C33

As the lanterns began to light up, the capital city was filled with lights. It was a magnificent sight, displaying the prosperity of the imperial city.

Zhang Zhou then waited in the room for Lucky, who was on a mission from the palace.

"Uncle, did you really paint this?" "This is too awesome!"

Fu Xiang saw his shocked expression and smiled faintly. "You also know how to draw?"

Fu Xiang's tone made Zhang Zhou think of the first time he saw Li Shu Ting. He laughed heartily.

"Uncle, are all of you cultured people like this?"

He then recounted the situation when he first met Li Shuting, but did not mention the verse of the poem. After all, it was stolen from him, not his own skill. He didn't dare to use it to show off. It could be used for stealing, but it couldn't be advertised. If one were to overdo it, sooner or later, one would have to show his cowardice!

Zhang Zhou slightly exaggerated as he narrated what he had heard, causing him to laugh out loud and nod his head repeatedly.

"Haha, it's like this! Most scholars are like this! "

"I do not know much about painting, but I know how to read it! The difference between good and bad was very clear! I think your painting is really amazing! "

Fu Xiang shook his head and said, "A true master's painting requires one's technique and artistic conception. This kind of painting technique of mine is only a small path, unable to get into the hall of elegance. It's purely for the sake of entertaining oneself! "

"Uncle, this is called looking down on yourself!" I think it's two styles, and you're absolutely realist. It was different from those people as it focused on accurate images. Uncle, who did you learn this from? This is the first time I've seen one in my life! "

When I entered the palace, I was still young and worked in a painting shop in the palace. Usually, no one would talk to me about it, but there was an old painter who was very good to me, and that was when I learned some basic skills from him. Then, the old painter disappeared, and I also fell in love with this.

Fu Xiang's expression was somewhat complacent, while Zhang Zhou's expression was much more excited than his!

"Uncle, do you mean to say that you can be considered as the founder of the sect?" Uncle, do you mean to say that you can be considered as the founder of the sect? If anyone sees you, they are not allowed to call you grandmaster! "

"Haha, you even want to go to the Academy? It would be weird if they didn't get those painters to laugh to death and scold them to death. At that time, it would be a walk in the park to say that they misled the children of others! "

"What do those people know? They think they're saints just because they read a few books? "If he dares to criticize your painting, we will take care of him!"

Fu Xiang smiled and suddenly asked playfully, "What if it's someone important that you can't afford to offend?"

Zhang Zhou chuckled, "Then we can't afford to offend him. We can hide!"

Fu Xiang asked Zhang Zhou in a serious tone.

"Little Boat, tell Uncle the truth. A few days ago, did you do anything in the capital?"

These words caused the guilty Zhang Zhou to be alarmed. It seemed that Fu Xiang had guessed something. He had originally wanted to find Fu Xiang to help him solve the problem. However, before he could think of how to do so, Fu Xiang had taken the initiative to ask him about it. It was unknown what this meant! After pondering for a while, he decided to no longer hide it. His expression became serious as he looked at Fu Xiang and whispered, "Uncle, I told you that you can't be angry!"

Zhang Zhou sighed, "I was wondering if I should tell you, one, I am afraid you will scold me, and two, this matter is very troublesome!"

Fu Xiang calmly replied, "Oh, what's so troublesome?"

"Uncle, there was a girl I cared a lot about who was taken away. Later on, I learned that she might have been trapped in a manor outside the capital. At that time, I also did not know who she was." In my entire life, I have never left Hezhou. I don't know anyone in the capital, and I don't even know any officials or nobles. It's probably useless for me to visit anyone important, but I'm afraid that I might get into too much trouble, so … "

"So you have the audacity to pry into that place again and again? and killed dozens of people back and forth? "

Fu Xiang could no longer control his emotions. Not only was he dissatisfied, he was also a little angry.

