There were only two days left in the 10,000th year of the Divine Prefecture Calendar. The atmosphere in Donghai City was getting more and more intense.
In Hua Fengliu's residence in the Guqin Gardens, many people were there. Ye Futian, Yu Sheng, Yi Qingxuan, Yi Xiang, Tang Lan, and Tang Wan were all there.
"Tomorrow is the last day of the year. After tomorrow, I'll send you off directly," Yi Xiang said.
"Father, why the rush?" Yi Qingxuan asked.
"Haven't you noticed that the Zither Gardens have been under surveillance for the past few days? But since they haven't made a move, I'm too lazy to bother with them. It's better to avoid unnecessary trouble. Let's set off early to avoid any more trouble." The School of the Emperor Star definitely had something against him and Ye Futian, but they hadn't done anything. Perhaps they had their own concerns. Yi Xiang didn't care. He would feel more at ease if Ye Futian and the others were sent to the Imperial City as soon as possible.
"Senior Yi is right." Sitting there, Hua Fengliu nodded.
"You can see her tomorrow. Can't you wait?" Tang Lan smiled at Hua Fengliu. Last time, Hua Jieyu had said that the Nandou family had agreed to let Ye Futian and Hua Fengliu spend the New Year with Nandou Wenyin. It was a concession.
"Of course not. I actually want to go with you," Hua Fengliu said, smiling.
"Really? Then let Futian go alone, "Tang Lan said with a smile.
Hua Fengliu's expression was unnatural. He looked at Ye Futian and winked at him, hoping that Ye Futian would help him out.
"Master, you decide." Ye Futian looked away. At a time like this, he could only mourn for his master.
Hua Fengliu saw Ye Futian's actions and glared at him. Was this his disciple and future son-in-law?
"Tang Lan, I also want to spend the New Year with Jieyu." Hua Fengliu could only smile shakily. Tang Lan sneered at him. "Hypocrite."
With that, she turned to leave. "I'll order people to prepare the New Year Banquet. The Guqin Gardens will spend it early."
"That works?" Ye Futian looked at Tang Lan's back. She was indeed Tang Lan. She did things quickly and decisively.
"Come here." Said a cold voice. Ye Futian turned around and saw Hua Fengliu smiling at him. Ye Futian shuddered when he saw that creepy smile. He walked up to Hua Fengliu and massaged his back. "Master, what can I do for you?"
"I wouldn't dare," Hua Fengliu said coldly.
"It's only right and proper to do things for Teacher." Ye Futian said righteously, "By the way, Master, I recognized Masteress the last time I saw her. A woman as beautiful as Masteress, probably only you can pursue her."
"Of course." A proud smile appeared on Hua Feng's face. Back in the day, he had countless rivals in love at Donghai Academy. The Art Saint was the strongest, but in the end, Hua Feng still managed to win his heart.
"Masteress is already so beautiful now. You can imagine how beautiful she was when she was young. Master's looks back then were probably comparable to mine," Ye Futian said with a smile.
"…" Hua Fengliu admired this disciple from the bottom of his heart. He had successfully changed the topic.
Not long after, the banquet was ready. The group chatted and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Just as they were reuniting like family, a group of strong cultivators arrived from outside the Guqin Gardens. They landed directly in the air above the Guqin Gardens.
The leader was the chief of the East Sea Prefecture, Xia Feng. Beside him was Xia Fan. At this moment, they had come with strong cultivators. Xia Fan's eyes flashed with cold murderous intent.
"Go in," Xia Feng said with a wave of his hand. Immediately, the group stepped into the Guqin Gardens like heavenly soldiers.
Inside the Guqin Gardens, Yi Xiang was the first to feel that something was wrong. He frowned and looked out of the Guqin Gardens.
Then, Tang Lan and the others looked into the sky.
In just a moment, they saw a group of people appear in the sky. They looked menacing.
"Xia Feng, what is the meaning of this?" Tang Lan asked, glancing at Xia Feng coldly.
Xia Feng's sharp eyes flashed with a cold smile. The group landed on the ground and walked in front of the people who were enjoying the banquet.
Xia Fan, who was standing beside Xia Feng, stared coldly at Ye Futian. He had once treated Ye Futian like an ant and toyed with him. Ye Futian had almost killed him. Minister Zuo wanted to punish Ye Futian for offending him. Now, things had finally turned around.
Ye Futian also looked at Xia Fan coldly. Murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
"Apologies for disturbing everyone. I came here today on an imperial edict. There's a good matter. Congratulations in advance." Xia Feng smiled. Everyone at the banquet frowned. An imperial edict?
They did not have much contact with the Nandou Nation's royal family. Why would there be an imperial order? This gave them a bad feeling.
"Ye Futian." Xia Feng looked at Ye Futian. Everyone looked at him. His Majesty had given Ye Futian an imperial order?
"His Majesty has decreed that Ye Futian of the East Sea Prefecture, with his extraordinary talent, will be appointed as the Crown Prince's study attendant. He will follow the Crown Prince in his studies and cultivation," Xia Feng said with a smile. That day at Donghai Academy, Ye Futian had rejected the Crown Prince's invitation to be his minister. He did not know what was good for him. He could have ascended to the top in one step but now the Crown Prince was probably unhappy and had ordered His Majesty to send an imperial order. Minister Hua had personally come to Donghai City to bring Ye Futian.
