novelhk Chapter 139 Why hang on a tree?
Chapter 139 Why hang on a tree?
With a bang, Fang Ping suddenly remembered Zhong Ning's teasing yesterday:
Mr. Fang was so charming that a noble lady present was attracted to him. That noble lady was none other than Zhang Wanyu, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingning.
And the main reason why Zhang Wanyu fell in love with him was because she didn't want to marry into the Eastern Palace, so she wanted to find someone from a poor family who would be easier to control?
Fang Ping's heart trembled slightly. Although he was not a good person, what he wanted most at the moment was a beautiful wife and concubines, but his marriage should not be mixed with politics.
Moreover, his wife’s family background is so high, so can he still take a concubine in the future?
He heard that Zhang Wanyu was born in a border town and had been wielding swords and guns since she was a child. He could not withstand a woman with such martial arts skills.
Even if you get married in the future, you will only get beaten every day!
Thinking of this, Fang Ping decided to stay away from the Pingning Marquis Mansion. It would be better not to get close to it if possible.
"Thank you, Master Zhang, for inviting me. But as you can see, I've just received the Emperor's grace and am about to head to the Imperial Residence. Now is not the right time to visit!" Fang Ping smiled in response, then bowed again, saying, "Well, some other day, when I'm free, I'll definitely come and visit you!"
Hearing this, Zhang Mingxuan looked at him coldly, then looked at the palace servants following behind him in the carriage loaded with the imperial gifts.
Only then did he reluctantly turn his horse around and return to the marquis's mansion.
If it weren't for my younger sister asking him to find a way to invite Fang Ping to our house for a chat, why would he have come here? He personally went out and still couldn't invite anyone. This was truly a huge humiliation!
But he couldn't care less because what the other person said was right.
No matter how powerful the Pingning Marquisate is, it dare not compare with Your Majesty!
Thinking of this, Zhang Mingxuan tightened the reins and rode away.
Fang Ping also suppressed his smile and said, "Keep going!"
He was going to take over his property and couldn't let this sudden misfortune ruin his mood.
But since he was being targeted, he still had to think of a way to ask for help from his fellow villagers. Otherwise, with his current status, he would not dare to confront the entire Pingning Marquis Mansion.
That was the mansion of a powerful marquis. A little pressure would make it impossible for him to survive in the capital. He didn't want to offend him unless it was absolutely necessary.
No one can bear this pressure except fellow villagers!
Fang Ping calculated the value he could exchange with her. That fellow villager was not a pushover. If he wanted her help, he had to offer her equal value.
He needs to think about this carefully!
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On the other hand, the poems in the Qinzheng Hall have long been spread among the people by caring people.
Now everyone is certain that Fang Ping is indeed a rising star in their literary world, a poet who has descended to earth. Otherwise, who could easily write such a good poem?
And he recited five poems at once!
Regarding loyal ministers, he said: Strong winds reveal strong grass, and turbulent times reveal loyal ministers.
As for the military commanders, he has eight hundred miles of roast meat distributed to his subordinates, and fifty strings of music resounding from the frontier.
Regarding the wise ruler, he said: "The country is peaceful and the people are happy, and the wise ruler will be praised for thousands of years."
Regarding homesickness, he looked up at the bright moon and thought of his hometown.
Regarding encouraging scholars all over the world, he said, "Without going through the bitter cold, how can one smell the fragrance of plum blossoms?"
All the scholars and students were excited.
Everyone was competing to spread the praises of the famous works that the poet Xiao Fang had recently written in the Qinzheng Hall.
Even Zhong Ning was implicated.
Because the poet Xiao Fang became famous, the story of his visit to Princess Zhaohua also spread.
It is said that he is Princess Zhaohua's lover!
Oh, no, no, it is said that Princess Anle was also present at the scene!
So who is the lover of this poet Xiao Fang?
That must be Princess Zhaohua's.
He went to the princess's mansion.
Alas, this Princess Zhaohua is really rude. How could she blaspheme their little poet Fang like this?
There was a bang, and Zhong Ning put the unfinished drink heavily on the table.
Today she took off her heavy makeup, put on simple clothes, and went out to relax with Murong Xin and several maids.
It was noon, so we walked to Zhiwei Tower, ordered a few side dishes and a pot of good wine, and enjoyed ourselves to the fullest.
But unexpectedly, all he heard was gossip about Fang Ping.
Even she was implicated.
That she was Fang Ping's financial backer?
And she said Fang Ping was her lover?
Even rabbits don't eat grass near their burrows, and she is not blind.
Why would he not enjoy all the beauties in the world and covet Fang Ping?
Murong Xin's expression was not very good either. She knew that there was no ambiguity between Zhong Ning and Fang Ping, but when she heard others say so, she still felt a little sour in her heart.
It had been a long time since she met someone as interesting as Fang Ping.
Although she didn't say how much she liked Fang Ping, she did feel relaxed and happy when she was with him.
This is an atmosphere that no one else can give you.
"Sister Zhong..." Murong Xin hesitated to speak.
Zhong Ning glanced at her calmly, then said, "It's okay. The innocent will be innocent. When Fang Ping gets married and has children, these rumors will naturally disappear."
Murong Xin blushed slightly. Sister Zhong said that Fang Ping would get married and have children in the future, but she did not mention that it was a matter between her and Fang Ping. It can be seen that Sister Zhong really has no interest in Fang Ping.
"Then... Sister Zhong, do you know what Fang Ping is thinking?" Murong Xin asked cautiously.
Zhong Ning thought for a moment, then said seriously: "I know. He said that what he wanted most in his life was to have a beautiful wife and concubines, to have no worries about food and clothing."
Murong Xin: ………
Murong Xin's expression changed slightly, and he gritted his teeth and said, "My lovely wife, my beautiful concubine?"
"Yes, it's a rare opportunity to come to this world, so naturally we should enjoy the happiness of having two wives." Zhong Ning looked at her and advised kindly:
"If you are ready to share a husband with another woman, then you don't need to care so much, but if not, let it go as soon as possible!"
Murong Xin's eyes dimmed slightly, and he was about to say something when Zhong Ning continued:
"You're just overthinking it. We're already in such a position, so having a few lovers isn't a big deal. Why would you be so heartbroken over a man's affection? There are so many men in the world, why would you hang yourself on a tree?"
"Think about your mother, and then think about the women in the harem. Do you really want to be like them, spending your entire life vying for a man's favor?"
Murong Xin felt a pang in his heart!
“But…” But there is only one Fang Ping!
Zhong Ning seemed to see through her thoughts and continued:
"You've seen too little. You've been locked up in the palace for years, and you've only met a few. Seeing someone different, you've fallen in love with them. That's not a good thing!"
"Come on, sister will take you to see it!"
After saying that, Zhong Ning stood up and pulled Murong Xin up as well. "Sister Zhong, where are we going?"
"I'll go wherever there are more handsome men. What do you think?"
Murong Xin: ………
Murong Xin opened her eyes wide in confusion, and Zhong Ning held her hand and followed her step by step until they got back on the carriage and arrived at the gate of Nanfeng Pavilion.
Murong Xin suddenly realized!