After the cannon fodder father and daughter married into the family, the whole family regretted it

Just when the banquet atmosphere was at its most lively and everyone was toasting each other and chatting happily, the old butler of the Fang Mansion suddenly appeared with an anxious look on his face. He hurried through the noisy crowd and almost trotted to the main table. He whispered a few words in the ear of Fang Tong who was chatting with someone.

The smile on Fang Tong's face froze instantly, and a trace of disbelief and astonishment flashed in his eyes.

He immediately turned around, looking for Fang Yin, who was toasting at the next table. He walked over quickly, grabbed his arm, and lowered his voice with a serious tone, "Second brother, the Crown Prince... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived! The procession is already outside the palace gate!"

"What?!" Fang Yin sobered up instantly after hearing that!

He did follow the etiquette and sent an invitation to the Eastern Palace.

After all, the Fang family has a close relationship with the prince, but according to common sense, the prince's status is so noble that when a minister's family holds a wedding, the prince usually does not attend in person. At most, he will send someone to deliver a gift, which is already a great favor.

Who would have thought that the prince would come in person?!

Although the housekeeper and Fang Tong and Fang Yin tried their best to prevent the news from spreading immediately, several core guests near the main table, such as the elders of the Meng family and several high-ranking officials, were still keenly aware of the subtle changes in the atmosphere. The voices of their conversations unconsciously became lower, and they looked at the Fang brothers with doubt.

Fang Yin and Fang Tong exchanged a quick glance and saw shock and confusion in each other's eyes, but more of it was urgency.

In any case, the presence of the crown prince in person is an immense honor and also a huge pressure, and we cannot afford to neglect it in the slightest.

"Quick, open the middle door, everyone follow me out!"

Fang Tong made a prompt decision, straightened his robe, took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and then remembered something. He turned around and ordered the servants: "Go to the bridal chamber and tell the backyard that the distinguished guest has arrived."

The maid hurried away.

Fang Yin and Fang Tong hurried to the gate of the mansion. The prince's procession had already stopped. They saw Qing Yan, dressed in casual clothes and with a gentle smile on his face, getting off the carriage. Behind him, his followers were carrying a gift covered with red silk. Looking at the heavy weight, they knew it was something extraordinary.

"I (the humble general) did not know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was coming, and I failed to greet him. I hope Your Highness will forgive me!"

Despite the presence of so many outsiders, the Fang brothers still fulfilled their duties as subjects and quickly bowed in greeting.

Crown Prince Qing Yan gave him a false support and said with a smile, "Today is General Fang's wedding day. I have come here uninvited to ask for a glass of wedding wine. General Fang, Lord Fang, there is no need to be so polite. It is I who am bothering you."

His tone was casual, without any airs of a crown prince. His eyes swept across the bustling mansion, and he seemed in high spirits.

As he spoke, he signaled his followers to uncover the red silk.

In an instant, a coral tree with a magnificent shape, deep red color, and several feet tall appeared before everyone. It shone brightly in the sunlight, causing the guests who were secretly watching around to let out suppressed exclamations.

"Hiss... Such a huge coral tree!"

"This is a rare treasure from the sea, priceless!"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince truly has great favor towards the Fang family and values ​​them very highly!"

The sounds of envy and amazement are endless.

This coral tree is not only a valuable gift, but also represents the East Palace's undisguised appreciation and closeness to the Fang family.

Fang Yin felt that the brat had bad intentions and thanked him again.

The Crown Prince personally brought gifts to congratulate them. This honor was enough to elevate the Fang family's status in the capital to a higher level.

Fang Tong reacted very quickly and immediately stepped forward to lead the way: "Your Highness, your kindness is so great, and we are so grateful. The banquet is simple, so please don't be disgusted. Please take a seat."

The prince nodded slightly and walked into the mansion under the guidance of Fang Tong.

He did not go to the most noisy main table, but glanced at the relatively quiet table where the two gentlemen, Dr. Zhou and Mr. Fang Nanzhi, were sitting.

He walked over and sat down with several elders. They chatted happily and the atmosphere was harmonious yet solemn. Fang Tong was there to accompany them.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the front yard because of the arrival of the prince.

Fang Nanzhi stayed with Meng Lan in the bridal chamber for quite a while. Seeing that she had eaten some snacks, the servants came to pass on a message, and she thought that she should also show her face and find some proper food to fill her stomach.

She whispered to Meng Lan, "Second Aunt, I'll go take a look ahead and bring back some hot soup. You can rest for a while."

Meng Lan responded softly from under the veil.

Fang Nanzhi then stood up, straightened her clothes, left the bridal chamber alone, and walked towards the front yard.

On the way, she met several maids and servants who were in a hurry. They all bowed and made way for her when they saw her.

Just as she turned a corner, a little maid holding a tray with her head lowered passed by her, leaving a faint sweet fragrance in the air.

The fragrance was not like the cheap powder used by ordinary maids, nor was it like the incense commonly used in the mansion. It had an indescribable strangeness.

Fang Nanzhi did not stop, but a strange feeling inexplicably flashed through his mind.

That fragrance... I seem to have smelled it somewhere before. A vague feeling of unease lingers in my heart.

She took a few steps and suddenly stopped.

wrong!

In a flash, a layer of cold sweat broke out on Fang Nanzhi's back. She turned around without hesitation.

Sure enough, from a distance, she saw the maid holding the tray sneaking towards the porch of the bridal chamber, looking left and right, as if she wanted to push the door open and come in!

"Stop!" Fang Nanzhi shouted, his voice particularly clear and sharp in the quiet backyard, "Catch her for me!"

Before she finished her words, the two personal soldiers arranged by Fang Yin who were hiding in the dark to protect the safety of the bridal chamber suddenly appeared, one on the left and one on the right, and twisted the maid's arms in the blink of an eye!

The action was clean and neat. The maidservant didn't even have time to scream before she was restrained. The tray in her hand fell to the ground with a clang, and the cups and plates shattered.

The maid's face turned pale as paper in an instant, her eyes were filled with fear and disbelief, and her whole body was shaking like a sieve.

Fang Nanzhi stepped forward quickly.

"Gag him, tie him up tightly, and quietly take him to an empty room next door. No one is allowed to approach without my order!"

Fang Nanzhi calmly ordered, "What happened today is strictly forbidden to be spread outside. Anyone who dares to say anything will be punished according to family rules!"

"Yes, Miss!" The personal soldier replied in a low voice and quickly dragged the maid who was trying to struggle away.

Fang Nanzhi stood outside the door of the new house and took several deep breaths before she could barely calm her pounding heart. She adjusted her expression and tried her best to look calm.

When Fang Tong received the urgent news from his confidant in the backyard, the color on his face instantly faded.

He suppressed his shock and anger, and calmly approached Fang Yin who was talking to the prince. While pouring wine, he whispered a few words in a very low voice.

Fang Yin's hand holding the wine glass suddenly tightened.

He apologized to Qing Yan, saying that there were some trivial matters in the backyard that needed his attention. Qing Yan agreed with a smile, but after they left, his eyes swept towards the backyard.

Is there some trouble?