Chapter 891: Good Conduct
Thinking about how he was fooled by the cold and ridiculous father and daughter, Gu Mengzhen was filled with grief and indignation, his hair was pointed and his eyes were bloodshot.
"Yan Yu, you are openly protecting Leng Man!"
"It's clear at a glance who Leng Xie loves!"
"Uncle Zhuang, mother, and the entire Zhuang clan died at his hands..."
"My dear brother, I was confused and trusted the evil people. I harmed them..."
Fang Zhixuan persuaded.
"Brother, don't cry or get upset. Perhaps all this is just a misunderstanding."
"Lord Leng is loyal to you, and Man'er is infatuated with you. I believe in them. Even if they follow King Di Jin, they will not do such a cruel thing."
"Or maybe other people in the Leng clan learned from Lord Leng that we are brothers, and concluded that my father would never change his mind, be self-righteous, and eliminate dissidents."
Gu Mengzhen was furious and kept asking questions angrily.
"After all this, you are still protecting her?"
"Didn't you say you were willing to let go of your feelings?"
"Could it be that you were deceiving me with all your promises just now?"
Fang Zhixuan acted both firm and gentle, and tried his best to persuade him.
"No."
"Brother, please understand me. How dare I deceive you?"
"The worse the situation is, the calmer you should be."
"Prince Li may have returned to the capital. My brother must be on guard against Fang Renshu's followers who may be trying to interfere and stir up trouble."
"Besides, Fang Zhixuan and Ning Yunxi are not easy to deal with either."
"Even though the Leng Clan is insignificant, it is a loss to us if they are taken away by someone."
"Besides, now is a good opportunity to let Man'er lie dormant in the enemy camp. If my brother misses this opportunity, it will be too late to regret."
Gu Mengzhen calmed down a bit and regained a bit of rationality.
"Yes, yes, my dear brother, what you said makes sense."
Fang Zhixuan seized the opportunity and made a proposal.
"I am willing to go to the Xu Mansion to test Man'er's feelings and bring her into the palace to meet the emperor."
Gu Mengzhen was worried.
"I'm afraid it's not safe."
Fang Zhixuan looked embarrassed.
"Brother, are you so angry? Man'er is in the Xu Mansion, and the Xu family is all ours."
Gu Mengzhen adjusted his breathing and managed to calm down.
"I was really angry and lost my mind. Fortunately, you are here. Otherwise, I would have been impulsive and made mistakes."
Fang Zhixuan is respectful.
"Your Majesty, your words are serious. I am terrified."
"I am happy to serve my brother."
Gu Mengzhen sent someone to pass on the message in advance. Xu Mingqian received the emperor's order and went out in person to greet and lead Fang Zhixuan to Zhuxianju.
When she saw the person, Leng Man was particularly surprised.
"Master Zhuang?"
Since returning to the capital after being cleared of the charges, he has never taken the initiative to meet her. Even when he wanted to convey the emperor's instructions, he would meet the master and ask him to pass on the message.
The first time she saw him in Zhuxianju, Leng Man felt uneasy and uneasy.
In the past, the emperor had not issued an imperial decree to confer a title on her, and she did not have to pay her respects to Lord Zhuang because of her title as the wife of the Prime Minister.
Now, the emperor's will was clear, so she could not just go through the motions and knelt down immediately.
"I wish you the best of luck, Lord Hongshun."
Xu Mingqian was sensible and said goodbye to him.
"There is something else to deal with at my residence. I will go back to deal with it."
"I'll take the first step."
"I'm sorry to bother you, sir. Please forgive me."
Leng Man looked frightened, as if she was on the edge of an abyss.
"Master, don't go!"
Xu Mingqian smiled awkwardly.
"I have something to do at home and I can't delay."
Fang Zhixuan gestured for him to come in.
"Master Xu, please do as you please."
Leng Man tried her best to keep him.
"If the master leaves, I will be in danger..."
Without waiting for his wife to finish her words, Xu Mingqian ran away very quickly and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Fang Zhixuan walked closer with great interest.
"What danger could there be for you?"
