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

"It shows how smart you are, using such a clumsy method to break off the engagement. If you kill me, you and your family will never get away with it!"

Fang Yi spoke coldly.

"Kill you? No one will suspect me. Just as you guessed, others will only think that it was the assassin sent by Shangguan Ba." Zhuge Jingqi snorted coldly and refused to give in.

"You... do have some truth in what you said."

Fang Yi unexpectedly discovered that this rich lady was actually quite resourceful. Looking at Zhuge Jingqi, who was full of rage, he gradually calmed down. After all, it was not a wise move to go to Yanzhou and offend the local governor.

Recalling the past when he was humiliated by the ministers when he was writing poetry, he was able to endure it. How could he be disturbed by the sarcasm of this little girl now?

So Fang Yi said in a slightly slower tone, "Miss Zhuge, there is really no need to take my life. This afternoon, His Majesty has postponed our engagement. Within a year or so, I will definitely try to get His Majesty to cancel the engagement to avoid embarrassment for you and the Grand Commander."

"Really...really?" Zhuge Jingqi was half-believing and half-doubting. After calming down, she suddenly realized that this person was not as rude as Shangguan Ba ​​described.

Fang Yi in front of him had neat hair, wore a jade crown, had a handsome face, and extraordinary temperament. His eyes contained a sharpness that could not be ignored. Wearing a bright red python robe, he vaguely revealed the extraordinary bearing and aura of majesty that was similar to Emperor Taining.

Just as Zhuge Jingqi was slightly surprised, Fang Yi approached quietly, making her alert, "What do you want to do?"

"Don't get me wrong, I'm just here to rescue you." Fang Yi said as he cut the rope on Zhuge Jingqi with a dagger.

Zhuge Jingqi, who regained her freedom, straightened her clothes and looked at Fang Yi in confusion, "Fang Yi, you are very different from what was rumored."

"Don't mind it, just treat the rumor as true. Please forgive me for any offense I caused you."

Fang Yi said sincerely.

"I also apologize to you for what happened today. I, Zhuge Jingqi, know clearly between gratitude and resentment. Fang Yi, I will definitely repay your kindness today in the future!" Zhuge Jingqi was full of heroic spirit and clasped her fists like a chivalrous woman in the martial arts world.

Fang Yi also clasped his fists in response, "So, we can be considered as friends who have known each other for a long time. When I arrive in Yanzhou in the future, I may really need to seek help from your Governor's Office."

"Are you going to Yanzhou?" Zhuge Jingqi asked curiously.

Fang Yi was about to elaborate when a middle-aged man's voice came from outside the door: "Marquis Guanjun, may I ask if you have seen my eldest daughter?"

Zhuge Jingqi was quite surprised and whispered to Fang Yi: "It's Uncle Duanmu, Fang Yi, what happened tonight..."

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about your assassination intention tonight, and I won't mention the fact that you were frightened unconscious by the old man guarding the tomb..." Fang Yi said with a smile.

"It turns out it's not a ghost, how great..."

Zhuge Jingqi gently stroked her chest, her faint smile blooming like a spring flower, finally revealing her tender feminine side.

Fang Yi saw this, his eyes were slightly drunk. Zhuge Jingqi coughed lightly and said seriously: "Ahem, as the daughter of the Grand Commander of Yanzhou, I am not afraid of ghosts, but I actually have a sense of awe for supernatural things."

"I understand. In fact, I was almost scared to death. Miss Zhuge, please wipe the rain off your hair and cheeks first to avoid catching a cold when going out." After Fang Yi finished speaking, he handed over a clean handkerchief.

"Thank you, sir. Jingqi, I'll leave now. Hope to see you later."

Zhuge Jingqi returned the handkerchief with a smile, then turned and walked away.

Fang Yi held the wet handkerchief in his hand for a long time. Just as he was about to give the umbrella back, he found that Zhuge Jingqi and Duanmu Kang were gone. He felt a sense of emptiness in his heart. He changed his clothes and lay on the bed. The handkerchief left by the pillow still exuded a faint fragrance.

