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

Fang Chengping recognized immediately that the familiar voice belonged to Fang Yi.

Fang Fan, who fell to the ground, spat out another mouthful of blood in anger.

"Father, that's him!"

Fang Yi grinned and bowed to Fang Chengping with a hint of cunning in his gesture.

"Greetings, sir. I'm really sorry, but your young master is so mediocre that I can't protect him!"

Fang Chengping was very clear when he heard this. This was clearly a plan carefully designed by Fang Yi to kill two birds with one stone. It not only taught Fang Fan a lesson, but also preserved the strength of Ningjin City! His face became even gloomier.

"Wu Minbo, how could you let such a bastard hold an important position!" Fang Chengping pointed at Fang Yi and scolded.

Wu Minbo, who had been watching the battle coldly from the side, suddenly realized at this moment - Fang Yi's surname was also Fang!

Is it...

His eyes flashed, and then he suddenly realized that there must be an intricate, unknown connection between Fang Yi and Marquis Wuwei.

In this case, we must do our best to keep Fang Yi safe!

He frowned and explained to Marquis Wuwei:

"My Lord, you are wrong. You witnessed with your own eyes the battle just now. It was Fang Yi who led our soldiers in the surrounding areas to fight bloody battles. He did not have the slightest intention of taking credit for the battle!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the injured Fang Fan's face turned red, as if he was humiliated by being accused in person.

Fang Chengping would not sit idly by and watch his own son being insulted like this.

"Wu Minbo, what do you want to do? I am the real ruler of the Northern Frontier. Are you trying to rebel?"

However, Wu Minbo did not expect that this seemingly incompetent marquis would be so outspoken.

He smiled contemptuously.

"My Lord, you don't know that I am the governor of Ningjin City appointed by His Majesty, and I am also responsible for supervising the various departments in the northern border. If you doubt my loyalty, you can report it to the court and see whether His Majesty believes you or me!"

The imperial capital had long heard of Marquis Wuwei's various deeds, but because the northern border was remote, the emperor was unwilling to mobilize a large army.

However, he never expected that this would give Marquis Wuwei an illusion and he really regarded himself as the king of the Northern Frontier!

Fang Fan already had contempt for Fang Yi, and now when he learned that it was this man who charged into the Jurchen cavalry, his eyes were filled with disdain.

"Hmph, father, a mediocre person can fight his way through the Jurchens' iron hoofs, which shows how mediocre the visitors are! Don't worry, when my child recovers from his injury, I will take the initiative to meet these uninvited guests!"

The laughter was loud and resounding through the sky.

Fang Yi laughed out loud when he heard this.

"Isn't this the young marquis who just fled? What's the matter? The enemy is retreating and I am advancing. Have you found your lost courage?"

Fang Chengping was furious when he heard this.

"How dare you! Rebellious son! I have already expelled you from the Marquis of Wuwei's mansion. Now you are just a commoner, and you dare to speak so arrogantly to my son! You are simply courting death!"

Fang Chengping couldn't believe it. Could the person in front of him be the same stupid guy who had followed him for sixteen years?

How come you suddenly become so sharp-tongued?

A trace of regret grew in his heart. If he had known this would happen, he should not have been so soft-hearted and should have ended it directly instead of causing so much trouble.

"presumptuous!"

Before he finished speaking, the sword in his hand was already pointing directly into Fang Yi.

And now, how can Fang Yi's strength be contended by the mere Marquis of Wuwei?

But he did not reveal his true face. He moved his body to the side and easily avoided the attack, even deliberately showing a hint of panic while dodging.

Because he knew that Wu Minbo would intervene! So there was no need to show his strength.

Because in his heart, he had quietly woven a plan——

A perfect plan to make Fang Fan, this cunning guy, fall into trouble again!

Fang Chengping's sword missed and failed to touch Fang Yi at all, so he immediately raised his sword to test the sharpness again.

At this moment, Wu Minbo finally intervened: "My Lord, if you insist on doing this and act rashly, I will have to write to the court to set the record straight!"

After he finished speaking, his eyes turned slightly red.

How could one not feel indignant when seeing Marquis Wuwei openly wanting to eliminate a person who had a deep connection with the Fang family in front of him?

Upon hearing this, Marquis Wuwei withdrew his hands for the time being, but his eyes were like chains, tightly wrapped around Fang Yi, as if he wanted to see through every cell in his body. Even eating him alive would not be enough to vent his hatred.

The thought of recruiting Fang Yi under his command had already been swallowed up by the surging anger.

Wuwei Marquis Fang Chengping locked onto Wu Minbo in front of the governor's mansion and said in a deep voice, "Okay, Lord Wu, I will give you this favor today and not kill this man. But I will be frank with you. I will definitely get this man! You must hand him over!"

Wu Minbo stood on the steps in front of the prefect's mansion, his clothes swaying gently in the wind, his face showing a calm expression but a hint of determination.

He shook his head slightly, and said clearly, "Fang Yi is now a member of Ningjin City, and his name has been included in the national household register. We cannot give him up so easily."

After saying this, Fang Fan, the son of Marquis Wuwei, could no longer suppress his inner impulse and took a step forward, his voice filled with unquestionable anger, "Lord Wu, there is a difference between the noble and the humble, how can you be so rude to my father?"

Facing Fang Fan's accusation, Wu Minbo's eyebrows flashed with displeasure. He did not back down and retorted, "Young Marquis seems to have forgotten what etiquette is. He is so presumptuous to his elders. It shows how lacking family education is!"

Fang Fan was a rookie and was suddenly confronted with such a scene. He was scolded by Wu Minbo and was suddenly speechless and his face turned slightly red. However, due to the occasion, he could only suppress his dissatisfaction in his heart.

Wu Minbo took the opportunity to take another step forward, facing Fang Chengping, and said in a sonorous voice, "No matter what Fang Yi's status was in the past, he is now a part of Ningjin City. If you are dissatisfied with this, you can go to the palace in person to ask for permission. But I can tell you clearly that I am determined to get Fang Yi and I must use him!"

Fang Chengping stared at Wu Minbo's tough attitude, a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes, and then he uttered the word "OK" three times in a row.

He knew that there was no turning back for today's events, so he said no more. He waved his hand, led the army to turn around slowly, and set out on the road back to Yunzhou City.

……

In the meeting hall of Ningjin City, the flickering candlelight illuminated the stern and profound face of the prefect Wu Minbo.

His gaze was like that of an eagle, sweeping over everyone present one by one, and finally stopping on Fang Yi.

Following a low and majestic command, everyone left the spacious hall one by one, until the last echo dissipated into the void, leaving only Fang Yi and the prefect. The atmosphere instantly became solemn.

Fang Yi stood straight, his heart was full of emotions, but his face was calm.

He had long sensed that this inevitable confrontation would eventually come, but he had not expected it to happen in this magnificent yet unusually depressing conference hall, and so soon.

He took a deep breath, his eyes determined, ready to uncover the long-hidden secret.

"Master Wu, I will always remember your kindness, especially in this stormy time, you are still willing to lend a helping hand."

Fang Yi's tone was calm, but it contained endless gratitude.

Then, he slowly revealed his life story.

He talked about how he had been the eldest son of the Wuwei Marquis's Mansion since childhood, but was eventually driven out by the Wuwei Marquis's family.

Wu Minbo's expression looked even more complicated in the dim light, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

"So, you are actually... the adopted son of Marquis Wuwei?"