Chapter 90 Fang Zhixuan
Zhuang Shao’s real name is actually Fang Zhixuan.
Speaking of his true identity, Fang Zhixuan couldn't help but recall old memories.
During the reign of Emperor Dezong, the Rebellion of the Five Kings occurred. The real Zhuang family participated in it and were convicted by Emperor Dezong, so they were exiled to a remote place.
At that time, the real Zhuang Shao was only five years old, about the same age as Fang Zhixuan.
Later, Gu Mengzhen entered the officialdom, and Fang's father discovered his ambition.
After a closer look, Fang's father discovered that Gu Mengzhen and Zhuang Shao were actually half brothers, so he set up a plan to replace the original one with the original one.
Fang Renshu went to the pharmacy to buy medicine and asked Fang Zhixuan to pretend to have died, but he actually went into seclusion.
Many years later, Gu Mengzhen rebelled and successfully ascended the throne, and finally successfully rescued his beloved brother Zhuang Shao.
At this time, Zhuang Shao was already Fang Zhixuan.
After not seeing each other for nearly twenty years, Gu Mengzhen no longer recognized Zhuang Shao. He only saw him take out the tablets of the Zhuang clan members and the tokens between them. Then, Gu Mengzhen found someone to confirm the records of exile. Only then did he recognize his brother, conferred the title of Earl Hongshun on him, and granted him the old house of the Zhuang Mansion, which was renamed Earl Hongshun Mansion.
To the outside world, they are still the king and his subject. After all, announcing their brotherly relationship would damage their mother's reputation.
Therefore, they all kept silent.
Fang Zhixuan recounted past events with some emotion.
"Out of kindness, I spared Zhuang Shao's life and let him recuperate in the secret room."
"Over the years, I have treated him well."
"He clearly said that he would not bear a grudge against me for exposing it..."
"Could it be that Ning Fengzhe is confusing us with his clever words?"
Ning Yunxi listened carefully and expressed his feelings.
"My uncle is so smart!"
Fang Zhixuan himself couldn't detect it.
"This... can also be considered a brilliant plan?"
Ning Yunxi continued to be shocked.
"That doesn't count?"
"I just mentioned that my mother discovered my uncle's true identity."
"I didn't expect my uncle to have guessed the whole plan."
As he said this, he looked at Yun Boyu in confusion and asked in a low voice.
"Dad, didn't you say in your previous life that uncle was the most dull person in the Fang family?"
Yun Boyu lowered his voice.
"Indeed."
"Since Taizu suppressed the rebellion, the Fang clan has produced the first Grand Minister of the Yuesheng Dynasty, and every generation since then has had a Grand Minister."
"Compared to the other members of the Fang Clan, your mother and uncle are like bright candles and blazing sun."
"This is not just a random metaphor I made up. All the people in the world said so at that time."
Ning Yunxi couldn't help but ask questions.
"If that's the case, how could the Fang clan be harmed by others and suffer a catastrophic disaster?"
When talking about this, Yun Boyu felt heartbroken and sighed.
"I do not know."
"At that time, Zhixuan was not in Shengjing, and I was in a fog."
"On the surface, it looks like Shu'er and the people of the Fang tribe joined voluntarily."
Ning Yunxi was shocked.
"Volunteer?"
Yun Boyu nodded heavily.
"She told me that, like the Yan Clan, she had no choice but to sacrifice herself. I didn't understand what she said at the time, nor did I know what she was going to do. I only knew that after she left the message, she..."
His words came to an abrupt halt, as if he would not be able to hold back his grief if he continued.
The father and daughter were talking when Fang Zhixuan approached and asked.
"You whisper softly, are you mocking me?"
Ning Yunxi naturally denied it.
"No, my father said that my uncle is the most calculating person in the world."
Fang Zhixuan saw through it at a glance, smiled helplessly, and looked at Yun Boyu.
"It was obvious that she was lying."
"You are right. What she said before was indeed true."
Yun Baiyu smiled back.
