Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Surrounded by onlookers, Li Yansong was carried away.

A look of relief and happiness lingered on his unconscious face.

Everyone who looked at him couldn't help but show a hint of sorrow.

To have such unfilial descendants! To actually curse him to die!

Lord Li was so old, yet he was angered to the point of fainting.

Finally, someone couldn't hold back any longer and howled, "Fang Zheng Yi! You are unfilial!! You actually cursed your uncle to die!"

"That's right! That's right! You still want to hide it even now!?"

"Your Majesty! Such an unfaithful and unfilial person, please punish him severely!"

Emperor Jing and Li Yuan Zhao, who knew the truth, both had their eyes twitch violently.

It's over, it seems to have come true!

Fang Zheng Yi also swallowed hard.

Things seemed to have exceeded expectations and were developing in a strange direction...

Then, his eyes unconsciously drifted towards Zheng Qiao and Zhang Dong Xiang.

The two met Fang Zheng Yi's eyes, and their bodies trembled simultaneously, feeling cold all over, and they quickly turned their heads away.

Don't look at me... Don't look at me...

"Enough! All of you be quiet!" Emperor Jing roared, then slammed his imperial desk forcefully, and the ministers immediately became silent.

"There's no need to discuss this matter any further, I have made my decision! From today onwards, Fang Zheng Yi is demoted to Tongpan of Jianjiang! Leave!"

After saying that, he waved his hand, and Guo Tianyang personally went down to lead Fang Zheng Yi away.

Fang Zheng Yi looked bewildered.

Li Yuan Zhao panicked. If Lao Fang leaves, what will I do?

Then, he kept winking at Emperor Jing, but Emperor Jing didn't even look at him.

..............

Fang Zheng Yi followed Guo Tianyang out of the palace gate.

He leaned against a large pillar and sighed, looking somewhat depressed.

It's good to be punished... If I'm punished, I won't have to worry anymore.

But what can I do in Jianjiang... I have no idea, and I don't know how long it will take to be transferred back.

Guo Tianyang came over and said with a smile, "Virtuous brother, why haven't you left yet?"

Fang Zheng Yi glanced at him: "Brother Guo, don't joke, His Majesty will definitely call me after the court session is over."

Guo Tianyang grinned: "Smart, virtuous brother is truly loved by His Majesty. His Majesty still wants to protect you even after causing such a big incident."

"Not at all, not at all, I'm far from being like Brother Guo!"

Guo Tianyang praised: "Virtuous brother has such courage... to dare to openly be an enemy of the officials. This old servant has spent most of his life in the palace, and I have never seen such a thing."

"Virtuous brother, aren't you afraid of being retaliated against?"

Fang Zheng Yi smiled slightly: "Brother Guo, this is called great love without affection. To be able to accomplish my ambitions, there will always be some sacrifices. If I'm afraid and want to take care of everyone, then there's no need to do anything."

"As long as I'm walking on the right path, what does it matter if I use any means? I'm soft-hearted and can't bear to see people starve to death."

Guo Tianyang's expression became serious, and he looked at Fang Zheng Yi with a complicated expression, then suddenly sighed: "Alas... This old servant also starved as a child."

"At that time, calling to the heavens brought no response, and calling to the earth brought no help. My mother starved to death, and my father knelt down and begged people to send our family into the palace."

"At that time, this old servant was thinking, why isn't there a high-ranking official who can come out and save the people from fire and water, and give my parents a mouthful of food..."

"Unfortunately... Not long after this old servant entered the palace, my biological father also starved to death..."

A bitter smile appeared on the corner of Guo Tianyang's mouth: "Now I have finally seen one, virtuous brother, this old servant admires you... You are a good official."

Fang Zheng Yi also felt a little emotional. It seemed that this old eunuch really had a lot of sad things.

Then, he patted Guo Tianyang on the shoulder and comforted him: "Brother Guo, please restrain your grief."

"Such things are half natural disasters and half man-made disasters. It's all the fault of these stupid officials, otherwise, who would be willing to cut themselves off if they had something to eat?"

Guo Tianyang suddenly straightened his body, took a step back, stared at Fang Zheng Yi, and pursed his lips tightly, regretting it in his heart.

This old servant is really a big fool! Why did I tell you such heartfelt words!

Damn Fang Zheng Yi!

"Brother Guo, I'm not targeting you! This is all just a feeling..." Fang Zheng Yi quickly added.

I believe you, my foot!

Fortunately, Guo Tianyang was well-cultivated and quickly returned to normal: "Virtuous brother is joking.... Then I'll go first, you wait here for His Majesty to summon you."

After saying that, Guo Tianyang turned around and left.

Fang Zheng Yi quickly went up and grabbed him, secretly stuffing a silver note into his hand.

He whispered: "Brother Guo, didn't His Majesty give you any hints? What is His Majesty's attitude now, and how was he feeling yesterday?"

Guo Tianyang touched the texture of the silver note, grinned again, and replied in a low voice: "I don't know."

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a hand reaching into his sleeve.

Guo Tianyang quickly retracted his hand and said repeatedly: "Don't worry, virtuous brother, don't worry!"

"In short, His Majesty won't treat you badly. I think His Majesty is in a good mood, there must be good things!"

Fang Zheng Yi retracted his hand and said: "Then, can I not go to Jianjiang? You see, I can't help much there, it's better to stay in the capital to do more things."

Guo Tianyang said with a bitter face: "Virtuous brother, His Majesty has spoken, if he wants you to go, you must go! This is definitely impossible to change, don't ask!"

"However.... If you want to stay a few more days, His Majesty should agree!"

"That's fine, Brother Guo, you go ahead, I'll wait at the entrance of the Imperial Study Room." After saying that, Fang Zheng Yi turned around and left.

Guo Tianyang shook his head as he watched his back, and turned around to leave.

Suddenly, he seemed to have remembered something and strode towards Fang Zheng Yi.

"Virtuous brother! Virtuous brother!"

Fang Zheng Yi turned his head, his face full of doubt: "What? Does Brother Guo have something else to say?"

Guo Tianyang smiled slyly and said furtively: "That... is Lord Li really your uncle?"

Fang Zheng Yi: "........."

You are in charge of the factory guards, don't you know who is related to whom in the court? Why are you asking me? That's strange!

"Isn't Brother Guo in charge of the factory guards? Is there a need to ask me about this?"

Guo Tianyang was a little embarrassed: "Tsk, I definitely wouldn't have believed it before, but now I really can't say for sure, the rumors outside are too rampant, and they all sound plausible!"

Fang Zheng Yi didn't know how to answer for a while.

"Uh... It wasn't before, but it is now, I don't even know if it is or not."

Guo Tianyang: "..........., Then is it or isn't it! You've confused this old servant!"

Fang Zheng Yi became a little impatient: "Just treat him as if he is!"

Guo Tianyang got the answer in his heart, and immediately clapped his hands, excitedly saying: "Hey! This old servant knew it! Lord Li is indeed deeply hidden, actually hiding so deeply."

"You go ahead, this old servant is leaving!"

Looking at Guo Tianyang's departing back, Fang Zheng Yi couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Could it be that Lord Li is really my uncle!?

Then, Fang Zheng Yi suddenly shook his head, and cold sweat came down.

Damn it, I almost believed it myself after telling so many lies!

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