The crowd stared at Fang Zhengzhi, his words echoing in their ears. Then, they turned to look at the figure sitting on the White Jade Stone Elephant. They were completely dumbfounded.
"Brother's killer? So close to him? "
"What is he trying to do?"
"Is he courting death?"
"Isn't he the murderer of the Southern Region Noblelite?"
The people didn't understand. They didn't understand why Fang Zhengzhi would step forward at such a time when he had already used Fang Zhengzheng's name to extricate himself from the case. They didn't understand why Fang Zhengzhi would take the initiative to bring up this matter.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's expression changed completely. His eyes glowed with a cold light. He knew what Fang Zhengzhi was going to do the moment he said those words.
However …
He could not believe it.
The Queen of the Southern Region's visit to the capital was a huge matter. How dare Fang Zhengzhi bring up this matter at a time like this? Furthermore, he did it in front of the Queen without any evidence?
How dare he!
Just like the Crown Prince, the officials all looked equally grim. What had happened in the Southern Region all those years ago had become a final verdict.
Most importantly, Fang Zhengzhi was still alive. Furthermore, he was safe and sound in the Flame Capital City. Hence, how would he dare to bring up this matter again?
Wen Dabao's eyes were about to pop out of their sockets. He had a bad feeling about this when he saw Fang Zhengzhi walk out.
But that was just a feeling …
But now, his premonition had come true. Fang Zhengzhi actually brought up this matter in front of the King of the Southern Region.
What should he do?
What would the outcome be?
Wen Dabao wanted to stop Fang Zhengzhi, but he was not Yan Xiu. Even though he was the son of the Minister, he knew that there were some things that he could not stop.
Emperor Lin Mubai squinted his eyes as he stared at Fang Zhengzhi. His golden dragon robe billowed in the wind.
As the Emperor and the Son of Heaven …
He was infuriated that someone had disrupted his reception of the Queen of the Southern Region. However, he suppressed his anger.
The reason was simple. He was the Son of Heaven. The Son of Heaven.
And every decision he made would be recorded in history. So, he needed to wait, he needed to listen, he needed to think …
Xing Yuanguo of the Stabilisation Constabulary was also waiting. Chi Hou and Ping Yang were also waiting. Even though their expressions were different, they did not speak.
Even King Duan Lin Xinjue was waiting.
Silence, incomparable silence.
On the first floor, a spring breeze blew past, causing everyone's clothes to flutter.
However, Shan Yu did not speak.
From the moment Fang Zhengzhi appeared to the moment he questioned her, Shan Yu sat on the chair as usual. She did not move at all, as if she did not see anything.
However, her eyes were clearly looking at Fang Zhengzhi.
Ever since Fang Zhengzhi appeared, Shan Yu's gaze had been fixated on him. It was as if she wanted to see through him.
Time did not pass slowly.
But the scene was strangely quiet, so quiet that even the sound of a needle dropping on the ground could be heard clearly.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong chuckled as he stared at the motionless Shan Yu. Fang Zhengzhi was audacious, but Shan Yu was not as ignorant as he was.
The Southern Region …
The vassal state of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Without the support of other powers, how would the Southern Region dare to rebel against the Great Xia Dynasty? How would they dare to go against the Crown Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty?
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong did not think that Shan Yu would be that stupid.
If that was the case, the Southern Region would not have been so peaceful over the past year. More importantly, even if the Southern Region wanted to overturn the case …
They would not pin their hopes on Fang Zhengzhi.
At this thought, Crown Prince Lin Tianrong shot a glance at one of the officials behind him.
"Royal guards, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and arrest this audacious madman! "The courtiers who received the Crown Prince's signal immediately understood Lin Tianrong's meaning.
"Young Master Fang, sorry!" Bai Qi grit his teeth. Just as he was about to take action, he saw a figure appear in front of him.
At the same time, a bright red light rose from the ground.
It was a crystal-like barrier, but the aura emanating from the screen was chilling. It was like a ghost from hell.
Dao of Asura.
"Young Master Yan, today is an important day for the Emperor to meet the King of the Southern Region. Are you not afraid of the King of Yan's wrath?" Bai Qi's hand trembled.
Without the Emperor's orders, he would not do anything to Yan Xiu.
The reason was simple. There were three thousand Yan Cloud Cavalry and King Yan of Western Liang, Yan Qianli, at the Ten Mile Lake.
"Royal guards should act like royal guards!" Yan Xiu's expression did not change. He glanced at Bai Qi and said coldly.
Bai Qi was taken aback, but he quickly reacted.
As the Vice Domain Chief of the Royal Guards, he would not listen to the orders of an ordinary official. However, the Royal Guards were in charge of security today.
As such …
When Fang Zhengzhi stepped forward, he naturally stepped forward to stop him.
There was nothing wrong with that. However, Yan Xiu's words reminded him that the Emperor did not say anything. Even the Domain Chief of the Royal Guards did not say anything.
He let go of the spear in his hand.
Even though he was still aiming for Fang Zhengzhi's throat, Bai Qi did not move or say a single word.
"Vice Domain Chief Bai, what are you waiting for?" The official spoke again.
However, Bai Qi did not look at the courtiers again. He merely closed his eyes and stood there like a statue with the rest of the Royal Guards.
When the surrounding crowd saw this scene, they all looked at each other with faces full of confusion. That was because they could not understand what was going on.
Why did the Royal Guards not capture Fang Zhengzhi?
At this moment, Fang Zhengzhi laughed. He did not wait any longer, nor did he continue speaking. He turned around slowly and looked at the surrounding royal guards.
