Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

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Fang Zilan knocked on Huo Chun'er's door, but there was no movement from inside. She waited for a while and was about to leave when she heard Mr. Liu's voice suddenly rang out, "Miss Zhen, do you have something to do with Chun'er?"

Fang Zilan looked at the person in front of her and said thoughtfully, "It's not a big deal. I think it's the same to ask Mr. Liu for advice."

Mr. Liu's expression froze, and he raised his hand and bowed, making a gesture of invitation, "Miss Zhen, please."

Fang Zilan nodded slightly and went to the private room in the building with Mr. Liu. Mingxiang, who followed closely behind, exchanged glances with Awan. Mingxiang followed, while Awan wandered around the building as if she had nothing to do.

"The two girls following Miss Zhen are not simple." Mr. Liu pondered for a moment, and his gaze moved from Awan downstairs to Mingxiang upstairs, and finally fell on Fang Zilan.

"Mr. Liu, you are too kind." Fang Zilan poured herself a cup of tea. "She is just smarter than ordinary girls."

"Miss Zhen, there's no need to be so modest." Mr. Liu took the teapot from Fang Zilan and poured himself a cup of tea. "I wonder what Miss Zhen wants to ask?"

"Mr. Liu, have you ever heard of the Mountain Worship Ceremony?" Fang Zilan asked directly. Mr. Liu's hand trembled as he held the tea. "Is this what Miss Zhen is talking about, the Mountain Worship Ceremony that is passed down among bandits?"

"That's right." Fang Zilan said lightly, "I thought about what Miss Huo said that night for a long time, and vaguely guessed where her father, Master Huo, got the news from."

"I don't understand what Miss Zhen said." Mr. Liu put the teacup back on the table. Fang Zilan raised her eyebrows, "Mr. Liu, are you daring to say that but not to admit it?"

"I didn't say anything." Mr. Liu's eyes were more alert. "People never ask where the news of Qianjinfang comes from. This is the rule. I think Miss Zhen should be someone who understands the rules."

"There are exceptions to everything." Fang Zilan took a sip of tea and casually threw the teacup on the table. Her almost arrogant voice rang out along with the knocking sound, "Rules are meant to be broken."

As soon as she finished speaking, cracks appeared on the teacup, as if it would fall apart in an instant, but it still maintained its intact shape. Only the water stains on the edges revealed the fact that it was broken.

Seeing this, Mr. Liu restrained his expression and asked, "Miss Zhen, are you really from Qianjinfang?"

"What do you think, Mr. Liu?" Fang Zilan asked instead of answering. Mr. Liu said calmly, "Sincerity is required to pay homage to the mountain leader. If Miss Zhen is unwilling to tell the truth, there is nothing to say."

"It would be great if Mr. Liu has a way." Fang Zilan smiled, "However, my identity is special, so I can only reveal it during the mountain visit. If I tell you now, I'm afraid it will scare Mr. Liu."

"Miss Zhen, it's not as easy as you think to pay respect to the mountain leader." Mr. Liu's expression became more serious. "The specific situation varies from person to person. You may even lose your life after escaping death."

"If Shangguan Min stays in the army, don't embarrass him. If he leaves the capital and returns to the barbarians..." Fang Zilan paused and said word by word: "If he provokes a dispute and comes, you will kill him." Kill him. If he just wants to take care of his people and strive for peace for both sides, please save his life."

Huangfu Xin pondered for a long time and said in a low voice: "Master Fang has good intentions, I hope Shangguan Min will not let him down."

"Shangguan Min has a very good heart and should not be in disgrace." Fang Zilan smiled, "After all, we are master and disciple. I will take care of things while I am still able. How about it, General Huangfu, are you willing to do this?" "I will promise Lord Fang." Huangfu Xin agreed readily. Fang Zilan picked up the teacup, "I will use tea instead of wine to thank General Huangfu. I wish the general all the best and peace and harmony in the northern border."

Huangfu Xin also picked up the teacup and clinked it with Fang Zilan's. Amid the crisp sound, the two smiled at each other.

After that, Fang Zilan drank two more cups of tea and then said goodbye and went back home.

The next day, the Huangfu family left Beijing and returned to the northern border. Fang Zilan wrote letters to Zhong Yao, Qi Yuming and Lao Li respectively. The letters did not mention Shangguan Min's thoughts, but only asked them to take good care of Shangguan Min and not let him run around again.

A Wan sent the letter out for Fang Zi Lan. When she came back, she saw her staring at the blue sky outside the window in a daze. She couldn't help but walk up to her and said, "You finally have a day off, why do you still look so worried?"

Fang Zilan didn't answer. Awan tugged at her sleeve and said, "March is the best time to go out for an outing. How about we..."

She was just halfway through her words when Cao Hong interrupted her with a shout, "Boss!"

A Wan glared at him in dissatisfaction, but saw that Cao Hong looked a little anxious. She asked curiously, "Didn't you go to the new mansion to buy some things? Why are you back so soon?"

"I just found out something and came to tell you, Boss." Cao Hong said, looking at Fang Zilan, "Boss, I heard that Di Rong's tribe and Persia have started fighting."

Fang Zilan frowned slightly, and before she could ask more questions, she saw Xiao Xuaner rushing over, "Master Fang, there is news from Di Rong's tribe."

"A fight broke out with Persia?" Fang Zilan asked, and Xiao Xuan'er nodded, "Yes, the two sides are at a stalemate, and the Persian king sent an envoy with a letter to Dajing to ask for accountability. I think the delegation will arrive in a few days."

Awan was puzzled and asked, "The Dirong tribe is sandwiched between Dajing, Persia and Miluo. They are used to changing their attitude according to the situation. Why did they suddenly start a fight with Persia?"

Xiao Xuaner explained: "The cause of this battle was that some robbers robbed a Persian merchant caravan, killed people and robbed goods, and then hid in the Dirong tribe. However, the Dirong leader Hatum refused to acknowledge him, and a dispute arose between the two sides, and then they started fighting."

Fang Zilan asked, "What is the identity of the robber? Is he from Dirong, Miluo, or Dajing?"

"It's the people of Dajing." Xiao Xuan'er said in a deep voice: "The caravan that was robbed was the Sassan family of Persia. Fortunately, the head of the Sassan family is a great nobleman in charge of Persia now, and he is very sensible. In addition, he remembered your favor, Lord Fang, for the robbery in Xiguan City. He not only spoke for Dajing, but also advised the Persian king not to make enemies with Dajing, which destroyed the diplomatic relations between the two countries for many years. The Persian king only sent an envoy to hold him accountable. Otherwise, I'm afraid he would have fought with Dajing."

"It sounds like Dirong's tribe is in the wrong. Even when it was brought to His Majesty, Hatumu refused to respond." Fang Zilan said dimly, "But Hatumu is a very cunning fence-sitter. If he defends the robbers and takes the opportunity to sow discord between Dajing and Persia..."

She didn't say anything else. Awan curled her lips and said, "We in Dajing did nothing, but we were given a hot potato. The Dirong tribe is really not a good thing. Let the Persians destroy them!"

"It is indeed an unprovoked disaster." Xiao Xuan'er echoed. Fang Zilan shook her head and said, "That's not the case. Di Rong is a subordinate department of Dajing. If something happens, Your Majesty will have to ask about it no matter what. But compared to other subordinate departments, Di Rong is indeed a troubled one."