"Mrs. Xu, are you saying that I will bully you?"
Leng Man stood up tremblingly and stepped back.
"My Lord, what's the matter with your late night visit?"
Fang Zhixuan frowned and looked serious.
"Did I give you permission to stand up? Kneel."
Leng Man knelt down again reluctantly.
"I obey."
Fang Zhixuan leaned down and looked at her.
"Your Majesty is right. You are just a plaything, worthy only of being admired."
Leng Man avoided his gaze and made her attitude clear.
"I disobeyed the order because the emperor doubted Yuan'er's ambitions. I was afraid of endangering my life, so I didn't dare to enter the palace."
"Please tell the truth, my Lord. My wife, mother and son will follow the emperor and never change our mind. Please calm your anger."
Fang Zhixuan raised the corner of his lips.
"Do you think the emperor is speaking in anger?"
Leng Man asked back.
"Isn't it?"
Fang Zhixuan stood up straight and at the same time, gave a light support.
"Not angry words, I guess."
Leng Man stands respectfully.
“How come you see?”
Fang Zhixuan turned around and sat down, his posture particularly arrogant.
"The emperor has promised you to me. Are you so impulsive in your anger?"
"You asked me what's the matter with my late night visit?"
"What do you say?"
"A man and a woman alone in a room late at night, what could possibly happen?"
Leng Man's face was solemn and angry.
"You are talking nonsense. The emperor cannot be so heartless."
Fang Zhixuan looked her up and down.
"How dare I falsely convey the imperial decree?"
He grabbed her sleeve, used brute force, and pulled her in front of him, speaking in a low, sinister voice.
"The Emperor specifically stated that once I've satisfied my interest, I'll take you into the palace so that the Emperor and his subjects can enjoy themselves together."
Leng Man was suddenly shocked.
"what?"
Fang Zhixuan let go of his hand, looked down upon the subject, and asked leisurely.
"Do you want to take it off yourself, or should I help you?"
Leng Man couldn't help but feel angry.
"Shao'er!"
Fang Zhixuan glared at her with disgust.
"Why are you shouting? I'm just taking off your clothes. I'm not going to kill you."
Leng Man had a stern face and spoke harshly.
"You were not like this before. You were very upright and kind."
"Other people who are five years old only know how to play and have fun, but you are different."
"You understand many truths and have taught me many things."
"You said that a gentleman should behave properly and uphold justice."
"How could you do such a dirty thing and say such dirty words?"
Fang Zhixuan was impatient and rolled his eyes at her.
"At five years old, it's inevitable that children will say whatever they want."
"It was just a childhood joke, why are you taking it so seriously?"
"Can't I just pretend in front of you to please you and win your favor?"
"In the past, when you were still unmarried, it was natural for me to coax a young girl. Now, we are both nearly fifty years old, and there is no point in beating around the bush. It is better to be straightforward and straightforward."
"As a married woman, have you never done anything shameful? Stop pretending, you are so hypocritical that it makes me sick."
Leng Man's eyebrows were raised.
"If you dare to touch me, I will report you to King Dijin and punish you."
Fang Zhixuan is weird and strange.
"Oh?"
"Did I hear it wrongly?"
"You seem to have promised to follow the emperor and never change your mind?"
"Strange."
"Why is King Di Jin willing to protect you?"
Realizing that his words were contrary to his true feelings, Leng Man's aura disappeared instantly.
"I……"
Fang Zhixuan got up from his seat and walked closer again.
"Don't be afraid, Man'er."
"If you don't want to enter the palace, you don't need to ask King Dijin for help. I can protect you."
"My request is very simple."
"You are so happy with your flowers. You don't need me to teach you how to do it, right?"
The person in front of her was an extremely strange person. Leng Man had no intention of getting close to him and only wanted to escape.
However, the way ahead was blocked by him, and there were guards outside the house. She was helpless and could only give him advice.
"Have you forgotten your wife at home?"
"Husband and wife are equal, women should remain chaste, and men should also remain chaste."
"How can you bear to do something that would let your wife down?"
"Shao'er, we are good friends. Please abide by your duties and do not desecrate friendship."