Zhang Zhou was very sorry, but he still stubbornly said, "Uncle, there are a lot of things that I am unable to fully consider, but I am also helpless in doing so! I only know how miserable I've been these days! If there was any other way, I wouldn't choose to take the risk, but the situation is oppressing, I have no other choice! There was no harm in risking your life for someone you care about! If anything happens to Uncle, I will dare to slaughter my way into the Imperial Palace to save you! "

Fu Xiang was enraged. He slammed the table, causing the teacups to jump up high.

"How dare you!"

Zhang Zhou didn't even look at him as he continued to speak, but his voice was actually lower.

"Uncle, I'm the only one who can make me give up on someone I care about. I can't do that!"

"Can't do it? For a girl, the crime of carrying a Spiked King on your back is worth it? "

"Uncle, we don't need to use values to weigh everything!"

"Do you even have logic? If it wasn't for the fact that I have some inside information and have some guesses, I would have persuaded the king to remove the blockade of the Imperial Guards! You still have a chance to talk nonsense with me! "

Zhang Zhou finally understood what was going on. He squatted in front of Fu Xiang, smiling, and said, "Uncle, who told you to be my uncle?"

Fu Xiang sighed. "You're being honest today. You didn't lie to me. Otherwise, I would never have cared about your nonsense!"

Zhang Zhou said with a wry smile, "Uncle, in this world, I no longer have someone close to me, and there are only a few people I care about. You make me want my own glory and stability, and giving up on these people is something I can't do! If I am to live like that, I would be bored out of my mind, so what will be the point of this life? "

Even though Fu Xiang reprimanded him, he was secretly in awe of him. He had seen too many people who sold out their family and friends for benefits and had also seen how many of those so-called gentlemen and saints had secretly reneged on their righteousness!

Prince Ping's manor was presided over by the empress at the beginning, and Fu Xiang naturally participated as well. However, four years ago, the empress had handed over management to the Duke of Ping. He was well aware of the Empress's thoughts. As the steward and confidante of the Palace, he also hoped that the Ping Wang would sit at that position. It was just that the staff in the manor had changed a lot in the past few years. A few days ago, there was a steward who reported the news to the Ping Wang at night, the manor was on fire, and a lot of people even died. When the steward was on fire, a lot of people even died, and upon learning of the matter, the prince was sent out of the city and rushed to the manor. PingWang was furious, he took down Jin Feng on the spot and beat him up, but Jin Feng then handed over all the crimes, not to mention the sins of Feng, but he also said that someone was spying on the village, so he got Pingye to be enraged, and immediately ordered the Imperial Guards to arrest him.

The empress also knew about this the next day, so she assigned Fu Xiang to take a look. After all, the Ping Wang was still young, so he might lose his balance. He went just in time, and Jin Feng, who was beaten half to death, told him a lot of things, including the matter about Tang Yu'er.

Since Fu Xiang had gone to Hezhou to find out about the business situation in the Nine Prefectures, he naturally had to find out more about it. Although he hadn't known Zhang Zhou for long, he still understood his love and hate, and even his bold personality. Especially after Zhang Zhou had gotten drunk, he had mentioned how he missed and was worried about a woman, so when he found out that the person who invaded the village came from Hezhou, his first instinct told him that it was most likely related to Zhang Zhou! If the Imperial Guards were to encircle Zhang Zhou and capture him, he would have no chance at all if the invaders were caught and Zhang Zhou would be dragged out (at that time, he didn't know that Zhang Zhou had personally gone)! The impression that Zhang Zhou had given him was simply too good, letting him like it. Naturally, he did not want anything to happen to Zhang Zhou, so with the reason that this matter could not easily be made public and would not attract anyone's attention, he persuaded the King to withdraw the Imperial Guards' encirclement! He wrote to Zhang Zhou to let him enter the capital! It was to protect Zhang Zhou from the bottom of his heart. If Zhang Zhou did not hide anything from him, then he would think of a way to help him settle this matter.

