The Zheng family fell, and a large number of officials related to the Zheng family were dismissed. The Cui family was also implicated in this incident. Cui Dian has been thinking about his mistakes behind closed doors at home without seeing anyone.
In the court, a power vacuum suddenly formed due to this incident. Li Shimin took the opportunity to promote and appoint many officials from poor families. This created a power check and balance between the officials from aristocratic families and those from poor families. Of course, the power of officials from poor families was still
Very weak.
It was not until noon that Fang Xuanling came back from the palace.
There is nothing to discuss about the Zheng family. Those who deserve to be beheaded will be beheaded, and those who deserve to be distributed will be punished.
Fang Xuanling entered the palace mainly to discuss which officials should be appointed to take over the vacant positions. This was a big cake, and everyone wanted a piece of it and arranged for their own people to take over.
"Mistress, yesterday Master Miaoying and I discussed the date of your and Keying's wedding, which is scheduled for the eighth day of the lunar month next month. Please give me some peace of mind recently and don't cause any complications."
Fang Xuanling knew about the festivities between Zhang San and the Zheng family, and was worried that Zhang San would do something outrageous against the Zheng family.
"Uncle, don't worry, I won't be reckless. The Zheng family has been ransacked. There's nothing left to say about our grievances. Anyone who has a grudge against me will be beheaded by the emperor anyway." Zhang San replied.
"That's fine if you think so, but you have to be careful. The eldest son of the Zheng family has escaped. I'm worried that he will be unfavorable to you in the future." Fang Xuanling warned.
"What did he want from me? It's not like I ransacked his house."
"You ruined Zheng Xuan's arrangement, and it was also because you captured Yimu Ben alive that the Zheng family was exposed. If Zheng Shicai had not been caught, he would have definitely looked for an opportunity to seek revenge on you. Anyway, it's a good thing to be careful."
"Okay!" Zhang San was speechless in his heart. At first he didn't care about Zheng Shicai's life or death, but now he was praying that he would be arrested as soon as possible.
"In addition, there have been frequent changes in officials within the imperial court recently. You should also be more careful when doing things outside. Especially Zhang San, you have just been awarded the title of Marquis. Don't get carried away. It's best to stay at home if you have nothing to do recently. Don't let people with ulterior motives take advantage of it.
Looking for trouble."
Zhang San and Fang Yiai nodded repeatedly. Of course, only they themselves knew whether they heard it or not.
Zhang San had lunch at Fang's house and prepared to say goodbye to Fang Xuanling.
"Now that you're here, talk to Keying, she's been talking about you."
When Zhang San heard what Fang Xuanling said, he was immediately happy and replied quickly: "Okay, father-in-law!"
"Mistress, you're not married yet, so you changed your tune very quickly!" Fang Yiai joked from the side.
"I'll go back and have a rest first. You young people can do it on your own." Fang Xuanling chuckled. Is this the second time Zhang San called him father-in-law? Just now at the dinner table, he called him uncle.
"Father-in-law, go slowly!" Zhang San saluted and said respectfully.
"Okay, Mistress, my father actually asked you to meet before getting married." After Fang Xuanling left, Fang Yiai pushed San Zhang with her shoulder and said with a smile.
"You don't even know who I am, brother, stop talking nonsense and take me to Keying!" Zhang San said excitedly.
"Look at all the dirty thoughts in your head, let's go!"
Fang Yiai took Zhang San through the corridor and came to the door of Fang Keying's room.
"Keying, are you in the house? Look who I brought here."
"Here you are, second brother."
After saying that, Xiaoyan opened the door with a creak and saluted Fang Yiai first. When she saw Zhang San standing next to Fang Yiai, she shouted happily: "Miss, Mr. Zhang is here."
Hearing this, Fang Keying hurriedly came to the door and saw that it was Zhang San. She was about to say something, but when she thought that her second brother was still there, she became reserved and shouted: "Second brother."
Then he kept looking at Zhang San.
"Sister, you really don't see your second brother at all. It's so sad. The second brother is gone. Xiaoyan, please come out and help me find something."
When Fang Keying saw Fang Yiai making fun of herself, she became even more shy and quickly looked away.
Zhang San gratefully patted Fang Yiai on the shoulder and thanked him for sending Xiaoyan, the little maid, away.
"Er Langjun, what are you looking for?" Xiaoyan asked in confusion. She was the lady's maid, not Fang Yiai's. Of course, this was just Xiaoyan's inner complaint. After all, she was a maid, and the other party was
Main house.
"What nonsense, let's go."
After Fang Yiai finished speaking, she winked at Zhang San and left with Xiaoyan.
When Fang Yiai and Xiaoyan walked away, Fang Keying had a thousand words in her heart that she wanted to tell Zhang San, but the only words left on her lips were: "Are you okay?"
Zhang San stood at the door, looking at the person in front of him who was thinking about him day and night, and chuckled: "It's not good if I can't see you."
"You..."
Fang Keying let out a sweet sigh.
"Haha, don't you invite me to come in and sit down? Let's just stand at the door?" Zhang San saw that Fang Keying pouted her little mouth very cutely, and couldn't help but stretched out her hand to scratch the bridge of Fang Keying's nose.
"Oh, you... hum! You knew how to bully me as soon as I came back, come in!" Fang Keying screamed, rolled her eyes at Zhang San, and quickly moved out of the way to let Zhang San enter the house.
Zhang San walked to Fang Keying's boudoir and looked around, "Keying's house is very elegant. From now on, we will leave the housework in the house to you."
"Who is with us, hum!"
"Of course it's with you. From now on, the male will lead the family and the female will lead the family. Will you be my wife?" Zhang San said with a smile.
Fang Keying's cheeks turned slightly red when Zhang San saw him. Hearing this, he became even more embarrassed and said: "If you continue to do this, I will ignore you. Why are you here today? Aren't you afraid that father will find out and deal with you?"
"I came to see my wife, what are you afraid of?"
"Hmph! My second brother must have brought you here secretly."
"Haha, you guessed wrong this time. My father-in-law approved it. Otherwise, do you think I dare to sneak into your backyard?"
Fang Keying heard Zhang San say that he had his father's approval, and heard Zhang San call his father his father-in-law. She didn't know why Zhang San was so thick-skinned.
"I won't argue with you anymore. I can't talk to you anyway, so it's up to you."
Fang Keying sat down at the table and poured herself a glass of water, "Do you want some water?"
"Drink, of course." Zhang San also took the opportunity to sit next to Fang Keying.
"Don't get so close to me, I..." Fang Keying wanted to move aside, but unfortunately before she could finish her words, Zhang Sanyi held her hand.
"I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you. Let's just lean here and talk. I will go back later."
Fang Keying's little hand was held by Zhang San. Hearing that Zhang San suddenly became so tender, Fang Keying did not refuse Zhang San's intimate move.
"Keying, I'm sorry, because of me, our marriage was postponed, and I made you worry about me."
"No, I will be yours sooner or later anyway, as long as you are safe."
After Fang Keying finished speaking, she lowered her head and did not dare to look at Zhang San.
"It's great to have you. I always carry your black hair with me. When I miss you, I take it out and look at it, just like you are by my side."
"Me too. Every day when I miss you, I hold the stuffed doll you gave me."
Zhang San put his arms around Fang Keying's waist, and the two sat closely together.
Fang Keying felt Zhang San's move, her delicate body trembled, and then she slowly relaxed, and her head unconsciously rested on Zhang San's shoulder. At this moment, neither of them spoke, but both of them felt sweet in their hearts.