After a day and night of running, the group finally arrived at Heyu City.
The third house of the Fang family had already sent someone to wait at the gate of the city, and personally led Zhennan Wang and the others to Fangfu.
The Fang family split up more than 20 years ago. The rule of the Fang family for three hundred years is that the eldest son inherits the family business, and the rest of the house usually gets some fields and shops. The wealth of the family can last forever.
Except for the long house who inherited the family business lived in the ancestral house in Heyucheng, most of the other houses were moved to other places, but they were all not far from Heyucheng.
But even if they moved away, all kinds of news have been pouring into their ears for some reason these days.
Fang Chengling had a stroke and was bedridden. Fang Shiyu couldn't hold down the stewards, causing panic among the people. In the end, it was Shizi who managed the Fang family's property on his behalf.
This makes them can't help but just around the corner.
However, because the eldest son Xiao Yi was in charge, they dared not move even though they were interested, they wanted to wait and see what the other house would do. Until the day before yesterday, I received letters from Fang Shiyu one after another, saying that they were asked to uphold justice and not let the property left by the Fang family's ancestors fall into the hands of people with foreign surnames.
Naturally, the Fang family would not give up on this step, and they all came to Heyu City overnight. They had just arrived at Fangfu before they had time to drink tea, and they heard that King Zhennan was coming. to meet.
Everyone greeted Zhennan Wang and his wife one by one, and exchanged pleasantries.
After a while, King Zhennan looked around, frowned and asked, "Where is the prince now?"
Fang Chengxun secretly exchanged glances with Fang Shiyu, Fang Shiyu stood up, clasped his fists and replied, "Back to Uncle, Cousin Yi usually takes care of Grandpa's illness. My nephew will order someone to call my cousin over..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a familiar male voice with a bit of indifference: "Father, mother, why are you two here? Are you here to visit your grandfather?"
Zhennan Wang showed a trace of embarrassment, he couldn't remember how long he hadn't visited Mrs. Fang.
Xiao Fang smiled gently, and said: "Ayi, mother just heard from your cousin that you have devoted yourself to taking care of your grandfather these days, and mother is very pleased that you have such filial piety."
Zhennan Wang glanced at Xiao Fang with satisfaction, and felt that Xiao Fang still understood the righteousness. Although Xiao Yi had done many wrong things, Xiao Fang still wanted to protect Xiao Yi's reputation in front of outsiders. However, Xiao Yi, a rebellious son, never understood his mother's kindness.
At this time, a middle-aged man of medium stature sitting next to Fang Chengxun said: "This is A Yi! He is indeed a good-looking talent. We haven't seen each other for so many years, and we uncles almost don't know each other anymore. "
"Yes, yes." The other man hurriedly nodded in agreement.
Xiao Yi hugged the two of them with a smile: "Second Uncle, Fifth Uncle."
These two are the eldest sons of the second and fourth families of the Fang family, and they are the second master Fang Chengde and the fifth master Fang Chengzhi according to the order of the family.
Xiao Yi met with the Fang family members present one by one, although they all came with their own thoughts, but when they greeted each other, they were still very affectionate.
After Xiao Yi sat down on the armchair at the head of King Zhennan, King Zhennan cleared his throat and asked straight-forwardly: "Ah Yi, I heard that you are temporarily in charge of the Fang family's property, is it true? Isn't it?" In front of so many Fang's family members, Zhennan Wang naturally couldn't reprimand Xiao Yi for being ill with Fang Chengling.
This question was the most concerned about by everyone in the Fang family present, and they all looked at Xiao Yi with their ears pricked up.
Xiao Yi nodded: "Going back to my father, the fourth uncle suddenly fell ill, and there is no leader in the group. The stewards sincerely beg, my son is also half of the Fang family, how can I just sit idly by!"
"Nonsense!" King Zhennan couldn't restrain himself anymore and said angrily, "You are so old, why are you so ignorant! Although you are kind, our surname is Xiao, and we are two families after all. Of course this uncle knows that you have good intentions, but what will outsiders think of our Zhennan Palace? They will only blindly think that our Zhennan Palace is greedy for the property of the Fang family?"
