Don't ask where people go

Chapter 1354 Dealing with

Pei Xiaoze slowly closed his eyes. He was born in the Pei family. Since he entered the officialdom, he has been in the Ministry of Revenue. Even if there are not tens of thousands of accounts, there are thousands of them.

After that, he went to the Southeast Government Office, where he had to deal with accounts, especially the Southeast accounts.

However, he was far away in the capital, and all he saw was the whitewashed peace, so he believed it to be true, when the southeast was blessed with good weather, clear seas and peaceful rivers.

Little did he know that this was just an appearance. The inner turmoil and the filth within were far beyond his sight.

The Pei family was in turmoil, and he almost escaped from the capital, intending to do something down to earth in the southeast, but unexpectedly he ended up putting himself in danger.

With the Empress Dowager supporting the capital, all he had to do was not to cause trouble for her.

But if he is involved, there is no guarantee that the Pei family will not be dragged in. That group of people does not even care about the life of Prince Rong'an, let alone the Pei family which is on the decline?

Now he was in a dilemma. If he went along with the corrupt, he would be unwilling to do so. But if he went against the current...

With a "puff" sound, the swaying candle flame finally couldn't withstand the fierce night wind and went out.

Like some kind of ominous omen, Pei Xiaoze's heart was completely shrouded in darkness.

Fang Zilan, who was hiding on the beam, couldn't help but shook her head when she saw Pei Xiaoze's fearless look on his face.

She had known Pei Xiaoze for more than a day or two. Although he was not a coward, judging from his actions, he was not someone who would risk his life. She had not expected that he had managed to hold on for so long, until Li Qiyou came to take over.

Judging from her conversation with Pei Xiaoze just now, he didn't know that Li Qiyou would come, let alone that Li Qiyou came here to take over the fiefdom of King Rong'an. But he still gritted his teeth and took it all on, and even wrote a suicide note in advance...

Fang Zilan recalled the moment when she pulled the suicide note from Pei Xiaoze's desk. His face turned pale as if his secret had been discovered. It was really interesting - everyone in the world is afraid of death, but he has changed his personality.

"My little beauty, when did you like to be a thief?" Hong Tai turned over lightly and sat beside Fang Zilan, blocking the wind for her without making a sound.

"Is it all resolved?" Fang Zilan turned her head to look over. Hong Tai squinted leisurely, "It's resolved. But this Lord Pei's life is quite valuable. More than one group of people want it."

"Normal." Fang Zilan said in an ambiguous tone, "He is a member of the Pei family after all, so he has some worth."

"A mere Lord Pei is worth so much?" Hong Tai raised his eyebrows and curled his lips, saying without comment: "Isn't the value of His Royal Highness King Yucheng even higher?"

Fang Zilan nodded, "Yes. Otherwise, why would I bother you?"

"It's rare for a little beauty to be so sweet." Hong Tai moved closer to Fang Zilan, "Just for what the little beauty said, I will work hard without complaint."

Fang Zilan slightly pushed Hongtai away, restrained her expression and said, "Let's go."

After she finished speaking, she climbed down the roof and returned to the inn quietly. Hongtai followed her, and the bloody smell on his hands dissipated in the night wind.

"You're finally back." Awan leaned against the pillar and waved to Fang Zilan. She walked over quickly and said, "It's so late, why haven't you rested yet?" "Your young master has woken up and is looking for you everywhere." Awan yawned unhappily and said, "I don't like him being so noisy, so I secretly gave him some medicine. He will probably come to bother you tomorrow morning. But..."

She paused deliberately, and Fang Zilan asked, "But what?"

"Lord Fang's banquet was truly precious. Even the tea, wine, and cakes were so exquisite, with several varieties. He is indeed the most favored lord in the noble family. I'm afraid no one else can compare to him..."

"Mrs. Chen, are you drunk? Why are you talking nonsense?"

"Am I wrong? As one of the nine great ministers, I think your majesty is more gracious to the other family than to the Ouyang family. What do you think, Madam Ouyang?"

Fang Zilan stopped walking when she heard this and looked at Xiao Xuan'er. She whispered, "I have confirmed that Madam Chen and the Ouyang family are not at odds with each other, otherwise I wouldn't dare to arrange for them to sit together."

"I'm afraid that Madam Chen is not at odds with the Ouyang family." Fang Zilan's expression became a little colder, "but is here to cause trouble on purpose." After she said that, she continued to watch calmly.

Madam Ouyang smiled reluctantly, "We are all working for the court, but we are just doing our best. It cannot be said that we are receiving any favor."

"Really?" Madam Chen rolled her eyes. "Why do I feel like Madam Ouyang is hinting at something?"

"There's no hidden meaning in what you said." The woman sitting to the left of Madam Chen said, "Madam Ouyang's daughter is very ambitious. I heard that His Majesty promised her an official position. I'm afraid she won't lose to Lord Fang in the future."

"Oh, you are talking about Miss Ouyang Zirou, right?" Madam Chen covered her face and chuckled, "I never thought that she could get an official position by hanging out with craftsmen every day. She is really amazing."

"But if Miss Ouyang wants to be compared with Lord Fang, she is still far behind..." The woman sitting opposite them was interrupted by Mrs. Chen as soon as she opened her mouth, "What do you mean by far behind? You don't know, Miss Ouyang is very capable and has already hooked up with Lord Fang. It's hard to say whether she will step on Lord Fang to move up in the future."

Madam Ouyang was about to lose her smile. "Madam Chen is really praising my daughter too much. She usually likes to make some small things, but they are not presentable. How can they be compared with Lord Fang? I am scared to hear it. You'd better stop talking."

"What is Madam Ouyang afraid of?" The woman opposite said with a smile, "Everyone knows that the next head of the Ouyang family will be your son, and now even your daughter will be given an official position. With such a pair of children, we are afraid that we can't even envy them in our dreams."

Madam Ouyang was embarrassed by what everyone said, but Ouyang Zirou, who was sitting in the lower seat, ate and drank without noticing anything, until Fang Zitong beside her pushed her and said, "Everyone is trying to take the blame on you, and you can still eat?"

"What fire?" Ouyang Zirou looked confused, then said indifferently: "With my mother here, even if there is a fire, it can't burn me."

Fang Zitong glanced at Madam Ouyang's pale face and shook her head helplessly.

Ouyang Zirou pushed a piece of pastry in front of Fang Zitong and said, "Try this. I think it was probably made by the chef from Sufangzhai."

"You've always been particular about food and drink, so you're definitely not wrong." Fang Zitong picked up a piece and sighed, "Zirou, when will you be more careful?"

"What snack?" Ouyang Zirou hadn't swallowed the food in her mouth yet. Her cheeks were puffy like a little hamster, making her cheeks look even rounder.

Fang Zitong blocked the view of the people beside her and reminded them in a low voice: "Talk after you finish eating."