After Fang Zilan came out of the imperial study, she met Qiu Shui in the imperial garden. She was walking in a hurry, as if she had something important to do.
Seeing this, Fang Zilan hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help calling her, "Miss Qiu Shui."
Qiu Shui heard the voice and looked in the direction of Fang Zilan, then saluted and said: "Master Fang is well."
A look of guilt flashed in Fang Zilan's eyes, and she lowered her voice and said, "Miss Qiu Shui, the matter of your second young lady..."
She didn't say anything further. Qiu Shui pursed her lips and said clearly: "The Queen already knows. Please don't blame yourself, Mr. Fang. This matter is not something you can control."
"I..." Fang Zilan opened her mouth and swallowed back what she was about to say. What's the use of talking about something you can't do anything about?
Qiu Shui respectfully resigned. Fang Zilan looked at her back and remembered what Li Shengxuan had just said. He said that even if someone wanted her to die, he would do his best to protect her.
Didn't she think so at the beginning? I thought that with the honor of the Fang family's prime minister's office, Fang Ziqin's dignity as the empress, and her status as the Duke of Yue, it would not be difficult to keep Fang Zitong married to a happy man, but what about now?
Even if it is Li Shengxuan, who stands at the top of the crowd, can he be saved? Wasn't it possible to get justice for her during the New Year social drama?
Fang Zilan raised her hands and closed her sleeves. The weather was getting hotter, but she felt an indescribable chill spreading from the palace and soaking into her whole heart.
"Sister Lan?" A clear voice interrupted Fang Zilan's thoughts. She looked back and saw that it was Zhuge Yu.
"A Yu, why are you here?" Fang Zilan was stunned, and asked subconsciously, which made Zhuge Yu couldn't help but chuckle, "I should ask Sister Lan this question. Today is not a routine for all government officials to enter the palace. Why is Sister Lan here on the day of reporting official duties?"
"Your Majesty has called, so I have to come." Fang Zilan shrugged, and Zhuge Yu suppressed a smile, "I have heard about yesterday's flower party and what happened in front of your house just now."
Fang Zilan looked at him steadily and said in a deep voice: "Are you also here to persuade me not to meddle in my own business?"
Zhuge Yu was silent for a while and then said: "I will accompany Sister Lan out of the palace."
Fang Zilan's lack of answer was regarded as acquiescence, and the two of them walked out of the palace one after another. When they were about to part ways, Fang Zilan suddenly said: "Ayu, you saved me before, and I haven't thanked you yet."
Zhuge Yu stopped, frowned slightly and said, "What?"
"If A Yu and Mr. Wen hadn't happened to pass by that day and saved me from unconsciousness, I'm afraid I might not be able to stand here properly." Fang Zilan's expression became more distant, and Zhuge Yu said calmly: "Sister Lan You're welcome, if you want to say thank you, you still have to thank Mr. Wen."
"That day..." Fang Zilan hesitated, but Zhuge Yu took the lead and said, "That day Mr. Wen was seeing a doctor for my grandfather, and he saw Sister Lan on the way back, so he couldn't ignore it."
Fang Zilan knew that even if Zhuge Yu had doubts, he would not reveal anything to her, so she followed suit and said, "I wonder how your grandfather's health is, Ayu? Speaking of which, I have never visited his old man, which is really rude. "
"Sister Ruolan is thinking about me." Zhuge Yu said softly: "Grandpa is in good health now. If sister Ruolan wants to visit, you can visit him at any time."
"In this case, it's better to choose a day than to hit it. How about today?" Fang Zilan blurted out. Zhuge Yu was stunned, then nodded and said "ok."
The reason why Fang Zilan suddenly said that she wanted to visit Zhuge Yu's home was because she didn't want to go back. She was worried that Pei Pening's wife was still entangled in front of her house. If so, her current mood might not be stable, and there was no telling what outrageous things she would do.
However, Mo Han was right, her foundation was not stable and she could not make too many enemies. Now that Pei Juqing and Fang Zitong's marriage is a certainty, if she still has a quarrel with Mr. Pei, it will really outweigh the gains and losses. What's more, the Empress Dowager in the palace...
Thinking of this, Fang Zilan felt an indescribable headache and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
"Sister Lan?" Zhuge Yu looked at her quite amusedly. She was worried all the way and sighed. Even after entering the gate of Zhuge's house, she still didn't feel better. If her grandfather saw her like this, he would probably die. How could the people in high positions in Beijing be so depressed and depressed?
"A Yu, what did you say?" Fang Zilan asked absentmindedly. Zhuge Yu thought of teasing her and deliberately said seriously: "Sister Lan, although my grandfather has not woken up from his nap and cannot see you, you are not here either. Are you so disappointed? We are both in the capital, and there will always be opportunities."
"It doesn't matter." Fang Zilan waved her hand, "In that case, I'll come visit you another day."
After she said that, her whole body lost the tension of visiting her elders and relaxed. However, as soon as she stood up, she thought of Pei Pening's wife and sat back down again, "Ayu, do you mind if I have a cup of tea with you before I leave?"
Zhuge Yu coughed slightly and covered his smile, "Sister Lan, are you worried about Mrs. Pei?"
After Fang Zilan revealed her feelings with his words, she simply stopped hiding it and said sadly: "I'm afraid of her. She is an official's family member, so I don't want to embarrass her too much, but..."
The next words were replaced by her sighs, and Zhuge Yu smiled and said: "Sister Lan, it's rare to see you in such a difficult situation."
"I know that these things are not Mrs. Pei's idea. Even if I lend her 10,000 courage, she would not dare to take advantage of Young Master Pei." Fang Zilan said in one breath: "However, I can't touch the real master behind her, let alone To vent my anger on her, a weak girl, I..."
Zhuge Yu couldn't help laughing, while Fang Zilan frowned, "A Yu, please stop laughing at me."
"Okay." Zhuge Yu restrained himself a little, but the corners of his lips still curved in a nice curve, "If Sister Lan feels better, please follow me to see my grandfather."
"What?" Fang Zilan's eyes widened and she reacted suddenly, "Ayu, you are actually teasing me!"
Zhuge Yu's face was full of innocence, but Fang Zilan had no choice but to hit him, but he dodged away, still smiling.
"Ayu, you..." As soon as Fang Zilan opened her mouth, she was interrupted by a stern voice, "Where did this girl come from to be so rude?"
Zhuge Yu's heart tightened and he hurriedly saluted: "Grandpa, this is the Duke of Yue I mentioned to you."
Fang Zilan turned around, and before she could see Zhuge Yu's grandfather's face clearly, she also bowed, "Junior Fang Zilan, I have met Master Zhuge."
"You..." Zhuge Yu's grandfather's tone was full of forbearance, "raise your head and let me see clearly."
Fang Zilan felt very strange, but she still raised her head and met the eyes of Zhuge Yu's grandfather, seeing the shock and astonishment in his eyes. "Master Zhuge..."
"Master Fang has a very good relationship with A Yu, and I have heard about it." Zhuge Yu's grandfather stopped her words unceremoniously, "However, Master Fang has a noble status and is unruly in his words and deeds. I am afraid that A Yu will not be able to reach such a high level. My Does Mr. Fang understand what I mean?"
Fang Zilan took a deep breath. Although she didn't know why Zhuge Yu's grandfather was hostile to her, she still nodded and said: "I understand. Thank you Lord Zhuge for your advice. I will leave now."
