"Master Pei, please be well." Zhuge Yu returned the gift, and Fang Zilan signaled that the two of them did not need to be polite, then turned around and sat on the main seat, and said politely: "Previously, Southeast affairs have been represented by Master Pei, and it has been really hard for many years. I want to come to Southeast affairs. There is no one who is more knowledgeable and experienced than Mr. Pei. Now that His Majesty has ordered me to take over, I hope that Mr. Pei will not hesitate to give you some advice."
Pei Xiaoze waved his hand and said, "Mr. Fang's words are serious. All affairs in the southeast have been registered and organized in a clear order. If Master Fang needs to investigate, just give him instructions. If you have any questions, I will definitely tell you everything."
"Master Pei, don't be nervous. Since the name is clear, I will start with the land population, taxation and labor in the southeast in recent years." Fang Zilan smiled faintly, "I wonder where these records are?"
"I'll go get it right away." After saying this, Pei Xiaoze turned and walked out of the main hall.
After he walked away, Zhuge Yu slowly said, "Speaking of which, why doesn't Sister Lan wear official uniform today?"
Fang Zilan shrugged helplessly, "Master Pei came to apologize in person yesterday, saying that the official uniform was not ready yet."
Zhuge Yu frowned slightly, "Sister Lan met Master Pei yesterday?"
"Yes." Fang Zilan nodded, Zhuge Yushu's brows relaxed and his expression was clear, "Official uniforms are solemn. Sister Lan, do you believe Master Pei's words?"
"I believe it." Fang Zilan answered without hesitation, but Zhuge Yu's eyes clearly showed disapproval.
Seeing this, she asked curiously: "A Yu can't trust Master Pei?"
Zhuge Yu waved his hand and said softly: "It is not the behavior of a gentleman to talk behind your back, so I can't say much. It's just that there are many powerful people in the capital, and there are also many people who rely on their family background to please people with superficial intentions. Sister Lan should be more careful."
Hearing this, Fang Zilan suddenly smiled and said in a warm voice: "A Yu, have you ever heard that if you keep doing it, you will become a gentleman?"
Zhuge Yu was slightly startled, "I would like to hear the details."
"Everyone in the world knows that someone is different from what he looks like, and his behavior is for others to see. He is not a righteous gentleman. But I want to say, since everyone in the world will force themselves to do something, why should they criticize others harshly?" Fang Zilan The smile on his face deepened, "What's more, no matter whether this person is sincere or fake, if he can continue to do it, it will become a habit. How can he not be called a gentleman?"
"This is the first time I've heard what Sister Lan said, and it's quite new." Zhuge Yu thought for a moment and said, "Although it makes sense, why does Sister Lan have so much faith in Lord Pei when we first met him? But Lord Pei also said something else. What?"
"Master Pei did say that." Fang Zilan's expression suddenly became a little more sad, "Actually, Master Pei met me yesterday and asked me to come up with an idea."
"What's your idea?" Zhuge Yu asked, but he had a guess in his heart. Sure enough, he heard Fang Zilan say: "Official uniforms have been made for a long time, but they are all men's sizes according to the old practice. I'm afraid they don't fit my stature. Mr. Pei, please I decide if I want to remake the garment or make do.”
Zhuge Yu responded, but Fang Zilan smiled and shook his head: "Master Pei has already taken the idea for me."
Fang Zilan turned around and walked behind the crowd, just in time to see Fang Lihui repeatedly playing with the folding fan in his hand. His fingers were stroking the pendant of the fan, and the color of the jadeite became more and more dazzling under his caressing.
"Aren't you going to say goodbye to your cousin?" Her voice was very soft, as light as a ball of cotton wool falling on Fang Lihui's heart.
He let go of the fan pendant and let it form a beautiful arc with the folding fan. He raised his head with a cynical look and said, "There is nothing to say goodbye to."
"Really?" Fang Zilan shook her head with a half-smile, "Fang Liren and Warners, where are they going?"
"Yancheng." Fang Lihui spoke concisely and to the point. Fang Zilan tilted her head thoughtfully, "The border between Dajing and Miluo? That kind of small southern town has a lot of rainy days."
She left these words and left without looking back, leaving only Fang Lihui standing there.
After a while, Fang Lihui ran out as if he remembered something, and saw Fang Lihui and Warners at the door of the embassy who had packed up and were about to leave.
He was running very fast and his breath was uneven, and his speech was a little choppy, "Cousin! You..."
When Fang Liren saw him, he walked up to him patiently, patted his back, and motioned for him to catch his breath before speaking.
"Are you...really going to Yancheng?" Fang Lihui looked anxious, and Fang Liren smiled lightly, "Yes, it is only fair that Warners left Persia and I left Dajing, both of them were far away from their homeland."
"Cousin!" Fang Lihui raised his voice. He never understood why his cousin was so obsessed with the word fairness.
Fang Liren looked at Fang Lihui good-naturedly. He held the folding fan tightly in his hands and held back a sentence for a long time, "It's rainy in Yancheng."
"I know." Fang Liren smiled fondly, "Is Lihui worried that my old injury will relapse?"
"No." Fang Lihui turned his head away, looking like an angry child, "Can you and Miss Sashan get used to living in a remote town like Yancheng?"
"Li Hui." Fang Liren called Fang Lihui's name in a low voice, but he tilted his head even more, "It's a long journey, so please take care of yourself, cousin and Miss Sasan."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave. Fang Liren's voice sounded behind him, "Lihui, I said it doesn't matter to me. From now on, you will be alone in the Fang family. No one will protect you. You must be more careful. Don't do this." Fight as hard as you want."
Fang Lihui stopped, and there was a hint of trembling in his tone, "Why do people who are leaving talk such nonsense?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a chuckle, and when he looked up, he saw Fang Zilan leaning against the railing, with an indescribably playful look on his face.
Before Fang Lihui could get angry, Fang Zilan walked up to him, patted his shoulder, and said to Fang Liren: "What do you mean no one is protecting you? Mr. Fang must have forgotten that all my money was invested in the Fang family. All my money was invested in the Fang family. I’m not allowed to take care of your property, okay?”
Hearing this, Fang Lihui visibly froze on the spot. Fang Liren clasped his fists and saluted, with a look of gratitude in his eyes, "So, thank you, Mr. Fang."
Fang Zilan smiled slightly and said, "You're welcome. I wish Mr. Fang and Miss Sashan a smooth trip, and hope they will be safe, happy, and healthy in the future."
The carriage gradually moved away and slowly drove out of people's sight, leaving only a field of smoke and dust.
Fang Lihui gently tapped Fang Zilan's hand on his shoulder with a folding fan, and said helplessly: "Everyone is gone, can Mr. Fang let go?"
Fang Zilan retracted her hands and stood up straight. When Fang Lihui saw that she was no longer on alert, he spoke again: "Master Fang, are you so afraid of me causing trouble?"
She didn't answer, and Fang Lihui continued talking to himself, "What you can't keep will eventually be lost. No matter what you do, it's all in vain."
