Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Fang Zheng was completely dumbfounded.

In the heat of the moment, during that urgent pushing and shoving, one of his hands had landed on Xiaotao's chest and remained there, frozen in place.

He hadn't expected Xiaotao to be so daring.

She came right out and declared her intentions, leaving Fang Zheng, who was usually unfazed by anything, completely taken aback.

"You... you... I was originally thinking of finding you a good family to marry into when you grew up..."

"Then you're forcing me to die! If you want me to die, I can die right now."

"Marry someone else? I'll never marry anyone else in my life. You kissed me, and even..."

As Xiaotao spoke, she couldn't help but look down and was stunned to see Fang Zheng's hand on a certain indescribable location.

Fang Zheng snapped out of his daze and quickly tried to withdraw his hand.

Unexpectedly, Xiaotao swiftly grabbed his hand, pressing it down firmly, and said fiercely, "You've kissed me, you've touched me, you've ruined my innocence! You have to take responsibility for me."

"......"

In a daze, Fang Zheng's gaze caught sight of several shadowy figures lurking nearby.

Damn it! Those voyeurs, they're all going to pay for this later!

Coming back to his senses, Fang Zheng looked at Xiaotao, who resembled a little lioness, and helplessly reached out to pull her into his arms.

He gently patted her back, comforting her, "I understand, I understand. I really can't control you anymore."

Xiaotao didn't say anything, and before long, faint sobs could be heard again.

Fang Zheng felt a pang of heartache. "Don't cry, your crying makes my heart ache."

To hell with being just a sister!

Marrying one is marrying, marrying a few more is still marrying. In my past life, I was a poor wretch with no choices.

In this life, I'm powerful and successful, I want it all!

I'm not the only man in the world who is attracted to multiple women.

As a successful person, being able to flexibly adjust one's values and morals is a basic skill.

He quickly figured it out after a moment of hesitation.

Besides following him, what other choice did Xiaotao have... Who else could protect her for the rest of her life besides him?

Then so be it!

Xiaotao raised her head and asked cautiously, "Then... what do you mean by that?"

Fang Zheng gently stroked her hair and said softly, "What else could I mean? Your meaning is my meaning."

Xiaotao smiled brightly and leaned against Fang Zheng's chest once more.

The two fell into silence for a moment.

"You were bold today. If I don't keep an eye on you, you become more and more wild!"

"It's all because you taught me well, young master."

"......"

After a long time, Fang Zheng felt a little suffocated.

He gently pushed Xiaotao away and said, "Go back and rest first. There are still a few people over there I need to teach a lesson to."

Xiaotao reluctantly got up and quietly agreed.

Her face was already as red as a big apple, and she left the courtyard with light steps.

Fang Zheng looked towards the corridor with an unfriendly expression and roared, "All of you, get over here!"

Several figures cautiously approached Fang Zheng.

Zhang Biao, Luo Ningxin, and Shui Yibai.

Fang Zheng stroked his chin and first looked at Zhang Biao, "Zhang Biao! You son of a bitch, you dare to watch anything, huh?"

Zhang Biao lowered his head. "Oh, I only came when I heard the noise. I sent the others back."

"Wishing the young master to become a驸马 (imperial son-in-law) and for lovers to finally be together!"

"Fuck!"

Fang Zheng was amused and angry. "You can even say auspicious words now?"

"I heard you were going to marry a princess, so I made that up all afternoon," Zhang Biao said with a silly smile. "Today, Xiaotao finally said what's been on her mind, young master. Everyone in the county is saying Xiaotao is the mistress of the house. It's no use pretending to be blind."

"Don't be afraid of marrying a wife. As long as you keep practicing with me, you can marry ten without a problem. You're getting them handed to you, so enjoy it!"

"Are you deliberately here to piss me off?... Get out!"

Fang Zheng cursed.

Zhang Biao chuckled twice and turned to leave.

Only Luo Ningxin and Shui Yibai remained in place.

Fang Zheng looked at the two women standing gracefully before him, each with a different expression, and felt a headache coming on.

The princess's unique status was really troublesome... He would have to explain things again.

"You all know what happened. What do you want to say?"

Luo Ningxin said with some worry, "This concubine has nothing to ask, but only wants to know... after marrying the princess..."

"I won't abandon you, I won't give you up."

"This concubine understands." Luo Ningxin smiled and gave a slight bow before turning to leave.

Fang Zheng shifted his gaze.

Only Shui Yibai remained, twisting the hem of her clothes, hesitatingly saying, "I... I want to ask, when you interrogated Eunuch Qian last time, when you said you were marrying the princess, were you talking about me?"

Fang Zheng's face instantly fell, but the next moment he quickly plastered on a smile.

He got up and pulled Shui Yibai into his arms, saying softly, "What do you think?"

"It seems... not?"

"You're so silly, always muddleheaded. I don't know what you're thinking about?"

Shui Yibai looked up. "So, you were talking about me?"

Fang Zheng smiled, gently stroking her back.

He didn't want to lie, otherwise, wouldn't he become a scumbag?

But if there was a misunderstanding... he could choose not to explain.

Fang Zheng said softly, "You're very special. You're different from other women."

"Your identity is indeed a trouble. You'll have to use the identity of Bai Yi when traveling outside in the future, otherwise, you'll be killed if people find out."

"Also, the princess of Da Jing... I don't know what you think in your heart. If there are conflicts in the future..."

Shui Yibai obediently nodded. "I know... I won't say anything, and there won't be any conflicts. I'm already satisfied with my current life."

Fang Zheng suddenly felt a little ashamed and tightened his grip on Shui Yibai in his arms. "I'm making you suffer. But don't worry, once you enter the Fang family, there won't be so many rules and regulations, upper and lower classes. Everyone will be treated equally."

"I don't want you to suffer. Sooner or later, I'll find an opportunity to make it up to you with an eight-carriage sedan and everything else."

"I know."

Shui Yibai looked up, her eyes sparkling. "Can you really make it up to me?"

Alas, I don't know. I have to find a way to win over my father-in-law first.

But with my skills, there will always be a chance to win him over in the future. Isn't making contributions easy for me?

Fang Zheng solemnly nodded. "Definitely, believe me."

"I believe you." Shui Yibai smiled and leaned closer to his chest.

Fang Zheng lovingly stroked her hair. "It's getting late, go back and rest first."

Finally, everyone was sent away.

Fang Zheng leaned back on the reclining chair and let out a long sigh.

He looked at the moon and smiled foolishly.

What a nuisance. There should still be storms and waves waiting for me later...

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