Chapter 1673 Waiting Under the Scorching Sun

Ever since he heard what those scholars said behind their backs, Quan Jin had been ill for a while, and it wasn't until recently that he got better.

It was a hot summer day, but Quan Jin's face was a little pale. He found Fang Xing and expressed his worries.

"Your Highness's decision was a bit impulsive."

Fang Xing consoled him, "Your Majesty has a hint."

Quan Jin nodded and said with some disappointment, "Oh! That's because I'm lazy."

Fang Xing did not tell him what happened to Xu Lie. Seeing him bending over and walking out, Fang Xing couldn't bear it and said, "Master Quan, this matter can rectify His Highness's name among the people."

Quan Jin turned around slowly, nodded and said, "I know, but...it's those people who make the final decision after all!"

The Ming Dynasty was said to be governed by officials, but in fact it was governed by gentry.

Rights did not go to the countryside, which gave the gentry the space to cover the sky with their hands, so countless families were slowly born and became larger and larger.

These families slowly evolved into local emperors, controlling one side and the officials could do nothing about it.

Fang Xing smiled slightly, "That's because the people are ignorant, so they can cover the sky with one hand, but they won't be able to do it anymore."

Quan Jin's eyes lit up and he blurted out: "Science?"

After saying this, he regretted it, but he was not that kind of hypocrite who deceives himself and others, so he handed over his hand and said: "I am conflicted in my heart. I just hope that the people of Ming Dynasty will take advantage of it."

Fang Xing said: "Master Quan, people are motivated, and this is also beneficial. Therefore, this requires the influence of Confucianism, followed by strict supervision and disposal. Only by combining the two can we ensure the clean and bright administration of officials."

Quan Jin nodded, hesitated for a moment before turning around and leaving.

He must want to ask about Xu Lie's situation!

Fang Xing felt that Quan Jin was really... kind-hearted and always thought of the best for others.

From now on, this kind of person will be a national treasure. It is rare to see him. If you see him, he will probably be scolded as "You are a bad person."

…

Zhu Zhanji personally went to the Duchayuan and the Ministry of Civil Affairs to cheer up the officials who were leaving.

He even made a promise.

"...If there is an accident, I swear that the murderer and the person behind the scenes will be caught and they will pay the price. If someone dies in the line of duty, the pension will be increased and the family will be treated well. This is my oath!"

Seeing that the spirits of those officials were clearly lifted, Zhu Zhanji gave a few more words of encouragement and left the Ministry of Personnel.

Zhu Zhanji didn't travel with many guards. Today, Shen Shitou brought five guards to follow him, but there were people from Black Thorn following him secretly, ready to react at any time.

After returning to the mansion safely, Zhu Zhanji was sweating profusely from the heat and went to take a bath, but Xiao Guwei found Fang Xing.

"Uncle Xinghe, someone was following His Highness just now."

"who?"

Fang, who was drowsy, felt energetic when he woke up.

Xiao Guwei said: "According to the people who came back, when they found the man, he was only thirty steps away from His Highness. If there were bows and arrows, Your Highness would be in danger!"

Thirty steps, calculated mentally but not intentionally. If he had a bow and arrow, Zhu Zhanji would have almost no chance of surviving!

Fang Xing stood up suddenly and asked, "Have you caught me?"

Xiao Guwei shook his head and said with some embarrassment: "That man was very alert. When we first discovered him, he got into a shop selling makeup and ran away."

Fang Xing frowned and said, "Men are not allowed to enter the cosmetics store. This means that this person acts calmly and does not panic when encountering chaos. In this case, you can tell His Highness about this and I will go out."

Xiao Guwei knew what Fang Xing meant, so he said, "Uncle, please bring more people."

He thought Fang Xing would refuse, but Fang Xing nodded and said calmly: "Don't have too many, two or three are enough. Too many people are useless, and they will become targets."

"I'll go out and you can get some sleep."

Don't worry about taking a nap. Pregnant women have a hard time sleeping. Leg cramps are just normal. Having a big belly is called hardship.

"Well, master, come back soon."

There were a few more marks on Mochou's face. Fang Xing reached out to touch them, then stood up and went out.

…

Steamer!

The sun shines on the earth like countless mirrors reflecting light.

Reflecting hot light!

It’s best not to go out in this kind of weather, it’s just suffering!

So there are very few people on the street, and most people are walking under the eaves of shops on both sides of the street.

