Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1779 Premeditation
“If that’s your attitude, then I might as well lay everything out with you.” Fang Chongzheng stared at Fang Zilan and said before she could speak, “If all you ask for is a corner of the southeast, that’s the best you can do now. Even if you do nothing, Xie Chen will give the world an explanation.”

Fang Zilan took a deep breath. "What if what I want is more than just the southeast corner?"

“That means reaching the heavens.” Fang Chongzheng was not surprised at all. “Let me ask you, what is the heavens?”

“Even if it takes to Li Shengxuan, I’m determined to get this justice.” Fang Zilan didn’t answer directly. Fang Chongzheng shook his head. “What if he’s also part of the injustice? What will you do then?”

Fang Zilan didn't speak, but her outstretched hand clenched into a fist, revealing her helplessness.

"Even Mo Han, who changed the law, knew when to advance and retreat, and dared not uproot it completely. How dare you, who uphold justice, go against the world?" Fang Chongzheng's expression became more stern. "You are now hanging in the balance; if you take another step, everyone will condemn you..."

“Then I cannot back down even a step.” Fang Zilan interrupted Fang Chongzheng. “Even if it means breaking through the sky, I will try.”

"You..." Fang Chongzheng wanted to say something more, but Fang Zilan interrupted him, "Lord Fang, you can't persuade me or stop me. The Fang family and I have come this far with great difficulty. We must not ruin the family's foundation because of me alone."

“Since you have made up your mind, then I will grant your wish.” Fang Chongzheng’s face turned cold, but Fang Zilan smiled. “Thank you for your kindness, Lord Fang.”

After she finished speaking, she bowed to Fang Chongzheng and then left without looking back.

As Fang Chongzheng watched Fang Zilan's retreating figure, a bad premonition welled up in his heart. Sure enough, less than a day after she left, the news of Prince Zhongzheng's poisoning spread throughout the city.

When Zhuge Yu heard the news, Fang Zilan was already standing outside with Xie Chen, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.

After exchanging greetings, Zhuge Yu cut to the chase and asked, "May I ask what brings Mr. Xie and the Crown Prince's wife together?"

"Lord Zhuge, you visited my husband at the Fang family residence the day before yesterday, and he subsequently fell ill. The doctor diagnosed him with poisoning," Fang Zilan questioned loudly. "May I ask, Lord Zhuge, is this matter related to you?"

"It's unrelated." Zhuge Yu denied it outright, but Fang Zilan pressed on, "If it's unrelated, could Lord Zhuge tell me everything you said to my husband that day?"

Zhuge Yu's face was ashen, and he said coldly, "I have no comment."

Fang Zilan stopped pressing the matter and turned to Xie Chen, saying, "Mr. Xie, I've asked all my questions. Please advise on what to do next."

Before Xie Chen could speak, Zhuge Yu interrupted, "Princess Consort, why do you suspect me? There are so many people in the Fang family, how can you guarantee their innocence?"

“My husband has been staying with me at the Fang family’s house for more than a day. If anyone in the Fang family wanted to do something, they wouldn’t have waited until now,” Fang Zilan said calmly. “Besides, given the current state of the Fang family, they would be hoping my husband lives to be a hundred years old.”

“Even so, I am not the only one who went to the Fang family to see the young master…” Zhuge Yu stopped speaking before he could finish.

Fang Zilan continued, "But right after Lord Zhuge met my husband, he was poisoned. Can such a coincidence really happen in this world?"

"Ah Yu, why are you here?" Fang Zilan stared blankly at Zhuge Yu, who then coughed lightly and said, "I am here on His Majesty's orders to transport medicinal herbs."

He coughed after only uttering one sentence, and after a long pause, he continued, "This situation has already been reported to the capital. Sister Lan, rest assured, His Majesty's word is law; he will surely keep you within half a month's notice no matter what. However…" He spoke too quickly, a breath caught in his throat, and he coughed a few more times, covering his face. Seeing this, Fang Zilan frowned deeply, "Ayu, you…"

"Let me finish..." Zhuge Yu said, patting his chest to catch his breath, "I've read the report presented by General Xiahou. It records the letter that Miss Yan'er sent from Linjia Village. The situation in Linjia Village... is not optimistic. Sister Lan, you must be very careful... unless absolutely necessary..."

“I know,” Fang Zilan interrupted him. “Ayu, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.” After she finished speaking, she called out to Deputy General Cao, “Old Cao, please ask Ayu to go back and rest.”

“Sister Lan…” Zhuge Yu looked worried, “The half-month period is… less than six days away.”

"Ayu, do you believe me?" Fang Zilan looked quietly at the haggard person in front of her, and before he could answer, she smiled and said, "I will definitely come out alive."

After she finished speaking, Deputy General Cao, who was standing not far behind Zhuge Yu, understood and stepped forward, saying, "Young Master Zhuge, please go back and rest first."

Zhuge Yu didn't say anything more, but just took a deep look at Fang Zilan and Awan before turning and leaving.

Fang Zilan watched his figure disappear from sight, then saw Lin Jian rushing over, only to be stopped by Deputy General Cao. "Who goes there? Don't barge in!"

Lin Jian ignored Deputy General Cao and instead shouted to Fang Zilan, "Lord Fang, I'll go to Lin Family Village with you!"

"The situation in Linjia Village is unclear, you..." Fang Zilan's words of dissuasion were interrupted by Lin Jian, "I was the one who sent them to Linjia Village, I know where they are. Besides, some of my brothers are from Linjia Village, I'm going to take them home."

When he said his last sentence, his voice seemed to sink to the bottom of the water, making it hard to breathe.

Fang Zilan remained silent, while Lin Jian stared at her expectantly. "Lord Fang, I know Lin Family Village well. Going there won't cause any trouble..."

"Old Cao, let him come over." Fang Zilan didn't listen to him finish speaking and gave the order directly.

Upon hearing the order, Deputy General Cao stepped aside to make way. In that instant, Fang Zilan said, "Lin Jian, let me make this clear from the start. If you lose your life on this trip, I will not be responsible."

"As long as Lord Fang allows me to come along." Lin Jian walked towards them without hesitation. "Life and death are determined by fate, and no one else is to blame."

"Okay." Fang Zilan nodded, glancing at the porcelain jar in Lin Jian's hand. "You only brought this?"

Lin Jian looked bewildered, then realized what was happening. Just as he was about to put the porcelain jar on the ground, Fang Zilan reached out her hand and said, "I'll hold it for you for a while. You wrap your face towel around yourself."

"Thank you, Lord Fang." Lin Jian was about to clasp his hands in greeting, but Fang Zilan raised her hand to stop him. "No need for formalities or nonsense, I'm in a hurry."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jian immediately wrapped a face towel around his neck and took the porcelain jar back from Fang Zilan's hand. "Lord Fang, let's go."

Fang Zilan gave a faint "hmm" and waved to Deputy General Cao, saying, "Old Cao, we're leaving."

Deputy General Cao stood at attention behind them, silently praying for their safe and successful journey.