Chapter 55 Prince
The power of heaven is unpredictable, Fang Zheng sighed, do emperors like to be mysterious? You can say anything clearly, but you can just say it in a vague way, which makes the people below suspicious. If you can't figure it out, you'll be chopped up because you misunderstood the emperor's meaning. Why bother? Is it wrong to die?
Fang Zheng walked towards the palace gate and thought about it all the time, and suddenly a sharp voice came from his ear: "Bold! Who are you? Why didn't you respect him when you see His Royal Highness?"
Fang Zheng was stunned and looked up and saw that he was about to walk to the gate of the inner city. There were many people standing in front of him. A group of eunuchs and palace maids were clustering against a young man in a dark yellow dragon robe in the middle. The young man had a gloomy eyes, a high nose and thin lips. He looked like a big villain in the movie, giving people a very uncomfortable feeling, especially when his eyes looked at Fang Zheng, Fang Zheng felt like he was being stared at by a poisonous snake, which made him feel inexplicably trembling.
Holding the feeling of discomfort, Fang Zheng walked forward and bowed and said, "I am the one who serves Fang Zheng, the general servant of the right sanqi, and I have seen His Highness the Prince."
The eunuch next to him stepped forward and scolded sternly: "Bold! When the prince wants to kneel down, don't you understand these rules? How did you become an official? Someone is here..."
"Get back." The prince pulled the eunuch back, then walked to Fang Zheng and smiled and said, "Are you Fang Zheng? Gu has heard of you, you are a great hero in my Hua Dynasty. Gu wants to thank you on behalf of the people of the world."
The prince said the words very modestly and had a gentle attitude, but Fang Zheng felt a strong sense of rejection in his heart. It has to be admitted that the relationship between people is innate, and often the first impression determines whether they are friends or enemies in the future.
"I must not be the one who dares to be the real heroes, the detailed writers who sneaked into the military camp and the warriors who raided the grassland. I just talked and was not considered a hero."
"Why should Lord Fang be humble? If Lord Fang does not offer advice to the court this time, our country of Dahua may have long been under the Turkic cavalry, and the people will suffer too much. Now that the country can be preserved and the people can live in peace, it depends on Lord Fang's achievements."
Is this guy going to finish hanging books? Fang Zheng was quite impatient and unconsciously looked up at the sky, and said absent-mindedly: "How dare you..."
When the prince saw Fang Zheng talking to him perfunctorily, he looked a little angry in his eyes, but he smiled and said, "I will not disturb Lord Fang's official business, Lord Fang asks me for it."
Fang Zheng hurriedly bowed and said, "In this way, I have surrendered."
As he said that, he didn't wait for the prince to express his feelings, and he hurriedly turned around and left.
The prince suddenly called Fang Zheng and smiled and said, "Mr. Fang, I heard that Miss Yanran from Qinhuai River was redeemed by you some time ago. Now you are a senior student. You are in the middle of the imperial examination. I want to congratulate you here."
Fang Zheng was stunned. What does this mean? Oh, why did ancient people always talk in a circumstantial manner? Isn’t it good to say something plain?
Fang Zheng bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Highness," and said, "Thank you, Your Highness." After saying that, he did not dare to stop for a moment, so he turned around and left.
Looking at Fang Zheng's back as he was leaving, a look of cruelty and resentment appeared on the prince's face, which made the eunuch beside him tremble all over.
Fang Zheng remembered that the pleasure boat Yanran had been to before was the prince's property! It was the fat man who could turn against the prince and redeem Yanran. No wonder the prince mentioned Yanran to me, did he want me to accept his favor?
Hum! Dreaming! It’s my woman after all, it’s mine, it’s not my woman or mine, and no one’s love will be borne.
When I got home, it was already time to hold the lights. The lights at the door of the Fang Mansion were brightly lit, and the middle door was open. More than fifty servants lined up in two rows, standing quietly at the door, looking straight ahead with a solemn expression. Wow, these people are of high quality today, and it is different to be officials. Have you ever seen them greet this young master with such a positive attitude before?
Fang Zheng was very moved when he saw this. Look how respectful everyone is to him. He is still standing in line waiting for him so late. He should give him a reward for his feelings.
