Chapter 134: Taking the blame
Fang Zheng became more and more proud of his words. If the emperor was brought in, he would not be called Lichunyuan in the future. What would he be called? Royal Lichunyuan?
"Shut up!" The emperor was furious: "What are you talking about? I am the king of a country, and I will open a brothel with you? It's extremely ridiculous!"
Fang Zheng suddenly realized, yes, my buddy said that he was too proud to make money. How could the emperor work with me to do this? He miscalculated.
With his neck shrank, Fang Zheng smiled dryly: "... The emperor calmed down. Weichen was talking and he was having fun. Don't take it seriously, just listen to it as a joke. You know, Weichen is a very humorous person..."
The emperor snorted fiercely and said, "Remember to do it well, act really well, don't fool me with those little fish and shrimps, don't be afraid of offending others. I will support you later. I want to see who will be too anxious to sit still. I will be the first to jump out to impeach you."
Fang Zheng nodded helplessly. The emperor said this nicely, but in fact he was using him as a gun. After finishing this errand, he would probably offend many people, and even offend the Prince of the Crown Prince who gave him a lot of money.
"You can retreat if you have nothing to do. I am tired." The emperor said lightly.
"Uh... Master, there is one more thing..." Fang Zheng said Ai Ai.
The emperor frowned impatiently: "If you have something to do, hurry up and say it."
Fang Zheng's expression suddenly became squeamish, and he drew circles on the ground with one foot uneasy: "...what, you can marry your daughter to Weichen..."
The emperor's brows became deeper and deeper: "You are...proposing marriage?"
Fang Zheng nodded quickly, showing a shy look: "The so-called graceful lady, gentleman..." Fang Zheng stopped talking at this point. He suddenly felt that this sentence was not appropriate. Changping was not considered a lady at all, and he had basically nothing to do with the word "gentleman". I have to say that this is the sorrow of time travelers.
So Fang Zheng changed his words and said, "... It's natural, the emperor, the natural. The love between the empress and Princess Changping is stronger than that of gold. It's a perfect match. You have a deep love between you and the emperor. Well, is it time to do it?"
The emperor smiled and said, "I don't seem to have any sincerity."
Fang Zheng was stunned and said carefully: "Is it possible that the royal family will marry a daughter, and the man will still have to give a bride? The emperor, the empress is a jing official who is so poor."
The emperor hummed: "You have been in the money and are so embarrassed to call yourself a clean official. After finishing the errand I have assigned you, let's talk about your marriage with Changping."
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After returning to the mansion with a dejected look, Fang Zheng sat on the chair of the Grand Master in the side hall and sighed.
Why do you feel that everything around you is getting more and more messy? My wife can’t ask for help. Someone wants to kill him. The emperor asks him to do something offends. He also wants to please both sides. It seems unlikely now, but how can we handle the errands assigned by the emperor without offending others?
I am worried. If I had traveled to a peasant family, there might not have been so many things, right? Fang Zheng couldn't help but start thinking seriously. If he were a peasant family, what would I do?
Money! Money is the most important thing. No matter which dynasty or dynasty, money is a good thing. So if I become a child of a poor family, the first thing I do is to make money. How to make money? Well, I sold my own acre of three-point land, took a few taels of silver into the capital, and then secretly kidnapped it, accumulated original capital, and then invested in Fengjie's Ruyuzhai, then met Fatty and Changping, and opened up the high-end market of Ruyuzhai. Then because of Fatty and Changping, I met the emperor, and the emperor was for me, and I was assassinated again...
Fang Zheng was stunned when he thought of this, why did it end again? If this is the case, I might as well be my current young master. At least there is no need to fight for many things by myself.
After shook his head hard, Fang Zheng sighed with a sad face. He still thought about how to do the errands assigned by the emperor, and at the same time, try not to offend people. The beautiful things that are pleasing to both sides will not fall from the sky. What is it relying on? Wisdom!
Just as he got up and went back to his yard, he talked to Xiao Lu to relieve his depression, but Butler Sun came to report that there was a customer at the door, and Mr. Liu from the Ministry of Revenue was visiting.
Fang Zheng frowned and thought about it, and was shocked when he figured it out. Mr. Liu, isn’t it the father of Mr. Liu who was castrated? Why did he come to my house? Could it be that he secretly found out that the real murderer who killed his son and came to take revenge in person?
He pulled Butler Sun over anxiously, and Fang Zheng wiped his cold sweat and asked, "Did Mr. Liu come alone, or should he bring a large group of troops?"
When Mr. Sun saw the young master's face was so scared that his face was pale, he couldn't help but wonder and replied honestly: "Mr. Liu came alone."
Fang Zheng blinked, came alone? Could it be that he is a master of the court on the surface, but his actual identity is a martial arts master?
