Fang Qing then heard Zhao Shi'an tell the story of Mo Yuan and Yao Hongxue.
The two were childhood sweethearts and were to get married when they reached marriageable age. However, Mo Yuan was young and impetuous, and only wanted to study mechanical arts so that he could restore the glory of the Mo family.
The ambitious young man lingered in the officialdom of Jiaozhou, but instead of reviving his family, he picked up a bunch of bad habits and started having a female confidante outside the home.
When Yao Hongxue found out about this, she endured it for two years. Mo Yuan always thought she had kept it a secret, until the woman outside came to her door. Yao Hongxue left a divorce agreement and left the Mo family.
The once romantic and talented man only learned to regret his actions after losing his true love. He turned over a new leaf and spent the last few years searching for his beloved wife. His story has even been written into a novel and circulated, earning him the reputation of a devoted lover.
“When Fengyulou was first established a few years ago, I was short-handed and that’s when I met Yao Hongxue. At that time, she had already changed her name to Ying Gu.”
“After I learned that the organization outside the Living Buddha Temple was from the Mo family, I wrote a letter to Ying Gu and, after obtaining her consent, went to the Mo family in her name.”
“The Southern King couldn’t have let Mo Yuan have the original blueprints for the mechanism array, so he gave me this one.”
Zhao Shi'an picked up the note in his hand.
Fang Qing listened to the story once, then picked up the notebook and casually flipped through it.
The surface was covered with dense text and graphics, which Fang Qing couldn't understand.
"This head of the Mo family is laughable. He didn't know how to cherish people when they were alive. Only after breaking their hearts did he regret it and put on a show of deep affection. Everyone praised him for turning over a new leaf, but he put Ying Gu in front of everyone and made her lose favor with no one."
Fang Qiang grew angrier the more he thought about it, and cursed again, "Scumbag."
"Is Qing'er angry on behalf of Ying Gu?"
"I'm just angry at that man. He doesn't even respect Ying Gu anymore. It's lucky that Ying Gu left such a man early on."
Zhao Shi'an paused for a moment, then asked, "What should we do if the lady is Mo Yuan?"
“If I were him, I would naturally be too ashamed to look for him. Since he has left, he must be heartbroken. The more I do, the more Yinggu will find me annoying. It would be better to keep this feeling in my heart.”
Zhao Shi'an thought for a moment and said, "What if Mo Yuan just doesn't want to give up and wants to try to get Ying Gu's forgiveness?"
Fang Qing chuckled.
"It's not like Ying Gu didn't give him chances; he just didn't know how to cherish them. If he hadn't given that other woman so much pampering and confidence, would she have even come to him? Ying Gu probably realized that too and has given up completely."
Fang Qing glanced at Zhao Shi'an.
"Late-blown affection is worthless; if a woman wakes up, you men are nothing."
It's rare for anyone to make Fang Qing swear anymore. Zhao Shi'an paused for a moment, then laughed.
Fang Qing glared at him unhappily.
"What are you laughing at? If you dare..."
Before Fang Qing could finish speaking, Zhao Shi'an grabbed her hand that was pointing at him and said, "I would never do that. If I ever do anything to betray our relationship, may I die a horrible death."
Fang Qing withdrew her hand.
"Who told you to make such a poisonous oath? I won't even kill you, I'll be even more ruthless than Ying Gu."
"What should I do, my wife?"
"I'll beat you two scoundrels to death."
Zhao Shi'an smiled and hugged Fang Qing tightly, showering her with kisses.
He really liked Fang Qing like this.
"Get up, your hair isn't even dry."
Fang Qing pushed him away and continued to dry his hair. Zhao Shi'an was in a good mood as he flipped through Mo Yuan's journal.
Fang Qing didn't know anything about mechanical arts. There were many capable people in Zhao Shi'an's Fengyu Tower. In the following days, people frequently came and went from their house, and Zhao Shi'an almost locked himself in his study.
These past few days, without fail, Fang Qing has been going to check on the experimental field in the mornings and writing down everything related to the experiments at home in the afternoons. When she gets tired of writing, she moves around in the yard or goes next door to see Zhao Wuxia.
Zhao Wuxia was still often lucid and often confused, while Fang Qing had only been lucid for a relatively long time today.
Fang Qing talked with Zhao Wuxia for a while, then asked about Gao Ren.
"I haven't seen him lately?"
Fang Qing's question was something Zhao Wuxia didn't know, and she subconsciously looked at the maidservant who was serving her.
"The master has been busy these past few days and hasn't come back."
Fang Qing wondered what Gao Ren was busy with. After they arrived, Gao Ren only went to the yamen to report once, and now he was just holding a nominal position in the yamen.
"If you need anything, just have someone come to me."
Zhao Wuxia smiled kindly.
"Just give me something to eat and drink, it's not much trouble for you. I'm rarely sober, so let's have dinner here tonight and call Shi'an over too."
With the elders having spoken, Fang Qing, having won, went home to call Zhao Shi'an.
Zhao Shi'an was still busy in his study. He should have a result by now, since the people who often came to his house today had left early.
Fang Qing knocked on the door of the study.
The study was filled with papers with patterns, which Zhao Shi'an was sorting out one by one.
Fang Qing was afraid that going in would mess up the blueprints, so she stood outside and asked Zhao Shi'an.
"I'll be done in a minute, just wait a moment."
The weather was cool today, and Fang Qing sat on the veranda of the study waiting for Zhao Shi'an.
About fifteen minutes later, Zhao Shi'an came out.
Let's go.
Zhao Shi'an took Fang Qing to the next room.
Dinner is ready here, and Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an greet Zhao Wuxia.
Zhao Wuxia's eyes never left Zhao Shi'an.
"You don't look like your father at all."
When Zhao Jingzhong was mentioned, Zhao Shi'an's expression darkened noticeably.
Zhao Wuxia naturally noticed this as well. She smiled and continued, "You are much more composed than him. Your father... well, let's not talk about him, he's such a spoilsport. Sit down and let's eat."
Zhao Shi'an was always cold and aloof; after he sat down, it was Fang Qing and Zhao Wuxia who did the talking.
"I was able to escape that beast's clutches thanks to Shi'an. If it weren't for you, I probably would never have had the chance to reunite with Ren'er in my life. Shi'an, your aunt hasn't had a chance to thank you yet."
"You're too kind, it was just a small favor."
Zhao Wuxia continued to smile despite his coldness.
“If the Zhao family hadn’t suffered that misfortune back then, you and Ren’er would have been cousins who grew up together. Blame that bastard Gao Wancheng. If we could go back in time, I really wish the Zhao family had never trusted the Gao family. Our Zhao family would definitely be living a different life now, and you wouldn’t have to suffer so much.”
Zhao Wuxia looked at Zhao Shi'an with eager anticipation, and even Fang Qing noticed the hope in her eyes.
Zhao Shi'an continued eating his meal calmly.
"Shi'an, we could have had a better life, and you could have led the Zhao family to a better future."
Zhao Wuxia spoke softly, but Zhao Shi'an's expression remained unchanged.
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