Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

"So fast? Doesn't Your Majesty want to rest a few more days after such a tiring journey?" Fang Zheng Yi asked in surprise.

The Jing Emperor said, "What? Haven't you had enough of being emperor? Don't you want to go home?"

Looks like he still has some thoughts. Isn't he testing me with his words?

Fang Zheng Yi frowned: "This subject doesn't mean that. There's no place like home, no matter how good it is outside. Moreover, this subject estimates that State Preceptor Paba and Ali Bai also have many things to discuss with Your Majesty."

"There's no need to discuss it here. I've seen enough of the scenery of Jin. Besides, this time I've been away for too long, far from the central government. Major and minor affairs are complex and cannot be put down for even a day. It's best to leave as soon as possible."

After the Jing Emperor finished speaking, he changed the subject: "Are the two women you married in the palace? Bring them here for me to see. I'm curious what kind of women are stronger than my daughter."

"No, no, Father, don't guess randomly. This was just an accident..." Cold sweat broke out on Fang Zheng Yi's forehead.

He raised his eyes and glanced at the Jing Emperor, seeing him staring straight at him without saying a word.

Fang Zheng Yi hardened his heart: "Please wait a moment, Father. This son will return soon."

Damn it, just look if you want!

Why not just come clean today? Anyway, it's a good thing. It's a good opportunity to strengthen my salted fish persona. It might save a lot of trouble later...

Before long, Fang Zheng Yi brought the Chu Qinghan sisters into the main hall.

Chu Qinghan and Chu Youyi were still in a daze, looking at the Jing Emperor on the dragon throne, somewhat unable to process what was happening.

Fang Zheng Yi quickly reminded in a low voice: "This is His Majesty. Don't stand there dumbfounded. Quickly pay your respects."

Chu Qinghan opened her mouth, her jade hands tightly gripping her waistband.

Chu Youyi was even more motionless.

Your Majesty... the Great Jing Emperor!?

Fang Zheng Yi had mentioned it briefly when he went to find them, and then they were dragged into the main hall without explanation.

The two women only felt that it was too dreamlike.

Being in the Jin Kingdom's palace, they were bowing to the Jing Kingdom's emperor....

In the end, Chu Qinghan was the first to react, pulling Chu Youyi to bow quickly.

"Commoner Chu Qinghan (Chu Youyi) greets Your Majesty."

The Jing Emperor said indifferently: "So you are also subjects of my Great Jing. Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Chu Qinghan helped Chu Youyi up, standing in place uneasily.

After a moment, the Jing Emperor asked: "Did Fang Zheng Yi force you two to marry him?"

Chu Youyi shook her head vigorously.

Chu Qinghan quickly said: "Replying to Your Majesty, there was no coercion."

"Then you are both willing?"

"Commoner... commoner..." Chu Qinghan stammered, unable to speak.

The Jing Emperor's status and lofty image were full of pressure in her eyes.

Even though she had been immersed in the business world for many years, in the face of such a vast difference, her nervousness was already evident.

More importantly, she didn't dare to speak carelessly. Fang Zheng Yi's identity was sensitive. If she said something wrong, it would be a great sin.

At this moment, Chu Qinghan inexplicably had an impulse... It would be great if she were her younger sister.

Chu Youyi was standing there like a silly goose.

Seeing Chu Qinghan mumbling for a long time without saying a complete sentence, the Jing Emperor asked again: "Do you know Fang Zheng Yi's identity?"

"Know... know."

Fang Zheng Yi was in a dilemma. He was the least able to explain. He couldn't possibly say that Ali Bai forced them on him.

Even if they were forced on him, why didn't you refuse?

If he continued to ask like this, it would be troublesome.

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng Yi quickly stepped forward: "Your Majesty! This matter has nothing to do with them. It's all this subject's fault. If Your Majesty wants to punish someone, then punish this subject alone."

The Jing Emperor's expression remained unchanged, completely unfathomable.

He waved lightly towards the Chu Qinghan sisters: "You may withdraw for now."

Fang Zheng Yi quickly whispered: "His Majesty is asking you to leave. Aren't you going?"

