The sword broke.
Fang Zheng regretted it so much that he almost cried out to the sky.
Such a good sword, but that fool Zhang Biao broke it just like that!
If His Majesty wants to go back someday, I will be in a dilemma.
The sword was ruined before even a drop of blood came off it.
Helplessly, Fang Zhengyi could only ask someone to send it back to Taoyuan County to be recast. He didn't dare to get such an eye-catching sword in the capital.
As for Zhang Biao, he was punished by being made to pull a millstone so that he wouldn't have to use his energy somewhere else.
In the afternoon, the sky was clear.
Fang Zhengyi lay leisurely under a tree in the courtyard.
Now I don’t have to go to the morning court anymore, but getting up early has become a habit.
After breakfast, I made some arrangements and then took a nap in the yard.
I slept until the afternoon.
When he woke up from his drowsy sleep, he saw several round figures standing in front of him.
Fang Zheng rubbed his eyes and then rinsed his mouth with tea.
After he became alert, he showed his two rows of white teeth: "Several sisters-in-law are here... I haven't seen you for a while. You all look much thinner!"
The people standing in front of him were Huang Shengrong's wives and concubines. The wife in the lead had a face full of flesh and looked very fierce!
But when looking at Fang Zhengyi, he kept a gentle smile.
"Master Fang is so polite. What is the matter that you invited us sisters here today?"
Fang Zheng stood up and stretched his muscles, then shouted, "Someone, bring some chairs over! Didn't you see that there are guests?"
Then he smiled and said, "It's nothing. Please ask the sisters-in-law to come and stay for a few days. Otherwise, I can't invite Master Huijue."
"By the way, are all the children here?"
“Here it comes!”
Madam Huang pulled a few children out from behind her, but the children looked at Fang Zhengyi in horror and kept shrinking behind Madam Huang.
Fang Zhengyi tried his best to act kindly: "Come, let uncle hug you!"
The children held on to Mrs. Huang's clothes tightly and tried their best to hide behind her.
Mrs. Huang was not going to tolerate them, so she pulled each of them out and gave them a big beating.
"You're so rude! Lord Fang is calling you!"
Fang Zheng swallowed his saliva and laughed dryly, "You're welcome, you're welcome."
"Are the sisters-in-law all right at home?"
"What's good about that! You bastard, you pretend to be a monk and you're not home all day. We sisters are already widows!
"Don't I know who he is? Pah! Master Huijue! I'll tear his skin off if I get upset one day!"
"How can you be as good as Master Fang? You give us good food and drink, and even give the children free tutoring!"
"Hurry up! You bastards, why don't you thank Master Fang?"
Several children were crying, but no sound was made.
He knelt on the ground and bowed to Fang Zheng and his party: "Thank you, Lord Fang."
Fang Zhengyi smiled awkwardly: "Hey, you are all good kids, get up, uncle will find someone to give you extra lessons, this time there are two more subjects!"
Several children stood up, glared at Fang Zheng with resentment, and then shrank behind Madam Huang.
Fang Zheng laughed: "This Old Huang! He hangs out outside every day and never comes home to pay taxes. This is really too much! When he comes, I will teach him a lesson on behalf of the sisters-in-law!"
Madam Huang and the other concubines blushed suddenly: "Master Fang, there is a child here."
"Ahahahaha, sorry, sorry!"
Fang Zheng said angrily, "The house is still the same house! It's still for you. If you are not happy living at home in the future, just come to my place! This is your second home!"
Several women covered their mouths and giggled.
Mrs. Huang suddenly became a little worried and asked, "I wonder what the Master wants to see him about this time?"
"It's okay, don't worry."
"To be honest, I have to travel far away this time, to Jianjiang, and I may not be back for a year or two."
"Maybe we should take Master Huijue with us to perform some rituals there."
"Traveling far?" Mrs. Huang was a little anxious.
"It won't be life-threatening."
Fang Zheng waved his hands hurriedly: "Don't worry! I, Fang Zheng, will guarantee his life and I will definitely bring him back safe and sound."
"As for this period of time, I will take care of your food, clothing and daily expenses. If you are worried, you can write more letters. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Huang knelt down and bowed: "Then I'll trouble you, Master Fang."
"Okay! Then I won't see my sisters-in-law off. Please."
After saying that, Madam Huang and her concubines left with the children. Before leaving, the youngest boy turned around, stared at Fang Zhengyi viciously, and spat on the ground.
"He~~tui!"
Fang Zheng's face froze!
Damn, this guy is so brave! Don’t even think about sleeping from now on!
It was getting dark and Huang Shengrong finally arrived after the Fang family had finished their meal.
The weather was nice, so fortunately we ate in the yard.
Huang Shengrong stood aside stiffly, watching the people at the table showing off their food.
His eyes were fixed on the meat and his throat was moving constantly.
Then he said awkwardly, "What is the matter that Master Fang asked me to come here for?"
Fang Zheng picked up a piece of fat meat, shook it a few times, and then put it into his mouth.
"Old Huang, I heard that many wealthy people in Beijing have come to you to perform rituals for them, and the queue has been lined up until next year."
"Is this true?"
Huang Shengrong quickly replied: "Yes, but it's not that outrageous, it's only scheduled until the end of the year..."
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "I don't have anything to do with you. Please come with me and help me perform some rituals or something."
"Where to?" Huang Shengrong became a little uneasy.
"Jianjiang Mansion."
Hearing this, Huang Shengrong hurriedly shook his head: "No, sir, it's not that I don't want to go, I just can't get away."
"My whole family is in Beijing and no one is taking care of them. What will happen to them if I leave?"
Fang Zheng gave him a sidelong glance.
"Your wife and children are in my hands, don't worry."
"I am not asking for your opinion. I am giving you two choices. Either you come with me alone, or I take you, your wife and children with me."
"Think about it."
Huang Shengrong broke out in a cold sweat. Without much hesitation, he gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go! I'll go with you!"
"But you have to give me a few days to postpone the ritual in the capital."
"Also, if an adult wants a younger one to do something, at least let me know."
"Who are you performing the ritual for? How many rituals are you performing? Can you come back after you are done?"
Fang Zhengyi said calmly, "I don't know either. Anyway, you should come back when I come back. Everything will be up to me."
"Also, your wife complained to me that you were not at home every day and did not pay the public grain. Is that true?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Huang Shengrong immediately started cursing in his heart.
It's none of your business whether I pay the public grain or not! You want to control this too?
Helpless, he did not dare to talk back, and chanted the Buddha's name: "Amitabha. I am already a monk, and I cannot be involved in worldly desires any more."
"Eat pork elbow?"
"eat!"
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