"This …" Yu Wenli was taken aback at first, but he quickly reacted and cupped his fists towards Ye Wuchen: "Ye Gongzi, General Ye, Old General Ye, great news! Such a favor has never been bestowed upon us since the founding of Tenryū Province. We are truly envious! "
Marrying a princess was such an important matter, yet Long Yin had made the decision on such an occasion. He did not ask for Princess Feihuang's opinion, nor did he ask Ye Wuchen. After marrying a princess, he would become part of the Emperor's family. It was normal for him to be conferred the title of Marquis. No one would object. At this point, even a fool could see that the Emperor favored Ye Wuchen, so no one would object.
"This old subject thanks Your Majesty for your favor!" Ye Nu shouted excitedly.
"This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for your favor towards Chen'Er. The Yeh family is indebted to Your Majesty's favor, and we will always remember it!" Ye Wei was equally moved. Back then, even with his father's contributions and his own abilities, he was not betrothed to a princess. Yet, his son received such favor so easily. How could they not be satisfied?
Ye Nu and Ye Wei were about to leave their seats and kneel, but Long Yin waved his hand: "No need. Wuchen is a peerless talent bestowed upon us by the heavens in Tenryū Province, how can we neglect him? Wuchen, are you satisfied with my reward? "
"Wuchen is extremely satisfied, thank you for your favor, Your Majesty!" Ye Wuchen replied calmly. He secretly sneered: So what if you're not satisfied? Don't you think it's too late to ask me after you've already made up your mind? Are you going to take it back? That Flying Phoenix … can't be the Long Huang 'er we met on the streets that day?
"Hehe, good. Lin Xiao wishes to give you the titles of 'Tianlong's Number One Scholar' and 'Tianlong's Number One Prodigy'. Do you accept it? "
"I can't take it!" Ye Wuchen answered without any hesitation.
"Oh?" This answer surprised everyone. Long Yin asked doubtfully, "Why is that? Could it be that there are more outstanding youths than you in Tenryū Province? "
"Because Wuchen doesn't need such a title. If Wuchen was the first in the Sky Dragon Sect, then even without these titles, Wuchen would still be the first in the Sky Dragon Sect. If Wuchen was not the best in the Sky Dragon Sect, he would not be the best in the Sky Dragon Sect. The real number one relied on one's own ability, not shouting it out. Moreover, there was no such thing as number one in this world. The so-called number one was just the next peak to be surpassed. If there comes a day when a true number one appears in our Tenryū Province, that would be the time when our Tenryū Province begins to decline. "
Long Yin's gaze froze, and everyone else fell into deep thought. Soon, Long Yin said calmly, "Good, very well said. The real number one is not shouted out. If there is a true number one that no one can surpass, then our Tenryū Province may really begin to decline. Because a country should never have the best, but only better! "
There was no best, only better … Why did it sound like a certain advertising slogan in his memory?
"I can choose not to give you such a title, but I believe that from today onwards, there will be many people who call you that. I can't control their mouths, hehe! "Long Yin stroked his beard and chuckled.
"Wuchen thanks Your Majesty again for your grace. Please allow Wuchen to make a request. "
"Oh? What request? Feel free to say it. "Long Yin said nonchalantly.
Ye Wuchen looked at Cold Cliffs, who had been sitting there quietly, and said, "Now that Wuchen has defeated Young Master Lin by luck, it can be considered that I have returned Brother Cold Cliffs's freedom. It just so happens that Wuchen has just returned home, and there is a shortage of guards in the courtyard. This person has extraordinary abilities, is of a similar age, and has learned assassination techniques, so he must be good at concealment and tracking. He is the most suitable guard. I hope Your Majesty will grant me this request. "
"Hmm …" Long Yin nodded slowly and said, "According to what I said before, if you defeat Lin Xiao, I will let this person go and pretend that he never appeared. Now that he is free, and it is very likely that he is not a citizen of our Tenryū Province, it is up to him whether he wants to leave or stay, and I do not wish to interfere. You can talk to him yourself. If he is willing, then it is good. If not … "
"Wuchen will not force it." Ye Wuchen said seriously. He laughed coldly in his heart, "Does this Cold Cliffs really make you so afraid? You actually still have killing intent towards him. Come to think of it, it is because of his terrifying aura and the Wind Breaking Blade in his hand. "
Ye Wuchen and Long Yin could see that the current Cold Cliffs was just a wolf cub that had just left the den. He had the ferocity of a wolf, but he did not have sharp claws and fierce teeth. He did not even know how to endure and hide. When the day came that he became a real hungry wolf, he would become the nightmare of all his enemies.
It was not difficult to come to this conclusion … because of his aura.
And such a person, if he could not be controlled, it was better to get rid of him as soon as possible.
At this point, the curtains of the selection that had completely changed had finally fallen. Long Yin went through the routine and announced the talents that he valued this time, then returned to the palace. Of course, among the people he announced, there was Lin Xiao's name, but not Ye Wuchen's. After all, he only interfered after the end of the competition, which made the competition that should have ended long ago become many times more exciting.
The moment Long Yin left, the restless crowd finally broke out in a collective riot. The entire Yeh family was surrounded by three layers of people inside and outside. Words of flattery and praises flowed endlessly like a torrential river. Only Ye Wuchen had already expected this situation to happen. He had already hugged Ningxue and hid in a corner while the others were watching Long Yin leave. That was how he escaped the disaster.
"Ye Gongzi."
Hearing the shout, Ye Wuchen turned around. It was Lin Xiao who had been watching his every move.
"Young Master Lin, what can I do for you?" Ye Wuchen asked with a smile. He felt Ningxue's fingers scratching mischievously on his palm.
"Is Ye Gongzi interested in Lady Hua?" Lin Xiao asked.
Ye Wuchen chuckled, "That's right. With Lady Hua's beauty, it's not an exaggeration for the young men in Tian Long City to be interested in her. It's normal for me to be interested in her."
"It's just that Lady Hua and I, Lin Xiao, have been engaged for a long time. All these years, no one has mentioned marriage to the Hua family," Lin Xiao frowned and said.
"Oh, if I remember correctly, Young Master Lin seemed to have said this before. A fair and graceful lady is a gentleman's pursuit. Before Lady Hua married into your family, everyone has the power to pursue her. Could it be that Young Master Lin has forgotten what you said before? "Ye Wuchen said with a smile.
Lin Xiao's expression froze. He shook his head and said, "Ye Gongzi, I know I can't win against you in an argument. You must know that a gentleman doesn't take away someone's love …"
"You are a gentleman, but I am not. It's too tiring to be a gentleman. I can't act recklessly. I have to restrain my words and actions at all times. I have to control my manners. Sometimes, I even have to endure the humiliation bitterly. Why should I choose to be a gentleman? Whether or not Lady Hua is the one you love has nothing to do with me. I only know … "Ye Wuchen's voice froze. He said word by word," I, want, her! "
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