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Chapter 33 Begging the Prince for Favor
After General Tong left, Tong Zhao'er gathered the Fang family members and publicly announced what her father had said that day.

The family was overjoyed and offered their congratulations.

Fang Yuan, the sister-in-law who had just fallen out with her husband a few days ago, finally got a little bit of benefit and started to flatter and fawn over him, saying all sorts of nice things.

Fang Chengxu felt relieved and full of hope for the future.

He believed that his future father-in-law had connections and influence, and that it would be a piece of cake for him to make a name for himself in the guard and stand out from the crowd.

In the future, there will be no need to risk one's life on the battlefield; high-ranking positions, generous salaries, wealth, and glory will be just around the corner.

The resentment I felt towards Tong Zhao'er these past few days vanished instantly.

Grandma Fang was determined to mortgage or sell her ancestral property to marry Tong Zhao'er. It was a sure-fire way to make money.

However, because they urgently needed money, and this ancestral home was not something ordinary families could afford, it was difficult to sell it quickly. Therefore, the Fang family did not have much control over the price.

The family sat together and discussed for a long time. In the end, Fang Chengxu came up with an idea: to imitate the imperial court's official sale and gather all those who were interested in buying the Fang residence in one place. Starting from a low price, buyers would bid in increments, and the highest bidder would win.

In this way, with more competitors, it can better incentivize these buyers to raise prices, and the cash can be realized on the spot without any further complications.

The only downside is that we'll lose face and might become the laughingstock of the entire city of Fucheng.

In order to successfully marry Tong Zhao'er, what does face matter?

Fang Chengxu immediately spread the news, posting notices everywhere to spread the word.

Sure enough, news that the Fang family had gone bankrupt to marry their new bride spread like wildfire throughout Fucheng.

The people were abuzz with discussion, some envious, some disdainful, and some gloating.

Of course, there were also those who wanted to take advantage of the chaos, such as Lu Xingzhan, who was eager to get involved no matter what.

Shangjing.

After receiving Liang Jiang's letter, Deputy General He secretly contacted Gu Xizhi directly.

The two agreed to meet at a secluded teahouse.

Deputy General He did not hide anything and truthfully told Gu Xizhi the information that Liang Jiang had obtained from Fang Chengxu.

"My guess was right. There is indeed a hidden reason behind Fang Chengxu's victory."

Gu Xizhi asked suspiciously, "Where did you get this information? How could Fang Chengxu easily tell others such a confidential matter?"

Under Liang Jiang's instructions, Deputy General He hesitated slightly and said, "This person is absolutely trustworthy. These words were just Fang Chengxu's slip of the tongue while drunk."

Gu Xizhi did not press the matter further, but pondered for a moment: "To be able to obtain such confidential information from the Xiliang army camp, General Tong's informant in the enemy camp must be quite extraordinary."

“That’s right. That’s why I also think this clue is very important. The person responsible for contacting the spies in Xiliang should still be at the border. Moreover, I already have several suspects. I want to continue investigating.”

"You want to go back to the border?"

"Yes! Your Highness, please mediate between us."

"You have rendered meritorious service this time and have been invited to the capital to receive your reward. My imperial brother should intend to keep you in your post and promote you. If you go back, who knows when you will be able to get another chance."

"I don't care, I just want to find out the truth."

"The Duke of Liangguo must be pleased to have such a loyal subordinate as you in heaven."

"Your Highness, you defied the Emperor in the main hall to protect my wife and the princess. In the past two years, you have never given up investigating the truth behind my Duke's death. I am deeply grateful."

Gu Xizhi sighed softly: "The Duke of Liangguo saved my life and was both my teacher and friend. Moreover, he was loyal to the country and devoted himself to it. He was originally harmed by treacherous people."

I will arrange for you to return to the western border region as soon as possible. I hope everything goes well for you.

Deputy General He hesitated several times before speaking.

"This humble general has another request." Gu Xizhi raised an eyebrow: "Please speak freely."

Deputy General He then slowly uttered, "The daughter of an old friend that I met at the Fang residence last time has a pitiful background. Fang Chengxu is fickle and has married into the General's family."

