Xiao Huaiyuan's face is too square. There is nothing wrong with Fang Zheng describing him like this. Unfortunately, Xiao Huaiyuan didn't understand and bowed his hand perfunctorily and smiled: "If you have the fate to meet, I will meet this brother Qing who looks similar to me."

Fang Zheng nodded with a smile: "It must be certain, you two must be having a good chat."

Since this meal was a treat by Fang Zheng, Xiao Huaiyuan was not polite to him. He raised his chopsticks and ate it. The Bazhen Banquet was indeed delicious, and the ingredients were precious, so it was rare to eat it once. Xiao Huaiyuan was sweating profusely and his eating habits were not very elegant, but he didn't care. Fang Zheng once again felt that Xiao Huaiyuan had many similarities with him, and shamelessness was just one of them.

After tribute to each other for three cups, Fang Zheng put down the wine glass and asked, "Brother Xiao, what's the point of mentioning Mr. Li to me just now?"

Xiao Huaiyuan smiled and said, "My brother and I fell in love with each other when we saw each other. We also knew that Brother Fang was an official in the court, so we talked about it casually, so Brother Fang should not take it to heart."

This guy is not as slippery as a loach. It seems that his friendship is not enough, so this guy won't tell the truth.

Fang Zheng laughed and said, "I haven't asked Brother Xiao what kind of career to do?"

Xiao Huaiyuan's eyes flashed, and then he smiled and said, "I dare not hide it from Brother Fang. I am a little choreographer in Prince Xia Nai's mansion. I laugh at you."

Fang Zheng was shocked, the prince's man? He said he was a chore. Judging from his dress and temperament, I was afraid that this statement would be very modest.

Fang Zheng always kept an appropriate vigilance in his heart. He felt that the prince looked elegant and gentle, and his conversation was polite. Fang Zheng also wanted to win over him, but Fang Zheng just didn't like him. Just as animals had a natural sense of vigilance towards the enemy, Fang Zheng couldn't say what the prince was wrong, but he always kept a distance from the prince intentionally or unintentionally. The prince did not impress him when he gave him two generous gifts.

The Xiao Huaiyuan in front of him is the prince's person, so Fang Zheng had to be careful. Personally, he appreciated him on one hand, but Fang Zheng did not want him to have anything to do with the prince. He knew very well that he did not have the ability to play with fire. The ancient laws were strict and those involving the royal family were easily implicated. And once it was implicated, the whole family might lose their heads. Fang Zheng was not a brave person. For himself and for the whole family, he had to choose to stay away from the prince.

As a result, Fang Zheng had another question in his heart: Did this boy know me, really unintentionally, or was he instructed by the prince? If he was instructed, he would never admit so calmly that he was from the prince's mansion. Also, he was hiding outside Mr. Li's room, what did he want to ask for? It's really puzzling...

"Ah! It turns out that Brother Xiao is in the office of our noble Prince's residence, and he is disrespectful!" Fang Zheng bowed to Xiao Huaiyuan exaggeratedly.

Xiao Huaiyuan was stunned and quickly bowed his hand and responded: "You are kind! You're just a bowl of rice, how can you compare to Brother Fang? Xiao Ao's court, turning the tide and saving the Hua Chao and the people in dire straits. Compared with Brother Fang, he is simply unfair and feels ashamed!"

This guy's flattery skills are not inferior to himself at all. He seems to be a strong enemy.

Fang Zheng said seriously: "Brother Xiao is such a bad word. Your Highness is the crown prince of my Huachao. He will be the treasure of the future. I have heard that Your Highness is gentle and kind, and has a kind personality. How glory and happiness it would be to be able to do things under the prince's hands. I wish I could exchange it with Brother Xiao. Brother Xiao, I really envy you!"

Xiao Huaiyuan's face turned a little blue. He heard this and pulled the corner of his mouth and smiled: "Brother Fang is really... really... hehe..."

After thinking about it, I couldn't find a word that could accurately express the character of Master Fang. Xiao Huaiyuan was poor.

"It's so shameless, right?" Fang Zheng smiled and said it for him.

Xiao Huaiyuan nodded and laughed: "It's a blessing to know Brother Fang!"

Fang Zheng smiled and said, "We two will get closer to each other in the future."

So the two began to look intimate, but in fact they were somewhat hypocritical.

When it comes to shamelessness and cheating, Fang Zheng is still slightly better, especially at the wine table. Fang Zheng learned a lot of tricks or encouragement to drink from his previous life. How could Xiao Huaiyuan, an ancient man who was slick and smart, compare with Fang Zheng? Not long after, Fang Zheng got Xiao Huaiyuan drunk, but Fang Zheng himself was safe and sound.