The Chu Qinghan sisters looked at Fang Zheng Yi with worry in their eyes.

Seeing him gently shake his head, they finally retreated helplessly.

The Jing Emperor said: "You have good eyes. Since these sisters are citizens of my Great Jing, why are they in the Jin Kingdom?"

"They were originally acquaintances this subject met in Yuding City, and later they settled in the capital. This subject heard that they wanted to do business in the Jin Kingdom, so this subject let them go with the envoy. I didn't expect the two countries to go to war and be trapped in the same place as this subject."

"So after you arrived in the Jin Kingdom and stabilized the situation, you started to become lustful, disregarding your wife and children at home, and messing around?" The Jing Emperor said sternly.

Fang Zheng Yi's throat tightened: "This subject's ideological awareness is not high... I'm relatively lewd. This subject pleads guilty!"

"....."

Seeing him so frank, the Jing Emperor was speechless.

The two were silent for a long time before the Jing Emperor spoke: "During the war between the two countries, you provided secret reports to the outside and protected the envoy internally. It can be said that you have made great contributions! The Jin Kingdom was completely defeated by the Great Jing. This achievement can be said to be unprecedented. Based on your merits, it would not be an exaggeration to ennoble you as a marquis or prime minister. But... that is a matter of state."

"But what I want to talk to you about is a family matter! You are a驸马(imperial son-in-law), and according to the rules, you should not be an official in the court. There has always been some pressure from below, but I felt that a genius like you should not be buried, and you are also family with me."

"But what about now? You messed around, are you worthy of Miaohan? Are you worthy of me! If this gets out, how will the subjects of the world view it? Where will I put my face!"

As the Jing Emperor spoke, he became stern, denouncing the scumbag.

"Father, I was wrong." Fang Zheng Yi began to play the emotional card without hesitation.

The Jing Emperor's breathing stagnated, and he laughed in anger: "Don't call me that. You are someone who has been an emperor. I can't afford it."

"You can afford it! Then Father is the father of the Jin Kingdom's emperor."

"? ? ?"

These words almost didn't shake the Jing Emperor, and he didn't react for a moment.

A inexplicable feeling arose in his heart, but seeing Fang Zheng Yi, he couldn't help but get angry again.

"I ask you, besides these two, are there any others?"

"Yes, there are three more at home, but Miaohan also knows." Fang Zheng Yi gave up.

"You... you..." The Jing Emperor covered his heart, feeling a little despair, "I entrusted the wrong person... I entrusted the wrong person! How could I marry my daughter to such a heartless man."

Fang Zheng Yi secretly curled his lips.

What the hell? I've become a heartless man, are you qualified to criticize me with your three palaces and six courtyards?!

My 21st century's unorthodox views, when finding women, I still have to suffer some condemnation from my conscience.

I'm much better than anyone else!

"I really want to castrate you..." The Jing Emperor suddenly blurted out.

Fang Zheng Yi was horrified: "This subject will accept whatever punishment you give me, but please leave me a whole corpse."

Seeing him trembling, the Jing Emperor took a deep breath: "Tell me, what should be done about this matter?"

Fang Zheng Yi silently took two steps back, and said solemnly: "This subject's sins are profound. I request to resign from the positions of Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Zhan Shi (Crown Prince's tutor). The court should never employ me again. Please, Your Majesty, grant my request."

The Jing Emperor's body shook.

His original intention was to have Fang Zheng Yi drive away those women, and then it would be over. This kid actually resigned from his official position? And never to be employed again!

"Are you also thinking of resigning from your position as 驸马(imperial son-in-law)?" The Jing Emperor roared.

"This subject and Miaohan are deeply in love and are as loving as ever. There is absolutely no such possibility!" Fang Zheng Yi said.

"Well said, I believe you! I can give you another chance. Go back and clean up your relationship with the other women, and I will pretend that nothing happened. The credit for this great victory will still be yours, and you will be promoted and ennobled as you should be. How about that?"

"This subject requests to resign from my official position, so that my merits and demerits will offset each other!" Fang Zheng Yi said decisively.

The Jing Emperor said in shock: "Just for the sake of a few women, you don't want your current status?"

"That's right, I don't want it!"