"Why not?" Zhong Yao looked at the frowning Awan with interest, and she argued: "People from aristocratic families are born to enjoy the status and respect brought by aristocratic families, and accept the respect of ordinary people, how can they be considered common people? "
"Whether it is Meng Yin's ancestors or people like Master Fang who have made greater contributions to the world than ordinary people, isn't it natural for them to have a higher status? Just in this way, Miss Awan Do you think that people from aristocratic families cannot be considered common people?"
Zhong Yao's retort made A Wan furious, "You are sophistry..."
"Awan, don't lose your temper in front of Mr. Zhong." Fang Zilan interrupted the back and forth between the two of them. "I understand what Mr. Zhong means. Between aristocratic families and ordinary people, the pros and cons must be weighed. Yes. ?"
"Not bad." Zhong Yao added tea to his tea cup, his leisurely and contented look undoubtedly annoyed Fang Zilan.
She snorted coldly and said: "It seems that I misjudged Mr. Zhong. I thought that Mr. Zhong, who was born in civilian clothes, would side with ordinary people to some extent, but I didn't expect that he was just a lackey of a wealthy family. For his own benefit, he You can disregard human life.”
"I thought I made it clear to Mr. Fang, but I didn't expect that I would be misunderstood." Zhong Yao laughed dumbly, "When did I say that I would ignore human life?"
Zhong Yao changed his title, and Fang Zilan suddenly realized that the person sitting opposite her might have wanted to abandon his identity and have a heart-to-heart relationship with her, but she pressed harder and asked him to use his identity to build a wall with her again. separated.
"As the magistrate of Yanzhou, the lower official is worthy of the emperor's favor and worthy of the people. As long as it is within the scope of the governor's power, the lower official will do it. It can be seen that no matter how high the official position of the state is, there will always be people who cannot be controlled, let alone the people in the north. How many people there are is beyond the control of my subordinates."
Zhong Yao said every word with utmost seriousness, "In the eyes of Mr. Fang, what Xia Guan did may be just to protect one's own safety. But in many things, all Xia Guan can do is wait."
"What are you waiting for? Are you waiting for things to get out of hand and you stand up to clean up the mess, or are you waiting for the people behind the scenes to fall before you dare to deal with the remaining party members?" Fang Zilan chuckled, with unspeakable contempt, "This Since I was dragged into the water once, I have no choice but to be your shield again. If you find anything, just go ahead and do it. If anyone dares to stop him in the entire northern border, I will kill him without mercy."
Her tone was sharp and murderous, but her appearance was as solemn as a god's.
Looking at Fang Zilan at this moment, Zhong Yao had a strong premonition in his heart that things were going to change in the north.
Zhong Yao stood up and bowed sincerely, "According to Master Fang's words, Zhong Yao must do his best."
"Don't worry, I'm here." Fang Zilan relaxed and played with the tea cup in front of him, "However, I wonder if Mr. Zhong has heard of the words, Xiao Qiang's fault?"
Zhong Yao was shocked. Through the smoke of tea, Fang Zilan's face looked a little unreal, but these four words hit his heart hard.
"Zhang De, the yamen servant, is the cousin of the housekeeper in my house." Fang Zilan said and stood up, looking at Zhong Yao who was frozen in place.
Fang Zilan smiled and said: "It seems that you don't know everything. I can handle the people in my house. The people under you can take care of it yourself."
After speaking, Fang Zilan picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp, and said in a deep voice: "Now the chaos in the northern border is not caused by foreign tribes, but within Xiao Qiang. It's time to rectify it."
"Yes." Zhong Yao nodded in agreement, and Fang Zilan didn't stop much, and left with Awan over the wall from the backyard of Zhizhou Mansion.
The two of them walked all the way back to the mansion, then walked out of the mansion's gate and headed to Wang's house in a swaggering manner.
Such tortuous posturing made Awan couldn't help but find it funny, but then she thought about it, there were so many eyes staring at them now, it was always better to be cautious.
The Wang family was not surprised by Fang Zilan's visit, and it could even be said that they had been waiting for it for a long time.
Fang Zilan and Awan just knocked on the door and were welcomed in by the Wang family's butler before they could explain their intention. It was much easier than they expected.
Wang Quanzhi's expression softened a lot when he saw Fang Zilan. After some pleasantries, he politely asked the two of them their intentions.
"Previously, at the wedding of the two daughters of the Wang family, I left the party early. Although it was for military matters, it was ultimately unreasonable, so I came to the door in person today to apologize." After Fang Zilan finished speaking, she cupped her fists and gave a salute.
Wang Quanzhi stepped forward to support Fang Zilan and said with a smile: "Master Fang, what are you talking about? It's just that the little girl is getting married. Master Fang is busy with official affairs in the north, so being able to come is already a big honor. Later, he sent Vice General Qin to see him off." Wolfskin came to apologize. Now that Mr. Fang is here in person, it shows his sincerity. I have accepted Mr. Fang's wishes, and there is no need to mention the word apology in the future."
Fang Zilan stood up straight, smiled slightly and said: "Since Mr. Wang has said so, I won't be polite and ask for a cup of tea at Mr. Wang's house. I wonder if Mr. Wang is willing?"
"Of course I do. Lord Fang is here to serve you with good tea." As soon as Wang Quanzhi finished speaking, the butler on the side asked Fang Zilan and Awan to take a seat and greeted the maids to serve tea.
The three of them were sipping tea and chatting about one thing or another. However, within a few words, Wang Quanzhi mentioned the matter of Zhong Yao summoning Fang Zilan to court this morning. The insinuation made Fang Zilan chuckle. "Master Wang, if you have something to say, you might as well say it directly."
"Okay, I'll tell you the truth then." Wang Quanzhi put the tea cup in his hand on the table beside him and said seriously: "Does Mr. Fang have any clues about the murderer?"
"I have some clues, but I need Mr. Wang's help for detailed information." Fang Zilan played with the tea cup in her hand, looking a little careless, "Does Mr. Wang know Huo Sanniang of Jinxi Tower? I heard that she has a lot of business, including There’s also the flesh business.”
Wang Quanzhi seemed to be interested, "I'm afraid no one in Yanzhou City doesn't know about Huo Sanniang. According to Mr. Fang, the murderer is related to Huo Sanniang?"
Fang Zilan said noncommittally: "It's just my speculation, I can't tell."
Hearing this, Wang Quanzhi glanced at Fang Zilan, who had a low eyebrow, and said solemnly: "Then I would like to give Mr. Fang a word of advice. If there is no proof of this woman, Huo Sanniang, Mr. Fang would be better off touching her less."
"Oh, why is this?" Fang Zilan deliberately prolonged his voice and raised his head to look at Wang Quanzhi on the main seat, "Could he be a relative of Mr. Wang?"
"Master Fang is joking, Huo Sanniang has nothing to do with me." Wang Quanzhi shook his head, "But she is inextricably linked to many people."
"I heard something." Fang Zilan nodded, "However, I am relieved that Huo Sanniang has nothing to do with Lord Wang. After all, I have no intention of becoming an enemy of Lord Wang."
