"That's nonsense!" After hearing the news, Fang Zitong was so angry that he threw things and cursed Ouyang Zongrui as a bastard. He wanted to rush to Ouyang's house to argue with him immediately.
Fang Zilan comforted her: "Now that Zirou has an official position, it will not be easy for the Jingzhao Yin Mansion to interrogate her. What's more, the Ouyang family..."
"It's because we belong to the Ouyang family that I'm worried!" Fang Zitong gritted his teeth, "You don't know the virtues of Zirou's biological brother. You are mediocre in talent and refuse to work hard. You only know how to show off your power all day long because of your status as the legitimate son. If it weren't for Mrs. Ouyang If you protect him closely, you don’t know what state he has fallen into.”
"But after all, he is the biological brother of Zirou's mother..." As soon as Fang Zilan started to speak, he was interrupted by Fang Zitong, "A biological brother like Ouyang Zongrui is worse than not having one. He is usually jealous of Zirou secretly, even if he doesn't say it. He made a stumbling block for her, and now he has even sued her to the Jingzhao Yin Mansion. How can there be such a brother in the world?"
Fang Zilan thought for a moment, "Ouyang Zongrui reported on Zi Rou, presumably because the Xiu Arrows you used were made by Zi Rou herself. However, the Xiu Arrows made by Zi Rou are widely spread in Beijing, and are used by high-ranking officials and common people. , and there has never been any mistakes, even if the Jingzhao Yin Mansion interrogates Zirou, nothing will be found, it will just be a formality."
"But Zirou has entered the court as an official. Once she is interrogated, her reputation will be affected." Fang Zitong took a deep breath, finally suppressed his anger, and snorted: "That is, Ouyang Zongrui , to be able to use such disgusting methods, it’s a shame!”
Fang Zilan couldn't help but smile when she saw her appearance. Unexpectedly, after this experience, she could still be as lively and domineering as ever, laughing and cursing.
"Why are you looking at me like this?" Fang Zitong raised his eyebrows. Fang Zilan shook his head, but still had a slight smile on his face, "It's nothing."
Fang Zitong glanced at her suspiciously, then lowered his head. After a while, he said, "I want to send Dongxue off."
Fang Zilan was silent. She could not refuse Fang Zitong, but she knew better than anyone else that Fang Zitong should not appear in front of others until the matter calmed down.
"Miss Fang Er..." Fang Zilan opened his mouth hesitantly, and Fang Zitong said hurriedly: "Don't worry, I know it well and will never cause you any trouble."
Fang Zilan sighed lightly, "Since I've been involved, I'm not afraid of any trouble. But Miss Fang, do you take it seriously..."
She paused, her voice lowered a bit, "Have you decided how to face the eyes of the world? Once you leave the Prime Minister's Mansion..."
"I know." Fang Zitong intercepted her last words with a cold expression, "But I never feel that I did anything wrong."
"I understand." Fang Zilan pursed her lips, "Since Second Miss Fang has made up her mind, it's useless for me to say more. Tomorrow morning, when Mo Han and the others send Miss Dongxue out of the capital, I will order Zheng Yan to escort you there .”
Fang Zitong saluted solemnly, "Thank you."
Fang Zilan helped her stand up, "It doesn't have to be like this between you and me." She seemed to feel inappropriate after saying that, and added, "The Queen once helped me, and I promised her that I would meet her during the marriage with the Pei family. Protect you."
A sarcastic look flashed in Fang Zitong's eyes, "That's it?"
"That's all." Fang Zilan looked away unnaturally. Fang Zitong looked at her for a long time and said sadly: "That's all, I don't want to get too involved with you. After all, I can't reach the Yue Kingdom Duke's mansion."
Fang Zilan said softly, thinking that it was okay. If Li Shengxuan was suspicious or blamed in the future, she could bear more responsibility, enough to save the Fang family a lot of trouble.
