Fang Yun quickly outlined the Guan family's network in his mind. The Guan family had a close relationship with Majesty Kang, and Majesty Kang had coveted the throne of Jingguo for a long time. There were even rumors that Majesty Kang had poisoned the late emperor with a strange poison from the Demon Realm, causing the late emperor to be bedridden and unable to walk since he was a teenager. Even with Chen Sheng's treatment, the late emperor did not live past 30 years old. Even the current emperor was the son of Prince Ning, not the late emperor's biological son.
Majesty Kang had been in Jingguo for many years and was deeply rooted. He was the most powerful person besides the Empress Dowager and the Left Prime Minister.
Majesty Kang abided by the rules of the royal family and did not take the Jinshi exam. He was only a Juren, but his wife was extraordinary. She was the daughter of the head of the Half-saint family, Wu Guo. With the Half-saint family and Wu Guo as his backing, Majesty Kang's power in Jingguo grew day by day. If the late emperor had not prepared to adopt Prince An Yue, Majesty Kang would have become the emperor of Jingguo.
Fang Yun looked at the soldiers and said, "Master's wife, please come in and tell me. Can you make it easy for us?"
"We can't stop an elder from visiting. Just say whatever you want and pretend we're not here." A Chief Of Police smiled and said.
"Thank you, brothers."
Fang Yun invited Master's wife to the living room and ordered someone to serve her tea. He then said, "Please continue."
Master's wife sighed and said, "My son, Zhengying, is studying in the capital. Do you know about this?"
"I heard from my classmates that Mr. Wang is like father, like son. Zhengying was one of the top ten scholars in the Dayuan House five years ago. Two years ago, he went to study in the 'Mingzhi Academy' in the capital. It seems that he will be coming back to take the Juren exam next year." Fang Yundao said.
Mistress Wang's expression turned bitter as she said, "When that Guan Changyu came in, he talked to us about Zhengying. He even specifically said that Zhengying had feelings for the Third Miss of the Huang family in the capital and was preparing to talk about marriage. We all know about this, but he said something we don't know. Even if the third daughter is from a concubine, she is from a famous family in the capital. The Huang family made three requests. Firstly, Zhengying must pass the High Scholar examination. Secondly, Zhengying must settle down in the capital and settle down. Thirdly, Zhengying must have ten thousand taels of silver as the betrothal gift. "
When Fang Yun heard this, he understood that Wang Zhengying had a high chance of passing the High Scholar examination. However, that could only happen after three to five years. As for settling down in the capital, it was much harder than passing the High Scholar examination. Only Grand Scholars could directly become a citizen of the capital. Without the connections of a Rank 5 official or above, even a High Scholar would find it difficult to settle down in the capital.
The capital of Jingguo had been built into a powerful fortress by generations of Half-saint and great scholars. In particular, during the years when the demons were about to break through the Borderline Mountain, the royal family of Jingguo spent all their wealth on strengthening the capital city. It could be said that the capital city of the Notre-Dame, Kong City, and the Ten Nations were the last fortresses of the human race.
"Our family is just an ordinary family. Even if we have other businesses, we can only save four to five hundred taels of silver a year. More than half of it is given to Zhengying to study in the capital. The house that the Huang Clan was talking about was definitely not an ordinary house. Without at least five thousand taels of silver, it was impossible to afford it. Actually, the most difficult thing is to transfer the household register to the capital city. This is harder than ascending to the heavens! By the time our Zhengying passes the Grand Scholar examination, the Huang Clan's daughter would have given birth to countless children! "
Fang Yun asked, "Then Guan Zhangyu is threatening Zhengying with his future?"
"Isn't that so! That person said. As long as we sell the Longevity Fruit to him, he will take care of Zhengying and the Huang Clan's daughter. He will also guarantee that our Old Master will have a lucrative position in the capital city. Even entering the Jingguo Academy is negotiable. "
"The other party is willing to pay." Fang Yun said.
