However, Liu Yang is easy to deal with, but the eunuch is a little difficult to fool.
After thinking it over, Ji Xingzhi decided to let the eunuch stay with her, and then find a way to avoid him. Anyway, as long as she acts coquettishly and cutely, and if that doesn't work, she can cry, the eunuch will definitely soften his heart.
After making up his mind, Ji Xingzhi called Zhou Zheng and Wu Fang in and questioned them about their backgrounds.
Zhou Zheng grew up completely in the countryside. He has four older brothers. His family was so poor that they could not even afford to eat. His parents had no choice but to sell him in exchange for money to support the family. Zhou Zheng has never been home since he was a child, and he probably hates his parents to some extent.
Wu Fang had a bit of a background. He was from Shuizhou. His father, Wu Xun, was once one of the Three Dukes of the State. His family was prominent and he was a well-known second-generation official and rich.
Unfortunately, Wu Xun was convicted of disobeying the order of the Shuizhou Emperor and was sentenced to death along with his entire family. Wu Fang was the only son that the Wu family had given up everything to send away.
After hearing Wu Fang's life story, Ji Xingzhi couldn't help but frown. Is there something wrong with the Emperor of Shuizhou?
Ji Xingzhi was silent for a long time, then suddenly lowered her eyes, a hint of melancholy on her face, and her voice was filled with confusion, confusion about the future: "Can I trust you?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zheng and Wu Fang looked at each other, then knelt on the ground in tacit understanding, clasping their hands and saying, "I am willing to go through fire and water for the Emperor."
Ji Xingzhi's expression changed, his face cold. Looking at the two people kneeling in front of him to express their opinions, Ji Xingzhi did not let them stand up, but just said to himself: "I once rescued a rare venomous snake and kept it by my side, taking good care of it, fearing that it would be hurt. One day, I reached out to touch it, but it bit me. No matter how rare a venomous snake that bites its master is, it is useless to keep it. Rather than letting it go back and become someone else's pawn, it is better to kill it.
So I ordered people to peel off its skin, chop it into pieces from the tail upwards, and feed it into meat paste to a dog that always barked at me.
After the dog was poisoned, I ordered someone to rescue it. From then on, the dog dared not make a sound when it saw me.
After hearing this, Zhou Zheng and Wu Fang's expressions changed, and they looked serious and solemn.
The emperor told them this story simply to express his doubts about their loyalty, as emperors are always very suspicious.
Zhou Zheng was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will never betray you. If I lie, I will not deserve a good death."
Wu Fang was not willing to be left behind and said, "The same goes for me."
Ji Xingzhi nodded in satisfaction. Forcing Zhou Zheng and Wu Fang to pledge allegiance to her would not last long and would be easily shaken by human influence. However, if she was determined, it would not be difficult to win these two people back.
"In that case, I am relieved. I have a task for you now. This matter must be kept absolutely confidential. If there is any leakage, I believe you are all aware of the consequences." Ji Xingzhi looked at Zhou Zheng and Wu Fang, his eyes slightly cold, with an irresistible aura.
Zhou Zheng and Wu Fang were shocked again. They had known that this little emperor was no ordinary person, but they never imagined that this spoiled child, who was not even eight years old and lived in luxury, could frighten them with just his aura. You know, as members of the Royal Guards, they had courage and insight that were unmatched by ordinary people, but they were easily defeated by a little kid.
For the first time, he obeyed the young emperor not because of his status, but because of his aura.
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