The Jiangnan faction had always viewed Jing Guo Gong Fu Shen as their greatest enemy. Not only did he command significant troops, but he had also nearly swept the Jiangnan gentry out of the court during the Golden Terrace incident, causing Xue Sheng and others to frequently offer advice to the Long Zhi Emperor about military achievements and the dangers of holding too much military power. Now, whenever the Long Zhi Emperor mentioned Fu Shen, he looked displeased.
Xue Sheng coldly sneered in his heart and instead asked, “How did Fang De respond?”
Zheng Duanwen, a dignified Libu Shangshu, felt anger rise in him as he was being ordered around. However, just as he stepped forward to reprimand the young man, his gaze fell on the youth’s attire, and he swallowed his words, instead asking, “Who are you? What business do you have with Master Xue?”
The young man impatiently said, “Let me in, and I’ll tell you once I’m inside.”
The steward was about to call the servants to drive away this young man, but Zheng Duanwen suddenly raised his hand to stop him, saying, “Go and report to Master Xue.” He then told the young man, “Follow me.”
The steward was bewildered but couldn’t disobey.
He went to report to Xue Sheng, and shortly after, Zheng Duanwen led the young man inside, whispering something in Xue Sheng’s ear.
Xue Sheng looked surprised, then turned to the young man with a relatively polite tone, “Forgive the servants’ rudeness, young master. What brings you here so late?”
“Ask everyone else to leave,” the young man said coldly, “Only you and I remain.” He pointed at Zheng Duanwen, “He can stay too.”
Chapter 75: Killing Intent
Earlier, it was pitch black outside, and Zheng Duanwen hadn’t noticed when leading the person in. Only when they stood under the candlelight did he realize the young man had a lame leg.
Xue Sheng dismissed the servants and invited the young man to sit and talk.
“May I ask your name, young master?”
“Fu Ya,” the young man’s face showed a mocking expression, curling his mouth, “You’ve probably never heard of me. But I have a brother named Fu Shen, whom you certainly know.”
