Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Seeing the fear in the faces of the Chu Qinghan sisters, Fang Zheng felt a sense of foreboding.

He had intended to be quick and direct, but it seemed his directness had frightened them.

Fang Zheng softened his tone and said gently, "I was being abrupt, but since we're being open and honest... Qinghan, I have feelings for you. From the moment I first saw you, it felt like I had met you countless times in past lives. Plus, we've been through so many dangers together, it's hard not to be moved. If I'm lying, may lightning strike me."

"Oh, and the same goes for Youyi." Seeing that Chu Youyi was also staring blankly at him, Fang Zheng quickly added.

Then, continuing shamelessly, he said, "Of course, I believe in true love, and I'm definitely not a lecherous person! It's impossible for me to covet the beauty of you sisters. I have face blindness; I can't even tell if a woman is beautiful or not."

"And I don't believe you haven't been moved by me, even a little bit, even for a moment?" Fang Zheng gradually moved closer to Chu Qinghan.

Chu Youyi's brain rebooted, and she was utterly bewildered on horseback.

Meanwhile, Chu Qinghan's face had turned an unimaginable shade of red, almost dripping blood, as she bit her lower lip hard.

Although she felt a strange flutter in her heart, his blatant words made it difficult to answer.

After struggling for a long time, she finally squeezed out two words through her teeth: "No, I haven't."

Having said that, she lowered her head deeply, afraid to meet Fang Zheng's eyes.

No? Saying it so reluctantly, there must be something!

The three were now riding side by side, and Fang Zheng slowly leaned his head towards Chu Qinghan's ear: "Are you playing hard to get with me?"

Chu Qinghan felt a warmth near her ear, shrank her jade-like neck, and felt a soft, tingling sensation all over her body.

"I'm not!" Chu Qinghan said, her breathing quickening.

"Then what do you mean? I'll take it that you're making the decision for Youyi. Tell me."

Chu Qinghan shook her head desperately, her mind filled with images of marrying Fang Zheng as a concubine and being treated like a beast of burden.

Or perhaps one day, if the princess was unhappy, she would be whipped to death by the servants.

"No... you're a驸马 (imperial son-in-law), it's absolutely impossible."

"So, you're only unwilling because of my status? If I weren't a 驸马 (imperial son-in-law), you would be willing?" Fang Zheng pressed closer.

Chu Qinghan stammered, not knowing how to answer.

Such a shameful question was laid bare, with so many people around, she really wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Fang Zheng said, "I know you may have concerns, but I've already resolved all your worries."

"The princess is a generous and gentle woman. In my house, there's no such thing as a distinction between wife and concubines. Everyone is the same. I've always respected women. Haven't you and Youyi noticed that?"

"No... we haven't."

"This time doesn't count."

"....."

The scene fell silent, and Fang Zheng sighed: "You don't have to rush to answer. The road back is still long, so think about it slowly."

"How about we discuss it after we return to Taoyuan County?"

What else could they do? His tone was so firm, it seemed they had no choice.

Chu Qinghan and Chu Youyi nodded with difficulty.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng felt greatly relieved.

This was the first time he had used such a forceful attitude to pressure two women.

If he had been this assertive in his previous life, he probably would have found a girlfriend long ago.

The two women fell into deep thought, and Fang Zheng spurred his horse forward.

Just as he raised his head and tugged on the reins, he was met with a face of utter shock.

The owner of the face stared with a wide-open mouth, unable to recover for a long time.

Fang Zheng's head buzzed: "Your... Your Highness, when did you arrive?"

"Wonderful, truly wonderful!" Li Yuanzhao clapped expressionlessly, and mocked, "Oh... Lao Fang, you have two faces! I've learned something!"

After he finished speaking, he spurred his horse towards Emperor Jing's position.

He had originally wanted to chat with Fang Zheng, but he didn't expect to see him flirting with common women here.

And looking like he was having so much fun... Miaohan is marrying such a beast; she's entrusted herself to the wrong person!

Seeing him run away, Fang Zheng exclaimed in alarm: "Your Highness, let me explain!"

"I won't listen! I won't listen! Go back and explain to Miaohan."

"One hundred boxes of hand grenades!"

Li Yuanzhao pulled on the reins, turned around, his expression gradually becoming ambiguous, and slowly stretched out his hand, splaying his five fingers: "Five hundred! Plus one hundred new-generation firelocks."

"Just one hundred boxes, take it or leave it. You can just kill me."

"Then... alright!"

Fang Zheng felt like he was bleeding, inexplicably cut, he was too engrossed in the act just now and didn't realize this kid was eavesdropping.

"Your Highness, did you need me for something?"

Li Yuanzhao looked around, and said in a low voice; "Just now, Father Emperor told me that he wants you to rest for a while, and then promote you again later. I'm just letting you know."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Fang Zheng cupped his fist, and said weakly: "I really don't want to do it anymore. It doesn't matter if I don't get promoted."

"Damn! What am I going to do if you run away? You forget your brothers once you have women. Are you even human?" Li Yuanzhao widened his eyes, "We just made military contributions, and the glorious days are coming. Are you just going to run away by yourself?"

"Alright, alright, I didn't say I wouldn't do it. Just decide how it's going to be."

Although he said he didn't want to do it, Fang Zheng still felt a great sense of comfort in his heart.

It seemed that His Majesty didn't have any thoughts, and the Crown Prince was even opening his heart to him.

They say that there are no fathers and sons in the imperial family, and that royal emotions are indifferent, but Fang Zheng and Emperor Jing had been together for a long time, and he could clearly and truly feel that sincere emotion.

Nothing was more precious than this emotion.

Moreover, there would be more changes in the future, and he couldn't just sit idly by.

"Then, during the time I'm gone, did His Majesty say who will take over the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

"He didn't say."

"Why doesn't Your Highness try it? I'm really worried if it's in someone else's hands."

"That's not a problem, but what are you planning to do? Are you going straight back to Taoyuan County?"

Fang Zheng pondered: "That's not possible. I think there might still be some things to deal with at Dongjiao University."

"The reason I was able to get the news from the Jin Kingdom to Great Jing was because of a woman. I can't be indebted to her. There are still many things to do this time I go back."

"Of course, I'll go back to Taoyuan County to rest for a few days first. I don't know anything about the situation in the county. They'll go astray if I don't manage them for two days!"

Li Yuanzhao remained noncommittal, and his gaze turned to the Chu Qinghan sisters.

"What about them? What are you planning to do?"

"Marry them."

"How are you going to explain it to Miaohan?"

"Explain on my knees."

Fang Zheng felt a little ashamed. Li Miaohan was fine... her heart was all focused on the child.

But the emotions of other women had to be taken care of as well... Although male chauvinism reigned supreme, he was, after all, a 21st-century positive energy person, a student of Internet male virtue.

I hope everyone learns male virtue as well as I do.

He still had to spread the love evenly!

Now that Emperor Jing's side was fine, after returning to the county, he would close the door and make up for all the ceremonies he owed them one by one.

"By the way, Your Highness, I need your help with one more thing."

"Do you remember Yang Fanfan being sent to govern Pingwan County? I sent Embroidered Uniform Guards to be stationed in Pingwan County. I don't know the situation there yet, so please help me pay attention to it."

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(Some people say this is a harem novel, which is ridiculous. When harem novels take people in, there's no complex feeling of guilt. This doesn't fit the positive energy values of the platform at all, so I would call this a... pure love novel. Clap if you understand!)