People always fawn over the powerful and belittle the weak; I fear that she and her daughter, being orphans and widows, will find their situation even more miserable. This humble general wishes to request that Your Highness, at an appropriate time, send her an invitation in your name.

"Rest assured, she is not the kind of person to fawn over others, and she would never take advantage of you, Your Highness. This humble general simply wants the Fang family to know that she is not alone and helpless, and not someone to be bullied."

"She's still living at the Fang family's house?"

"Yes."

Gu Xizhi curled her lips dismissively: "Your old friend's daughter is quite shrewd. She could easily handle the entire Fang family by herself, and she's so familiar with that fake city lord. What else could you possibly be worried about?"

Deputy General He tentatively asked, "Your Highness has seen her before, don't you remember?"

Gu Xizhi was taken aback: "I've seen him before? You mean that dissolute man who impersonated the city lord? I know him?"

Vice General He played along, saying, "He is also from a prominent family in the capital. He must have met Your Highness at the banquet."

Gu Xizhi frowned and thought for a moment, then a thought flashed through her mind: "A scion of a noble family, and someone who studied martial arts on Yuhua Mountain, could he be that person from the Earl's mansion?"

Deputy General He nodded: "Exactly."

"After he went to Yuhua Mountain, the Earl's Mansion felt proud and often mentioned him in front of others, but they hadn't seen him for many years. Last time, however, he recognized him at a glance."

No wonder that Madam Fang, a country bumpkin, was not content with a family as prestigious as the Fang family and instead had an affair with another man.

This second young master of the Lu family is said to be a womanizer, both righteous and wicked, with a silver tongue who knows how to charm women. If he sets his sights on someone, few can escape his clutches.

Not to mention the woman whose husband has been stationed at the border for a year and has not returned home, leaving her alone in her empty room.
Lieutenant General He was unaware that his old friend's daughter was promiscuous and had a close relationship with this Second Young Master Lu, so there was no need for him to take care of her.

However, Vice General He rarely asked for favors, so since he had asked, Gu Xizhi gave him some face.

Then, changing the subject, the two discussed Fang Chengxu's matter for a while before Vice General He bowed and took his leave.

Gu Xizhi then remembered a question she had overlooked: Madam Fang had stayed at Yuhua Mountain and had an affair with the second son of the Earl's Mansion, so what exactly was her identity?
Could it be that Vice General He's mole is Fang Chengxu?
She had already divorced Fang Chengxu and they were now enemies. So how did she manage to get the information from Fang Chengxu?

These questions only flashed through his mind and did not linger, but instead a new question came to mind.

Madam Fang, like the former Duchess, hailed from Yuhua Mountain, sharing the same lineage. And now, the Duchess's long-lost heart-saving pills have reappeared in the Fang family. Could it be that these heart-saving pills were made by Madam Fang herself?

He got up and called Guanqi over, asking, "What was the description of the woman who gave you the heart-saving pills when you went to the Fang family that day? Tell me in detail."

Without hesitation, the observer exclaimed, "It's beautiful!"

Gu Xizhi glared at him: "I've told you to read more books."

Guanqi then added, "I have never seen such a pleasing lady before. She is not as bright and dazzling as Miss Biao, but she is very elegant, like a piece of warm white jade. The more you look at her, the more approachable she becomes, and you feel comfortable in every way."

Is it her?
The Madam Fang I met that day, though elegant and composed, seemed to possess a sharp edge, quite formidable.

He thought for a moment and said, "She must have been the one who donated the medicine. After all, she saved my grandmother's life, so we can't just sit back and not do anything about it."

"Young Master Fu Bai has prepared a thank-you gift, saying he wants to personally visit and express his gratitude."

"Did you tell him the truth?"

Guan Qi shook his head: "That lady repeatedly told me not to tell anyone. So when Young Master asked, I only said that I found it from the Fang family, without explaining the details."

Gu Xizhi glanced at him indifferently: "The Fang family has really gotten a great deal out of this favor. Fine, let's do as Deputy General He said. Another day, you will send a thank-you gift to Madam Fang in my name. It would be best to make a big fuss about it."

“That’s easy to say. I’ve heard that Fang Chengxu’s wedding is imminent, so I’ll go there on the day of his wedding. All the important people in Fucheng will be there, wouldn’t that make her look good?”

(End of this chapter)