Even Yan Xiu stared at Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan in shock. He really couldn't understand, why would the proud Chi Guyan suddenly extend such an invitation to Fang Zhengzhi?
Sit at the same table!
Yan Xiu wasn't a person who valued family background, but, these two people in front of him...
One was the daughter of the Divine Constabulary of the Northern Lands, the number one talent of the Great Xia Dynasty, Double Dragon Roll Champion, the designated person for the future First Marshal of the Great Xia Dynasty.
The other one?
He was just a scholar born in a remote village, and had never even entered a Hall of Dao.
These two people, no matter how one looked at it, it was impossible for them to have any interactions?
Furthermore, most importantly...
Not long ago, Chi Guyan had even sent out a criminal demand order. There was no need to guess the intention behind her words. But now …
Wasn't her change in attitude a little too fast?
Just because Fang Zhengzhi attained the River of Trust Capital Double Roll Champion?
No matter how one looked at it, it didn't seem possible.
"Don't tell me … there really is some unspeakable secret between them?" For the first time, Yan Xiu felt as if his brain wasn't enough.
And the officials of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies all had their mouths agape. A mere double roll champion of the capital examination, why would he receive such treatment?
That kind of position...
Other than the master of the Divine Constabulary, probably only people of status like King Duan and the Crown Prince could sit there?
A commoner...
Why?
...
Fang Zhengzhi actually wanted to ask why too. Because, the moment Chi Guyan spoke, he felt the deep meaning behind her words.
Looking at Chi Guyan's clear and bright eyes.
It's lonely at the top?
It really is so high!
As the saying goes, there is no greater disaster than being discontented, no greater blame than one's desire. Therefore, it is always enough to be content. The meaning was very clear. The root of all disasters and mistakes was not knowing how to be content.
Chi Guyan's invitation seemed to be elevating him, giving him the highest honour. It felt as if the scenery was infinitely good, but this scenery was already nearing dusk.
Did he have the ability to sit at the main seat?
Of course not.
Hence, Fang Zhengzhi's current situation was just like what she said, lonely at the top. Furthermore, it was a bone-chilling cold.
At this point, he suddenly understood why Chi Guyan had sent out that piece of paper. From the beginning, Chi Guyan had purposely made herself look superior.
If not for that criminal demand order. Naturally, the matter of the scholars from the five capitals heading to the River of Trust Capital wouldn't have happened, and there wouldn't have been such a difficult capital examination.
But …
He had once again taken down the River of Trust Capital Double Roll Champion.
Chi Guyan did not wish to see such an outcome. Hence, Chi Guyan once again made herself stand at the top during the banquet.
But this time …
It was way too high.
If he were to sit down, all the talents in the Great Xia Dynasty would probably be unhappy.
The final result was obvious. The entire Northern Desert, or even the entire Great Xia Dynasty, wanted to sit in this position. Those who wanted to make a name for themselves would challenge Fang Zhengzhi. Then, they would shout to the whole world, "Look, I defeated Fang Zhengzhi, who was sitting on the main seat of the Divine Constabulary banquet …"
How domineering! How satisfying!
As for Fang Zhengzhi? Undoubtedly, he was a stepping stone that all the scholars in the world wished to step on.
When the stepping stone was stepped on time and time again, until it lost its value, it would probably be sent flying with a kick.
At that time, whether he would die or be crippled …
It was really hard to say.
Fang Zhengzhi could understand this point. After a moment of shock, Chi Hou and the officials from the five capitals naturally understood this point. Hence, they thought of Chi Guyan's criminal demand order not long ago, and thought of Chi Guyan's action of specially pointing out Fang Zhengzhi at the beginning of the banquet …
Then. The shock on their faces slowly turned into mockery and mockery.
Lu Yusheng didn't understand. But, he understood. Because, he could already see the heated glint in the eyes of the surrounding scholars.
That was the cold glint of a wild beast seeing its prey.
At this moment, Yan Xiu also reacted. His lips moved. Just as he prepared to open his mouth to stop Fang Zhengzhi, he saw Fang Zhengzhi lightly shake his head at him.
Fang Zhengzhi naturally knew that rejecting was the worst thing to do.
Not mentioning the fact that if he rejected, Chi Guyan would accuse him of "not knowing what's good for him", just rejecting was probably something he couldn't do.
If he was Chi Guyan.
Then, he would definitely invite her once, twice, thrice …
When that time came, in front of the world, Chi Guyan would naturally be known as a meritorious and virtuous person. And himself? He would probably be a sinner condemned by thousands of people?
Similarly, he would be condemned by everyone.
The difference was, one would be condemned while standing at a high place, the other would be condemned while falling into a deep valley.
"Dead end!"
Sitting up was death, not sitting was also death!
"Young Master Fang, please!" When Chi Guyan saw that Fang Zhengzhi didn't move, she once again bowed slightly. That posture was definitely that of a supreme general thirsting for talent.