Ye Futian had no choice but to go.
"It's the end of the year. His Majesty has specially allowed us to leave on the first day of next year," Xia Feng continued.
Everyone at the banquet stared at Ye Futian.
Being the Crown Prince's study attendant was undoubtedly a dream opportunity for many. It was a chance to rise to the top. However, it was not a good thing for Ye Futian. Especially when Ye Futian had rejected the Crown Prince not long ago. Now that the imperial order had come, he had to go even if he didn't want to.
Ye Futian's eyes flashed. He was slightly angry. At the Assembly of the Seven Schools, the Crown Prince had said to him that he should know the consequences of disobeying the emperor. He was not the emperor, but he was the heir.
Now, the emperor's order had come.
This was Ye Futian's first time feeling the power of royalty. It was domineering and cold. There was no respect and no need to respect one's opinion.
Minister Zuo had asked him to attend the Tingfeng Banquet in the Imperial City. He had planned to leave next year but he did not expect that at the end of the year, a decree would come and order him to go.
"The Crown Prince's study attendant?" Ye Futian's heart was cold. He was to study with the Crown Prince?
At this moment, he even wondered if it was still necessary to attend the Tingfeng Banquet. Minister Zuo had always thought highly of him but he probably did not expect this result.
Ye Futian could feel that this was not Minister Zuo's intention. Minister Zuo was very friendly to him and would definitely respect his opinion. He would not use this method to make him go to the Imperial City. Moreover, he would not let Xia Feng, the chief of the East Sea Prefecture, do it.
"Got it," Ye Futian replied coldly.
Xia Feng's eyes sharpened as he stared at Ye Futian.
"Ye Futian, this is His Majesty's imperial order. What is your attitude?" Xia Fan asked coldly.
"His Majesty made me the Crown Prince's study attendant. This is a title, not an accusation. What is your attitude?" Ye Futian sat there and stared at Xia Fan. These people had broken into the Guqin Gardens to announce an imperial order. This was clearly the attitude of a criminal.
Xia Feng sneered inside. So Ye Futian knew that this guy had offended the Crown Prince and was forcibly taken away. The person carrying out the imperial order was Minister Hua. Of course, Xia Feng knew what this meant.
Xia Fan's eyes narrowed and then he laughed. "Very good. I want to see how long you can laugh. I forgot to tell you that Minister Hua is heading to the Nandou clan right now. He also has an imperial order for the Nandou clan."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Futian stood up. His eyes pierced Xia Fan like swords. "What imperial order?"
"Take a guess." Xia Fan smiled at Ye Futian. "It has something to do with your girlfriend."
"Alright, is this something you should care about?" Xia Feng said emotionlessly. Then he looked at everyone's cold eyes and said, "Sorry to disturb you. I will wait outside for the next two days. I will leave immediately after the end of the year."
With that, Xia Feng waved his hand and the group left in a grandiose manner.
Ye Futian and the others watched Xia Feng's group leave. They still hadn't recovered from the shock. The happy atmosphere was instantly swept away and a layer of haze covered their hearts.
Especially Ye Futian and Hua Fengliu, they felt a strong sense of unease.
…
At the same time that Xia Feng went to the Guqin Gardens to announce the imperial order, Minister Hua arrived at the Nandou clan. The clan leader, Nandou Tai, personally came out to welcome him.
Seeing Nandou Tai, Minister Hua smiled. "Brother Nandou, congratulations."
"What does Minister Hua mean?" Nandou Tai was confused.
"Great news. His Majesty has an imperial order. Is Hua Jieyu here?" Minister Hua smiled.
Nandou Tai's eyes flashed. He didn't understand why Minister Hua was looking for Hua Jieyu.
Why would His Majesty's imperial order have anything to do with Hua Jieyu?
Had Minister Zuo said something to His Majesty? But if that was the case, why would Minister Hua be here?
"I will order someone to bring her here," Nandou Tai said.
"No need. I will go myself. Brother Nandou can just take me there," Minister Hua said with a smile.
Nandou Tai was even more confused. He nodded. "Okay, Minister Hua."
With that, the group walked in a direction and arrived at Nandou Wenyin's residence. Nandou Wenyin and Hua Jieyu heard the news and came out. They looked at the newcomer in confusion.
Minister Hua's gaze fell on Hua Jieyu. Then he smiled. "You are indeed stunning. You will live a glorious life. No wonder your fate is so extraordinary."
"Minister Hua, please explain," Nandou Tai said. Her fate was extraordinary. Did Minister Zuo really say it? However, shouldn't astrologers be very secretive about things like fate? Especially Hua Jieyu's fate. He didn't even dare to announce it. He didn't tell anyone in the Nandou clan because he was worried that it would affect Hua Jieyu's fate.
"His Majesty has decreed that Hua Jieyu will be the Crown Princess. On the first day of year 10001 of the Divine Prefecture Calendar, we will head to the Imperial Palace to hold the ceremony," Minister Hua said. His Majesty was indeed His Majesty. Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu might have imperial and imperial orders. If that was the case, then Hua Jieyu would be the Crown Princess and Ye Futian would be the Crown Prince's study attendant. With the two people of fate by the Crown Prince's side, the Crown Prince would be blessed with fate. He would also eliminate any future troubles. If one day he couldn't control them, then he would get rid of them.
In the world, fate was changeable. The imperial orders could not be disobeyed. This was the heart of an emperor.
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