On the one hand, King Zhennan's words reprimanded Xiao Yi for making a fuss, and on the other hand, he also established the nature of the matter. Xiao Yi had good intentions and had no intention of seeking the Fang family's property.
"Father Wang's words are wrong." Xiao Yi did not appreciate it, and said calmly, "The son's filial piety to his uncle can be learned from the sun and the moon. Why should he look forward and backward because he is afraid of being talked about by others. I don't know what uncles think Is this prince right?"
Everyone in the Fang family nodded their heads and praised: "Uncles naturally understand Ayi's filial piety."
Of course they understand that no matter what Xiao Yi's real intentions are, they can only consider him as filial piety. In front of the King of Zhennan, doubting that the Prince of Zhennan wanted to seize the Fang family's property, isn't this a way of killing himself? What's more, this prince is different from the past. If you have blood, you can't afford to offend easily.
Xiao Yi smiled, with a look of relief, "It's good that uncles understand."
Seeing that Xiao Yi has no regrets until now, King Zhennan couldn't help but frowned, subconsciously wanted to reprimand him, but before he could speak, he was interrupted by Xiao Yi, who seemed to be smiling. Fei smiled and said: "I don't know if the uncles are here today to visit the fourth uncle?"
After Fang Chengde and Fang Chengzhi secretly exchanged glances, the former took the lead and said: "Of course I came to visit your grandfather and uncle." After speaking, he sighed and said, "The two of them are sick in bed now, it is really embarrassing." We are very worried. The Fang family has a lot of property, and these days are really hard for you, Yi."
Xiao Yi nodded clearly, and said: "That's true. If it wasn't for uncle, why would this son do such a thankless thing. Now he is being scolded by his father again for no reason." His eyes were on They swept around, took everyone's look into their eyes, and said with a half-smile, "Actually, what the father said is right, the Fang family's affairs should be left to the Fang family. After all, the prince's surname is 'Xiao'."
The Fang family was overjoyed when they heard the words, what they were most worried about was that Xiao Yi would deliberately bully him and not return it, so that he would have to offend him. But now, as long as he doesn't intend to take over.
Fang Chengxun and Xiao Fang couldn't help but look at each other, something was beyond their expectation.
They originally planned to use the other houses to force Xiao Yi to hand over the property, and then use the power of the prince to hold the property in their hands. The Fang family had offended Xiao Yi first, so they would not dare to offend the prince again, and this matter would naturally come to fruition. However, before they forced him, Xiao Yi honestly handed it over? Didn't he always disobey the prince? Why did he suddenly become so peaceful
This is not a good thing for them, it is too easy to get, those cousins are afraid that they will be unscrupulous!
Sure enough, the smiles on the faces of Fang Chengde and Fang Chengzhi increased a little.
When they heard that King Zhennan was coming, they were aware of Sanfang's plan, but this incident was undoubtedly a good opportunity for them, and they would not be reconciled if they did not fight.
If you win the competition, it will be the Wanguan family property, but if you lose the competition, there is no loss anyway.
Just adapt.
Now that the son of the world is so knowledgeable and interesting, that is the best! In this way, it is only necessary to deal with the prince. I heard that the son and the prince have always been at odds, maybe we can make good use of it.
Thinking of this, Fang Chengde agreed and said: "Uncles all know that you are filial, Yi, but you have worked very hard to help the prince take care of the southern border. How can you let the trivial matters of the Fang family make you sad."
Xiao Yi said very caringly: "I don't know who uncle thinks can take care of the Fang family?"
"Naturally, a person of high morals and prestige is needed..."
Before Fang Chengde finished speaking, Fang Chengxun suddenly coughed twice.
Respected? He is trying to exclude Brother Yu! Fang Chengxun sneered, but unfortunately he is the bastard of the third house and has no right to speak on such occasions, so he gave a look to a man diagonally opposite.
That man, Master Fang Sixth Master Fang Chengyong, is the son of the third house, he immediately stood up, bowed to King Zhennan, and said: "Second brother, the head of the house is up to the head of the house, Now the eldest uncle and the fourth elder brother of the eldest house are both sick, but Brother Yu is still here. Brother Yu is the grandson of the eldest house, and he is the rightful head of the family!"
