid, why would Zhen Mingxuan rather offend the Xiahou family than save your life?" Fang Chongzheng's tone revealed a hint of self-deprecation, and he suddenly mentioned Zhen Mingxuan, the owner of the Hidden Sword Villa who had been brutally wiped out, and even more Fang Zilan was so choked that she was completely speechless.
Fang Zilan pursed her lips and said after a long time: "I don't even remember." The words with a crying tone made people's hearts tremble.
She originally thought that her heart would be full of hatred, and she wanted to kill Ji Ningtian, hoping to eradicate the ghost gate and then be quick. But after hearing the whole story of that year, she only felt unspeakable sadness. At this moment, she finally understood why the original Fang Zilan wanted to die.
The erased past, the exploited identity, false feelings, countless lies... not everyone can bear this.
She still remembers the words "I don't want to" that she thought when she was struggling between life and death for the first time. It turns out that Fang Zilan did not want to marry and broke off the marriage just to clear her mother's name.
She once thought that her mother's status was low, so the Fang family did not allow her to enter the ancestral hall. Today we realize how ridiculous it is. How can the majestic Princess Pingnan enter the Fang family ancestral hall?
The clues in the intermittent memories are connected together to outline the outline of the truth. The original Fang Zilan must have known this a long time ago, so she had the impression that she wanted to end things with Guimen and Ji Ningtian...
From the beginning to the end, whether it is the original Fang Zilan or the current her, the reasons for supporting her are actually lies, and they are lies that will never become reality.
She dreams of figuring everything out one day and returning to the world before time travel. But now I am scarred and exhausted both physically and mentally, but there is no possibility of going back.
This lie must end.
Fang Chongzheng saw her face turned pale and couldn't help but said: "Now that you know everything, where will you go from now on..."
"I have my own plan, so I won't bother the Prime Minister." Fang Zilan abruptly interrupted Fang Chongzheng and stood up, "The Fang family has helped me a lot. If you need it in the future, just ask."
She paused as she spoke, "But if something happens to me, the Fang family doesn't have to help me, just let me fend for myself."
"Fang Zilan." Fang Chongzheng called her name and said calmly: "No matter what your life experience is or what you have experienced, you are now the Duke of Yue in Dajing. Don't be blinded by hatred, and you will regret it too late. That’s it.”
Is it too late to regret it? Fang Zilan felt a surge of sourness, blurring her eyes, but she still held back her tears.
The original Fang Zilan had already regretted, but now she regrets it is useless. From the day she set foot on this road, there was no turning back.
At the moment, she is the Duke of Yue in Dajing. She has established herself in the undercurrents and navigated through the chaos. It is her duty to guard the borders and protect the people. If you want to take the overall situation into consideration, you can't take action against Guimen and Ji Ningtian.
Fang Zilan was a little moved, but she still suppressed her emotions and said calmly: "You don't have to worry. If there is a censor who dares to participate in the performance of your moral character, I will go to the censor's station to find Mr. Su Yun to settle the account. As for the dowry, I will pay for Miss Bai." , let her marry out of the Duke of Yue's palace with great splendor."
Cao Hong's voice trembled with excitement, and Fang Zilan raised her lips and said, "You have been following me for several years, and you have suffered a lot in battles in the north and south. I will always do something for you, and I will not let you live with me in vain."
"Thank you, boss!" Tears welled up in Cao Hong's eyes, "I will definitely talk to Miss Bai properly..."
Zheng Yan tilted his head slightly, and the ends of his eyes were a little red. Who of these people, who come from military families and risk their lives to gain fame, have never hoped that one day they would marry, have children, and live a happy life? What's more, growing old together with the one you love is more or less worthy of envy.
It was rare for Fang Zilan to see Cao Hong and Zheng Yan like this. She said loudly: "Miss Bai, after listening to you for so long, if you agree to this marriage, just come in."
Hearing this, several people had different expressions. Some people have long known that there are ears outside the window, such as Xiao Xuan'er and Zheng Yan; some are unaware of it, such as Mo Han; and some are sincere and don't pay attention at all, such as Cao Hong.
So several people saw Cao Hong hold back his tears instantly, his face was as red as if it had been roasted, and they were at a loss and said: "That..."
The man who was so fearless just now is now like a young man in love, rubbing his hands in shyness.
Zheng Yan coughed slightly and hid his laughter. Mo Han and Xiao Xuan'er couldn't help laughing. Fang Zilan smiled broadly and looked like she was watching the fun.
Bai Xiu Niang's figure slowly appeared in front of several people, followed by A Wan and Cong Rong who were half pushing and half pushing her.
"I..." Bai Xiu Niang had obviously cried hard, her eyes were as red as a bunny, but she had a hint of pity for her. Her cheeks were flushed, and she repeated the word "I" for a long time, but the words that followed were difficult to say.
Seeing this, Awan stamped her feet anxiously and whispered in her ear: "Sister Bai, why are you still hesitating? Agree quickly!"
"I..." Bai Xiu Niang had never talked about her marriage before, and she didn't know how to speak.
The smile on Fang Zilan's face became even brighter, "Old Cao, it seems that Miss Bai is unwilling, so I will have to help her find someone else."
"No!" Bai Xiu Niang said quickly: "I do, I do!"
Her voice was much louder than usual, and even the tail tone rose a little. Fang Zilan chuckled and said: "Well, it seems that she is really willing this time, and her tone is much lighter. Then it's up to me, The marriage is settled."
Fang Chongzheng watched Fang Zilan's figure disappear from sight, with mixed feelings in his heart. For the first time in his life, he didn't know whether what he did was right or wrong.
But I want to be clear in my heart. In a trance, King Pingnan, who was like the rising sun, smiled and said to him: "Chongzheng, since we don't know whether we will live or die, why not enjoy all the fun now? In this life, you just want to be clear in your heart."
It was an ordinary spring day. He and Prince Pingnan and his wife went to Baiye Temple to enjoy the flowers. Occasionally they talked about Buddhism and Taoism. Prince Pingnan and his wife both said they did not believe in gods and Buddhas, nor did they believe in the afterlife, but only in this life.
The afternoon sun shone on them like a pair of gilded statues of gods. But Fang Chongzheng knew that they were not, they were the most vivid people in the world, so wonderful that they were enviable.
However, they were like this, and they took orders to lead the troops southward the next day, never to return.
Afterwards, Princess Pingnan returned to Beijing alone and became one of the many devout believers of Baiye Temple.
Such a huge change seems like a compromise, more like despair. Even if there is even a slight possibility, I still hope to get the mercy of gods and Buddhas. How much suffering is hidden in it is unknown to others...
"Sir." The butler's voice brought Fang Chongzheng back from his thoughts. He calmed down and said quietly: "What's the matter?"
"New Year's Day will be here in a few days, my family..." Fang Chongzheng did not listen to the rest of the words. He was thinking that this New Year might not be easy.
