I was kicked out of the house, and I was reborn and became the emperor

"Then I'll borrow the advice of Duke Ningguo. I hope so!"

Fang Yi didn't seem to notice the undercurrent in Shangguan Ba's words, and continued to smile brilliantly and radiantly.

Enhance your own prestige?

If this is what you wish, then I, Fang Yi, will do my best to live up to your expectations!

On the side, the faces of Mu Junsheng, Wu Minbo and others gradually became gloomy, and heavy sighs came one after another.

They could hardly look Fang Yi in the face; the cost of this gamble was simply too high.

After all, Fang Yi was young and frivolous, and his actions were not well thought out. If he failed, he would be doomed to an abyss of no return!

Fang Yi shrugged lightly. He was well aware of the concerns of Mu Junsheng and others, but he did not explain.

At this moment, only action is the most powerful proof!

As for Kenjiro Niino...

Fang Yi raised a faint smile. The conditions he offered were so tempting. The bait had been laid. How could he be afraid that the fish would not take the bait? A mere prince of Japan actually wanted to ask his father to grant him a marriage? Did he really think he was qualified?

In the court, the ministers were discussing, and the political affairs were still the hot topic. Fang Yi stared at the golden throne secretly, thinking that this time his father summoned him to the court, perhaps just to test his feelings!

However, the war in South Vietnam is currently at a stalemate and public sentiment is running high. At this critical moment, a wonderful discussion on military strategy can just unite people and demonstrate strength!

If we can't even deal with a small character like Kenjiro Niino, how can we conquer South Vietnam?

The court meeting finally ended, and all the officials shouted "Long live the emperor" and then dispersed.

Fang Yi looked around and left quietly without communicating with Mu Junsheng, Wu Minbo and others.

Shangguan Ba ​​and Zhou Zhengxuan walked side by side, exchanged a subtle glance, and looked calm.

Now that the bet between Fang Yi and the Japanese prince is a foregone conclusion, why not take the opportunity to add fuel to the fire and make the situation even more exciting?

……

In the deep courtyard of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, Mu Junsheng returned from the palace in silence with a frown on his face. He replayed the scenes from the morning court in his mind, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart - the marquis who was the best among all the heroes seemed so overwhelmed, like a rotten wood that could not be carved!

"Father, you are back." Mu Yuqing, wearing a long gauze dress, looked like a fairy walking out of the morning mist beside the pavilion where the breeze was blowing. Seeing her father coming back, she slowly stood up and greeted him with courtesy. The breeze blew gently, and her skirt swayed with it. The scroll in her hand half covered her face, which made her look even more extraordinary.

Mu Junsheng's eyes fell on his daughter, his expression became complicated, and he sighed again. The son-in-law was chosen by the emperor, and the marriage with Fang Yi was already uncertain. Now looking at Fang Yi's performance, once his daughter married into his family, she would be caught in the crossfire!

"Why is father so sad?"

Mu Yuqing opened her cherry-like lips slightly, a hint of confusion appearing on her pretty face.

"Even the Champion Marquis was present at the morning court today..."

Mu Junsheng briefly told his daughter about the affairs of the court. He knew that his daughter was determined and he needed to let her get to know Fang Yi.

"I see."

Mu Yuqing responded calmly. After hearing that it was about the Champion Marquis, she lost interest and did not ask any more questions. Then she lowered her head, focused on the scroll in her hand, and studied it quietly.

Seeing this, Mu Junsheng shook his head helplessly, walked into the pavilion, and his eyes inadvertently swept across the book in his daughter's hand, and he was stunned.

Those were the poems and lyrics that caused a sensation in the capital last night, every word of which was a gem!

"Did my daughter have the honor of meeting that poet who became famous overnight?"

Mu Junsheng forced himself to put away his sorrow and asked with a smile.

When mentioning this, Mu Yuqing couldn't help but frown.

Since returning home from the literary gathering, she has actually been feeling regretful.

