Fang Zilan didn't speak as if she was acquiescing, so Fang Lihui continued on by himself, "During the previous dynasty, the Fang family was indeed not a good businessman. It was common for them to force their opponents to death and bribe the government."
He said with a smile, his expression a little indifferent, "Later, the prime minister's uncle entered the officialdom, and the Fang family also accumulated experience, and the methods gradually improved. Unfortunately, the good times did not last long, the previous period was turbulent, and there were many fights within the Fang family. Until With the change of dynasties, the prime minister's uncle is at the forefront of the storm, so the Fang family is more at ease because they are afraid of being implicated."
"On the cusp of the storm?" Fang Zilan couldn't help but say, Fang Lihui passed by, "It's just a few words for others about the previous affairs. Although it is not a big matter, several elders of the Fang family are still worried about it. There are relatives, and they are afraid that the past will be revealed, so the Fang family's business has slumped in those years. By the time my cousin Fang Liren succeeds as the head of the family, it will be in a mess. "
Fang Zilan's fingers unconsciously rubbed the wall of the cupboard, and Fang Lihui sighed softly, "Seeing that my cousin was working hard, I took the initiative to invite Ying back to my hometown in Jiangnan, hoping to take care of Jiangnan's business for him. Unexpectedly, after I returned, I found that the account had been stolen. After some manipulation, the business is actually unable to make ends meet.”
He paused and said quietly: "I tricked the mother in charge of Yanhong Pavilion and forced her to transfer Yanhong Pavilion to me and change its name to Qianyan Pavilion. After that, I used Qianyan Pavilion's oiran to get into the state capital and represent the state. The government did some behind-the-scenes business and padded Jiangnan's account by three or four points."
Fang Zilan caught the three or four points he said and began to care about it. Thinking that the hole in Fang's family was too big, Fang Lihui had a wrong idea.
"Master Fang must be thinking that as time goes by, I lose my patience, so I want to find an opportunity to change the state capital and cultivate some obedient puppets for my use, right?" Fang Lihui saw through what Fang Zilan was thinking, and she admitted frankly, " good."
"In this case, why don't I make a plan to save the lives of those who have been involved in the secret business, but instead set fire to kill people?" Fang Lihui tightened his hand on the folding fan, "If it is discovered, all the money and life will be lost." Burnt to the ground.”
Fang Zilan understood and asked: "So the Jiangnan Boat Fire Case has nothing to do with you?"
"It has nothing to do with it, but it's also relevant." Fang Lihui whispered: "I know all the kabuki who set the fire. The mastermind Fu Rui is my best friend."
He closed his eyes, seeming to reminisce but also regretting, "When Fuu entered Qianyan Pavilion, the steward told me that she would be the next oiran. However, Fuu had a strong temper, and often threatened death, and she suffered a lot. I sang along with the manager and sold her a favor, making her think I was helping her."
When he said this, he opened his eyes and looked at Ah Shi, "You should be able to understand, just like Mr. Fang helped you in the first place."
Ah Shi pursed her lips and said, "You are different from Mr. Fang."
"Indeed, Lord Fang was sincere in helping you, but I was pretending to help Fu Rui." Fang Lihui's tone was filled with bitterness, "Later, the steward gave Fu Rui to several adults in the state capital, and I pretended to risk her. Brought it out."
"Master Fang is really very capable." Fang Zilan said coldly, "After this incident, Miss Fu Rui must be completely devoted to you. Let alone setting fire to kill people, even if she cuts her heart out, she is extremely happy to think about it."
"Master Fang underestimated Fu Rui." Fang Lihui laughed self-deprecatingly, "Fu Rui soon discovered that I was responsible for all this, and also discovered the shady business between me and the state government, so she pretended to be good on the surface. Shun, but secretly colluded with other sisters to plan the fire."
His voice became darker as he spoke, "I only found out what happened after the fire. Fuu left two letters, one was given to the government for surrender, and the other was given to me."
Fang Zilan bit her lip and asked, "What was written in the letter?"
"All the plans." Fang Lihui's voice was very soft, but Fang Zilan still heard it.
"The guests invited by all the boat boats on the river that day were arranged in advance by Fuu and her sisters. Those people bullied others for the sake of wealth and more or less lost their lives. As for the accompanying boatmen and kabuki, they were also prepared. They all bear grudges and are unwilling to be oppressed, and would rather die together in a fire."
"I was originally among the guests that day. But Fuu couldn't bear to be cruel in the end and asked someone to take me away. She said in the letter that even if it was hypocritical, I was still her comfort and allowed her to live a little longer. Days. In these days, she saw clearly the filth and filthiness of people's hearts. It would be better to burn them all with fire."
"You..." The man named Geng Nan gritted his teeth and was about to take action, but was stopped by the woman on the side. "Senior Brother Geng, please don't cause trouble."
Seeing this, Mingxiang leaned into Fang Zilan's ear and whispered, "This woman is Huo Chun'er, the youngest daughter of the Daomen Huo family."
"While seducing the daughter of the Huo family, we are searching for Zi Xiu's whereabouts." Fang Zilan deliberately prolonged her tone and said loudly, "Master Geng is very resourceful."
She used some of her inner strength, so although her voice was not loud, it was enough for everyone in the hall to hear clearly. Immediately, someone with good intentions came over and asked, "Where is Zixiu?"
"Then we have to ask this Hero Geng." Fang Zilan waved, and the waiter carrying tea not far away dared to step forward, quickly put the tea on the table, rubbed oil on the soles of his feet, and disappeared in a flash. .
"Don't listen to her nonsense!" Geng Nan blushed, "She has Zixiu's plum sword, she..."
He suddenly stopped mid-sentence, because Fang Zilan tremblingly picked up the teapot, and the wide sleeves fell down, revealing the hideous scar on her right hand. Awan, who was sitting next to her, quickly took the teapot. , "Master, let me do it."
The onlookers looked at each other and saw an expression that was hard to describe on the other person's face, so someone couldn't help but said: "This hero, why are you so aggressive towards a weak girl?"
"I didn't..." Geng Nan looked aggrieved. Fang Zilan looked at him coldly and stood up and said: "Since this Geng Daxia is unwilling to give up, I might as well let you all be witnesses to see if my handle is actually Zixiu." Plum sword."
After saying that, she picked up the plum sword that was tightly wrapped in cloth and placed her fingers on a corner of the cloth. "But before you look at it, I have something to tell you."
Everyone had different expressions. They didn't know what kind of medicine Fang Zilan was selling in her gourd. All eyes in the hall were focused on her.
"Zixiu's plum sword is an important physical evidence in the case of the leakage of water into the residence of Mr. Xu Youtong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue. It is now kept by Mr. Xie Yanping, the Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture." Before Fang Zilan could finish her words, she heard doubts coming and going, and it became very loud.
