Leaving the Lin'an Mansion, Zheng Xie and Fang Zi'an parted ways at the street entrance. When leaving, Zheng Xie pulled Fang Zi'an to talk on the side of the road.

"Fang Zi'an, there should be no need to worry about the matter here, but the internal affairs of your yamen still need to be solved by you. To tell you the truth, although the officer appreciates your resourcefulness and means, he does not want you to solve this matter by using this method of provoking the emotions of the soldiers. Could it be that if the Criminal Division really wants to insist on investigating, do you really want to incite the soldiers in the yamen to collectively petition and make trouble? This is absolutely inadmissible. This kind of behavior of yours is very dangerous, and I hope that you will only use this as a means and not as a real thing. Don't make trouble for the official, and take care of the affairs of the yamen. Do you understand? ”

Zheng Xie's words contained a strong sense of warning, because the methods used by Fang Zi'an really surprised him. Zheng Xie didn't want to have such an official under his command and instigate the soldiers to make trouble, it would be a big trouble and would implicate him. From a certain point of view, he would rather have his subordinates all mediocre people than have an official like Fang Zi'an who acted unexpectedly and caught him off guard. Although the criminal department intervened in the investigation of the case this time and found out the danger of the transfer of interests between himself and Xia Liangdong, Zheng Xie was still not so happy.

Fang Zi'an arched his hand and said: "Don't worry, Lord Zheng, how dare the lower officials really think like that, this is just to scare them." There is no way to get off the officials, they bite and hold on, they have to step on us to become officials and make a fortune, isn't this bullying? Xia Guan had no choice but to make two preparations. Failing to ask Lord Zheng for instructions in advance was the fault of the lower officials. If Lord Zheng wants to punish, the lower officials have nothing to say. ”

Zheng Xie nodded and said: "There is no need to punish you, pay attention to yourself, there are some things that cannot be messed around, otherwise it will ruin your own future." That's it, Lord Xia has encountered misfortune, and the affairs of the defense army yamen will have to be borne by you, and you will be responsible for all affairs before the arrival of the new defense officer. Something went wrong, just ask. Of course, if you have any difficulties, you can also come to the official for consultation, and the official will fully assist you. ”

Fang Zi'an thanked him and said with a smile: "Lord Zheng, if the lower officials are in charge, then the lower officials may have to rectify the yamen. I also hope that Lord Zheng can support Xia Guan to do this. After all, Xia Da was ...... before his death Some bad things have been done, and there are some bad opinions within the yamen and among the people. In order to avoid complications, the lower officials need to make some rectifications to change the status quo. ”

Zheng Xie said: "This official understands what you think in your heart. Are you afraid that Xia Liangdong's previous team will not listen to your orders, and the promoted personnel will not listen to your orders, do you want to set up your own stove? ”

Fang Zi'an said: "Xia Guan just wants to do things better, and he doesn't want to go back to the old way." ”

Zheng Xie thought for a while and said, "Well, since you are asked to act as the defense officer, I will naturally give you the right to be autonomous." You can do it, but there is one thing, don't make a mess. If there is a mess, the official can only do business. ”

Fang Zi'an arched his hand and said, "Thank you, my lord, the lower official understands." ”

Zheng Xie waved his hand, and when he was about to get on the horse, he suddenly turned his head and asked, "Fang Zi'an, that witness...... Is what is said true? Did she really witness what happened? Xia Liangdong: Did they really save people and encounter an accident? ”

Fang Zi'an smiled: "Of course it's true, how dare Xia Guan fabricate evidence, how many heads does Xia Guan have?" ”

Zheng Xie nodded and said, "That's fine." Go back to the official and ask the Privy Council to give you a commendation. The widows of the Xia family were not allowed to make any more moves. ”

"Yes!"

Zheng Xie turned on his horse and galloped away with his entourage.

……

In the evening, the garden is quiet and peaceful. The sunset shines on the delicate rockery cloister flowers and trees in the back garden of Qing Garden, and the quiet light falls down in wisps, making the scenery in the garden mottled, just like an oil painting.

Fang Zi'an and Qin Xiqing walked slowly side by side on the corridor, and Fang Zi'an recounted to Qin Xiqing in detail what had happened in the last few days and what happened in Lin'an Mansion this morning.

"In that case, the matter has settled down. Well, I've been a little worried these days, and I'm afraid that this will lead to unimaginable consequences. Fortunately, Zi'an coped with it properly and was resourceful, and finally coped with it. It gave me a long sigh of relief. Qin Xiqing said with a smile.

Fang Zi'an pulled Qin Xiqing to sit down next to the corridor and said in a deep voice: "All this is still thanks to Xiqing's help. Where did Xiqing find that Liu Chunyan, if it weren't for her testimony, I'm afraid this matter would not have been solved so easily. The fundamental reason for calming down is that there are witnesses who can testify to what happened that night. ”

Qin Xiqing smiled: "You are so smart, can't you guess Chunyan's identity?" ”

Fang Zi'an smiled: "I guess she should be from your Wanchun Garden." I just think her identity is very coincidental, she really lives on the west bank of the West Lake, is she really the concubine of Feng Decai, the rich man in Lin'an City? ”

