Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1634 Questioning
"King Rong'an's move of using a knife to kill someone sounds cruel and clever, but it is actually short-sighted and shallow." Fang Zilan's expression became colder. "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. King Rong'an didn't know that he used General Xiahou to eliminate the Mo family, and there was no one left to use. The defense of the southeast of the Great East is weak, which not only gave the pirates an opportunity to wreak havoc, but if the people of Miluo knew about it, I'm afraid they would make a comeback. For personal gain, the internal fighting has reached this point. It seems like something an overprotected person would do."

"If the facts are really like this, we must protect the Mo family." A Wan's face flashed with uneasiness, "Otherwise, once war breaks out in the southeast, let alone whether you can still hold the position of Duke of Yue, you will definitely have to fight on the battlefield. Then your body..."

Everyone was whispering, but Fang Chongzheng, who was standing among them, was indifferent. All the officials were indignant for Chen Xu. Could it be that they had forgotten the original intention of the establishment of the Censorate, which was that no false statements were allowed?

The Su family was weak and didn't like to offend anyone, so they always acted as peacemakers. Today, the Censorate, under the control of the Su family, was almost like a fence-sitter.

If no one reminds the censors, in the long run, any unfounded rumors will be reported to the higher authorities, which will not only disrupt the court, but may also be used by those with ulterior motives to kill people without shedding blood.

I think Li Shengxuan saw this and allowed Fang Zilan to openly shoot Chen Xu. But...

Fang Chongzheng sighed imperceptibly. In the Censorate, there were people like Chen Xu who were indecisive and opportunistic, as well as people who were upright and prudent. If they were frightened by the current situation and were maliciously threatened a few more times, there would probably be no one in the court who would really dare to speak out.

Zhuge Yu had the same concerns as Fang Chongzheng, but he did not think that far ahead. Instead, he suddenly remembered that during the Lantern Festival not long ago, he met his brother Master Leyuan in Baiye Temple.

At that time, Master Liaoyuan seemed to casually mention that Fang Zilan went to Baiye Temple a few years ago to add oil to the two eternal lamps offered there, and then he vaguely talked about Li Shengxuan's attitude towards her. Although he only said a few words, it was enough to make Zhuge Yu alert.

Even if he couldn't understand Li Shengxuan's attitude towards Fang Zilan, Master Liaoyuan could always see clearly. Since he wanted to give some advice, he had to pay attention.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Yu's expression turned a little cold. After Li Shengxuan summoned the imperial physician to bring Chen Xu back to the palace and everyone left, he followed Li Shengxuan and Fang Zilan away without saying a word.

Li Shengxuan glanced at the two people following behind him, signaled Xiahou Zhang to leave first, and then curled his lips slightly, "I remember the last time I raced with you two was in the northern border."

Fang Zilan and Zhuge Yu were both startled when they heard this, but their surprises were different. The former was thinking about the lingering fear of having narrowly escaped death in the Western Territory, while the latter was thinking about the half-sincere and half-provoking words he said at that time - hoping that His Majesty would obey his wishes.

Li Shengxuan looked at the two people with indescribable expressions on their faces and couldn't help but laugh: "Why do you two have such expressions?"

Fang Zilan coughed lightly and said, "It's nothing. I just haven't raised a bow and shot an arrow for a long time, so my arm is twisted. Your Majesty, don't worry about it."

Zhuge Yu also coughed. He had always admired Fang Zilan's frankness, but after today, he admired her even more. Her acting was even more realistic than his.

"Are you feeling unwell, Lord Zhuge?" Fang Zilan looked at Zhuge Yu. He shook his head and said nothing. For a moment, there was only the sound of the wind in the forest, rustling the branches and leaves on the treetops.

"Fang Zilan, from today on, don't ask about anything other than your government office matters." Li Shengxuan suddenly spoke up and said in a deep voice, "Do you understand what I mean?"

Fang Zilan nodded slightly, "I understand. Your Majesty, rest assured that I will not interfere with Mo Han's implementation of the new law." She paused, and a hint of murderous intent appeared in her eyes. "However, if someone is blind and intends to hurt Mo Han, I will not sit idly by."

"Lord Fang, you..." Zhuge Yu waved his sleeves and didn't say anything else.

Li Shengxuan looked at Fang Zilan steadily, "With me here, you don't need to worry about Mo Han's safety. Just take care of the affairs of the government office. Next month, Di Rong's troops will send envoys to the capital, and Prince Rong'an will also bring the princess to the capital. There must be no mistakes inside or outside the government office."

Fang Zilan's expression was stern. The Dirong tribe paid tribute every year and sent envoys to the capital every April. This was not uncommon. But why did Prince Rong'an come to the capital? With the princess...

As if seeing through her doubts, Zhuge Yu explained, "Princess Rong'an has reached the age of marriage. The Empress Dowager promised Prince Rong'an that he could go to the capital to choose a husband. Although the situation in the capital has changed a lot in just a few months, the marriage of the daughter of a clan member should not be taken lightly."

"So that's how it is." Fang Zilan muttered softly. The government office was in charge of the affairs of the southeast. Apart from the officials of all ranks, the person he dealt with the most was Prince Rong'an.

Since the Mushan Pass Rebellion and the epidemic, Prince Rong'an has been much more law-abiding and courteous when dealing with the government office, hiding his cold and cruel heart and his dirty tricks in secret very well.

As for the Ghost Gate, it seemed that they had no contact with King Rong'an anymore. However, Fang Zilan was clear-headed. Ji Ningtian just didn't let her find out. After all, how could he easily abandon such a powerful chess piece as King Rong'an?

Seeing Fang Zilan thoughtful, Li Shengxuan said calmly, "Since you have an idea, I am relieved."

Know what's going on? Fang Zilan couldn't help but smile bitterly. The last time she met Prince Rong'an, she said that it would be either him or me in the future. She never thought that they would meet again in less than two years.

The capital was undercurrent, and neither she nor Prince Rong'an dared to attack the other in the capital. They were just smiling on the surface, but secretly they had their own evil intentions, and it was best if they could live in peace.

When people are in a foreign land, even celebrating the holidays seems lonely. Fang Zilan felt very uncomfortable when she thought of this. She picked up the wine glass on the table, but the moment she smelled the aroma of wine, she suddenly thought of Awan.

Before she left, Awan had given her many instructions, one of which was not to drink alcohol. Thinking back to Awan's sullen face and exhausted look, she decided to be obedient and put the wine glass back immediately.

Every festive season makes her miss her family, and she still misses Awan. If Vice General Cao hadn't been seriously injured and needed someone to take care of him, Awan would have followed her to Lincheng, and she wouldn't be alone like this.

Seeing Fang Zilan sighing, Murong Xun took the initiative to ask, "Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, Master Fang, are you missing your family?"

(End of this chapter)