Princess Kunxing was hit too hard this time, and she lay in bed for ten days in a row, eating only a little hot porridge every day, and crying all day long.

In the past ten days, Fang Yuan, who wanted to calm things down and suppressed this scandal, received a report from Changzhou Mansion. In the Guangming Daily written by Gu Yanwu, the whole story of this poisoning incident was published in detail, and even the inside story was also exposed, Queen Zhou was behind the instructions, and the princess's entourage poisoned, and poisoned Fang Yuan many times to no avail, and almost poisoned Shi Lang, the most important commander of the Xuanjia Army.

This fierce news of the royal family's cannibalism spread far and wide in Jiangnan, and when the light was reported to Fang Yuan, even Suzhou Mansion had been known to passers-by.

Fang Yuan reviewed the article titled "This is born from the same root, why is it too anxious to fry each other?" Gu Yanwu is worthy of being a famous pen in the south of the Yangtze River, and he wrote a good show of the royal queen and the concubine in the same room.

After Fang Yuan read it, his face sank, and he slammed the newspaper on the table.

Seeing that he was annoyed, Xiao Yuan picked a cleaned grape, stuffed it into his mouth, and said comfortingly, "It's really a good thing not to go out, but ugly things to spread thousands of miles." The matter of the princess's poisoning was indeed excessive, but this was the Fang family's family matter after all, and those people outside couldn't be allowed to talk nonsense! ”

Hu Qi arched his hand and asked, "Fang Junmen, this Gu Yanwu is too bold, and even the family affairs of the royal family dare to ridicule and slander, or send Jinyi Guards to immediately correct Gu Yanwu and the relevant literati on the spot, and then confiscate that Guangming Report." ”

Although Fang Yuan was also angry, he had promised the Jiangnan literati in public that Gu Yanwu's news came from nowhere, but it was about the grievances of Queen Zhou, the crown prince and himself, and there was no fiction or falsehood.

Fang Yuan stopped Hu Qi's move of arresting people and extinguishing his mouth, and said lightly, "Commander Hu, I said a long time ago that the mouth of the people is more important than the defense of Sichuan, and the sky can't fall when people speak, let him go!" ”

Hu Qi saw that Fang Yuan's temper was too good, and said unhappily, "But Fang Junmen's family affairs have been pointed out, and passers-by know about it, and even use false rumors, so I have to think of a way." ”

What Hu Qi said is also reasonable, if these public opinions are allowed to ferment, they will inevitably become more and more unspeakable. Freedom of public opinion is possible, but there is no absolute freedom in anything in this world, and necessary supervision and wind direction guidance are also necessary, otherwise the entire public opinion atmosphere will be like a miasma like a shrew scolding the street.

Non-governmental newspapers can exist, and official newspapers are also indispensable, and it is necessary to find a person who has a wide network in the cultural circles and has a brilliant writing to preside over the writing and distribution of this official newspaper.

Mao Bijiang is a suitable candidate, but he is now the chief of the Wuyue Palace, and he is also the head of the Jiangnan University Hall, so he can no longer put a burden on him. There are many other literati in the Restoration Society, but they are not confidants, and public opinion work is a matter of official face, and it still needs trustworthy people to check it.

Fang Yuan pondered for half an hour, and finally thought of a person, Liu Ruyi, who lived in the Canglang Pavilion.

In terms of connections, Liu Ru needless to say when she was in Jiangnan, she made countless literati, and many famous prostitutes in Qinhuai Bayan were her sisters. Essay pen, she is a rare talented woman in Jiangnan, so there is no need to say it. And Liu Ru is alone now, if she doesn't find something to do, it is estimated that she will be uncomfortable staying in the Canglang Pavilion all day long.

After thinking about it, the most suitable host of this official newspaper is Liu Ruyi.

Fang Yuan immediately asked Hu Qi to find Liu Rusi, who was temporarily living in a remote courtyard in Canglang Pavilion.

After Liu Ru arrived, Fang Yuan said straight to the point, "Sister Liu, I have a heavy responsibility, can you take on a burden for me and preside over the writing and distribution of "Jiangnan Weekly". ”

"Jiangnan Weekly?"

Liu Ru was stunned and asked, "Brother Fang, what does this newspaper do?" ”

Fang Yuan said lightly, "In our original jurisdiction, the social atmosphere, as well as the literary style of the literary world, must be healthy, harmonious, respectful, and law-abiding. ”

Liu Ru understood a little and said, "This newspaper is to represent the official to rectify the atmosphere of public opinion, criticize those vulgar, malicious abuse, random slander, false accusations, expose other people's privacy, and violate the law." ”

Fang Yuan arched his hand and said, "Sister Liu, please!" I will allocate you 20,000 taels of silver, and you can buy a mansion in the city as a place to live, a place to run a newspaper, and recruit some people to publish the newspaper as soon as possible. I will pay all the expenses of "Jiangnan Daily". ”

He properly placed Liu Ru is and provided the most suitable job, Liu Ru bowed to him gratefully, "Okay, I will live up to Brother Fang's trust." ”

Xiao Yuan looked at the back of Liu Ru is departure, but he didn't expect to hit the princess this time and send Liu Ru away, it was really an unexpected joy, killing two birds with one stone.

