When Shi Mingjin asked about Madam Shi's situation, Fang Ruotang and Fang Zhixing, who were riding in the same carriage, also told him about the situation.
"They're trying to curry favor with me, I can tell." Fang Ruotang pouted, looking smug.
After leaving the examination hall, Fang Zhixing stretched his body and felt much better. He looked at Xiao Liu with a doting smile on his face.
"Do you want them to fawn over you?"
Fang Ruotang chuckled slyly, her smugness becoming even more pronounced.
"Too many people are trying to curry favor with me, but they are all insignificant."
Fang Zhixing laughed along.
you do not say!
Given Fang Ruotang's current status and position, whether she's after cultivation or power, no one will fail to curry favor with her. Everyone knows that once you catch her eye, it's like taking a shortcut.
Even he was fawned over by everyone because of his younger sister.
Foolish people like Shi Mingzhe, blinded by jealousy, are extremely rare in the capital. Even if some people resent that he, born of a concubine, lives such a respectable life, no one would be foolish enough to provoke him to his face.
Even those who used to disdain associating with him now take the initiative to greet him and show goodwill.
"Laugh, laugh, laugh! I laugh because I have a lot of face when I go out. What are you laughing at? You call yourself the older brother, but you're not even as good as your younger sister. When you were bullied outside, why didn't you come back and complain? Even if your older brother couldn't solve it, there was still Grandfather, right? Would Grandfather just stand by and watch you get bullied at the academy?" Fang Ruotang was furious when she saw Fang Zhixing smiling so brightly.
I've wanted to ask that for a long time.
If it weren't for the incident, her fifth brother would have gone straight to the Imperial Examination Hall. She really wanted to grab his ear and ask him how she could have such a stupid brother.
What's the point of having a mouth?
Fang Zhixing was taken aback, then his smile widened.
After all, it feels good to be cared for by your younger sister.
But not wanting to worry her younger sister, she immediately explained, "No, that's not true. Look at him, does he look like he could bully me?"
"Really?" Fang Ruotang was somewhat convinced, but not entirely sure.
Because she had also blamed Fang Zhili, saying that some people bullied his fifth brother because of his status as an illegitimate child, and why Fang Zhili, as the younger brother, didn't protect him or even come back to say a word.
Fang Zhili was completely bewildered and had no idea about this.
It seems that, just as Fang Zhixing said, nothing serious happened, which is why Fang Zhili was completely unaware of it.
"Really! Fifth Brother said that I should work hard and make something of myself in the future so that I can protect you. If I don't even have the ability to handle this little thing, how can I protect you?"
Fang Zhixing couldn't help but ruffle Fang Ruotang's hair.
This little sister is so heartwarming.
"Okay! You must tell me if anything happens! Not only can you protect me, but I can protect you now too. I'm stronger than before."
"Our little Liu is amazing."
Fang Zhixing habitually spoke to Fang Ruotang in a coaxing tone.
Almost everyone in the family was like this, and Fang Ruotang didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Instead, she nodded happily and showed off her great achievements over the past six months to Fang Zhixing.
Fang Zhixing listened attentively. Although he had been paying attention to Xiao Liu's situation, he had been preparing for exams for the past six months, which was completely different from before. He hadn't even seen her many times.
It was rare for Xiao Liu to be willing to tell him in detail about what had happened in the past six months, so Fang Zhixing listened attentively, cooperated fully, and praised him enthusiastically.
On the way back, Fang Ruotang's face was flushed, and she was very excited.
The carriage stopped in front of the Prime Minister's residence.
Fang Ruotang said with lingering enthusiasm, "Fifth Brother, my true form is incredibly powerful. It's a pity you can't see it in person. You must come and see it next time I unleash my ultimate power!"
"Okay!" Fang Zhixing did not doubt that Fang Ruotang's words were exaggerated.
But he couldn't imagine what it would be like if a person just pointed a finger and the monster on the other side disintegrated like starlight. Just imagining it was terrifying.
I'd heard that Xiao Liu was extraordinary, and now I have an even deeper understanding of it.
"What are you bragging about to your fifth brother again?" Fang Shengtang was helped off the horse by Yu Sheng. She walked up to them with a smile. She could roughly guess what Fang Ruotang was talking about, but she deliberately teased her.
"I'm not bragging, it's the truth. I have witnesses, lots of people saw it!" Fang Ruotang pouted, looking unhappy.
Fang Shengtang chuckled lightly, raising an eyebrow as if to say something.
Fang Zhixing immediately stopped her, "Big sister, don't tease her, she'll take it seriously."
Fang Shengtang's smile faded slightly, and he rolled his eyes at Fang Zhixing.
"Fine, you're the one who dotes on her. I'm a bad older sister, okay!"
That's not what I meant.
Fang Zhixing gave a wry smile, knowing that his elder sister was doing it on purpose again, but due to the suppression of his bloodline, he could only honestly admit his mistake and stand obediently to the side.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Are you tired? We've prepared food and hot soup at home. Would you like to take a bath or have a meal? If you're really tired, you can just go to sleep."
"I smell terrible. I'll wash up quickly before coming to eat."
"Okay, go ahead! No rush, we'll wait for you."
"good!"
Fang Zhixing nodded to the other family members and strode back to his small courtyard.
Fang Shengtang and his group then moved to the main hall.
Except for the elderly Madam Fang, who did not go to the gate of the examination hall to greet people, and Prime Minister Fang, who was busy with official duties and had not yet returned home, almost everyone else was present.
"Sixth sister, sixth sister."
Eighth and Ninth Sisters called out to Fang Ruotang in their babyish voices.
Fang Ruotang replied in a low voice.
"Sixth Sister is here! Little Eight and Little Nine, do you want Sixth Sister to play with you?"
"Sixth Sister, do you think Fifth Brother will pass the imperial examination?"
Xiao Ba and Xiao Jiu quite enjoyed talking to Fang Ruotang.
After all, the two children were only three years old and at the age where they were very playful. Fang Ruotang could talk without opening her mouth, which was incredibly attractive to the two children.
However, their family members, fearing that the two children wouldn't be able to keep secrets, specifically restricted them from getting close to Fang Ruotang. After all, if something were to happen and the two children suffocated themselves, there would be no one to reason with.
Yes!
Fang Ruotang answered affirmatively that she had already asked Xiao Jingzi.
"Hehe, Fifth Brother will not only pass the exam, but he will also be in the top three! His essays are very good, and the Emperor and the Crown Prince like them very much."
Other members of the Fang family: ...
Just because he's your fifth brother, it's impossible for the Emperor and the Crown Prince not to like him.
Your fifth brother was the first person in your family to die.
"What?"
Fang Ruotang cried out in shock, "Why didn't you say so sooner? When did this happen? How could you die? Couldn't it have been avoided?"
Fang Ruotang threw out a series of questions.
The rest of the Fang family held their breath, and the eighth and ninth sisters had their mouths covered by their aunts.
Although the two little girls were only three years old, thanks to Fang Ruotang's elixir, their intelligence was several times higher than that of ordinary children. They did not struggle at all and, like the other members of the Fang family, obediently watched Fang Ruotang.
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