The Emperor, Officer Fang's actions are improper and against the law!
Wei Zheng, standing beside him, immediately objected upon hearing Cheng Yaojin's words.
Your Majesty, I also find it improper.
Fang Xuanling also stepped forward.
Does Fang Anzhi not trust me to deliver justice for him?
Li Er raised an eyebrow and asked Cheng Yaojin.
He truly didn't know about this; Cheng Yaojin hadn't returned after visiting Fang Family Manor last night.
Reporting to Your Majesty, Officer Fang does not mistrust you. However, he mentioned that the commotion he might cause at that time could be quite significant, and he hopes for Your Majesty's understanding.
Cheng Yaojin conveyed Fang Er's intentions.
Your Majesty, the arbitrary use of torture, public threats of retaliation, and even expecting you to vouch for him – this is sheer lawlessness! I implore Your Majesty to order Officer Fang to be summoned to the palace for questioning.
Minister Cui of the Ministry of Works hastily jumped forward.
He truly wasn't afraid of Fang Er's retaliation, after all, how much of a commotion could he possibly cause within Chang'an City?
Who exactly is being lawless! Yesterday, I said I would reward Officer Fang for his merits, and last night such a thing occurred. You want to summon Fang Anzhi for questioning? I still want to save some face for myself! This matter shall proceed as Fang Anzhi wishes. Let him have his way! I want to see whose head his retaliation will fall upon!
Li Er looked at the Minister of Works who had stepped forward. He was like a lit dynamite pack, no longer able to suppress the rage in his chest, and roared at him.
Everyone was merely pretending to understand while feigning ignorance. But at this moment, the person most likely to be the mastermind dared to speak up, which Li Er could not tolerate.
Your Majesty~~.
Wei Zheng still wanted to continue his opposition. He was a follower of Li Jiancheng, and after being pardoned by Li Er, he lived by provoking Li Er.
Old Wei, stop talking!
Yuchi Gong covered his mouth and pulled him behind a pillar.
As a civilian official, how could he be a match for a military general?
Below, let us discuss how to reward Fang Anzhi.
Li Er looked at Fang and Du.
Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment and then stepped forward, saying, Officer Fang is currently a ninth-rank, upper-tier Renyong Officer. Based on his merits, he should be promoted by one rank to Yüwu Deputy Officer.
Du Ruhui had not yet spoken.
Cheng Yaojin jumped out again, saying, He has achieved merit and suffered such great injustice. In my opinion, let's not just make him a deputy officer. Let's promote him by another rank directly to Yüwu Officer. This way, I won't have to change how I address my brother next time!
Li Er listened but did not express his opinion, merely looking at Du Ruhui.
Your subject believes that these are merely honorary titles. If it can appease Officer Fang, a promotion of two ranks is also feasible.
Du Ruhui seemed to have received a signal and also supported Cheng Yaojin's suggestion.
Does anyone else have any differing opinions?
Li Er looked at the others.
No one spoke up.
From a pure ninth-rank, upper-tier to a subordinate eighth-rank, upper-tier, this was not enough to make a group of high-ranking court officials haggle over.
Very well, we shall proceed according to General Cheng's suggestion. I am tired, you may all disperse.
Seeing Wei Zheng about to break free from Yuchi Gong's grasp behind the pillar, Li Er quickly threw out a sentence and left.
Eunuch Deng, seeing this, quickly shouted, Officials, the court is adjourned!
The Fang Manor was bustling throughout the entire day.
Some women from the manor came to visit when Xiao Qing woke up.
Upon hearing that Fang Er had stayed by the maid's bedside all night without sleep, even personally administering medicine, they all praised Xiao Qing for her good fortune.
As a result, Fang Er, who was bringing medicine, bumped into them and drove them all out.
Xiao Qing, leaning against the headboard in the room, looked at the approaching Fang Er and felt very happy.
Fang Er's scolding of the ladies earlier was incredibly handsome.
Here, drink your medicine.
Fang Er sat by the bed and, just like last night, fed her the medicine spoonful by spoonful, finally placing a piece of rock sugar in Xiao Qing's mouth.
After finishing the medicine, Xiao Qing refused to sleep.
With no other choice, Fang Er had to resort to a magical artifact for transmigration individuals.
Telling stories.
Snow White.
The Frog Prince.
Sleeping Beauty.
One after another, he racked his brain to recall the content of the stories.
Finally, he managed to coax Xiao Qing to sleep.
He asked Zhuzi to call Xiao Huan and only then learned that the maid had stayed awake all night, guarding outside the door, afraid that Fang Er might need someone and couldn't be found.
He had to call another maid.
The one who came was that innocent-faced, busty secret!
Ever since he bought her, Fang Er had forgotten about her, not even asking her name. She had been assigned to the backyard by Xiao Qing, primarily responsible for laundry, so she rarely appeared before Fang Er.
It's you, what is your name?
Fang Er asked, looking at the two mountains before him.
Reporting to young master, this servant's name is Xiao Hua.
The young maid replied timidly.
It's not a good name. Change it. From now on, you shall be called Xiao Mi.
Fang Er playfully gave her a new name.
Yes, Xiao Mi has noted it down.
The young maid had no objections. As a servant, any appellation was at the master's discretion, and she had no right to object.
Seeing her frightened appearance, Fang Er lost interest. He asked her to guard Xiao Qing well and report immediately if anything happened, then he left.
His own room had been blown to smithereens yesterday. Although it had been tidied up, it still needed repairs before he could move back in.
He went to the front courtyard and sat on a chair under a tree, facing the pond, pretending to be watching the fish.
Fang Er opened the system exchange panel.
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Zhuzi brought back a full five thousand taels of silver.
Fang Er exchanged it all for points.
Looking at the exchange panel, he clicked the refresh button.
Refresh successful.
A golden light appeared, and new items appeared in the shop.
Another hardware store.
This time, Fang Er didn't dislike it at all.
With the thought of revenge, Fang Er treasured anything that could be utilized as if it were a precious gem.
Twenty items, three chances to exchange, directly bought out the entire stock.
Then he continued to refresh.
This month's refresh count is zero. Refresh countdown: 180 hours, 43 minutes, 53 seconds.
Watching the countdown change continuously.
Fang Er cursed in his heart.
Damn it, the refresh chances were used up without him realizing it?
Bored, Fang Er got up and went to the small courtyard where the three carpenters, Niu Liang and the others, lived.
This place had already been turned into a carpentry workshop.
Three waterwheels were neatly placed in the courtyard. The fourth one was still in parts, but looking at the progress, it was nearing completion.
It had to be said, this was the gap in skill.
Fang Er had assembled one waterwheel by himself in a day. After the restaurant opened, Wang Wu and Lin San also returned here. Along with their four assistants, it had taken them several days to make only four waterwheels.
This couldn't be blamed on them entirely; there were always obstacles in design and production.
The waterwheel was designed and manufactured by Fang Er. He was perfectly clear about the function of each part and the required precision, coupled with his craftsmanship, which was why he could make one a day.