Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1823 Bias
"The people from the Jingzhao Prefecture are here again?" Awan couldn't help but ask, looking at Fang Zilan's unapproachable expression.

Fang Zilan nodded perfunctorily, her gaze falling on the blood-stained discarded gauze in Awan's hand. "How is Zirou?"

"It's still the same as always, no response to anything I say." Awan said, waving the discarded gauze in her hand. "If I push her too hard, she'll slap her hands, injuring them again and again. If this continues, her hands will really be ruined."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zilan's face turned ashen, and she said in a deep voice, "Don't force Zirou. If she doesn't react, then she doesn't. Let her recover from her injuries first."

“But…” Awan opened her mouth, then changed her tone unwillingly, “The people from the Prefectural Governor’s Office have come knocking on our door, can’t we fight for justice for Lord Ouyang?”

“Fairness,” Fang Zilan repeated the word, and said with a sigh, “If we want to fight for fairness for Zirou, the Ouyang family must admit their guilt. Among them are her brother, her mother, and even other relatives we don’t know about, all of whom will have to pay the price. Therefore, unless she speaks up herself, no one else can make the decision for her whether or not to fight for this fairness.”

Awan's expression froze. She was preoccupied with the thought that Ouyang Zirou had suffered a tremendous injustice, which should be known to the world, and those who harmed her should pay the price. But she forgot that those who had brought her to this state were her blood relatives. Facing them in court would probably be more painful than having her hand cut off.

“If Lord Ouyang continues to remain silent like this, could it be…” Before A-Wan could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Xiao Xuan’er, who rushed over, “Lord Fang, something has happened to the Ouyang family.”

Fang Zilan's expression was grave. "What happened to the Ouyang family?"

“I’m afraid the head of the Ouyang family is not going to make it.” Xiao Xuan’er said in a low voice, “Madam Ouyang ordered someone to invite the clan’s elders in charge of discipline and to arrest Ouyang Zongrui, saying that she wanted to open the ancestral hall and take action against the family law.”

"It seems that Madam Ouyang will not protect Ouyang Zongrui anymore," Fang Zilan said thoughtfully. "It's just that she still cares about the Ouyang family's reputation and is unwilling to hand Ouyang Zongrui over for punishment."

“But now that things have come to this…” Xiao Xuan’er had barely begun to speak when she saw Qiao Nian helping Ouyang Zirou to the corridor, and she couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “Lord Ouyang!”

Seeing the two approaching, Fang Zilan hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "Something happened to the Ouyang family. Do you want to go back and see?"

Ouyang Zirou's eyes reddened, but she remained silent. Instead, Wang Lingyuan, who had rushed over, panting, said, "Lord Fang, I heard something happened to the Ouyang family, I..."

"Alright, let's go." Fang Zilan gently patted Wang Lingyuan's back to help her catch her breath.

Wang Lingyuan felt the warmth on her back and breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Fang Zilan gratefully, and the other woman gave her a firm look.

In fact, after she was rescued and brought to the Duke of Yue's mansion, she discovered that Fang Zilan was not as cold and ruthless as the outside world had said. Beneath her decisive and ruthless exterior lay a compassionate heart.

Therefore, when Ouyang Zirou had reservations and was unwilling to return to the Ouyang family, Fang Zilan did not force her to go back. And today, when Ouyang Zirou was uneasy and Fang Zilan was also anxious, Fang Zilan's decisiveness and companionship were undoubtedly the best reassurance for them.

No matter what awaits them ahead, as long as Fang Zilan stands behind them, they always find courage.

Fang Zilan sighed helplessly, "Fine, it's not a big deal. You can leave the person here, and I'll send them away later."

Awan tugged at her sleeve, "It's getting late today, why don't we talk about it tomorrow?" Fang Zilan didn't say anything, just nodded, then got up and left.

She walked into the courtyard, leaned back in a chair, looked up at the vast night, felt a tightness in her chest, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

The sudden lifting of her confinement at the manor felt like an unreal illusion. At times, she felt that Li Shengxuan was actually quite easy to understand, while at other times she felt that Li Shengxuan was a man of deep thoughts. The ancient saying that serving a ruler is like serving a tiger is indeed true.

She was thinking in a daze, and before she knew it, she had drifted off to sleep. When she woke up again, it was already bright daylight. There was a thin brocade quilt covering her, which was undoubtedly Cong Rong.

She carried the quilt back to her room to wash up, only to find Awan sitting at the table yawning. Upon seeing her return, Awan suddenly stood up and said, "When did you develop the habit of sleeping outside at night? You'll suffer if you catch a chill."

Fang Zilan gave a faint "hmm," then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "What would happen if I accidentally ate saffron?"

"For you, it's similar to being chilled, causing dizziness, drowsiness, and weakness in your limbs." Awan asked impatiently, "Why did you suddenly think of asking this?"

"Cong Rong accidentally ate saffron..." Fang Zilan had barely opened her mouth when Awan gasped, "Oh my god, then what about the child in her belly...?"

Fang Zilan nodded slightly, "The child is gone, on the very day we left the manor."

“No wonder you were so dizzy that day, and your pulse was so strange. It all makes sense now.” Awan casually took her pulse. “But I remember you said you drank Cong Rong’s tea? Obviously, the saffron was put in the tea. How can this be considered accidental ingestion? It’s clearly poisoned on purpose.”

Fang Zilan relayed the steward's account to Awan, who frowned upon hearing it and said, "I did indeed have someone in the manor buy saffron; the steward wasn't lying about that. But how could he not have noticed the problem with the tea?"

“I also think the steward is suspicious.” Fang Zilan instructed, “From now on, you must be careful and wary of the steward while you are at the manor. We will investigate Cong Rong’s matter slowly when we have time.”

"Okay," Awan agreed, then urged her to wash up as soon as possible. After they were ready, the two went to the front hall for breakfast.

Besides Vice General Cao, Mo Bin and his son Mo Han were also waiting in the front hall early in the morning. When they saw Fang Zilan and A Wan arrive, they were about to greet them when Fang Zilan only greeted Vice General Cao and walked in as if she hadn't seen them.

Awan, who was following behind Fang Zilan, coughed lightly and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

Each of them was preoccupied with their own thoughts, and they ate breakfast absentmindedly. It wasn't until after breakfast was over that Fang Zilan broke the silence, "General Mo, are you taking Mo Han back to Mushan Pass today? I have a favor to ask of you, and I wonder if General Mo would be willing to help?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Bin quickly replied, "Lord Fang, please speak freely. I will go through fire and water without hesitation."

“There’s no need for me to go through fire and water. I just have something I’d like to ask General Mo to pass on to Miss Yun Qinghan at the Yun Family Medical Clinic.” Fang Zilan said, placing the brocade box in front of Mo Bin. “Also, please tell Miss Yun that she must always wear the item in the brocade box with her and be careful in all things.”