Twin Brocade

Chapter 222 Showing the enemy to be weak
Fang Mu is a fourth-rank official, and there is no limit to the number of family members he can bring.However, there were too many people present at the Xuewen Festival, and they all had a tacit understanding. Except for the direct descendants, the descendants or concubines would not be brought along.

Although Fang Jinpei is a legitimate daughter, his father Fang Shucai and his ancestor Fang Zhe did not have any official positions.If she followed her, and someone found out about her identity, she would inevitably think that the Fang family had lost their sense of proportion if she didn't say anything publicly.

After pondering for a moment, Fang Mu was about to refuse, but Fang Shuyu cupped his hands and said: "Father, my cousin is not in Beijing, I should take care of the blood he left behind. Let girl Pei follow us, if there is anything wrong, my son will help bear."

Fang Mu glanced at him in surprise, then understood, nodded and said to Pang: "In this case, let Pei girl come. But, I'm ugly, if something happens at the literary conference, If you tarnish the Fang family's reputation, don't blame me for being merciless."

This time, Fang Jinpei was going to go suddenly. Fang Mu felt that this matter was not that simple, and she must have a plan.That's why I brought my words to the front, so as not to hurt the relationship between the two families that had been eased after so much effort.

Pang breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "What uncle said is true. Girl Pei just wants to see the world, and she will definitely not cause any trouble." He gestured to Fang Jinpei, and said, "Why don't you come quickly to thank your uncle? "

Fang Jinpei got what he wanted, and he couldn't hide the smile on the corner of his mouth. He saluted politely, "Thank you, Uncle, Uncle."

"Okay," Fang Mu waved his hand and said, "It's getting late, hurry up, don't delay."

All the men of the Fang family rode horses, and two carriages were arranged for the female family members.

In one, Si Lansheng waited for Mrs. Fang to sit.The other one used to only take the two sisters Fang Jinhui and Fang Jinshu, but suddenly there was Fang Jinpei, and with the addition of the maid who served the master, the space in the carriage suddenly became much smaller.

As an elder, although Si Lansheng didn't like Fang Jinpei's extravagance, he couldn't show it.Smiling and instructing her a few words, he helped Mrs. Fang get into the carriage ahead.

Fang Jinhui looked at Fang Jinpei with some doubts, not understanding why his father agreed to her request.The Xuewen Association has its own custom, and taking Fang Jinpei with him is considered a loophole. Although it is not out of the ordinary, it is tantamount to worsening the situation for the Fang family who is currently troubled by rumors.

Fang Jinpei didn't care about being looked at by her like this.It was not on a whim that she came to this Xuewen Appreciation Party.She was lost in thought, secretly praying that her wish would come true.

The carriage moved forward all the way, and everyone in the carriage was thinking about their own thoughts.The masters did not speak, and the maids waited quietly, not daring to make any noise.

Fang Jinshu watched and closed his eyes gently, guessing Fang Jinpei's purpose for coming today.

For this day, she obviously dressed up meticulously. She was wearing the royal clothes she gave out last time, and the gilt dotted emerald begonia tassel hairpin on her hair was the most fashionable style this year.

Fang Jinpei inherited the good looks of Youshi and Fang Yucai, and she was charming at a young age.The poetic atmosphere cultivated in the school, as well as the dignified etiquette, and such a well-dressed dress, she looks like a little beauty with outstanding appearance and temperament.

At her age and being so cautious, Fang Jinshu thought of a possibility.

And the father agreed to bring her here, firstly to maintain the relaxed relationship between the two families, and secondly because of the quota for the imperial edict.

Because of Fang Mudi, the Fang family's reputation was damaged.Fang Shuyu's opponents in the Hanlin Academy added insult to injury one after another, fueling the rumors.Otherwise, such a rumor would only be discussed for a few days if there were many rumors like this in Beijing.

At this time, I will take Fang Jinpei to the literary conference.Such a lack of measure will only make those people look down on the Fang family even more, thinking that Fang Shuyu is no longer a threat, and no longer regard him as a strong enemy.

Showing the enemy's weakness in this way, Fang Shuyu can calmly arrange and win in one fell swoop.

As expected of being the chancellor of Emperor Yanping in the future, at this age, he has already glimpsed the way of court struggle.Fang Jinshu just came up with an idea, and Fang Shuyu carried it out so well that even sudden changes would be taken advantage of by him.

However, even though this plan was good, Fang Jinpei had to be wary.If her wish is fulfilled, it may bring harm to her family.

Fang Jinshu slightly opened a slit of his eyes, looked at the peony pattern on Fang Jinpei's embroidered shoes exposed outside the skirt, and thought to himself: This time, we must pay close attention to her.

The road leading to Plum Shadow Hall is full of invited guests at the moment.The Fang family's carriage drove slowly along with the traffic, and along the way there were people sent by the Jingzhao Mansion to maintain order.

Compared with Beiman Mountain, the mountains here in the eastern suburbs can only be called hills.Because the mountain is gentle, there is a tributary of the Luoshui River flowing through the mountain, and the land is fertile and suitable for farming.Almost all the big families in Beijing set up properties in the eastern suburbs, such as Zhuangzi Liangtian or other courtyards with beautiful scenery.

When they arrived at the gate of Meiying Hall, students from the Imperial College stepped forward to greet them.The women of the Fang family got off the carriage, and the man got off the horse.My own servants led the horses to the stables and arranged for a resting place for the carriage.

Fang Mu took a look at the person who had just entered, and felt relieved.He came at the right time.

"Master Fang, Fang Hanlin, this way please." A student from the Imperial College led the way and said with a smile, "Master Su has been waiting for you two, and your neck is sore!"

Su Jijiu, as the host of the literary meeting, how could he just wait for the two of them.Knowing that what he said were polite words, it was very sweet to hear.These Guozijian students have not yet become official.Let them serve Su Jijiu to greet guests here, and get to know the officials in office, which will be of great benefit to their future.

It was not the first time for Fang Mu to participate in the literature meeting. He politely exchanged a few words with the superintendent, stopped at the old lady and said, "If you feel tired, find a place to rest. We have old bones, and we can't compare with young people."

Mrs. Fang smiled and said, "With brother Yu's daughter-in-law here, you can rest assured."

Si Lansheng held her arm and promised repeatedly.

Fang Shuyu asked, and Fang Ziquan said goodbye: "Mother, the child will go with grandfather and father."

Today's Plum Shadow Hall is divided into two, the men in the front yard hold a snow appreciation ceremony, and the back hill is for the women's relatives to play.In name, Su Jijiu was the host, but in fact, the palace sent people from the Shangyi Bureau and the Shangshi Bureau to help. It can be seen that the emperor attached great importance to this literary society.

"Old madam, this way please." The maid in palace attire stepped forward, met the female family members of the Fang Mansion through a moon gate, and walked inside along the path.

The snow in the past two days has been extremely heavy.Because of people coming and going in Luoyang City, the snow on the road was cleaned up, and the snow piled on the side of the road was mixed with impurities and was no longer clean.

And the snow scene of Plum Shadow Hall is well maintained.

(End of this chapter)