The autumn rain, which had been falling for half a month, finally stopped, but the trial in the county government continued as usual.
Although Jiang Shisan's voice had not stopped for half a day, he still did not show the slightest sign of fatigue.
"It's amazing." Mrs. Fang said. Although she didn't say half as much as Jiang Shisan, her voice was already tired. "He's not tired at all."
Fang Yunxiu personally handed the tea to her, looking concerned and uneasy.
"Mother is so modest." Fang Yuxiu said, "When mother counted the accounts at the end of the year, she was alone against 24 shopkeepers from 13 prefectures, just like Zhuge Liang's debate with a group of scholars back then."
Mrs. Fang smiled.
"I dare not. A wise man never brags about his past achievements." She said, "At that time, I had your grandmother's support."
Having said this, he glanced at his two daughters and Miss Jun who were sitting in the room.
Fang Jinxiu was still in Yangcheng, but she never met her, let alone sat with them.
"As for prowess, I'm not as prowess as you are." Mrs. Fang said with a smile.
She kept saying you guys are awesome, but her eyes were only on Miss Jun.
Now that she knew the truth, she was no longer angry with her daughters, but she was not very happy either. She herself could not explain how she felt.
Just because of Miss Jun's words, the three daughters and one son did such an incredible thing without any hesitation or consulting their families at all.
It seems that the promise she made back then has come true. She was able to save Chengyu's life and give him everything he deserves.
The Fang family now completely belongs to her.
"It's not that great." Miss Jun looked at her, "It's just a last resort."
Mrs. Fang said "Oh".
"But I have no choice. I think I'm still very good," she said.
Fang Yuxiu laughed, while Fang Yunxiu and Miss Jun were stunned. Fang Yunxiu didn't react, and Miss Jun didn't expect Mrs. Fang to say such a thing.
"Aunt is right. There are many people in the world who are forced to do things they don't want to do, but not everyone can do what you do," she said with a smile.
This smile made the atmosphere in the room much more harmonious, and Jiang Shisan outside seemed to be having a pleasant conversation with the county magistrate.
This atmosphere made Fang Chengyu smile even more when he walked in.
"Thank you, mother and sisters, for your hard work," he said, bowing. "This matter can now come to an end."
Mrs. Fang looked at him.
"Are you okay?" she asked.
"Everyone has left." Fang Chengyu said.
Their conversation was simple, but everyone understood what each other was saying. Ever since the businessmen came to collect the silver, there have been many spies scattered throughout Yangcheng and even Zezhou. Have those people finally left now?
Upon hearing the news, Old Mrs. Fang breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little sad.
"Everything that should go has been taken away, and we have nothing to do with each other from now on," she said.
The people in the Fang family didn't know that the silver had been robbed by her and Zhu Zan. Miss Jun leaned over to serve tea and saw Fang Chengyu looking at her.
Well, not everyone in the Fang family didn’t know about it. Miss Jun smiled at him.
She couldn't hide the excuse of going to Taiyuan to invite Jiang Shisan from him.
However, this was a risky move in the first place. Although a stand-in was arranged to cover up the crime by driving a carriage, it was still unexpected that it could be revealed so smoothly.
Perhaps we can fool Eunuch Yuan Bao and his people, but what about Lu Yunqi's Jinyiwei?
Or maybe the Imperial Guards didn't keep an eye on her this time? After all, the emperor was very careful about the money and never let the Imperial Guards know about it.
This can be considered as taking advantage of the emperor's loophole.
"Nine years old?" Fang Chengyu's voice called.
Miss Jun came back to her senses and looked at him.
"Then what's next..." she said.
Fang Chengyu interrupted her with a smile.
"Then, Jiuling, don't get involved in what happens next." He said, looking at Old Lady Fang, "Grandma will be the one to handle it."
After all, she is a niece. If she were to come forward to put an end to this matter, Old Lady Fang would inevitably be laughed at in Yangcheng in the future.
Miss Jun nodded.
"Then..." she spoke again.
"Then Jiuling, you should go back to the capital first." Fang Chengyu interrupted her again, looking a little serious, "I'm still worried about the capital."
Not to mention that the emperor did not get the silver as he wished, even if he did, he would not be satisfied and let the matter go.
"This is not the end, but the beginning," said Miss Jun.
