Truth Behind South Gate

Fang Qian looked at the delighted Di Renjie and continued, "I was obstinate and disrespectful in court yesterday. I hope you will forgive me, my lord."

Di Renjie smiled when he heard this. "Very well. Let us not speak of such things today. Please, have a seat."

Fang Qian and Wu Yizhi hurriedly thanked him and sat down again.

Di Renjie asked with a smile, "You two have come to my residence today because you have business with me, I presume?"

Fang Qian pointed at Wu Yizhi and replied with a smile, "We came to see whether there is anything else Your Excellency requires."

Di Renjie smiled in praise. "Oh, the arrangements have been exceptionally thorough. Thank you both for your trouble."

Fang Qian replied, "So long as Your Excellency is satisfied."

At that moment, an attendant brought over the tea and set it on the table between Fang Qian and Wu Yizhi.

Di Renjie said with a smile, "Gentlemen, please have some tea."

After thanking him, Fang Qian and Wu Yizhi both lifted their cups.

Seeing this, Di Renjie said happily, "This is fine tea I brought back from Jiangxi."

After tasting it, the two nodded together. "It truly is fine tea. Fine tea indeed."

Di Renjie laughed loudly twice and asked as if making casual conversation, "Lord Fang, are there any scenic sites or elegant places near Youzhou? I would very much like to pay them a visit."

Fang Qian paused before replying, "There are, my lord. Another day, I shall accompany you there."

Di Renjie laughed. "Good, good. Then it is settled."

Fang Qian grew even more suspicious and probed, "My lord, after returning home yesterday, I gave the relief funds matter further thought..."

Di Renjie interrupted him with a smile. "Ah, Lord Fang, today we speak