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

In the lobby of Jiuyuan County Government Office, sunlight shines through the carved window lattices, casting patches of light on the bluestone floor.

However, hidden in this solemn atmosphere is a subtle tension.

At this moment, a man was sitting upright on a high throne. He was dressed in gorgeous brocade clothes, with a resolute face and an extraordinary bearing between his brows. He was the famous Grand Commander of Yanzhou - Zhuge Ke.

Next to Zhuge Ke stood a young woman, she was his only daughter, Zhuge Jingqi.

At this moment, Zhuge Jingqi lowered her eyes, frowned her brows, and there was a hint of uneasiness and fear on her delicate face, and it seemed that even her breathing had become cautious.

Faced with her father's mountain-like majesty, even though she was usually clever and eccentric, she did not dare to be the slightest bit presumptuous at this moment.

Zhuge Ke secretly laughed in his heart, but still maintained an extremely serious expression. He had a little plan in his mind - to teach his daughter, who was always getting into trouble but still courageous, a little "lesson".

After all, as children of the Zhuge family, how could they not know their place?

"Father, you...what kind of imperial decree are you delivering? Why is it so solemn?"

Finally, Zhuge Jingqi was almost crying due to the depressing atmosphere. With a tearful tone, she couldn't help but ask.

Zhuge Ke raised a barely perceptible smile and deliberately joked, "Oh, our little Jingqi is also starting to worry about Mr. Fang Yi? Don't forget, you and he haven't officially married yet!"

Zhuge Jingqi's cheeks immediately turned red, like peach blossoms blooming in spring. She quickly explained: "Father, please don't talk nonsense. I... I didn't agree to marry him!"

Zhuge Ke pretended to be stern and frowned slightly: "Nonsense! How can you casually refuse a marriage granted by the emperor? Besides, judging from your expression, it is clear that you have a good impression of Fang Yi!"

Zhuge Jingqi became even more shy, her voice as thin as a mosquito: "How...how can this be possible!"

Zhuge Ke changed the subject, his tone serious: "Remember that time when you disobeyed military orders by mobilizing my troops to support Fang Yi? I'm going to settle this account with him today!"

When Zhuge Jingqi heard this, she waved her hands anxiously: "Father, that matter really has nothing to do with Fang Yi. I decided to go and help on my own!"

Zhuge Ke waved his hand, as if he would not allow any doubt: "No need to say more, I will just argue with him."

When Zhuge Jingqi heard this, she couldn't help but get angry: "Father, you are clearly making up stories!"

Zhuge Ke laughed out loud: "Haha, that's right, I'm just making trouble, let's see what you can do!"

Seeing this, Zhuge Jingqi finally understood that her father was reminding her in a special way. The tension in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a warm feeling of affection and understanding.

She sighed softly. Although she was still a little dissatisfied in her heart, she finally chose not to argue with her father. She just stood aside quietly with a helpless yet warm smile on her lips.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door interrupted the silence.

Fang Yi almost rushed in, panting, but he knew what was going on the moment he saw Zhuge Jingqi being intimate with a middle-aged man. He turned around and respectfully faced the middle-aged man, saying loudly, "Champion Marquis Fang Yi, I pay my respects to the Grand Commander!"

Although Zhuge Ke looked dignified on the outside, he secretly admired this young general in his heart.

He pretended to be dissatisfied, with a hint of teasing between his eyebrows: "Humph, what a champion marquis, don't you know that this governor is here to read the imperial edict? Do you want the imperial edict to wait for you?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Yi quickly bowed and saluted, and explained sincerely: "I am guilty of this. It is because I just came back from a small village under Jiuyuan County, and there are some matters there that I need to personally take care of."

"Marquis Guanjun, Marquis Guanjun, you are a high-ranking official, how could you go to a place like that?"

There was a barely perceptible smile on Zhuge Ke's lips, which seemed like a reproach but was actually full of encouragement.

Fang Yi straightened his back, his eyes firm: "Grand Commander, I always remember that the foundation of a country lies in its people. Even the most remote villages are on the king's land, and if the people are safe, the country will be prosperous. For the sake of your majesty's country, I dare not slack off in the slightest."

Zhuge Ke's eyes flashed with approval when he heard this. He clapped his hands gently, indicating that Fang Yi did not need to explain too much: "Okay, if you have this intention, you will live up to your majesty's high expectations. Then, let us accept the order."

After saying this, Fang Yi knelt down on the ground without hesitation. His knees touched the cold ground, but an inexplicable enthusiasm ignited in his heart.

Zhuge Ke unfolded the imperial edict in his hand. His voice was steady and solemn. Every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of force, echoing in this small space.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that Champion Marquis Fang Yi has made outstanding achievements in eradicating corruption in Jiuyuan County, and is hereby summoned back to the capital to be rewarded and commended..."

Zhuge Jingqi, who was standing by, finally broke into a relieved smile as he listened to the contents of the imperial edict, as if a huge stone had been lifted from his heart.

The look in her eyes when she looked at Fang Yi contained not only admiration but also a sense of security and expectation.

Fang Yi was even more shocked. He didn't expect that he would receive such an honor just because he wanted to eliminate that small corrupt official.

There are more opportunities to return to Beijing, but the risks are also greater.

……

In the Sixth Prince’s Palace.

Shangguan Ba, the Duke of Ningguo, even though he is old, still sits in the palace, and his imposing manner is even stronger than when he was in his prime.

Sitting below was the Sixth Prince Yang Jingyu, dressed in gorgeous royal attire, with a heroic look between his brows, but he restrained all his edge in front of Shangguan Ba.

"Duke Ningguo, I heard that Fang Yi is becoming famous in Yanzhou, and there is also news that the emperor intends to recall him to the capital!"

Yang Jingyu spoke carefully, with a barely perceptible hint of worry in his voice.

He knew very well that within the deep palace, every step had to be taken with caution, especially when it came to dealing with powerful figures in the court.

Shangguan Ba ​​narrowed his eyes slightly. Time had left deep marks on his face, but it did not seem to have diminished his wisdom and sharpness.

"It's okay. Fang Yi's matter is just a minor matter. If he stayed in Yanzhou for a long time, I would be unable to sleep at night. But once he is under our noses, he will be like a tiger with its teeth pulled out, and it will be difficult for him to stir up trouble."

He took a sip of tea slowly, his words revealing deep calculation.

Yang Jingyu's eyes flickered when he heard this, and he was obviously touched by Shangguan Ba's insights. "So that's how it is. He can do something in other places, but in Beijing, everything is under control."

He pondered for a moment, then suggested, "When he returns to the capital, should we do something to warn him and let him know who is the real master within these palace walls?"

Shangguan Ba ​​shook his head, his smile full of meaning.