Travel through the heavens

Zhang Shaojun burst out laughing: "Your name is Shaoxing, and my name is Shaojun. Brother Shen, we are destined to be together."

Zhang Shaojun was a naturally generous and open-minded person. After studying in the UK for two years, her thoughts became more tolerant and open-minded, which was very different from the domestic women of that era. She actually had some of the style of women in later generations.

Fang Muye has the life experience of Blue Star and he is a man, so he should have taken the initiative. However, he is always "teased" by Zhang Shaojun. He wants to turn the tables, so he just stares at Zhang Shaojun infatuatedly without saying a word.

As a result, Zhang Shaojun also said nothing and looked back at him blankly.

Fang Muye had no choice but to say, "Shaojun, there's something on your face."

Zhang Shaojun reached out and gently stroked his face, and asked in confusion: "What is it?"

Fang Muye smiled proudly and said, "It's a bit beautiful."

Zhang Shaojun stopped what he was doing and smiled at Fang Muye: "Does Brother Shen like Shaojun more?"

Ugh! Fang Muye was completely defeated.

On the next morning, Xu Guanhe and Yan Zhendong led a group of officials to welcome the emperor. Fang Muye wore a robe with nine-clawed dragons inside and a Qilin-patterned robe outside. Combined with his demeanor of having held a high position for a long time, his strong official authority was naturally revealed.

Fang Muye waved to Xu Guanhe and whispered something in his ear. Xu Guanhe then took the order and left.

Accompanied by Huang Feihong, Fang Muye walked out of Baozhilin, got into a sedan chair carried by eight people, and headed towards the Navy Commander's Office.

When Baozhilin's neighbors saw this grand ceremony, they all asked Baozhilin's people. When they learned that Baozhilin had such deep official connections, they sent him a lot of compliments, which greatly satisfied the vanity of Zhu Rourong and others.

When Fang Muye and his party arrived at the Navy Commander-in-Chief's Office, He Yunwen hurried out to greet them after receiving the report.

Although he and Fang Muye were both admirals, a first-rank official title, he knew that Fang Muye had a close relationship with his immediate superior, Sun Cailiang, the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi, and naturally wanted to curry his favor.

He Yunwen came out and saw Fang Muye. He was surprised to find that he looked as young as the rumors said. He couldn't help but mutter in his heart: He is really an old monster.

But he laughed loudly and bowed to Fang Muye: "Sir God, I have long admired you."

Fang Muye also politely returned the greeting, laughing: "Sir He, I have heard a lot about you."

He Yunwen stretched out his hand and beckoned: "Master God, please!"

Fang Muye followed He Yunwen to the conference room, and the two sat down and exchanged pleasantries again.

He Yunwen just said: "Master Shen, you have traveled a long way. I will host a banquet for you at Songhe Tower tonight. Please come and enjoy it."

Fang Muye bowed and smiled, "Thank you very much, Master He."

He Yunwen hesitated for a moment, then asked, "I wonder what business Lord Shen has in Foshan this time?"

Fang Muye patted the table with his hand, his expression filled with indignation, and said, "On the way to take up his post, Lord Sun was stopped by the people who cried out for justice, saying that he and many of his fellow countrymen were cheated by Chinese compradors, signed indentures, and went to Jinshan to work as coolies."

"It's a long journey across the ocean. If you get sick, you won't be treated. If it's serious, you'll be thrown directly into the sea. When you get to Jinshan, you'll be marked. If you try to escape, you'll be beaten to death. This behavior is like treating us Chinese like pigs."

"Lord Sun was very angry when he heard this, and he specially ordered me to come and investigate the matter. I hope Lord He can help me."

He Yunwen patted his chest with a serious face and said, "Since it is the order of the Minister, I will fully cooperate."

After a pause, he continued, "I was fortunate enough to meet you once a few years ago. I respected you at that time, but I never met you again. Now you have been transferred to Guangdong and Guangxi. I wish I could go and see you right away, but I have not received the order, so I dare not leave my post. I hope you can help me introduce you to me."

Fang Muye smiled and said, "Okay, okay."

Through various sources, it was found that although He Yunwen had some shortcomings, his merits outweighed his flaws and he was generally a good person. Fang Muye wanted to have more contact with him to see if he could bring him into his camp.

The two chatted for two more cups of tea, and Fang Muye said, "Brother He, I have some personal matters to take care of, so I'll leave first."

"Brother Shen, please go and do whatever you want. I will be waiting for you at Songhe Tower tonight!" He Yunwen replied with a smile.

One of them wanted to recruit, while the other wanted to please, and after a while, they had already started to call each other brothers.

He Yunwen escorted Fang Muye straight out of the yamen gate before saying goodbye to him reluctantly.

As for Zhang Shaojun, when Fang Muye left Baozhilin, she also left and returned to her home.

When Mr. Zhang saw Zhang Shaojun coming back, he said in a self-indulgent way, "My dear daughter, you are back. Did you know that I will be leaving tomorrow and come back to spend more time with me?"

Zhang Shaojun said with a smile: "Dad, I'm afraid you may not be able to leave."

Mr. Zhang asked in confusion, "Why does my daughter say that?"

Zhang Shaojun looked happy: "Someone will come to propose to you later."

"Ah? Someone is here to propose marriage?" Mr. Zhang was so shocked that he widened his eyes and opened his mouth slightly.

It's only been a few days since I came back from England, how come someone wants to propose marriage? It's too fast and there's no sign at all.

Although this girl is very noisy, it would be nice if she could get married early, but it happened so suddenly and it seems like she doesn't care about me as her father at all.

And looking at the daughter's happy expression, it is obvious that she is very satisfied and likes this man. She is happier than seeing her own father. It is true that girls cannot be kept back when they grow up!

Thinking of this, Zhang Weng immediately asked with a straight face, "Who is it?"

Zhang Shaojun said mysteriously in a delicate voice, "Oh, you'll know when he comes."

Since she didn't say anything, Mr. Zhang could do nothing about it, but he had already made up his mind to teach that brat who had stolen his precious daughter a lesson.

To this end, Mr. Zhang specially changed into a set of expensive clothes and dressed up carefully. He also tried different pronunciations to see which one sounded more majestic, hoping to gain a head start.

After he was ready, he started waiting for people to come. As time went by, Mr. Zhang couldn't help but become impatient. He took out his pocket watch again and again to check the time. It was almost eleven o'clock and no one came. Mr. Zhang felt a little angry: Hey, this brat, he is so arrogant!

He looked at his daughter sitting beside him and couldn't help asking, "Daughter, is that man coming?"

Although Zhang Shaojun was also a little anxious waiting, he still comforted his father and said, "Dad, he will definitely come when he says he will. Maybe something delayed him."

Mr. Zhang kept complaining, "Is he the only one who has something to do? Doesn't everyone else have anything to do? Who does he think he is? The prefect?"

Zhang Shaojun looked at Zhang Weng with a sly smile and did not say anything.

At this moment, a servant came running over in panic, shouting, "Master, Master..."

Mr. Zhang was already angry, and when he saw the servant's appearance, he scolded him, "You are so flustered, how can you behave like that!"

The servant ran up to him, panting, with a look of shock: "Master, Admiral Lu Lu, Admiral Lu Lu is here to propose marriage!"

Mr. Zhang was stunned: "Ah?!"