Fang Chengzhi laughed, and said: "Sixth Brother, I know Brother Yu is smart and will become a talent in time, but the Fang family really can't afford to wait now! If Brother Yu can convince everyone, why should the stewards push him away that day?" Ah Yi has come out to manage the council!"
Fang Chengyong hesitated a few words, then subconsciously looked at Fang Chengxun again.
Useless stuff! Fang Chengxun cursed secretly in his heart, and finally spoke up by himself, saying: "Although Brother Yu is young, there are always uncles and uncles like us who can help, and it doesn't take long. You can take on great responsibilities! Our Fang family has rules, and there is no other house to meddle in the property of the long house."
Fang Chengzhi said seemingly unintentionally: "Third Brother, your third wife is the uncle of Yu Geer's direct relative, so it's no wonder..." He said with a meaningful smile, "Could it be that you want to 'take the emperor to make the princes'? "
Fang Chengxun was secretly annoyed, he knew that these cousins of his were not easy-going lamps.
If I had known that Xiao Yi would give away the property so simply, I shouldn't have called these people over. Now it's just a matter of stealing chickens and losing nothing.
Fang Chengde laughed, looked at Xiao Yi and said: "A Yi, you have been in charge of the long room for a while, do you think Brother Yu is suitable to take over?"
Xiao Yi smiled, shook his head, and said following his meaning: "Of course not."
Fang Chengde breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "Then Ayi, what do you think..."
"Second brother!" Fang Chengxun cut off his words first, and then hurriedly winked at Fang Chengyong. The latter could only say a little unconfidently, "The prince is still here, what can A Yi do?" King Zhennan didn't dare to raise his head, as if he was reciting, he said, "My lord, it's rare for you to come to Heyu City today, so why don't you just say something fair for our Fang family?"
Zhennan Wang was silent.
"My lord..." Xiao Fang pressed the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief, and looked at him affectionately.
King Zhennan patted her hand and said, "This king thinks..."
Before the words were finished, Xiao Yi, who had finished watching a good show, stood up and said loudly: "Father, my son thinks Uncle Six's words are a bit inappropriate..."
When he said this, Fang Chengxun and the others couldn't help but their expressions darkened.
Fang Chengde and Fang Chengzhi showed brisk smiles, thinking: The bet is right! As long as the son and the prince disagree, today's matter will most likely be accomplished!
Xiao Yiman said casually: "Father, you have thought about the reprimand to your son just now, and you think it is true. Our surname is Xiao, and we are two families after all. If we talk about Fang's affairs casually, outsiders will definitely think that we are in the town. What is the plan of the Nanwang Mansion, wanting to place a puppet in the Fang family, intending to control the Fang family's property! This is really damaging your reputation, father!" He blocked the Zhennan king with his own words, and the Zhennan king was speechless for a while. can be said.
Seeing that King Zhennan's complexion was not very good-looking, Fang Chengxun hurriedly said: "My lord, the so-called: 'Follow the power when things are urgent'..."
"Third Uncle, the key to 'Quiet in matters of emergency' lies in the word 'urgent', not 'conformity'." Xiao Yi interrupted Fang Chengxun with a chuckle, "I thought that the Fang family's property was naturally only owned by the Fang family. The next successor of the Fang family should also be decided by the head of the Fang family."
The current head of the Fang family is naturally Mrs. Fang.
Fang Chengxun sneered in his heart, the old man has been lying on the sickbed for more than ten years, how can he decide the next head of the Fang family.
The rest of the Fang family also looked at each other in blank dismay. No one knew that Mrs. Fang had suffered a stroke for more than ten years. Not only was he unable to take care of himself in daily life, but he almost lost consciousness. To put it bluntly, he is now a useless person who is even worse than a fool!
At this moment, there was a "click, click, click" sound outside the main hall, followed by the unbelievable exclamation of the servants: "Old... old... old man!?"
Mrs. Fang?!
Everyone in the hall followed the sound and saw a fourteen or fifteen-year-old woman in a rose red beige pushing a heavy wooden wheelchair towards this side. Everyone couldn't believe it when they saw it. His eyes widened.
They all know the person in the wheelchair - Mrs. Fang!