Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

An hour later.

Inside Li Miaohan's room, a stealthy figure slowly climbed out of bed.

The beauty beside him had already fallen into a deep sleep.

Fang Zheng held his breath, picked up his shoes, and tiptoed towards the door.

He pushed open the door, which creaked.

Fang Zheng froze, slowly turning his head to see a shapely figure already sitting up.

Immediately following was a slightly displeased voice: "Husband, where are you going?"

"I'm getting up to pee," Fang Zheng said, quickly slipping away.

"Hmph, don't come back if you leave!" A pure white embroidered shoe flew after him, slamming against the now-closed door with a thud.

Outside the door, Fang Zheng, having narrowly escaped, let out a long breath.

He glanced down, still full of vigor.

Hiss... Tonight, I can only apologize to Miaohan; I have to rush to the next room and explain things one by one!

.....

At daybreak, Fang Zheng staggered out of Luo Ningxin's room, stretching languidly with a spirited expression.

An entire night of continuous fighting with enchantresses had wiped away the mental fatigue from the journey to the Jin Kingdom and back.

It has to be said that this donkey drug is indeed potent; it does make the body tired, but surprisingly, not sleepy.

Fang Zheng sat in the courtyard, pondering.

It's truly a good thing, but unfortunately, it requires kidney use; being a beast once or twice is enough.

Selling this kind of thing on a large scale in the market is clearly not appropriate; it hasn't been thoroughly researched yet. Wouldn't that be deceiving the people, seeking wealth and harming lives?

After all, the side effects are [still unclear].

After a while, servants began to call Fang Zheng for breakfast.

Breakfast was already prepared, consisting of light porridge and side dishes.

Li Miaohan and the others also came out of their rooms, all except Luo Ningxin giving Fang Zheng a displeased glance before sitting down.

Sleeping together and then running away in the middle of the night is truly inhumane.

Fang Zheng could only laugh awkwardly, asking Xiaotao, "Where are Qinghan and the others settled? Have they eaten this morning?"

"Qinghan, you call her so intimately. They are in the south wing," Xiaotao said calmly, sipping her porridge.

"Where are Qinghan and the others settled? Have they eaten this morning?" Shui Yibai repeated expressionlessly.

"Where are Qinghan and the others settled? Have they eaten this morning?" Li Miaohan sneered.

Only Luo Ningxin's expression was relatively normal.

Fang Zheng slowly buried his head in his bowl...

As expected, it wasn't that easy. The demon-subduing effect of the night didn't seem very good. Are women so jealous these days?

This is a patriarchal society!

If the wife is unruly, exert the husband's authority. If the wife is not virtuous, prepare to throw a fist. If the wife is disobedient, smash her skull with a strong hand...

Fang Zheng kept muttering to himself inwardly.

As a transmigrator, my upright values are truly a hindrance. I've spoiled the women in my family. My life is a bit of a failure...

After a difficult breakfast was finally finished, everyone dispersed.

Fang Zheng went straight to the south wing, to the two rooms there.

Standing at the door, Fang Zheng didn't rush in but pondered carefully.

After all, his previous attitude had been too forceful, scaring the two sisters. This time, he had to talk it over properly, explain some strategies, and break through them one by one.

Lest it end up with everyone being unwilling, making it even harder to deal with.

After thinking it through, Fang Zheng knocked on the door.

The door opened, and Chu Qinghan, dressed in a new outfit, stood gracefully at the entrance.

Wearing a light green dress, she looked radiant and charming.

Fang Zheng calmly admired her for a moment, then leisurely walked into the room with his hands behind his back, sitting down at the table.

Chu Qinghan looked a little nervous: "Sir Fang, is there something you need?"

Fang Zheng said: "It's still about the previous matter. How have you considered it?"

Chu Qinghan twitched her lips.

Consider? Is there any room for consideration? Either way, I'm marrying you... Why don't you just forcibly marry me, saving people from being caught in a dilemma?

"Sir Fang, weren't you joking before?" Chu Qinghan cautiously began to play dumb.

"Of course, I wasn't joking. Qinghan, I don't want you sisters to continue suffering outside."

"So, I spoke a bit hastily before. Of course, what I said before was all from the bottom of my heart. Now, I just want to ask you one thing: do you have any feelings for me in your heart?"

Chu Qinghan tugged at her clothes, her pretty face flushed.

How can I answer when asked so directly?

Extremely shy, Chu Qinghan finally shook her head with difficulty.

Fang Zheng's face darkened: "You can lie to me, but don't lie to yourself. Say it again."

"......"

Is there any point in you saying that?

