The figure on the left was Nangong Mu. He wore a plain shirt and his face was as calm as the surface of a lake.
"So Nangong Mu is already in the capital?" When the officials saw Nangong Mu, they were slightly surprised. However, they were not too shocked.
After all, Nangong Mu was going to participate in this year's Imperial Examinations.
However …
Nangong Mu's appearance with Ping Yang and Yan Xiu surprised them.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was not in a good mood. This was the first time in his life that he was scolded by Emperor Lin Mubai.
However, when he heard that Ping Yang had arrived, he looked up. Just as he was about to speak, a cold glint flashed across his eyes.
Because he saw Yan Xiu and Nangong Mu.
However …
He did not see Fang Zhengzhi.
Was he asleep? Did he not come?
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong did not think that way. After all, everyone knew that Fang Zhengzhi was staying in Ping Yang Residence. Furthermore, given Fang Zhengzhi's personality, it was impossible for him not to come to the Crown Prince's residence to watch the commotion.
"Yan Xiu is here, but Fang Zhengzhi is not. Could it be …" A thought flashed across Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's mind. It was a thought that he would never have thought of.
Under 35 years old.
To be able to fight against three Rebirth State mercenaries without being at a disadvantage.
Coincidentally, he was in the capital.
There were not many people in the capital who fit this description. Hua Fei was one of them. Other than Hua Fei, there was another person. A person that had been ignored.
This person was not of noble birth, but he had made great contributions in the battle of the Southern Region. He was the greatest contributor and the most crucial person in the victory of the Southern Region.
And the most important thing was …
This person had fought against the Demon Half Sage, Can Yang!
Fang Zhengzhi.
A person that was recognized as a cripple.
Therefore, he was naturally ignored. No one would have thought that a cripple could enter the Eastern Palace, fight against three Rebirth State experts, and leave safely.
But if …
What if he was not a cripple?!
In that instant, Crown Prince Lin Tianrong felt a chill run down his spine. If that were to happen, the consequences would be unimaginable.
In the battle of the Southern Region, Fang Zhengzhi did not become a cripple!
Furthermore, in a short span of a year, he had grown into an expert that could fight against three Rebirth State experts. In just over a year? It was almost impossible for someone who had just broken through to the Supernatural State to be able to fight against three Rebirth State experts at the same time.
But if this person was Fang Zhengzhi...
However, it was highly possible.
This was because Fang Zhengzhi had once broken through from the Star Conglomerate State to the Heavenly Reflection State, then from the Heavenly Reflection State to the Supernatural State, and even fought with the Half Sage Canyang of the Demon Race.
Terrifying potential, a strange ability that caused people's hearts to tremble.
All of these symbolized Fang Zhengzhi.
On top of that, Fang Zhengzhi was not even 18 years old. In other words, if this matter became a reality, it would be related to another matter.
The Double Dragon Roll Champion would shock the world!
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's body trembled. This was the Heavenly Prophecy. Even the Emperor had to obey it, much less the Crown Prince.
If Fang Zhengzhi was recognized as the Son of Heaven, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong thought of this.
The other officials around Emperor Lin Mubai also thought of this. Because, Ping Yang had Yan Xiu and Nangong Mu by her side, but there was one person missing...
Fang Zhengzhi!
Someone who should be by Ping Yang's side.
"Fang Zhengzhi, is there a possibility that the person who came to the Crown Prince's residence today is... Fang Zhengzhi?!"
"That's impossible, wasn't he already crippled in the battle of the Southern Region? Unless, unless he didn't... "
"If that's the case, I'm afraid..."
The officials looked at each other, all of them able to read each other's minds. When they thought of this, they suddenly remembered what Fang Zhengzhi had said not long ago.
"I want to participate in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion selection test!"
At that time, almost all of the officials looked at Fang Zhengzhi as if he was a joke. A crippled person wanting to participate in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion selection test!
Was it possible?
No one thought that Fang Zhengzhi had any chance of passing the test.
However, if Fang Zhengzhi's powers were not crippled in the battle of the Southern Region, then the possibility was completely different. Not only was it possible, it was extremely possible!
…
Just as the Crown Prince and the officials felt a chill down their spine, Ping Yang, Yan Xiu and the rest arrived in front of Emperor Lin Mubai.
"Father, what's going on?" Ping Yang looked at Emperor Lin Mubai curiously. At the same time, she subconsciously looked at Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, who was kneeling on the ground.
"Why did you come here in the middle of the night? You even drank wine... Aren't you afraid of catching a cold? " When Emperor Lin Mubai saw Ping Yang, the expression on his face relaxed slightly. His expression was filled with love.
"Of course not!" Ping Yang replied proudly.
"Hmm... Where's Assistant Minister Fang? Didn't he come with you? "Emperor Lin Mubai's expression did not change, as if he was just asking casually.
However, almost all of the officials knew what was going on.
Emperor Lin Mubai's question was naturally not as simple as it seemed.
This was because, with Emperor Lin Mubai's status, he would not ask about the whereabouts of a Rank Three Assistant Minister if there was nothing important. Furthermore, he would not ask why Ping Yang did not come with Fang Zhengzhi.
However, Emperor Lin Mubai had asked.
This meant that Emperor Lin Mubai had the same thoughts as the courtiers.
"Father, are you that shameless fellow? I also want to... "
"Your Majesty is looking for me?"
Just as Ping Yang was about to finish her sentence, a voice rang out from afar. Then, two figures walked over from afar.
The one in front was dressed in a long blue robe, and he had a faint smile on his face.
Behind him, there was a young man with a terrified look on his face. He seemed to be timid, and his eyes were constantly looking around.
It was Fang Zhengzhi and Wen Dabao.