That talented young man must be an extraordinary person. Why didn’t we meet at that time?

To this day, no one knows his name.

Each of the poems in the collection is a treasure of the world, but the poet seems to have disappeared into thin air, turning a blind eye to worldly fame and fortune. What kind of gentleman who is detached from the world and independent of the world should have such a noble sentiment?

However, regrets are regrets after all...

Thinking of this, Mu Yuqing sighed softly, and the yearning in her heart gradually faded away.

Mu Junsheng understood his daughter's thoughts and said slowly, "Even the Grand Secretary mentioned this matter during the morning court today. His Majesty has issued an imperial decree to search for this talented man in the capital."

After that, he quietly observed his daughter's reaction. "Really?"

A hint of joy flashed in Mu Yuqing's eyes.

Seeing this, Mu Junsheng secretly sighed inwardly.

Just based on the beauty of the poem, my daughter will never forget it. But since Your Majesty has already decided to grant me marriage, how should I deal with this feeling?

……

In the Guanjun Marquis's mansion, the night fell and the stars twinkled. That night, Fang Yi's heart was in turmoil, and he tossed and turned. The night was long and sleep was hard to find.

At the first light of dawn, the sky was slightly bright. Wen Xi, the chief eunuch, stepped into the threshold of the Guanjun Marquis's mansion and hurriedly reported: "My Lord, His Majesty has ordered that a letter from the Japanese prince has arrived, and we kindly request that the time of the competition be set for tomorrow morning at noon!"

Chenshi? This means that there is only one day to prepare! Fang Yi raised his eyebrows and rubbed his chin with interest. He thought that his opponent would also need time to prepare, but he didn't expect that Kenjiro Niino could not wait and intended to catch him off guard. This move was calculated accurately and viciously!

Wen Xi smiled bitterly and continued, "Your Majesty has agreed to the request of the Japanese prince."

"Tomorrow, both sides will fight in the parade ground, each with 500 soldiers. The first one to capture the other's general will be the winner. Your Majesty has granted permission for you to select 500 elite soldiers from the imperial guards to prepare for this battle!"

"That's great!" Fang Yi's brows relaxed, knowing that his father, the emperor, always favored him and wanted him to have the strongest army. Another layer of insurance, time was running out, so Fang Yi immediately set out to investigate the imperial army camp.

After a quick wash, Fang Yi set off quickly. When he arrived at the imperial army camp, he was surprised to find that the camp was empty and lonely. Except for a few guards, there were few soldiers. The vast training ground was not as bustling as expected, with military formations being drilled. On the contrary, it was quiet and there was no sound of people.

Recalling the 100,000-strong imperial army of the Great Zhou Dynasty, how come they seemed to have evaporated today?

Fang Yi walked around and was just wondering when a young man dressed as a lieutenant in distinctive armor came running up and knelt before him, "I am Bian Yuqing, and I pay my respects to the Marquis!"

Fang Yi looked at Bian Yuqing with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Bian Yuqing, who looks like he is only in his early twenties, has a stubble on his young face and a furrowed brow, as if he is born with a conflicted nature and a face full of worries, like a resentful man, without any of the heroic demeanor that a lieutenant should have.

Fang Yi waved his hand to signal Bian Yuqing to stand up, looked around, and asked, "Where is Zhang Wenyuan, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards?"

Bian Yuqing answered with a cupped hand, his face calm: "My Lord, last night there was a sudden outbreak of banditry in many places in the capital, and the commander and deputy commander were ordered to quell the riot overnight!"

Fang Yi's eyes flashed when he heard this: "Oh?"

Zhang Wenyuan happened to be sent to quell the riot last night?

The bet on martial arts competition and strategy discussion was just finalized at the court meeting yesterday, and something unexpected happened in the capital at night. Is it a coincidence?

Or is there someone behind the scenes trying to disrupt the situation? There seems to be a deeper wave behind this matter.