Chu Qinghan was ashamed and indignant, her jade hands clenched tightly, and finally, she could only nod helplessly.

Fang Zheng slammed the table: "Good, then let's choose an auspicious day for the wedding. You didn't eat this morning, you must be hungry. I'll find someone to bring you something to eat."

With that, Fang Zheng was about to leave.

"Sir Fang... can you let me think about it some more?" Chu Qinghan said.

"What else is there to think about?" Fang Zheng stopped in his tracks.

Chu Qinghan shook her head for a while, her thoughts in disarray: "I don't know... Didn't you say you always respect women? Please give Qinghan some time."

Fang Zheng thought about it carefully.

Chu Qinghan has always been a very opinionated woman. Being so forceful all the time is not a good thing. What if it leaves a psychological shadow, that would be even worse.

So, he could only nod: "Alright, I naturally respect you. Take your time to consider."

"In a few days, I will prepare to return to the capital to see Zhao Linglong. I told her before that women in Da Jing can enroll in schools at will. I want to set up a women's school within Dongjiao University. If you are interested, you can come along."

"Really, a women's school?" Chu Qinghan placed her hands on her chest, her eyes filled with surprise.

"Of course, it's true. I always keep my word, a promise is a promise. I only said that to Linglong as a stopgap measure, but I didn't intend to deceive her. Although the current situation is not like that, things can be done with effort. We can work towards that direction," Fang Zheng said.

"Can it really be done?" Although Chu Qinghan admired Fang Zheng for being able to say these words from a woman's perspective.

But it was too shocking, she didn't even dare to imagine it.

Seeing the 'little stars' flashing in her eyes, Fang Zheng smiled: "If I make it happen, how about you willingly marry me?"

This... How did we get back to this topic again?

Chu Qinghan fell into confusion, but seeing Fang Zheng looking at her intently, her cheeks flushed again.

She bit her lower lip and raised her head: "Okay, it's a deal!"

Fang Zheng was overjoyed and pressed his advantage: "What about Youyi over there..."

"That's Youyi's business. She will decide for herself. Sir Fang, please leave. It's not appropriate for a single man and woman to be alone in a room."

For some reason, Chu Qinghan's pretty face stiffened, and she began to chase him away.

Fang Zheng could only leave awkwardly, looking at the closed door, his gaze shifting to the other side.

That girl Chu Youyi will be much easier to handle. If Chu Qinghan doesn't help, then I'll take matters into my own hands and come on strong!

....

When Chu Youyi's door opened, Fang Zheng rushed in directly without saying a word.

Seeing him standing in the room facing her without saying anything, Chu Youyi said hesitantly: "Brother Fang, what are you doing?"

"What else could I be doing?" Fang Zheng said seriously, "Youyi, seriously, I, Fang Zheng, like you. I liked you the first time I saw you."

"Ah...." Chu Youyi took two steps back, clutching her chest, her heart in chaos.

She never expected Fang Zheng to start confessing as soon as he entered the room.

"I know I'm cultured, of high status, and good-looking. You, on the other hand, are a commoner, uncultured, but you're not stupid, and you're not dull. Marrying me is just right."

"If you agree to marry me, I will wholeheartedly treat you well for the rest of my life."

"...." Chu Youyi's eyes glazed over.

"If you don't say anything, it means you agree. If you agree, it means you like me, which means you agree to marry me, right?"

"No, it's not...." Chu Youyi was on the verge of tears, having never experienced anything like this in her life, and she couldn't think straight.

Fang Zheng pressed closer step by step: "Youyi, don't make things difficult for yourself. Of course, it should be consensual on this issue. No one can force anyone. Before in the Jin Kingdom, I was just worried about you and your sister, so I said those things."

"If you don't agree, then I'll leave immediately, and I'll send someone to take you back to Yuding City, and we'll never see each other again."

"Now, I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to consider, and you give me an answer."

An incense stick?

Chu Youyi breathed rapidly, tears welling up in her eyes. How could she decide in such a short time? And he said we would never see each other again.

What about my sister? If I go back to Yuding City, will she stay in the capital and marry Sir Fang?

Three breaths had passed, and Fang Zheng suddenly strode up to Chu Youyi: "Time's up, give me a straight answer. Are you going to marry me or not?"

"I.... I... I... Isn't it supposed to be an incense stick?" Chu Youyi jumped up and down anxiously.

I've seen unreasonable people, but I've never seen anyone this unreasonable.

"Say it, your sister has already decided to marry me. If you don't agree, I'll send someone to take you back to Yuding City now."

"I... I'll marry you!"

.....