Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

After Xiao Tao drafted the contract of indenture and handed it to Fang Zheng, he carefully examined it and nodded with satisfaction.

Shui Yibai and Qian Desheng were people of the Qian Kingdom and naturally were not protected by the laws of the Great Jing.

Therefore, this contract of indenture could not be a common one.

It could only rely on moral constraints.

The content above wasn't too excessive... it only used Shui Yibai's own father to swear an oath.

One was a loyal servant, and the other was his own daughter, so the binding force should be there.

However, he would still need to find someone to keep an eye on them both.

After preparing everything, Fang Zheng turned around and returned to Shui Yibai's room, untied her ropes, and took her by the hand to see Qian Desheng.

Her little hand being held, Shui Yibai naturally felt another wave of confusion.

Her face flushed with heat, and after being coaxed by Fang Zheng earlier, she had basically given up her ability to think.

Fang Zheng was still chattering in her ear: "Yibai, Qian Desheng will definitely be distraught, so you must try to persuade him to hand over all his money."

"This money, ah, is a disaster in his hands! It's useless in my hands too. I'll save it all up for you to use as your dowry in the future!"

Dowry? What dowry? Why did he mention a dowry?

Shui Yibai bit her lip tightly, her heart even more chaotic, more chaotic than a tangled mess!

When the two of them walked hand-in-hand in front of Qian Desheng, his eyes immediately widened!

At first, he was happy to see the princess unharmed.

But seeing that she was actually holding Fang Zheng's hand and looking shy, his anger suddenly flared up!

However, since his life was in the hands of the other party, he didn't dare to say anything harsh and could only glare at Fang Zheng.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng released Shui Yibai's hand and said with a smile, "Eunuch Qian, how is it?"

"The Third Princess is safe and sound, so we can fulfill our agreement now, right?"

Third Princess? Did the princess confess everything? Or did Fang Zheng force a confession?

Qian Desheng tried hard to size up Shui Yibai, and seeing that she didn't seem to be coerced, he said, "Lord Fang has good methods! Release me first, I have something to talk about with the princess!"

Fang Zheng stepped forward and released Qian Desheng.

As soon as he was untied, he immediately bowed to Fang Zheng and said in a low, respectful voice, "Thank you, Lord Fang... Could you, perhaps, let me say a few words with the princess."

Fang Zheng nodded and then turned to leave.

Seeing him leave, Qian Desheng immediately stepped forward to check Shui Yibai's condition.

Seeing that she didn't seem to have any injuries, but her eyes were exceptionally red, he immediately said anxiously, "Princess, that Fang Zheng didn't make things difficult for you, did he!"

Shui Yibai recalled how Fang Zheng had been holding her earlier, and her face gradually turned rosy, and she said in a low voice, "No."

Then she raised her head again: "Eunuch Qian, it's impossible for this princess to assassinate the emperor now."

"But Young Master... Fang Zheng, he promised me that he wouldn't hand us over."

"As long as you transfer all the wealth in your hands to him, he will help us get a new identity."

"Moreover, your cloth shop and residence have already been found out by him. Since he can find them out, others can definitely find them out too. It's too dangerous!"

"When he comes to ask you later, you just... tell him everything, consider it... this princess owing you!"

What's going on!?

Qian Desheng suddenly felt like he had been stabbed in the heart!

What happened to the princess!? Why is she siding with an outsider!?

And siding so fiercely!

Qian Desheng said anxiously, "Your Highness! Do you really trust that Fang Zheng! He is not a good person!"

"This old servant's life is yours, you can do whatever you want me to do, but you must not be deceived by Fang Zheng's sweet words!"

"He can't get much money by handing us over to the imperial court, what he's after is the money in our hands!"

"Once we give it all to him, he might sell us to the imperial court at the first opportunity!"

"Then he'll be making money from both sides!"

Hearing him "slander" Fang Zheng like this, Shui Yibai's face darkened, and she immediately retorted: "Impossible! He's not that kind of person!"

She usually stayed in the mansion, and occasionally went to the streets with Xiao Tao. Fang Zheng had always been very good to the servants in the mansion.

Especially to Xiao Tao, he gave her silver notes by the handful, and she saw it all.

He was so generous to a maid, how could he be so greedy?

He's stingy with me, definitely because I don't have a Peach Garden household registration!

Another knife stabbed into Qian Desheng's heart!

He endured the heartache and said excitedly: "Your Highness! You wouldn't have fallen in love with that Fang Zheng, would you!"

"He is not a good match, don't forget our identities!"

"He must be deceiving you with sweet words! To put it bluntly, this old servant has lived to this age and seen too many treacherous people inside and outside the palace. Fang Zheng is definitely not a kind person! He secretly shelters people from our Great Qian!"

"Forgive this old servant for speaking frankly, someone as daring as him definitely harbors bad intentions towards you!"

"If you are taken advantage of by him... I... how can this old servant have the face to meet the late emperor!"

What do you mean by taken advantage of?

Hearing this, Shui Yibai's face turned so red that steam was almost coming out of her head.

She said angrily and shamefully: "What nonsense are you talking about! This princess is also doing it for your own good, just tell me whether you'll give the money or not!"

Swish!

Another flying knife pierced Qian Desheng's heart.

Qian Desheng said sadly: "Okay... okay... If you want me to give it, of course I'll give it!"

"Now that our lives are in his hands, do we have a choice? But we can't give it all!"

"This old servant... has to leave you a way out!"

"No need! Fang Zheng said he'll save it for me, and this princess will help you get it back later!"

Princess! Where is your brain!?

Qian Desheng suddenly felt like ten thousand flying knives were stabbing him.

His heart was pierced with holes, and he seemed to have aged ten years, muttering, "Give... then give..."

Seeing him like this, Shui Yibai couldn't bear it, and said softly: "Eunuch Qian, this princess has no choice either."

"The Fang family has been kind to me, and after a period of time when it's safe, I'll find a way to send you away."

Qian Desheng smiled miserably.

The money is gone, so where the hell can I go? You're so infatuated with Fang Zheng that you shouldn't even be talking.

Shui Yibai bit her lower lip tightly and said sadly: "This princess will not forget the revenge for my father... This princess will find a way to break away from the Fang family."

Qian Desheng glanced at her and didn't say anything.

"It's all this princess's fault... I harmed you by acting on my own... ."

"Your Highness, don't say that, this old servant is willing to do anything for you..." Qian Desheng couldn't help but be moved and began to shed tears.

How proud a person the princess used to be.

The changes this year have been too great... she has even learned to self-reflect! It can be seen how difficult life is!

It seems that she hasn't given up on revenge, so I'll have to stay by her side and watch her.

Fang Zheng, who had been eavesdropping at the door, felt that he had heard enough, pushed the door open and entered...