The guilty young master Fang thought for a while and wanted to refuse to see the minister of the Ministry of Revenue and the hidden enemy. He also felt that it was not suitable. He was a third-rank official, so he put down his airs and came to see me, a fifth-rank idle official. If he refused to see him, wouldn’t he offend someone if it was spread?
In desperation, Fang Zheng had no choice but to go on orders and meet the guests in the front hall.
Mr. Liu is in his forties, with a slightly fat figure and a dignified face. Perhaps because of his recent exclamation, Mr. Liu looks a little haggard and his eyes seem to have turned black.
Fang Zheng smiled at the sky a few times, and then walked forward and bowed and smiled, "Mr. Liu surrendered to the nobles and visited the humble house in person. It's really rude to be a good official. Please forgive me, haha."
Mr. Liu also smiled at Fang Zheng, with a little bitterness in his smile: "You are polite, Mr. Fang, Liu is so arrogant. The person who speaks rudely is Liu."
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Mr. Liu is so serious, hehe, so serious..."
As the host and guest sit down, according to official customs, you must first exchange greetings and then talk about the important matters.
Fang Zheng tentatively said: "I heard that Lord Liu's dog was castrated... Cough cough, he was hurt. Now your dog's body is recovered?"
When Mr. Liu heard this, he frowned. The dog son was a self-righteous person. How could he say that other people's son was a dog son? It is said that this young upstart of fifth rank is ignorant and vulgar, and the rumors are indeed true.
Mr. Liu forced a smile and said, "Thank you, Lord Fang for your concern. Dog's body has improved a lot, but she has been depressed. Liu has no choice but to send him out of the capital and go back to her ancestral home for recuperation."
Fang Zheng finally felt relieved when he heard this. He heard Mr. Liu's tone, it seemed that he had not found out who was the real murderer. But after all, he and the fat man just lied to him to go to the Huafang to have a meal of a tycoon. He didn't beat him or scold him. The one who beat him was the thug of Huafang. He was sent by the emperor to do it. No matter from which perspective, he was not considered the murderer, right?
Fang Zheng comforted himself for a while, and suddenly became much more tough. Yes, why am I guilty? I didn’t do anything bad. If you want to take revenge, you should look for the emperor. I am not the murderer. I am as innocent as vegetables and tofu. Is it necessary to be guilty? Thinking of this, Fang Zheng’s back straightened a lot.
Of course, Mr. Liu didn't know that after this time, the real murderer who caused his son had successfully finished cheating. Mr. Liu smiled bitterly and bowed to Fang Zheng, saying, "Liu is here to express his gratitude to Lord Fang. Although managing brothels is for the peace of the people and the stability of the capital, from Mr. Liu, Mr. Fang is also avenging my miserable son. Thank you for your hard work."
Fang Zheng laughed and said, "You are polite. You can't do the errands that the emperor has assigned. If you can avenge your eunuchs, you will be very happy to avenge your eunuchs."
When Mr. Liu heard this, he frowned again, and shook his head again after thinking about it. He quickly said that the important matter was important and no longer care about some trivial matters with this vulgar person.
"I wonder if Lord Fang has found out after checking these days? Liu felt that this matter was not that simple. Someone must have wanted to harm Liu. His methods were extremely cruel. After Liu was defeated, he must have a very deep background in the court. I don't know when Liu offended such a minister in the court." Mr. Liu gritted his teeth.
This Minister Liu thought a lot, even the ministers in the court were involved and became his imaginary enemy. He could not have thought that it was actually that simple. His son was too lucky and met this young master, that's all.
Seeing Mr. Liu's appearance, Fang Zheng's eyes turned around and suddenly an idea came to his mind.
In-depth investigation of brothels will definitely offend many ministers in the court, even the prince. They are perfunctory but make the emperor dissatisfied. It is difficult to do things to please both sides, but if this minister Liu helps...
Fang Zheng smiled at Mr. Liu strangely, and his smile made Mr. Liu feel scared. Why did this guy smile so terrible?
"Mr. Liu, hehe, the officials may have found a little clue about Lingzi's castration case..." Fang Zheng smiled like a big bad wolf who saw a rabbit.
When Mr. Liu heard this, he was excited and did not care about the officials' demeanor. He bounced up from the Grand Master's chair and hurried to Fang Zheng, saying excitedly: "Be serious about this? Can Lord Fang tell Liu? Liu is very grateful!"
Fang Zheng said in a difficult situation: "No, the lower official just came back from the palace and reported the development of the case to the emperor. This case is very serious and there are many officials involved. In order to avoid turmoil in the court, the emperor issued a strict order to the lower official and did not disclose a word to anyone, otherwise..." As he said that, Fang Zheng cut a false knife on his neck: "...the whole family was killed!"
