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The loft that Ping Yang arranged was only a small courtyard away from the location of the birthday banquet.
This was the loft that she had specially chosen. Her goal was to open the door of the loft when Fang Zhengzhi screamed in pain.
Hence, when Ping Yang let out such a shocking scream in the loft, those who were seated at the birthday banquet naturally heard it clearly.
For example, King Duan, Lin Xinjue, and the Chief Imperial Messenger of the Imperial Academy, Han Changfeng.
Even Chi Guyan, who was reading a book in another small courtyard, heard Ping Yang's voice. Her starry eyes looked towards the direction of the loft curiously.
"That shameless thief... what did he do to Ping Yang?"
Chi Guyan's first thought was that Ping Yang must have suffered in the hands of Fang Zhengzhi. This was not out of her expectations. However, she was curious as to what Ping Yang had suffered to cause her to scream so miserably.
When King Duan and Han Changfeng heard Ping Yang's voice, they quickly exchanged glances. Both of them saw the murderous intent in each other's eyes.
As for the other guests, they quickly looked at the loft opposite them.
Then, they all saw the small courtyard in front of the loft filled with servants, soldiers and servants kneeling on the ground.
They did not understand what had happened.
But...
They all heard Princess Ping Yang's words, "Fang Zhengzhi, I will definitely kill you!"
Hence, their gazes naturally landed on a youth wearing a blue long robe standing at the door of the loft. Because, that person was Fang Zhengzhi.
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Fang Zhengzhi, who had just escaped from the loft, naturally heard this voice. He was slightly curious. Who was that naked girl in the loft?
Why could she call out his name?
Did he know her?
As he thought about this, Fang Zhengzhi once again recalled the appearance of the girl in the loft. He vaguely felt that the girl seemed somewhat familiar. Especially that pair of crystal clear eyes.
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi did not have too much time to think about this problem.
This was because there was an even bigger problem in front of him.
He saw the servants kneeling in the courtyard. Soldiers and servants.
These people naturally would not kneel to him.
Then...
There was only one possibility, and that was that these people were all kneeling for the girl in the pavilion.
This was not difficult to guess. Fang Zhengzhi had spent some time in Flame Capital City. He knew very well that the people of this world had a very strong concept of class.
Thinking back to the scene in front of the mansion, when the young girl fell off the horse, everyone's expression seemed to be a little strange and terrified. Then, when the young girl rushed towards the pavilion. All of them followed him with all their might.
At that time, he didn't think too much about it. He just thought that the acrobatic girl was embarrassed after falling off the horse, and the maids were busy preparing for the birthday party.
Now that he thought about it, he suddenly seemed to understand.
That young lady was not an acrobat. She was the true owner of Tranquil Sun Manor!
That was the only explanation for this scene.
So, the truth was that when these people saw the young lady fall off her horse and get wet, they all panicked and followed behind her. Then, when they arrived at this pavilion, they all knelt on the ground and refused to get up.
They did not disperse immediately.
This kind of attitude and method meant that everyone was waiting to receive punishment for the lack of protection.
The master fell down in her own courtyard?
As a servant, they did not protect the master at the first instance.
This was a crime!
In this world, even if the master accidentally fell off the horse, the servants and maids would kneel for a long time. Their purpose was to take responsibility for the master's mistake.
This was the difference between a superior and a subordinate.
Fang Zhengzhi did not like this concept of class. Because, in such a society. No matter how good the servants were, they could still be killed because of a moment of displeasure.
There was no need for a reason.
Just like himself, a commoner from a mountain village.
Then, no matter how talented he was. He would not be valued by the nobles and nobles. They would prefer the nobles who were on the same level as them. This was a kind of arrogance that came from deep within their bones.
No nobles would ever think of themselves as equal to a commoner from a mountain village.
Just like humans and dogs. No matter how smart a dog was, it was still a dog. Humans would only think of it as a smart dog. They would not treat it as an equal.
In the eyes of the nobles, there was not much difference between a commoner from a mountain village and a dog.
An era was a different world.
Fang Zhengzhi understood this. The former village chief of the Southern Mountain Village, Meng Bai and Li Zhuangshi also understood this. That was why they risked their lives to participate in the Law of Dao examinations.
Because they wanted to escape from this fate.
Pass the Law of Dao examinations, enter the Imperial Court, and become a superior!
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi's thoughts were different from Li Zhuangshi and the rest. He understood this logic, but he did not agree with it. The viciousness of the Imperial Court, the darkness of the bureaucracy.
He did not even need to experience it to understand it.
