novelraw Chapter 1928 Stability
Chapter 1928 Stability
Chapter 1928 Stability
Yin Quanzhang stared intently at Fang Zilan and said, word by word, "Who exactly are you?"
“Since Mr. Liu is here, then I suppose Lord Yin already knows. Why ask such a question?” Fang Zilan said leisurely, “Since we have this opportunity, why not ask about something else?”
Upon hearing this, Mr. Liu lowered his head even further, not daring to look at Fang Zilan at all, but she was completely unconcerned, "Or is it that Lord Yin is going to waste this opportunity to confirm my identity?"
"If we can confirm it, then it won't be a waste." Yin Quanzhang's expression sharpened as he repeated his earlier question, "Just who are you?"
"Zixiu." Fang Zilan uttered these two words casually, and Mr. Liu and Yin Quanzhang's servants instantly turned pale. Fang Lihui pursed his lips and turned his head away.
Only Yin Quanzhang remained unmoved, saying, "Why should I believe you?"
"Lord Yin, you asked the question." Fang Zilan smiled slightly and said, "I have already given the answer. Believe it or not."
"I don't believe it." A hint of mockery appeared in Yin Quanzhang's eyes. "If you were truly Zixiu, there would be no need for you to impersonate Qianjinfang..."
"What if I'm not impersonating someone else?" Fang Zilan's smile widened, while Yin Quanzhang's expression subtly changed. "Impossible. Everyone in the martial world knows that the Zhen family of Qianjinfang were the ones who escaped the massacre of Cangjian Villa. They have a blood feud with Zixiu. How could they..."
He stopped abruptly before he could finish speaking, exclaiming in disbelief, "You..."
“It seems Lord Yin has guessed correctly.” Fang Zilan rested her hand on the table, tapping her fingers idly. “When Zixiu makes a move, she always wipes out the entire family, leaving no survivors. The fact that the Zhen family of Qianjinfang is still alive is an insult to Zixiu.”
Yin Quanzhang's face turned pale instantly, but he forced a smile and said, "You're spouting nonsense in front of me. Aren't you afraid I'll punish you?"
“I’m stating the facts,” Fang Zilan said, her gaze falling on Mr. Liu. “Mr. Liu, don’t you agree?”
Mr. Liu was suddenly called out and was a little stunned. He nodded subconsciously, but then shook his head. Seeing this, Yin Quanzhang was furious and vented all his anger on Fang Zilan. "Mr. Liu, if you don't tell the truth, you will be guilty of deceiving the state government along with this Miss Zhen. I don't think you want to spend the rest of your life in prison, do you?"
However, before Mr. Liu could speak, Fang Zilan sneered, "Lord Yin is always thinking about punishing people, but now you think you can punish me with just a few words? I'm afraid that won't work."
Yin Quanzhang's expression hardened as he watched Fang Zilan continue speaking to herself, "I have thousands, if not tens of thousands, of lives on my hands. My sins are too grave for you to cure."
She spoke casually, but Yin Quanzhang broke out in a cold sweat. "You mean, you killed everyone from Qianjinfang?"
“Not quite.” Fang Zilan revealed a cruel smile. “Except for the Zhen family, I spared the lives of most others. After all, I need them to help me obtain information and build an intelligence network.”
"Does Your Highness know that His Highness Prince Yucheng is here, as are Lord Zhuge, Lord Su, and Lord Pei?" Zhou Lang said solemnly. "If anything happens to them, I will not atone for it even if I die a hundred times."
"General Zhou thinks I'm using a feint to lead my troops to Zhongling Temple?" Fang Zilan maintained her bowing posture, neither humble nor arrogant.
Zhou Lang did not answer Fang Zilan's question, but said seriously, "Princess Consort, I can go through fire and water with you, but I cannot risk the lives of His Highness Prince Yucheng and the others..."
“General Zhou, I know my current status.” Fang Zilan interrupted Zhou Lang, smiling self-deprecatingly. “You call me the Crown Prince’s wife, so you can’t completely trust me. It’s alright.” “That’s not what I meant…” Zhou Lang hurriedly began, but Fang Zilan shook her head. “Fine, a thousand men. General Zhou, I’ll just lend you a thousand men. We won’t fight; we’ll just surround the mountain.”
"What did you say?" Zhou Lang was stunned. "Then what are you going to do?"
"General Zhou has witnessed my skills." Fang Zilan straightened up, as proud as a pine tree, and said, "Even when fighting against martial artists, I would not be at a disadvantage."
“But…” Zhou Lang opened his mouth, but could not say anything.
Looking at the person before him, he felt only calmness and certainty, which brought him peace. Not only in Qiluo City, but wherever she was, he had no choice but to trust her, even unto death.
So all the unspoken words, rising and falling with emotions, finally culminated in the sentence, "Okay, I agree."
Fang Zilan breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Zhou Lang again, saying, "Fang Zilan thanks General Zhou."
Zhou Lang returned the greeting, saying, "I will keep my promise and will not fail in my mission."
As if a weight had been lifted from her chest, Fang Zilan turned back, took off the magnificent robes of the deceased's wife, and changed into a simple purple dress, her face covered with a purple veil, her hair tied up with plum blossom branches, and a plum blossom sword in her hand.
Under the moonlight, Awan spotted Fang Zilan from afar. Even though she was hidden in the shadows of the trees, she could not hide her murderous aura, just like Zixiu when she was traveling the martial arts world.
Feeling uneasy, Awan quickly ran over, but upon seeing Fang Zilan's attire, she involuntarily took a step back, "You..."
"Zixiu greets the Crown Prince's wife." Fang Zilan smiled slightly, but Awan was thunderstruck. "What did you call me? Crown Prince's wife? You...you're trying to switch places with me, making me impersonate you..."
“Ah Wan is intelligent, I have nothing to explain.” Fang Zilan interrupted Ah Wan’s rambling, her gaze falling on Hong Tai, who had come with her. “Why did you come along?”
“No matter who the Crown Prince’s wife is, she needs to be protected, doesn’t she?” Hong Tai walked casually to A Wan’s side and looked her up and down. “This Crown Prince’s wife is certainly enough to make up the numbers.”
"Explain yourself, who's enough to make up the numbers?" Awan hadn't quite caught on yet, but knowing Hongtai was unserious and wouldn't say anything nice, she didn't argue with him. Instead, she glared at him fiercely and asked warily, "What exactly do you two mean?"
“What could it mean?” Hong Tai said with a smile, “Go to Zhongling Temple to offer incense and pay respects to Buddha.”
"Just the two of you, one a ruthless killer and the other the leader of Feiling Mountain who wreaks havoc in the region, offering incense and prayers to Buddha?" Awan asked in shock, "Did I hear that right?"
Fang Zilan sighed helplessly. Before she could explain, Hong Tai continued to spout nonsense: "The young master's wife is truly discerning. If it weren't for the two of us being so wicked and domineering, it would be difficult for ordinary people to escort you to Zhongling Temple to offer incense and pay respects to Buddha."
"You're quite proud?" Fang Zilan glanced at Hong Tai with a half-smile, and he immediately replied obediently, "Being able to be compared with Miss Zixiu is something I couldn't ask for, of course I'm proud."
"Stop flirting in front of me, you two!" Awan snapped, unable to contain herself any longer. "Speak properly, or I won't go with you two."