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Under the moonlight, two silhouettes were sitting on a stone bench. The gentle and pure moonlight shone on the two silhouettes, causing them to sparkle.
After eating and drinking his fill, Fang Zhengzhi changed into a set of clean clothes. There was one more thing he wanted to do, and that was to have a good sleep. Just like Ping Yang, he fell asleep after eating and drinking.
However...
He sat down with Chi Guyan.
There was no special reason. Perhaps it was because Chi Guyan said that she would leave at daybreak, or perhaps it was because Fang Zhengzhi felt that she wanted to save him.
As such, before they left, they could listen to the roars of the beasts and the chirping of the birds. Then, they could eat some fruits and desserts. What harm was there in admiring the moon while surrounded by hundreds of thousands of demons?
After all, he was not in the mood to admire the moon last night.
He leaned back slightly against the back of the stone bench and put his feet on the stone table in front of him. He held a fresh fruit in his hand and took a bite. His mouth was filled with sweetness.
Indeed, it was time to enjoy after a big battle.
"What do you plan to do after returning to the capital?" Chi Guyan looked at the lazy Fang Zhengzhi. Her beautiful face did not show much surprise.
"I will go back to the Northern Mountain Village first." Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Guyan.
Chi Guyan had already changed into a blue dress with a white peony embroidered on her chest. She wore a snow-white fur belt around her waist, showing off her exquisite figure to the fullest.
He had to admit that Chi Guyan had a stunning aura, especially her eyes. They were so bright that it made his heart tremble.
It was a pity that she was too arrogant.
"And then?" Chi Guyan asked.
"Build a big house."
"What else?"
"Marry... erm, find a hundred maids."
"A hundred?"
"Yes."
"Is one hundred really enough?"
"Cough cough... almost. Any more and it will cost too much."
"Mm, that's true." Chi Guyan nodded and did not say anything else.
Fang Zhengzhi did not speak either. He continued to eat the fruits in his hand. However, he felt that the taste was not as good as before.
The night was cold.
It was almost winter and the temperature difference in the Southern Region was still rather high. This caused the stone bench to be slightly cold. However, it did not affect Fang Zhengzhi too much.
After an unknown amount of time.
Chi Guyan finally spoke again.
"When we return to the Flame Capital City, the Emperor will probably appoint you to take charge of the Ministry of Rites. What … do you think about this?"
"Then I'll take over." Fang Zhengzhi replied casually.
"The Heaven Dao Pavilion's selection will begin in a month's time. Will you be participating?" Chi Guyan's voice sounded calm, but her eyes were filled with anticipation.
Fang Zhengzhi did not speak.
Of course, he knew why Chi Guyan was looking for him today. He also knew that the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection was a promise they had made back in the Northern Mountain Village.
However, the current him …
Could he really participate in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection?
Time ticked by, minute by minute.
The night deepened.
Fang Zhengzhi looked up at the moon in the sky and closed his eyes.
Chi Guyan didn't ask any more questions. She just sat quietly on the stone bench, her eyes shining brightly. One dot, two dots, three dots …
It seemed to be a peaceful night.
Not far away, there was a calm figure.
She wore a black leather coat that accentuated her perfect figure. Her wheat-colored skin glowed faintly.
Her jet-black eyes gazed quietly at the two figures under the moonlight.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince and the Chief are waiting for you." A voice was heard. It was soft, but it was extremely respectful.
"I know. Any news from the Demons?"
"Nothing at the moment."
"Alright, pass down my orders. All members of the Silver Horned Wolf Cavalry are to guard the area. Do not let your guard down. Anyone who disobeys will be dealt with according to military law!"
"Yes!" The voice immediately accepted the order and retreated.
The remaining figure looked at the two silhouettes under the moonlight. His eyes glowed faintly, but he quickly left as well.
…
Early in the morning, Chi Guyan left with a reluctant Ping Yang.
The hundreds of thousands of Demons were still camped outside the Iron Hill Settlement. They were in formation and training. However, they did not invade the Iron Hill Settlement.
Whenever Fang Zhengzhi had time, he would visit the city walls.
There would always be a figure standing in front of the Demon camp. She wore a white dress that danced in the wind.
Three days later, the hundreds of thousands of Demons retreated.
The battle of the Southern Region was officially over.
As the Commander-in-Chief of the Southern Region, Xing Yuanguo rushed back to the capital to deliver the Emperor's orders. Xing Qingsui, the Dragon Protection Squad, the Mountain Breaking Army, and the 100,000 Great Xia soldiers followed Xing Yuanguo back to the capital.
However …
The Crown Prince did not return to the capital immediately.
Other than the Crown Prince, all of the candidates who had participated in the court examinations stayed behind to represent the Great Xia at the celebration banquet.
As the greatest contributor to the battle of the Southern Region...
Fang Zhengzhi followed the Southern Region soldiers to the Sagely Mountain City to enjoy the welcoming ceremony.
The capital was also in a celebratory mood.