Qin Xiqing smiled slightly: "Of course I am from Wanchunyuan, I didn't hide these things from you, you know that many people in my Wanchunyuan are scattered in the homes of officials and businessmen." This is Wan Chunyuan's means of inquiring about information, collecting intelligence, and controlling some officials. Liu Chunyan is one of our eyeliners placed next to the cloth merchant Feng Decai. It just so happened that she lived under the shore of the hillside where the case took place on the west bank of West Lake, and I thought of her when you asked Ling'er to tell me that you needed an eyewitness. Isn't she doing well? ”

Fang Zi'an nodded and smiled: "It's not bad, the acting skills are quite exquisite." Hey, it's just ...... It's a pity. ”

Qin Xiqing said: "What is a pity? ”

Fang Zi'an smacked his lips and said, "It's nothing." ”

Qin Xiqing said lightly: "Zi'an, you must think that my Wan Chunyuan's method of establishing intelligence collection in this way is not appropriate, and the means used are not very fair, right?" ”

Fang Zi'an shook his head and said: "The pole is an intelligence network, since it is necessary to be secretive and do everything, how can it be above board." I'm just holding it up, it's just not fair to a woman like Liu Chunyan. But I'm not hypocritical, I'm just emotional. ”

Qin Xiqing nodded and said, "I understand." But you don't know, they're all voluntary. I'm not going to force them to do it. Chunyan and most of them were found from war-torn places. Everyone's life is miserable, and there are no relatives in the family. Of course, I'm not saying that Wan Chun Yuan saved them from the sea of suffering, Wan Chun Yuan may be another place of suffering for them, but at least they survived and did not starve to death and freeze to death. In this world, it is not easy to survive, and as for other things such as dignity and happiness, don't you have to survive first? They volunteered to contribute to Wanchunyuan, but in fact, it was also for themselves. The prince promised that when the big thing was done, they would all be restored to their freedom, and they would be given rich compensation, so that they could get a new life without worry. Some things are cruel and immoral, but in this situation, they can only be so. Not to mention...... Wanchunyuan is owned by the prince, and all the rules are set by him, not by me. ”

Fang Zi'an nodded slowly, "Understood." I'm just feeling a little emotional, and I don't have a right or wrong judgment. There are so many people suffering in this world that I can't pity them. The fate of the individual is actually determined by the whole country, and in order for the majority of people to live and work in peace and contentment, it is actually necessary to save the whole country at the level. That's the real way to save people. ”

Qin Xiqing looked at Fang Zi'an thoughtfully and said, "Zi'an seems to have changed, and his thoughts are more far-reaching. ”

Fang Zi'an smiled: "Actually, I have always been a person who cares about the world, but you didn't find it." Or rather, I haven't paid attention to the world in front of me as the world I really want to serve and accept. But now I understand more and more that I can only do my best for the world in front of me and make it a better place, because I am one of them, inseparable. ”

Qin Xiqing smiled: "I don't understand what I said anymore, what is the world in front of me, is there another world?" ”

Fang Zi'an smiled slightly, and said in his heart: Of course there is, I hope to fight for it in my heart, and that world is no longer known.

"Zi'an, there's something I want to ask you for advice." Qin Xiqing said.

Fang Zi'an smiled: "Coincidentally, I also have one more thing to tell you." ”

Qin Xiqing said: "Then you say it first." ”

Fang Zi'an said: "It's better for you to say it first." I haven't decided whether to say it yet. Listen to your business first. ”

Qin Xiqing glanced at Fang Zi'an and said softly, "It's about Ling'er." ”

Fang Zi'an was shocked and hurriedly said, "What's wrong with her?" Did she tell you anything? ”

Qin Xiqing smiled: "Why are you suddenly nervous?" Ling'er's actions make you very unhappy, doesn't it? That's what I'm talking about. She was so impulsive this time that she almost made a big mess. Since she is so unrestrained, it seems that I misjudged her, and I shouldn't let her protect you, but it will cause you trouble. I decided to let her come back, punish her severely, and make her reflect. If she can't change it forever, then she can only water the flowers in the back garden for the rest of her life. ”

Fang Zi'an breathed a sigh of relief, he thought that Shen Ling'er had already informed Qin Xiqing about himself and her, and he was shocked.

"It turned out to be this, so it didn't have to be. She was also doing it for my own good, and the situation was really critical that night. Xia Liangdong ambushed nearly twenty of his subordinates, who wanted to take my life. She made a move in a hurry. Although it is bad to make decisions without authorization, it is understandable. I don't think I should blame her. Now that the matter has been settled, there is no need to make a big fuss. She also assured me that I would never act impulsively again. She regretted it herself. Fang Zi'an said with a smile.

"Huh? What's going on? You actually interceded for her. Didn't you want her to be with you before? Changed your mind now? Qin Xiqing said in surprise.

Fang Zi'an scratched his head and said: "This time and that time, I didn't let go of what happened before, but now I find that she can still change, and people have also restrained a lot." Even if it's to save her, don't you want her to be well? ”

Qin Xiqing nodded and smiled: "That's it, since you are so open-minded, what else do I say?" Still, I'm going to reprimand her. So, you said you were going to tell me something, what was that? ”

Fang Zi'an looked at Qin Xiqing's beautiful and delicate face, hesitated for a moment, and said with a smile: "It's okay, I want to say the same thing, now you have said it." ”

"Is this also the case? Such a coincidence? Qin Xiqing will be skeptical.

Fang Zi'an smiled: "This is called having a good heart. You and I have the same heart, isn't that good? ”

Qin Xiqing glanced at him and said, "I always feel that you are hiding something from me." Weird. ”

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