"Yes. Our Old Master also admits that the price is not low. However, ten years of life cannot be bought! Even if he agrees, I can't agree. It's a matter of life and death! Guan Zhangyu saw that it was impossible and revealed the truth. Wu Guo's Yi Zhishi is about to become a Saint. The Kang Emperor wants to send a congratulatory gift and is thinking of a way. Only then did we understand. The Guan Zhangyu wants to curry favor with the Kang Emperor, but what good things can he have? He can only go to Jade Sea City. After all, he can trade with the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace there. Who knows, he might be able to buy some treasures. "
"Then Guan Zhangyu heard about the four Longevity Fruit?"
"Yes. Our Old Master did not agree, so Guan Zhangyu could only leave. On the second day of the New Year, our Old Master met with the other four people and found out that Guan Zhangyu had also gone to their houses. However, the four of them did not agree. Ai, these five people's tempers clashed and they actually became friends. Now, they don't care who the Longevity Fruit belongs to. Instead, they gather together all day to chat and drink tea. They really think of themselves as old men! "
"Could it be that Guan Zhangyu went to your house again?" Fang Yun asked.
"Isn't that so!" Mistress Wang said with a sobbing tone. She used a handkerchief to wipe the corners of her eyes. "Guan Zhangyu said that if we don't sell the Longevity Fruit to the Guan Zhangyu, not only will they find a way to separate my son Zhengying and the Huang Clan's daughter, they will also chase my son out of Mingzhi Academy. Our Old Master scolded Guan Zhangyu and kicked him out. I thought about it and was afraid that he would harm our Zhengying, so I could only come to you. "
Fang Yun suddenly smiled coldly. He said, "He clearly knows that the Longevity Fruit was given to the High Scholars by me to extend their lives. He clearly knows that Mr Wang is my teacher. He clearly knows that Mr Wang and the other four people saved my life. Yet he still dares to go to your house?"
Mistress Wang said, "On the first day of the New Year, he was very polite. However, today he was especially overbearing. Although he did not mention you, the meaning behind his words was that he knew something would happen to you. That is why he dared to go to our house. I did not come here to ask for your help. Why don't you give a Longevity Fruit to our Old Wang and we will sell it to the Guan Zhangyu. If you can get in touch with the people in the capital, we will not ask for anything else. We will not study anymore. The Huang Clan's daughter is out of our reach. We only ask that you don't harm Zhengying. Mistress Wang also does not know any high ranking officials, so I can only ask you for help. Mistress Wang also knows that your situation is not good. If you really have difficulties, I will not force you. "
Mistress Wang was somewhat deliberate at first, but when she talked about her son, her tears flowed uncontrollably.
Fang Yun thought for a moment and said, "Guan Zhangyu left you his address, right?"
"He left it on the first day of the New Year. He said that if there was any news, we should go find him."
"En, then go find him now. Tell him that I, Fang Yun, said that the Longevity Fruit was given to the five of them by me. No one can snatch it from me! Tell him that if he does not leave the Da Yuan Mansion tonight, I will have someone break his legs tomorrow. I will teach him where he can and cannot walk! "
Mistress Wang wiped her tears and shook her head. "I only beg for forgiveness for our Zhengying. I cannot let you offend anyone. I will leave now. Please do not tell our Master. If he knows that I came to beg you, he will beat me to death. "She then turned and left.
Fang Yundao said, "Mistress Wang, please wait. I want to teach Guan Zhangyu a lesson not to help you, but for myself. The Longevity Fruit was given to someone by me! Although I am in a difficult situation now, I cannot be trampled on! If Mistress Wang is afraid, tell me that person's address. I will find someone to make him scram! "
Mistress Wang looked at Fang Yun in astonishment. She did not expect that the courteous scholar her husband always talked about would have such a ruthless side.