"I told you she is my daughter."
"I knew it at once."
Ning Yunxi blushed.
"How could I lie?"
As he spoke, he thought to himself.
How come he is so perceptive that even the unintentional words cannot be hidden?
This... is a bit scary, right?
No wonder his mother in the previous life had to control his beloved daughter Zhuang Xianhui before implementing the plan.
Otherwise, even if you are fully prepared, how can you defeat such a person?
Thinking of this, she felt that offering advice would be like showing off, so she humbly asked for advice.
"How does my uncle plan to deal with my mother?"
Fang Zhixuan felt puzzled.
"Didn't you already think of a plan to deal with it, and that's why you showed up to save me?"
"Why are you asking me this?"
Ning Yunxi smiled awkwardly.
My uncle is full of talent and wisdom, but he is not aware of it.
"Well, I have thought about it. Since uncle is willing to listen, I will show my ugliness."
"First, it's the real Master Zhuang. I have memories from my past life and know where my mother placed him. My uncle gets along well with him. While they are still confusing him with clever words and perhaps haven't shaken his heart yet, please give him some advice in time."
"Then, I will use the situation to control my second brother, help my uncle consolidate his position, and alienate the emperor from my eldest brother."
"Besides, I think Mr. Zhuang has a kind character. It would be too pitiful to ask him to return to the dark secret room. It would be better to give him some money and let him go."
"His family all died during the exile. After he left, he was free to marry and have children. He would have a new home and someone to rely on in his old age."
Fang Zhixuan nodded in agreement.
"You better be careful."
"I just want to leave the matter of persuading Zhuang Shao to you."
Ning Yunxi also subconsciously doubted herself.
"I?"
"I can't do that."
"I don't know him well."
Fang Zhixuan encouraged with a smile.
"I see you have the ability, give it a try."
Ning Yunxi was slightly dissatisfied and murmured softly.
"You are quite good at saving trouble."
Fang Zhixuan didn't hear it, he just asked.
"You haven't finished your plan yet."
"what's next?"
Ning Yunxi continued to explain.
"When Master Zhuang was a child, the Emperor played with him and accidentally left a deep cut between his waist and hips. Over time, it became a scar."
Fang Zhixuan responded in a deep voice.
"Ah."
"Gu Mengzhen has been trying to find the scar over the years, but I kept shirking it by saying it was on my waist and hips and I was too embarrassed to show it."
"Ok?"
"How can a girl like you know such a secret place?"
Ning Yunxi explained with a blushing face.
"I saw it by accident when my mother was negotiating with Mr. Zhuang in my previous life."
As he spoke, he coughed a few times to cover up his embarrassment.
"I can use my medical skills to create a scar for my uncle."
Fang Zhixuan was surprised.
“How do you create scars?”
Ning Yunxi smiled sweetly.
"King Dijin in my previous life taught me to do this."
"Don't worry, uncle. I will cover my eyes and wear gloves. After practicing for a few times, I will have some results. It should be enough to deceive the doctors and prevent them from noticing anything."
Speaking of King Dijin, Fang Zhixuan became worried and tired.
"You are now assisting King Dijin?"
Ning Yunxi nodded in response.
"Yes."
Fang Zhixuan scowled and sighed.
"The Fang family has been loyal to the Yan royal family for generations. I was originally an informant arranged by my father to be beside Gu Mengzhen. However, King Dijin was very suspicious. I surrendered many times, but he always rejected me."
"My elder sister left a message for me to hand over the Nianren League to Prince Dijin so that my brother-in-law can enter the government and assist him."
"But even if I revealed my identity, showed my credentials, and told him directly that I was Fang Renshu's biological brother, he still didn't believe it at all."
"How did you gain his trust?"
Ning Yunxi couldn't help but sneer.
"I didn't expect my uncle would encounter such a setback."
"It's normal. I've been defeated by King Dijin's suspicion in all my previous lives."
"The method of gaining trust is naturally figured out bit by bit from the experience of losing one's life many times."