Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1537: Unexpected

"Sister, is that you?" Murong Qing's voice came through layers of silver-armored soldiers, so they spontaneously split into two sides and made way.

Xie Chen, who was standing outside, had a gloomy face. He looked coldly at Fang Zilan who had just dismounted from her horse and said sternly, "Madam, are you and Prince Zhongzheng planning a rebellion or treason?"

"Why do you say that, Mr. Xie?" Fang Zilan said calmly, "Our Fang family dare not admit to such a serious crime."

Hearing this, Xie Chen flicked his sleeves. Without waiting for anything else to happen, Fang Zilan quickly walked up to him and whispered, "Mr. Xie, you know who I am best. If I wanted to commit treason, why would I have to wait until now?"

"You..." Xie Chen looked at Fang Zilan deeply, but she seemed unaware and walked through the many silver-armored soldiers to Murong Qing's side. "It's me, I'm back."

Murong Qing raised the corners of his lips. There was neither worry nor joy on his face. Instead, he looked like he was there to watch a show.

Fang Zilan sneered in her heart. Her cheap little husband was really confident. Was he so sure that she would lose?

"Lan'er, are you hurt?" The person who spoke was Fang Chongzheng who was standing at the door. He didn't know how long he had been standing there. When he walked towards Fang Zilan, his steps were a little unsteady.

Seeing this, Fang Zilan glanced at Murong Qing who was sitting upright, "My husband is so rude. The elders in the family are standing, but you can sit still."

"Sister, this is really unfair to me." Murong Qing's smile became wider, but he had no intention of getting up. He just looked up at Fang Zilan and said, "I'm afraid that my father-in-law would not dare to sit down."

"My father has seen all kinds of situations. Could it be that my husband underestimates our Fang family?" Fang Zilan sneered, helped Fang Chongzheng over, and said soothingly, "I'm fine."

Murong Qing opened his mouth, but Fang Zilan spoke first: "At this point, the Queen has issued an order, so I don't need to worry about what's happening in my family."

"What did you say?" Murong Qing was obviously stunned. Xie Chen, who had heard everything Fang Zilan said, also frowned. Where did the Queen's decree come from? What on earth was Fang Zilan up to?

"The Third Miss of the Fang Family and the wife of the Prince Zhongzheng of Miluo are here to convey the Empress's decree—" Fang Zilan spoke word by word, her voice as loud as a bell, "The land occupied by Zhongling Temple will be returned to the people, and the old accounts will be written off, and the deficit will be made up by the Fang Family. This matter will be handed over to Fang Lihui, the current head of the Fang Family, to handle, and Lord Pei Xiaoze will supervise. In addition, Master Ranzhu has surrendered himself, and after the case is investigated and announced to the world, he will work with the monks in the temple to deal with it as appropriate."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Chen asked, "What is Third Miss Fang doing?"

"Pass on the order." Fang Zilan looked at Xie Chen steadily, "Mr. Xie, did you not hear clearly, or do you not believe it?"

Xie Chen remained silent, and Fang Zilan continued to speak, "If you didn't hear it clearly, I will read it again. If you don't believe it, please report it to the emperor and ask His Majesty what's going on."

"Lan'er..." Fang Chongzheng called out softly, but Fang Zilan ignored him and said loudly: "I have burned all the land deeds and account books in Zhongling Temple. Master Randeng confessed his crime and committed suicide. Zhou Lang and others from the Southeast Camp are all witnesses..."

"The Crown Prince's wife is very clever." Xie Chen interrupted Fang Zilan, showing a rare impatience.

It was because he knew that if he took this road, he would be like a dog being driven into a dead end, with no way to retreat.

"Mr. Xie, do you remember what you promised me?" Fang Zilan coughed and pressed, "Or do you want to break your promise, Mr. Xie, and watch me drag the Xiahou family down with me?"

Fang Chongzheng did not say anything else. This was different from the past. This was a matter of tearing the relationship apart. The reason why Fang Zilan had to say one word after another was to leave no room for maneuver so that they could fight to the death.

But who is Xie Chen, and what kind of existence is the Xiahou family? How could they be afraid?

But today, with the Silver Armor Army here, Fang Zilan is not just talking on paper, but actually doing it. If Xie Chen doesn't respond, she will really take action. Xie Chen obviously understands this point. If he really takes action, he will be alone and weak, and the only outcome will be death. The Xiahou siblings went to Zhongling Temple, and I don't know how they are now.

If anything happened to the three of them, the Xiahou family would lose its backbone, the land of Baiyue would not be able to be defended, Dajing would lose its barrier, the Miluo soldiers and the Silver Armor Army would join forces from inside and outside, and the country's destruction would be imminent.

He didn't dare to gamble with the Fang family's peace.

"Since the Queen has issued her decree," Xie Chen heard his own voice, "Let's do what we have to do."

"That's not what I meant..." Zhuge Yu hurriedly opened his mouth, trying to explain, but was interrupted by Fang Zilan, "Ayu, I am sorry for you. But things have come to this point, if I can't get to the bottom of it, I will not let it go."

"You..." Zhuge Yu shook his head, "You are really hopeless."

Hopeless? Fang Zilan thought to herself. Awan had said the same thing about her before. As long as she could save more people, what did it matter if she was hopeless?

As if he had guessed what Fang Zilan was thinking, Zhuge Yu suddenly said, "If you want to see Fu Congnan, I will go with you."

"Ayu..." Fang Zilan was about to refuse, but was blocked by Zhuge Yu, "Since you say you are sorry to me, you should at least show some appreciation, right?"

"It's not the behavior of a gentleman to ask for things at every turn." Fang Zilan was helpless, and Zhuge Yu did not comment, "In the chaos in the southeast, no one can be a gentleman."

"It's different." Fang Zilan said seriously, "At least, in my heart, A Yu is a gentleman."

Zhuge Yu was stunned, as if he had not expected Fang Zilan to say that. Before he could react, he heard her say, "If A-Yu wants to go with me, I have to make three rules with you. You can only stay with General Dugu Ming, and no matter what you hear, you can't come out."

"What do you mean?" Zhuge Yu frowned slightly, but Fang Zilan did not explain in detail. She just set a date with him and did not say much else.

It was not until he went to the prison to see Fu Congnan that Zhuge Yu saw Dugu Ming and his sister and truly understood what Fang Zilan meant.

"Lord Zhuge, why are you here?" Dugu Ming raised his eyebrows and stood in front of his sister cautiously.

Zhuge Yu said calmly, "I came here at the invitation of the Crown Prince's wife. Why did General Dugu come here?"

Dugu Ming did not speak, but Miss Dugu behind him stood up and said, "It seems that Master Zhuge and my brother and I have the same goal for this trip, which is the same thing."

"It is just as Madam said." Zhuge Yu deliberately omitted his name. Miss Dugu understood clearly and said with a bow, "Thank you for your concern, Master Zhuge."

Zhuge Yu returned the greeting, "Madam, you are too kind."

Dugu Ming at the side coughed lightly, "It's almost time. If it's any later, I'm afraid we'll be delayed."