Don't ask where people go

Chapter 1845 Return
“You two have such a deep bond, how could I possibly disturb you?” Hong Tai walked in from outside with a half-smile, bowed to Fang Chongzheng and said, “Lord Fang, it’s an honor to meet you.”

Fang Chongzheng said calmly, "I have already resigned from my official post, and I am afraid I am not worthy of the title of 'Big Boss'."

Hong Tai raised an eyebrow and looked at Fang Zilan, only to see her shrug, seemingly keeping her mouth shut. Fang Chongzheng, on the other hand, spoke up, saying, "If I can't even guess the identity of the leader, I'm afraid I'm even less worthy of the responsibility..."

"Lord Fang has discerning eyes." Hong Tai interrupted Fang Chongzheng's next words, but before he could say anything, he heard him say, "Since the chief and my daughter have something to say, I will not linger any longer."

After saying that, he turned and went back into the house, leaving Hong Tai and Fang Zilan looking at each other in bewilderment. "I didn't..."

"What do you mean, 'not'?" Fang Zilan interrupted Hong Tai impatiently. "My father is of the same generation as your father. You've been so rude. It's good enough that he hasn't turned against you yet."

Hong Tai coughed lightly, "A prime minister's belly can hold a boat, how could Lord Fang hold a grudge against a junior like me? However, given your status, how could you address Lord Fang as..."

"What's wrong with my identity?" Fang Zilan asked knowingly. "Just because I've become the wife of the heir apparent, does that mean I have to abandon my family?"

Knowing that Fang Zilan was unwilling to talk about her background, Hong Tai tactfully changed the subject, "Fu Congnan has released her. This night is over."

Fang Zilan snorted, "Murong Qing has already stationed troops at the General's Mansion, does Fu Congnan dare not release them?"

Hong Tai leaned closer to Fang Zilan and deliberately lowered his voice, saying, "Don't you want to know what deal Murong Qing and Fu Congnan made?"

Fang Zilan took a step back without making a sound, widening the distance between them, and said lazily, "If you want to say it, then don't keep me in suspense."

"I don't want to talk about it." Hong Tai gritted his teeth, while Fang Zilan laughed out loud. "Then what are you doing here?"

Before she could finish speaking, she saw Hong Tai turn to leave, so she quickly suppressed her smile and said, "Wait, if you don't want to tell me, I'll guess. Is that alright?"

Hong Tai stopped in his tracks but did not turn around. Fang Zilan's voice came from behind him, "Murong Qing's so-called deal is at most the same as mine, just a peaceful coexistence. He will act as if nothing happened, and Fu Congnan will act as if he has never seen the Silver Armor Army."

As she spoke, she pondered, uttering each word slowly, "However, with the Silver Armor Army as her backing, Murong Qing's persuasiveness is far greater than mine, making it much easier for him to negotiate with Fu Congnan."

“You do seem to know Murong Qing quite well.” Hong Tai turned around, and Fang Zilan said calmly, “I don’t know Murong Qing, I just know that the Silver Armor Army shouldn’t show up, especially on the territory of Dajing.”

“If Murong Qing truly controls the Silver Armor Army, then it’s a do-or-die situation, a fight with no way out.” Hong Tai’s expression darkened, while Fang Zilan remained noncommittal. “Control? I think it’s more like a test.”

“The waters of Dajing are no shallower than the Miluo River.” Hong Tai’s expression was inscrutable. “They are even more so.”

“But if Murong Qing finds out the reason behind today’s events, he will have enough leverage.” Fang Zilan’s expression turned cold. “At that time, the deal he can negotiate will not be as simple as just letting Fu Congnan release a few people and living in peace.”

Hong Taihan said coldly, "Do you want Murong Qing to know the reason behind this?"

“I understand.” Pei Xiaozhe’s face was ashen, revealing an indescribable dejection, but his eyes held an unprecedented determination. “This time, I will not run away again.”

"Alright." Before Fang Zilan could finish speaking, Su Yun strode over, followed by Zhuge Yu, who couldn't keep up with him. "Lord Su, wait a moment..."

Fang Zilan raised an eyebrow. One act ends and another begins; this morning has certainly been quite lively. "Lady of the Heir Apparent," Su Yun stopped in front of Fang Zilan and bowed respectfully, "I have come today to request a notarized statement from the former Yue Kingdom."

Zhuge Yu's hand froze in mid-air. He ultimately failed to stop Su Yun. If he really forced Fang Zilan to step forward...

Zhuge Yu dared not think about the consequences.

Fang Zilan looked at Su Yun, who was standing ramrod straight in front of her, and asked, "Lord Su, have you thought this through?"

"I...I've thought it through." Su Yun took a deep breath, while Fang Zilan tightly gripped the prepared testimony hidden in her sleeve. "Even if it destroys the Su family, even if you become a sinner for all time..."

“Even so,” Su Yun interrupted Fang Zilan, saying each word clearly, “Su Yun has no regrets and no complaints.”

"It's up to you now." Fang Zilan took out the testimony, the pages covered with fingerprints, just like theirs. They had struggled in secret for a long time, but were finally exposed to the light of day.

Su Yun's hands trembled slightly as he slowly took the few thin pages of paper. He steadied himself and uttered the words he had hesitated to say, "I have another request..."

"Lord Su, that's enough!" Zhuge Yu stood in front of Fang Zilan. "I know what happened in the southeast back then. It's not necessary for the Crown Prince's wife to step forward."

“Lord Zhuge, back then we were both in the southeast, you…” Su Yun’s rebuttal was interrupted by Zhuge Yu, who said, “You don’t know, and that’s because I don’t want you to know. But that doesn’t mean I don’t know.”

Su Yun was stunned for a moment. Fang Zilan sighed softly and said quietly, "Ayu..."

"Don't call me." Zhuge Yu didn't turn around, still with his back to Fang Zilan. "If you still have even a shred of concern for Dajing, then don't be stubborn."

He paused, "If you believe..."

"I believe you," Fang Zilan interrupted Zhuge Yu, "but Ayu, I will be there for the court hearing tomorrow."

Before Zhuge Yu could say anything, she continued, "In the name of the third young lady of the Fang family, on behalf of my cousin Li Hui, we can get justice."

"Is it just for Fang Lihui?" Zhuge Yu's expression was inscrutable. Fang Zilan smiled slightly, "Whatever A-Yu thinks, then so be it."

She yawned as she spoke, "Everyone, if there's nothing else, I'll go back and take a nap."

Seeing Fang Zilan leave, Awan chased after her back to her room, "The court session is tomorrow, are you really going?"

"Yes." Fang Zilan said decisively, while Awan pursed her lips rather awkwardly, "What if... I mean what if, then you won't survive."

"Little Awan, are you worried about me?" Fang Zilan reached out and pinched Awan's cheek. Seeing her frown and displeased, she said, "I'm being serious with you!"

Fang Zilan lowered her hand. "If anything happens to me, you should go as far away as possible. Don't go back to the capital to find Wen Ya, and don't..."

"Fang Zilan, are you not planning to live?" Awan's eyes reddened, and Fang Zilan nodded, "Yes."