When Master Fang returned home, it was still early. Father and Mother Fang were a little confused to see that their son came home so early today.
"Is there nothing going on at the government office today? Why are you back so early?"
Master Fang looked at the two of them, and after a moment's hesitation, he decided to tell the truth: "Yes, there is something bigger that I need to discuss with you."
Mr. Fang and his wife looked puzzled. It was rare to see their son with such an expression. Was it serious? They were a little flustered: "What happened? Did Xiaoxi have any problems in Kyoto?"
Seeing that his parents were nervous because of him, Master Fang laughed: "Mom and Dad, don't be nervous, Xiaoxi is fine, she is safe. What we are going to talk about now has nothing to do with Xiaoxi, but with you, Dad."
When Mr. Fang heard that it was related to him, he was even more confused. But when he heard that Xiaoxi was fine, he was not very nervous. He looked at Master Fang and said, "You are such a good suspenseful guy. Tell me what happened."
Master Fang watched the two of them relax and spoke directly: "Yes, that's right, Xiao Xi accidentally found your biological mother, our grandmother."
Before she could finish her words, Fang's mother's eyes began to show worry. Master Fang thought that Xiaoxi's worry was indeed right.
He did not choose to hide it, but told everything. Old Madam Ling missed her youngest son very much, but the Ling Mansion was not suitable for them. After hearing this, Father Fang could not help but frowned.
Because he knew that the choice of this matter was ultimately in his hands, he looked at Father Fang and said, "Dad, this matter is up to you. If you want to see Madam Ling, go ahead. We are here for everything!"
Fang's mother also looked at Fang's father nervously. Fang's father suddenly smiled: "I know what you are worried about, but since she really wants to see me, I think I should go. Don't worry, I will come back after seeing her. I will not go back to Linghou Mansion, that is not my home. Even if I want to go to Kyoto in the future, I will go with Shaohua."
Fang Shaohua still believed in his father, but a trace of worry flashed across his mother's eyes. Fang Shaohua smiled and comforted her: "Mom, it's okay, we are here for you! Just think of it as a trip to Kyoto and come back. It's a good time to pick up Xiaoxi. If Xiaoxi knows you are going, she will definitely send someone to take care of you."
Fang's mother nodded. That made sense, so she nodded and said, "Okay then, let's just go and pick up Xiaoxi. And take the clothes you were wearing that you got back from your mother. Don't make any mistakes."
Fang's father naturally agreed. Both of them felt a little nervous at the thought of going on a long journey. Since Fang Shaohua couldn't go with them, they let Fang Shaoyu go.
Since Xiaoxi brought back the skills, everyone in their family has been practicing them, but only Fang Shaoyu has learned the best. Although he is not a master, he is still better than ordinary people.
Going to Kyoto to recognize relatives is such a big thing, Fang Shaoyu and Fang Shaofeng still have to be informed, so he told them about it.
Fang Shaoyu was a little confused: "Why do we still want to go when Xiaoxi thinks we shouldn't acknowledge this marriage? I think Xiaoxi must know something, so she won't let us go."
Fang Shaohua looked at Fang Shaoyu and said, "That's my father's biological mother. No matter what, we have to go and see her. Besides, going there doesn't necessarily mean we have to recognize her as our biological mother."
That's what he said, but if he went there, wouldn't it be the same as admitting it? However, he had a low sense of presence in this family. It wasn't that he was not favored. Father Fang and Mother Fang treated their three sons equally.
It's mainly because of himself. He has a somewhat introverted personality, but he is super good to his family, especially to his younger sister Fang Xiaoxi.
After the family discussed it, they wrote back to Fang Xiaoxi. After receiving the reply, Fang Xiaoxi frowned and went to find Qian Jiujiu: "Master."
Qian Jiujiu looked at Fang Xiaoxi, who had been busy spending 50,000 yuan these days and was very tired: "You have been very busy recently and have lost weight. What is the matter with you coming to see the master?"
Fang Xiaoxi was a little depressed: "My parents are planning to come over."
Qian Jiujiu understood that she was unhappy about this matter! She smiled and looked at Fang Xiaoxi: "What's wrong? You feel uncomfortable. Do you think your father will change after he comes? Or are you worried about your mother?"
Fang Xiaoxi sighed, "I'm worried. I'm afraid that after seeing the prosperity of Kyoto, Dad won't want to go back. I'm also afraid that Dad will change, and Mom will be greatly hurt. My mom doesn't have to worry about us brothers and sisters, but my dad is her god."
This is also the greatest sorrow of ancient women. If a man is everything to her, and if this man changes and finds another woman, she still has to endure it.
Qian Jiujiu looked at Fang Xiaoxi: "You don't trust your father at all."
