Chapter 351: A sincere heart, abide by it
Zhuang Wei went up to the west tower alone and sat by the window, leisurely looking at the falling flowers and flying swallows all over the lake not far away, waiting for midnight to arrive.
Thinking about what happened in the middle of the night, he sighed to himself with disappointment.
If my father could gain the trust of King Di Jin, I could fight with Lin Mu fairly and openly. Why would I need to be so secretive and do something that cannot be told to others?
In fact, since Emperor Mu ascended the throne, the Yan clan has been unwilling to trust the Fang clan. Why would my aunt and the others risk their lives for Emperor Yan?
My father is also stubborn.
Can the so-called destiny and righteousness only be tied to the Yan clan?
It is true that he cannot be trusted. If we come to our senses in time, what's wrong with following another master?
Over the years, my father used various methods to try to get back to Prince Dijin. He always thought that the prince would trust him, but what was the result?
In the former case, my father was afraid of causing suspicion from the Emperor, so he did not dare to express his loyalty too openly. If the Prince was suspicious, my father might have made an excuse, because he did not tell the Fang clan about their plan.
Then, Lord Ning transferred my father away from the capital under the pretext of seeking medical advice, apparently intending to murder Prince Dijin. Fearing that the prince would be in danger, my father went to him in person, regardless of his own safety, but the prince still didn't believe it!
Now that things have come to this, what excuses can his father find for him?
Haha, he is worthy of being the son of Emperor Mu, ruthless, just like his father the Emperor!
I remember that time when my father asked to see Prince Dijin, I hid in a corner at the side door of Prince Dijin's mansion and heard everything clearly...
Fang Zhixuan narrated the Fang clan's plan in detail, with every word being sincere and every sentence earnest.
"That's exactly what happened. The elders of the Fang clan devised a plan, and my eldest sister was responsible for its implementation, so I was able to successfully lurk into the emperor's side."
"The loyalty of the Fang clan is self-evident. If the prince has any orders, I will obey them."
Yan Yu smiled gently and seemed to be polite in his words and actions.
"Well, then I order you to go back. You don't have to serve me."
Fang Zhixuan's face was filled with astonishment, as if there was something stuck in his throat.
"What do you mean, Your Majesty? I am really Fang Zhixuan."
Yan Yu lost some patience and seemed a little perfunctory.
"Well, okay, you are Fang Zhixuan."
"Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it."
Fang Zhixuan's pupils shook in disbelief.
"Every word I have said is true."
"Mr. Ning's move seems to be a luring tiger away from the mountain. If Your Majesty does not come forward to protect me, I will leave the capital to seek a prescription to cure the emperor's old illness. The situation is serious, and I beg Your Majesty to trust me!"
Yan Yu took out the purse from her waist, pretended to be considerate, and handed it over.
"A few ingots of silver as a small token of my appreciation. I wish you a safe journey."
A burst of anger flashed across Fang Zhixuan's eyes.
"Your Majesty!"
Realizing that he had lost his temper, he quickly suppressed his anger and calmed down.
"Please forgive my impoliteness, but I beg Your Majesty to respond sternly."
The corners of Yan Yu's mouth drooped, and a cloud of anger loomed over him.
"You treat me like a fool, I don't blame you; I made a few jokes and you got so angry. Since you know that I'm upset, how dare you bully me? Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. Don't you even understand this principle?"
"I've written so many letters before, and you still think it's not enough to play around? I know your family loves to play pranks, but I didn't know it was because of the bad intentions of the family. You're over 40 years old and a father now, you should be more mature!"
Fang Zhixuan has a lot of grievances that he can't express, and he can't defend himself.
"Your Majesty is wise, and I have no intention of playing tricks on you."
Yan Yu had a calm expression, but with a hint of contempt.
"Next time you lie to someone, remember to put on a few pretense and lay the groundwork. For example, your brother has repeatedly doubted you; or, for another example, he has stopped the rewards from your mansion."
"I have laid the groundwork. Come to me and cry about the pain of being an informant. Only then will I have sympathy for you. Otherwise, if you are a loyal subject to me and receive endless rewards, not only me but even a child will not believe you."