When Mr. Liu heard this, he was disappointed and his expression became lonely. He sat back in a daze and said nothing in a depressed manner.
Fang Zheng continued: "But the emperor also told me that I must continue to investigate this matter, because Lingzi was in a brothel, and maybe there were more clues to the brothels in the capital..."
When Mr. Liu heard this, he turned his worries into joy, and looked at Fang Zheng with anticipation.
Fang Zheng said, "It's easy to say this, but...ah! Let's tell the truth. Lord Liu, you know that there are ministers in the court behind the brothels in the capital. After checking, the officials are afraid that there will be too many people who will offend them. The court is full of my enemies. How can I live this life in the future? You also know that there are people assassinating me last time. The water in the brothels in the capital is too deep, and the officials are timid and dare not investigate again."
Mr. Liu secretly disdained in his heart. He really didn't know what this kid was so respected by the emperor. He was greedy for money and lustful, and as timid as a mouse. However, he had to beg him for such a person. Mr. Liu thought about it and felt that he was quite frustrated.
Mr. Liu smiled and said, "Mr. Fang is acting according to the order, why bother to worry too much? If Mr. Fang thinks there is something inconvenient, Mr. Liu is willing to help Mr. Fang come forward. I wonder what Mr. Fang wants to do? "
Fang Zheng was waiting for this sentence. Someone took the initiative to come to the door and asked to take the blame for him. How rare is this ancient living Lei Feng? If he doesn't make good use of it, wouldn't he be sorry for himself?
After thinking about it, Fang Zheng looked embarrassed and said, "...Isn't this good? Isn't Lord Liu afraid of offending the ministers in the court?"
Mr. Liu's face was flat and he said with a little resoluteness: "Liu is already discouraged. After avenging his son, he plans to resign and return to his hometown, guard the ancestral hall to repent and repent, and do not offend others. Liu no longer cares. My Liu family has been eliminated. Whether or not it is even more important."
What you want is this kind of bachelor spirit that is willing to sacrifice yourself. Fang Zheng couldn't help but give a thumbs up at Mr. Liu, exclaiming: "Mr. Liu is noble and has the spirit of an ancient sage. It really makes the minister admire him. If Mr. Liu is willing to stand up, the official will be somewhat sure and will find out the real murderer who harmed your son. But, hehe, there are some things that the official will not come forward, and he has to trouble Mr. Liu..."
Fang Zheng felt relieved. The difficult question that had not been solved for a long time was taken over by the revenge Secretary Liu in front of him without saying anything. It would be impossible not to let him take the blame. He was anxious with me. Is this what the song "He will take the blame and die"?
Although things happened so inexplicably, they were finally moving in a good direction. Fang Zheng couldn't help but secretly thank God for his favor. When he was at the end of his life, he didn't expect that there would be another bright future. Hehe, so character is very important. I am a good person, so the genius will give me such good luck.
Of course, I have to thank Mr. Liu in front of me. After all, God is false, but the person who takes the blame is real.
Next, Fang Zheng's eyes sparked with gratitude, and began to flatter Mr. Liu indiscriminately. The strength and content of the flattery made Mr. Liu, who had been calm for many years, blushed and secretly shocked. This son was young, but his flattery skills had reached the pinnacle. No wonder he was so happy to the emperor. After all, this son would probably be a jester in the future.
Fang Zheng naturally had his idea and satisfies the filming of Mr. Liu. He will definitely be even more willing to take the blame for this young master in the future. After a few days, the young master took action and began to thoroughly investigate the place of love in the capital. No matter what the prince or minister of the court, he will rectify them all, and according to the emperor's wishes, he will teach them a lesson.
Of course, when the ministers in the court were furious, they would find that the person who led the team to search was actually Mr. Liu, but Master Fang was completely gone. Well, it was very beautiful.
Fang Zheng felt a little guilty towards Mr. Liu. After the serious matter was said, he asked Mr. Liu curiously: "If the real murderer found out was a high-powered minister in the court, how do you plan to deal with him?"
Mr. Liu obviously had never thought about such a problem. For him, the most important thing was how to find out the murderer. As for what to do after the investigation, he had never thought about it carefully.
When Liu heard this, his brow frowned and said, "This Liu had never thought that Liu would offend all the civil and military officials in the court. Even if the murderer was found, no one would want to help Liu. Liu had only one person, this..."
As he said that, Mr. Liu looked at Fang Zheng and asked Fang Zheng for advice: "...How should I deal with it alone? Lord Fang is willing to teach me? The bigger the blow to him, the better, the less the movement, the better..."
Fang Zheng frowned and thought for a long time, then slapped his thigh and gave Mr. Liu a good idea: "...... In the middle of the night, the moon is dark and the wind is high, quietly, gently, you are hanging at his doorstep by yourself, how about you?"
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