Fang Zheng got out of the carriage and walked forward, took out scattered silver from his arms, gave it to everyone he saw, and gave it to everyone he saw...
The servants were very surprised and grateful, and bowed to thank them.
Xiaowu stepped forward and pulled him, "Young master, wait a moment, it seems something is wrong..."
Fang Zheng ignored him and gave him what he saw and gave him what he saw…
At this time, Butler Sun came out of it and said to everyone: "You guys should go and have a meal."
Everyone was rewarded and their eyebrows were dispersed with a smile.
Fang Zheng was stunned, and then he was a little unhappy. Why are you doing? Is there anyone who greets people like this? Just after giving the money, I haven't entered the door yet, why did everyone part?
After the Butler Sun finished speaking, he looked up and saw Fang Zheng, and quickly stepped forward and said with great sincerity: "Young Master, you are back."
Fang Zheng pointed to the back of the people and said dissatisfiedly: "What's going on? Why did the people leave before I entered the door? Didn't they welcome me back?"
Mr. Sun said: "Young Master misunderstood. His Highness the Crown Prince sent someone to give gifts. The Master said that the Crown Prince is the crown prince of a country and should open the middle door to line up to greet him, so..."
Didn’t these guys greet me after a long time? Fang Zheng was inexplicably sad and angry, and chased him and shouted: “Give me the money back!”
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The side hall was filled with a wide range of gifts. Mr. Fang sat upright on the Grand Master's chair, closing his eyes to rest. Mrs. Fang was looking through the gift list with joy on her face.
Seeing Fang Zheng come in, Mrs. Fang greeted him and rubbed Fang Zheng's head happily. She thought that her son was already an official and a title, and this movement was not appropriate, so she gently stroked his head a few times.
"Zheng'er, you have only entered the palace for the first time today. Your Highness the Crown Prince sent someone to deliver the gifts. My son is so powerful that even Your Highness the Crown Prince deliberately made friends with you." Mrs. Fang said happily.
Fang Zheng looked at the gift list casually and was shocked when he saw it. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was so generous. The pearls of the East China Sea, the corals of the South China Sea, the boxes of gold ingots, and the silk cloth piled up into mountains... If these things were converted into silver, there would be about 200,000 to 300,000 taels.
What exactly does this prince want to do? Is there anyone who wins people like this? I look down on this young master's personality too much! Is this young master the kind of person who is easily attracted to it?
"Butler Sun, ask someone to move these things to the warehouse." Fang Zheng shouted.
Mr. Fang frowned and said, "Zheng'er, did you know His Royal Highness the Crown Prince before?"
“Don’t know.”
"Then why did he give you such a valuable gift? Is there any inside story? I will not receive any rewards without any merits. You have to think about whether this gift will be collected or not." Mr. Fang pointed Fang Zheng implicitly.
"Dad, it's okay, I'll take it away. Besides, if I go back now, I'm afraid I will offend the prince. It's better to keep it. He can give it peace of mind. I'll take it away happily, haha." Fang Zheng said carelessly.
"Zheng'er, now that you are an official, you have to think carefully and not miss your future."
Mrs. Fang said in surprise: "It turns out that the prince's gift is a bit informative? Zheng'er, this... is not appropriate, so don't accept it. Find a way to return it. Our family is not short of money."
"Mom, it's okay, let's put it in the warehouse first, the child will have his own concerns." Fang Zheng said confidently.
How could this young master spit out the things he eats? No matter what the prince’s gift is, I will accept the young master. I am not the first person who accepts gifts and does not do anything...
"Zheng'er, today's Saint, what did the emperor tell you? You didn't mess around in front of the emperor, right?" Mr. Fang looked at him worriedly.
"No, I think the emperor likes me very much. Really, maybe he wants to accept me as his son-in-law."
"There is no obstacle! Be careful that disaster comes from the mouth!" Mr. Fang scolded.
Fang Zheng casually said: "By the way, dad, the emperor said, from tomorrow, I will be allowed to attend court and attend political affairs every day..."
"Oh? Take this seriously?" Mr. Fang and his wife looked at each other happily, "I didn't expect that my son was so proud of his holy family. Zheng'er, you have to work hard, don't let the emperor down."
