Chapter 82: A mouthful of fragrant tea (1/2)
Chapter 82: A mouthful of fragrant tea
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
Fang Zhengzhi didn't know whether he had killed the River of Trust Capital Head's entire family, but, he felt that his name shouldn't be appearing on this official portrait drawing at all.
Interesting?
Being pasted at the city gate for no good reason!
Fang Zhengzhi felt that he should shout that he was wronged in front of the county head's door, or at least make a clarification. But, if he really did this, it seemed a bit like walking into the trap.
What to do? After being wanted, can he still peacefully register for the capital examination?
”Young Master Fang! At least I have managed to wait for you!” As Fang Zhengzhi was deep in hesitation, an excited voice came from within the city gate.
Then, a boy servant wearing black clothes quickly sprinted towards his direction.
”Oh no, I'm discovered!” Fang Zhengzhi instinctively wanted to kick out, then, suddenly realised that this boy servant was somewhat familiar. After looking carefully, it was actually the one in charge of the betting stand at the Huai An County.
”Because of Young Master Fang's blessing, I have already been shifted to the River of Trust Capital to work. This is a small gift I've prepared, I hope Young Master Fang can keep it!” As he spoke, the boy servant fished out a red banner from his pockets and respectively passed it to Fang Zhengzhi.
”Huh? Giving me money again?” Fang Zhengzhi felt somewhat strange. Sometimes, good things came too fast, it was indeed hard to get used to.
But, getting used to was one thing, receiving it was another.
Hence, without hesitation, he directly received the red banner. Opening it, he saw a letter of invitation, with a fifty tael silver note inside.
The boy servant actually had fifty taels of silver? If this was given to an average household, it probably could be used to pay a year's worth of bills?
Even though he was a little stunned in his heart, but Fang Zhengzhi didn't reveal it.
He only smiled slightly. Accept smilingly, why can one accept without smiling?
”Since things are like this, I'll keep it. Then, what is this invitation letter about?”
”Thank you, Young Master Fang! This invitation letter is because my master heard that Fang Zhengzhi was the Double Roll Champion of the county examination, hence specially held a feast to apologize to Young Master Fang!” The boy servant instantly explained.
Fang Zhengzhi somewhat understood. This master seemed to have felt that the words passed to this boy servant had hurt his heart, hence was here to apologise.
But…
Now he is a wanted man? Can he still enter this River of Trust capital? Furthermore, could this feast be set up to harm him, purposely capturing him in exchange for reward?
The probabilities were too many, hence Fang Zhengzhi felt that he should take a look first.
”You… do you know what is this about?” Fang Zhengzhi pointed at the portrait at the city gate.
”This? Young Master Fang doesn't know?” The boy servant felt rather odd. But, looking at Fang Zhengzhi's expression, the boy servant instantly became respectful again. ”Young Master Fang has misunderstood, this is not a wanted order!”
”Not a wanted order?!” Fang Zhengzhi had an urge to swear. If this wasn't a wanted order, why was it pasted at the city gate? If this wasn't a wanted order, why did you paste my portrait?
”It indeed isn't a wanted order, but, the results are even more powerful than a wanted order. I am only a runner, and don't know the details. But, my master would definitely know.” The boy servant's eyes spun, and very quickly diverted the attention of Fang Zhengzhi to his purpose for coming this time.
”You mean, when I meet your master, I will know?” Fang Zhengzhi naturally inferred what the boy servant meant.
”Yes!” The boy servant nodded his head.
Fang Zhengzhi's attitude changed slightly. He had been feeling that something was strange about this. After a moment of thought, his eyes lit up, walked directly to the portrait drawing in front of the city gate and tore it down.
This move instantly attracted the attention of some passers-by.
”Ah! It's Fang Zhengzhi!”
”Quick look, Fang Zhengzhi has appeared!”
”This lecher has finally arrived at the River of Trust Capital, there will be a good show to see this time round!”
Instantly, a few passers-by dressed in scholar clothes began to shout. Each of their expressions were indignant at injustice, but, nobody went to capture Fang Zhengzhi.