Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

With Lord Fang's thick skin, no one could out-stare him.

Before long, Chu Qinghan was defeated, her pretty face flushed pink, and she turned her head away, saying, "Lord Fang, please do as you wish!"

With that, she turned her slender waist and gracefully departed.

Fang Zheng looked at her departing figure, feeling somewhat helpless. It was rare to see a woman with such a strong character.

Coming here today to help seemed a bit like meddling.

However, since he was here, he had to get things done.

Fang Zheng pointed to the crowd and asked Chu Youyi, "Who here has been harassing you? Point them out and let me see."

Recalling what her sister had said earlier, Chu Youyi hesitated.

Although the man surnamed Ni was annoying, he had a considerable background. If she really caused trouble for Brother Fang, wouldn't that be her fault?

Thinking of this, Chu Youyi shook her head and forced a smile, "Brother Fang, let's just forget it. I didn't think things through enough. My sister and I can handle it."

"Stop talking nonsense! I'm already here. You can't let me make a wasted trip. Speak up!" Fang Zheng raised his voice slightly, "If you don't tell me, I'll just take everyone here away to save trouble."

Hearing Fang Zheng's somewhat unreasonable tone, Chu Youyi's heart trembled, and she couldn't help but say, "My sister told me that she just found out that person's identity is not low..."

"Speak."

"He is... the son of the Grand Secretariat Attendant Reader, named Ni Wenchun."

Ni Wenchun... Grand Secretariat Attendant Reader... Fang Zheng began to recall.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard had collected fairly comprehensive information on officials of the fourth rank and above. There was only one person named Ni in the Grand Secretariat, named Ni Chong.

This Ni Wenchun seemed to be his youngest son.

"I know this person. It's nothing, you don't need to be afraid."

Zhou Tie silently stepped forward and whispered, "Master, he does have some status. If we just imprison him in the Imperial Prison for pursuing a woman, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

"Hmm, indeed. Let's observe his behavior first. Even if his father comes looking for him later, we'll just say he was caught by an unranked officer, that we fired him, and then offer an apology."

"Apologize? Will that be useful?"

"What else do they want if I've already apologized?"

"Alright."

After Fang Zheng finished speaking, he asked Chu Youyi, "Has Ni Wenchun come today? Where is he?"

"He's over there, the one wearing green clothes. Those people around him are his friends. He brought those friends to block our door, making my sister and I afraid to go out," Chu Youyi pointed to a spot not far away.

Fang Zheng looked over and saw that it was indeed in the direction where Chu Qinghan was. At this moment, several people had surrounded her again.

"Come with me," Fang Zheng said as he strode forward.

Chu Qinghan was chatting with a few people, and Ni Wenchun was also talking incessantly, "Miss Chu, I have prepared many surprises for you today. Please do not refuse them when the time comes."

"That's right, Miss Chu. This poetry gathering was specially prepared by Brother Ni for you. I heard that you are not from the capital, so he is just doing his best as a host."

Chu Qinghan smiled faintly, "I dare not accept such praise. Young Master Ni, please don't say such things. Qinghan cannot bear it..."

"Sister," Before she could finish speaking, Chu Youyi had already led Fang Zheng closer.

When Ni Wenchun saw Chu Youyi, a trace of greed flashed in his eyes.

These sisters are truly beautiful. Every time he saw them, he couldn't help but feel affection. If he could possess these sisters...

Ni Wenchun's heart gradually burned with passion. Suddenly, his gaze swept over Fang Zheng. Seeing that although he was dressed in humble clothes, he had a handsome face and was close to Chu Youyi, he felt a bit jealous and couldn't help but ask, "This brother is..."

Before Fang Zheng could speak, Chu Qinghan interjected, "Young Master Ni, this is a friend of mine in the capital. I asked my younger sister to invite him. Please forgive him for entering without an invitation."

Ni Wenchun felt a little displeased, but on the surface, he was still generous, "It doesn't matter! It doesn't matter! Since he is a friend invited by Miss Chu, he must also be someone with hidden talents. May I ask what this brother's name is?"

"Fang Tangjing."

"Pfft..." Chu Qinghan and Chu Youyi covered their mouths and laughed at the same time.

The name Fang Tangjing inevitably reminded them of the events in Yuding City, which was truly a bit unbearable.

The sisters' laughter was like a room blooming with flowers, and the old perverts surrounding them were already stunned.

However, Ni Wenchun's face darkened, and his heart was filled with jealousy. He looked Fang Zheng up and down.

Just a commoner... It seems he has a close relationship with these sisters... Where did he pop out from?

"May I ask where Brother Fang is employed?" Ni Wenchun asked.

"Employed... Not really, I'm just lying at home," Fang Zheng revealed a 'flustered' expression.

Heh... heh!

Lying at home, isn't that a good-for-nothing?

As soon as these words came out, a slightly mocking smile appeared on the faces of the people around him.

Ni Wenchun continued to ask, "Then what is this brother's official rank?"

Fang Zheng scratched his head, "Uh... I don't have an official rank. Brother Ni, don't ask. I heard Qinghan say that there is a poetry gathering today, so I wanted to come and see the excitement and asked her to broaden my horizons."

Ni Wenchun suddenly clenched his fist, his eyes narrowed.

He hadn't seen this kid hanging around the Chu family's door for so long... Where did he come from?

Qinghan... I haven't even called her that intimately. What right do you, a nobody, have?

The jealousy in Ni Wenchun's heart grew even stronger, but he couldn't lose his demeanor with the beauty by his side. Suppressing the unhappiness in his heart, he cupped his hands and smiled, "It doesn't matter, a guest is a guest. Then please, Brother Fang, do as you please."

Fang Zheng smiled and cupped his hands in return.

Ni Wenchun raised his hands high and said, "Everyone, please allow me to say that today's poetry gathering is not just a simple poetry gathering, but one that I am holding for Miss Chu."

"As you all may not know, today is Miss Chu's birthday. She has only recently arrived in the capital and does not have many friends, so I have taken the liberty of holding this poetry gathering for her. For this, I have also specially invited Miss Chen Zhiyin to accompany us with music today. Then, the theme of this poetry gathering, how about we make it a birthday celebration? What do you all think?"

"Good!" A round of applause rang out below, but many people's expressions did not change, obviously a pre-arranged cheering squad.

Fang Zheng turned his head and said to Chu Qinghan in surprise, "It's your birthday today?"

Listening to the noisy congratulations around her, Chu Qinghan nodded helplessly.

How did Ni Wenchun know her birthday... He must have been followed when she went to the temple. This is really too much.

"Youyi, it's your sister's birthday, why didn't you tell me? I even came empty-handed," Fang Zheng said.

Chu Youyi stammered, "I forgot."

"Qinghan, I didn't bring a gift today, I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you next time."

Chu Qinghan smiled, "Lord Fang doesn't need to mind, it doesn't matter whether I celebrate my birthday or not."

Ni Wenchun was still standing on the stage, feeling delighted in his heart.

He had prepared such a surprise, surely the beauty was already overjoyed, right? If he added a grand gift later, the matter could be accomplished!

If he had the older sister, wouldn't the younger sister be a natural consequence?

He was imagining Chu Qinghan revealing a delighted expression when he saw her talking and laughing with that poor scholar the next second!

Ni Wenchun's face darkened...