Looking at Xiao Huaiyuan who was lying on the table and fell asleep, Fang Zheng smiled and walked down.

When Fang Zheng saw Fang Zheng coming down, the shopkeeper hurriedly said respectfully: "Young master, have you eaten with your friend?"

Fang Zheng patted the shopkeeper's shoulder and smiled, "Well, the taste has been getting better and better recently, it's not bad. Take care of it carefully. I will recommend you to my father as a deacon in the business in a few days."

The shopkeeper was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly, and made a swearing to the sky and earth, saying that his loyalty to the other party's business could be seen.

Fang Zheng waved his hand and smiled, "Don't say it so seriously..."

He patted the shopkeeper on the shoulder, Fang Zheng pointed and whispered: "The one who came with me is actually not my friend, but my enemy. That enemy made me very upset today. You go up to him later and ask him to settle the money for this meal today. Don't be polite to him, you can take him 200 taels..."

The shopkeeper had just been praised and promoted by the young master, and it was time to show his loyalty. He heard this and said with all his hatred of the enemy: "The young master's enemy is the enemy of our entire Fang family business. Don't worry, I will pay attention to it."

Fang Zheng laughed loudly and walked out of Yao Yue with a swagger. No matter whether he is an enemy or a friend in the future, it has nothing to do with him now.

Not long after, a shrill and angrily yelled from Yao Yuewu's private room: "Didn't you say he treats you?"

"...Your young master is simply a bastard!"

"...No money! I don't have money!"

"I don't have any money to send me to the official!"

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In the Prince's Mansion.

In the secluded back hall, the prince was carrying his hands on his back, looking up at the bright moon above his head, not knowing what he was thinking.

A middle-aged man in black was standing behind the prince, standing with his hands down, and whispering: "... Since Mr. Liu of the Ministry of Revenue searched the Qing Dynasty, our income has dropped by nearly 50%. The expenses His Highness needs on weekdays, such as the money to win over court officials and border generals, have greatly reduced. If this continues, his subordinates may be unfavorable to the prince's great cause. Please make a clear decision."

The prince sighed, "There has been a lot of trouble in the court in the past two years. The Turks retreated before they even came in, and the negotiations were completed, but the party struggles in the court began again. Alas! The father is really hard and I can't bear it."

The middle-aged man in black looked up at the prince in surprise when he heard this. He seemed to have not expected that the prince would say this. Then he quickly lowered his head and said respectfully: "The emperor is old and his physical strength is getting worse and stronger. His Highness and even filial people should share more state affairs for the emperor."

The prince nodded and smiled, "To be honest, seeing that his father's health is getting worse day by day, as a son's minister, he sees it in his eyes and hurts it in his heart. I should share the worries of my father more often."

The middle-aged man carefully tempted: "Your Highness, the Prince Liu's investigation of Qing..."

A little gloomy flashed in the prince's eyes, and then calmed down. The prince smiled faintly and said, "Then let him investigate, ignore it for the time being. Governance Qing was the father's intention, and I could not ignore the father's will. In the future, as soon as the expenses were met, I would temporarily withdraw from the warehouse in the mansion and wait for this period of time before talking about it."

The middle-aged man responded with respect and then said, "I heard that because of the investigation of Qing, Mr. Liu and Mr. Pan also had a very unhappy relationship..."

A strange look flashed in the prince's eyes and he smiled and said, "Oh? Is there anything wrong with this? The teacher is old and his temper is still not as good as before. Haha, why are they quarreling?"

"According to the people arranged by the Crown Prince in the Shangshu's Mansion, Pan Shangshu hoped that Secretary Liu would give up the investigation, but Secretary Liu actually rejected Secretary Pan in order to avenge his son."

The prince smiled happily: "Isn't Mr. Liu a disciple of the teacher? If there were no teacher promotion in recent years, how could he be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue? Did he not even want his own future and life for his son?"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is right. Mr. Liu seems to be disheartened by the officialdom. He has expressed his feelings several times. After avenging his son, he resigned and returned home."

After pondering for a moment, the prince suddenly said, "What is that Fang Zheng doing now?"

The middle-aged man said, "Fang Zheng is now idle and wanders around the capital. A few days ago, he met Xiao Huaiyuan in His Highness's mansion in Nuanchun Pavilion. His subordinates dared to ask, is this the deliberate arrangement of His Highness the Crown Prince?"

The prince shook his head and said with a puzzled look: "How could Xiao Huaiyuan know him? Gu has never instructed him. Did they intentionally or unintentionally..."

