Don't ask where people go

Chapter 1320 Persistence

The leading elder who enforced the rules slammed the table and stood up in indignation, saying, "Everyone knows that you are the most dissolute among the children of the Fang family. Can you count all the debts of love affairs you have?"

Fang Lihui suddenly laughed out loud, "My fellow uncles, as the elders who enforce the rules of the Fang family, how many romantic debts do I have? I will not escape from acknowledging all that should be acknowledged, but don't even think of putting the debt on my account if it has nothing to do with me. You guys are tired of this all the time, but I am. If there is nothing new, I will not accompany you."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Cong Rong who was still standing in the hall, suppressed his smile and said in a deep voice: "Miss Cong, while I am still able to talk, you'd better tell the truth. Otherwise, if you are brought to court in the future, what will happen to you? Do you need me to tell you?"

The head of the elder who enforces the rules had a flash of shock on his face, and then he said sternly: "Fang Lihui, you actually still want to go to court, you..."

"What about me?" Fang Lihui interrupted him coldly, with a look of disdain, "I have a clear conscience, so I am not afraid of going to court. But you, do you dare?"

When he said this, several elders who enforced the rules stared in amazement and clenched their fists, but no one dared to reply.

Seeing this, Fang Zilan, who had been drinking tea in silence, put the teacup heavily on the table. The crisp sound attracted everyone's attention to her again, but she said nonchalantly, "I've finished my tea."

Fang Zilan glanced around and her eyes returned to Su Yun again. "Since His Majesty sent Lord Su here, there must be something important. What is it?"

Su Yun said calmly, "Since Lord Fang left the Southeast Camp, there has been no news. His Majesty is concerned about him, so he ordered me to rush to Mushan Pass day and night to help Lord Fang deal with the Mo family's affairs."

Fang Zilan raised her eyebrows and looked at him, "In that case, I wonder how Lord Su plans to help me deal with the Mo family's affairs?"

Su Yun spoke indifferently, "Mo Bin rebelled, and the entire Mo family was executed."

Hearing this, Mrs. Hu took a step back in disbelief, and Mo Bin quickly supported her. Mo Yang wanted to say something, but was stopped by Mo Han, who shook his head and motioned Mo Yang not to speak.

"Master Su, are you trying to make the decision for me?" Fang Zilan's expression was cold. Su Yun bowed and said, "Of course I dare not. But..."

"Since you don't dare, then leave." Fang Zilan interrupted him and said solemnly, "There is something else going on with the Mo family. I have sent someone with the white jade tiger talisman back to report the news. It won't be too late to deal with it after reporting it to His Majesty."

Su Yun stared at the person in front of him, and suddenly raised the corner of his lips, "Master Fang, are you going to disobey His Majesty's order?"

"Your Majesty wants you to help me, not to replace me." Fang Zilan's face was as cold as ice. "It is not the place for others to comment on how I act."

Su Yun's lips remained curved, "Master Fang, are you going to protect the Mo family by doing this?"

"Whether I protect the Mo family or not is none of your business." Fang Zilan's eyes flashed with a hint of hostility, and Su Yun's smile became even wider. "Master Fang, whether the Mo family can be protected or not is not up to you."

He stopped laughing and took out the imperial edict from his sleeve, saying, "Your Majesty has ordered that Mo Bin rebelled and the entire Mo family must be executed. Execute immediately."

As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers who were guarding outside rushed in like a tide. The people from the Mo family in the inner hall had not yet figured out the situation and did not dare to resist. They could only allow themselves to be captured.

"Wait." Fang Zilan shouted, stopping the soldiers' actions. "The white jade tiger talisman is not here. How can Lord Su command the soldiers of the Southeast Camp? Even if Lord Su is following the order of His Majesty, this is an act of usurpation."

Her words hit Su Yun's sore spot. He was nominally a special envoy, but in reality he was here to supervise her execution of the Mo family. If she insisted on not doing it, and he was the one to do it, it would be unfair and he would inevitably be accused of meddling in other people's business and be criticized. Fang Zilan glanced at Su Yun who was standing there in a daze, and smiled sarcastically, "I just wonder what His Majesty would do if he knew about Lord Su's actions? What would the situation of the Su family be like in the court by then?"

"Master Fang!" Su Yun's expression changed slightly. "Now that things have come to this, what exactly do you want to do?"

"I have made it very clear just now that there is something else going on with the Mo family. After I report this to Your Majesty, I will do whatever Your Majesty wants me to do." Fang Zilan snorted coldly, "Sir Su, do you think that just because you are a special envoy, you can give me orders?"

Su Yun's face became uglier and uglier, and he said in a cold voice: "The soldiers of the Southeast Camp are here, and Lord Fang has no say..."

"It's not up to me?" Fang Zilan casually took out the official token and showed it to Su Yun, with a playful smile on her lips, "Lord Su, do you think they will listen to you or me?"

Su Yun's expression was gloomy. "Lord Fang, do you really want to use your power to suppress me and disobey my order? If so, I will report today's situation to His Majesty truthfully. I believe His Majesty will make a wise decision."

Fang Zilan paused for a moment while playing with the official token, raised her eyes and said coldly: "Sir Su is the censor, and it is his duty to make inquiries. I will not stop you, Sir Su, please do as you wish."

Her fearless look obviously annoyed Su Yun. He gritted his teeth and said, "Lord Fang disobeyed my order. Come, arrest her!"

Fang Lihui laughed in silence. Just as he was about to say something, Cong Rong fell to her knees with a plop. "Please, Master Fang, save my family!"

Despite the sudden change, Fang Lihui didn't even raise his eyelids, and calmly instructed the butler beside him to add more tea for Fang Zilan.

Seeing him like this, Cong Rong spoke anxiously, "To be honest, someone threatened my family and asked me to come to the Fang Mansion to cry and slander Mr. Fang. If I didn't come, my family..."

She cried as she spoke, and her words were intermittent and unclear, but Fang Lihui had already made up his mind and asked, "Whose child is the one in your belly?"

Cong Rong suddenly felt like she was hit in a vital spot. She held her stomach tightly and shook her head, saying, "I can't say..."

"Ms. Cong, you can't tell me why I should help you save your family?" Fang Lihui smiled faintly, with an indescribable coldness.

"I..." Cong Rong bit her lips tightly and turned to look at Fang Zilan. She reached out and grabbed Fang Zilan's skirt, but was very careful not to use force, and begged humbly: "Master Fang, I beg you, please help me..."

Fang Zilan was silent for a moment, then asked, "Where are your family members now?"

Seeing that there was hope, Cong Rong hurriedly said, "He is in Qingshui Village outside Beijing, being held by the village head."

Fang Zilan glanced at Awan, and before she could say anything, she stood up and said, "I'll go find Deputy General Cao right away!"

"Master Fang is as helpful as ever." Fang Lihui raised his eyebrows and teased, but Fang Zilan snorted, "If not, why would Master Fang invite me to watch a play?"

(End of this chapter)