Chapter 108 The truth revealed

After Zhu Houzhao walked out, Fang Jifan looked at the melon shed dumbfounded, squatted down, and looked at the growth of the melon seedlings. It seemed...not bad. On the tender seedlings that were only finger-length, a few tender leaves had spread out. Although the sunlight is not shining enough, it is fortunate that it is warm here, and occasionally when the weather clears, light will shine in from outside.

  Fang Jifan grew up in the countryside in his previous life, so he barely has some agricultural knowledge, but... only God knows whether the watermelon seedlings planted in the experimental field can produce melons.

   After only a short while, Zhu Houzhao came back with the bucket, took the water ladle, scooped up the water gently, and began to irrigate carefully. Before that, Fang Jifan had taught him the general knowledge, but this kid is very familiar with it now, I am afraid that he will be overwhelmed.

  But the more familiar this guy is, the more worried Fang Jifan is.

  He even felt that Zhu Houzhao had been led astray by him, and if he continued to be so \'nonsense\', what would it be like? How will future generations evaluate it? Suddenly, a scene appeared in Fang Jifan\'s mind. In the newspapers and publications of later generations, Ming Wuzong Zhu Houzhao was mentioned, and a black and bold font was impressively written with the words "I don\'t love Jiangshan but I love watermelons".

Zhu Houzhao talked about his dozen or so melon seedlings, and his eyes lit up: "Old Fang, they are all children, and I have given them names. Look at this one, it is General Zhengdong. This one is a little weaker, I call him \'Recorder Joining the Army\', this one is a bit ugly, it\'s called \'General Manager of Yangzhou\'..."

He introduced them one by one, and when he introduced the last plant, his eyes brightened even more, and he said excitedly: "This child is my favorite, look at it, it is stronger than others, look at its branches and leaves, emerald green It\'s emerald green and mouth-watering, and I call it \'Champion Hou\', haha, it\'s the champion of the three armies."

  Champion Hou...Huo Qubing...

  Hearing this, Fang Jifan couldn\'t help but pull his face down: "Your Highness, the champion Hou died young."

   Zhu Houzhao blushed, and said firmly: "This is the champion of melons, and he will not die early."

   "..."

  Following Zhu Houzhao in the shed for almost a day, Fang Jifan came out of the shed, but he felt like he had regained the light of day.

   Outside the shed, the eunuchs of Zhan Shifu formed a group. They were not allowed to enter the greenhouse. Zhu Houzhao was afraid that they would trample the melon seedlings to death.

  As soon as he saw Fang Jifan coming out, Liu Jin hurried forward: "Fang Zongqi, Your Highness...how is it?"

   "It\'s okay..." Fang Jifan said lightly, he didn\'t want to talk too much, just for a watermelon.

  Back in the mansion, I couldn\'t help but feel a little tired. The snow outside was a little lighter, but it was still chilly. Before they were seated, Tang Yin and Ouyang Zhi arrived together.

   Tang Yin\'s face was full of joy, first he bowed to Fang Jifan, and then said: "Follow my teacher\'s instructions, the students have to draw a picture in the past few days, and ask my teacher to correct it."

  As soon as he heard that Tang Yin had drawn a picture, Fang Jifan cheered up: "Take it and see it as a teacher."

  Tang Yin had already held a scroll of paintings in his hand, and unfolded the scroll. Fang Jifan saw that it was a picture of a lady!

Ok? Why does this look so similar to Xiao Xiangxiang? Could it be that the inspiration came from Xiao Xiangxiang? Little Tang, your sister, do you still want to grab a woman from your teacher?

   But Tang Yin\'s eyes were pure, and he seemed to be looking at the problem from an artistic point of view, which made Fang Jifan feel a little calmer.

  Fang Jifan knew clearly that Tang Yin was good at painting ladies, so looking at this guy\'s paintings, what Fang Jifan saw was not the graceful and charming ladies poking their heads out of the pavilion in the painting, but the white silver.

  Fang Jifan looked at the painting for a long time, and finally couldn\'t help laughing and said: "Haha, yes, it\'s a good painting. This painting is bold and unrestrained, and my teacher likes it."

   "..." Tang Yin was silent for a moment, and then mustered up the courage to say: "Master, this is Wanyue, a Wanyue woman..."

   "It\'s the same reason." Fang Jifan nodded and said: "Art is always interoperable, Xiao Tang, you paint well, and I really love being a teacher."

  The three of Ouyang Zhi looked sourly at the fourth child and his mentor studying the painting intimately, feeling a throbbing pain in their hearts.

  Obviously the three of them worked hard, and it was the longest time to become a teacher, but once Tang Yin became a teacher, he was so \'loved\' by his teacher.

   Tang Yin also felt a little relieved, he has already entered the teacher\'s school, and it is not a bad thing to be praised and valued by his mentor? What\'s more, my mentor appreciates my talents so much, and I am a little proud of myself.

  So Tang Yin hurriedly said: "The teacher likes it, so I take it for collection. The student\'s paintings are not good. I have found some free time in the past few days. I will draw a few more good ones. Please teach me."

  Fang Jifan said in his heart, if you don\'t give me this painting, I will have to grab it. Now that you are so active, you can save yourself trouble.

