vrcanaries Chapter 134 Ghost
Chapter 134 Ghost
Old Man Yuan had heard Yuan Fang's voice a long time ago because of the talisman given by Lu Xuan, so he was the most anxious and stepped in in a few steps.
Although he always remembered Lu Xuan's previous warning, he should not be surprised no matter what he saw.
However, when he saw Yuan Fang's soul, he subconsciously trembled and said, "Fang'er!"
Yuan Fang remained calm, crying out through tears, "Dad!"
Lu Xuan noticed that Mr. Yuan had many words stuck in his throat and was worried about missing the time, so he blocked his way with his hand, stopping him from saying the thousands of words of greeting.
"Uncle Yuan, after all, you two are separated by life and death. It's not good for an old man like you to spend a long time together. Let's get down to business today!"
Old Man Yuan snapped back to his senses. "Yes, yes, yes. Look at me. I almost missed something important!"
He wiped the moisture from his eyes, but his eyes were full of reluctance and curiosity.
Lu Xuan looked at Yuan Fang and said, "Today, your father wants to avenge you. For some evidence, we have to look for you. To get revenge, we have to bring down Ji Cheng. So, Prince Jin and I will need to ask you some questions later. Please cooperate!"
When Yuan Fang heard about revenge and overthrowing Ji Cheng, his body gradually turned red.
Lu Xuan sighed inwardly, "Not good!"
The anger and resentment in his heart were aroused!
She quickly chanted a spell, and within a few breaths, she forced Yuan Fang to suppress his resentment.
Lu Xuan briefly told him what Old Man Yuan had said today, and then asked, "I summoned the soul for such a long time before you came out. I guess you must have returned to Huangzhou?"
Yuan Fang's resentment dissipated, and he smiled at Lu Xuan kindly, "Yes."
Lu Xuan nodded, standing in the darkness with his hands behind his back. "It seems that you can't let go of Huangzhou. Then I'm even more curious, why did you come to the capital before you died? Was it to help Miss Sun Xiaoyue get back the betrothal money, or was it for..."
Lu Xuan did not say the second half of the sentence.
But this is the answer that everyone cares about today.
It's about whether Mr. Yuan, the witness, can really serve as a witness to bring down Ji Cheng and avenge them!
Yuan Fang smiled knowingly, looked in the direction of Old Man Yuan, and slowly lowered his eyes with a guilty look: "What I want to say is that I really did it to buy an official position..."
Before he could finish his words, Mr. Yuan's eyes suddenly widened, tears welled up in his eyes, and his pupils were filled with horror and disbelief.
Suddenly, veins popped up on Old Man Yuan's forehead: "You, you wicked son, how could you do such a thing!"
The anger in my heart was immediately aroused by Yuan Fang's words.
Fortunately, Xuan Ge was right beside him and quickly grabbed him.
"Old man, let's listen to what he says first."
Yuan Fang sighed and then lowered his head: "Because if I say this, Dad will be angry and hate me, but he won't be sad, because I deserve it!"
His tears were bloodshot and his throat was choked with sobs. He seemed extremely embarrassed: "But facing the Sect Master, I am already a ghost, so naturally I cannot lie."
Hearing this, Mr. Yuan’s excitement subsided again.
He was overjoyed, he just knew it!
I knew Fang'er was not that kind of person.
But it scared him!
Yuan Fang's desolate voice echoed in the quiet forest, connected with the old knot in his heart, bringing out unspeakable sadness: "But back then, I did come here to get the silver back!"
The words were spoken softly and calmly, but everyone present was startled.
It was actually to get the money back!
There really are such pure and kind people in this world!
Old Man Yuan was stunned for a long time, until a crow fluttered its wings and screamed in the forest, and then he slowly moved.
The tears that had stopped flowing silently became even more violent.
His chest ached and he wanted to cry but his voice was hoarse.
I could only keep patting my bent thigh and beating my chest, as if I had suffered several lifetimes of pain in an instant, and it was stuck in my heart and I couldn't calm down for a long time.
Jiang Xing was also stunned for a moment.
But he still didn't dare to confirm it. He had to think it over again to make sure there was no mistake.
He asked with a look of scrutiny, "I don't believe there's anyone in this world who doesn't act for themselves. Your teacher, Sun Zhang, buying an official position is a win-win for you in Huangzhou City. Why do you have such a big reaction?"
Yuan Fang shook his head and gave a wry smile: "I learned that the teacher took Xiaoyue's betrothal money in order to buy an official position. I really felt that my life had collapsed."
"You may not understand the influence my teacher had on me. He taught me that the world belongs to all, and he taught me how to investigate things, acquire knowledge, be sincere, have a righteous heart, cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern a country, and bring peace to the world."
"But the man who told me he had ten thousand volumes of books stored in his belly and refused to bow his head to the common people, the man who had never felt that life in poverty was difficult, actually chose to buy an official position! And, he did it by selling his own daughter!"
"I don't know if it was the wealthy Wang family who offered him so much money that inspired him to buy the position, or if he had wanted to buy the position from the beginning and the Wang family happened to take a fancy to his daughter. In any case, he did it."
Yuan Fang was no longer as calm as before. He was shrouded in sadness and brokenness, causing the fog around him to become even heavier.
Jiang Xing ignored his pain and continued to ask, "After your period of depression in Huangzhou, you clearly had the ability to make a name for yourself there. What made you suddenly decide to go to the capital?"
Yuan Fang: "I was in agony for several months, completely lost in thought, and didn't want to bother with this matter anymore."
"Yet Xiaoyue repeatedly came to me, telling me she was in pain and that she only hoped I could save her, or else she would die."
His eyes seemed to be looking at a very distant time and space, but the sad and almost empty look in his eyes made everyone feel sour and tight in their hearts.
"I'm conflicted, grief-stricken, guilty, and desperate... I love Xiaoyue, but even if Sun Zhang did this, he's still my husband..."
"I'm worried that if I don't ask Ji Cheng to get the money back, if Xiaoyue is really gone, I'm afraid I will regret it!"
His voice seemed hoarse from sobbing. "Besides, Sun Zhang has already been appointed the magistrate of Huangzhou. I'm also worried that if Xiaoyue forces him to do so, he might resort to corruption and abuse of power to raise funds."
"Establish a mind for heaven and earth, and a destiny for the people. Although these are what Sun Zhang taught me, if I don't help, the people of Huangzhou will be the ones who suffer."
"Those common people are my uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters who have watched me grow up..."
He relented.
Knowing that it was the teacher who did it, although he was angry, he decided to get the money back for them.
Jiang Xing's expression changed for a few moments: "So, you went to find Master Ji Cheng from the Marquis' Mansion?"
Yuan Fang nodded. "When I went to see Master Ji, Sun Zhang hadn't taken office yet. So all I had to do was return the money. It's basically the same as before. I even promised Master Ji not to mention this matter, and I also promised to give him 5,000 taels as my previous reward..."
“But everyone knows the result.”
At this point, Jiang Xing couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"you are lying!"
It was hard to tell whether he was dissatisfied with Ji Cheng or angry at Yuan Fang. Jiang Xing spoke with gritted teeth: "If you are not lying, then you are either naive or stupid!"
"You can do so much to help the people. I don't believe you can't understand people's hearts!"
"You did go there to get the silver, but you had selfish motives! You confidently thought that with your own talent, you might be appreciated by Ji Cheng, and then you could use yourself as the price or bait to make Ji Cheng return the silver!"
Yuan Fang stood there in a daze.
He was seen through.