The banquet was in full swing, and Liu Xun looked at Fang Zhengyi toasting with others, feeling a little disdainful.
News from the capital said that this man had some abilities, but his behavior was eccentric.
When I arrived at Jianjiang Prefecture, I didn't see anything strange about it, but the words were full of flattery.
I think he is relying on the prince's power to bully others, and now that he is in a foreign land and has no backing, he starts to be humble and submissive. Haha...he is a real villain!
But it’s okay, at least it’s easy to use.
But when he thought about how such people could be so successful, Liu Xun couldn't help but sigh that he was born at the wrong time.
The emperor actually trusted Fang Zhengyi? He was really blind!
Liu Xun carefully thought about the various rumors about Fang Zhengyi, but he was still a little worried.
So he raised his glass and smiled at Fang Zheng, saying, "Master Fang, I have heard that you are an unparalleled poet in the capital. I wonder if everyone will have the honor to appreciate your poetry today?"
Fang Zheng raised his glass and drank it all.
Then he said in a great manner: "Okay! This humble official has just arrived at your precious place. Since Lord Liu has invited me so kindly, how can this humble official not come?"
"It's just that... I have never written a complete poem in front of Your Majesty, so please bear with me if it's not good enough!"
There is nothing wrong with making up a few lines of poetry. After all, no matter how bad a student I am, I can still remember two of them, and I just happened to remember one that suits the occasion!
If you want to get along with Liu Xun and others and blend in with them now, you have to give him enough face first.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Liu Xun showed a smug look on his face and stroked his beard proudly.
After a while, Fang Zheng raised his glass and said loudly: "It's noon and I'm hoeing the field! I sweat and my sweat drips down to the ground. Who knows that every grain of rice on the table is the result of hard work!"
He recited the poem "Ming Nong" so vividly that he looked just like a student being called by his teacher to recite a text.
After hearing this, everyone looked towards Fang Zheng in surprise.
Although there is no emotion in the poetry, it is just like shouting slogans.
But my goodness, he can speak poetry! No need to think about it, this is amazing!
Although simple and straightforward, the sincerity of the emotions is beyond words.
Some people in the crowd couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Liu Xun looked at Fang Zheng who had only taken two bites of his meal, and his eye twitched.
It turns out that he is a villain who does not practice what he preaches!
But he still praised: "What a good poem! Lord Fang can compose poems out of his mouth. His poetic talent is outstanding. This government cannot match him."
Fang Zhengyi smiled slightly: "Excuse me, sorry for the embarrassment!"
Liu Xun smiled and said nothing, but in his heart he felt more and more disdainful of Fang Zhengyi.
It seems that having a clever mouth is not enough, Fang Zheng really has something in his mind.
Only in this way can we please the emperor and the prince.
Another half hour passed and the banquet came to an end. Everyone at the table was chatting happily, but most of the food was still left on the table.
Fang Zheng saw it all and kept it in mind.
Then he came close to Liu Xun and whispered, "Sir Liu, I am a little tired today and would like to leave first."
Liu Xun looked him up and down in surprise.
What a fool! Is this all you can drink?
But he didn't intend to keep you, and stood up and said, "Everyone, I think you all know Lord Fang."
"If there are any problems in the future, we should take care of each other. Let's end the banquet today and don't delay it until tomorrow."
Then he whispered to Fang Zhengyi: "Where do you live? We will send you two maids, which will save you a lot of trouble in your life."
Fang Zheng nodded and whispered the address.
Then the group walked out of the restaurant, it was already dark.
Outside the restaurant, carriages and horses had already been prepared. Liu Xun smiled and said, "Come on, we have already prepared a carriage to take you home. It may not be safe to walk back at this hour."
Fang Zhengyi was flattered and said, "Thank you very much, sir! But I want to walk around, so please go back first."
Liu Xun was in a state of tipsiness at the moment, with a mysterious smile on his face. He pointed at Fang Zheng and said, "I understand! Go ahead. I will go home first."
After saying that, he got on the carriage and drove away.
As he watched everyone board the carriage and leave, the smile on Fang Zheng's face disappeared.
He said to the driver beside him, "Wait for me here. I'll go out to digest my food and come back soon."
After saying that, he walked away with his hands behind his back.
After walking a few steps, Fang Zheng looked around and saw that there was no one around, so he turned into a dark alley.
The alley was extremely dark and quiet, without a single light in sight.
Fang Zhengyi could even vaguely hear his own heartbeat.
After a while, a voice sounded: "Master, I'm here."
"Well, I've made note of the people at the door just now."
"Noted."
"Follow the old man in the lead. His name is Liu Xun, and he is the prefect of Jianjiang. Judging from the direction he is heading, he should be heading back to the government office. If I'm not mistaken, they should be going to eat. See what they are eating and who is there. Be careful."
Bai Rui was full of doubts.
Hesitantly asked, "Master, didn't you just finish eating?"
In the darkness, Fang Zheng licked his lips. The meal just now had no oil or water, it was really not tasty, and he was really hungry after not eating for a day.
Liu Xun and the others should be in a similar situation. In order to pretend to be good in front of him, they didn't eat much food all day and must be very hungry.
This is like a wedding banquet, the first one is just for face.
The second small gathering with friends and relatives is where the real fun begins.
The first seat is never important, the second seat is the real highlight that deserves attention.
Whether you can integrate into the circle depends on whether you can have a second meal.
But for Liu Xun and his group, what they eat and with whom they eat is what Fang Zheng cares about most.
It is difficult to judge how corrupt Jianjiang is based on the limited information we have now.
There were large numbers of disaster victims outside the city, and time did not allow him to waste. He needed to collect evidence as quickly as possible and cut the Gordian knot.
"No need to ask any more questions. Just go ahead and do it. Find a chance to come back to me tomorrow during the day."
Bai Rui responded, turned around, climbed onto the wall and disappeared without a trace.
When Fang Zheng heard the sound, he left the alley, returned to the restaurant, and got on the carriage directly.
Then he ordered the coachman to drive around the city twice and found that many brothels and restaurants were still doing brisk business.
Especially in some larger brothels, women in front of the doors were dressed coolly, and their sweet voices were constantly trying to attract customers.
After taking a general look, Fang Zhengyi urged the driver to hurry back home.
When I arrived at the door of my house, three people showed up unexpectedly.
Judging from their clothes, they are two cute maids and a security guard who looks quite strong.
As soon as the three of them saw Fang Zheng get off the car, they immediately came over.
One of the maids looked at Fang Zhengyi with a pair of big watery eyes and a loving expression, and asked in a tender voice, "Excuse me, is this Master Fang?"
"Exactly. You are?"
"My name is Hong Yang."
Another maid also said in a tender voice: "My name is Lvliu."
"Villain Zhou Dahai!"
Fang Zhengyi said with satisfaction: "Good! You should be sent by Lord Liu, come in."
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