Speaking of which, Li Shengxuan actually handed over full power to the Jingzhao Yin Mansion regarding Pei Juqing's death, with no intention of interfering at all. At present, the Pei family, Fang family, Ouyang family... all parties are putting pressure on the Jingzhao Yin Mansion, and I don't know how long Xu Youtong can last.
Fang Zilan was worried, so she watched Zheng Yan escort Fang Zitong out of the Prime Minister's Mansion early the next morning, and then she went to Jingzhao Yin Mansion. However, before walking a few streets, I heard rumors.
There was a lot of talk in the streets and alleys, saying that after Ouyang Zirou took over the arsenal, there was a problem with the improved crossbow, which caused injuries to the soldiers who tried it. In addition, Pei Jueqing's death was also related to the sleeve arrows she made. With several cases happening concurrently, she was afraid that He is about to be suspended and investigated.
Fang Zilan's heart tightened after hearing this. She had also seen Ouyang Zirou's improved crossbow, and had let Shangguan Min use it before when it was a semi-finished product. Even if there were problems, it was unlikely to cause injury.
Moreover, it was such a coincidence that Ouyang Zongrui reported on Ouyang Zirou and Pei Juanqing's death, and then happened behind him.
Thinking of this, Fang Zilan couldn't help but speed up her pace. When she arrived at Jingzhao Yin Mansion, she realized that Xu Youtong had just finished the preliminary trial of Ouyang Zirou.
There was a lot of adverse evidence, including physical evidence and witnesses, but Ouyang Zirou refused to plead guilty. Xu You interrogated her for a long time without any results, so he temporarily detained her and tried her again another day.
Fang Zilan did not see Xu Youtong. The person who received her was Xie Yanping, "Sir Fang, the Jingzhao Yin Mansion has been busy with business affairs recently, and Mr. Xu really has no time to come to see you. Please forgive me, Mr. Fang."
"It's okay." Fang Zilan signaled to Xie Yanping that there was no need to be polite, and then asked: "Sir Xie, I came here because of the case of Guo Guogong. I heard that Mr. Ouyang was also involved in it, and there were many witnesses and physical evidence..."
"Master Fang, I apologize that I can't say anything before the case is concluded." Xie Yanping was neither humble nor overbearing. Fang Zilan took a deep breath and said, "Master Xie is a little too wary."
Xie Yanping did not answer, but instead said: "Master Fang, if you have time, you might as well go to the camp on the outskirts of Beijing. There are more than one or two soldiers injured in the camp due to the improved crossbows. I heard that Lord Wei Guogong also deployed some of the doctors in the city to Go help.”
Fang Zilan took a deep look at Xie Yanping, bowed her hands and said, "Thanks for the tip."
"Master Fang, you're welcome. The Jingzhao Yin Mansion has always acted in accordance with the law." The government can only follow the precedent."
Fang Zilan looked stern, and quickly understood what Xie Yanping meant, and immediately left without stopping any longer.
The top priority is to fish out Ouyang Zirou first, and then completely cut off the relationship between Fang Zitong and the Pei family. The key to the former is the camp on the outskirts of Beijing, while the latter is the law that Mo Han is revising.
So Fang Zilan rushed to the camp on the outskirts of Beijing, but was rejected. Wei Subaru was not here, and his soldiers did not dare to let her in rashly, so she hurried back to the capital and went all the way to the Wei Mansion.
However, the housekeeper of the Wei Mansion informed Fang Zilan that Wei Subaru Xiu Mu was not in the mansion. She asked about Wei Subaru's whereabouts, but the housekeeper hesitated and refused to tell her. She understood most of it and walked away.
At dusk, Fang Zilan walked on the most prosperous Zhuque Street in the capital, looking for Wei Subaru from restaurant to restaurant, teahouse, Qinlou and Chuguan. Until the music gradually died down in the dead of night, she didn't even see Wei Subaru's shadow.
"Master Fang?" A surprised voice came from behind Fang Zilan. When she looked back, it was Ah Shi.
