I am a prince in Zhutian Films

Chapter 385 Ouyang Xu's Death
The two returned to their half-covered state, and the guests in the teahouse had already left.

Ge Zhaodi saw off the last customer, bought a candy man and put it in front of the counter. Then she hummed a little tune and skipped to the kitchen.

Sun Sanniang, who was busy cleaning up the dishes, looked up and saw the sugar man, and her eyes couldn't help but turn red.

Zhao Pan'er led Zhao Wei into the house and happened to see this scene. She walked straight towards Sun Sanniang, patted her, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Do you miss your Zifang?"

"You're back." Sun Sanniang smiled bitterly and nodded. "He couldn't walk when he saw the sugar man since he was a child. We have been in Tokyo for so long. I don't know if this little rascal is living well with his father now? He has grown so fast. I don't know if his aunt, who is closer to him than his own mother, has made new clothes for him."

Zhao Pan'er knew that although Sun Sanniang usually kept silent about the past, she would miss Fu Zifang when she was free, so she comforted him softly, "Didn't the person who exchanged the money last time say that Zifang was fine? Zifang is still young, so it's inevitable that he will make mistakes. When he grows up and becomes sensible, he will naturally know his mistakes. When we expand our business, we will bring him to Tokyo to study hard, and your ladyship's phoenix crown and bridal veil will definitely be indispensable."

Sun Sanniang no longer dared to hope for these things, and could only force a smile: "Thank you for your good words, but every time I think of his face when he refused to acknowledge me as his mother, my heart is blocked."

"Well, let me interrupt." Zhao Wei stepped forward and said, "It's not that passing the imperial examination can earn an imperial decree for your parents or wife. Even if you pass the imperial examination, whether you can earn an imperial decree depends on whether you can gain special favor from the government. For example, this year's new number one scholar, Shen Jiayan, has no chance of getting an imperial decree."

Zhao Pan'er slapped him in anger: "Sanniang is already sad, and you still say that."

"Sometimes the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Now you tell Sanniang that if Fu Zifang passes the imperial examination, he can earn her an imperial decree. Although it can comfort Sanniang, but if Fu Zifang fails to pass the examination, or even if he passes the examination but fails to obtain an imperial decree, it will make Sanniang even more sad. For some things, it is best not to have hope from the beginning."

Zhao Wei was not optimistic about Fu Zifang at all.

As the saying goes, a child's character can be seen at the age of three. There is some truth to this. Not to mention his greedy and playful nature, his ungrateful nature of being loyal to his mother. Whether he will be good to Sun Sanniang in the future depends on whether Sun Sanniang is valuable.

Zhao Pan'er remained silent, while Sun Sanniang smiled bitterly: "Your Highness is right. There are some things that we really shouldn't expect."

Zhao Wei nodded: "Although I have only met Fu Zifang once, I don't think he can pass the imperial examination. But you don't have to worry about whether he is living well in Qiantang, because my people are already on the way to Beijing with him."

"Ah?" Sun Sanniang exclaimed.

Zhao Pan'er asked directly: "What's going on?"

"The Gao family was looking for information about you before and sent people to Qiantang. Then Fu Zifang was betrayed by them over a meal. My people happened to be there at the time, so they brought Fu Zifang to Tokyo. He is on his way now." After Zhao Wei explained, he looked at Sun Sanniang and smiled faintly, "Madam Sun, as the saying goes, a young tree will not grow straight if it is not pruned. Sometimes scolding alone is useless, and you have to beat it."

Sun Sanniang panicked: "Yes, Your Highness. When he arrives in Tokyo, I will definitely teach him a lesson."

Zhao Pan'er wanted to say something when suddenly there was a burst of fierce dog barking outside.

At this time, Ge Zhaodi also ran out from the kitchen: "The dog I bought today, did it catch the thief?"

Before he could finish his words, a cry for help was heard outside. The three of them ran out without saying anything, and then saw Du Changfeng being chased by two vicious dogs in the teahouse courtyard.