Mistress Wang wiped her tears and said, "Since you are willing to help me, then as your Mistress, I cannot be afraid! I will go find him now. Regardless of whether I succeed or not, I will not trouble you again. "
After sending Mistress Wang away, Fang Yun stood in the courtyard for a long time and coldly snorted. He did not expect that the moment something happened to him, all sorts of people would jump out. If nothing happened to him, that Guan Zhangyu would not dare to go to the Wang family again even if he had a hundred guts.
Fang Yun was about to go to the study when he suddenly received a letter from Cai He.
"That cousin of yours, Fang Li, is really promising! After he found out that I had severed ties with you, he actually brought his son, Fang Zhongyong, to my residence and presented me with an article that could be considered a declaration of war. It was called "Remembering Uncle Fang Yun." The entire article was talking bad about you. He said that you were incomparably bad when you were young, and in the end, he said that you could only blame yourself for today's bitter consequences. That child, Fang Zhongyong, has been tormented. His eyes have lost their former intelligence. "
Fang Yun looked at the letter and smiled. He had previously thought that Fang Li's character was unbearable. Today, it was finally proven.
Not long after, Fang Li actually sent a letter.
Fang Yun opened it and saw the words written by Hongyan: Little Brother Yun's matter has embarrassed the entire Fang family. Rumor has it that County Magistrate Cai wants to make an example of the Fang family. For the sake of the Fang family, I asked Zhongyong to write a short article. It will not only let the county magistrate give up on blaming the Fang family, but also let your nephew, Zhongyong's Literary Name, spread. I do not have any intention of harming you. I hope that little brother Yun will not blame me for my painstaking efforts. When you return to Ji County in the future, I will prepare a banquet to apologize. Qiu An.
Fang Yun was so angry that he laughed. Just a few days ago, Fang Li's letters were always "Lord Wen Hou" and "Your Humble Servant". Today, "Lord Wen Hou" was replaced by "Little Brother Yun" and "Your Humble Servant" was replaced by "Your Humble Servant". The so-called apology was just to prevent him from making a comeback in the future.
Fang Yun was too lazy to pay attention to such a petty person. He ordered the Marquis of Wen Hou to not receive any more letters from Fang Li in the future.
Two hours later, Fang Yun was reading when a soldier knocked on the door.
Fang Yun walked out and saw a soldier respectfully pass a letter to him. He said, "A person who claims to be Guan Changyu's personal attendant has sent a letter. He said that he is explaining the misunderstanding."
"Thank you."
Fang Yun took the letter and read it as he walked into the courtyard.
The letter was very polite on the surface. It said that since Fang Yun had given the Longevity Fruit to someone else, the fruit had nothing to do with Fang Yun. It was a private matter between Guan Changyu and the Wang family, and no one should interfere. At the end of the letter, there was a reminder.
"The capital is windy, unlike the Grand Source Residence. Marquis Wen, please prepare more clothes."
A faint coldness appeared between Fang Yun's brows. Guan Changyu's last sentence clearly had two meanings. The first was to mock him for meddling in other people's business, and the second was to warn him that the capital's waters were too deep. A mere Marquis of Wen wouldn't be able to stir up any waves, let alone someone who wasn't a Marquis of Wen.
"If I don't leave today, I won't have to leave tomorrow." Fang Yun casually threw the letter away.
He hadn't taken a few steps when he received an urgent letter from Zeng Yuan.
"Fang Yun, it's not good! Gyeongo's top scholar last year, Ji Mengxian, wrote a 'Denunciation of Fang Yun'! It's spreading like wildfire, and it's climbing up the Notre-Dame's literary rankings. I'll send you the original text immediately! You mustn't let your guard down! "
Fang Yun took a closer look. There was no mistake about it. The word "denunciation" sounded the same as "xi". It was an uncommon style used to summon, suppress, or list crimes to the world. Once a denunciation was published, it would inevitably lead to a dispute.
Just yesterday, Fang Yun had finished reading the "Denunciation of Wu Zhao" written by one of the Four Heroes of the Tang Dynasty, Luo Binwang, and the "Denunciation of Cao Cao" written by Chen Lin during the Three Kingdoms period. These two denunciations had a great impact.
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