The happy life of a prodigal

Chunfeng Building is located in the south of the city, which is quite a distance from Fangfu.

Fortunately, the boy had already made preparations, bought a carriage, and soon arrived at the gate of Chunfeng Building.

The business of Chunfeng Building is booming as always, and the downstairs lobby is full of guests.

The shopkeeper of the restaurant shuttled among the diners, so busy that he didn't see Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu didn't bother to look for him, and followed the boy up to the second floor.

The boy didn't care at all about the guards following Fang Xiu, as if these people were nothing in his eyes.

"Young master, my master is inside, just go in by yourself..."

Fang Xiu stood outside the door of the private room, not knowing what was going on, so he knocked lightly on the door.

"come in......"

A soft female voice came from the private room, which sounded somewhat similar to Zhao Yan's voice.

After contemplating for a moment, he still didn't think of any other women he knew in the palace besides Zhao Yan...

Fang Xiu hesitated for a moment, but pushed the door and walked in.

The private room was divided into two parts by a curtain, and there was a table in the middle with various melon and fruit snacks on it.

On the opposite side of the curtain, there are two figures faintly, which cannot be seen clearly.

Fang Xiu took two steps forward, and was just about to ask, when he saw a corner of the curtain being lifted, and a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl quickly exited the private room.

"You are Fang Xiu?"

At the same time, a voice came from behind the curtain.

Fang Xiu was slightly startled, as if he had thought of something, he bowed to the curtain and said, "The minister is Fang Xiu."

The woman behind the curtain was stunned for a moment, then said, "Have you guessed my identity?"

Fang Xiu smiled and said: "Three months ago, I asked His Highness to write a letter to your mother. After seeing that letter, I knew it in my heart..."

Hearing this, the woman walked a few steps, opened the curtain, looked at Fang Xiu, and said, "Then do you know why I want to go out of the palace to see you?"

Fang Xiu raised his eyes and took a look. The woman was wearing a fine attire, with a steady and dignified demeanor. One could tell at a glance that she was different from ordinary women.

There was hesitation on his face, and after a while, he lowered his head and whispered: "I...don't know."

Concubine Shu went to the table and sat down, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "You are a very smart person, it's impossible not to guess it, but you dare not say..."

Fang Xiu raised his head, looked at Concubine Shu, smiled, and said: "I have a brain disease, I am a patient, I have always been fearless, there is nothing I dare not say."

Concubine Shu stared at Fang Xiu, and asked: "Okay, then tell me, what is the purpose of me looking for you?"

Fang Xiudao: "Your Majesty wants to let His Highness take part in the seizure of the heirloom and seek the position of crown prince, but she can't find a trustworthy helper...

The minister is His Highness's master, and his relationship with His Highness is extraordinary. At the same time, he also had enemies with King Ning and King Kang at the same time. Therefore, the empress trusts him and wants him to help His Highness get a big position. "

When Concubine Shu heard this, her expression changed for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

She didn't admit it or deny it, but just asked: "There is one thing, I have never figured out why you have such a bad relationship with King Ning and King Kang."

This incident really puzzled most of the people in the capital.

Anpingbo Mansion also has a considerable status in the imperial court.

After all, Uncle Anping is one of the nine important generals in the town. He holds military power in his hands and has outstanding military exploits. He has always been loyal to His Majesty and the court, and is deeply trusted by His Majesty.

As the only heir of Uncle Anping, Fang Xiu showed affection for either King Ning or King Kang.

The two princes will spare no effort to win him over by various means.

But he chose to fight against the two princes at the same time.

Although the current Holy Majesty is in good health, he is old after all. To put it bluntly, even if he is favored by the heavens, he can only live for more than ten years, or even a few years at most.

When His Majesty dies, it will not be either King Ning or King Kang who will inherit the throne.

When Uncle Anping was here, maybe nothing would happen. If something happened to Uncle Anping, who else would protect him?

Therefore, for Fang Xiu's behavior, most people can only attribute it to brain disease.

"During the banquet at Prince Ning's mansion, Yang Ming wanted to put his minister to death. Instead of stopping him, His Royal Highness Prince Ning stood aside, watching the minister's good show. It was nothing more than the idea of ​​giving charcoal in the snow..."

Fang Xiu looked at Concubine Shu, smiled, and said: "Although I suffer from brain disease, when I am not ill, I am not a fool.

No county magistrate would use such a low-level method of winning people's hearts, let alone His Royal Highness.

Therefore, I believe that His Royal Highness King Ning is useless and not good enough to inherit the great line..."

Chapter 2 Twelve School Cheats

Winning people's hearts, to put it nicely, is the art of the emperor, and it is a basic means necessary for an emperor.

But......

King Ning's method is too low-level, any adult with a sound mind will not be won over by his actions.

Either send someone to pull away the irrational Yang Ming from the very beginning, or make up his mind to stand firmly on the side of the Ministry of Rites and punish the crime.

Watching the fire from the other side like this can only make Fang Xiu and the Ministry of Rites feel unfavorable.

Therefore, what Fang Xiu said was not wrong at all.

Others may have reservations about this matter outside, and did not directly point out the inappropriateness of King Ning's actions.

But in the private room of Chunfeng Tower, when there were only two people facing each other, Fang Xiu was merciless, pointing out that King Ning is a useless idiot, even the most basic means of winning people's hearts are so inferior, it is impossible become a prince.

