Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

“This goblin was quite honest in Taoyuan County. Later, I sent someone to specifically teach it language. Fortunately, it was quite smart, and after a few months, it could barely speak a few human words.”

“What happened after that? Where is he now?” Prince Wu asked, pressing for more information.

“This goblin is still an infatuated fool, constantly thinking about the Saintess. It said it had discovered a new continent and could return home to perform meritorious service and atone for its sins, so it borrowed some silver from me and left on its own. I didn't stop it too much. If there are no accidents, it should be dead at sea by now.”

Prince Wu chuckled dismissively, mocking, “Heh, this goblin is short-sighted and truly foolish.”

“Yes, a foolish goblin!” Fang Zheng Yi echoed.

Prince Wu quickly lost interest in the goblin, turned his head, and picked up another item from his side, handing it to Fang Zheng Yi.

Fang Zheng Yi took it and fiddled with it for a moment. It was a small, round, flip-top box.

Prince Wu explained, “This item is called a pocket watch. It keeps time extremely accurately. It is the creation of the finest Western craftsmen, and I spent a thousand taels of silver to acquire it.”

“Twelve two-hour periods in a day, and this pocket watch's face is divided into twenty-four…”

Prince Wu was explaining from the side, and Fang Zheng Yi was already completely engrossed.

This pocket watch didn't surprise him much. Such a size, if taken to later generations, would probably be mistaken for a watch box; it was really a bit bulky.

The problem was that the numbers on the dial were actually Roman numerals!

He would definitely not mistake that!

If the Great Jing spoke Chinese, then it wouldn't be strange to have Roman numerals...

It seems that the evolution of civilization is shaped according to some kind of natural law.

As long as humans are in charge, even if it's a different world... it's still the same!

Fang Zheng Yi was still sighing in his heart when Prince Wu glanced at him and asked, “What do you think of this item?”

“Oh... very good! Everyone should have one of these. It would make things much more convenient.” Fang Zheng Yi came back to his senses, answered haphazardly, and casually placed the pocket watch back on the shelf.

“Your Highness, it's getting late. I want to go back and rest. I think I'll have plenty of time to look at the things here later.”

Fang Zheng Yi didn't really feel like sleeping.

However, Prince Wu really had a lot of good stuff here. It made him want to... steal!

If Zhou Tie left markings along the way without any problems, his own people should be able to find him soon.

He just didn't know where they were now... He had to go back and think about a plan.

He knew almost everything he needed to know. There was no point in continuing to chat with Prince Wu.

Prince Wu didn't stop him, simply nodding and saying, “Alright, I'll have someone escort you back to your room.”

By the time Fang Zheng Yi returned to his room, it was completely dark.

His room was separated from Zhou Tie's, but it had a window facing the land.

Looking down from the window, there were still soldiers holding torches on the land, standing guard at night. In the distance, he could see a forest and mountains in the moonlight.

Fang Zheng Yi felt a lot more at ease.

At least his own people had a place to hide. Too open a space was not conducive to combat, nor was it convenient for escape.

Moreover, fighting in the mountains and forests was their strength! He just didn't know how they would rescue him.

While he was lost in thought, he vaguely heard a few bird calls in the distance.

Fang Zheng Yi's whole body shook, and he strained his eyes to look!

All he saw was darkness....

Turning his head and listening carefully, he heard two or three more bird calls.

A hint of a smile gradually appeared on the corner of Fang Zheng Yi's mouth.

They're here. His own people have arrived... They're quite quick!

The calls were rhythmic and meaningful, but he had forgotten them because he hadn't used them in so long. He still needed to find an opportunity to meet Zhou Tie!

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to coordinate the operation...

Just as he was thinking, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Before Fang Zheng Yi could open the door, Chen Jian, the steward of the Prince's mansion, walked in with a smile, carrying a tray.

Seeing him barge in on his own, Fang Zheng Yi felt very unhappy, and said with an unkind expression, “Steward Chen, what do you want from me?”

“Master Fang, His Highness asked me to bring you something.” With that, Chen Jian presented the items on the tray in front of Fang Zheng Yi.

Lying on top of it was none other than the pocket watch!

Trying to buy me off with small favors? I've played this game to death!

Fang Zheng Yi curled his lips, picked up the pocket watch, and stuffed it directly into his pocket, without the slightest politeness, “Alright, get lost!”

Damn it!

Chen Jian's expression stiffened, and he said in a low voice, “Master Fang, this is all His Highness's good intentions...”

“Which His Highness? Isn't His Highness dead because of you? Heh heh, dead eunuch.” Fang Zheng Yi began to be wantonly rude.

He didn't like this old fellow's sinister face in the first place.

He was also a traitor who sought glory. His character was inferior!

As a high-quality male, he simply couldn't stand such scum!

Moreover, being tied to the ship by Prince Wu had already filled him with pent-up anger with nowhere to vent it! It just so happened that a punching bag had arrived!

A hint of a vein appeared on Chen Jian's forehead, and he gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, “May I ask Master Fang, do we have some kind of personal grudge?”

Fang Zheng Yi smiled, “Have a grudge with me? Are you worthy? You, a eunuch guard by the Emperor's side, personally poisoned the Emperor. You even killed the Emperor you should have protected, let alone anyone else. Being with someone like you scares me very much.”

“Those are all things of the past. A good bird chooses a tree to perch on. I hope Master Fang won't mind.” Chen Jian endured his anger, feeling a burst of discomfort in his heart.

No... he absolutely couldn't fall out with Fang Zheng Yi, otherwise he wouldn't be able to explain it to the Prince.

He would really have no way out!

“Since ancient times, loyalty and treachery have been incompatible! You can ask around in the entire Great Jing. Who doesn't know that I, Fang Zheng Yi, am the number one loyal minister of the Great Jing! You treacherous eunuch! Get out of here!” Fang Zheng Yi's expression gradually became arrogant.

Chen Jian's body stiffened. His fists hardened!

However, he still maintained his rationality, and continued to say in a lukewarm manner, “Master Fang... after all, we are both working for His Highness.”

“We will continue to get along in the future, so why bother making His Highness unhappy? After all, my past is already in the past!”

“Is there any point in you pestering me like this?”

Fang Zheng Yi smiled evilly, “I'm scolding you like this and you're not even angry. You really don't have any balls! Insidious villain, I hate people with no temper the most!”

“Master Fang!!” Chen Jian, whose personality had been greatly insulted, finally couldn't help but shout loudly.

However, before he could finish speaking, there was a crisp “slap” sound, appearing on Chen Jian's face.

This sudden slap stunned Chen Jian.

He didn't expect that Fang Zheng Yi would not only be verbally abusive, but he would also hit him!

Fang Zheng Yi looked at Chen Jian with a cocky look, “What are you barking about? What are you barking about! What is my status, what is your position? I hate people who show me attitude the most!”

With that, Fang Zheng Yi took out the pocket watch from his pocket and shook it vigorously in front of Chen Jian.

With a smug look, he cupped his hands towards the sky and said, “His Highness is wise! He treats me like a national scholar! He even gave me a pocket watch! Do you have one?”

“What kind of thing are you? Just a dog by His Majesty's side! A dog should act like a dog!”

"!!!"

Chen Jian was dumbfounded. At this moment, he completely forgot the stinging pain on his face. His facial features were squeezed together, and he looked at Fang Zheng Yi with a face full of disbelief.

Aren't you the number one loyal minister of the Great Jing!?

You defected in half a day!!!