Prince Wu's Mansion
King Wu took a letter and read it carefully. Standing next to him was Luo Ningxin, with two panda eyes and seemed to be a little depressed.
After a long while, King Wu laughed dumbly after reading the letter and put the letter on the table.
"Ning Xin, how are you getting along with Fang Zhengyi?"
Luo Ningxin was stunned for a moment, with a tangled look on her face.
Fang Zhengyi has been here a few times during this period. After all, he can't always thank guests behind closed doors.
However, Fang Zhengyi would write to her every time he was away from home, and she couldn't help but read Fang Zhengyi's letters.
I feel so sick every time I watch it that I can't sleep for several days.
Now when she closed her eyes, she could think of Fang Zheng holding her chin, making a greasy expression and saying those disgusting words.
"There's no cow in milk, right? There's no water in crystal..."
Luo Ningxin forced a smile and said reluctantly: "Back to the prince, the relationship between Ningxin and Lord Fang is... acceptable..."
King Wu didn't pay attention to her weird expression and said calmly: "That's good... This person is of great use to me, so I must take care of her."
"yes."
While the two were talking, the housekeeper broke in. Seeing that Luo Ning was concerned, he whispered to King Wu.
King Wu nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I understand. There is another task to be given to the fleet this time."
"Go overseas and find a man named Galileo for me. This man is well versed in astronomy and geography. Make no mistake!"
The butler was stunned, his expression seemed a little unnatural, and he said, "My lord, the Galileo you are talking about is... the Galileo who was in the three-court trial recently in the city..."
"good."
The butler's expression became even more confused: "But... isn't that what was in the play...?"
"Well... everything mentioned in the play may not be entirely unfounded. Let's make arrangements."
The butler didn't say much and left in confusion.
Luo Ningxin perked up after hearing this. She had heard other people talk about this play in the Hidden Xiang Pavilion... about the overseas barbarian Galileo seeing a big hole in the moon, and Maria killing people with her iron hydrangea. She didn't expect that the prince could believe this stuff. .
After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked: "Your Majesty, are the people and things in the play real?"
King Wu put his hands behind his back and looked towards the courtyard. There were two pits on the ground in the courtyard.
He slowly said: "Yes, most of the content in the play is true, and it cannot be unfounded... I went to watch the play in person, and when I came back, I found two iron balls and threw them from a high place at the same time. "
"I didn't expect that the big one and the small one could land at the same time."
"How is that possible!" Luo Ningxin blurted out.
"Oh, the world is ignorant. If you just imagine it, of course you will think it is impossible. You will know it once you try it, but no one is willing to try it."
"Also, the so-called big craters on the moon are probably true. Maybe those dark places on the moon are craters? I have ordered people to find good crystals and start rebuilding the telescope. Maybe we can see the moon at a glance. ..You’ll know at a glance when the time comes!”
Luo Ningxin smiled awkwardly: "Shouldn't there be a fairy palace on the moon..."
King Wu smiled disdainfully: "Stupid, the talk of ghosts and gods is not worth mentioning. Rumors of ghosts have always been widespread. I have also sent people to inquire about it. There are more ghosts in the outer city than in the inner city, but there are more people in the outer city than in the inner city. few people."
"This makes no sense. If there is only one explanation, it must be that most foolish men and women live in outer cities and are more willing to believe in these ghosts and gods. That's why the rumors are so widespread..."
Then King Wu waved his hand: "That's all! You don't understand even if I tell you."
Then he murmured to himself: "It seems that the king can only talk to Fang Zheng about mysteries, but how does he know about the barbarians overseas... Is there really someone who knows it from birth?"
Seeing that King Wu didn't speak, Luo Ningxin whispered: "Your Majesty, if nothing happens, Ningxin will leave first."
"Wait a minute, Fang Zhengyi and Yan Guoan are competing recently. If Fang Zhengyi wants something from you, you must fully support him. Do you understand?"
"understood."
Luo Ningxin blinked, looking a little confused.
She said she understood, but she didn't understand much. She didn't understand why the prince admired Fang Zhengyi so much.
I can't even understand the prince.
It feels like a mentally ill person meets a fellow patient...
"My lord, do you think Fang Zheng will lose in a while?"
King Wu sneered: "Losing? Yan Guoan is not worthy of even lifting Fang Zheng's shoes, so why should he fight with him?"
"Empty talk is harmful to the country. How can a group of idiots just sitting around and talking about things accomplish anything decent... It's really hard to understand. They have already been to Taoyuan County and are still proposing such a stupid bet."
Luo Ningxin hesitated and said: "Then since the prince has already determined that Fang Zhengyi has won, why did he let Ningxin..."
"Fang Zhengyi doesn't care about Yan Guoan, he cares about Banshanfang!"
"With his temperament, he will use everything that can be used. Sooner or later, he will use you. When the time comes, you just need to do your best to cooperate. No need to ask anything else!"
"This person... must be used by me!"
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In the office of Dengjinfang.
Yan Guoan looked at the group of well-dressed scholars below with a sullen face.
When he saw that everyone was here, he said loudly: "Everyone, you must have heard of the new Banshanfang play that has been circulated recently."
"This opera corrupts customs and slanders scholars for no reason. Now many of our colleagues have transferred to Banshanfang. Please tell us what we can do to counter it."
Someone below raised their hands and said: "Why don't we also arrange a troupe to perform..."
"Forget it! What to play? Who will play it? Now we are fighting a battle without preparation, and we have to use strange moves to win!"
"Then what do you think?"
"No.............."
Su Rongxuan smiled slightly in the crowd and walked up waving his folding fan.
"Your Excellency, it is not difficult to resolve this matter. There are many scholars in the capital who are dissatisfied with this matter. It would be enough to join forces with other scholars to make trouble and attract the attention of the government."
"The matter will be reported to Lord Yan when he goes to court. It shouldn't be difficult to seal off only one scene in the restricted area."
Yan Guoan looked at him expressionlessly: "Oh? Then who will unite those dissatisfied scholars?"
Su Rongxuan smiled proudly, clasped his fists and said, "I have many connections, and I am willing to serve you."
Yan Guoan smiled: "Okay, then..."
"I don't agree!!" Shen Yi jumped out angrily.
"Is there anything wrong with this play? If we, the scholars, are stung, we should reflect on ourselves, make corrections if there are any, and encourage them if they are not! There is no reason to ban this play. This is just trying to incriminate!"
"Whenever you think something is wrong, cover it up! If we continue to do this, will future generations dare to tell the truth?"
"Brother Su, I didn't expect you to be..."
"Fork out."
Shen Yi was taken away before he could finish his words. Several people with good connections turned around and followed him out with a sullen expression.
Yan Guoan's face looked a little ugly, but when he saw that everyone had left, he stared at Su Rongxuan and said, "Your name is..."
"I'm Su Rongxuan!"
"Okay! Let's go and do it..."
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