"How could this be? How could this guy not be crippled?! "
Ping Yang's eyes widened as she stared intently at Fang Zhengzhi. She saw the slight smile on Fang Zhengzhi's face, as well as the look of disdain on his face.
If this was in the past, she would have thought that Fang Zhengzhi did not know what was good for him. He was arrogant and daring to bargain with her father.
However, at this moment, Ping Yang no longer felt that way.
When a person was not powerful enough, his arrogant expression would only make others think that he was overestimating himself. However, what if he was powerful enough?
Then, who would think that he was arrogant and arrogant?
Wrong!
Everything was wrong!
She was not the only one who was wrong. All the officials, the Crown Prince, King Duan, and even the Emperor were all wrong.
"This shameless fellow has the capital to be arrogant. He has the capital to bargain with his Imperial Father. A third-rank imperial official? Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites, if all this was done by this guy, then this rank is indeed too low! "
Ping Yang's throat moved and she subconsciously walked towards Fang Zhengzhi.
She wanted to take a good look at this shameless fellow in front of her. She wanted to see if this shameless fellow really possessed absolute strength like she thought he did.
Ping Yang blushed as she slowly leaned forward. However, she did not notice that she was a little too close. She was so close that her face was almost touching Fang Zhengzhi's face.
And this scene...
Naturally, this also fell into the eyes of the courtiers.
Countless pairs of eyes widened almost at the same time, because they actually saw Princess Ping Yang leaning towards Fang Zhengzhi.
Furthermore, she was getting closer and closer...
"What a disgrace!"
If the person in front of them was not Ping Yang, but any other woman who did this in front of the officials, they would definitely shout out this sentence.
But now, they did not dare to!
Because, the person who did this was Ping Yang, the Emperor's most beloved Princess Ping Yang. Furthermore, most importantly, the Emperor was standing right in front of them.
"So, this shameless guy actually did that to Her Highness …"
"No wonder he dares to bargain with His Majesty and even thinks that a third-rank assistant minister is too low. He doesn't respect His Highness the Crown Prince at all. He indeed has something to rely on!"
"Looks like Fang Zhengzhi has been working hard in Ping Yang Residence. To think that he would do such a despicable thing to the princess. Isn't this a little too shameless? The princess is not even married yet!"
"I just hope this guy hasn't really succeeded yet. Otherwise … sigh … "
These thoughts quickly surfaced in the minds of the courtiers. Then, as they looked at Fang Zhengzhi, they gained a few new impressions of him.
For example, a beast who abducted a little girl! A shameless person who cheats innocent and pure feelings!
"Fang Zhengzhi, how dare you …" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong wanted to continue, but he swallowed his words when he saw the stares of the officials.
His feminine eyes squinted as he stared at Ping Yang, who was approaching Fang Zhengzhi. He clenched his fists so hard that they made cracking sounds.
If …
Fang Zhengzhi really had that kind of relationship with Ping Yang.
Then, even he could not do anything to Fang Zhengzhi openly. Because, His Majesty would definitely not let Ping Yang get hurt.
As for being a widow?
That was even more impossible!
The scene was eerily silent.
Emperor Lin Mubai was also speechless at this moment. Looking at this scene, the expression on his face became unusually strange, and his eyes widened a few degrees.
As a father!
He had always wanted to give Ping Yang the best life and the best protection.
However, he never thought that Ping Yang would like Fang Zhengzhi. Or rather, he never thought that Ping Yang would like Fang Zhengzhi so quickly.
"Beast, my daughter is still young! I still want to keep her by my side for a few more years. You … how dare you! "Emperor Lin Mubai roared in his heart. However, he could not say this out loud.
Because, the current situation was very obvious that Ping Yang was leaning towards Fang Zhengzhi.
In other words …
His precious daughter was taking the initiative to express her affection towards Fang Zhengzhi. At this moment, if he forcefully tried to stop her, it might backfire.
The marriage of the Emperor.
It had always been an extremely profound knowledge.
