Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Milan's armor had already been brought out and placed on the ground.

Zhang Biao walked closer and sized it up, muttering, "Young Master, why did you bring this thing out again?"

"It won't work... I can't move freely in this!"

Fang Zheng handed over the Kirin Horn Blade: "Then try this?"

Zhang Biao shook his head.

"No need! I don't need any of these! My broadsword is enough!"

Stubborn!

Fang Zheng sighed helplessly: "At least wear some equipment; you don't plan to fight him bare-chested, do you?"

"Exactly! I'll fight him bare-chested! If I have to wear something, please make me a pair of shoulder pads with spikes!"

As he spoke, Zhang Biao squatted down and performed a 'leaning mountain' move!

Judging by the position of his shoulders, he was still aiming for Chi Lie's crotch....

Zhou Tie stepped forward and said, "Even if his weakness is that big, how will you get close if the opponent uses a spear?"

"Master said! That guy is nearly ten feet tall; listen to me and use a whip to lash at his... whip, it's sure to work!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Biao silently turned around and went back to practicing.

Seeing that he wouldn't listen to advice, Fang Zheng had no choice but to call out to Zhou Tie, "In a while, I'll send someone to take you to the competition venue and arrange our people there first..."

"Also, has Wu Sheng arrived yet?"

"He's here! And the band you wanted, they're all here!"

"Good! Call him over tonight; I, your master, will personally compose a piece!"

............

Inside Qian Sheng Cloth Shop.

Qian Desheng brewed a cup of hot tea and respectfully offered it to Bai Yi.

Bai Yi had already clearly explained the purpose of her visit.

Qian Desheng was filled with helplessness.

He had long inquired about the princess's situation.

Claiming that he was an honored guest of the Fang residence, in reality, she was working as a maid for Fang Zheng.

That Fang Zheng was no ordinary person; he had initially thought of bringing the princess back from Fang Zheng's side.

However, she wouldn't listen no matter how many times he told her.

But seeing that she had been safe and sound in the Fang residence, he dismissed the thought.

Every time the princess came, he would tell her some bad news, trying to make her forget her fantasies and live a stable life.

Qian Desheng knew better than anyone.

Restoring the kingdom was utterly impossible, but as a servant, he had no choice but to risk his life to accompany her.

Now, with the Water God Sect being purged by the court, it was practically non-existent.

The princess's delusion of restoring the kingdom had also been shattered.

He originally thought he could live a peaceful life from then on.

Unexpectedly, being by Fang Zheng's side had actually allowed her to find an opportunity to assassinate the emperor, and she even wanted to go herself!

The emperor's only bloodline must not die like this!

Seeing Bai Yi accept the tea, Qian Desheng bowed and said sorrowfully, "Princess, the Water God Sect is now only a name."

"It's useless for you to assassinate the emperor again!"

"This old bone of mine should have followed His Majesty long ago; I've only lived to this day because I'm concerned about you."

"If something happens to you, this old servant will not live either! If you must go, then let this old servant go instead!"

Seeing his tearful appearance, Bai Yi felt a pang of sadness in her heart, and her tone softened slightly: "Eunuch Qian, this is my family affair."

"I will avenge my father's death with my own hands!"

"I came this time to ask you to help me with one last thing."

Qian Desheng's body trembled: "Your Highness! You know how heavily guarded the emperor is when he travels; it's absolutely impossible for you to assassinate him alone!"

"Yes... how could I not know? That's why I need a hand crossbow... preferably one that can be hidden on my person."

"After you help me with this last thing, there will be no more connection between you and me; from now on, live your own life."

Bai Yi's beautiful eyes were filled with tears as she stared intently at Qian Desheng.

Qian Desheng was also filled with sadness as he looked at her.

Naive, the princess was too naive.

Even if you have a crossbow, so what? Can you hit him?

If the first arrow fails, there's no chance to shoot a second arrow!

Qian Desheng continued to persuade: "Your Highness! Even if you don't consider it for yourself, have you thought about what will happen to the Fang family after the assassination? The Fang family has treated you well!"

"You are Fang Zheng's maid; this matter cannot be concealed."

"He saved you at least once; if the Fang family is executed because of you, will your conscience be clear!"

Bai Yi's face turned red; she didn't expect that the fact that she was a maid had been exposed!

She lowered her head and stammered, "I'm not a maid in the Fang family!"

"Oh dear! It's come to this, and you're still hiding it from me! !" Qian Desheng began to wail.

It's come to this, what face do you still need!

Bai Yi only felt her face burning, a princess of a nation running to be someone's maid and letting her own eunuch know, it was more painful than death.

In her shame and anger, she began to speak without thinking, stammering: "How could I be someone's maid!"

"That Fang Zheng is... is attracted to me! He bought me a ring and even said he wanted to marry me!"

As she spoke, she took off the ring on her hand and threw it in front of Qian Desheng.

Qian Desheng looked at the ring, and his cry came to an abrupt halt.

This... the ring doesn't seem like a cheap item.....

It's normal for Fang Zheng to covet the princess's beauty.

But if you're a maid, can't people do whatever they want?

Why bother marrying you, which is so troublesome?

Qian Desheng's eyes darted around, and he continued: "Oh dear! Princess! Then you can't assassinate the emperor even more! Aren't you killing your lover!"

Hearing the word 'lover,' the two red blushes on Bai Yi's pretty face became even more obvious, and she scolded娇: "I have nothing to do with him! Don't talk nonsense!"

After all this time, she's still a maid!

"Yes, yes, yes! This old servant is guilty!"

Qian Desheng knelt down and kowtowed twice, then picked up the ring and handed it to Bai Yi.

Bai Yi took the ring, closed her eyes, and murmured: "Don't worry."

"This matter will not implicate anyone; I will disfigure myself... and then go to assassinate him, there will be no problem."

Alas... stupid! What's the use of disfiguring yourself! Do you think the Eastern Depot is just eating dry rice!?

Qian Desheng's face was bitter, and he couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"Alright! Don't delay any longer! Hurry up and prepare it for me; I'll come to get it tomorrow!"

For now, he couldn't stop her!

Helpless, Qian Desheng sighed: "No need for tomorrow! Your Highness, please wait a moment; I'll go get it now!"

After saying that, he trotted all the way back to the backyard.

"Xiao Si! Xiao Si! ! Where did you die?

A nimble figure flashed out from the backyard and stood in front of Qian Desheng: "Godfather, what are your orders?"

"Go, go to the warehouse and get a hand crossbow, the one brought out from the palace."

Xiao Si hesitated: "Godfather... didn't you say we're going to do business properly from now on? What are you getting a hand crossbow for? It's been stored for too long; it might not even work."

"Stop talking nonsense! Get it for me quickly! And get an arrow."

"Won't that make it unusable?"

"Nonsense! I just want to make it unusable!"

.........

After a stick of incense's time, Qian Desheng carefully walked out, holding a box containing a hand crossbow.

He opened the box in front of Bai Yi and said cautiously, "Your Highness, look! This is the only hand crossbow I have left!"

"It was brought out from the palace back then, but the crossbow and arrows are a set, and there's only one arrow left."

"But that's enough! This crossbow is accurate every time; you... you must be careful then!"

Bai Yi glanced at the already cocked hand crossbow and said with emotion: "You're thoughtful."

"After I leave, there will be no more relationship between you and me. You... take care!"

After saying that, she closed the lid and left without looking back......