Chapter 24: Old Friends Reminisce
But when he saw that the woman didn't even dare to look up at him, and didn't seem to be lying, he suddenly became interested.
"What do you mean? Please speak slowly."
The woman's hand holding the hem of her clothes paused, as if she was hesitant, but Shen Xitang, who was standing aside, couldn't help but say: "Sir, you must not believe his words, they are all in the same group!"
Hearing the familiar voice, the woman turned around and saw that it was that woman. She immediately became angry.
He didn't care about being afraid anymore and told everyone everything that happened along the way in detail.
"Your Excellency, this is the woman. She has been spreading rumors and slandering that family all along the way, and she even caused an official to be punished!"
As for how the official was punished, she was not there at the time and did not witness the entire process, so she was not very clear about it and did not dare to tell the specific details.
Lin Xiaofeng, who was standing by, nodded, confirming what she said: "It is true. I was the one who beat Zhang Dazhu."
After hearing her description, Fang Huaining's expression was very interesting.
His gaze fell on Lu Nianqing next to him again.
"You tell me."
Although the two confessions were viewed from different perspectives, the general content was not much different.
Fang Huaining already had the answer in his mind.
"Master Liu, what do you think should be done in this case?" He did not make a conclusion on his own, so as to avoid Liu Feng confusing right and wrong, but instead threw the question back to him.
"If what these two people said is true, then they were really wronged before."
Liu Feng reluctantly squeezed out these words from between his teeth, "Fortunately, the prince reminded me in time, so I didn't cause a disaster. I am truly grateful."
"Lord Liu, you are too polite. Let's close the case." Fang Huaining looked at Gu Yanqing with a meaningful look in his eyes.
After Liu Feng announced the result, he glanced at Shen Xitang and thought to himself.
This woman is really more of a hindrance than a help. We can't let her talk nonsense in front of Fang Huaining.
Now that Gu Yanqing has fallen from power, Dad has been active in the capital. I believe there will be news soon.
If Fang Huaining returned to the capital and said something he shouldn't have, he wouldn't even be able to survive, let alone return to the capital.
"Send the witness back and take good care of him." While speaking, Liu Feng glanced at Xi Er behind him and gave him a look.
Xi Er understood what he meant and quickly took the person away.
When Shen Xitang struggled, he covered her mouth subtly to prevent her from talking nonsense.
Just as Gu Yanqing and his family were about to return to their cell, Fang Huaining spoke up to persuade them to stay: "Minister Gu, please stay."
Fang Huaining stood up with the help of a chair and walked towards Gu Yanqing, smiling and bowing. "I didn't expect to see the Prime Minister here. It's really fate. Why don't you let Lord Liu arrange for me to rest here for a few days, recuperate, and catch up with the Prime Minister."
Gu Yanqing dodged his greeting by moving sideways, his eyes falling on Fang Huaining, as if he wanted to see what exactly he was up to. "Gu is already a guilty subject, unworthy of Your Highness's courtesy. "Gu Shoufu" was just a title we used to call him, and it doesn't count now. Your Highness, please don't call me that anymore."
"Then I'll call you Brother Gu."
Fang Huaining spoke to himself, without asking for his opinion: "Liu Feng, go and arrange for Prime Minister Gu's room to be next to this prince."
Liu Feng clenched his fists. What did Fang Huaining mean by asking him to arrange a private room for the prisoners?
Seeing that he was hesitant to move, Fang Huaining's expression turned cold: "What? Is what I said not working?"
Liu Feng gritted his teeth, extremely unwilling but unable to suppress his anger: "It works, I'll have someone arrange it right away."
"This is Madam Gu, right?"
Fang Huaining had a completely different attitude towards Gu Yanqing and Liu Feng: "She is indeed a match made in heaven. Brother Gu and I are a perfect match!"
Shen Jinan was not familiar with him and didn’t know what to say. He just smiled implicitly and stood quietly aside, muttering in his heart.
This Fang Huaining looks a little different from what was rumored.
Isn't this too familiar?
"Your Highness, is there anything I can ask of you?"
Although he had never dealt with this person, Gu Yanqing knew him well.
The fact that he has survived in the capital until now does not mean he is as harmless as he appears to be.
"I said we were here to catch up with Brother Gu, why don't we talk while we walk?"
Seeing that Liu Feng still wanted to catch up, he immediately asked: "Master Liu must have a lot of official business to attend to. There is no need for him to accompany me. Please do as you please."
Liu Feng paused, he could tell that Gu Yanqing was in the way, and he looked at Gu Yanqing's back with hatred.
Why? What is so good about Gu Yanqing that attracts so many important figures?
In the past, the emperor was extremely convinced of his words, and today Fang Huaining also favored him, breaking his usual principles.
Why on earth!
"It's just that I've heard about Brother Gu's deeds before, and when I saw it today, I couldn't help but meddle in his affairs."
Fang Huaining took a sip of tea, his eyes gleaming, and a hint of worry on his face: "Brother Gu, you won't be angry about this matter, right?"
Gu Yanqing didn't express his opinion clearly. He frowned slightly and said vaguely, "As long as Your Highness is happy."
However, Shen Jinan looked at Fang Huaining with some surprise.
His face was pale with a hint of black and blue, which was not a symptom of an ordinary illness.
She looked at Gu Yanqing's face again. Although it was still sickly pale, it was much better than before.
"Master Fang, I'd like to ask if you're looking for any medicinal herbs?"
This was something Liu Feng accidentally let slip before.
Shen Jinan had been thinking about this matter in his heart for a long time. Now it seems that Fang Huaining has a relatively mild temper and does not seem to have any major problems for the time being, so he is worth cooperating with.
Furthermore, they had just arrived here and would probably have to stay here for a while. Liu Feng might not let go of what happened today. If he wanted to take revenge, the journey would be full of dangers. It would be better to give it a try and earn a way to survive for the children, and also for... Gu Yanqing.
He will eventually have to return to the capital, and by then he will have one more ally and one more way to escape.
"Oh, how did Madam Gu know? Could it be that she has information about these medicinal herbs?"
Originally, he was interested in Gu Yanqing, but now that Mrs. Gu took the initiative to talk to him, Fang Huaining was a little surprised.
"I don't have any information about these medicines, but since the prince seems to have been ill for a long time, and I know a little bit about medicine, I'm curious."
She smiled and said she was curious, but even if she didn't take Fang Huaining's pulse, she was sure that she could definitely cure his illness.
Gu Yanqing frowned, knowing deep down what she was planning and subtly disapproving. He shook his head at Shen Jinan, not wanting her to get involved in this matter. The relationship between the Protector of the Country and the court was complicated and could not be explained in a few words.
"Believe me." Shen Jinan held his hand, unusually firm.
She knew that Gu Yanqing was worried about her, but she had to do this for the sake of the child.
What's more, she has confidence in herself.
Seeing her firm attitude, Gu Yanqing held her hand back, giving her strength invisibly.
Forget it, let her be. If Fang Huaining makes trouble, I can protect him.
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