Sometimes, it was to distract some powerful courtiers. Sometimes, it was to achieve a peaceful coexistence with the countries at the borders.
Of course, to Ping Yang, Emperor Lin Mubai had never thought of associating Ping Yang with power. However, this did not mean that he was willing to allow Ping Yang to marry anyone.
Furthermore, she had to 'marry' Fang Zhengzhi like this?
Of course, it was not that he thought that Fang Zhengzhi was not good enough.
It was just that …
Emperor Lin Mubai had never thought of this, or rather, all of this happened too suddenly. It was so sudden that he could not accept it. "Should I let Fang Zhengzhi be my son-in-law?"
At this moment, even Emperor Lin Mubai began to seriously consider this question that he had never thought of before.
…
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi did not know what the officials were thinking. However, he felt a warm breath coming towards his face.
When he turned his head, his eyes instantly widened.
Because, a pair of crystal clear eyes was slowly coming towards him. Under that pair of eyes, there was a rosy little face and pink lips.
At this moment, Fang Zhengzhi's mind went blank. Because, he had never thought that Ping Yang would do such a thing to him.
Until …
A warm and soft heat came from his face.
"What's going on?!" Fang Zhengzhi suddenly came to his senses. He quickly took a step back. He had always felt that he was only a performer, not a prostitute. What was the meaning of this forced intimacy?
Even if it was just a face!
Furthermore, most importantly …
There were still many officials standing beside them. There was also the Crown Prince, King Duan, and Emperor Lin Mubai. With so many pairs of eyes watching, how could this not happen?
Fang Zhengzhi subconsciously looked towards Emperor Lin Mubai.
Then, he saw Ping Yang's father's face turn ashen.
Hmm …
That was the expression of any father who saw his precious daughter being taken advantage of. It was not angry, but definitely not happy.
"Oh no, he won't suspect that I slept with his daughter in Ping Yang's residence, will he?" Fang Zhengzhi felt wronged, so he wanted to explain himself.
However, at this moment, Ping Yang was slightly taken aback. She looked at the retreating Fang Zhengzhi, unable to react to what had happened.
However, very quickly, she cried out.
"Hmm? Uh … ah! "
At the same time, one of her legs subconsciously kicked towards Fang Zhengzhi.
This was a rather ordinary kick.
There was no technique to speak of, and there was no light on the leg. One could imagine that Ping Yang had simply used this kick out of embarrassment.
"Ouch!" With a cry of pain, a figure flew out, then sat on the ground. Then, an angry voice rang out, "Are you crazy?!"
Fang Zhengzhi was furious. He did not do anything and was kicked. This kick was worth at least 500,000 silvers? No, at least 1,000,000 silvers!
"Uh …"
While Fang Zhengzhi was fuming, Ping Yang was stunned.
Not only was Ping Yang stunned, but so was Wen Dabao. Even Yan Xiu and Nangong Mu were slightly taken aback. The four of them looked at Fang Zhengzhi on the ground, unable to react in time.
Was he kicked?
How was that possible?
If Ping Yang could guess what had happened in the Crown Prince's study, then so could Yan Xiu and Nangong Mu. As such, the identity of the culprit was revealed.
However …
Since Fang Zhengzhi was not crippled, then how could he have been kicked by Ping Yang? Furthermore, he was kicked by such an ordinary, unassuming kick?
On purpose?
They did not think so.
This was because Fang Zhengzhi was not someone who would purposely make himself suffer. If he could dodge a kick, he would definitely dodge it.
So, what exactly was going on?
Confusion, unparalleled confusion.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, King Duan, and the officials looked at each other when they saw Fang Zhengzhi sitting on the ground.
Originally …
Even though they had already guessed that the person who entered the Eastern Palace was not Fang Zhengzhi, they still had some doubts.
But now, they no longer had any doubts.
That was because Ping Yang's kick was instinctive. If Fang Zhengzhi had not become a cripple, he would have dodged it instinctively. That was a conditional reaction.