Fu Xiang looked at Zhang Zhou who was squatting beside him. "What are your plans?"

Zhang Zhou sighed and said, "Uncle, to be honest, I know that I have hit the nail on the head this time. At that time, I decided to withdraw, because I was too weak and didn't know what to do! Secondly, when I found out that it was the PingKing's manor, I also thought of Uncle and felt that there might be a way to resolve it peacefully! He had come to the capital this time because he wanted to talk to his uncle about this matter. However, he didn't want to make things difficult for him, so he didn't know what to say. Now that things have progressed to this stage, I'll have to ask you to help me think of a solution! "

Fu Xiang noticed the problem with his words and frowned.

"Then you also went to the manor yourself?"

"Hm!" "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" It was during the fire that I … "

Hearing Zhang Zhou say yes, Fu Xiang couldn't control his anger anymore. He angrily kicked him down, stood up, and pointed at Zhang Zhou as he said, "You … You want to anger me to death? With your little ability, you still dare to throw your life away!"

Zhang Zhou hurriedly got up and comforted the furious Fu Xiang.

"Uncle, calm down!" Aren't I fine? Besides, if I don't go personally, I'm afraid this matter will become even more troublesome! "

"Humph!" How dare you risk your life like this? What if something happens? Would he still have a chance to turn back? If you act so impulsively again, let's see if I will still stop caring about you... "

Zhang Zhou knew he was really worried about himself, and said with a mischievous smile, "Nephew was in the wrong, as an uncle, how could you not care!"

… ….

"Don't worry, Uncle, I know the importance of this!"

When Fu Xiang heard this, he immediately became angry and retorted back.

"What do you know? If I know the seriousness of the situation, it will no longer be the situation I am in today! "

"Hehehe …"

Seeing Zhang Zhou scratching his head with an apologetic smile, he stopped scolding him.

"I watched the Ping Wang grow up from a young age. He's not bad, and he's also extremely good to people, but as a prince, there are many things that cannot be decided by himself! He rarely went to that manor as well. Many of the rules were already made, so naturally, someone would take care of it. Not everything he knows! "

"What does Uncle mean …?"

"If you need the Ping Wang to personally control everything, then two of the Ping Wang's bodies will not be enough! It was the same with those nobles above. They only needed to say their goal and then wait for the result to arrive! Thus, the Ping Wang initially did not know about the matters regarding Tang Yu'er! "

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Zhang Zhou really did not think of this. At this moment, he was speechless!

"If you didn't act on impulse, your uncle could help you ask for someone from the Ping Wang, and there shouldn't be a problem! But now that dozens of people had died, the Ping Wang was furious! No matter how much you want people, it's hard to say whether you'll be able to win the King's favor! "

Zhang Zhou lowered his head, not saying a word. Being impulsive was truly harmful, even though he had lived two lifetimes, he still could not change his personality. However, he could not really feel any regret, and could only say that things were unpredictable. "You're still young, so your impulses are understandable. But remember, understanding doesn't mean that you don't have to bear the consequences!"

"Uncle, I've remembered it!"

"I will think of a way to help you handle all of this, but you will not be able to see Tang Yu'er for a short period of time, the trouble cannot be resolved so quickly, there are many things involved in this, after all, the manor is not under my control, and I cannot extend my hand too far, do you understand?"

No matter how much of a confidant Fu Xiang was, he was only one of his most trusted aides. He was not the only one, and his trusted aides would inevitably have their own conflicts of interests and mutual constraints. Another one was that Fu Xiang's identity was that of a servant, not a master. Moreover, this matter had already linked the honor of his master, so how could he dare to take the responsibility of patting his chest and make decisions for his master? If Fu Xiang didn't know how to behave appropriately, he wouldn't have survived until today. However, the words that Fu Xiang had said today were enough to make Zhang Zhou feel more at ease.

If a person was safe, then there was a chance. Since there was a chance, Zhang Zhou would not choose to take the risk!