Then, he slowly walked into the crowd.
The eyes of the Royal Guards subconsciously turned to look at Bai Qi, while Bai Qi turned to look at the city walls above the Imperial Palace, looking at the silent figure.
It was a figure in armor. However, the armor on this figure was different from that of Bai Qi and the rest of the royal guards.
Because …
It was a lady's armor.
The only lady's armor among the 50,000 royal guards.
That armor also represented another identity. The commander of the royal guards!
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's eyes glimmered as he stepped forward. He did not want to give up on this opportunity, even though his father had not said a word.
"Father, are we just going to let him leave like this?" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty. If we do not punish him severely for this disgraceful act, we will be a laughing stock to the rest of the world!"
"Your Majesty, please give the order to arrest this lunatic!"
"Your Majesty, please give the order!"
All of the officials fell to their knees when they heard Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's words.
King Duan was in a dilemma. He saw Chi Hou giving him a look. However, when he thought about how Fang Zhengzhi rejected him a few days ago …
He did not take a step forward.
Emperor Lin Mubai turned to look at the kneeling officials behind him. His eyes glimmered. Then, he saw a figure from the corner of his eye.
A figure that had stepped forward from the crowd of princes.
This scene instantly caused Emperor Lin Mubai to feel a little surprised.
However, this surprise did not last for too long because a figure in a golden-red dress had already pounced in front of him.
"Father, Ping Yang is hungry. I've been standing here for so long and I'm exhausted. Let's start the feast. Look at the Queen of the Southern Region. She must be hungry by now, right?" Ping Yang pouted unhappily.
"Yes, now that you mention it, I am indeed hungry." When Emperor Lin Mubai heard this, he patted Ping Yang's waterfall-like hair affectionately.
Eunuch Wei, who was standing beside a few palace maids, took a step forward. Then, he looked at the kneeling officials.
"It's time, let's start the banquet!" A shrill voice rang out from the entrance of the palace. Following Eunuch Wei's voice, more voices rang out from within the palace.
"Let's start the banquet!"
"Let's start the banquet!"
"…"
"Hold it!"
Just as the officials heard the announcement and were about to stand up, a voice rang out from the White Jade Stone Elephant.
When they heard this voice …
All of the officials and citizens were taken aback. Then, they turned to look at the figure on the White Jade Stone Elephant.
At that moment …
The figure slowly stood up from the chair and stepped out of the carriage. He walked forward step by step until he stepped on the head of the White Jade Stone Elephant.
An exquisite leather robe wrapped around her petite body. Her wheat-colored skin glowed faintly under the sunlight.
Her eyes were as black as obsidian.
Her words were not directed at Eunuch Wei or the officials. Her eyes were still fixed on the youth who had walked to the edge of the crowd.
"Are you ready?" Shan Yu ignored the shock in the eyes of the officials. She looked at Fang Zhengzhi and asked calmly.
However, when Shan Yu said this, he was stunned.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's expression changed. He looked at Shan Yu, who was standing on the White Jade Stone Elephant, and his gaze was as sharp as a knife.
When the officials heard this, they looked at each other with conflicted expressions on their faces.
How could they not have guessed what was going on in the Southern Region?
As an official, the most important thing was to have intelligence and information. However, there were some things that they could not say.
However, when they heard Shan Yu's words, their hearts skipped a beat.
"Could it be that there is still hope for the Southern Region?"
"Why would Shan Yu ask if Fang Zhengzhi is ready?"
"What do we need to prepare?"
As the officials pondered, they turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi. Their eyes were filled with anticipation and anxiety.
Their emotions were complicated.
Fang Zhengzhi stopped in his tracks. His blue robe billowed in the wind. He did not look at Shan Yu. In fact, he did not even turn around. He merely shook his head.
"No."
"You haven't even made your preparations, so how dare you appear here and question this King in front of me? Aren't you afraid that I will kill you? "Shan Yu's chest heaved when she heard this. Her expression was one of anger.
As Shan Yu spoke, the Southern Region soldiers moved. They raised their black spears and pointed them at Fang Zhengzhi.
"Kill!"
"Kill kill!"
Voices filled with a murderous aura rang out.
"Stop!" Another voice rang out from the Southern Region soldiers.
Then, a slightly skinny figure walked out from the group. He wore an exquisite red hide and stared intently at Fang Zhengzhi.
The Chief of the Fire Crow Settlement, Fire Crow!
As the Fire Raven's voice rang out, the Southern Region soldiers quickly calmed down. They retracted their black spears and returned to their original state.
This was an extremely short scene.
However, all of the citizens subconsciously took a step back.
The Southern Region …
It was indeed the land of the warriors!
Even though they were fearful, the citizens did not back down. Instead, they grew excited as they stared intently at the lady standing on the head of the White Jade Stone Elephant.
The current Queen of the Southern Region, Shan Yu.
Everyone knew that even though Fire Crow had given the order, Shan Yu was the one who had the final say on Fire Crow's actions.
However, why did Shan Yu order Fire Crow to stop even though she was clearly angered? What did Fang Zhengzhi do to the Queen of the Southern Region when he was in the Southern Region?
Could it be that Fang Zhengzhi had developed feelings for the Queen?
But that was not right!
If Fang Zhengzhi had developed feelings for Shan Yu, why would he kill Shan Ling on the way back?
When the crowd saw this, they were a little confused.
After all, the Crown Prince had announced to the public that Fang Zhengzhi had been sent back to the capital for harassing the Princess of the Southern Region.
In order to avoid the punishment, he had killed Shan Ling.
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