When the surrounding officials at the banquet saw this scene, they all nodded repeatedly.
"Double Dragon Roll Champion, shocking the world, indeed lives up to his reputation!"
"A double roll champion in the capital examination already has such treatment. If we are able to achieve meritorious service in the Northern battlefield, I really wonder what will happen?"
"A tiger daughter from a family of generals, Chi Hou has indeed taught her well!"
No one cared about why Fang Zhengzhi was sitting in the main seat. Because, they saw that he was truly a talented general who used his abilities to his advantage.
At this moment, Chi Hou also stood up from his seat and nodded slightly towards Fang Zhengzhi, his expression as warm as the spring breeze.
Fang Zhengzhi knew that one of his feet had already truly stepped into the gates of hell. At the Divine Constabulary's great banquet, he was merely a straw that could be kneaded by anyone.
His power was too weak.
Timing, geography, people …
He didn't have a single advantage.
Eight years ago, when he was dealing with the golden situation that Chi Guyan had set up, he managed to stall for time and received the help of the timing. Then, he used the geography of the passage below the stage and escaped unexpectedly.
Naturally, he could escape to the heavens.
But now?
In a situation where he had nothing, how could he break out of this dead end?
Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Guyan who was just inches away from him. Feeling the faint smile in that pair of clear and bright eyes, he suddenly had a feeling that perhaps, from the start to the end, he had never escaped from Chi Guyan's palm.
From the beginning with the criminal demand order. Then, the Divine Constabulary's invitation to the scholars who passed the first-class roll in the River of Trust Capital.
Everything was within Chi Guyan's control.
And he, step by step, had walked into the dead end that Chi Guyan had set up.
A slight cool breeze blew past, gently blowing up Chi Guyan's beautiful hair. The corners of her dress fluttered slightly. Very beautiful. Like the most breathtaking flower in the wind, causing one to be intoxicated.
But, this flower carried sharp thorns that flickered with a cold light.
Fang Zhengzhi suddenly had an impulse.
An impulse to pluck out all the thorns on this flower …
One by one, pull them all out!
Just like the clothes she wore.
Finally, all that was left was a delicate and beautiful, unparalleled flower bud. And, her blooming, was completely controlled by a single thought of his.
A thought to bloom, a thought to wither.
Since he was going to die anyway, then what was there to be afraid of?
Since it was a dead end, why not just die to the end?
The wind was howling, the water was cold. Once the warrior left, he would never return …
As he thought about this, Fang Zhengzhi's eyes suddenly lit up. Then, this spot of light expanded at a terrifying speed in his eyes, as if he had suddenly seen the brightest ray of light in the darkness.
"Got it!"
Didn't Chi Guyan want him to feel the loneliness at the top?
Then, he would stand even higher, stand at a height that even Chi Guyan couldn't control.
Fang Zhengzhi felt that he was gambling. He was gambling that Chi Guyan didn't want him to die temporarily. Even though he wasn't completely confident in this point. But he was still 90% sure.
After all, with Chi Guyan's power and status.
If she really wanted him to die.
He would have died eight years ago, why would he wait until today?
She wanted him to feel the coldness at the top, but didn't want him to die immediately. This was the state of mind of a hunter.
There was an ancient saying: A successful hunter, when he catches a terrifying prey for the first time, would not let the prey die immediately. Instead, he would use all sorts of methods to provoke the prey and see its reaction. Because. He needed to understand the habits of the prey.
Then, to catch more prey of the same species.
No matter what Chi Guyan was thinking, but, one thing was certain.
She didn't want him to die yet …
If that was the case, then what was there for him to be afraid of?!
Once one thought connected, all thoughts would be connected. Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Guyan, who was right in front of him. He looked at her eyes that were as bright as the stars, and his lips slowly curled into a smile.
This smile was very bright, just like the spring after the snow melted.
...
Chi Guyan was very close to Fang Zhengzhi, so close that she could feel his breathing. Because, she had to make sure that her words reached Fang Zhengzhi's ears.
Furthermore …
She couldn't let a third person hear her.
Hence, this was the limit of what she could do.
Then, she saw the depressed Fang Zhengzhi smile. Furthermore, it was a very bright smile.
She really didn't understand how this shameless thief could still laugh at a time like this. Could it be that he had given up struggling?
Just as she was thinking about this, she suddenly felt a warmth in her hand.
Then, she looked down …
There was another hand on her hand?!
The hand was very big, but it wasn't rough. It didn't have the calluses that her father's hand had from fighting for a long time. On the contrary, it felt warm and smooth.
Furthermore, she could feel that when the big hand held her small hand, it seemed to have purposely rubbed against it.
That seemed like a caress …
"Shameless thief, how dare you!" Chi Guyan cursed in her heart, and instinctively wanted to retract her hand. However, the big hand was very strong, and it held her small hand tightly.
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