Fang Zhixuan was in a heavy mood, his body was swaying, and he seemed to be somewhat lonely and desolate.
"What the prince has seen is that the rewards are endless, but it is just an illusion. The things that are suspected have never been spread, not that they have not happened."
"Your Majesty has indeed been suspicious for more than 20 years, and this has never stopped. I have almost died several times."
Yan Yuxing's eyes suddenly dimmed, and in a trance, she seemed to be deeply saddened.
"How pitiful! This king feels deeply distressed."
After he finished his performance, he quickly put away his expression and returned to a blank look.
"I've been fooled by you, okay? Goodbye."
Seeing him turning around to leave, Fang Zhixuan blocked his way, with a solemn expression and kneeling heavily on his knees.
"Your Majesty!"
Yan Yu's starry eyes were blazing with dissatisfaction.
"I've been so polite, how can you still be so unreasonable?"
"I have been staying indoors for so many years and have not even attended the palace banquet. Isn't my attitude obvious? Don't worry, there is no need to test me. I have no intention of taking the throne. I will leave after the 30th anniversary of Shengping."
Fang Zhixuan's pain was so deep that it was hard to express in words.
"I am truly sincere and have no intention of testing you. How can Your Majesty not believe me?"
"Didn't my elder sister leave you a single word?"
Yan Yu showed a hint of contempt and sarcasm.
"You even found out this?"
"Well, the handwriting is well imitated. If you were not so favored by the emperor, I would have been deceived by you."
Fang Zhixuan's breathing became heavier and he felt suffocated to the point of suffocation.
"That is really a letter from my elder sister. I did not ask anyone to copy it!"
Yan Yu stared sharply, thinking he could see through people's hearts.
"Then how did you know there was a letter?"
Fang Zhixuan treated others with sincerity and honesty, without a trace of hypocrisy.
"I don't know, I just guess. My elder sister is very thorough in everything she does, and she won't miss anything."
Yan Yu analyzed the situation in depth, from the shallow to the deep, and gradually became indignant.
"According to what you said, you were only a few years old at the time. How could you be capable of such an important task?"
"Besides, Mr. Fang Wu is the youngest son of Mr. Fang Aiqing. He is the child that Mrs. Fang gave birth to at the age of over 40, risking her life. How could the couple give him up and exile him? The real Mr. Fang Wu died at a young age. And now, you want to use him to plot against me. Where is your conscience?"
Fang Zhixuan was almost exhausted.
"But the facts indicate that I am Fang Zhixuan. How can Your Majesty insist on not believing it?"
Yan Yu was confident and righteous.
"The facts point to the mutual trust between you, the monarch and his subjects!"
"You said that the emperor has been suspicious many times. Besides you and your family, are there any other witnesses?"
Although he was telling the truth, Fang Zhixuan's face showed some embarrassment.
"There is also Master Ning, Eunuch Fu... Eunuch Shen..."
The more he spoke, the more unsure he felt, and then he fell silent.
As expected, Yan Yu refuted without hesitation.
"How can it be used as evidence that we share the same hatred and the same enemy?"
Fang Zhixuan was extremely anxious.
"What this humble official said is truly true!"
Yan Yu insisted.
"Even if it is true, you are deliberately acting to pave the way for this matter, and naturally lurking around me."
Fang Zhixuan wanted to cry but had no tears.
"Your Highness, do you mean that you will never believe it no matter what?"
Yan Yu remained steadfast.
"Well, I won't be fooled."
As he said this, he couldn't help but give advice.
"You used all means to assassinate me, I can barely accept it. The fight for the throne will always have some waves. But you played tricks, took advantage of my trust, got rid of the thorn in my side, killed people and destroyed their hearts. This is really too much! I advise you to stop it."
Fang Zhixuan's brows were somewhat bitter, and he left a message.
"Before I leave the capital, I will do my best to protect the prince. However, after I leave the capital, things may be unpredictable."
After saying this, he bowed solemnly.
"I will abide by this with all my heart. I hope Your Majesty will take care of himself!"
Yan Yu ignored it carelessly.
"Okay, okay, thank you very much, my king."