Zhao Shi'an and Gao Ren are already in Yangzhou, yet the Emperor has sent Fan Li. Could it be that the Emperor also knows that Zhao Shi'an is investigating what is on Gao Wancheng's person?
Only after Fang Dashu and the others had completely disappeared did he greet Fang Qing familiarly.
"Why are you still looking at it after everyone's gone?"
Fang Qing turned her gaze back to him.
"And what's wrong with you?"
Fang Dashu was also demoted, and he's only been on Cliff Island for less than a year. How come he's been promoted so quickly?
Moreover, this appointment was personally issued by the Emperor.
"How could I possibly guess what the higher-ups are thinking? I was perfectly content being the local official on Cliff Island, and a single letter sent me here to take up a post, even as your subordinate."
"Yes, it's a disservice for Brother Big Tree to be my subordinate."
Fang Dashu smiled and glared at her.
"Always teasing me, how's it going over here?"
"It has always been in the plan."
Fang Dashu was still looking at Fang Qing and said, "I'm not talking about the seeds, I'm talking about Zhao Shi'an and his group. Normally, Gao Wancheng wouldn't be worth Zhao Shi'an's personal attention, but he not only chased him to Jiaozhou, but now he's gone to Yangzhou, and he's even sent people from the capital. With this kind of mobilization, I really don't think they're chasing a traitor."
Fang Qing hadn't expected Fang Dashu to be so perceptive, noticing that something was amiss so quickly.
Fang Qing subtly shifted her gaze away.
“What could possibly happen? We really need to be wary of Gao Wancheng. Besides, Zhao Shi’an and I both want to live a peaceful life, so we need to deal with Gao Wancheng first, otherwise we won’t be able to let this matter go.”
"Is that so?" Fang Dashu asked doubtfully.
"Otherwise what? What else could it be?"
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