Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Seeing the Emperor grant his request, Paba couldn't help but nervously glance at Fang Zheng Yi.

Fighting was a small matter, but trade was a big deal!

He absolutely couldn't afford to offend Fang Zheng Yi because of Chi Lie's personal preferences.

This guy had connections and a background.

Yesterday, sixty thousand taels of silver were sent to his house. What if this kid regretted it and reversed his stance?

Thinking of this, Paba couldn't help but worry again.

Fang Zheng Yi saw him looking and immediately understood, nodding and smiling in acknowledgment.

Paba's hanging heart relaxed slightly.

It seemed he still recognized the bigger picture and wouldn't fall out over such a small matter.

"Your Majesty! When I accompanied State Preceptor Paba on a tour of the capital the other day, the State Preceptor said that the brave Chi Lie could eat a whole cow in one sitting."

"State Preceptor! I didn't remember it wrong, did I?"

Paba was stunned for a moment, not understanding what he meant, and forced himself to say, "Yes... that's right."

Fang Zheng Yi continued, "It's good that I didn't remember wrong!"

"Although today's banquet is full of delicacies, it's probably not enough for Chi Lie's appetite."

"However, a whole cow is too much, especially since the brave warrior has already eaten quite a bit."

"I suggest we roast a sheep for him to eat. If he goes back hungry, the two envoys might think we are not hospitable enough."

"I'm also very curious, how does one eat a whole cow in one meal... what kind of eating is that?"

Fang Zheng Yi suddenly said this in an indifferent tone.

Paba's face turned red instantly!

I was just bragging! Isn't that how you Jing country people talk?

No matter how much Chi Lie can eat, he can't possibly eat a whole cow!

Are you stupid or are you deliberately messing with me?

The Jing Emperor smiled, "Oh? As expected of the number one warrior of the grasslands! No wonder he's so impressively built. I've only heard of people who can eat a whole cow in one meal, but I didn't expect to see one here today."

"Good! Someone! Roast a whole sheep for the brave warrior Chi Lie!"

Paba's eyes went wide, and then he tugged at Chi Lie's sleeve.

He whispered to Chi Lie, "Chi Lie, can you eat a whole sheep?"

Not knowing the truth, Chi Lie looked down, "What nonsense are you talking about? Who can eat a whole sheep!?"

Paba swallowed and said with a forced smile, "The Jing Emperor has roasted a sheep for you, you... try to finish it."

Chi Lie's eyes widened in anger, "What nonsense did you tell them! I can't eat a whole sheep!"

"Half... half is fine."

"I can't eat half either! You go eat it!"

"It concerns the Khan's face!"

Although Chi Lie couldn't understand what others were saying, he somewhat understood Paba's reaction.

He had probably been tricked, but since it concerned the Khan's face, he would eat a whole sheep!

The Jing Emperor stared at Chi Lie and Paba with a smile.

The officials in the hall felt a burst of relief.

That's right! That's right! This scourge has finally been used in the right place.

It's not a skill to always bully your own people. It's awesome to be a scourge to outsiders!

Half an hour later... this dinner banquet finally came to an end amidst constant chatter.

Chi Lie lived up to expectations. Under the expectant gazes of everyone, he managed to finish half a sheep before finally being unable to eat any more, feeling like he was about to choke.

Not long after leaving the hall, Chi Lie "vomited" on the square in front of the hall.

Causing those around him to chuckle quietly.

Paba patted Chi Lie's back with a bitter face.

Why did I have to brag...

Fang Zheng Yi walked forward with feigned concern and patted Chi Lie's back.

"Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay!"

"Master! Didn't you say he could eat a whole cow? Why is he like this after eating half a sheep?"

Paba's expression was uncertain, and he said with difficulty, "Chi Lie had already eaten before coming."

Fang Zheng Yi suddenly understood and took something out of his sleeve and handed it over, "So that's how it is! I have a plum here to relieve the greasiness!"

"Don't eat if you can't eat it! Why force it down your throat!"

Paba's eyes twitched a few times, and he changed the subject, "Brother Fang, I didn't expect Zhang Biao to be your man. Regarding the martial arts competition with Chi Lie..."

Fang Zheng Yi heard this and looked regretful, "It's okay! Let Chi Lie compete if he wants to! Zhang Biao is no match for him. Since His Majesty has this intention, there's nothing I can do... Master, this matter won't affect our relationship. After all, national affairs are important, and face is a small matter!"

Paba felt relieved and bowed, "Thank you, Brother Fang."

"You're too polite! You're too polite! We're brothers once we've bathed together in Da Jing. Why are you being so polite with me?"

Paba wanted to cry but had no tears. Your other brother is about to have his stomach explode thanks to you!

While the two were talking, Guo Tianyang walked over from afar.

Fang Zheng Yi had sharp eyes and immediately shouted when he saw him, "Brother Guo! Brother Guo!"

Paba's eyes lit up!

Brother Guo? There are people who treat eunuchs as brothers? It seems these two have a really good relationship! The Fang guy didn't lie to me.

Guo Tianyang, who was in the distance, heard this and frowned when he saw Paba.

There are outsiders here, what are you shouting!

However, since he had already shouted, Guo Tianyang had no choice but to walk forward.

"Greetings, State Preceptor, Lord Fang. His Majesty summons you."

Fang Zheng Yi nodded and, in front of Paba, grabbed Guo Tianyang's sleeve and stuffed two silver notes into it.

Then he winked at Paba and turned to leave.

Leaving Guo Tianyang and Paba staring at each other in place.

.........

Inside the Imperial Study.

The Jing Emperor and Fang Zheng Yi sat facing each other.

Each of them had a cup of tea in front of them. The Jing Emperor first took a sip and said, "Fang Qing, has the list of return gifts been prepared yet?"

"It's ready. Five carts of Da Pin Tian Xian tea, two boxes of glass... diamonds, a Heart of the Ocean blue diamond, and..."

"However, the gift list has not been brought here. I will send it to Your Majesty tomorrow."

A smile appeared on the corner of the Jing Emperor's mouth, "How much silver did it cost in total? The inner treasury will pay for it. You saved朕 hundreds of thousands of taels, there's no reason for you to pay for it again."

"Your Majesty's affairs are the affairs of your subjects. Your Majesty is too kind!"

Your family affairs are my family affairs! Although I spent a few hundred taels more to gather the variety, that little money is nothing!

The Jing Emperor glanced at him and said faintly, "This matter counts as another great contribution you have made for me!"

"However... you secretly entered the Mingluan Hall. This matter will be considered a set-off for your merits and demerits!"

"?!"

As soon as these words came out, Fang Zheng Yi's mind immediately buzzed.

Was my date with the princess being monitored?

Did the Emperor discover my affair with the princess?

That's not right! The palace maids clearly turned their backs that day! Damn it, who was it!

He forced himself to remain calm and said, "I didn't expect Your Majesty to know that I was seeing the princess for medical treatment."

"There's no need for you to worry about the diagnosis! I have already ordered the imperial physician to see Miao Han, her body is very healthy."

The Jing Emperor stared at him with a calm expression.

Were you going to see a doctor? I don't even want to expose you!

"Alright, let's not talk about this. The main reason I asked you here this time is for the Crown Prince."

Fang Zheng Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

Proposing marriage to the Emperor... it's still a bit short of time.......