[Ye Wuxia was, after all, a high-ranking official of the third rank. If he wanted to kill a merchant, he wouldn't even need to show his face. He only needed to spread the word, and someone would do it for him. The business world is like a battlefield; if someone were to obstruct his business, it would be impossible for him to continue operating.]
【I understand that! But what does this have to do with his clan? Even if he were just an ordinary merchant, or even if he had done the clan a great favor, would it warrant risking the lives of the entire clan? Drawing lots for life and death? Is Ye Wuxia alright?】
No, he was just an ordinary farmer, maybe a little stronger than average. How could he possibly get close enough to Ye Wuxia to hurt him?
It's good that he's alright.
Fang Ruotang unconsciously tilted her head, pursed her lips, and continued to ask herself the question.
But you still haven't said why the clan leader made this decision?
[Didn't I say? That concubine is the clan chief's wife's niece. They want the child registered under Sister Ye's name so that Ye Wuxia can acknowledge him later.]
Fang Ruotang frowned deeply.
[What kind of insane script is this? Are they crazy? Sister Ye isn't mute; she doesn't want to hold Ye Wuxia back, so how could she let him be the sucker?]
Fang Ruotang's face turned extremely pale as she considered a certain possibility.
[Their clansmen also bullied Sister Ye, which is why they're afraid of retaliation, right? Especially that concubine?]
She is a concubine (or second wife).
[He's a merchant who married a concubine?]
Fang Ruotang was stunned and immediately complained to the Crown Prince.
“This kind of person is breaking the law and challenging the national law. Your Highness, you must punish them severely and curb this evil trend.”
The state has clear regulations on the number of wives and concubines a person can have.
Not only could merchants only marry one wife, but even high-ranking officials and nobles practiced the system of having one wife and multiple concubines, and could not have any equal wives.
If no one reports it, the government won't be so idle as to interfere, but if they really crack down on it, they'll suffer greatly.
"Yes, Minister Ye is well aware. His former brother-in-law has already been imprisoned, and the farmer who assassinated him has been sentenced to death."
"He should be sentenced to death. He dared to assassinate even an official of the imperial court. He has no respect for the law. And his former brother-in-law should also be killed."
"You! Calm down your killing intent. He'll handle these things himself." The Crown Prince was amused by Fang Ruotang's indignant expression.
Fang Ruotang pouted unhappily.
"I don't have a murderous intent. My older sister says I'm the kindest woman in the world, and I've helped so many people. Don't you think so?"
"feel!"
The crown prince, with his strong will to survive, dared not deny it.
The reason Fang Ruotang is not allowed to talk about killing is because it would be very incongruous for her to say such things.
But at the same time, I think it's normal for her to say that, given her personality.
Her likes and dislikes were always straightforward, but this didn't make her repulsive. Instead, he felt that she was like a little kitten with its claws outstretched, which made him particularly want to move her around.
"Hmph!" Fang Ruotang stared at the Crown Prince suspiciously for a moment, but seeing his sincere expression, she withdrew what she thought was a sharp look.
Seeing that she wasn't unhappy, the Crown Prince smiled again and looked at her gently, asking, "Since we have nothing to do today, would you like me to accompany you to the Star-Picking Tower? To go through the formalities?"
"Sure! Will it be difficult?" Fang Ruotang was excited as she was being entrusted with such an important task for the first time.
Although there was nothing I was afraid of or dared not do, I was a little worried about making a mistake and delaying important matters.
"No, everyone likes you no matter what," the Crown Prince reassured Fang Ruotang.
Fang Ruotang raised an eyebrow, "Really?"
"It's true, you know how much the people love and respect you."
"That's true!"
Fang Ruotang recalled the worshipful looks people gave her every time she went out.
"So you don't need to think too much. Just say whatever you want. As long as it's you, everyone will like it."
The Crown Prince didn't say anything, so those dissenting voices couldn't possibly appear in front of Fang Ruotang. The Prime Minister's residence had already protected Fang Ruotang very well, and now with the Crown Prince as the main force and the other five men as assistants, basically no one could find a loophole and come to Fang Ruotang to show malice.
Moreover, the people who can get to the Star-Picking Tower to watch and listen to Fang Ruotang speak will be screened. Not just anyone can rush over. If an assassin happens to appear, wouldn't that be troublesome?
Fang Ruotang casually handed the letter to the maid, instructing her to put it in her room, and then happily followed the Crown Prince to the Star-Picking Tower.
Fang Ruotang had never been to this place before.
But I've heard of it.
Before she and the Crown Prince came up, in the past, only the Emperor and Empress were allowed to ascend the Star-Picking Tower and speak with the people during the nationwide celebrations.
The Empress has been dead for several years. In these years, the Emperor has occasionally indulged in women, but he has never brought his favorite concubines up to the palace.
This shows just how extraordinary the building's status is.
"Just ordinary?" Fang Ruotang was a little disappointed as she walked upstairs.
She was in poor health, and her family did not allow her to come to the Star-Picking Tower to join in the fun.
Therefore, in her mind, the Star-Picking Tower, a place so close to the sky, should be unfathomable, but after actually climbing it, she found that it was just a little taller.
"It's just an ordinary little building, but it has a great location, situated in the center of Shangjing, overlooking the entire city."
"That's true, and it's high up, so you can see far."
Fang Ruotang stood in all four directions (east, west, south, and north) for a moment, took a look, and agreed that it was indeed a good place to enjoy the scenery. Although her eyesight was not good enough to see the people coming in and out of the four city gates, she could tell that these four directions were exactly aligned with the four city gates.
"When the time comes, you'll stand here and speak to the people. Do you want me to have someone write a speech for you?" The Crown Prince pointed to an open space downstairs.
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