Chapter 82: A bamboo stick can overturn a city



Of course, the feeling of being ignored and being grateful is different.

"You said you were fine, why are you quarreling with Lin Zhubo again?" Yuan said from the side, "This is not the right time."

Of course, if you think about it carefully, it seems that it should be the case.

Now the Fang family is unstoppable and has taken down their enemy in one fell swoop. The soldiers and officials from Shanxi Road are all helping. Perhaps Jun Zhenzhen will take this opportunity to get rid of her enemy.

For example, the Ning family who refused the marriage proposal, and the girls who tried to humiliate her.

"She wouldn't do that," Fang Yuxiu said. "If she wanted to do it, she would have done it long ago. She wouldn't have to wait until now."

That’s true, Yuan said embarrassedly.

"I think so too." She immediately changed the subject and said, "Ms. Jun is much more stable than before. Since she is leaving with Lord Lin, it must be necessary."

Mrs. Fang sighed.

"No matter what is necessary, she shouldn't do it alone. It's too dangerous," she said.

As a group of people were anxiously waiting for this, guards came in quickly.

"Madam, the old lady asked for the cane."

When the guard said this, everyone in the room was surprised and a little worried.

Did the old lady suffer such a severe blow that she is feeling unwell but is still trying to hold on, so does she need a cane?

There was more worry and sadness on everyone's face.

Mrs. Fang knew the walking stick that Mrs. Fang was talking about.

Mrs. Fang rarely used a cane, but she always had one.

It was a bamboo stick.

After Grandpa Fang passed away, Mrs. Fang was probably too sad and had to walk with a cane for a few days. But she only used it for a few days before putting it away. The next time she used it was after Grandpa Fang passed away.

That time, Mrs. Fang carried her walking stick with her all day and night, but she soon put it away.

Then Chengyu got into trouble and Old Mrs. Fang cried while holding her cane.

Old Mrs. Fang lost her father and son, and her husband's and her own families broke up. She was left with a group of women and children. She had no one to rely on but herself and this crutch.

The cane was usually placed in Mrs. Fang's room. After more than ten years, it became old.

One year, when Mrs. Fang celebrated her birthday, the three sisters Fang Yunxiu made a new walking stick by themselves, but Mrs. Fang put it in the storeroom after receiving it, and the only thing left in the house was the bamboo walking stick.

For her, this cane is more of a sustenance.

Is it time to use a cane again?

Could it be that something really happened to Jun Zhenzhen?

Mrs. Fang looked anxious and uneasy.

"Go get the old lady's walking stick." She said, standing up, her expression changing for a moment before she finally made a decision, "Tell everyone. We'll all go too, and we must find the young lady."

Hearing this, Fang Yunxiu and Fang Yuxiu could not hide their joy, and the two sisters held hands tightly, looking happy and determined.

Yuan also nodded and walked away quickly.

The street outside Linjia Alley was still full of people.

The bright torches illuminated half of the sky, but compared to the night that enveloped the world, it was just a little bright, and it seemed even more lonely.

The officials and the head of the Lin family surrounded Old Lady Fang again and tried to persuade her. But no matter what they said, Old Lady Fang ignored them.

"I'll wait for my cane," was all she answered.

What the hell is a cane?

This left people speechless and helpless.

Could it be that this old lady has become confused due to the extreme joy and sorrow?

Fang Jinxiu has already returned to the side of the road.

"Are you tired? Do you want to call a doctor for your grandmother?" Chen Qi couldn't help but ask.

Fang Jinxiu was silent for a moment.

"No," she said, "it's none of my business."

Chen Qi yawned.

"Then let's go back and rest," he said.

Fang Jinxiu of course ignored him and sat down on the street.

Although there is nothing to do and nothing can be done, I still want to confirm whether she has really returned safely.

Chen Qi rubbed his face and sat down without saying anything this time. But just as he sat down, Fang Jinxiu suddenly stood up again.

"Change your mind again?" Chen Qi asked in surprise.

Fang Jinxiu ignored him and looked ahead.

There was a noisy sound of carriages coming from the front.

Everyone looked over and saw another group of people coming over. Unlike the dark crowd of men here, those coming over there were all women.

Because today was a memorial day for Old Lady Fang and Great Master Fang, the women in the family had removed their hairpins and were wearing plain clothes, which looked even more stark in the light of the torches.

"Mother." Fang Chengyu shouted.

Old Mrs. Fang also got out of the car.

"Mother." Mrs. Fang walked quickly to the front and handed over the cane in her hand. "I have brought the cane you asked for."

Old Mrs. Fang reached out to take the cane and looked at Mrs. Fang again.

In addition to Madam Fang, the sisters Fang Yunxiu and Fang Yuxiu, Yuanshi, and the maids in the house were all there.

"Why are you all here?" asked Old Mrs. Fang.

"Mother, we are a family. Since we need to find someone, we should look for them together. One more person means more strength." Mrs. Fang said.

"Yes, old lady, those who can ride horses should ride horses, those who can't ride horses should walk, and those who can do anything should do anything." Yuan said with a smile, "It's better than sitting at home and doing nothing."

Old Mrs. Fang looked behind them and saw that there were indeed carriages and horses accompanying them.

Before she could say anything, the sound of horse hooves could be heard in the street again.

Everyone looked over and saw that it was the senior manager who came on horseback with a group of people. Among them were the bank's manager, clerks, and Lei Zhonglian, whose right hand was still wrapped in a bandage.

"Madam, everyone in Yangcheng has been called here. People from even farther away have already been notified and are on their way here one after another," said the senior manager.

Compared to Fang Chengyu and Miss Jun, he came back later because he had to help deal with the aftermath of the captured fake bandit soldiers in Huaiqing Prefecture.

He just arrived this afternoon, and his face was still covered in dust.

Old Mrs. Fang glanced at the people who worked at the bank, and a smile appeared on her gloomy face.

"What are we doing? We're just looking for someone. Look at you guys, you're making such a fuss, making us look like bandits and rioters who are going to overturn the city." She said with a smile.

That’s right.

The officials thought.

"Old lady, don't do this. Leave this matter to us," said the leading official.

Patriarch Lin's face was no longer as gentle as before, but rather looked unhappy.

"What do you mean? Okay, if you can find it, then go ahead." He snorted and turned away.

Old Mrs. Fang looked at them, the smile on her face gradually faded, and she held the cane in her hand.

"Even if we destroy this city, it won't be a big deal," she said slowly.

What?

The people present were stunned for a moment. Before they could come to their senses, they saw Old Lady Fang smashing the cane in her hand to the ground.

This action suddenly made the people around take a step back, and some women even cried out in surprise.

With a crackling sound, the bamboo stick broke into pieces on the ground, and a thin scroll rolled out from it.

What is this?

Those standing nearby looked over with expressions of surprise.

Could it be that this crutch is not just a crutch?

Old Mrs. Fang had already bent over to pick up the scroll and tore off the oil paper covering it. The bright yellow color was blinding under the torchlight.

Bright yellow!

The expressions of the people present suddenly changed, and they were all in disbelief.

Under the torches, the old lady opened the scroll, lifted it high and unfolded it to the crowd. Her expression was resolute and her eyes were gleaming like lightning.

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, has issued an edict as if I were here in person." She spoke word by word, "In Yangcheng, the search for Lin Cheng shall be unimpeded, and anyone who resists shall be killed without mercy."

Imperial edict!

It turned out to be an imperial edict!

Mrs. Fang looked at the bright red characters and the imperial seal illuminated by the torches and was so shocked that her whole body went numb. She put her hands to her mouth to prevent a scream from coming out.


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