There is only one Fang family in the capital, but there are several Fang mansions.
The residences of the Prime Minister's Fang family and the merchant's Fang family are separated by only a wall, both in the east of the city, but they have lintels on their doors. It sounds like they are still a family, but becoming an official in the imperial court and doing business in the sea are ultimately different paths.
When Fang Zilan passed by Fang's house in the prime minister's mansion on horseback, she couldn't help but stop for a moment.
She could vaguely see the top corner of the innermost attic through the door wall, and she knew it was Baoxiu Pavilion, her former boudoir.
"Boss?" Vice General Cao called her tentatively, but he saw her dismounting and walking on the snow, "Fang Mansion is not far ahead. Let's walk over."
She explained, but she didn't know whether to explain it to Vice General Cao or to herself.
"Okay." Vice General Cao reined in his horse and followed Fang Zilan, and the two of them walked towards Fang's Mansion.
The sky was dim and the night watchman on the street had just left. No one was traveling at this time, so it seemed a bit deserted.
The two of them walked to the door of Fang's Mansion and saw that the door of Fang's Mansion was closed, so Vice General Cao went up and knocked on the door.
After the attendant guarding the gate of Fang Mansion opened the door, Fang Zilan directly explained the purpose of his visit, but heard the attendant say: "It is really unlucky for Master Fang to come. My young master went back to his hometown in Jiangnan to celebrate the New Year a few days ago and is not in the capital."
Fang Zilan's expression froze, and she left Fang's house with Deputy General Cao.
After the two returned home, Awan came up and asked, "How about it, what did Fang Lihui say?" After Vice General Cao explained to her, the three of them fell silent.
After a while, Vice General Cao was the first to break the silence, "Boss, what should we do now?"
Fang Zilan didn't answer, just walked back to the inner room.
Vice Admiral Cao looked at Awan and heard her say: "Leave her alone."
Fang Zilan sat at the table and took out the token that symbolized the identity of the Nine Grand Dukes. She rubbed the patterns on it with her fingers. What she recalled in her mind was what Li Shengxuan said to her that day, "I am your confidence. Just move forward.”
But the person who would say such words said something that wronged her after the New Year's social drama.
Feeling wronged?
In fact, she was not aggrieved. On the contrary, she had a desire to go on and make everyone dare not underestimate her.
But now if something goes wrong with everyone in the North, she will feel really wronged.
The iron-blooded men who defended the border and guarded the vast world should not have been involved in the muddy water of the power struggle.
If someone dares to touch everyone in the North in order to get rid of her, no matter who that person is, she will not let him go.
Once the Duke of the Northern Kingdom, he will protect his heart all his life.
From the moment she got to that position, she understood the weight of the word responsibility.
Fang Zilan's expression was as cold as ice, and the cruel killing intent in her eyes was tinged with determination.
She will not stand still if the enemy does not move. When the opponent takes action, she will not sit still and wait for death. She must show her strength.
As soon as the two arrived at the palace gate, they saw Deputy General Cao who had been outside all morning. When he saw them coming out, he jumped excitedly, "Boss, Miss Awan!"
"Lao Cao, why are you here?" Fang Zilan said and looked at Awan, "Did you ask Lao Cao to come?"
"Someone in the palace sent a message, saying that you, boss, are leaving the palace today." Vice General Cao explained hurriedly, "I haven't seen you and Miss Awan for a few days. I was anxious, so I rushed over as soon as I heard the news. .”
Hearing this, Fang Zilan felt a warm feeling in her heart. She gently raised the corners of her lips and asked, "How are things going in the north now?"
"It's all settled." Vice General Cao breathed a sigh of relief. "The results of Master Wei's trial have come out. It is said that Lu Zhizhang framed the case. Master Qi and Lao Li are all safe and sound."
"Where is Lord Zhong Yao?" Fang Zilan asked Deputy General Cao while pulling the horse's reins and turning on the horse.
"Master Zhong Yao is also safe and sound. Don't worry, boss." The joy on Vice Admiral Cao's face was beyond words. "When the results of Master Wei's trial came out, I wrote a letter to Lao Li. Calculate the time." The sky is here."
"Okay." Fang Zilan nodded slightly, "When the reply arrives, please remember to let me know."
"Definitely." Vice General Cao rode behind Fang Zilan and said gratefully, "It's just that this time it's hard work."
"It's nothing hard." Fang Zilan smiled slightly, "Just settle everything."
"Yes." Awan said with emotion: "Finally, there is no danger. But..."
As she spoke, she suddenly paused and changed her voice, "What is that?"
Fang Zilan followed her line of sight and saw that the notice board outside the imperial city was crowded with people, and she couldn't help but feel a little curious.
She was about to get off her horse and take a look, when she saw Awan had jumped off the horse, running and jumping into the crowd.
On the side, Deputy General Cao was worried that Awan's horse had run away, so he quickly dismounted and pulled the reins of her horse.
Fang Zilan and Vice General Cao stood outside the crowd holding their horses. After a while, they saw Awan coming out and said to them excitedly: "Your Majesty has sent someone to post a notice."
"What notice?" Fang Zilan frowned slightly, and Awan explained happily: "About the case in the Northern Territory. In the notice, His Majesty not only ordered the Lu family to be severely punished, but also detailed the actions of the soldiers in the Northern Territory. They have worked hard to defend the border and have made great contributions, and they should never be framed like this by people with ulterior motives. This can be regarded as rectifying the names of us people in the north!"
"Us?" Fang Zilan raised her eyebrows and looked at Awan. She nodded unconsciously, "Yes, it's us in the north."
Fang Zilan smiled, and Vice Admiral Cao looked grateful, "Your Majesty treats us well. The case in the North has been dragged on for so long, and everyone except those involved has almost forgotten about it. Now His Majesty personally reveals it. Telling the world is enough to draw the world's attention again."
Fang Zilan nodded slightly and agreed with Vice General Cao's words.
Unless they have personally experienced the pain, most people in the world would ignore the matter and ignore it. Few people care about the truth, let alone how many people actually remember it.
Thousands of years later, it will be nothing more than a few sentences on a thin page, covered with a few pens.
Although Li Shengxuan's move cannot completely change anything, it is enough to alert people all over the world.
Some things and some people should never be forgotten.
For some reason, she suddenly remembered what Li Shengxuan told her before - those who work for everyone should not be allowed to freeze to death in the snow.
What Li Shengxuan has done now is not only to allow the salary holders to survive in the wind and snow, but also to provide them with an umbrella to protect them from the wind and snow.
Just like the one he held for her outside Yuzhang's palace that day.
This time, she finally believed that he was not just superficially trying to win people's hearts, but also had the sincerity to express his true feelings.
No matter what, after the dust settled, her heart could finally rest safely in her stomach.