"Fang Zhengzhi?!" The courtiers looked at the figure walking over from afar. They looked at each other again and saw the same shock in each other's eyes.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's eyes narrowed at this moment.
A cold glint flashed across his eyes as he stared intently at Fang Zhengzhi, trying to figure out something from Fang Zhengzhi's face.
But very soon, he was disappointed.
This was because Fang Zhengzhi did not look any different. In fact, he seemed to be slightly tipsy. It was obvious that he had drunk quite a lot.
Thinking about Ping Yang's drunkenness, Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was confused.
Could it be...
Not him?
But if it was not him, who could it be?
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong clenched his fists tightly. He was glad that the man in black tonight was not Fang Zhengzhi. However, if it was not Fang Zhengzhi, it meant that he had another enemy.
An enemy who could enter and leave the Crown Prince's residence freely, and whose identity was unknown!
King Duan also saw Fang Zhengzhi at this moment, and his lips curled into a cold smile. "Indeed, this guy is still a cripple!"
…
Fang Zhengzhi acted as if he did not know what Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, King Duan, and the officials were thinking. He walked straight to Emperor Lin Mubai.
Emperor Lin Mubai was taken aback.
He looked at Fang Zhengzhi standing in front of him, and his eyes flashed. However, he quickly regained his composure, and even smiled faintly.
"Assistant Minister Fang did not leave with Ping Yang?"
"Your Majesty, I left with Her Highness. However, I was a little slower, and Young Master Wen suddenly had an upset stomach, so we were delayed." Fang Zhengzhi pointed at Wen Dabao behind him.
Wen Dabao's expression changed when he heard this.
He looked as if he had nothing left to live for.
"I see." Emperor Lin Mubai nodded, and his lips curled into a hint of displeasure. "I have already restored Assistant Minister Fang's official position. Why is Assistant Minister Fang still acting like a commoner in front of me? Don't tell me you don't like this rank three assistant minister position?"
"I don't like it." Fang Zhengzhi nodded, and then continued, "However, the main reason is that the trial for the Southern Region case has not started, so I have no intention of working for the Imperial Court for now."
"How dare you! Who would complain that the Emperor's official position is too small? Furthermore, you are not even 18 years old, and you have already become a rank three official. This is a rare occurrence in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty. You do not remember the Emperor's kindness, and yet you say that the trial for the Southern Region case has not started. You do not intend to work for the Great Xia Dynasty. What do you think your punishment is? "
Just as Fang Zhengzhi finished speaking, an official's voice rang out. He seemed to be extremely angry.
"Yes, this is too presumptuous!"
"In my opinion, this kind of person should be kicked out!"
"If not for the fact that the Emperor remembered his contributions in the Southern Region battle, why would he restore a useless person to his official position? He is still not satisfied?! "
Following this official's words, the other officials also expressed their dissatisfaction.
Emperor Lin Mubai did not expect Fang Zhengzhi to say such a thing. His lips twitched, but he did not know what to say.
In the end, he could only sigh.
"Then let's wait until the Southern Region case comes to an end."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Fang Zhengzhi bowed slightly, then turned to look at the Crown Prince and the study that was about to be extinguished. "Oh, it is indeed on fire!"
"..."
When the officials heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, they were all stunned.
They knew that Fang Zhengzhi and the Crown Prince were not on good terms. However, Fang Zhengzhi was probably the only one who dared to say such a thing in front of everyone.
Sarcasm!
Pure sarcasm!
If the officials came to the Crown Prince's residence because they were concerned, then Fang Zhengzhi came to the Crown Prince's residence to watch the show.
"Fang Zhengzhi, what did you say?" The Crown Prince was enraged. He could accept the Emperor's scolding, but he would not tolerate the mockery of a useless person.
"I said, how could the Crown Prince's study be set on fire? Am I not speaking the truth? Or did I say something wrong? "Fang Zhengzhi's lips curled into a smile.
"You …" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong wanted to say something, "Take down this fellow who dares to be so presumptuous in the Crown Prince's Residence," but he did not.
Because in front of him was the Emperor, the court officials, and King Duan Lin Xinjue.
"Alright, the Crown Prince is debating with the officials. What a disgrace!" Emperor Lin Mubai shook his head helplessly. He had to protect the royal family's dignity, but he could not do so by suppressing the officials.
The other courtiers also shook their heads.
They were indeed shocked by Fang Zhengzhi's actions. However, if the other party was Fang Zhengzhi, they would not have been surprised.
The Crown Prince?
In the eyes of others, he was a high and mighty figure.
However, in this fellow's eyes, not to mention the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, he did not even have much respect for the current Emperor.
…
Wen Dabao was in a daze.
This had nothing to do with what Fang Zhengzhi said. It was because he saw the huge pit behind Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, the three haggard guests, and the study that had been reduced to ashes.
In an instant, cold sweat trickled down his back.
Because only he knew who did all of this!
In fact, Wen Dabao was not the only one in a daze. Even Ping Yang could not react. When she saw Fang Zhengzhi, she was shocked.
At that moment, she thought her eyes were playing tricks on her.
Until Fang Zhengzhi slowly walked in front of her.
At this moment, she finally saw the deep pit behind Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, the cracked rocks, and the shocking scene.
These …
All of them told her one thing.
"I want to participate in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test!"
"I have a promise, I have to go!"
Ping Yang's breathing became heavier, her chest rising and falling. She stared intently at Fang Zhengzhi, her pink lips opening and closing, closing and opening again.
Could it be that this shameless guy …
He was not crippled!
As this thought arose, another scene flashed across Ping Yang's mind. To be more specific, it was a letter. A letter from the Heaven Dao Pavilion a few months ago.
"Ping Yang, I'm going into seclusion. I won't be able to contact you during this period of time."
"Promise?!"
"Seclusion!"
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