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

The imperial capital is prosperous and magnificent. The magnificent palaces sparkle in the sun, and every brick and tile reveals the supreme authority and dignity.

Emperor Taining was sitting in the imperial study at this moment, brows furrowed, holding tightly in his hand a secret report sent back from the small border county of Jiuyuan, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.

"Is what Zhang Wenyuan said true? In Jiuyuan, corruption is rampant to this extent?"

Emperor Taining's voice was mixed with disbelief and anger, and his eyes, which were usually dignified and calm, were now flashing with unprecedented anger.

Although he had heard about the official ethos in various places, he was still shocked to hear with his own ears such serious corruption.

Liu Congwu, who was standing by and was the emperor's confidant, knew that he must not act rashly at this moment, so he lowered his head and remained silent.

Emperor Taining's rage resounded like thunder throughout the imperial study, filling the air with a depressing atmosphere that almost suffocated people.

"I'm afraid this matter is closely related to the harem."

Emperor Taining spoke in a heavy tone, his eyes swept towards Liu Congwu sharply.

Liu Congwu knew it well and nodded gently without saying anything, but this subtle movement was enough to explain everything.

"Humph, the chaos in the harem should be properly rectified."

Emperor Taining sneered, then changed the subject and mentioned another person, "By the way, how did Fang Yi perform in this incident?"

When mentioning Fang Yi, Liu Congwu's face flashed with admiration: "According to Lord Zhang's report, Fang Yi is not only bold and careful, but also intelligent and brave. He handles crises with ease. He is indeed a rare talent!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Taining's mouth curled up slightly, with a hint of relief in his eyes: "Of course, how can the child of Wan'er and me be inferior?"

Just as he was immersed in his pride in his children and his reverie of a bright future, a eunuch suddenly came hurriedly outside the door and announced loudly: "Your Majesty, the Queen wants to see you!"

Emperor Taining put away the smile on his face and replaced it with a gentle expression: "Please ask her to come in."

After saying that, he turned his head and whispered to Liu Congwu, "You go down and rest first."

As Liu Congwu retreated respectfully, the atmosphere in the imperial study suddenly became subtle.

Emperor Taining straightened his clothes and looked towards the closed door, wondering in his heart, what is the purpose of the Queen's visit?

……

In Dai County of the northern border, inside the residence of Marquis Wuwei, the atmosphere was as gloomy as the cold frost in winter.

Marquis Wuwei has been unable to hide the worry on his face these days.

Fang Yi was promoted to the capital with an imperial edict, and his career was on the rise. This incident caused a lot of turmoil in the heart of Marquis Wuwei, and his irritability and resentment grew like weeds.

"Father, why do you look so frowned these days? Is there any unusual movement at the border again?"

There was an unyielding light in Fang Fan's eyes, and he tried to break the dull atmosphere at home with his concern.

He was not entirely without jealousy over Fang Yi's promotion, but rather a desire to prove himself.

Fang Fan went out early and came back late every day, sweating profusely in the military camp, trying to prove with his actions that he was no less capable than Fang Yi.

However, contrary to his expectations, his efforts seemed to have only caused a series of tiny ripples.

The attitude of the soldiers towards this young man gradually changed from awe at first to subtle doubt - Fang Fan's command ability did not grow with his sweat, but his shortcomings of lack of experience and slow decision-making became increasingly prominent.

Marquis Wuwei looked at his son returning covered in dust, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Although she loves her son dearly, she has to admit the cruelty of reality.

"Fan'er, I am naturally pleased that you have such ambition. But you must proceed step by step."

There was both expectation and helplessness in the words.

Fang Fan heard the reservation in his father's words and asked unwillingly: "Father, do you also think that I am not as good as Fang Yi?"

His voice trembled slightly, revealing his inner struggle and desire for recognition.

Just when the conversation between father and son reached a stalemate, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence.

A messenger walked into the hall quickly, interrupting the dull atmosphere in the room. He was covered in dust, knelt on one knee, and respectfully presented a letter from Kyoto.

Wuwei Hou took the letter and touched the seal with his finger. He knew that this matter was of great importance. Before the messenger stood up and left, he solemnly reminded him: "My Lord, the matter in the palace is urgent. Please give me a reply after reading it. Kyoto is eagerly waiting for your good news."

Marquis Wuwei nodded slightly, signaling the messenger to leave, and then he couldn't wait to tear open the envelope.

As his eyes jumped across the paper, his expression became increasingly solemn, as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart.

Marquis Wuwei sat in a carved pearwood chair, holding tightly in his hand a letter from Kyoto, his brows furrowed, his eyes revealing an expression of disbelief.

Seeing his father so heavy-hearted, Fang Fan, who was standing beside him, looked handsome but anxious. He couldn't wait to ask, "Father, what is in the letter that makes you so worried?"

His voice trembled slightly, and it was obvious that he was curious and uneasy about the information in the letter.

Marquis Wuwei sighed softly, and that sigh seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight. He said in a deep voice: "Fang Yi, that kid has become a marquis now."

There was a sense of helplessness in his words, mixed with indescribable complex emotions.

Fang Fan was stunned when he heard this, as if he suspected that there was something wrong with his ears. "Father, are you...are you kidding me? How could Fang Yi be so stupid?"

His tone was full of disbelief.

Wu Weihou's expression suddenly turned serious, and he shouted, "Asshole! How can you talk nonsense about such a thing!"

The harsh tone made Fang Fan feel awkward, and he quickly apologized with a smile: "I know I was wrong, but this news is too shocking and hard to accept."

Marquis Wuwei's eyes gradually softened, but he still couldn't hide the turmoil in his heart. He whispered to himself, "Yeah, I really hope this isn't true..." His voice was filled with the bitterness of not wanting to face reality.

"A seventeen-year-old marquis, this does sound incredible, even a little scary."

Marquis Wuwei continued, with a complicated light in his eyes.

Thinking back to the fact that I was only able to be granted a title of nobility at the age of 35, and the amount of unknown efforts and sacrifices behind it, I can't help but feel deeply moved by Fang Yi's achievements.

"The intentions of those people in Kyoto are really hard to guess."

Wu Wei Hou shook his head and smiled bitterly, then told Fang Fan a piece of news that shocked him, "They asked us to invite Fang Yi back to the Fang family."

When Fang Fan heard this, his face turned pale instantly, as if he had been struck by a bolt from the blue.

"how so!"

He felt mixed emotions and couldn't help asking, "What on earth did Fang Yi use to make Kyoto pay so much attention to him?"

What followed was a deeper fear and resentment towards Fang Yi.

Thinking of this, Fang Fan asked his father urgently: "What is the real intention of Kyoto? Are they going to deal with Fang Yi?"

Wu Wei Hou shook his head slightly and said earnestly: "No, they want us to reconcile with Fang Yi and accept him back into the family."

At this point, he sighed and looked at Fang Fan with a look of comfort in his eyes, "Fan'er, the current situation is not optimistic. We can only adapt to the situation. But remember, the future of the Fang family is still yours, so there is no need to worry."

After hearing this, Fang Fan felt mixed emotions. On the one hand, he was worried about the future situation, and on the other hand, he was worried about the possible impact of Fang Yi's return.