Sun Sanniang blew a whistle to stop two big yellow dogs with shiny fur. She and Ge Zhaodi, who was running in front, each pulled a dog apart. The big yellow dog caught the bad guy as soon as it arrived and was wagging its tail excitedly, as if trying to take credit from Sun Sanniang and Ge Zhaodi.

"What's going on?" Zhao Pan'er asked in confusion.

"Today Du Changfeng came to cause trouble, so Zhaodi went to buy two dogs." Sun Sanniang briefly explained, handed the dog leash to Zhao Paner, strode forward, picked up Du Changfeng who had fallen to the ground, and said angrily: "Why are you here again!"

The embarrassed Du Changfeng didn't care about much, and shouted in pain: "Hurry up and run, it will be too late, the Gao family will come to trouble you soon."

Zhao Pan'er handed the dog leash to Ge Zhaodi and said to Du Changfeng, "Don't be anxious. Tell me what happened slowly."

Du Changfeng was extremely anxious and pushed them out. "Gao Guancha's men just came to the academy and blocked me to ask about Ouyang Xu's affairs in Qiantang. I didn't tell them that you were doing business here, but the Gao family has connections everywhere. If they find out... just believe me, leave quickly, leave quickly!"

Ge Zhaodi has been in Tokyo for a long time and had even been in trouble because of the Gao family's visit. Now when she heard what Du Changfeng said, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

However, Zhao Pan'er and Sun Sanniang looked calm. They turned around to look at Zhao Wei who was walking out, and they became calmer.

Sun Sanniang said calmly: "It's okay, the Gao family doesn't dare to do anything to us."

Zhao Pan'er said with some surprise: "So you are so anxious to report the news. Thank you very much. I have met Gao Guancha before. He knows about my store. We have already resolved the issue with the Gao family."

Du Changfeng was stunned, and then said anxiously: "We have to be careful. Even if Gao Guancha doesn't care, what about Gao Hui? I told you that she is so cruel and ruthless. Any woman who has approached Ouyang has been made to suffer a fate worse than death by her. You should hide quickly."

Zhao Pan'er shook her head: "I have also met the Gao family's wife. She is not as bad as you say. As far as I know, the things you told me were all done by her nanny without her knowledge. She didn't know."

"But Ouyang said..."

"What Ouyang Xu said may not be true." Zhao Wei interrupted calmly.

Hearing the familiar yet unfamiliar voice, Du Changfeng quickly put on his glasses, looked over, and was involuntarily startled.

"Han... Your Highness King Han, why are you here?"

"Why, can't I be here?" Zhao Wei asked with a smile, walked to Zhao Pan'er and said, "I remember your name is Du Changfeng, right? You are good friends with Tanhualang, it seems you don't know about him yet."

"I wonder what Your Highness is talking about?" Du Changfeng asked cautiously.

Zhao Wei did not answer, but looked out of the yard.

Following his gaze, I saw a luxurious carriage slowly driving in, accompanied by a group of servants.

The carriage stopped in the yard and the people in the carriage came out. It was Gao Hui and her personal maid Chuntao.

Seeing Zhao Wei present, Gao Hui immediately bowed.

"Your Highness, your servant greets you."

Gao Hui's eyes were extremely red and swollen, and it seemed that she already knew about Ouyang Xu's death.

Zhao Wei waved his hands and said nothing.

"Madam Gao, why are you here?" Zhao Pan'er asked.

Gao Hui bowed slightly and replied, "I left in a hurry this morning. I came here to thank you."

After saying that, Gao Hui gave Chuntao a look, and Chuntao hurried forward, handed the box in her hand to Sun Sanniang, and then respectfully presented a gift list to Zhao Paner.

"Madam Zhao, thank you so much this morning."

"No need to do that." Zhao Pan'er suddenly realized, glanced at the gift list, and was shocked. She quickly looked at Gao Hui and declined politely, "Madam Gao, this is too expensive. I am ashamed to accept such a big gift."

