Chapter 374 Arrows

Fang Zilan took a step back, Ouyang Zirou threw herself into a flash, stepped forward and said anxiously: "Master Fang..."

"Don't worry, say it slowly if you have something to do." Fang Zilan raised her hand and patted Ouyang Zirou on the back, comforting her emotions and said, "I have heard of Huangfu Xin's divorce. Now that's it, rumors are inevitable, but Mrs. Ouyang won't lock you up, right?"

"It's not my business." Ouyang Zirou waved her hand, looking anxious, "It's Zi Tong!"

"Miss Fang Er?" Fang Zilan put down her hand and shrugged indifferently, "Why, is she going to marry Lord Pei Xiaoze?"

"No." Ouyang Zirou's face turned pale and leaned into her ear and whispered: "Zi Tong is going to marry the Duke of the Kingdom of Sweet."

Fang Zilan was stunned for a while before saying, "Zirou, who did you hear? It's impossible..."

"It was Zitong who said it in person." Ouyang Zirou saw that she didn't believe it, and hurriedly explained: "Last night, I saw Zitong entering the Pei family's pleasure boat in Xiangsheng Restaurant. She was worried and went to find her. When I found her, she stumbled and refused to say anything. She didn't tell me until I was forced to force me to... "

She didn't continue to say anything, Fang Zilan's heart tightened, "Is the Duke of the Nation coerced her?"

"I don't think so." Ouyang Zirou shook her head, "Zi Tong is so soft and not hard. If she is coerced, she would rather be shaved than let the other party succeed."

"That's voluntary?" Fang Zilan frowned, Ouyang Zirou bit her lips, "But I saw Zi Tong last night..."

She said a little astringent in her voice, "How come my parents got angry at me for the Huangfu family's withdrawal from marriage, and they were confined to me here and were not allowed to leave the room. Lord Fang, just think it's me begging you, can you go and see Zitong for me?"

"Don't worry first." Fang Zilan explained his chaotic thoughts and analyzed: "Even if Miss Fang Er is determined to marry the Duke of the Kingdom as his second wife, the Prime Minister may not agree. He has been in the officialdom for many years and has always loved his children. I think he will not let Miss Fang Er do whatever he wants."

"I know that the Prime Minister will not sit idly by, but most of the people who suffer from the loss of marriage between men and women, and I am afraid..." Ouyang Zirou was so anxious that she was about to cry. Fang Zilan could only nod and said, "I promise you that, I will go to the Prime Minister's Mansion later."

"Thank you, Lord Fang!" Ouyang Zirou bowed respectfully, then thought of something, and slapped his head: "Please wait here. I have something. Please ask Lord Fang to bring it to Zi Tong."

Fang Zilan nodded, Ouyang Zirou turned around and returned to the room, and soon ran out and handed her the wooden box in her hand.

"What is this?" Fang Zilan weighed the wooden box, which was a bit weight, but not a large item, so it should not be difficult to take it out.

Ouyang Zirou's eyes fell on the wooden box and whispered: "This is my newly made sleeve arrow. I originally planned to give Zi Tong a gift when she got married, but now it seems that I can't wait for that time."

"What are you talking about?" Fang Zilan stretched out her hand and flicked her forehead and smiled, "Miss Fang Er has the Prime Minister to support her. You have parents to protect you, and it is far from the point of fighting for life. Now you are just a marriage that has not come. You have good days to look forward to, so don't say anything discouraged."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zirou nodded, "Thank you, Lord Fang, Zirou is very grateful..."

"Zi Rou." A gentle voice as gentle as the spring breeze sounded softly, interrupting Ouyang Zirou's words before she finished speaking. She pursed her lips and shouted in a low voice.

Fang Zilan looked at the person coming, and her demeanor was as gentle as a painting. It was Mrs. Ouyang.

She bowed leisurely and said, "Ouyang Wei has met Lord Fang."

Fang Zilan replied with a bow and said, "Mrs. Ouyang is so lucky."

"Mr. Fang entered the inner courtyard privately, but what kind of hospitality is not good at the mansion?" Mrs. Ouyang smiled slightly, and Fang Zilan said without changing her face: "The pavilions and towers in the mansion are exquisite and elegant. I was fascinated by the moment I saw it. I accidentally got lost and went here. Fortunately, Miss Ouyang showed me the way, so I was ready to go back."

"So that's it. Please follow me." Mrs. Ouyang turned aside and gave in a little. Fang Zilan walked straight towards the front hall with the wooden box casually.

However, just as she walked out of Ouyang Zirou's yard, she heard Mrs. Ouyang behind her say, "Please stay. I have something to say to Master Fang."

Fang Zilan stopped and turned to look at Mrs. Ouyang. She stood there patiently waiting for a reply, neither urging nor impatient.

After a while, Fang Zilan nodded thoughtfully and said, "Okay, Mrs. Ouyang, but it's okay."

"Master Fang, please go and talk." Mrs. Ouyang raised her hand and made an invitation. Fang Zilan followed her into the main room of the inner courtyard. Seeing that she had turned off the envoy, there was only a nanny beside her.

"What does Mrs. Ouyang want to say to me?" Fang Zilan asked straight to the point, and Mrs. Ouyang was also unambiguous. "This wooden box was given to Lord Fang by Zirou? I wonder what it contains?"

Fang Zilan was so calm that she said: "Since Mrs. Ouyang knew that this was something Zirou gave me, then how should I deal with it and whether to tell her or not is my business."

Mrs. Ouyang suddenly laughed, "Mr. Fang doesn't have to be so cautious. I am Zi Rou's mother, of course I hope she is good. I know she wants to stand in the court like Lord. But I obstruct you in every way. I think in your eyes, I am a villain, right?"

"What does Mrs. Ouyang treat Zirou? I, an outsider, dare not argue with you." Fang Zilan said in a faint voice: "This wooden box contains Zirou's newly made sleeve arrows. I wonder if what Mrs. Ouyang wants to say to me is related to sleeve arrows?"

"It doesn't matter, it's also related." Mrs. Ouyang said slowly: "Mr. Fang is so pleased. I said it straight away when I have something to say. Zi Rou usually makes some small things like sleeve arrows, which are very popular in the capital, and it is not a big deal. But if it involves military affairs, it is another matter."

She paused, her voice sank a little, "If something goes wrong with the folk gadgets like Shuojian, there is still room for remedy. To put it badly, it will hurt people's lives. As long as it is a civilian, the Ouyang family can settle it. But if there is a lot of military connections, if something goes wrong, let alone Zi Rou's life is not guaranteed, the entire Ouyang family may be blamed..."

Before she could finish her words, she heard a clang and the teacup beside Fang Zilan fell to the ground and fell to pieces.

"Sorry, my hand slipped." Fang Zilan blinked innocently, and then said with a serious expression: "I can't agree with Mrs. Ouyang's words. In my eyes, human life is not high or low, and the lives of ordinary people are no different from those of soldiers. What's more, my soldiers in Dajing are in front of blood, just to protect the people."

Mrs. Ouyang sighed, "Mr. Fang is a man who is a battlefield killer, so he does not understand the desire of us women in the inner hut to cherish their blessings and protect their lives. Since that's the case, I have nothing to say."

Please remember that this sleeve arrow will be useful afterwards (probably after many chapters...
Chapter completed!