"Brother Liu, although your idea is good, the court's behavior is not what you think."
Feng Yuanquan sighed. He was quite disdainful of Liu Yuanyi. He was just a high-ranking official. How could he understand the current style of the imperial court?
"What's that?" Liu Yuanyi asked.
"The current imperial court, the current emperor, is not a stickler for rules. The hidden guards act secretly. If there is a secret order from the emperor, they will not reveal the evidence. They will arrest us directly." Feng Yuanquan said.
"It's wrong to arrest us first. If you want to arrest us, we must arrest Fang Feirong first." Liu Yuanyi's thin and sunken face flashed with a sinister look.
"No matter what, let's think about our retreat in advance. Is the way out still clear?" Feng Yuanquan said.
"It's smooth. The people in Fengtai are waiting all the time. As long as they take us into the mountains and forests, we can go through the secret passage, go southwest, and leave Daqi. Over there, we have already bought property, and we also had food and clothing in the past. No worries." Liu Yuanyi said.
"I hope so. Fortunately, our relatives were sent away in advance a while ago."
It's not that Feng Yuanquan knew the inside story, but at this time of year, they would send their relatives away, and would only come back when they were sure they were past the limelight.
If something really happened this time, it would always be much more convenient for them to travel alone.
…
"Master, what's our next step?" Mickey asked on the way.
"You go back, take my token to find the ANBU, and ask them to mobilize nearby troops. I'm going to the county government to see Fang Feirong." Zi Yan said lightly.
"Is it dangerous?" Mickey was worried.
She knew that although Zi Yan was powerful, he was still a body of flesh and blood, not a body of steel. If Fang Feirong set up a trap and ambushed a large number of soldiers, it would be difficult for Zi Yan to escape if he fell into it.
This is the reason why some martial arts masters in the world are no match for an army composed of ordinary soldiers.
"Not afraid."
After entering Ping'an County, the complicated situation gradually began to become clear.
Many questions have answers.
The truth of the matter is very different from the information she received before entering Ping'an County, but there is still one important thing that has not been clarified.
That is, what role did Fang Feirong play in it?
Originally, she only thought that this person was a corrupt official who had lost his heart, but now it seems that there is something puzzling about him.
She had to go there in person to avoid deviations. Not only was she unable to explain to Qi Xingyun, she was also unable to live up to her own code of conduct.
…
night.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the light rain wet the leaves of the banana trees.
Fang Feirong sat on the table, his posture was stable and meticulous.
With red phoenix eyes, silkworm eyebrows and three strands of beard on his chin, he looks handsome and talented.
He was wearing a green shirt, and his official robe was on the shelf, not put on, and he looked very elegant and easy-going.
The hand is holding the pen, the wrist is shaking, the pen is flying, and the smooth and self-contained words flow on the letter paper.
After finishing writing, Fang Feirong put the pen in his hand on the pen holder and shouted towards the window: "Since you are here, why stay outside? Please come in and talk."
"Master Fang is indeed very discerning."
"It's a pity that you, a beautiful lady like me, can't do anything to become a thief?"
A smile like a silver bell rang out, and a figure swayed in from the window. His waist was as thin as a willow branch in the wind. The two folds were folded, and he was sitting on a chair in the room, quietly.
"Your Excellency is so light-hearted."
"Let me clarify, I am not a beauty, you are!" Fang Feirong smiled, free and easy.
"Master Fang is charming and charming. No wonder the emperor said that Master Fang is a rare talent." Zi Yan stroked her palms and smiled softly.
She did not change her appearance, but came with her original appearance, worthy of the title of beauty.
"Thank you for your evaluation, Your Majesty." Fang Feirong said with cupped hands.
"But you have failed the Emperor's trust and expectations after all." Zi Yan said lightly.
"This account book is recorded by Ge Hongmin, and the other one is recorded by me."
Fang Feirong did not answer Zi Yan's words directly, but slapped the table with his palm, and a drawer popped out from the side, which contained thick account books.
Some words don’t need to be said with your mouth, you can also say it with an account book.
"You also have Ge Hongmin's account books?" Zi Yan said unexpectedly.
She had already made some guesses, but she had not guessed this. Ge Hongmin was very confident that his account books were kept hidden and undetected.
"How do you think Ge Hongmin saved his life? Could he have done it on his own?" Fang Feirong asked back.
"Did you send someone behind his back to protect him? But I didn't find this during my investigation." Zi Yan frowned.
"Who lent him the loan? How can he borrow money from a bankrupt household like his?" Fang Feirong said calmly.
"Ge Hongmin thinks he's hiding it very well, but in fact he's overthinking it. The entire county government, and almost all the officials, are Liu Yuanyi's spies. How long can he hide it?"
"The only place that can't be searched is my study. Even if they ignore me, they won't dare to search directly. Otherwise, they will openly break with the imperial court."
"Their purpose is to seek wealth. They will not fall out with the court unless they have to." Fang Feirong said calmly.
"Why don't you ask the emperor for help?" Zi Yan asked.
"The emperor ordered me to come to Ping'an County just to do practical things. If I ask for help for everything, what's the use of me?"
Fang Feirong laughed at himself, and then said: "Send someone to take these account books and give them to the emperor."
"Okay, leave this to me."
Zi Yan nodded and said, "What else do you want the court to support?"
"I know there is a secret passage. This is the route I drew. Also, this is my memorial. After it is completed, I will give it to the emperor to ask for credit for some men."
Fang Feirong took out a picture scroll, which was a map of Ping'an County. It was relatively rough, but the key route directions were basically clearly marked.
"Several good men lost their lives for this picture."
Speaking of this, Fang Feirong's eyes looked a bit sad and melancholy.
"I've remembered everything you said. Is there anything else you want to say? If not, I'm leaving..." Zi Yan lowered her eyes.
"Let me tell the emperor that I am guilty." Fang Feirong sighed.
Zi Yan didn't say anything. She stood up, jumped out of the window with a few quick steps, and left the place quickly.
She did not ask about Fang Feirong's safety. After she entered the room, she vaguely felt that there were two people hiding in a nearby corner.
Judging from their thin and long breathing, they were two martial arts masters.
Fang Feirong had the ability to protect himself, otherwise, he would have died long ago in Ping'an County and would not be alive now.
After leaving the room, Zi Yan mounted a fast horse and ran straight out of the county town.