"Take it. Others may think this gift is valuable, but it is nothing to the Gao family." Zhao Wei said, looking at Gao Hui: "Gao Hui, do you think what I said is right?"

"Your Highness, this makes sense." Gao Hui nodded and advised, "Madam Zhao, please accept it, otherwise I will feel uneasy."

Zhao Pan'er was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Then I won't be polite to Madam Gao. Madam Gao, how about coming into the store and having a seat?"

Gao Hui shook her head and bowed to Zhao Wei again: "Your Highness, I have something else to do at home. I will take my leave now."

Zhao Wei hummed lightly and said nothing.

Gao Hui turned around and walked a few steps before turning back and saying, "Madam Zhao, I think I should tell you this. Ouyang Xu is dead."

"what?"

Du Changfeng, Zhao Pan'er, and Sun Sanniang were stunned for a moment. Zhao Pan'er reacted the fastest. She asked in disbelief, "What did you say? Ouyang Xu, he's dead?"

Sun Sanniang also came to her senses and said in shock: "I met him two days ago when I went to buy vegetables. How could he die suddenly? Is it true?" Gao Hui did not give any response and got on the carriage with Chuntao's help.

Then, the three of them turned to look at Zhao Wei at the same time.

Zhao Wei nodded: "You heard it right, Ouyang Xu is dead. According to the news from the morning court today, he and his old servant died at the hands of the hat monster. The Gao family is also responsible for investigating the case because of their relationship with him. It is probably for this reason that the Gao family went to find Du Changfeng."

Zhao Pan'er was completely stunned. The impact of this news on her was really too great.

However, she was not sad about Ouyang Xu's death, but the news was too sudden, making her feel absurd.

"Your Highness, Ouyang Xu, is he really dead? Is it confirmed?"

After all, they were lovers who had been in love for three years. Zhao Wei could understand Zhao Pan'er's shock when he suddenly heard the news of his death. He nodded and said, "Well, Ouyang Xu is indeed dead. His body should be in the Ministry of Justice. Do you want me to take you to see it?"

After getting a positive answer again, Du Changfeng called out "Ouyang" in grief and ran out of the yard.

Zhao Pan'er shook her head and said nothing.

For a moment, she didn't know how to describe her mood at this moment, happy, sad, melancholy, relaxed...

However, Sun Sanniang, who hated evil and was a bit thick-skinned, couldn't help but burst into laughter and clapped her hands.

"Good, that's great. Ouyang Xu, that ungrateful and heartless villain, deserved to die. If he didn't die, it would be unjust. It's good that he died."

At this time, Song Yinzhang came from the teahouse and heard the second half of Sun Sanniang's words. He couldn't help but ask, "Sister Sanniang, who died?"

"Ouyang Xu is dead."

"Ah?" Song Yinzhang was startled and asked curiously, "How did he die?"

"No matter how he died, people like him deserve to die."

Song Yinzhang was stunned, then nodded in agreement: "Yes, Sister Sanniang, you are right. Ouyang Xu deserved to die. He did so many bad and dirty things that even God couldn't bear to see it."

Zhao Wei took over the conversation and looked at Zhao Pan'er: "Madam Sun and Madam Song are right. It is not a pity for an ungrateful person like Ouyang Xu to die."

Zhao Pan'er seemed not to have heard what Zhao Wei said and was still immersed in her own emotions.

Seeing this, Sun Sanniang coughed twice and reminded him: "Pan'er, what are you thinking about? People like Ouyang Xu deserved to die. Now that he is dead, you should be happy."

Noticing Sun Sanniang's eyes, Zhao Pan'er finally realized that her current man was Zhao Wei, and she really shouldn't think about other men in front of him.

So, she quickly looked at Zhao Wei and explained, "I just...his death was too sudden. But it's good this way. I've finally broken off all ties with him."

