Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Bai Yi's heart leaped into her throat.

After waiting for so long... the opportunity had finally arrived!

Her voice trembled as she asked, "Young Master, will the Emperor also be watching the martial arts competition?"

Fang Zheng glanced at her, sizing her up: "Yes, so? Why are you so nervous?"

Bai Yi gave a dry laugh, "No... I'm not nervous. It's just I've never seen the Emperor before."

"Why are you getting so excited? I didn't say I was going to take you!"

"You....."

Bai Yi clenched her fists tightly, took two deep breaths, and said softly: "Young Master, can I go watch... I want to see Biao-ge fight?"

Xiao Tao heard this and turned her gaze to Fang Zheng, then blinked.

Fang Zheng understood, then smiled and said: "Just kidding! Outsiders can go watch, how could we, our own people, not go?"

"Everyone will go then, to cheer for Zhang Biao! If anyone's voice is too quiet, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Bai Yi immediately breathed a sigh of relief... but her body remained tense.

Her eyes constantly scanned the hidden weapons on the table.

Fang Zheng glanced at her casually.

Then he looked at Zhang Biao and said: "Take a look! See which of these hidden weapons on the table you find most comfortable to use."

"Don't bring too many this time, it will affect your speed."

"Chi Lie will be competing with someone in the palace today, and he's using a spear! From what I saw, the spear he's using is probably at least a zhang long!"

Chi Lie's arm span is already extremely long, and with the spear, his attack range is probably within a five-meter radius.

Against such an opponent, if Biao-ge's hidden weapon skills weren't so high, Fang Zheng definitely wouldn't want them to face off.

"Don't engage him in close combat. Just use poisoned hidden weapons directly..."

"No need!"

Zhang Biao reached out and grabbed the broadsword in the center of the round table!

"Young Master... just this sword is enough, I don't need anything else. I want to have a fair and square fight with him!"

"It's not easy to find an opponent, using hidden weapons... it's too boring."

"No! We must ensure your safety in this battle! Otherwise, you must concede even if you don't want to fight!"

Fang Zheng immediately felt a headache, not expecting Zhang Biao to have such an idea.

If I lose, I'll at most be scolded by the Emperor! It doesn't matter if I marry a wife later!

But you can't get yourself killed!

Zhang Biao shook his head: "He's no match for me. Chi Lie has plenty of strength, but lacks skill!"

"Are you sure!?" Fang Zheng stared intently at Zhang Biao.

The two glared at each other, and Zhang Biao nodded firmly.

After a long while, Fang Zheng sighed dejectedly: "Forget it, since you want to fight him so much, I won't stop you."

"Get a good rest tonight, and special training will begin tomorrow. Alright, everyone, disperse."

The crowd dispersed, and Zhang Biao happily carried the sword back to his room.

Only Xiao Tao and Fang Zheng remained in the hall.

Looking at the table full of hidden weapons, Xiao Tao said worriedly: "Young Master, are you really going to let Biao-ge go up there without any of these?"

Fang Zheng looked at the hidden weapons, his face ashen: "It's rare for him to meet an opponent."

"Since he wants to fight, let him have a good fight, so he doesn't feel stifled."

"Send someone back to the county to mobilize a group of people for me. We absolutely can't let anything happen to him during the competition..."

"Also, Little Bai's reaction is a bit strange. Keep an eye on her!"

Xiao Tao hesitated: "It's true that she's been a bit strange, and she's always looking at those hidden weapons, but what can she do? She couldn't possibly assassinate the Emperor, could she?"

Fang Zheng was also puzzled.

From the beginning, when Bai Yi insisted on following him, he felt it was strange.

Bai Yi's explanation wasn't a problem, and it made sense logically.

But for a rich young lady to be so eager, even shamelessly wanting to be a maid, there was a big problem.

If it weren't for the fact that she was so beautiful, how could he have agreed so easily!

After all, having another beautiful woman in the house wasn't a bad thing.

But how big could the problem be?

Bai Yi's behavior after entering the house was indeed that of a rich young lady.

Especially the occasional commanding attitude she revealed.

But he had been 'pua-ing' her for a year.

Her behavior now was much better than before, and she had long lost that energy.

She learned to cook well and was becoming more and more useful.

But Fang Zheng's vigilance had never been lowered.

This was an old habit he developed in Taoyuan County.

In order to survive in Taoyuan County and prevent information from leaking, he spared no effort.

Almost all of the important figures in the county had suffered with him from the beginning.

There were also some later additions, but their loyalty was very high.

Even so, he had to give them two public lessons on loving the county and loving the family regularly.

Bai Yi was the first person who hadn't suffered together and hadn't been trained to be so close to him.

She occasionally asked about matters in the court, but Fang Zheng didn't think much about it.

But today, when the Emperor was mentioned, Bai Yi's reaction was so excited that there was a big problem!

No one else was excited, why were you excited?

You're a rich young lady, why are you so impatient?

After thinking for a moment, Fang Zheng said: "No matter what, just keep an eye on her these few days."

"Also, investigate that cloth shop she often goes to!"

"When His Majesty leaves the palace, there will be countless guards. There must be no mistakes."

Xiao Tao nodded: "Okay, I'll send someone to follow her closely."

"Well, clean up the things on the table and get some rest."

.........

Inside the room.

Bai Yi sat blankly on the edge of the bed, stunned.

After a long while, she pulled out a small wooden box from under the bed.

Opening the wooden box, there were a few scattered items inside.

Besides small trinkets such as jade hairpins and diamond rings, the most striking thing was a dagger.

The dagger's sheath was inlaid with gold and jade, and its style was no different from Fang Zheng's Shangfang Sword!

This dagger was obtained from Qian Desheng.

Bai Yi pulled out the dagger. In the dim light of the candle, the dagger still shone with sharpness.

Looking at her pretty face reflected in the cold light.

Bai Yi couldn't help but feel bitter.

After staying in the Fang residence for so long, she initially just wanted to find an opportunity.

She didn't expect this opportunity to take so long to arrive.

Over the past year, news of the Water God Sect being constantly wiped out in various places was transmitted to her ears through Qian Desheng.

Her heart for restoring the kingdom gradually cooled down, but her desire for revenge became more and more fervent.

Now, the opportunity has finally arrived!

With no one available, she has to realize this opportunity with her own hands!

It's just... the hope is too slim.

The Emperor's entourage is heavily guarded, so she can only try to get close by borrowing Fang Zheng's identity.

But what about Fang Zheng after the assassination succeeds?

What about the people in the Fang residence?

Although she is nominally a maid in the Fang residence, she doesn't have much to do by Xiao Tao's side.

The three taels of silver per month, although very meager, can't even be spent.

In terms of food, clothing, and use, there is a special fund in the Fang residence to pay for the servants, and even snacks are available.

And everyone is very kind to her, no one treats her like a maid.

Especially Xiao Tao, who is sincerely good to her.

Taking her shopping, watching operas, and buying clothes.

Because of personal revenge, she has harmed a group of people who are good to her, so how can she do it?

The dagger returned to its sheath and placed on her lap, Bai Yi stared blankly at the candlelight.

For a time, she was filled with sorrow, and tears streamed down her face........