Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1804 Desperate Death
There is only one Fang family in the capital, but there are several Fang residences.

The residences of the Prime Minister's family and the merchant family were separated by only a wall, both located in the east of the city, yet they displayed different gates. Although they were essentially one family, their paths diverged: one served in the imperial court, while the other went into business.

When Fang Zilan rode her horse past the Fang family residence of the Prime Minister, she couldn't help but stop for a moment.

Through the door and wall, she could vaguely see the top corner of the innermost pavilion. She knew that was Baoxiu Pavilion, her former boudoir.

"Boss?" Deputy General Cao called out to her tentatively, only to see her dismount and walk through the snow. "The Fang residence is not far ahead. Let's walk there."

She offered an explanation, but it was unclear whether she was explaining it to Deputy General Cao or speaking it to herself.

"Alright." Deputy General Cao reined in his horse and followed behind Fang Zilan, the two of them heading towards the Fang residence together.

As dawn broke, the night watchmen had just left the streets. At this hour, few people were out and about, making the place somewhat deserted.

The two arrived at the gate of the Fang residence, only to find it tightly closed. So, Deputy General Cao stepped forward and knocked on the door.

After the servant guarding the Fang residence opened the gate, Fang Zilan directly stated her purpose, but the servant said, "Lord Fang, your timing is really unfortunate. My young master went back to his ancestral home in Jiangnan to celebrate the New Year a few days ago and is not in the capital."

Fang Zilan paused for a moment, then left the Fang family with Deputy General Cao.

After the two returned to the manor, Awan approached them and asked, "So, what did Fang Lihui say?" After Vice General Cao explained the situation to her, all three fell silent.

After a long silence, it was Deputy General Cao who broke the silence first, "Boss, what do we do now?"

Fang Zilan did not answer, but simply walked back to the inner room.

Deputy General Cao looked at Awan, and heard her say, "Let her be alone and have some peace and quiet."

Fang Zilan sat at the table, took out the token symbolizing the status of the nine high-ranking officials, and ran her fingers over the patterns on it. What came to mind was what Li Shengxuan had said to her that day: "I am your support. You just need to move forward."

However, the person who said such things later said something that made her feel wronged after the New Year's opera.

Feeling wronged?
Actually, she wasn't aggrieved at all; on the contrary, she felt a strong determination to move forward and make everyone afraid to underestimate her.

However, if anything were to happen to the people of the North now, she would feel truly wronged.

These iron-willed men who guard the borders and defend the frontiers, amidst the vast world of war and conquest, should not have been drawn into the murky waters of power struggles.

If anyone dares to harm the people of the Northern Border in an attempt to eliminate her, she will not let that person get away with it, no matter who they are.

Once a Duke of the Northern Kingdom, always a protector of the heart.

From the moment she took that position, she understood the weight of the word "responsibility".

Fang Zilan's expression was as cold as ice, and the cruel killing intent in her eyes was tinged with a resolute determination.

She will not move unless the enemy makes a move, but she will not sit idly by and wait for death; she will make sure to teach them a lesson.

As soon as the two arrived at the palace gate, they saw Deputy General Cao, who had been waiting outside since early morning. Upon seeing them come out, he jumped up and down excitedly, "Boss, Miss Awan!"

"Old Cao, what brings you here?" Fang Zilan asked, looking at Awan. "Did you send Old Cao?"

“Someone from the palace sent word that you left the palace today, my lord,” Deputy General Cao hurriedly explained. “I haven’t seen you and Miss Awan for several days, and I was very worried, so I rushed over as soon as I heard the news.”

Hearing this, Fang Zilan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She gently raised the corners of her lips and asked, "How is the situation in the Northern Border now?" "It's all resolved." Deputy General Cao breathed a sigh of relief. "The verdict on Lord Wei's side is out. It's said that Lu Zhizhang framed them. Lord Qi and Old Li are both safe and sound."

"Where is Lord Zhong Yao?" Fang Zilan asked Deputy General Cao as she pulled on the reins and mounted her horse.

"Lord Zhong Yao is also safe and sound, boss, you can rest assured." Vice General Cao's joy was evident on his face. "When Lord Wei's trial results came out, I sent a letter to Old Li, and it should arrive in the next couple of days."

"Okay." Fang Zilan nodded slightly. "Remember to let me know when you receive a reply."

"Of course." Vice General Cao rode up behind Fang Zilan and said gratefully, "It's just that you've had a hard time this time, Boss."

"It wasn't hard work at all," Fang Zilan smiled slightly. "It's good that everything is resolved."

"Yes," Awan said with a sigh, "thankfully, it was a close call. But..."

She paused abruptly, then changed the subject, "What is that?"

Fang Zilan followed her gaze and saw that the notice board outside the imperial city was crowded with people, which aroused her curiosity.

Just as she was about to dismount and take a look, she saw that Awan had already jumped off her horse and was running and jumping into the crowd.

Fearing that A-Wan's horse would run away, Deputy General Cao quickly dismounted and grabbed the reins of her horse.

Fang Zilan and Deputy General Cao stood outside the crowd with their horses. After a while, they saw Awan come out and excitedly say to them, "His Majesty has sent people to post notices."

"What notice?" Fang Zilan frowned slightly, while Awan explained excitedly, "It's about the case in the Northern Border. In the notice, His Majesty not only ordered the Lu family to be severely punished, but also listed in detail the actions of the soldiers in the Northern Border, saying that they had worked hard and made great contributions in guarding the border and should not be framed by people with ulterior motives. It can be considered as clearing the name of everyone in the Northern Border!"

"Us?" Fang Zilan raised an eyebrow and looked at Awan, who nodded as if she hadn't noticed anything. "Yes, it's us from the Northern Territory."

Fang Zilan smiled, while Deputy General Cao looked grateful. "His Majesty has treated us well. The case in the Northern Border has dragged on for so long that everyone except those involved has almost forgotten about it. Now that His Majesty has personally announced it to the world, it is enough to bring the attention of the people back to the forefront."

Fang Zilan nodded slightly, agreeing with Vice General Cao's words.

Unless one has personally experienced the pain, most people will remain indifferent and detached from the facts, let alone how many people truly remember them.

Centuries later, it will all be nothing more than a few words on a thin sheet of paper, and a few strokes of the pen will cover it up.

Although Li Shengxuan's actions could not completely change anything, they were enough to serve as a warning to the world.

Some things, some people, should never be forgotten.

For some reason, she suddenly remembered what Li Shengxuan had told her before—"Those who carry firewood for the masses should not be left to freeze to death in the wind and snow."

Li Shengxuan's actions today are not only helping those who carry firewood survive in the wind and snow, but also providing them with an umbrella to shelter them from the storm.

Just like that day outside the Jade Palace, when he held up the umbrella for her.

This time, she finally believed that he wasn't just superficially trying to win people over, but also genuinely sincere.

In any case, now that the dust has settled, she can finally put her mind at ease.

(End of this chapter)