So …
All along, Fang Zhengzhi's thought was to pass the Law of Dao examinations, obtain a "scholarly title" in this world, marry a wife, and return home to lead a leisurely life.
Carefree, leisurely.
This had always been Fang Zhengzhi's dream. For this dream, he needed many things, such as silver …
However, Fang Zhengzhi now had to face a difficult problem.
His little life seemed to be in danger!
Because …
A moment after the sound came from the loft, Fang Zhengzhi saw the soldiers who were kneeling on the ground stand up in unison. Then, there was a "Clang!", the crisp and orderly sound of swords being drawn.
A cold glint flashed.
Fang Zhengzhi's first thought was to run.
However, not long after this thought arose, it was quickly extinguished. Because, other than the soldiers in the small courtyard, there were already even more soldiers surging in like ants from outside the small courtyard.
These soldiers were dressed the same as the soldiers in the small courtyard, but, their weapons were not quite the same. On their backs, they all carried a type of bow with white feathers.
"Woosh!"
The orderly sound of bowstrings rang out.
In the blink of an eye, three rows of archers had instantly pulled their metal bows to the fullest. On the walls of the small courtyard, as well as at the entrance of the small courtyard, it was densely packed.
Too fast …
As if they had long been secretly guarding the surroundings of the small courtyard. This kind of change in the scene was definitely incomparably fast. Furthermore, these soldiers' training was incomparably rigorous.
The air seemed somewhat stifling, as a vast and boundless killing intent filled the air above the small courtyard.
And from not too far away, rumbling footsteps could be heard. Evidently, there were still more soldiers hurrying over here.
Fang Zhengzhi did not know that these soldiers had long been prepared by Ping Yang.
However, there was a slight deviation in the plot. Originally, these soldiers were prepared to capture Fang Zhengzhi after he jumped out of the bathtub, and then viciously flog him in front of the guests.
But now …
Their goal was to surround and kill Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi did not know all this, but, he knew that with his Heavenly Reflection State powers, there was almost no hope of escaping this predicament.
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All of the officials and nobles seated at the birthday banquet naturally saw this scene.
However, no one took a step forward, and no one moved from their seats. They were all very used to this kind of situation. After all, most of their residences had soldiers like this.
Even though they were not as well trained as the royal guards of Ping Yang Residence.
But this did not affect their mood to watch the show.
Thoughts began to form in their minds. They suddenly remembered the rumor not long ago that Princess Ping Yang sent people to Fang Zhengzhi every day to deliver silver.
And now …
She wanted to kill Fang Zhengzhi.
Was she purposely using silver to lure Fang Zhengzhi into the Ping Yang Residence?
With Princess Ping Yang's power, was there a need to spend so much effort on such a small matter? What kind of merits and demerits were involved in this?
No one understood. However, if Ping Yang could really kill Fang Zhengzhi, this was something that most of them would be happy to see.
King Duan squinted his eyes slightly. He was looking forward to this scene.
Han Changfeng also had a smile on his face. If he could directly kill Fang Zhengzhi in Ping Yang Residence, then, there would be no need to think about this imperial examination.
To him, this would be even more secure.
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Would Fang Zhengzhi surrender without a fight?
Of course not.
Even though he wasn't sure if these soldiers who had drawn their swords and those who had drawn their bows would really charge at him and kill him just like that, he didn't care.
But, it did not feel good to have his fate in the hands of others.
Only the heavens knew if someone's hand would tremble …
When that time came, a sky full of arrows would rain down. No matter how strong he was, he would not be able to hold on for long.
Especially those white feathered arrows. The cold air on the arrowheads could be felt from so far away. They were definitely not the ordinary arrows that he had seen in the village.
The path in front of him was already sealed.
There was no way he could escape. Then, the only thing he could do was to turn back.
Hence, under the shocked gazes of all the officials and noblemen seated at the banquet, as well as the soldiers drawing their swords and raising their arrows, Fang Zhengzhi turned around and entered the room once again …
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Ping Yang had always thought that Fang Zhengzhi was a shameless person. However, she never expected that Fang Zhengzhi would be so shameless as to turn back.
Because, she did not even have the time to jump back into the bucket.
Their eyes met once again.
Ping Yang saw a look of determination on Fang Zhengzhi's face. Then, her mind flashed back to the conversation she had with Brother Jiu.
"I want to kill him!"
"But you can't beat him, he is already in the Heavenly Reflection State!"
Yes, Fang Zhengzhi was already in the Heavenly Reflection State, and she was still in the Star Conglomerate State.
Most importantly …
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