Previously, the Fang family had an imperial decree and hidden silver that could not be seen by the light of day. This was a restriction on the emperor. Now that the restriction is gone, the emperor will surely act recklessly.
"Don't worry about home, we are well prepared." Fang Chengyu said with bright eyes.
Miss Jun looked at Old Lady Fang.
Old Mrs. Fang glanced at her.
"Why, you're the only one who's awesome?" she said.
Miss Jun laughed out loud, stood up and bowed to everyone in the Fang family.
"No, you are all better than me," she said, seriously and sincerely.
She came back to life and is still here today, and many times it was because she knew others, but they didn't know her, so she was able to get through the difficulties. This was the luck given to her by God, but the women of the Fang family did not have this advantage. They were able to make choices without fear in several difficult and dangerous situations, which was truly amazing.
"Since we are all so powerful, what is there to worry about?" Fang Yuxiu said, flipping her hands.
…
Just like when they came, they were alone on a horse, except that Fang Jinxiu did not leave with them.
"Don't worry, Jiuling. Once we're done here, I'll have someone send Jinxiu back." Fang Chengyu said.
Before Miss Jun could say anything, Fang Jinxiu had already flatly refused.
"Chen Qi has already hired a bodyguard for me," she said, glancing at Miss Jun. "You pay."
Miss Jun laughed and nodded.
"Then I'll go first." She looked at Fang Chengyu and said.
Fang Chengyu stretched out his hand, his face full of grievance and reluctance.
Zhu Zan coughed aside.
"It's getting late." he said.
Fang Chengyu hugged Miss Jun with a bit of arrogance.
"Let's go, let's go." He said.
Miss Jun laughed and patted him.
Fang Chengyu reluctantly let go of her hand, and Miss Jun looked at Fang Yunxiu and the other two.
"Oh, no need." Fang Yuxiu raised her hand without waiting for her to say anything, "I'm not used to hugging people."
Before Miss Jun could say anything, Fang Chengyu spoke happily.
"I can do it for my second sister." He said, extending his hand again.
Miss Jun laughed out loud, and Fang Yunxiu also covered her mouth with her hands while laughing, and walked forward to kneel and salute Miss Jun.
"Bon voyage," she said.
Miss Jun smiled and returned the greeting.
"Take care," she said.
…
There had been no sign of anyone on the road for a long time, but Fang Chengyu was still standing there, watching intently.
The three Fang Yuxiu sisters were talking on the side.
"Go home and live. You can go back now." Fang Yunxiu said, looking at Fang Jinxiu's emotional expression.
It has been a long time since we last met, and in all the time since we came to Yangcheng, we have never had a good conversation like this except for meeting once or twice in court.
Fang Jinxiu smiled.
"You can't go back," she said.
The implication of "I can't go back" is quite sad and helpless, and Fang Yunxiu couldn't help looking a little dejected.
"Hey, big sister, just let her stay at the inn." Fang Yuxiu put her arm around Fang Jinxiu's shoulders, breaking the slightly stagnant atmosphere. "Jinxiu is rich now. This must be the most fashionable material in the capital, right? We haven't even bought it yet."
Fang Jinxiu glanced at her and ignored her, but didn't push her away either.
Fang Yunxiu's anger faded away, and her smile became even gentler.
Even if we can't go back, it doesn't matter. They are all fine, so let's just look forward.
"Let's go back." Fang Chengyu's voice came from behind.
Fang Yuxiu said "Oh".
"I thought you hadn't seen enough," she said.
Fang Yunxiu glared at Fang Yuxiu in reproach.
Fang Jinxiu turned around and was about to leave when she heard that, but Fang Chengyu called her back.
"There is something I want to discuss with my sisters," he said.
All three looked at him.
"Just tell me what you have to say." Fang Yunxiu said.
"What are you discussing? Divide the family property among us?" Fang Yuxiu asked with a smile.
Since the matter had already been settled, there was no need to divide the property. Fang Yunxiu smiled, but her smile froze the next moment.
"Yes." Fang Chengyu nodded, looking serious, "But you have to agree to one condition of mine."
"What conditions?" Fang Yuxiu asked.
"You must promise that if I die, your bank account must obey Jiu Ling's orders just like mine does." Fang Chengyu said.
The three Fang sisters were stunned.
(End of this volume)