Zhao Wei nodded: "I understand. Ouyang Xu is already dead. Don't think about it anymore. There's no need to be sad for that kind of person."

"Yes, I know."

Zhao Wei opened his mouth and found Shuangxi rushing over with an anxious look on his face. He suppressed what he wanted to say and said, "Pan'er, I may have something urgent to do, so I'll leave first."

Without waiting for Zhao Pan'er to answer, he walked straight towards Shuangxi.

"what's up?"

Shuangxi lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness, the emperor suddenly fell into a coma, and the queen urgently summoned you to the palace."

Unfortunately, they were quite far away and their voices were not loud, so Zhao Pan'er and the others did not hear them. They could only see them hurrying away.

Zhao Pan'er panicked: "I just...is he angry?"

Xiao Cui, who had come out at some point, shook her head and glanced at the direction where Zhao Wei and the others left: "Madam Zhao, His Highness is not that stingy. It looks like he has something urgent to do."

Zhao Pan'er seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and asked quickly, "Really?"

Xiao Cui nodded and said nothing.

Sun Sanniang also spoke to comfort her, "Pan'er, don't think too much. His Highness is not a petty person. And Ouyang Xu, if he dies, then that's it. His Highness is much better than Ouyang Xu, and he's so kind to you. Don't mention Ouyang Xu in front of His Highness again."

Song Yinzhang nodded in agreement: "Yes, Sister Pan'er, Sister Sanniang is right. His Highness is so good to you, you shouldn't think about Ouyang Xu anymore. Although His Highness is broad-minded, any man cannot accept that you are thinking about another man in your heart."

"I didn't." Zhao Pan'er defended anxiously, "I'm not the kind of woman who is fickle. I didn't miss Ouyang Xu. I just felt that Ouyang Xu's death was too sudden and I felt a little complicated. Don't worry, I won't miss him anymore."

Having said that, she really did not have any feelings for Ouyang Xu anymore, but after all, she had given so much to Ouyang Xu in the past three years, and it was not something she could forget with just a few words.

However, because she had long been disappointed with Ouyang Xu, Zhao Pan'er was only a little sad about Ouyang Xu's death and soon returned to normal.

Seeing that she had recovered, Sun Sanniang said happily: "Without Ouyang Xu, you can be with His Highness wholeheartedly."

"Yes, Sister Pan'er, His Highness is much better than Ouyang Xu. You will definitely be very happy if you marry His Highness."

After a day of thinking, Song Yinzhang also understood. She was now truly happy for Zhao Paner, but of course she couldn't avoid feeling envious.

"You guys."

Zhao Pan'er shook her head and sighed. She also knew that her sisters were doing this for her own good. After all, no matter from which aspect, Zhao Wei was the best choice.

Given her conditions, it was a great honor for Zhao Wei to promise her the position of princess. That was why Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang were so eager.

"Let's go, pack up, we're going back too." Zhao Pan'er said, turning and going into the teahouse.

Ge Zhaodi, who was lagging behind, pulled Xiao Cui and asked in a low voice, "Sister Xiao Cui, who is the prince you just mentioned?"

"Your Highness the King of Han."

"what?"

Zhao Paner heard the exclamation and turned around to ask, "What's wrong?"

"Sister Pan'er, was that the King of Han?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

"So you guys... what are you doing?"

Zhao Pan'er was too embarrassed to answer, but Sun Sanniang smiled proudly and said, "His Royal Highness the King of Han loves Pan'er. Before long, you will have to call Pan'er the Princess."

"Okay, Sanniang, hurry up and pack up. You've been tired all day. Finish it early so you can go back and rest earlier."

Sun Sanniang couldn't help but smile, but didn't say anything else.

First of all, she knew that Zhao Paner was embarrassed.

Besides, Zhao Pan'er and Song Yinzhang were not in the teahouse today. She was really tired and wanted to go back and rest early.

(End of this chapter)