Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1433 Knowing
Fang Lihui said in a clear voice: "This transaction is conducted in a blind manner. There are three slips of paper with the following contents: the affairs of the court, the affairs of the underworld, and the affairs of the people."

Following his words, the shopkeeper of Zuiyuelou and his two assistants unfolded three pieces of paper in front of people and turned them in different directions.

"These three pieces of paper are exactly the same in size, material and weight." Fang Lihui introduced: "I will put them into the black box, Miss Zhen will randomly select them, and then all distinguished guests will bid."

Another guy moved the black box to the center. He turned the black box over and over for everyone to look at. After making sure there was nothing wrong, Fang Lihui put the three notes in.

"Distinguished guests who are willing to bid can order someone to light the lantern in front of the private room, write the amount on paper, and give it to the clerk." Fang Lihui took the black box from the clerk's hand and said, "The lanterns in the private room are the same as those in the private room." The paper and ink are different and are only used to distinguish distinguished guests, so there is no need to worry."

Fang Zilan helped with a hand and said: "Same as other transactions, the one with the highest price will get it. The guest who writes the largest amount on the paper will get the tip bag with the exchange conditions written on it. After confirming that the conditions are acceptable, he will You can trade with me."

As she spoke, she winked at the shopkeeper, and then heard him say: "If you have any objections, you can raise them now. After the transaction has begun, you will not be allowed to leave unless the transaction is completed, regardless of whether you bid or not."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar. When someone asked: "Miss Zhen, since you have a condition for exchange, why do you still ask us to bid? Why don't you just say what you want?"

"This transaction has a threshold. All distinguished guests can enter based on their ability, so money is not the only condition." Fang Zilan said calmly: "When all distinguished guests bid, the numbers written on the paper are only for reference. , indicating how much they are willing to pay for this transaction.”

After she finished speaking, the discussion faded, but the next question was still asked, "Miss Zhen, Mr. Fang, this transaction is a blind exit, the risk..."

"This distinguished guest." Fang Lihui intercepted the question unceremoniously and said sternly: "There are instructions for blind exit before entering, and you can only enter if you agree. Since you are here, it means that you know, And accept the blind exit.”

The implication of his words was obvious. He emphasized the rules repeatedly before and after entering the venue, and the subtext was a huge risk. If you cannot accept it, you should not enter the market in the first place. If you accept it and have entered the market, the rules should no longer be an issue.

But he didn't expect that Fang Zilan would give instructions to the shopkeeper and add a rule that no one was allowed to leave before the transaction was completed. In this way, no matter what happens tonight, no one outside will know.

Although it was only his back, Fang Zilan recognized Fang Chongzheng at a glance. On the swing he was pushing, Fang Zitong held the rope tightly with one hand and stretched the other hand carefully into the air, feeling the wind blowing past. Her expression was content and innocent, like a child.

Seeing this, Fang Zilan subconsciously slowed down her footsteps, as if she was afraid of disturbing the father and daughter, and even her breathing slowed down a little.

"Master Fang." The maid in the courtyard saw Fang Zilan and hurriedly bowed.

The noise startled Fang Zitong. She turned her head and looked over, sizing up Fang Zilan curiously. After staring at her for a long time, she was still extremely confused. Finally, she looked up at Fang Chongzheng for help, "Daddy, who is Lord Fang?"

"He's Daddy's friend, and he's also your friend." Fang Chongzheng said in a gentle voice, pulling the rope to stop the swing. "Daddy has something to say to Lord Fang, and will come to accompany you later, okay?"

Fang Zitong thought about it and nodded, "Okay." She jumped down from the swing and turned to the maid next to her and shouted, "Dongxue, let's go fly a kite!" Dongxue? Fang Zilan was stunned when she heard the name. It was not until Fang Zitong and the maid named "Dongxue" disappeared from her sight that she heard Fang Chongzheng say, "Of all the maids, she only remembered Dongxue."

Fang Zilan remained silent. Fang Chongzheng looked at her and said, "I have heard about what happened in the court the day before yesterday. Is that why you came here, Lord Fang?"

"Yes." Fang Zilan pursed her lips, "If the Prime Minister is not available, I will come to visit you another day."

"Master Fang, if you don't make a decision, you will suffer." Fang Chongzheng's words stopped Fang Zilan from leaving. "Since you are here, it's okay for you to stay and have a cup of tea before leaving."

"Excuse me." Fang Zilan bowed and followed Fang Chongzheng into the hall. After sitting down, she picked up the teacup but did not move for a long time.

"Lord Fang, you can't keep the white jade tiger talisman, why bother..." Before Fang Chongzheng finished his words, he heard a clang, and the teacup in Fang Zilan's hand fell to the ground and smashed into pieces.

Fang Zilan straightened her sleeves as if nothing had happened, seemingly inadvertently covering the red marks on her hands. "What do you mean by that, Prime Minister?"

"The Dirong envoys are about to arrive in Beijing. I think Lord Fang has already known about it." Fang Chongzheng took a sip of tea and said calmly, "In addition, the Dirong tribe has had many frictions with Persia and Miluo recently. Although it has not led to a large-scale war, there have been many casualties. Does Lord Fang know about this?"

"I know." Fang Zilan's voice was a little lower. Fang Chongzheng asked, "Then, Lord Fang, do you know when the friction started?"

"After the spring hunt." Fang Zilan answered quickly. Fang Chongzheng said meaningfully, "It's a coincidence at this juncture."

Fang Zilan took a deep breath and said, "I think they have already started planning this. I just don't understand why they chose the white jade tiger talisman?"

Fang Chongzheng poured more tea on his own. "Master Fang thinks that as long as the other half of the white jade tiger talisman is in the Southeast Camp, it doesn't matter who has this half, right?"

Fang Zilan didn't say anything as if she agreed. Fang Chongzheng continued, "I guess not only Lord Fang, but other court officials also have this idea. Since this half of the tiger talisman was in General Xiahou's hands before, there is nothing wrong with handing it over to King Rong'an now. After all, they are all in the southeast. As long as there is a check and balance from the southeast camp, there will be no loss."

He paused and said, "Lord Fang is different from other court officials. He must know that Prince Rong'an is not a good person, and he is afraid that he will use the white jade tiger talisman to stir up trouble. But if Prince Rong'an is a good ruler who is close to the people, can this half of the white jade tiger talisman be handed over to him?"

Fang Zilan suddenly realized, "Prime Minister, do you mean that this half of the white jade tiger talisman cannot be handed over to the royal family members who have fiefs?"

"This was originally a rule set by Emperor Tai'an. What a pity." Fang Chongzheng sighed. "At the end of the previous dynasty, when Emperor Tai'an started his army, he got the tiger talisman from a relative of the Ji clan. So after the founding of the dynasty, he established a rule that relatives of the clan were not allowed to hold the tiger talisman, especially those of the royal family with fiefdoms. However, within a few years, this rule was broken because of Concubine Yu."