The fish took the bait. Su Man tightened the rod and said mysteriously, "I don't know the details. I only know that Lord Fang seems to care a lot about the treasures that Ao Xi stole. He's even willing to pay ten times the price to redeem them."
“Did it really cost ten times as much?”
Fang Junyi was also shocked.
Ever since Su Man was brought back, rumors have been circulating that the Fang family sent troops to encircle and suppress the Black Wind Village because their daughter-in-law was abducted, and then because the bandits threatened her life, they were forced to withdraw their troops and agree to the bandits' conditions.
Everyone sighed at the Xia family's good fortune. A daughter of a merchant family was so highly regarded by the Fang family, and upon her return, she was even taken to the Fang residence to recuperate. It seemed likely that good things were about to happen. Even Mr. Xia's status rose with the tide. People, both acquaintances and novices, came to offer their congratulations, creating a bustling atmosphere.
However, Fang Junyi, the person involved, was confused after hearing the rumor. He was clearly in the Fang Mansion, but he only knew that Su Man was in his house after hearing the rumor.
During the two days when Fang Junye was on the expedition, he was suffering from a high fever due to his injuries. He had no idea that Xia Luoran had infiltrated the soldiers to help him take revenge, and he thought that Ao Xi had captured Xia Luoran.
After hearing what Su Man said, I finally understood that it was the Fang family who sent troops first, and then Xia Luoran was captured.
After figuring out the relationship, Fang Junyi also realized something was wrong. "What kind of treasure is worth mobilizing so many people?"
Su Man shook her head. "When I saw it, most of it had already been destroyed. But even so, Lord Fang still exchanged it for ten times the gold."
At this point, Su Man's eyes rolled and she began to make up a lie, "Lord Fang heard that I had seen the treasure, so he kept me in the mansion and wouldn't even let me go back to report my safety."
Fang Junyi frowned, "It turned out to be like this."
Su Man's story was a mixture of truth and lies, making it sound like something out of a miracle. Seeing Fang Junyi lost in thought, she deliberately said, "Although the things have been retrieved, it seems to me that Lord Fang is still worried. I wonder if it's because these things are too difficult to deal with."
She paused and said quietly, "Do you think that these things were obtained by that country gentleman, Mr. Zhou? Lord Fang is trying so hard to help him clean up his mess."
Su Man deliberately changed Fang Qingshan from an accomplice to a victim. This way, she could avoid being seen as suspecting Fang Qingshan and also inspire Fang Junyi to perform.
Sure enough, Fang Junyi's brow furrowed even deeper when he heard this. "Although the things belong to Mr. Zhou, if something happens within my father's jurisdiction, the Fang family will also be held responsible."
"Yes, if the Fang family is implicated, it would be a huge disaster."
Su Man deliberately made it sound serious, and when Fang Junyi became nervous, she added cryptically, "But since Lord Fang has handed this matter over to the eldest son, he must have thought of a solution. Second son, don't worry too much."
Fang Junyi's face darkened. "Such a big thing, if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known anything about it. Haha, it seems that I am an outsider in this family after all."
"How could that be?"
Su Man comforted him gently, "You have ideals, ambitions, and abilities, but you just lack an opportunity, an opportunity to make everyone look at you with new eyes."
These words resonated deeply with Fang Junyi. He believed he was no less talented, skilled, or possessed of the same intelligence and character than Fang Junye. Yet, his father only took Fang Junye to officialdom, while he, like his mother, remained confined to the mansion. He refused to accept this, unwilling to live his life inferior to the legitimate son like those second-born sons.
All the things about seniority and distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children are fake. He only knows that his destiny is in his own hands.
Seeing Fang Junyi's gaze gradually becoming firm, Su Man added fuel to the fire, "If you can do what the eldest son couldn't do and save the Fang family from the dire situation, Lord Fang will definitely understand who is the most suitable heir to the Fang family."
Fang Junyi was attracted by Su Man's promise. His heart surged with excitement and his blood boiled. He regarded "Xia Luoran" as a kindred spirit. He held Su Man's hand and said, "Luoran, you are truly a heroine. It's a pity that your sister is not only not like you, but not even one ten-thousandth as good as you. If she wasn't so mediocre and cowardly, I wouldn't have been tricked by Ao Xi. I would have wiped out the Black Wind Village and achieved fame and success."
Cowardly Man: ???
Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay?
If you can do it, go ahead. If you can't, keep talking. Do you think you are a chatterbox?
Su Man took a deep breath, adjusted her mood and smiled, "Who says it's not true? But Second Young Master, don't be discouraged. Loss in one place, gain in another. Maybe this is God's will."
Seeing Su Man talking so freely, Fang Junyi felt a surge of emotion in his heart. He feigned anger and said, "Didn't I tell you to call me Junyi? Why are you calling me Second Young Master again?"
Although the clues were revealed, Su Man seemed very calm and said softly, "I just want to remind you that you are the second son of the Fang family, a precious and respected young master. Don't complain about yourself. Not only will it waste your talent, but it will also hurt my heart."
"Luo Ran."
Fang Junyi embraced her in his arms without hesitation, "You are truly a gift from God to me, compensating for my suffering."
"Second Young Master..."
Su Man's voice was shy, but in fact she had already rolled her eyes to the sky, and she felt sorry for Xia Man.
Xia Man took over the Black Wind Village alone in place of Xia Luoran, living in fear every day, risking her life for Fang Junyi. However, Fang Junyi was in love with Xia Luoran, and would occasionally pull her down.
However, what was even more disgusting was yet to come. After opening his arms, Fang Junyi held Su Man's face and lowered his head to kiss her.
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