Fang Jifan took his seat, and the four disciples also took their seats. He asked someone to pour tea, took a sip of tea comfortably, and then said: "Recently, you should study hard and prepare for the palace exam, um... I am free for the teacher, and I will naturally teach you the palace exam. trick."

   Without waiting for the three of Ouyang Zhi to agree, Tang Yin immediately preempted and said: "Yes, the student obeys. But... Teacher..." After speaking, he continued with a sad face: "I don\'t know about the student\'s brother Xu Jing..."

  In the past few days, Tang Yin was actually very restless.

  Xu Jing stayed in prison for one more day, and he was unwilling to eat. After all, he was a close friend. Where is Jin Yiwei?

In fact, Tang Yin was somewhat reluctant to call on Fang Jifan as his teacher just now. Although Fang Jifan\'s "unintentional" saved him, after all, in his heart, Fang Jifan\'s "personality" had some problems, but since Fang Jifan agreed to rescue Xu Jing , It made him look at his mentor with admiration, so Fang Jifan gradually began to have a certain sense of belonging.

  Fang Jifan sighed inwardly when he heard Tang Yin mentioned Xu Jing, this guy really never forgets Xu Jing, now he is stable, Fang Jifan likes this kind of disciple who values ​​affection, and he will eat you for the rest of his life.

Seeing that Fang Jifan did not answer, Tang Yin\'s eyes were red again, and he choked up and said: "Teacher, in fact, the students also know that this matter is extremely difficult. Relationships may not help, all students can do is to work for their teacher in the future."

  Fang Jifan squinted his eyes, but smiled: "The teacher said that if Xu Jing is safe and sound, he will be safe and sound. You can rest assured." As if to make Tang Yin feel at ease, he said cautiously: "Guarantee for the teacher\'s personality."

  A man\'s promise is very important...

  Although Fang Jifan\'s promise from a prodigal son doesn\'t seem to be worth a lot of money.

   But it doesn\'t matter, Fang Jifan did pay attention to Xu Jing\'s matter. He was still thinking that as long as time passes, sooner or later His Majesty will order Li Dongyang to investigate thoroughly, and the final result will be that the matter will be left alone.

But...it’s nothing to say, but in fact, although there is no evidence, but because of this, the involvement is so wide that even the right servant of the Ministry of Rites and Gong Sheng have been imprisoned. It is impossible to finally announce to the world. wrong.

Therefore, in the final result, although Xu Jing saved his life, it was just that he saved his life. Xu Jing\'s fate was not very good. I can\'t live anymore.

   And Cheng Minzheng also died in depression because he did not have Zhaoxue.

  Fang Jifan didn\'t have a deep impression of these two people. Even when he was studying history, it was difficult to have much sympathy. But now... Seeing Tang Yin\'s repeated appeal, Fang Jifan\'s mind moved.

  What if... I actually saved them?

  This thought only flashed by for a moment, and Fang Jifan laughed and said, "Okay, let\'s all go to study."

The melon seedlings in the warm shed are growing day by day. After a few days of heavy snow, the weather has cleared up, and all the actions of the court are actually as Fang Jifan expected. Sure enough, Li Dongyang ordered a thorough investigation. After countless confessions and interrogation of many witnesses, he immediately went to the Nuan Pavilion to report to Emperor Hongzhi.

  At this time, Emperor Hongzhi was still resentful because of what happened to Zhu Houzhao.

  This fool, he went to plant melons in such weather, such a whim is simply inexplicable.

   It’s nothing more than growing melons, but I don’t know how to cherish rare treasures. Those flowers and stones, which one is not priceless, in the end, they are all destroyed.

   If you make a mistake, just admit it, but why, you are still stubborn and want to involve Fang Jifan, no matter how stupid Fang Jifan is, how stupid can you be? If people are really stupid to this extent, how can they teach three tribute students?

  What kind of evil did you do to give birth to such a son.

  He shook his head and sighed again, but the little **** beside him seemed very panicked.

  He was ordered to go to Zhan Shifu to see what the prince was doing, and now he came back to report. Seeing his frightened look, Emperor Hongzhi knew that there would be no good results, so he put down the memorial at hand: "Say..."

Then the little **** stammered: "His Royal Highness...His Royal Highness...is still growing melons, not only that, but also said that he wants to eat and sleep with the melon seedlings...His Highness named the melon seedlings...called...Called Champion... "

   "..."

  At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi couldn\'t help but feel a sense of despair.

   Fortunately, Li Dongyang\'s request to see him made Emperor Hongzhi restrain his anger and regain his composure.

  Li Dongyang entered the cabinet, saluted, and then said: "I have seen Your Majesty."

   "How?" Emperor Hongzhi looked deeply at Li Dongyang.

  Li Dongyang was silent for a moment, and then said: "There is no evidence."

  Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback.

Li Dongyang immediately said: "All the witnesses have been cross-examined again. Most of them are vague and not considered ironclad evidence. Cheng Minzheng and Xu Jing, the veteran also went through the court in person. From their words, the veteran can It is concluded that the facts they confessed before are also the result of torture."

  Emperor Hongzhi frowned: "You mean, Jin Yiwei was tortured into a trick?"

  (end of this chapter)