Zheng Duanwen had noticed earlier that the man’s clothes were of excellent quality, and his pouch was delicate and refined. He didn’t seem like a ruffian. Little did he know that this casual act had brought the enemy’s brother right to them!
In truth, they hadn’t heard of Fu Shen having another brother during their time in the capital.
Over the years, he had little contact with the original family. Even after the war, when the Ying Gongfu was declining and he was at the height of his power, he had never helped the Fu family.
His visit to Xue Sheng suggested he was more than just unfamiliar – he was estranged.
“When I was in the South, I heard that Master Xue’s beloved daughter took her own life because of the empress,” Fu Ya said, “Though you haven’t shown it, I’m sure you still harbor deep resentment.”
Xue Sheng was suddenly touched on a raw nerve, his expression turning cold as he said in a low voice, “Knowing how much I hate the Fu family, how dare you step into my home?”
“Because I hate the Fu family just as much,” Fu Ya laughed neurotically, unconsciously licking his canine tooth, “Especially that particular Fu.”
When he laughed, his eyes narrowed, revealing a gaze like a venomous snake that made the two older men shudder. Xue Sheng’s palm began to sweat as he tried to maintain his composure and asked, “So you want me to help you deal with him?”
“No,” Fu Ya shook his head, pulling out a scroll from his sleeve and waving it, “I’m here to help you deal with him.”
He threw the scroll to Xue Sheng.
Zheng Duanwen leaned in to look, and after a quick scan, he inhaled sharply, cold sweat breaking out, stammering, “This… this is…”
“These are letters between my uncle and the Southwest rebel leader Duan Guihong. The sensational assassination at the birthday banquet back then is not unrelated to him,” Fu Ya crossed his legs, looking triumphant. “Surprised?”
The scroll contained two letters, along with several gift lists and documents detailing the annual “special products” sent from the Southwest to the Ying Gongfu, which Fu Ting Yi then transferred to the Qingxu Temple.
