After shouting this, Wan Shoufu felt a tragic feeling surge out of his heart. He no longer just wanted to correct Fang Yingwu, but regarded this as a fight against fate.
Wan Shoufu had the illusion that Fang Yingwu seemed to be stepping on the general trend, and that every move he made represented the way of heaven, and that the general trend was invincible. Looking back, Fang Yingwu seemed to have stepped on a crucial node with every step he took, and he continued to move forward.
His own affairs were in a mess. Instead, he was a tragic person who defied nature, sinking and struggling in his fate.
But Wan An has worked hard all his life, is he just a stepping stone for those who come after him? He is not willing to accept such a fate, nor does he want to surrender to old age, let alone watch Fang Yingwu's glory.
If he were ten years younger, there would be no room for him to play around in the court. With such an unfair fate, he would have to defy fate once more! It must be said that the seventy-year-old chief minister has too many things that he cannot let go of.
, fell into another obsession.
Immediately, he wrote a number of invitations with ink and sent servants to deliver them one by one. The people who received the invitations were all members of Wan Shoufu's party. Looking at the invitations, they couldn't help but be surprised. Because as usual,
When the old chief minister wanted to summon his party members, all he had to do was send a servant to summon him. Unexpectedly, he was so solemn this time and even wrote a personal invitation.
It is precisely because of this unusualness that no one dares to be scornful, let alone pretend to be deaf and dumb. The old chief minister personally writes the invitation, which means that it cannot be refused. Once he refuses, it means breaking up with the old chief minister.
Although tomorrow's sun has been determined to be someone else, you still have to pay attention to the present. If Wan Shoufu is offended, whether you can see tomorrow's sun is a question. Looking up at the stars and keeping your feet on the ground are indispensable.
So according to the invitation time, everyone rushed to Wan Mansion in the evening of the second day, and no one could find an excuse. Now that it was time, why bother to displease the very sensitive Wan Shoufu over a small problem?
During this period of time, Fang Yingwu was completely busy with the marriage and had no extra thoughts about Wan An. Fang Yingwu knew deeply that the chief minister was almost at the end of his rope.
Even if you do nothing, you will automatically get out when the deadline comes. You just need to wait for this time to arrive. In this case, it is likely that you will do less and make fewer mistakes, do more and make more mistakes, and not do anything is better.
However, despite his busy schedule, Fang Yingwu still found time to meet his stand-in Zuo Changshun, and held a banquet specially for Zuo Changshun. He also invited several friends to accompany him. This is human nature, and Zuo Changshun has something to do after all.
Be kind to yourself and don't let this lead to a reputation of being cold and ruthless.
Speaking of which, Zuo Changshun was just a down-and-out scholar with no fame. He was reduced to making a living proofreading manuscripts at the Zhongyi Bookstore of fellow countryman Yao Qian, and occasionally ghostwriting some words. This status was very different from Fang Yingwu, and today
Fang Yingwu staged this battle, which was enough to express his great gratitude.
Fang Yingwu solemnly invited Zuo Changshun to his seat, and thanked him: "Sir, you are so righteous and have taken the punishment for me instead of me. I have been writing for five days, and I simply don't know how to repay you."
"Mr. Fang's words are serious. What a little effort is worth mentioning. Besides, I have gained nothing." Zuo Changshun smiled heartily. "I was originally a wandering person who couldn't study, and I lived in the world with no name, and Mr. Fang's body
He has failed the world's expectations and cannot be compared to our generation.
This time I stepped in to fend off the disaster for Mr. Fang, but I only put in a little hard work. But I was honored as a righteous man by the people in the capital, and I became a celebrity for a while. It was like a fish leaping over a dragon's gate. What more can I ask for? Maybe I should be grateful in turn.
Mr. Fang gave me a chance to become famous."
What Zuo Changshun said was interesting, and everyone at the table couldn't help but burst into laughter. It did mean something. People who stand up out of "righteous indignation" are not righteous people.
Xiang Chengxian interrupted: "You can't say that. The future of this matter was unclear at first. I really want to thank you sir for taking the risk and coming forward, especially when friends like us are unable to contribute."
Fang Yingwu nodded in agreement. Xiang Chengxian was right. Previously, he needed a "fake" substitute, and his friends were obviously not suitable. It is impossible for someone like Xiang Da Yushi to abandon his official position.
No matter what, pretend to be crazy and act stupid.
Therefore, we can only find a small person to do this, and small people also have their own uses. The situation at that time was unpredictable and the risks were extremely high. I'm afraid Zuo Changshun was not as relaxed as he said.
Yao Qian, the owner of Zhongyi Bookstore, was also present at the banquet. It was he who recommended Zuo Changshun to Fang Yingwu. At this time, he also smiled and said: "Mr. Zuo is willing to take the place of Mr. Fang's hard labor this time. Don't do it for Mr. Fang."
We are worried about our future and will serve with peace of mind. When the punishment is over, everything will be taken care of by us and Mr. Zuo will not be in trouble."
Hearing this, Fang Yingwu raised his glass and said: "Mr. Zuo is willing to work hard for me. I am particularly grateful for this. But I am not an ungrateful person. I will be rewarded in the future. It is said that it will be three years, but in fact it may not be that long."
"You and I are both from Zhejiang Province. It is human nature to help each other. Why should Mr. Fang stand outside? I am so lucky to be able to help Mr. Fang with my humble life." Zuo Changshun also raised his glass and replied.
This person's conversation is not bad, and his mind seems to be sober. No wonder Yao Qian recommended this person to take on the important role of substitute. Fang Yingwu secretly thought, maybe he can keep him around and use him in the future.
At this banquet, everyone had no pressure and was naturally relaxed. After half a day, they dispersed and continued busy with their own affairs.
Fang Yingwu was instigating the marriage, Mr. Xiang continued to hear rumors, Yao Yuanwai was thinking about new ways to make a fortune, and Zuo Changshun was escorted to the street hall as a prisoner and began his life as a substitute.
On this day, Fang Yingwu was about to go out to the Liu family to communicate with Liu Mianhua about the wedding. As soon as he reached the gate, he was blocked by the hurriedly arrived Censor Xiang Da.
But seeing Xiang Da Yushi's unusually serious face, the other party shouted in response: "Brother Fang Xian! There is something big going on!"
Fang Yingwu knew that Xiang Da Yushi liked to make a fuss, so he just thought he was bluffing and asked without paying attention: "Is there nothing important recently? What is it that makes you so panicked?"
Xiang Chengxian did not watch the joke with Fang Yingwu. He frowned and said, "Did you know that Zuo Changshun is dead?"
Dead? Fang Yingwu was shocked and asked quickly: "Why is he dead?"
Xiang Chengxian replied in detail: "The Nancheng City Inspector personally told me that Mr. Zuo accidentally slipped and fell into the water while dredging a flood channel in the southern suburbs yesterday. He drowned before being rescued."
Fang Yingwu was in a trance for a while. The person who had been chatting and laughing with Yan Yan a few days ago was really embarrassed to hear the news of Yan Yan's death today. What is even more confusing is, did this happen by accident or was it intentional? (To be continued...