After Concubine Shu heard this, her face remained calm, but she actually quite agreed with it in her heart.

"Then why did you have a bad relationship with King Kang?"

Concubine Shu looked at Fang Xiu with a blank expression on her face, and asked a faint question.

Fang Xiu smiled and said, "I think His Royal Highness Kang Wang is too ugly."

"..."

Concubine Shu was slightly taken aback, then her expression became a little strange, she thought about it, and said, "Since you understand it in your heart, what do you think..."

Fang Xiu raised his eyes, looked at Concubine Shu, and said, "The minister's idea is not to have any thoughts."

When Concubine Shu heard this, a thoughtful expression appeared on her face.

After a while, she smiled, looked at Fang Xiu, and said, "Hao'er is a talented child, but he doesn't like the Four Books and Five Classics. As his master, you should take care of him..."

Although Concubine Shu only said 'Master Zhao Hao agrees with', she mentioned the word 'Master' in front of Fang Xiu.

To some extent, I already have a certain recognition for him.

"I understand."

Fang Xiu cupped his hands towards Concubine Shu.

"The matter of my meeting with you, unless His Majesty asks, don't tell anyone..."

Concubine Shu picked up her teacup, took a sip, looked at Fang Xiu, and said calmly.

Fang Xiu nodded and said: "I understand, unless your Majesty asks, I will pretend that I have never met your empress."

"You are a very smart person, I don't need to say more, there are some things that you know in your heart..."

Concubine Shu stood up from the grand teacher's chair, and said: "I'm going back first. A few days ago, Hao'er said that he wanted to see you, and I agreed to let you enter the palace to meet him after the military review is over... ...

But he was unwilling, saying that there is no such thing as a master taking the initiative to meet a disciple in the world. After thinking about it, this palace is indeed the case.

In this case, I will ask His Majesty to let Hao'er live in Uncle Anping's mansion for a few days. During this time, you should prepare. "

Fang Xiu bowed and saluted, and said, "I will definitely not disappoint Your Highness."

"No need to send."

Concubine Shu nodded, turned and walked out of the private room.

After she left, Fang Xiu stood in the private room, and it took some time before returning to Fang's mansion.

The Emperor Chu only allowed Zhao Yan to leave the palace during the military review period.

Now that the pro-military review is over, it is naturally impossible for Zhao Yan to run to Fangfu every day.

Lying on a chair in the backyard, looking at the evening clouds falling from the sky, for some reason, I always feel a little cold.

The pro-military review that kept him busy every day has ended, and the Spring Breeze Building and Zhuxuanzhai are as stable as ever.

In addition to the Beijing Normal University Theater, the other three major theaters are also under construction, and there is nothing going on for the time being.

It was rare for Fang Xiu to relax.

If there is really anything to do, it will only be a competition with the grassland tribes in a few days, and he needs to spend some time thinking.

In addition, it is the upcoming autumn.

Every time he thought of this, he always felt depressed.

After he became a martial artist, Anpingbo's only successor had to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics and take the imperial examination in the end.

I really don't know what that old fellow Chu Huang was thinking.

No matter what, in this era, Fang Xiu didn't dare to do anything against this era, so he obediently spared time to read and endorse.

For a moment, he even felt that he was back in high school, and he just kept memorizing and doing questions every day.

Taking advantage of the setting sun and taking advantage of this rare free time, Fang Xiu took out a copy of "The Analects of Confucius" from under the stone table, and was just about to open it for a look when he saw a guard walking over.

"Master..."

The guard walked up to Fang Xiu, saluted respectfully, and said, "Liu Qing wants to see you."

Liu Qing?

Fang Xiu was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized.

He didn't expect that in just a few days, Liu Qing had already figured out the key point.

Of course... not necessarily.

With Liu Qing's character, it might not be impossible to coax him over and scold him a few words to relieve his anger.

Either way, being willing to talk is always a good thing.

It was a good thing for Fang Xiu and Liu Qing.

Fang Xiu nodded, got up and walked to the courtyard.

It was a few more days of scorching heat, and the smell of the side courtyard became even more pungent and unpleasant.

There were originally three houses, but now only two are still locked.

One is Liu Qing's room, and the other is the middle-aged assassin's room.

The young assassin had already been let out by Fangfu's guards.

Fang Xiu walked to the front of Liu Qing's room, opened the door and walked in. Suddenly, a stench came over his face.

If he hadn't already been mentally prepared, he might just spit it out.

After a while, Fang Xiu recovered.

He looked at Liu Qing who was sitting on the bed not far away, expressionless.

Thin body, dirty hair, tattered clothes...

For a moment, Fang Xiu even felt a little sympathy for her.

In any case, Liu Qing was also a "goddess" character in Goulan in the south of the city, and was sought after by countless people.

Who would have thought that in just over half a month, she would be reduced to this point.

"Have you thought about it?"

Fang Xiu recovered from the memory, looked at Liu Qing, and said.

Liu Qing raised her eyes, her bloodshot eyes were still bright, and said, "Think it over."

Fang Xiu smiled and said: "Since I have thought about it, there are some things that should be explained clearly..."

Liu Qing remained expressionless and asked, "What's the matter?"

Fang Xiu looked at Liu Qing, thought for a while, and asked, "What is your relationship with the Poison Gu Sect?"