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

Soon, Fang Yi blew out the oil lamp in the room, and the surroundings suddenly fell into an inky silence, and darkness wrapped around the entire room like silk.

Fang Yi sat upright on the futon. Although it was pitch dark all around, the bedroom was filled with two completely different yet alluring scents, which seemed to outline a series of beautiful fantasy paintings.

Knowing that it would be difficult for him to reach the state of Liuxia Hui, who could remain calm even when a woman's lap was in the air, Fang Yi hurriedly calmed his mind, concentrated his energy, and cultivated the power of a conqueror that could purify the six senses and eliminate distracting thoughts.

At the same time, the moment the lights in Fang Yi's house went out, a servant hiding in the shadow of the bedroom followed him like a shadow and quickly returned to the backyard of the county government office not far away.

At this moment, Lu Dongxun and Master Lin were sitting upright on the armchairs, holding teacups tightly in both hands, with solemn faces. Seeing the servants rushing over, they asked anxiously, "What's wrong over there? Where is the Champion Marquis going today?"

The servant quickly replied, "Everything is normal. The Champion Marquis got up in the morning and went to the seaside with his maid. He returned at noon and took a short tour of the city."

Master Lin asked, "Did Lu Qingxue have any conversation with him?"

The servant shook his head and replied, "I have never heard of it. I guess it should be nothing."

Lu Dongxun sneered and said, "That girl wouldn't dare to act rashly. After all, her parents are still imprisoned in the dungeon of our county government."

Master Lin asked again: "So, will Lu Qingxue still sleep with you tonight?"

The servant reported: "Lu Qingxue has not left the Marquis' bedroom since last night. She stayed inside during the day and stayed by the Marquis' side tonight."

Hearing this, Lu Dongxun and Master Lin looked at each other and smiled, both with meaningful joy on their faces.

Master Lin sneered and said, "I have long said that Lu Qingxue is a beauty of the country. Even a figure like the Champion Marquis cannot escape the temptation of beauty, not to mention that she has a reputation for being a playboy."

Lu Dongxun sneered and continued, "The Champion Marquis is in his prime. If he is not close to Lu Qingxue, that would be a strange story."

The servant beside him also laughed and said, "I think so too. The champion marquis is indeed as the rumors say. He is very affectionate with the pretty maid during the day, and at night they sleep together, with the maid also accompanying him."

Lu Dongxun showed a hint of evil intention: "The maid named Xiaorou is innocent and naive, and her beauty is not inferior to Lu Qingxue. It seems that the Marquis is really lucky."

Master Lin suddenly asked, "Master, so the two businessmen I visited secretly a few days ago are not Marquis Guanjun?"

Lu Dongxun thought for a moment and replied, "It shouldn't be. One of the merchants is strong and looks like a martial artist, but there is no such person beside Guanjun Hou. Moreover, Guanjun Hou and his party only arrived in Jiuyuan yesterday, so the timeline doesn't match."

"But we still need to be cautious. Only by being careful can we sail safely for a long time." Master Lin warned.

Lu Dongxun nodded in agreement: "All the wealth accumulated over the years has been loaded onto the ship. If the crisis comes, we can escape unscathed. But those account books..."

"Don't worry, my lord. The account books have been properly hidden. Even the Imperial Guards will find it difficult to find any clues about us." The servant was confident.

"What about those unruly people?" Lu Dongxun asked again.

"Those who were disobedient have been dealt with and abandoned near Zijin Mountain. If they are interrogated, just say it was done by bandits from Zijin Mountain. Now, no one in Jiuyuan dares to disrespect you, Master." Master Lin smiled cunningly.

Hearing this, Lu Dongxun laughed proudly and arrogantly: "Good! Good! Good!"

……

It was another extremely torturous night. When Fang Yi opened his eyes, Lu Qingxue was still sleeping on the bed, while Xiaorou was immersed in a dream on the side couch.

"Who is the master and who is the servant? Has Jiuyuan County really become your paradise?" Fang Yi walked to Xiaorou's side, tapped her forehead gently, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"My Lord, are you awake?" Xiao Rou was awakened by Fang Yi's laughter and rubbed her sleepy eyes.

"I've been sleepless all night. I'll be back soon. You can take this opportunity to wash up and get dressed."

"Got it, so that the Marquis won't cause any more 'Red Nose Etiquette'." Xiaorou said jokingly while laughing.

"Don't tease me with your petite figure." Fang Yi's eyes swept across Xiaorou's chest intentionally or unintentionally, causing her to feel dissatisfied.

"Hmph!" Xiaorou glared at Fang Yi. Fang Yi, fearing that the situation would escalate, quickly made an excuse to flee the scene.

When I returned, Lu Qingxue and Xiaorou had already made their bedding and were sitting upright, dressing themselves up carefully.

After finishing her makeup, Xiaorou also tidied herself up a bit and asked curiously, "My Lord, what are your plans for today?"

"Today, I intend to go straight to Huanglong and break into the county government office! I will try to lure Master Lin here and make him loyal to me!" Fang Yi lowered his voice, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"But Master Lin has followed Lu Dongxun for many years. He is not an easy person to deal with. Does the Marquis have the confidence to convince him?" Xiaorou said worriedly.

"Such people, even if they have followed Lu Dongxun for a lifetime, may not necessarily know the words loyalty and trustworthiness. In their hearts, the word interest is the most important. If we can coerce and lure them, and promise them huge benefits, we may be able to make them turn against us at a critical moment." Although Fang Yi said so, he was not completely sure in his heart.

Seeing that Zhuge Jingqi was about to lead his troops, if evidence of Lu Dongxun's guilt could not be found in time, not only would he go unpunished, but Zhuge Jingqi would also be charged with the crime of mobilizing troops without authorization.

Afterwards, Fang Yi went to the county government office alone, took a deep breath and stepped into the lobby, only to see Lu Dongxun and Lawyer Lin sitting there.

When the two saw Fang Yi coming, they immediately stood up and bowed, saying, "Your subordinates are here to see the Champion Marquis!"

"No need to be so polite. It's admirable that Magistrate Lu is so diligent and busy early in the morning." Fang Yi responded with a smile.

"Jiuyuan County is the Marquis' fiefdom, and the Marquis is my heaven. I will do my best to help the Marquis govern this land." Lu Dongxun's words were full of flattery.

Fang Yi sneered in his heart, knowing very well that although Lu Dongxun was flattering him on the surface, he actually never took him seriously, let alone handing over the control of Jiuyuan County.

"Very good. I have never been familiar with political affairs. With Magistrate Lu in charge, I can live a leisurely life in Jiuyuan County... Oh, by the way, Magistrate Lu, I got an ancient jade in Ningde Prefecture a few days ago. Please help me identify whether it is really a relic from a thousand years ago?" Fang Yi said as he took out a jade pendant carved with bird patterns.

"Ah, to be honest, I am not proficient in this, but Master Lin is an expert in appraising treasures and can tell at a glance. Master, please take a look for the Marquis."

Master Lin took the jade pendant, examined it for a moment, and shook his head, saying, "My Lord, please forgive me for being blunt, but this jade pendant is at most a relic from the previous dynasty, and it has been artificially aged to show its ancient appearance."

"Humph, what a cunning and dishonest businessman, how dare he deceive me! I also bought a few antiques, I wonder if Master Lin could come to my humble home and identify them one by one for me?" Fang Yi followed suit.