"What the child means..." Fang Zheng looked up and looked at his father, "...If you tell the emperor that the child does not want to go to court, I wonder if the emperor will agree..." The voice became smaller and smaller, and he seemed very guilty.
"Why?" Mr. Fang frowned.
"The child thinks he is too young and being at the top of his post at such an age may not be a good thing..."
The most important thing is that every day, at 10 o'clock, that is, at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning, how can you bear the lazy personality of Master Fang? Master Fang's ideal after traveling through time is to enjoy life, not to suffer.
"My son can think so, it proves that you are very sensible. Haha, I don't understand the affairs of the government, but since the emperor arranged this way, there must be his reason. Zheng'er, you can't do whatever you want." Mr. Fang naturally didn't know that Fang Zheng had such a twist in his heart, and he smiled with relief while stroking his long beard.
Fang Zheng respectfully said yes.
Back at the courtyard, Fang Zheng took off his official boots, lay down on the big bed, stretching his waist. He was exhausted in the past half day, and he kowtowed a lot just by kowtowing. This problem in ancient people was not good, so why kowtow? It’s great to shake hands. It’s polite and graceful, and save time and effort.
What should I do tomorrow's morning court? It seems that no one told me what to do, where to stand in the court, what etiquette should be followed, etc. The emperor is so relieved that he is not afraid of me making a fool of himself? Or, he likes to see me making a fool of himself?
Xiaolu came in with a basin of hot water and said, "Young Master, wash your face."
Fang Zheng was excited when he saw Xiao Lu, "Xiao Lu, can you take you to see the goldfish?"
"Young master, stop playing, hurry up and wash your face." Xiao Lu said angrily.
Although Xiao Lu's mother still has nowhere to go, the relationship between Fang Zheng and Xiao Lu has developed a breakthrough. Now Xiao Lu is talking and laughing in front of Fang Zheng. This is a good phenomenon. Before women are willing to be pushed, they always talk and laugh.
"Xiao Lu, is it hot today? Don't wear too much clothes to sleep at night. Be careful of heatstroke. It's best not to wear anything when you sleep. Master, I'm willing to fan you for free. How cool it is." Fang Zheng smiled lewdly.
Xiaolu stamped her feet in shame: "Young Master! Let's talk nonsense again, be careful...be careful of me..."
As he said that, Xiao Lu looked around, took a white porcelain teacup lid from the Eight Immortals table, placed it in the palm of his left hand, and then let out a "huh" sound, and slapped his right hand hard, then slowly let go of his right hand, and the cup lid suddenly turned into powdery fine powder.
Fang Zheng was dumbfounded. Is this still a human? Isn't it time to travel to fantasy novels again? I knew that Xiao Lu could do martial arts, but I didn't expect that Xiao Lu's martial arts was so powerful. If this palm was slapped on him just now, it would be even worse than being hit by the bone-transformed palm?
"...Young Master, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Lu patted the fine mound on her hand easily and looked at Fang Zheng like a demonstration. Seeing Fang Zheng open his mouth wide and motionless, she couldn't help but feel amused.
"Carry...bone and cotton...pal?" Fang Zheng stammered in fear.
Xiaolu frowned her delicate willow-leaf eyebrows: "Bone-Wild Palm? Why does this name sound so sinister? It must be not a good way."
"You just used it..."
"What Xiao Lu just used was just the basic skills she had when she was practicing before. Puffed her hands. When Xiao Lu was a child, she had to pat her hundreds of times a day."
Is this just the basic skill when practicing? Will it make people live?
Seeing that the deterrent action had been effective, Xiao Lu nodded in satisfaction, stretched out her little hand and gently supported Fang Zheng's chin, helping him to open his mouth wide and close it.
"Young Master, don't worry, Xiao Lu will definitely not treat you like this. Xiao Lu just saw you so badly, deliberately scared you." Xiao Lu saw Fang Zheng stunned and said nothing for a long time. He thought he was frightened, so he quickly explained.
"Little Green..."
"Um?"
"If you want to take pictures in the future, go to the kitchen to find a broken bowl to shoot. The lid of this cup is a fine porcelain produced by the official kiln. It's a pity!"
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