As soon as she entered the city today, she found that the atmosphere in Fang's city seemed a little different from before.
Fang Rao probably noticed something, so today she sent Aunt Lan to greet her personally to ensure that she would not be stopped halfway.
Aunt Lan looked around, then whispered something to her in a low voice.
"You didn't come here two days ago and you didn't know that Mr. Fang increased the tax by another 20%. Oh, it's really difficult!"
Lin Mengya was stunned.
"But aren't most of the people in the city members of the Fang family? If that's the case, why do we still have to pay taxes?"
What she knows is that the people of the ancient tribe are all members of the tribe.
Except for people who may marry someone else's surname, almost all the people who can live in the city are members of the same family.
Even in Weiguo, members of each family have some privileges in their own clan's fiefdom.
Why do the ancient tribe still have to pay taxes
"Logically, it shouldn't be collected, but everything in the Fang family is decided by the master. If he says to collect taxes, who dares to disobey?"
Aunt Lan revealed the plight of the Fang family.
Counting all the members of the Fang family, there are only about a hundred households.
The rest are members of other families, but they are a minority after all.
Mr. Fang had no business dealings with the outside world, so he could only focus on his own people.
Lin Mengya looked at the Fang family members who were obviously not in a good mood on the street and couldn't help but shook her head.
Such is the case with each other.
If there are no unified laws and regulations, it will never work.
The two of them had just entered Fang's house when they were stopped by the housekeeper.
But this time, he neither showed a false and flattering smile to Lin Mengya, nor did he deliberately keep a straight face in an attempt to cause trouble for her.
Although the other party's attitude seemed normal, Lin Mengya felt that this guy definitely didn't have any good intentions.
"Isn't this Lan Gu? Are you running some errands for our eldest lady?"
Aunt Lan lowered her eyes and said coldly: "I just went to pick up someone. What are your orders, housekeeper?"
"You are our eldest lady, I don't dare to trouble you."
But he showed some embarrassment: "Today will be the birthday of our eldest lady, right? Well, you also know that there is a misunderstanding between the master and the eldest lady. Our current duty is to solve the master's problems, isn't it? If they reconcile, all of us will be happy for our master."
This is so strange to say.
The housekeeper is Mr. Fang’s confidant.
Over the years, others don't know about the conflict between Aunt Fang and Mr. Fang. Could it be that the current people don't know about it either
Aunt Lan remained calm and motionless.
"This is a matter for the masters. It's not for me, a servant, to talk too much."
The housekeeper hit a rough patch, but he wasn't upset at all.
"As you say, we are also doing our best for the good of our master."
Only then did the housekeeper move his gaze to Lin Mengya.
She didn't like this person at all, so she immediately assumed a posture similar to that of Aunt Lan, without even raising her eyebrows.
He can watch it if he likes, what does it have to do with her
After being looked down upon by two people who were inferior to him one after another, the housekeeper gradually felt dissatisfied.
"Why is this outsider still here? Lan Gu, I'm not telling you, you are too incapable of thinking about the young lady. Haven't you heard the rumors spreading outside? Why did you bring him here? You are not afraid of offending my uncle. .”
Lin Mengya knew very well that this was just the housekeeper's presence
Just diverting anger.
Only then did she glance at the other person with an extremely disdainful attitude.
She dared to attack his master, let alone a clown
"What rumors? Why don't I, the client, know about it, but you, the steward, know about it? They say that rumors stop only for the wise. Steward, you know it's a rumor, but you still believe it, and you even spread it everywhere. It can be seen from this sentence, That’s quite well said.”
The butler gritted his teeth.
But when he thought of his plan, he suppressed it forcefully.
But his face was dark, and it looked like he was very angry.
"I won't argue with you, Lan Gu, you are also an old man of our Fang family. I hope you can think clearly about some things."
But Aunt Lan still said indifferently: "I am just the maid responsible for taking care of the young lady. The housekeeper's qualifications are much more senior than mine. The young lady is still waiting for the little Taoist priest, I will take her there first."
After saying that, she took Lin Mengya and left.
The housekeeper was so angry that he almost flew into a rage, and his face became increasingly ugly.
Lin Mengya didn't have the enthusiasm to appreciate the butler's dancing, she was just a little curious.
The purpose of the housekeeper just now was obviously Aunt Lan, she was just a sideshow.
"What does this housekeeper want to do?" she asked in a low voice, confused.
Aunt Lan was actually full of doubts and just wanted her to help her analyze it.
"I don't know, he came to me several times yesterday. At first, he only said that he wanted to celebrate my lady's birthday. After I contacted her, I rejected him. Who knows, he came back again and again. It’s really annoying to keep looking for me.”
It’s not surprising to celebrate Aunt Fang’s birthday.
But what's strange is why the housekeeper didn't persuade Aunt Fang, but instead came to find Aunt Lan.