The battle report from the Southern Region had already been sent to the Flame Capital City. This piece of news had undoubtedly shaken the entire court and sent the entire Flame Capital City into a frenzy.
"Have you heard? Fang Zhengzhi fought the Sage alone in the Southern Region! "
"Of course I have. He will probably be crowned King when he returns to the capital."
"What a pity, I heard that Fang Zhengzhi is crippled."
"So what? How could the Imperial Court not treat him well just based on such a merit? He did the country proud! Even if he was crippled, it would be worth it! "
The streets and alleys of Flame Capital City were filled with all sorts of discussions. Whenever the Southern Mountain Range was mentioned, Fang Zhengzhi would be mentioned as well.
…
In the throne room of the palace...
All of the officials were lined up on both sides. Emperor Lin Mubai sat on the throne, wearing a golden dragon robe. He was all smiles.
This battle had been extremely difficult.
But …
It had been smoother than expected. Even though the 100,000 Great Xia soldiers had suffered some losses, the unrest in the Southern Region had subsided. Even though it was only temporary, it was enough to satisfy Emperor Lin Mubai.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has presided over the battle of the Southern Region and made a great contribution. Now, he is negotiating a treaty with the Southern Region on behalf of the Emperor. I would like to ask the Crown Prince …"
"When is Xing Hou returning to the capital?" Emperor Lin Mubai did not wait for the officials to finish their reports. He waved his hand and interrupted.
"Your Majesty, reports say that Xing Hou has already left the Southern Region. He should be back in five days." Another official stood up and looked at the embarrassed official beside him. A cold smile appeared on his face.
Crown Prince?
Wasn't that too much of a rush?
That's right, they had won the battle of the Southern Region. The Crown Prince had played a role in presiding over the court examinations. However, compared to those who had contributed...
But it was a far cry from it.
"Alright, pass down the order. Tell Xing Hou not to rush. His health is more important. Also, tell the prefectures to hold banquets along the way to reward the army." Emperor Lin Mubai nodded.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Oh yes, is Fang Zhengzhi still in the Southern Region?" Emperor Lin Mubai thought for a moment, as if recalling something.
"Your Majesty, Fang Zhengzhi will be attending the banquet with the Crown Prince. He will probably be in the Southern Region for another seven days. When that time comes, he and the Crown Prince …" The official replied.
All of the other officials looked at each other when they heard this. They knew what the Emperor meant when he mentioned Fang Zhengzhi.
He placed Fang Zhengzhi's matter below Xing Hou's...
This level of importance was not something a fourth-rank official could enjoy.
However, none of the courtiers objected because they knew that in the following days, a young man would appear in the court.
A youth of 15 or 16 years of age.
This youth's words would be something all of the officials had to listen to and consider. This youth was the main contributor to the battle of the Southern Region.
He had battled Canyang in The Vast World.
This contribution alone was enough to make his name resound throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty.
Even though he was no longer a prodigy.
"Alright, pass down the order. Fang Zhengzhi will be appointed as the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites. He will temporarily receive a Rank 3 salary. Furthermore, in the name of the Ministry of Rites, he will assist the Crown Prince in negotiating the contract with the Southern Region." Emperor Lin Mubai looked at the officials below and gave another order.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" All of the officials replied.
None of the officials dared to mention that Fang Zhengzhi might be crippled. Even Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping closed his eyes to rest, his expression calm.
They had all heard the word 'temporarily'.
Temporarily receive a Rank Three salary?
He had already jumped two ranks before even returning to the capital. It was not hard for them to imagine what kind of rewards he would receive when he returned.
...
The Sagely Mountain City was bustling with activity.
From the foot of the mountain all the way to the top, countless young girls dressed in all kinds of rattan clothes danced on both sides of the road. Beside the young girls, there were also bonfires burning.
Beasts were being roasted on the bonfires, the aroma of meat wafting through the air.
This was the welcoming ceremony for the warriors of the Southern Region. Every bonfire represented a tribe. The women danced and roasted meat as they waited for the warriors to return.
When the warriors passed by their tribe's bonfires, they could stop and enjoy the food and wine.
Of course...
If they wanted to, they could communicate with any of the girls dancing by the bonfire, and if they could get a nod from a girl, they could even deepen their communication.
The Southern Region, the land of the warriors.
It was also a place of open culture.
Countless returning warriors stopped in their tracks and blended into this sea of joy, drinking wine and eating meat.
At the top of the Sagely Mountain City...
The white walls of the city were bustling with activity.
All sorts of beast hides were adorned on the city walls. There were also gems and vines dyed in the blood of beasts.
Different designs had different meanings.
It was an honor.
It was a faith.
It was the faith of the tribes of the Southern Region.
The larger the diagram, the more intricate and gorgeous it was, and the larger the space it occupied. The six largest diagrams were placed horizontally at the main entrance of the capital.
Among the six diagrams, there was a golden one.
It belonged to the royal family of the Southern Region.
The King of the Southern Region and the Crown Prince, Lin Tianrong, sat side by side in the palace of the Royal City, dressed in exquisite animal hide.
