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

Fang Yi peeked out of the car window and saw that Jiuyuan County was still dilapidated, but the dead silence had been replaced by a subtle vitality.

People along the way came out and lined up to welcome them, with "sincere" smiles on their faces - that smile was as if there was a sharp knife behind you forcing you to smile.

Fang Yi knew very well that once they crossed this street, these people would probably turn around and burst into tears.

"My Lord, Jiuyuan County seems to be a good place, very lively, and the people are friendly. After meeting just now, I think County Magistrate Lu is a good person..."

Xiaorou commented innocently as she looked out the window.

"He is innocent, but you are too naive. When I tell you the truth about Jiuyuan County, you will probably not be able to sleep at night." Fang Yi snorted coldly and said in a low voice.

Then, County Magistrate Lu led everyone to a mansion that was both grand and magnificent. This was the mansion that Lu Dongxun specially renovated for Fang Yi.

Xiaorou helped Fang Yi get out of the car. Looking at the magnificent mansion in front of them, she smiled to Lu Dongxun and said, "County Magistrate Lu, the mansion of the Marquis is really magnificent. It must have cost a lot of money, right?"

"No, no, this house was originally the property of Mr. Lu, the richest man in Ningde Prefecture. Mr. Lu and his family moved to Huaizhou to run their business, and this house was purchased by our county government at a low price. After careful renovation, it became the residence of the Marquis."

Magistrate Lu bowed and spoke in a flattering manner.

"Mr. Lu..." Fang Yi felt that the name sounded familiar, as if he had heard the hunter mention it before, but he couldn't remember it for the moment.

"My Lord, are you okay?" Lu Dongxun asked with pretended concern.

"Oh, it's okay. Thank you for your concern, Magistrate Lu. I am really surprised by this mansion. If there is an opportunity, I will definitely bring you to my father-in-law."

Fang Yi responded with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lu Dongxun became even more delighted.

After all, in Yanzhou, their sky was not the emperor who was far away in the sky, but the governor and governor-general Zhuge Zhan who was close at hand.

Then, Lu Dongxun respectfully led Fang Yi into the mansion and introduced them one by one: "My Lord, please look, these are the maids and servants I specially selected. They are all smart and hardworking, and the chefs are all from famous restaurants..."

Fang Yi looked around and saw six maids and thirteen servants, all of whom were obviously there for surveillance. He did not expect that Lu Dongxun was so alert.

Although the situation at this moment is not more dangerous than the capital, it is by no means a smooth road.

After resting for a while, County Magistrate Lu hosted a banquet at the most prestigious restaurant in the county. During the banquet, he chatted with Fang Yi about family matters and showed off his unique status and position.

Fang Yi still let Xiao Rou deal with it while he looked around quietly. He was surprised to find that this restaurant, which had been deserted a few days ago, was now brightly lit and full of people.

Each of the diners was a burly man, looking like a bear or a tiger, and was obviously dressed as an ordinary soldier.

Fang Yi secretly chuckled in his heart. It seemed that this Lu Dongxun really thought that he was someone who could be easily bullied.

After the banquet, it was already night, and Lu Dongxun enthusiastically escorted Fang Yi back to his mansion.

"I'm really exhausted today." Fang Yi lay on the bed in the bedroom, stretching his body.

"My Lord, why are you so tired? You are just enjoying the food. It was me who dealt with Magistrate Lu. I even blocked several glasses of wine for you." Xiaorou complained as she sorted clothes aside.

"I really didn't expect it, Xiaorou. I never realized that you could drink so much as easily as drinking water." Fang Yi said with a smile.

Xiaorou suddenly came closer, leaned beside Fang Yi, supported the bed with one hand, stared at Fang Yi with drunken eyes.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, Fang Yi frowned slightly, "Xiao...Xiao Rou, what's wrong with you? Are you drunk?"

"My Lord, can you now tell me the true situation of Jiuyuan County and Magistrate Lu? What new discoveries have you made in the past two days?" Xiaorou asked curiously, her body swaying as she fell gently to the side of the bed.

"Hey, so that's what it is. Let me make it clear first, don't scream after hearing this!" Fang Yi supported the slightly tipsy Xiaorou, and told her the truth about Jiuyuan County and Lu Dongxun's true identity.

Xiaorou screamed in surprise when she heard the news. Fang Yi quickly covered her mouth and whispered, "I told you to keep your voice down. There's someone listening outside the door! Remember, pretend you know nothing!"

Xiaorou nodded repeatedly, her eyes gradually becoming blurry. Fang Yi quickly let go and patted Xiaorou's head gently: "Ask the servant to make a bowl of sobering soup. It's getting late, you should go back to your room and rest."

"Yes! My Lord, it's very cold in Yanzhou. Bring an extra blanket and don't catch a cold."

Xiaorou felt warm in her heart. She put a coat on Fang Yi and hobbled out of the bedroom.

Fang Yi was about to fall asleep when he heard a knock on the door. He thought it was Xiaorou coming back, but when he opened the door, he saw two servants sent by Lu Dongxun.

They were actually holding a quilt in their hands. Fang Yi mistakenly thought that it was Xiaorou's arrangement, so he asked them to put it on the bed.

After the servant left, Fang Yi wanted to go to bed again, but he accidentally smelled a faint fragrance, and there was warmth in the quilt, as if something was trembling slightly...

The fragrance was so strong that Fang Yi realized something was wrong. He lifted the corner of the quilt and was surprised to see a woman with half her shoulders exposed curled up in it.

She has long black hair, skin as white as snow, a delicate face, and every blink of her eyes reveals a lovable look.

What is even more fascinating is that the beauty in front of him is only wearing a bright red bellyband, revealing her white and slender legs.

Fang Yi subconsciously pulled the quilt up in a hurry, but his mind was full of that heart-stirring scene.

Fang Yi was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses, wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth, and asked anxiously: "Who...who are you?"

"I am a gift from County Magistrate Lu to the Marquis..." The girl lowered her head shyly, her voice weak and mosquito-like.

"I...I don't need such a gift, please go back." Fang Yi gritted his teeth and said the most insincere words in the world.

If it weren't for the power of the Overlord that made him indifferent, perhaps he would have easily broken the world for the first time...

"My lord, please don't drive me away. If I can't stay and serve you tonight, my family might..." The girl's eyes were red, and she begged bitterly, not daring to finish her words.

"What will happen?" Fang Yi knew it very well, but pretended to be confused.

Because he was worried that the girl was like a servant in the courtyard and was trying to test his bottom line.

"My family... they will... they will be tortured by County Magistrate Lu, or even... even killed!" the girl said with tears in her eyes and choked.

Fang Yi's thoughts involuntarily drifted to the horrifying pile of bones at the foot of the barren mountain. If this girl was really innocent, expelling her from the house would be tantamount to pushing her and her entire family into the abyss.

"Alas, he is also a man with an unfortunate fate."

"My lord, have you agreed to let me stay?" the girl asked in surprise, hastily wiping away her tears, but as she raised her hand, the thin blanket inadvertently slipped off a little.

Fang Yi hurriedly turned his head away and said calmly, "You can stay, but you have to put on your clothes and rest in bed. I will spend the night on the couch next to you."