Fang Xiaoxi pouted: "It's not that I don't trust my father, it's that I don't trust people. People will change."
Qian Jiujiu also comforted Fang Xiaoxi. This child can see through people very clearly: "Don't worry, if your father really changes, you can't stop him. Besides, that's your father's biological mother. He will definitely want to come and see and meet his biological mother."
Yes, everyone wants to see their own mother: "I know, thank you Master. But I still don't trust the people in Linghou Mansion. What if they bully my parents? Master, can I let Dongmai and the others follow my mother?"
Her father wasn't worried. If he really slept with a woman, it would be his father who took advantage. So she wasn't worried about her father. If it really happened, it would be just a little trouble.
Qian Jiujiu thought about it and it was true. It would be troublesome for someone who was born and raised in this village to be plotted against if he entered the marquis's mansion.
Fang Xiaoxi is his apprentice, and he must not let anyone bully him. He just nodded: "Okay, wait a moment."
After looking at Ziyuan beside him, Ziyuan turned around and left. Soon, a man and a woman came up and looked at Qian Jiujiu: "Princess, the people are here."
Qian Jiujiu then looked at Fang Xiaoxi and said, "Xiaoxi, you can take these two with you. The man will be your father's servant, and the maid will be left to take care of your mother. They all have martial arts skills, so you don't have to worry about them getting hurt."
Fang Xiaoxi originally wanted to ask Qiu Mi and the other person beside her to be sent over, but she didn't expect that her own master would directly give it to someone else.
"Thank you, Master. My parents haven't arrived yet!"
Qian Jiujiu smiled and said, "It's okay, just take him there first. He will be useful after all. If it doesn't work, I'll take him there to help you for a while."
The fifty thousand yuan had been almost spent, and she seemed to be busy, so she didn't have that much left. She looked at Qian Jiujiu and said, "Master, when were we originally planning to go back?"
Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao have not left yet because Gu Qi's matter has not been dealt with yet. They are waiting to leave after Gu Qi's matter is resolved.
"It will probably take some time. Anyway, your eldest brother is in charge of Xianyou Town, so there shouldn't be any major problems. We can leave later."
Fang Xiaoxi was very touched and thought that it was because of her that Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao did not leave! Now several days have passed and the court has started to operate again.
Mu Yexiao, who was still in Kyoto, would naturally be captured and served as a soldier. He helped the emperor with things in the palace every day, and the emperor was somewhat reluctant to let Mu Yexiao go.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Half a month later, Gu Qi and Lin Xing'er were finally escorted to Beijing. During the morning court session, the emperor directly summoned the two of them into the palace.
Lin Xing'er was only the daughter of a minor official. Seeing such a magnificent palace, she was naturally so frightened that she dared not raise her head. Gu Qi took her with him, and the two of them knelt before the emperor.
"I bow to the emperor. Long live the emperor."
The emperor hummed and said, "Get up, Lin Huan, this is the rebel you brought back?"
Lin Huan's mouth twitched, and he looked at the person in front of him: "Your Majesty, yes. This is a memorial, please check it."
In the memorial, the emperor told the whole story. He frowned and asked, "Where is Zheng Yiju? Has he been brought back?"
Well, what should Zheng Yiju say now? Lin Huan hesitated for a moment, and still said: "Your Majesty, those people have been sent to the Supervisory Committee."
This matter is also related to the Supervisory Committee. The emperor looked at Gu Qi and said, "My dear ministers, now that we know the whole process of the matter, what do you think should be done with Gu Qi?"
According to what is said above, this Gu Qi should not be punished, but should be rewarded. Otherwise, who would dare to take the lead if such a thing happens in the future
"Your Majesty, I think Gu Qi deserves a reward."
The four words "rewards" came down, and everyone in the hall began to take it seriously. After all, there were only so many positions in the court, and if rewards were given, they would definitely compete with them.
Isn't this just another competitor? But how can we quietly suppress this competitor who has not yet emerged
"Your Majesty, no matter what, he has instigated rebellion. Rewarding him is not a good idea, but punishment is not appropriate either. How about we just offset his merits and demerits?"
What a good way of offsetting the merits and demerits! Everyone's eyes lit up instantly. You really are a genius. You can even think of such an excuse. It's really amazing.
The emperor raised his eyebrows: "The merits and demerits offset each other?"
It seems to be true. I took your territory away and then gave it back to you. Isn't that a good thing? But the problem is that this is not the case.
It is obvious that if I don't take your territory, it will fall into the hands of others, and I take it away and then give it back. How can it be said that my merits and demerits offset each other
Such a simple truth, how could these ministers not understand it? No, they are just selfish, and the emperor's eyes flashed with anger.