"Your Highness, should you summon Xiao Huaiyuan to come and ask?"

"No, just pretend that you don't know about this matter. Send someone to stare at it carefully. Gu does not hope that any small details will ruin Gu's major affairs! Either you don't move, and you must have one blow to achieve your full success. We only have one chance, do you understand?"

"yes!"

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In the imperial study room.

The emperor summoned Fang Zheng again.

"My minister Fang Zheng, long live my emperor..."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense, come in." The emperor's voice contained a smile.

Fang Zheng quickly got up and walked in on the bloody red carpet in the imperial study.

"Wow! Your Majesty, I haven't seen you for a few days. I'm sure you've been much younger and your wrinkles have faded a lot. It seems that the emperor has been very energetic these days. The emperor is the backbone of my Hua Dynasty, and the emperor's dragon body health is always remembered by the people of the world. For the sake of the country and the people of the world, the emperor must take care of the dragon body and not work too hard..."

When he found that the emperor was smiling, he seemed to be in a good mood. Fang Zheng took this opportunity to step forward and flatter.

The emperor laughed and said, "Your mouth is so slippery that I don't know how many people you deceived."

Fang Zheng smiled and said, "How can a person who is so loyal and honest in me be so slick? The emperor is so rude..."

"If you are honest and honest, you will never find any tricky and treacherous people in the world."

The atmosphere between the king and his ministers was quite harmonious and friendly. Fang Zheng looked at the emperor who was growing brightly on his head, and couldn't help but sigh that he was just an old man, a lonely old man living in a big and big house. He needed his children and grandchildren to talk to him, make him happy, and even acted coquettishly with him. However, he probably couldn't realize this wish. Even the long-formed emperor power, even a fat man, would probably not even dare to show his anger in front of him, let alone talk and laugh.

Fang Zheng felt that he could be so loved by the emperor. He did not blame him for making trouble several times. Perhaps there was such a reason. After all, the only one who dared to be in front of the emperor was that he was the only one who dared to be in front of the emperor. This was not big or small, but the emperor wanted to get the warmth in his heart.

"Fang Zheng, you are so sloppy. I asked you to govern Qing, but you pushed Liu Shilang from the Ministry of Revenue to the front. You are so happy, hiding behind and silently. You have done your job without offending the ministers in the court. You please both sides and get along with each other. To be honest, I really admire you a little." The emperor said with a smile.

Fang Zheng smiled proudly when he heard this: "The main reason is that the empress can understand the holy intention. Haha, the emperor said that he should use empresses more. If empresses come forward and offend all the ministers, how can I do the trouble for the empresses in the future? Do you think so?"

The emperor smiled slightly, not saying anything.

"Do you know what I asked you to do today?" the emperor asked with a smile.

Fang Zheng shook his head: "The emperor is unfathomable and far-sighted. What he says and see is a look at the overall situation. I can only admire the emperor and dare not guess..."

"Okay, okay, put away your flattery, it's extremely clumsy." The emperor smiled.

"You can let Mr. Liu do the matter in governing Qing. Come on, I will introduce you to me."

As he said that, the emperor clapped his hands, and a person turned from behind the white jade screen in the imperial study. This person was about thirty years old, with a medium figure and ordinary appearance. He belonged to the kind of person who could forget it if he looked at it in the crowd. Moreover, this person was wearing a regular dress and not wearing an official robe. What was the intention of the emperor introducing him to me?

After the man came out, he bowed politely to Fang Zheng and smiled: "I have met Lord Fang in the lower Wensen."

Fang Zheng looked at the emperor and saw that he was looking at him with a smile. So Fang Zheng smiled and bowed to Wen Sen, "Good luck! Brother Wen's name is good, haha, catchy, and appreciated by both the elite and the masses. As soon as he heard it, he knew that you are not easy to mess with. Wen Sen, the plague god, haha..."

Wensen smiled, "Mr. Fang praised me. When I was born, I was destined to be missing. So my parents gave me the word "Sen" and hehe, and I made Master Fang laugh."

Fang Zheng smiled and said, "If you have a destiny of Quemu, you are called Sen, if you have a destiny of Quemu, you are called Xin, if you have a destiny of Quemu, you are called Miao..."

Wensen nodded and smiled, "That's right, people believe in this more, haha."

Fang Zheng pondered for a while, frowned and said, "It's not appropriate, it's not appropriate..."

The emperor and Wensen said in surprise: "What's wrong?"

"If this... if someone is named 'Jing', then what is his destiny?"
Chapter completed!