Below them were Shan Ling and Princess Shan Yu. There were also the settlement chiefs of the Southern Region and the scholars of the Great Xia.
"Cheers!" The King raised his cup.
"Cheers!" The settlement chiefs rose to their feet.
The scholars of the Great Xia also raised their cups, their faces flushed. The wine of the Southern Region was much stronger than that of the Great Xia.
However, they were not willing to lose out to the Great Xia.
As such...
All of them craned their necks and downed their cups of wine.
With the rise of wine, the mood for poetry also rose. Reciting poems, writing brushes, and painting were naturally not lacking.
The scholars of the Great Xia danced with literature.
The chiefs and generals of the Southern Mountain Range naturally made friends through martial arts. Thus, the sounds of the zither, the flute, and the music of the Southern Mountain Range mixed together, creating a lively scene.
Fang Zhengzhi had no interest in competing in drinking.
However, he was too dazzling. Even the King of the Southern Region and Crown Prince Lin Tianrong came over to toast him.
Next up were the Chieftains, Chieftains, Generals, Junior Generals of the various tribes of the Southern Domain.
All along, Fang Zhengzhi had been the odd one out at the banquets. However, today, all eyes were on him.
No one dared to compete with Fang Zhengzhi.
After the scholars of the Great Xia finished reciting their poems, they immediately turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi. They looked at him expectantly and fawningly.
"Official Fang, please judge!"
"Alright!" Fang Zhengzhi replied casually.
"Thank you Official Fang!" When the candidate heard this, he immediately smiled and bowed. Then, he turned to the side and asked for the other candidates to evaluate him.
Fang Zhengzhi watched on helplessly.
Fang Zhengzhi was exasperated.
It turned out that being too popular was not a good thing. However, in this case, could he also start to accept some bribes and so on?
When he returned to the capital, he would be given a title and land. He would be able to hire a hundred servants. If he was truly honest, he would not accept bribes...
That was not a good idea.
As he thought of this, Fang Zhengzhi's lips curled into a smile. However, he had drunk too much alcohol, and the aftereffects started to kick in.
After a few rounds of toasting, he felt a little dizzy.
At that moment, the King of the Southern Region stood up once again. His face was flushed as he looked around at the candidates.
"The culture of the Great Xia is indeed profound. I am in awe! It is a pity that I am old. I will have to pass this on to the next generation. "
"King of the Southern Region, you are at the prime of your life. How can you say that you are old?" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong stood up and smiled.
"Hahaha... I am indeed old. I have to admit that. However, it doesn't matter. I am handing over the responsibilities of the Southern Region to the next generation." The King chuckled.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong squinted when he heard this. He glanced at Shan Ling, his eyes glinting.
However, he quickly regained his composure.
"I think that you can rule the Southern Region for another 10 years with your current condition!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong said.
"10 years? Hahaha … Your Highness, you must be joking. I know my body well. I won't be able to last a year, let alone ten years. However, there's something on my mind. "The King of the Southern Region waved his hand, a look of worry on his face at the end of his sentence.
"What is it, Your Highness?"
"Speaking of worries, I need your help, Your Highness." The King of the Southern Region continued.
"Thank you, Your Highness. If I can help you, I will do my best!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong squinted.
"Hahaha... alright, I will thank you on behalf of my daughter, Shan Yu!" The King of the Southern Region chuckled.
"Princess?" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was taken aback.
"That's right, my daughter has been spoiled since she was young. She doesn't like any of the warriors of the Southern Region. That's why I'm worried. Thankfully, my daughter likes the talents of the Great Xia …" The King of the Southern Region glanced at Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi felt a little dizzy.
However, that didn't affect his judgment.
He was shocked when he saw the King of the Southern Region's' strange 'gaze. "F * ck me, is the King of the Southern Region trying to make me his Fuma?"
So...
Should he reject or accept?
Just as he was thinking about it, Fang Zhengzhi sensed someone looking at him. It was a figure dressed in a luxurious leather robe.
A faint light flickered in his jet-black eyes.
Other than that, she exuded an aura of wildness. Her skin was the color of wheat and her legs were long and slender.
Princess Shan Yu.
She was the type of woman that all men would want to conquer.
As the saying goes, one should enjoy life to the fullest. However, Fang Zhengzhi did not expect this "joy" to come so quickly and so fiercely.
It was one thing to be treated as a VIP at the banquet...
But now, he was being proposed to? Furthermore, the King of the Southern Region was proposing to the Crown Prince?
Under normal circumstances, shouldn't the groom be the one to propose?
If that was the case...
Wouldn't he be able to save on the betrothal gifts?
No matter what, Princess Shan Yu was still a princess, right? In terms of status, he should be able to take advantage of her. She was much better than the average woman.
Most importantly, this chick was very capable!
Then, should he marry this girl and have sex with her? Fang Zhengzhi fell into deep thought as he looked at the King of the Southern Region and Princess Shan Yu.
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