Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

For several days in a row, people came to the manor to deliver gifts.

Fang Zheng was overjoyed with the gifts!

Normally, it wasn't that no one gave him gifts, but he refused most of them, and the gift-givers were only the people under his jurisdiction.

Now it was different. Everyone was an official in the same court, and the joy of receiving gifts from colleagues was on another level.

Several uncles also sent a lot.

In his previous life, he only gave gifts to leaders and never saw any returns. Today, he finally got his fill!

However, although he received a lot of gifts, most of them were not valuable things, just some thoughtful little trinkets.

Antiques and calligraphy occupied the absolute mainstream, and Fang Zheng accepted them all.

Until Taoyuan County sent a box of things he had been looking forward to for a long time...

On this day, as usual, he went to court and exchanged greetings outside the Meridian Gate.

Since someone had given Fang Zheng a gift, their relationship had naturally improved a lot.

Fang Zheng was surrounded by a lively crowd, but there was still a group of people watching coldly not far away.

They were from various departments, but mostly from the Hanlin Academy.

Yang Yingcai was among them, looking disdainful with his arms crossed.

Someone next to him said: "Oh my, Master Fang has really risen to the sky in one step and holds real power. Now everyone is rushing to curry favor with him."

Yang Yingcai sneered: "They are just a bunch of sycophants. How can we collude with them?"

"There are still people giving gifts to Fang Zheng, I don't know what they're thinking. According to my understanding of this guy, maybe one day this guy will take the gift list and report them, falsely accusing them of corruption and bribery!"

"And pretend that he already sees through everything, saying that he reserved the evidence in advance."

"Yes! Yes! Master Yang is right, but... I think he seems to have changed a lot since he came back from the outside, not as sharp-tongued as before," someone interjected.

"Disguise! It's all disguise. Do you really believe the prodigal son's return? He probably has some bad intentions buried in his heart."

"Look, that guy Yang Fengfan is sticking to him again. He has been licking him for so long and no one pays attention to him, but he is still tirelessly doing it, this dog traitor!"

"Bah! This dog thing, he goes to whoever offers him milk!"

On Fang Zheng's side, many people were curiously staring at the box in his hand.

"Master Fang, what are you carrying in your hand? Do you still need to bring a box to court?"

Fang Zheng smiled and said: "Good stuff, absolutely good stuff. Don't worry, everyone, it will be revealed later!"

The sly-eyed Yang Fengfan seized the opportunity and came over flatteringly: "Master Fang, this thing looks quite heavy, let me help you carry it."

Fang Zheng laughed. This guy had been licking him all the time. He was the only traitor in the Hanlin Academy.

He enjoyed being licked by someone like this, and he felt it was not right not to give him some benefits.

But, this matter depends on the opportunity. There are many capable people under his command, and it won't be this guy's turn...

Seeing that Yang Fengfan was about to snatch it, Fang Zheng retracted his hand and said: "Thank you, this thing is very precious, I'd better carry it myself."

A sense of loss surged in Yang Fengfan's heart.

He had been licking him for so long, and he was isolated in the Hanlin Academy. Why didn't Master Fang value him!

However, this loss did not last long, because it was time to enter the palace.

The ministers entered in single file as usual.

When he arrived at the main hall, Emperor Jing swept his gaze down and naturally noticed the particularly strange Fang Zheng.

He opened his mouth and asked: "Fang Qing, why did you bring a box to court today?"

Just waiting for you to ask!

Fang Zheng smiled slightly, took a step forward, and raised the box loudly: "Your Majesty, I have been living very comfortably these past few days."

Emperor Jing couldn't help but smile: "Comfortable? It's good that you're comfortable, but what does this have to do with the box?"

"The reason why I am comfortable is because many colleagues have given me gifts to congratulate me on my promotion to Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. I am ashamed. This is the first time I have felt warmth from people other than Your Majesty in the court. It seems that our Great Jing's court is a place of love!" Fang Zheng said.

Many people who had given generous gifts instantly pulled their faces down, and cursed frantically in their hearts.

Damn it! We gave you gifts, and you brought them up on the table! Speaking in front of His Majesty, do you understand the rules!

Say it, then why are you flattering!

After scolding in their hearts, they began to feel uneasy and thought about countermeasures at the same time.

It's over, this guy doesn't play by the rules... Isn't the box filled with the jewelry I sent....

Yang Yingcai sneered repeatedly, exchanging information with the people around him with eye contact.

What did I say, this guy only calmed down for a few days, and then he sold people out!

Emperor Jing still looked calm. He knew clearly who had given Fang Zheng gifts.

Because Fang Zheng sent someone to send him the gift list every day.

Fang Zheng continued: "I have just taken office as the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and I am ashamed to receive so much support from my colleagues before I have made any achievements. Therefore, while everyone is here today, I would like to give all my colleagues a return gift. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Return gift!?

Many people looked at Fang Zheng in surprise, giving gifts to the officials during the court meeting was really novel.

Even Emperor Jing showed a very interested look: "Oh? Reciprocity is a good thing, We don't mind. But what kind of great gift do you have to bring to the court meeting to give?"

Fang Zheng said: "This gift is for everyone, and I have also prepared a set for Your Majesty! I dare say that with it, you will have a new life, and once you use it, you will love it and never go back!"

As soon as these words were said, not only Emperor Jing but even everyone began to show expectant expressions.

Especially Li Yuanzhao, his eyes were shining, and he kept winking at Fang Zheng.

Old Fang, you dog thing! You harmed me and got me beaten up a few days ago, and now you have such a good treasure and you're still hiding it from me!

It's really hateful!

"This thing is the creation of heaven and earth, the mystery of the sun and moon. It gathers the efforts of contemporary craftsmen, and there is nothing more ingenious in the world than this. Although it is thinner than a copper coin, it contains endless wonderful uses."

The creation of heaven and earth, the mystery of the sun and moon, endless wonderful uses, and more importantly, it is thinner than a copper coin!

What kind of magic weapon is that?

Fang Zheng was still boasting non-stop, and everyone was itching with curiosity.

Finally, Emperor Jing couldn't help but speak first: "Fang Qing, what kind of good thing are you boasting about so mysteriously? Countless novel things are given to Us as tribute every year, and We have seen many treasures in the world."

"We want to see what you brought, don't boast anymore, present it to Us and let Us see."

Seeing that the onlookers' eyes were already glowing green, Fang Zheng dared not delay any longer, put the box on the ground and opened it.

Revealing the neat rows of small round boxes inside.

He took out one of them and raised it high: "Everyone, please look, this is it!"

Everyone's eyes focused on his hand, vaguely seeing only a small box, and they were greatly disappointed.

Emperor Jing, who had been leaning forward, now sat up straight and said calmly: "Fang Qing, how is this thing thinner than a copper coin?"

Fang Zheng took out a copper coin from his sleeve and compared it vertically to the small box: "Your Majesty, isn't this thinner than a copper coin?"

Thinner than a copper coin

"Cough cough cough... Tell Us what it's called!" Emperor Jing's face was slightly red, blushing for Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng was naturally unblushing and heart-beating: "Your Majesty, this thing is called a pocket watch!"

"Pocket watch?"

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