After a stressful day and several sleepless nights, Fang Yi was extremely tired and gradually fell asleep to the sound of rain.

However, in another corner of Kyoto, someone is destined to be sleepless...

At midnight, at the end of Changyuan Street, in Yuanyang Tower.

In a closed room, the Sixth Prince, dressed simply, and the Duke of Zhenguo Shangguan Ba ​​sat opposite each other at the two ends of the chessboard, holding black and white pieces in their hands, listening to the sound of rain. While playing the game, they were also competing with each other's minds.

The candlelight flickered inside the room, and thunder and lightning roared outside the window. The Sixth Prince stared at the heavy rain, his brows furrowed, "Duke Zhenguo, today's lunch is actually undercurrent, all of which was set up by the Emperor's father."

"The Crown Prince's power and balancing skills are unfathomable. Don't forget that twenty years ago, when the previous emperor passed away, the Crown Prince, who was the least favored, defeated the Third Prince and other princes with his thunderous strength, quickly controlled Kyoto, and seized the throne."

Shangguan Ba ​​spoke in a low voice, looking at the long street under the rain, as if he had traveled back to those stormy days.

"Humph, if my grandfather had not been the left prime minister in charge of government affairs, how could the emperor's father have ascended the throne so easily? Judging from the current situation, the emperor's father seems to be getting rid of the donkey after it has done its job, and he has also eliminated two other pillars of the country."

The Sixth Prince knocked on the table angrily and said dissatisfiedly.

"This is exactly the Crown Prince's far-reaching plan. Now, both inside and outside the Imperial City are firmly under the Crown Prince's control."

As Shangguan Ba ​​sneered, two black pieces on the chessboard were swallowed up.

The Sixth Prince frowned and made another move: "But we still have the Imperial Guards card in our hands. Even if that old fox Luo Shanhe has not been banished, he may not be able to be used in a critical moment."

"Your Highness, you need to be more cautious at the moment. You should also try to win over other ministers. Do not do anything foolish that would give others an advantage. After all, the Crown Prince is already suspicious."

"I know, but I am more worried about Fang Yi. The Emperor seems to favor him..."

Having said this, the Sixth Prince had no intention of continuing the game, so he put down his chess piece and admitted defeat.

Shangguan Ba ​​was still staring at the end of the game, and said calmly: "Your Highness is worried, will Fang Yi become the sword in the hands of the crown prince?"

The Sixth Prince smiled bitterly and replied, "That is indeed the case. I never expected that the boy would turn a disaster into a blessing and is now closely connected with Zhuge Zhan. Since the Crown Prince has noticed it, we should not kill him. Zhenguo Gong, what do you think?"

"No need to move, just wait for the show to start tomorrow. After all, we are not the only ones who want to get rid of him. According to the time, Zhuge Jingqi should have taken action. She has inherited Zhuge Zhan's true teachings, and the guards of Yongling Palace are invincible."

Shangguan Ba ​​looked out the window at the heavy rain, a cunning smile on his face.

Unexpectedly, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and a spy in a straw raincoat hurried in, knelt on one knee and reported: "Report, Duke Zhenguo, the news from Yongling is that Zhuge Jingqi's assassination attempt failed."

"what!"

The Sixth Prince and Shangguan Ba ​​looked at each other in shock.

"How could this be? There are no masters around Fang Yi, and even Liu Congwu is restrained by us... Duke Zhenguo, how should we respond?" The Sixth Prince asked anxiously.

"Don't panic, Your Highness. Even if Fang Yi reveals something, the Crown Prince won't believe it. Besides, we haven't left any loopholes."

"But the emperor is suspicious by nature. After hearing Fang Yi's report, he will definitely send the Royal Guards to investigate us."

The Sixth Prince was obviously confused, but Shangguan Ba ​​was as steady as a rock. He looked up at the night sky covered with thunderclouds and said, "We can adapt to the situation as it arises... Although this Yuanyang Tower is old, it can withstand the wind and frost and shelter us from the bloody rain!"