Fu Xiang continued, "Also, if you can get the best out of this matter, then you have to find a way to prove that this matter happened because of your impulsiveness. It definitely isn't against the Ping Wang, understand? If the Ping Wang feels that you're targeting him, then even if you have ten thousand reasons, there's only one left. At that time, there will be nothing I can do. "

Zhang Zhou agreed. He had to bear the consequences for doing what he did. Since Yu'er was safe and sound, he had to take care of her impulsive actions.

Fu Xiang instructed a few more things, and Zhang Zhou agreed to it one by one. In the end, he talked about the soap.

"The empress was very satisfied with your idea and she even gave this ingenious item a name called Ze Xiang. She initially wanted to become the imperial family's use, but because she liked your explanation that 'the empress was kind to the world', she changed her mind and allowed you to sell everything under the heavens. She even specially opened a royal store to serve as a selling Ze Xiang! In the future, you can use the title of Empress to do this business, and no one will dare to make things difficult for you! "

Zhang Zhou knew that this' Lucky 'must have played a big role.

"Uncle, I don't have any connections in the capital, so you should help me keep an eye on it!"

Fu Xiang knew what he was thinking, but he didn't agree.

"I don't have the time to listen to your nonsense!" He didn't have any connections now, but he would slowly have it in the future! Moreover, there was also the name of the Empress, so there was naturally no need to worry too much. However, there were some places that you had to pay your respects to, which could be considered as paving the way for the future. Right, that thirty percent profit, if the Queen only wants ten percent, then I will give twenty percent to the Ping King in your name. "

Zhang Zhou was truly moved by Fu Xiang.

"Uncle, I can't let you take the share of the Ping Wang …"

Fu Xiang stopped Zhang Zhou and complained, "You've lost money? Or did he think of Uncle as a money grubber? At his age, Uncle didn't care about silver at all! "No matter how much money you have, it will never be able to be exchanged for a stable pension!"

"Don't worry, Uncle!" I may not have a bright future, but I still have the ability to give you old age! Oh right, Uncle, what did I bring you? "

After he finished speaking, he took out a box from his bosom and opened it. He saw that there were two beautiful porcelain jars inside. He took one out and opened it. Inside was an oily green ointment that emitted the fragrance of mint.

"What is this?"

"This is a recipe I got from the people. In summer, there are many mosquitoes, and this one can be applied in advance to drive away the mosquitoes. If you bite, it can stop the itch and stop the swelling. If you are sleepy, just apply it to your temples to cool and refresh your mind!"

Fu Xiang liked it very much. He played around with it in his hands and tried it out. He happily accepted the freshly brewed Nine Prefectures cooling oil, then requested again.

"Kid, what other novel items do you have? Show it to uncle!"

"Uncle, I want to give it to you, but I have to have this ability!" But don't worry, I will never forget about you! "

The two of them chatted for a while longer. Zhang Zhou then told Fu Xiang about the plans to promote the Nine Prefectures' family in the capital. Fu Xiang thought that it would be feasible, so he decided to make some preparations.

In the end, he warned her repeatedly that the matter of the Ping Wang must be settled safely!

When Fu Xiang left, it was already past midnight. Zhang Zhou was thinking about how to settle this matter, so naturally, he couldn't fall asleep! He didn't disturb Erniu's rest and decided to go downstairs alone to relax.

There was a small artificial lake in the rear garden of the water theatre, surrounded by a dense forest. In the center of the lake, there was an exquisite pavilion. It was like a person standing in the middle of the lake, playing with the water. Feng Qingshui was calm and lyrical. There weren't many guests in the water theatre to begin with, and it was already the middle of the night, so the back garden was quiet and devoid of people. Zhang Zhou strolled to the pavilion that overlooked the center of the lake. From close up, he could see the lights of the Forbidden City and the bright moon in the distance. Zhang Zhou took a deep breath, leaned against the railing, and began to ponder.