When Fang Zilan learned the news, it was already a few days later. She had somewhat faded away from her illness, and she seemed to be in good spirits. So she invited Cao Hong to her house to say goodbye the day before he left, "If that's the case, then I can rest assured." ”
Cao Hong touched the back of his head and said, "Boss, if I go to the southwest camp, I'm afraid it won't be the year of the monkey or the month of the horse until I see you again."
"There is no banquet in the world that never ends." Fang Zilan half-leaned on the main seat and sighed softly, "Go ahead. The world is so big that we will always meet again."
"Boss..." Cao Hong pursed his lips, as if he was about to cry.
"Those who serve in the army will do as they are ordered to do. Why are you hesitating like this?" Fang Zilan looked away and no longer looked at Cao Hong, but still handed him the golden plum blossoms and tokens that she had prepared. "People in the Jianghu Seeing golden plum blossoms will give you some face. As for this token of the Duke of Yue, I asked for it from Your Majesty earlier. As long as the Duke of Yue is here, no matter who the Duke of Yue is, this token will be Effective.”
She coughed a few times and said, "Cao Hong, you are the person I brought from the camp on the outskirts of Beijing. Now that you are leaving Beijing for the southwest camp, it is not an insult to you. From now on, the responsibility of guarding the peace of the southwest will be yours. You bear the burden."
"Yes." Cao Hong took it solemnly and bowed solemnly, "Cao Hong, bid farewell to the Duke of Yue."
Fang Zilan lowered her eyes, "I won't see you off when you leave Beijing tomorrow. I never like those scenes."
Cao Hong couldn't help but clenched his fingers, and finally said the word "good", then turned and left.
Fang Zilan looked at his back, and suddenly felt like there was an empty space in her heart. After all, she was the person who had been with her for four years, and she was somewhat reluctant to let him go.
But no matter if you leave, there will be no need to be implicated in the bloody turmoil in the capital in the future.
"Master Fang, it's time to take the medicine." Xiao Xuan'er's voice brought Fang Zilan back from her thoughts. She raised her hand and lightly frowned, and asked casually: "How did Miss Xiao find out about Princess Rongan's selection of a son-in-law?"
"If my guess is correct, Princess Rongan has someone in her heart." Xiao Xuan'er put the medicine bowl next to Fang Zilan's hand and saw her frowning slightly, "Why did Miss Xiao say this?"
"Prince Rong'an entered the palace this morning and told His Majesty that Princess Rongan will make a decision in three days." Before Xiao Xuan'er finished speaking, Fang Zilan looked stern, "Are these the exact words of King Rong'an?"
"Yes." Xiao Xuan'er nodded slightly, "Since the princess has made the decision, I guess there is someone in the princess's heart. However, she cannot confirm the other party's intentions. We will have to wait until three days to find out."
"If so, things would be simple." Fang Zilan said thoughtfully: "But, will King Rongan really let the princess choose her own son-in-law and just sit back and watch?"
"Everyone in the southeast knows that King Rongan indulges women." Xiao Xuan'er said while thinking: "If Princess Rongan uses any extreme method, I'm afraid King Rongan may not let it go."
Fang Zilan nodded, "Can I please tell Miss Xiao to tell Zheng Yan that we will keep an eye on the Royal Post House for the past two days and report any trouble? I would like to see who Princess Rongan's sweetheart is?"
"Okay." Xiao Xuan'er watched Fang Zilan drink the medicine and comforted: "Master Fang is getting better now, so it's better not to worry too much. Miss Awan also said that Master Fang needs to rest in peace."
"Awan is still being held in Jingzhao Yin Mansion, can I feel at ease?" Fang Zilan shook his head helplessly, "Fortunately, Awan's medicine works. Apart from the occasional lethargy and fatigue these days, I have nothing else. By the way, Where is Mo Han? Speaking of which, I didn’t see him yesterday. What were you doing, why didn’t you even go home? "
"Although the case in Shiliang Town has been properly solved, it is not an isolated case. After Mr. Mo returned to Beijing, he has been discussing with all the adults in the Criminal Department. He is very busy every day." Xiao Xuan'er collected the medicine bowl and said: "Yesterday Master Mo sent someone back to deliver a message, saying that it was late, so he stayed at the Ministry of Punishment. By then, Master Fang, you had gone to bed, so I didn't disturb you."
"Master Fang!" Xiao Xuan'er stepped forward, "We have obtained the evidence. The situation in the capital is unclear at the moment. Not to mention what actions the ghost gate will take, King Rongan will definitely be the first to jump out. He just After getting the White Jade Tiger Talisman, I'm afraid I won't gain much from a head-on confrontation with him. If both sides lose, the Di Rong delegation who is still waiting to watch the princess' wedding ceremony in the capital will benefit a lot, and the small friction on the border will probably become more intense."
"This matter cannot be rushed, but the evidence must be in our hands." Fang Zilan said firmly, and Xiao Xuan'er responded: "Okay, I will go and inform the sisters in Qianjinfang that we must find Mr. Chu no matter what."
After she finished speaking, she was about to leave in a hurry, but she was stopped by Fang Zilan, "Miss Xiao, stay here. Has Princess Rongan's husband been chosen?"
"Not yet." Xiao Xuan'er stopped, "During these days, His Majesty has been looking for many young masters from aristocratic families, some of whom are officials in the court, and some of whom are rich and noble. However, King Rong'an is not very satisfied. I heard that The princess didn’t like any of them either.”
Fang Zilan frowned, "Has Princess Rongan met all the candidates?"
"That's not true." Xiao Xuan'er explained: "Princess Rongan still stays at home and is always in the royal post house, but she just heard about these candidates and rejected them. In the past few days, Beijing Rumors abound, saying that the princess has someone in mind, and that's why. But if the rumors are true, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get married in the near future. "
"Do you belong in your heart?" Fang Zilan repeated these four words and asked, "Has Princess Rongan been to the capital before?"
"Probably not." Xiao Xuan'er thought for a moment and said, "Master Fang, is it possible that King Rong'an did not want the princess to stay in the capital after her wedding, so he was hesitant and wanted to delay it?"
"It's not impossible." Fang Zilan stroked her chest and said forcefully, "Go and check and see who is unwilling to get married."
"Okay." Xiao Xuan'er said, holding Fang Zilan's shoulders, "Master Fang, you need to rest."
Fang Zilan remained silent and let Xiao Xuan'er help her back to her room. She lay down on the bed and fell asleep soon after. For three days in a row, she was in a daze and rarely woke up.
As for the DPRK, there had been an explosion over Cao Hong taking charge of the Southwest Camp, but no one thought that Li Shengxuan had pushed another unknown general to take over the Jiangnan Camp. Although the person was recommended by Wei Subaru, he had no background at all, which naturally caused an uproar.
Nowadays, the entrance of Qiankun Hall is extremely busy every day, with courtiers coming and going constantly. There are often three or two people kneeling there to beg for orders, but Li Shengxuan mercilessly blocked them one by one and went back to Chongyi.
