Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1654 Tie
"The ghost marriages of the noble families all have their own rules. But it's not easy, I think Miss Fu also knows that." Xiao Xuan'er said while thinking: "Since Lord Wen has no descendants, there will be a branch to adopt, but they still need to be raised by the mistress. Therefore, even if it is a ghost marriage, it will not be buried for a short time. Over time, who knows what will happen?"

After Xiao Xuan'er finished speaking, she added, "There is another piece of news that the Crown Prince's wife needs to know."

"What news?" Fang Zilan's face showed no expression. Xiao Xuan'er said faintly, "Official position."

Fang Zilan suddenly realized, "Lord Wen's death in office was an accident. His position was taken over by... Wen Ran?"

"Yes." Xiao Xuan'er nodded. "The incident happened suddenly, and the laws of Dajing are like this. Now, does the wife of the prince still want evidence?"

"According to what you said, why couldn't Fu Mingyue marry the deceased Lord Wen?" Fang Zilan asked. Xiao Xuan'er lowered her eyes and said, "The following is Qianjinfang's speculation, for reference only by the Crown Prince's wife."

She took a deep breath and said, "Miss Fu is getting married. First, she wants to break away from the Fu family. After all, the case of Fu Congnan has many connections, and the entire Fu family cannot withstand an investigation. Second, ..."

As she spoke, a hint of hesitation flashed across her face, "I'm afraid it's for the Wen family's property."

"What family property?" Fang Zilan frowned. Xiao Xuan'er explained, "Although everyone now talks about the five families in Lingnan, the only family that has been prosperous since the previous dynasty is the Wen family. From the previous dynasty's Concubine Shu to..."

"Who are you talking about?" Fang Zilan interrupted Xiao Xuan'er and repeated, "The former Shufei, the mother of this dynasty's Yuning Prince Ji Ningtian, is from the Wen family. Thanks to this queen, the Wen family transformed from a merchant selling herbs to a powerful family in Lingnan."

"You mean, the Wen family also had a hand in the smuggling of poisonous insects and poisonous plants?" Fang Zilan's expression turned cold. Xiao Xuan'er remained silent, so she continued to talk to herself, "No wonder Lord Wen couldn't sit still for a long time. He has cleared his family of all charges."

"If I had gotten away with it, I wouldn't have been so upset." Xiao Xuan'er sighed, "I wouldn't have lost my life."

"So, Qianjinfang suspected that Wen Ran killed Lord Wen?" Fang Zilan restrained her expression, and Xiao Xuan'er nodded and said, "Yes, even if we don't talk about the official position, it can divert attention. Now the five families in Lingnan are in danger, and Master Wen is a so-called Jianghu man. Now that he comes back to take over the Wen family, it has a bit of the meaning of the past being over."

"The past is over?" Fang Zilan repeated these four words, curling her lips with a smile, "Lord Wen's hands may not be clean. What good can it be if Wen Ran and Zixiu are involved? If a man from Jianghu wants to move around in the officialdom, why not give him a try."

"Then we..." Xiao Xuan'er asked tentatively. Fang Zilan shook her head. "There's no need to do anything. The stumbling block of the Wen family is someone else."

"That's fine." Xiao Xuan'er breathed a sigh of relief. "The current situation is complicated, and the Crown Prince's wife really shouldn't get too deeply involved."

"Is there any news from the capital?" Fang Zilan started the conversation. "The prince and I have stayed here for quite some time. Is there any news in the capital?"

"Not yet." Xiao Xuan'er hesitated, "But Miluo sent a letter asking why the prince has not arrived in Beijing yet."

Fang Zilan snorted coldly, "Did you see that? People who are at the center of a storm will always have eyes watching them, and even fewer obstacles to avoid."

"Now that you all heard clearly..." Awan turned his head slightly and looked at Fang Zilan, as if he wanted her to take over the conversation, but unexpectedly she took out the fire certificate.

Lit it, and then threw it into the box without any hesitation. In an instant, all the documents were burned to the ground, and only the sky-high flames lit up Fang Zilan's eyes.

Zhou Lang opened his mouth. He wanted to question Fang Zilan, could he not care about anything for the sake of the Fang family? But today, he couldn't ask any questions because he didn't have any luck.

All the soldiers in the southeast camp behind him were waiting for Zhou Lang to speak, but they only waited for a word to withdraw the troops.

Fang Zilan watched Zhou Lang lead his troops and leave, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. However, before she could let out her breath, she heard the people living in the temple talking about it, pointing their fingers at her. "What crime has Zhongling Temple committed by sheltering us?"

"Yes, we donated those lands voluntarily, even the Queen has no control over them!"

Public opinion is like the wind, driving the raging fire higher and higher.

Fang Zilan stabilized her figure and raised her voice: "All those whose land has been occupied by Zhongling Temple can take back their own land if they come down the mountain now. If not, I will be involved in other disputes. I'm afraid today..."

She paused, coughed slightly and said, "My life is not guaranteed."

Hearing this, Zhou Lang stopped. He turned around, his eyes crossed the firelight and fell on Fang Zilan. She was clearly at the end of her strength, but she still stood upright, and every word seemed to be critical.

As expected, after Fang Zilan finished speaking, people began to whisper, and then someone boldly asked: "Are the words of the Crown Prince's wife true? The Queen..."

"My wife, I am true to her word." As if she was out of control, Awan interrupted the man and said in a deep voice: "With the empress as a guarantee and the Fang family's financial resources as proof, do you have any questions?"

Hearing this, Fang Zilan felt sour in her heart. Yes, the Queen is the guarantor, and the Fang family’s financial resources are proof. But what if the Fang family loses the queen and the family is exterminated?
At least, with her around, the Fang family would never reach that point.

As if sensing her uneasiness, Awan leaned towards her, blocking most of the gazes on her. "What's the matter? I don't have much patience. Although I agreed to what my elder sister said, if you don't appreciate it, it doesn't matter if I give up..."

"Thank you, Queen! Thank you, Madam Prince!"

"The Queen is the Bodhisattva who is here to save us..."

Seeing this, Awan sneered. This group of people became really fast. He immediately waved his hands and motioned for them to go down the mountain.

So Zhou Lang gave an order to his soldiers to escort the people down the mountain first and then withdraw the troops.

Only Fang Zilan remained standing there, looking at Awan and laughing softly, and asked knowingly: "Who did you learn this from?"

"Why, do they look alike?" Awan turned around and Fang Zilan smiled and shook her head, "Not even close."

After she finished speaking, she ignored Awan's dissatisfaction and walked towards Hongtai in the corner, stretched out her hand and said, "It's time to return my sword to me."

Awan then noticed that Hongtai was leaning against the wall, his whole body heaving, and he gritted his teeth and said, "No."

"Why are you trying to be brave at a time like this?" Fang Zilan said helplessly, "The Plum Sword is in my hand, you still have a chance of survival."

"What about you?" Hong Tai frowned, but Fang Zilan did not answer. Instead, she turned around and called Zhou Lang, "General Zhou, please send the Crown Prince's wife and her servants down the mountain..."

"Zi Xiu!" Hong Tai interrupted Fang Zi Lan coldly, and A Wan also reacted suddenly, "I won't leave!"