Fang Qing instantly understood what he meant.
"Are you referring to His Highness the Crown Prince?"
Looking across the entire court, perhaps only the Crown Prince could rival the Third Prince.
As expected, Lord Zhao nodded.
"His Highness the Crown Prince previously requested the title of 'First Type' for Sunny Seeds, which suggests he has a good impression of you. In addition, the actions of the Third Prince and the Qin family were indeed despicable. If you ask His Highness the Crown Prince to speak up, he certainly won't miss this opportunity to strike at the Third Prince and the Qin family."
"But I am just a peasant girl, I'm afraid I have no way to contact His Highness the Crown Prince."
Previously, the Crown Prince had done Mian'er a favor by saving her.
“If Miss Fang trusts me, I can help you write a letter to the capital.”
Fang Qing's eyelids trembled slightly as her gaze fell on Lord Zhao.
Isn't he part of the Third Prince's faction?
If the Third Prince and the Qin family find out that he helped her, wouldn't that jeopardize his career?
Lord Zhao noticed her question.
“I was originally a disciple of the Zhong family, and I have always harbored hatred towards the Gao and Qin families. I was forced to submit to the Third Prince’s camp. Now that the Eighth Prince has returned to court, it will be only a matter of time before the Zhong family’s injustice is cleared. Why should I live a life of humiliation in the Qin family?”
He felt particularly relieved to say these words.
Fang Qing was unaware of the political situation at court, nor did she know anything about the Eighth Prince. If she had to say, she only knew one member of the Zhong family, Mian'er.
Fang Qing called out to Xiao Dou.
"Can this Lord Zhao be trusted?"
[Yes, I checked his information in the system. He was ambitious in his youth, but before he could realize his ambitions, the Zhong family framed him, and he was implicated and sent to a post outside the capital. In middle age, he finally returned to the capital to serve as an official, but was then assigned by the Gao family to be the prefect of Xichang Prefecture. He was coerced by the Qin family into doing things for them because of some matters. He does indeed harbor hatred towards the Third Prince's faction.]
With Xiaodou's explanation, Fang Qing also finished reading Lord Zhao's information.
Just yesterday, she believed that this Lord Zhao was in cahoots with the Qin family.
But after reading about his experiences, she couldn't help but sigh.
For over twenty years, he served in various impoverished places, yet he remained true to his original aspiration of serving the people. He has been busy all his life and remains unmarried to this day. He is a true public servant.
After reading this, Fang Qing completely put aside her doubts about Lord Zhao.
If she doesn't even trust people like this, then she probably has no one left to trust.
She stood up and bowed to Lord Zhao.
"I entrust my life and fortune to Lord Zhao."
Just as Lord Zhao was about to say something, there was a knock on the door.
"Sir, the Qin family invites you for tea."
Lord Zhao quickly helped Fang Qing up.
"See, the Qin family has received the news. You should go back first. The Qin family will definitely send someone to test your words. Don't give them a definite answer. Delay it as long as you can. Xichang Prefecture is not far from the capital. You should get a reply from the capital in three to five days."
"Thank you, sir."
Fang Qing wanted to bow again, but Lord Zhao waved his hand.
"Hurry up and go."
Fang Qing heard Lord Zhao walking towards the door. Just as she opened the door, a cup hit her behind her.
Lord Zhao had his eye on Fang Qing and was certain he couldn't harm her.
"You utterly ungrateful wretch! Get out of here, get out of my sight!"
Fang Qing looked up and saw several officials in official robes standing outside the door.
They looked at her with a hint of regret.
"Why are you, a mere peasant girl, trying to hold on like this? Just do whatever the adults tell you to do."
Fang Qing heard these people advising her.
Following Lord Zhao's instructions, she left with a hesitant and dazed expression, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.
Manager Tong was waiting for her outside, and when she saw her come out, she hurried over.
"Girl, how are you?"
Fang Qing shook her head and sat down in the carriage, looking completely dejected.
Manager Tong didn't know the specifics, but seeing Fang Qing's appearance, he felt like the sky was about to fall.
Back at the inn, Fang Qing had the guards stand watch outside, and then told Manager Tong about her conversation with Lord Zhao.
Manager Tong was just a manager in a small county town, but he had seen many officials with Master Zhou. However, he never expected that things like factional strife would happen right next to him.
"What can we do? Whether we hand over the seeds or not, we're all going to die."
Fang Qing pressed her brow.
“I shouldn’t have brought the bean sprouts. I can’t leave here. The Qin family might already have people watching us. We can’t leave, but we have to send the bean sprouts out.”
Manager Tong nodded.
After discussing it, they finally decided to bribe the innkeeper to take Doumiao and the two guards out.
That evening, Fang Qing told Doumiao about it, and Doumiao slammed her chopsticks down.
“I’m not leaving. You and Grandpa are both here. I can’t run away.”
Fang Qing sighed softly.
"I'm not asking you to escape, I'm asking you to deliver a letter to your mother. All of us adults are being watched, only you can leave. You have to do this task."
Doumiao blinked.
"Really?"
"Of course, this is very important. You must deliver the letter while ensuring your own safety. Can you do that?"
This arduous task fell to Doumiao, and she instantly felt taller and more imposing.
"I can!"
Fang Qing handed her the letter she had written in advance, packed her bags, selected two guards loyal to the Zhou family, and then had the shop assistant take them out in a garbage cart.
She was anxious all night, but breathed a sigh of relief when she didn't receive any news the next day.
Doumiao successfully left the prefectural city.
She had no more concerns and waited for the Qin family to arrive.
It seems the Qin family is also anxious; someone came over right after Fang Qing finished breakfast.
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