She was also worried that during her pregnancy, she was snatched away by Liu Ruis and the princess. Unexpectedly, this victory came too suddenly, too quickly, and now just waiting to drive away the princess, there is no woman in the Canglang Pavilion who can threaten her, and Fang Yuan's mind can only be on her.

The corners of Xiao Yuan's uncontrollable mouth rose slightly, revealing a smug smile.

Qin Zhan came to report again, and the generals of the Xuanjia Army had been waiting for a long time.

Fang Yuan immediately met with the generals led by Jing Jie, and the generals shouted as soon as they saw Fang Yuan.

Chigutai said angrily, "Fang Junmen, poisoning the military generals, this incident must be severely punished, otherwise as soon as the atmosphere opens, then it will be okay?!" ”

Li Zongze also said, "The court, and the princess will not leave us a way to live!" Fang Junmen wants to severely punish the princess, and there are people who poison her! ”

Ma Lin said in a deep voice, "We are fighting on the battlefield, but the princess is poisoning people behind her back, if you don't punish it severely, the army will be unsettled!" ”

Zhao Quanzhong, the commander of the cavalry battalion, also chimed in, "Fang Junmen, it should be severely punished by military law immediately!" ”

In the commander of the Xuanjia Army, only Jing Jie, Su Hongyu, and Shi Lang, the party who poisoned him, did not speak.

Xiao Yuan's eyes were lowered, since the three of them did not express their opinions, they did not agree with the other generals' suggestion to punish the princess.

Fang Yuan looked at the three who were silent, and asked lightly, "The third, the fifth, Sister Su, you can also talk about it." ”

Shi Lang got the explanation of his newlywed wife Xu Ru, and before the matter was clarified, he should not get involved in it, and he was embarrassed by the princess, so he said, "Boss, I also asked the insider, and she said that the princess is innocent, and the spy has nothing to do with the princess." ”

Xiao Yuan said lightly, "Commander Shi, you are one of the most famous generals in the world, and you are the place where the Xuanjia Army and Zheng Jiahai won and lost, and your safety is not only your own, but also the Fang Army's, and tens of thousands of Xuanjia Army's." Your new wife is also involved in this case, so before the matter is revealed, it is better to keep an eye on it and not be taken advantage of. ”

Shi Lang was stunned, and arched his hand and said, "What Mrs. Yuan reminds me is that I have nothing to say, and the boss is in charge!" ”

Jing Jie glanced at Xiao Yuan, and said loudly, "Boss, I think this matter is very strange, whether it is the person who poisoned it, or the public opinion propaganda is extraordinary, it should be investigated to the end, and when the truth is revealed, a decision will be made." ”

What he said was clearly and secretly aimed at Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yuan pretended not to hear it, and glanced at Qin Zhan.

Qin Zhan hurriedly said, "Third brother, the investigation must be investigated, Jinyiwei has rushed to Changzhou Mansion to track down the source of the news, but this investigation will take at least ten days and half a month." ”

Xiao Yuan said softly, "Childe, now that Jiangnan has spread all over the world, if you don't give public opinion an explanation of the case as soon as possible, it is estimated that it will be spread to Liaodong." ”

Su Hongyu smiled and said, "Mrs. Yuan, the ins and outs of the matter have not been clarified, so they will be punished in a hurry, what if it is finally confirmed that the princess is innocent?" ”

Xiao Yuan pursed her lips and chuckled, "Third sister-in-law, what you said is wrong, is the princess innocent, does it have any impact on the conclusion of the case?" Now public opinion is rumored that Empress Zhou wants to poison the concubine and lead Shi, and the Xuanjia Army is already panicked, and it is necessary to give an explanation to the military as soon as possible. ”

"No matter how hard Jin Yiwei investigates, can he find out that this matter was not organized by Queen Zhou and the crown prince behind his back? Didn't the court try to murder the horses? Or can you find out that the princess is not actually the queen's own daughter, the prince's own sister? ”

Her words couldn't be clearer, whether the princess was innocent or not had nothing to do with the characterization of the case. Fang Yuan either admitted that Empress Zhou and the crown prince were behind the scenes, and asked the princess for the guilt to appease the army.

Either hide it for Queen Zhou and the crown prince, and continue to protect the princess.

But this matter is now known to everyone, and the generals of the Xuanjia Army have come to the door to ask for an explanation, and it is definitely impossible to hide it. Can you still tell Chigutai that Li Zongze and others are actually relatives of Queen Zhou, the crown prince or son-in-law, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law? If Fang Yuan chose this path, if he faced Queen Zhou and the crown prince on the battlefield in the future, who would dare to die for him?

The stakes are very high, Su Hongyu was commanded by Xiao Yuan, and she was speechless, so she could only retreat.

Chigutai stood up and said, "What Mrs. Yuan said is extremely true, whether it is Fang Junmen or Commander Shi, they are all responsible for the lives of the Ten Thousand Xuanjia Army, and they must not take risks lightly, or expel the princess, Xu Ru!" It's just two women, compared to the lives of tens of thousands of people in the Xuanjia Army, it's a bird! ”

Li Zongze, Ma Lin, and Zhao Quanzhong said in unison, "Please put the overall situation of Fang Junmen first!" ”

The anger of the people is difficult to commit, although Jing Jie, as the commander of the Xuanjia Army, cannot forcibly suppress everyone's anger based on his personal preferences, so he can only choose to keep silent.