The Fang family was a large family in Yan Village, Qingxi County, and had a lacquer garden. Murong Fu and the others quickly found the location of the Fang Mansion.
Murong Fu came to the door of Fang Mansion and said that he wanted to meet the master of the house and asked the servants of Fang Mansion to come in and let him know.
When the servants of the Fang Mansion saw that the two of them were well-dressed, they did not dare to neglect them. After asking their names, they hurried back to report to the manor.
Not long after, a middle-aged man with a beard on his face and not tall in stature came out of the house, cupped his hands and said, "I've met Mr. Wang and Mrs. Wang, Zhongxiao!"
Hearing that this person was not Fang La, Murong Fu bowed back and said, "I heard that my brother's surname is also Fang, but he is the owner of Fang Mansion?"
Fang Zhong said, "Young Master Wang is joking. I am just the steward of Fang Mansion, just a loyal servant. The master of the house is already waiting in the hall and has sent an old servant to invite you two."
After Murong Fu greeted him politely, he entered the Fang Mansion together with Dao Baifeng.
After all, this house is a large family in the area, and Qingxi County is rich in lacquered bamboo and wood. The decoration of this house is also quite exquisite. In front of the house is a spacious stone road, with flowers, plants and trees planted on both sides, like Like a picture scroll, majestic and majestic. ?.?????.???
Fang Zhong was leading the way for the two of them, not forgetting to look at the expressions on their faces. When he saw that most of their eyes were filled with admiration, he knew that the two of them had extraordinary backgrounds. They should not be those people who only know how to dance with guns and sticks. Decide a little.
Not long after, a few people came to the hall, and saw a man in a green robe with a kind face who stood up and came to greet him. He was about twenty-three or four years old. He was not handsome in appearance, but he gave people a very good look. The feeling of being with each other.
"Master Wang, Mrs. Wang, Fang La is so polite!"
Murong Fu pretended to be flattered and hurriedly bowed his hands and said in return, "Brother Fang, you are so polite. My husband and I have taken the liberty of visiting the mansion today and have caused a lot of trouble. Please forgive me, Brother Fang!"
Fang La smiled and said, "You are a guest when you are far away. Please take a seat, please!"
After the three of them sat down, Fang La asked, "Young Master Wang seems to be a businessman. Who is he from?"
Murong Fu said, "Brother Fang has a good eye. To tell you the truth, my ancestors have been businessmen in Suzhou for generations, selling cloth. No, I am newly married to my wife, and I have some spare money, so I thought of it." Add a new home.”
After hearing this, Fang La glanced at the woman next to him with some surprise. Just out of politeness, he did not dare to look more. He raised his hands and congratulated, "It turns out that you two are newlyweds. What a joy to congratulate you!"
Murong Fu had a shy expression on his face, and Dao Baifeng on the side also lowered his head pretending to be shy, cooperating with his performance.
Fang La couldn't help but feel less suspicious when he saw the expressions on the two of them, which were obviously what a newlywed couple should look like.
Murong Fu came to his senses and said, "In order to decorate the new house in a more grand style, my wife and I thought of taking some flowers and bamboos and placing them in the courtyard for audio-visual entertainment."
"Brother Fang also knows that the imperial court has recently set up a bureau to collect flowers, stones, bamboos and trees from the south of the Yangtze River, and escort the flowers, stones, and gangs to the officials. Although I also have production areas in Suzhou, now it is..."
Speaking of this, Murong Fu couldn't help but shook his head, and after sighing, he continued, "Later I heard that there might be flowers, bamboos and other treasures in Muzhou, so my husband and I traveled all the way south. What we saw along the way, the states seemed None of them were peaceful, but fortunately I learned that Qingxi County was not disturbed, so I took the courage to try my luck here."
"I heard that Brother Fang has a lacquer garden at home. I wonder if I can sell some lacquer trees to my younger brother. The price is easy to negotiate."
After Fang La understood his purpose of coming, he wondered, "Since Mr. Wang knows that the imperial court is searching for Hua Shi Gang in the south of the Yangtze River, how can he think that Qingxi County can be immune to it?"
At this time, Fang Zhong on the side intervened and said, "There are some things that the head of the family cannot say openly, but we servants should speak frankly to the prince!"
"The reason why the prince thinks that there may be bamboo and lacquer trees in Muzhou is simply because rebels have risen in various states and there is no one to attack Muzhou. But the prince does not know that the peace in Muzhou is all due to the The head of my family donated all the lacquer trees in the lacquer garden to the imperial court, and in exchange for peace in Muzhou, if the prince wants to find strange flowers and stones, he should go elsewhere!"
Seeing that Fang Zhong's words already meant to expel guests, Fang La pretended to be dissatisfied and said, "Old Zhong, when did you come to interrupt when I was talking to someone? I can give up my family in exchange for the peace of the entire Muzhou, even for our ancestors." If the emperor comes to the throne again, he will not blame me."
Fang Zhong quickly bowed and retreated, not daring to say another word.
Murong Fu and the others were acting, but he couldn't tell that the master and servant were also acting, as if he wanted to send them away.
"I didn't expect that Brother Fang understands righteousness so well. I am lucky enough to get to know such a righteous person as Brother Fang. This trip south is indeed worthwhile!"
Fang La said humbly, "Young Master Wang is serious. Fang is just doing his best to ensure peace for a state. If he is truly a virtuous and capable man, he should save all the people from water and fire!"
Murong Fu narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking that he was young after all. As soon as he put on his tall hat, he said what was in his heart?
And Fang La also regretted it as soon as he finished speaking.
He quickly looked at Murong Fu, and when he saw that there was nothing strange on his face, he felt resentful and secretly annoyed.
In order to get rid of the two people in front of him as soon as possible, Fang La quickly changed his smile and said, "I had a great chat with Brother Wang today. If Brother Wang doesn't mind it, there are still some clumps of flowers and bamboos in the backyard of my house. I will order people to dig them up right away." How about I bring out dozens of them for you to take back? Just treat it as a wedding gift for you and me to make friends and wish you a happy marriage!"
Murong Fu asked, "Isn't this... inappropriate?"
Fang La smiled and said, "Brother Wang, there is no need to worry. Even if you don't take them away, these flowers and bamboos are planted in the backyard. I don't think they will be poached by the Production Bureau within a few days. I might as well give them to you!"
When Murong Fu heard what he said, he could only nod his head and said, "In this case, Brother Fang should just name a price and treat it as if the younger brother paid for it!"
Fang La waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Brother Wang is out of touch. It's rare to make friends like you today, how can I ask you to pay? Unless you don't want to make friends like Fang."
Murong Fu said hurriedly, "Brother Fang and I hit it off right away. This friend is a sure friend! Since Brother Fang's kindness is hard to refuse, I will accept it shamelessly!"
Fang La said, "It should be so!"
After saying that, he turned to Fang Zhong behind him and said, "Old Zhong, order someone to dig fifty of the best bamboos in the backyard, and ask someone to accompany them to send Brother Wang back to Suzhou."
After Fang Zhong heard this, he went down to prepare.
At this time, Murong Fu suddenly shouted, "This matter is not urgent. Brother Fang and I met late, and today I received a big gift from Brother Fang. How can we leave like this? Thanks to Brother Fang for not giving up, I want to be with you." I have been harassing you for a few days, and I have a brief chat with Brother Fang. Is it okay?"
Hearing this, the expressions on Fang La and Fang Zhong's faces froze.