But Fang Zhengzhi did not!
"As expected, this guy is now a complete cripple!"
Disdain flashed across the eyes of the courtiers. In their eyes, Fang Zhengzhi was only relying on his relationship with Ping Yang.
As for his strength? How could a person who couldn't even dodge a kick from Ping Yang be able to defeat three Rebirth State experts?
Emperor Lin Mubai looked at Fang Zhengzhi, who was standing up from the ground, with a strange expression. From Fang Zhengzhi's movements, it was obvious that he was not agile.
It could even be said that he looked weak.
"Am I being too paranoid?" Emperor Lin Mubai shook his head and frowned slightly. Then, he looked at Ping Yang and stared into her clear eyes.
An inexplicable warmth rose from his heart.
"They really look alike. Nose, lips, especially eyes, they are exactly the same. Clear, clean, without a speck of dust …"
Emperor Lin Mubai closed his eyes at this moment.
In his mind, a figure appeared faintly. That peerless figure danced in his mind. That smoke-like long sleeves swayed in his heart.
"Our daughter has grown up, do you know? Why … why did you not visit our daughter even once after so many years? "
"It has been more than ten years, is there really no chance at all?"
"No, I can't accept this!"
"There will definitely be a chance, there will definitely be a chance. I have waited for this day for too long, too long …"
"Actually, I have already begged Uncle. Do you know? I really begged him, but he didn't agree … "
"Now, our daughter has grown up and has someone she likes."
"What should I do? I want to keep her by my side, but I know that this is impossible. Our daughter will eventually get married. "
"But …"
"Can you really bear to see your daughter get married and not appear? Can you really bear to not host the wedding even when your daughter is getting married? "
"Give me an answer, what should I do?!"
…
"Father, father, what's wrong?"
Ping Yang's voice rang in Emperor Lin Mubai's ears. She even shook Emperor Lin Mubai's arm with a look of worry on her face.
Of course …
Something like this that disturbed the Emperor's thoughts.
In the entire Great Xia Dynasty, only Ping Yang dared to do such a thing, and only she could do it. If it was anyone else, they would probably be sentenced to death.
"Hmm?" Emperor Lin Mubai was slightly taken aback. His eyes instantly became clear as he looked at Ping Yang in front of him. His expression quickly became doting as he said, "Nothing, Ping Yang, don't worry, I just thought of something."
"Father, are you thinking of mother again?" Ping Yang blinked her clear eyes when she heard this, her face full of anticipation.
When the officials heard Ping Yang's words, their hearts trembled.
Just like what Ping Yang said, the Great Xia Dynasty did have an Empress, and there was more than one. However, that was more than ten years ago.
As for the mother that Ping Yang mentioned, it was obviously the last Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, a woman who appeared more than ten years ago and was immediately made the Empress.
Before that woman appeared …
The Great Xia Dynasty had another Empress, the mother of the current Crown Prince.
However, when that woman appeared, the previous Empress was immediately deposed. This matter was not as shocking as one would imagine, and there was no conflict as one would imagine.
This was because the person who suggested this matter was the previous Empress.
More importantly, when the current Empress brought up this matter, all the civil and military officials in the court and the hundreds of courtiers did not object to it.
Not a single one of them had any doubts about this matter.
The previous Empress suggested to step down, and the new Empress took over the position of Empress, overlooking the harem. Everything was in order, as if it should have been like this a long time ago.
It was a prosperous and joyous era. During that era, although the Great Xia Dynasty did not have many soldiers, it was terrifyingly powerful, so powerful that it made the countries tremble.
That year, tens of thousands of countries came to the court!
Just to see the new Empress.
However …
The new Empress did not stay in the Great Xia Dynasty for too long.
More than ten years ago, she left the harem of the Great Xia Dynasty, walked out of the gates of the palace, and stepped out of the Flame Capital City. Until now, she had not returned, nor did she take a step into the Great Xia Dynasty!
Until then, the Great Xia Dynasty was besieged on all sides, and the war was endless.
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