Can Fang wake up-->>

But there was no way, because Xin Laoqi strongly opposed him going to crowded places.

"Master, if there are many of us, we will crowd out those people."

Fang Xing stood in a shop selling shoes and socks and looked at the sunshine outside. Feeling the heat wave that couldn't stop coming, he felt a little regretful.

What Xin Laoqi means is: If you want, we should strictly protect them, and we will squeeze out all the pedestrians under the eaves like evil young men. Or you have to go in the middle.

Fang Xing took a few breaths, and the hot air entered his lungs. He felt so uncomfortable that he just wanted to hide in the freezer.

But Zhu Zhanji couldn't delay the fact that he was being watched. He wanted to know who was so bold behind the scenes.

"let's go!"

Fang Xing walked into the sunshine first, and Xin Laoqi and others immediately scattered around him, observing the surroundings secretly.

"Who dares to go out with a knife? You can't act like it!"

Fang Xing felt that his body was starting to get hot, so he put on his hat and said, "Be more unscrupulous. Anyway, that person knows my intention of coming out. If he is brave enough, then let's do it!"

So the servants and several Blackthorn sergeants stopped pretending to be newcomers and moved closer to Fang Xing for personal protection.

Pedestrians under the eaves on both sides were a little surprised when they saw Fang Xing and others. Then when they saw Xin Laoqi and others wearing swords, a sense of absurdity suddenly arose.

"Is this a show of force?"

"I don't know, I think it's more like showing off!"

"Keep your voice down, that's Uncle Xinghe!"

"Uh! Let's go!"

At first everyone was still looking at him curiously, but when someone recognized Fang Xing, they immediately dispersed.

Fang Xing looked at this scene and couldn't help but feel that the pain of being exposed to the sun had eased a little, and said, "It seems that I have the power of a street-cleaning tiger!"

Xin Laoqi had no time to speak, and Wu Chuan behind him said stiffly and seriously: "Uncle, they are saying that we are fools for sunbathing!"

Fang Xing turned around and said, "You won't be able to get promoted in the future if you act like this."

Wuchuan said stiffly: "Uncle, it's fine if I don't get promoted."

"It's boring! It's boring!"

Fang Xing just took off his bamboo hat and was recognized by someone. Now he put it on casually and slowly 'cleaned the street'

Half an hour later, Fang Xing felt that he was going to suffer from heatstroke, so he found a shop and went in to rest.

This is a grocery store, but it mainly sells tea.

"Is there ice tea? Ice water is also fine."

Fang Xing sat on the chair and just wanted to stick out his tongue and dissipate heat like a dog.

The shop owner didn't know Fang Xing, but seeing that there were many of his followers and all of them carrying knives, he hurriedly said: "Yes, yes! Please wait a moment, the distinguished guest, we will get the younger one right away."

A bowl of iced tea is the ultimate enjoyment at this moment.

Fang Xing took a sip and felt that all the pores in his body were singing.

"Give them each a bowl."

Fang Xing has never been stingy, but Xin Laoqi refused: "Master, cold tea will cause diarrhea if you are not careful. We can't drink it now."

The servants don’t drink it, and the Blackthorn people don’t even drink it!

So Fang Xing sat alone inside the door, slowly drinking ice tea until Fei Shi came in.

Fei Shi saw that there was no sweat on Fang Xing's face, so he knew he had been exposed to too much sun.

"Uncle, no one is following you."

Fang Xing naturally would not joke with his own life, even if he was using his body as bait, but his secret protection was no less than Zhu Zhanji's.

He said disappointedly: "So timid?"

Fei Shi said awkwardly: "Uncle, no one would dare to assassinate you in the street unless they are dead soldiers."

Regardless of whether it is successful or not, the possibility that the person who takes action can escape unscathed is very small.

The shopkeeper had already hid in the back. Fang Xing stroked the teacup that was gradually heating up and said, "Then... not necessarily. Maybe they want to be more confident before taking action. Also, who is their target?"

Fei Shi shook his head and said: "Uncle, if their target was His Highness, then they should have taken the risk beforehand."

"uncertain!"

Fang Xing said calmly: "I think the other party should be using the thinking of people in the officialdom, seeking stability. Just like King Zhao, who wants to make profits but cherish his own life, so...who do you think the person who dares to follow His Highness will be?" "

Fei Shi was sweating profusely and felt nervous, and then said: "Uncle, I guess you can't get away from those people. After all, we are relatives, but His Highness is too tough, and some relatives may not be satisfied."