Don't ask where people go

Chapter 63
"I didn't expect Mrs. Fang to talk like this." Mrs. Wang looked calm, but she couldn't hide the regret in her eyes.

Fang Zilan still just laughed, "How can I not think of it? Mrs. Wang, the daughter of the Hou family, has never seen any kind of turmoil in this turbulent northern region these years, let alone my humble opinion? To put it bluntly, it is the love of the old man. Rather, I made a fool of myself.”

"Master Fang is too modest." Mrs. Wang sighed, "There are countless people in old age, but it is rare to see someone like Mr. Fang, let alone a woman."

After finishing speaking, Mrs. Wang raised her hand to signal the maid to pour tea for her again, and held the teacup in her hand as a gesture of invitation, "This old man uses tea instead of wine, toast to Mr. Fang. In the future, in the northern border, I hope Mr. Fang will add more tea." Take care."

"Madam Wang is really polite." Fang Zilan also took the teacup on the table and drank it all in one gulp, "Fang Zilan is new here, and I still need some advice from the Wang family. If I was rude earlier, please forgive Mrs. Wang. As for the matter of getting married ..."

Fang Zilan didn't continue, but Mrs. Wang knew what she meant very well, and said solemnly: "Master Fang, don't worry, I will definitely take care of it here, and I will invite Mrs. Fang to have a glass of wedding wine at that time."

"It's so good, but Fang Zilan is so disrespectful." Fang Zilan said, stood up, bowed her hands, "Since the marriage has been decided, I won't bother you any more, so I will leave now."

Mrs. Wang didn't make much effort to keep her, but just ordered the maid to send Fang Zilan out of the house.

As soon as Fang Zilan walked out of Wang's house, he was surrounded by Deputy General Cao and A Wan who had been guarding nearby. They were relieved to confirm that she was fine.

Fang Zilan pondered for a while and said: "The engagement is done, now it's time to meet the magistrate of Yanzhou."

"Boss is going to see Lord Zhong Yao?" Deputy General Cao touched the back of his head in confusion, and Fang Zilan's lips curled up slightly, "Master Zhong has been ill for so long, I have to go to see him anyway. Awan is also here, go and replace Zhong Yao." My lord, let's see what kind of disease it is."

"Alright." A Wan nodded and agreed, and walked towards the Zhizhou Mansion with Fang Zilan and Deputy General Cao.

However, Fang Zilan was absent-minded all the way, Deputy General Cao followed behind her, scratching his head, not knowing what to say, the three of them were silent for a long time before they heard Fang Zilan's voice, "Is there any news from Shangguan Min? "

"No." Vice-General Cao answered simply, and after thinking for a while, he added a few words, "I heard from Lao Li's people that Qi Yuming has been in the army for the past few days, and he seems to have mentioned that he wants to leave. Sanyuan Village, but I haven’t been there yet.”

"Keep staring." Fang Zilan's expression was a little gloomy, she didn't believe that Qi Yuming would not move.

When she went to see Zhong Yao this time, one was to find out Zhong Yao's thoughts, and the other was to inquire about Zhong Yao's views on Qi Yuming, and listen to Zhong Yao's views on barbarian wolves by the way.

Although Deputy General Cao and A Wan didn't know her thoughts, they both put a stone in their hearts. After all, Zhong Yao had a very good reputation in Yanzhou. If he stood on the opposite side of them, I'm afraid everyone would have a hard time.

The three of them soon arrived at Zhizhou Mansion, and after the notification, a man in charge came out and invited the three of them in, "It's a coincidence that Mr. Fang came today."

"Oh, how do you say that?" Fang Zilan raised her eyebrows, her face full of interest, and the steward led the way while answering, "It just so happens that General Huangfu also came to visit my lord, and he is talking to my lord in the front hall right now."

"It's really a coincidence." Fang Zilan chuckled, she was thinking of going to see Huang Fulin after seeing Zhong Yao, but unexpectedly they all met together.

Fang Zilan hadn't reached the front hall when she heard Huangfulin's voice, "Lord Zhong is not well, you might as well rest for a while. The eighteen cities of Yanzhou have been peaceful recently, so it won't delay anything if you think about it."

Just as the steward wanted to invite Fang Zilan into the front hall, she pulled her aside and made a gesture of silence. Deputy General Cao and A Wan who followed her understood, and also stood silently under the window outside the hall.

"General Huangfu's words are wrong." Zhong Yao coughed twice while Fang Zilan frowned imperceptibly. Could it be that he is really sick?
"Although the Eighteen Cities of Yanzhou appear to be peaceful on the surface, after all, in the borderlands, there will be troubles if you are not careful. I really dare not stop worrying about it." Zhong Yao's voice was a bit hoarse, and Huang Fulin's tone With a smile, "Master Zhong devoted himself to everything, which is really admirable."

Huangfu Lin changed the topic of conversation, "But in the long run, Mr. Zhong's illness is not a solution. My nephew Huangfu Chen is smart and capable. Why not let him stay by Mr. Zhong's side and listen to Mr. Zhong's orders."

Fang Zilan pursed her lips and shook her head, knowing that Huangfulin, an old fox, would not come if he had nothing to do.

She straightened her sleeves and was about to go in, when she suddenly heard Zhong Yao's voice, with a hint of restrained anger, "What is General Huangfu doing? Could it be that you don't believe me?"

"What is Mr. Zhong talking about?" Huangfu Lin quickly denied, "It's just that the Shangguan family has just fallen, and Mr. Fang will inevitably embarrass the old Shangguan when he takes office. Mr. Zhong was born in civilian clothes, which is exactly what she is suitable for. Object, I am also worried..."

What a Huangfulin, Fang Zilan was so angry that she clenched her fists tightly and ran up to Zhong Yao to sow discord.

She had said long ago that if the old Shangguan kept her own place, she would be Xiao Gui Cao's follower. Now that Huang Fulin disturbed her, the conflict between her and the old Shangguan would only intensify.

Although she said that she was anxious in her heart, she still kept her face calm and listened patiently to Zhong Yao's response.

"Your Majesty Huangfu's words are wrong." Zhong Yao coughed violently again, "The Shangguan's family has shown kindness to the subordinate officials, and Zhong Yao will not hesitate to repay the favor, even if his body is smashed to pieces."

"It's just to repay the favor, so why put your wealth and life on it?" Huangfu Lin sighed, "If you keep the green hills there, you won't be afraid that there will be no firewood for burning. Mr. Zhong is wise to protect himself."

"As the magistrate of Yanzhou, how can I be greedy for life and afraid of death? No matter what Fang Zilan does, I will not be afraid of her as a woman." The second half of Zhong Yao's sentence was righteous, but with a bit of disdain.

Fang Zilan only felt that an unknown fire was burning in her chest. She broke into the front hall almost uncontrollably. Huang Fulin and Zhong Yao in the hall didn't expect her to rush in suddenly, and they didn't even have time to salute. , froze in place in a daze.

"Master Zhong is so good that he never forgets to repay the favor. Then do you know how to repay the Shangguan family's favor?" The corners of Fang Zilan's lips raised, revealing an indescribable sneer, Zhong Yao was startled by her question again, and subconsciously asked Out of the mouth, "Master Fang thinks, how should I pay back?"

　Fang Zilan: Zhong Yao is good at everything, but he's too good...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)