Don't ask where people go

Chapter 1314 Breaking the Contract

After a while, just when Deputy General Cao and A Wan thought Fang Zilan would not answer them, she suddenly said, "I'm afraid it's difficult. But no matter how difficult it is, we have to give it a try to see if it works."

"Now that you've said that, what else can I say?" Awan curled her lips helplessly. "After all, we've been in the North for nearly a year and have fought against the barbarians before. We know their habits to some extent. Maybe we can find some clues that Dugu Xin hasn't discovered."

Facts have proved that Awan's words were just self-consolation. It is indeed not feasible to find the robbers based solely on traces.

For several days, Fang Zilan gained nothing, and Zhuge Yu also ran into obstacles everywhere and did not get any useful information.

The four of them sat in the lobby of the inn, looking at each other helplessly. Finally, Awan was the first to break the silence, "Master Fang, if you can't rescue Vanus, you won't be able to report to His Majesty, and you won't end up well. If His Majesty blames you, you might even lose your position as Lord of the North..."

She carefully watched Fang Zilan's gradually dimming expression, and her voice involuntarily became smaller, "That's what I said..."

"Miss Awan's words make sense." Zhuge Yu chimed in, "The person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. This matter should start with Master Fang."

"Wait three days. If Su Yun and Lao Cao can't come, I will go find them directly." Fang Zilan said as a matter of course, but A Wan was stunned, "Do you really want to..."

Before she finished her words, she suddenly changed the subject, "Whether you are infected with the plague or not, as long as you walk out of here, you will be a scourge that everyone will avoid. Not to mention that if Prince Rong An takes this opportunity to make a big fuss and let the plague spread, then you will be the culprit who can't explain yourself even if you have a mouth full of words."

"So what?" Fang Zilan asked back, "Are we going to let King Rong'an do whatever he wants? Even if I want to protect the Mo family, I won't do it this way. If I keep compromising, King Rong'an won't stop there. He will only push for more."

Awan bit her lip and listened to her continue: "I did not report the pirate invasion to the capital truthfully, and I did not mention the spread of the plague because there was no evidence. However, my silence did not make King Rong'an obey the law. Instead, he thought I was weak and could be bullied. Now he wants to set a fire and burn me with it. Now that things have come to this, how can I satisfy him? Even if the world is turned upside down and I am shattered to pieces, I will drag him to be buried with me."

"But..." Awan hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "I always feel that you can't defeat King Rong'an. At most, both of you will suffer losses, which is the best result."

Fang Zilan looked at her steadily, her expression calm, "Why?"

"You have to protect the Mo family and everyone here, so you will never risk any of them. But King Rong'an is different from you." Awan paused, "Whether it's the Mo family or everyone here, they are insignificant to him. As long as he can achieve his goal, he will wipe them out at will."

As she spoke, her expression darkened. "I know you know these principles better than me, but you've already risked your life to protect the people of the Northern Territory. This time, I won't be able to persuade you."

After hearing her words, Fang Zilan suddenly raised the corners of her lips and chuckled, "Our little Awan has grown up."

A Wan looked at her in confusion, but saw that her smile became even bigger. "This time is different from last time. Last time I was alone, this time I have an ally."

"What do you mean?" Awan frowned slightly, listening to her explanation: "First, under the current circumstances, General Xiahou still sent people to look for Miss Yan'er, whose life or death is unknown in Linjia Village, which shows that Miss Yan'er is extremely important to him. If she knew the truth about the plague, how could she let King Rong'an go easily? Second, Su Yun is the special envoy of the southeast. This inspection not only caused the invasion of pirates, but also a large-scale plague. If it is not handled properly, it will surely cause public resentment. He is probably worried about how to report to His Majesty at this time, so how could he easily agree to such a hasty act of setting fire?" There was a touch of self-confidence in her eyes, "The fence has been built, but it has not been set on fire. I think it is the result of negotiations among various forces. After all, this is related to the life and death of tens of millions of people and a nobleman. It is simple to say that a fire will be set, but the consequences are not something that any of them can afford. Awan, do you still think that I am just risking it this time?"

Fang Zilan opened her mouth and was about to say something when she heard a voice interrupt her at an inopportune moment, "Master Fang, you look so leisurely. Could it be that you have already made up your mind?"

She looked up and saw that the person coming was Dugu Xin.

She frowned slightly and said in a cold voice: "General Dugu, are you here to laugh at me?"

"I'm so worried about Warners that I don't have the time to come and see Lord Fang make a fool of himself." Dugu Xin looked unhappy and said sullenly, "If Fang Liren hadn't been trying to see you, I wouldn't have made this trip."

"Looking for death?" Fang Zilan raised her eyebrows, as if smiling, "If he wants to die, let him die. What does it have to do with me?"

"Lord Fang." Zhuge Yu called out, with a hint of warning in his tone.

Then he bowed respectfully and said, "General Dugu, Lady Fang is in the limelight and speaks without knowing the limits. I hope General Dugu will not take it personally."

Dugu Xin snorted coldly, with a trace of contempt in his eyes, "She is just a woman who doesn't know her place. It's a joke for me to be on the same level as her."

"What did you say?" Fang Zilan's voice was as cold as ice, and her eyes were full of murderous intent. Awan, who was standing beside her, saw that something was wrong and hurriedly grabbed her arm, signaling her not to be impulsive.

"Am I wrong?" Dugu Xin said with a sarcastic look on his face, "I wonder what His Majesty saw in you to entrust you with the important task of being the Lord of the North?"

"General Dugu, be careful with your words." Zhuge Yu's expression turned colder, but Fang Zilan's expression relaxed and she suddenly smiled, "Since General Dugu has doubts, I will let you know today whether your majesty's vision is correct or not."

Fang Zilan stood up after she finished speaking. She was born tall, and the way she stood upright was like a green pine or cypress, and her every move was full of elegance.

"After meeting Fang Liren, I will go and rescue Warners." As soon as she finished speaking, Zhuge Yu suddenly stood up and blocked her way, "What are you doing..."

"With all my skills, can't I defeat a few robbers?" Fang Zilan said lightly, but her voice was filled with arrogance that looked down on everything, forcing Zhuge Yu to step aside.

(End of this chapter)