Could it be that he wanted to convince Aunt Fang through her
But Aunt Lan gave her a negative answer.
"He didn't ask me to plead with the lady. Instead, he asked me to celebrate her birthday secretly without telling the lady. He also said that he could help me, and also hinted that my master already knew about it and would never blame me. How could this happen? Maybe? I only listen to the young lady, and I won’t do anything that the young lady doesn’t want to do.”
When Lin Mengya heard this, she always felt that something was wrong.
Fortunately, Aunt Lan is not a person who likes to make her own decisions.
That's why the housekeeper would come to harass me again and again.
But why did Master Fang ask the housekeeper to go to great lengths to celebrate Aunt Fang's birthday
Her intuition told her that this matter might not be that simple.
Aunt Fang was very happy to see her. She immediately ordered someone to close the door, took her hand, and quietly asked about Huo Yunsi's situation.
Aunt Fang couldn't help but feel a little sad when she heard that Huo Yunsi and Lin Mengya's son were getting along extremely happily.
"When I was pregnant, Yun Si would visit me whenever he had time. He also said that after Xiao'er was born, he would definitely come and help me take care of the baby."
How innocent and cute Huo Yunsi was back then, she felt so heartbroken when she saw Huo Yunsi now.
Lin Mengya held Aunt Fang's hand and comforted her: "At least she is still alive and there is still time to save and make amends."
Fang Rao shook his head sadly.
"Even if I kill Fang Gui, I can't bring back the happiness Yun Si once had."
Lin Mengya could hear the murderous intent hidden in Aunt Fang's tone.
It seems that now she really doesn't regard Fang Gui as a relative.
That’s fine too.
"Aunt Fang, when are we going to Zhao's house?"
Originally she thought it would be easy to bring down the Fang family.
But now it seems that they will probably stay in the Fang family for a while longer.
After Huo Xiao finds out who is behind the family's destruction, and what the relationship is between the incense burner and the plum blossom mark on Huo Yunsi's body, the Fang family will probably not be able to hold on anymore because of the greed and selfishness of those in power.
The original Sheng family was an excellent example.
Evildoers will eventually end up in a cocoon.
Unexpectedly, Fang Rao's face looked a little unnatural.
She subconsciously twisted her sleeves with her fingers.
"Probably within this half month... Miss Gong, I don't want to go back."
"Why?" Lin Mengya was a little confused.
"I'm tired, and I don't want to fight with them anymore. Besides, Xiao'er definitely doesn't like me going back to Zhao's house, so I thought, how about I find a reason to leave."
Lin Mengya could tell that this was probably not what Aunt Fang meant.
But she didn't know what Aunt Fang's reason was, so she could only reply: "I'm afraid it's not that easy, but if you really don't want to go back to Zhao's house, Aunt Fang, I will find a way to let you get out."
After all, Aunt Fang has been in pain for so many years, and now she is reunited with her child. There is no reason for her to organize a new life for mother and child.
Aunt Fang's eyes lit up, but then she heard Zhao Ziyan's laughter outside.
Her face showed deep reluctance again.
She had just made up her mind to be a good mother to Zi Yan.
If she left again, wouldn't she have to run away again
"Let me think about it."
Lin Mengya knew what she was thinking at a glance.
No matter which Aunt Fang chooses, she will fulfill the other person's wish.
Next, she mentioned the burning of the Huo family's old house.
Huo Xiao had already told Fang Rao about this matter yesterday, and he was also suspected of being the enemy of the Huo family.
Fang Rao's face instantly turned as cold as ice.
"They burned the Huo family because they didn't want to give up. The Huo family's wealth could make any ancient clan jealous. It was only in the generation of Huo Xiao's grandfather that they moved to the ancient clan and interacted with the outside world. No contact."
Lin Mengya raised her eyebrows.
"You mean, the Huo family moved here during Huo Xiao's grandfather's generation? I thought..."
"You thought they moved in here just for me, didn't you?" Fang Rao took over.
When she mentioned the Huo family, her expression seemed to become softer, and there was a hint of nostalgia in her tone unconsciously.
"I actually met Huo Xiao's father before we got married. At that time, the Huo family was in great power, and even the Presbyterian Church did not dare to disturb them. At that time, the Fang family was just a small and inconspicuous family. My young family When I was young, I once followed my mother to the Huo family for a banquet."
At that time, she was just a little girl who stood timidly behind her mother.
But at that time, Huo Lang was already a handsome young man.
She tugged on the corner of her mother's clothes and saw with her own eyes the little brother in blue clothes, greeting the guests present in a calm and generous manner.
It was probably because her line of sight was too direct, and the little brother felt something, so he turned his head and caught her line of sight.
She was startled at that time, and when she was so shy that she didn't know what to do, her little brother gave her a smile.
The childish young man's smile was like a blooming flower, falling gently and skillfully on her heart.
That's why she was so happy when she heard that she was going to marry Huo Lang.