The Empress Dowager is furious.
The members of the Ye League looked at the last talent crystal in Ye Fei's hand. Their eyes were red with envy, and they wished they could snatch it away.
But they also knew that they were not direct descendants of the Family Ye. Many of them had joined the Family Ye because they were forced by circumstances. Such a treasure was not enough for the direct descendants, so how could they, the outsiders, have a chance?
As the First Elder, Ye Tianye had already straightened his chest. He was the first to defect to Ye Fei. Whether it was status or identity, he had a high chance of getting this talent crystal.
Grand Elder Ye Chao's breathing also became rapid. Although he did not have much time left, if Ye Fei respected him enough, this talent crystal could also fall into his hands.
Zhou Guang was not a member of the Family Ye, but he was a follower of Ye Fei. All along, his stance had been firm, and he could be considered a direct descendant of the Family Ye. He also had a chance of getting this talent crystal.
In the eyes of the Family Ye elders, these three were also the most likely to get the second talent crystal. Ye Fei also understood these people's thoughts.
His gaze swept across everyone's faces. Everyone who was caught by his gaze felt a jolt of excitement and nervousness.
But it was beyond everyone's expectations. In the end, Ye Fei's gaze fell on a young girl. "Zhuang Ling'er, this talent crystal is for you."
"Give... give it to me..." Zhuang Ling'er was shocked. She did not expect Ye Fei to give such a precious treasure to her.
The entire Ye League was also shocked. According to common sense, shouldn't such a precious treasure be given to a direct descendant? Why would Ye Fei suddenly give it to Zhuang Ling'er?
Could it be that the League Master had taken a liking to Zhuang Ling'er and wanted to take her as his concubine? Many Ye League members could not help but let their imaginations run wild.
Even Ye Tianye and Ye Chao thought the same. Zhuang Ling'er's face showed a hint of joy and a hint of blush.
"Could it be … Could it be that Big Brother Ye he …"
"Thank you, Young Lord, for taking care of our Family Ye's side branch. I, Ye Bufan, swear that I will do my best for the Family Ye and will not regret it even if I die!"
Ye Bufan suddenly knelt down in front of Ye Fei with excitement and sincerity. Others didn't know what Ye Fei's actions meant, but it couldn't be hidden from Ye Bufan, who had once been a city lord.
His actions stunned many members of the Ye Alliance. Suddenly, some of the more astute family heads understood why Ye Fei was doing this.
Ye Fei gave the last Talent Crystal to Zhuang Ling 'er not because of love, but because he wanted to show everyone his attitude.
Just when everyone thought that such a treasure would definitely be given to a direct descendant of the Family Ye, Ye Fei gave it to a new member of the side branch, and it was even a junior.
This undoubtedly showed Ye Fei's attitude. Whether it was a direct descendant of the Family Ye, a side branch, or a Ye League member who didn't join the Family Ye, as long as they contributed to the Family Ye and made contributions, Ye Fei would treat them all equally. He wouldn't treat them differently just because they weren't a direct descendant.
The family heads who came to their senses also knelt down in front of Ye Fei in excitement. Many of them were incomparably excited. Seeing the benefits of joining the Family Ye and the fact that Ye Fei treated everyone equally, these family heads scrambled to show their loyalty.
"Long live the Alliance Leader. We were foolish before and didn't want to join the Family Ye. Now we've completely come to our senses. Please allow us to join the Family Ye and become a side branch of the Family Ye."
"For the Alliance Leader, for the Family Ye, we side branches are willing to die!"
The elders of the Family Ye's direct descendants looked at each other. No one had expected Ye Fei to do this. With just a small piece of the Talent Crystal, so many family heads were willing and eager to join the Family Ye.
Originally, when Ye Fei gave the Talent Crystal to an outsider, Ye Chao and Ye Tianye were very disappointed. But now, their hearts were only filled with deep shock and admiration for Ye Fei's methods.
If Ye Fei gave the Talent Crystal to the direct descendants, it would only increase the power of one person. But if Ye Fei gave it to the side branches, it would increase the power of the entire Family Ye!
Ye Bufan seized this opportunity and said loudly, "Alliance Leader, since everyone is willing to join the Family Ye, there's no need for the Ye Alliance to exist anymore. From now on, we only have the Family Ye!"
"Yes, we only have the Family Ye. I support the disbandment of the Ye Alliance!"
"From now on, we are all members of the Family Ye!"
All the members of the Ye Alliance cheered. If Ye Fei didn't agree, they would make a big fuss.
…
It was different from the liveliness in Tianyun Wufu. The palace of the Kingdom of Zhao was much colder and more quiet. Everyone who walked around the palace was trembling in fear. No one dared to speak loudly or even breathe loudly.
The Emperor of the Kingdom of Zhao was kneeling outside the Vermilion Gate with his head lowered. He didn't dare to say a word because the Empress Dowager behind the Vermilion Gate was furious.
Her anger caused the entire palace to shake slightly as if there was an earthquake.
"Eunuch Zhang is dead! It wasn't easy for me to cultivate such an obedient servant, but he's dead! And he was killed by that Ye Fei. Emperor, don't you have anything to say to me?! "
The Empress Dowager's furious voice came from behind the Vermilion Gate. No one knew how the Empress Dowager, who was tens of thousands of miles away, would immediately find out about Eunuch Zhang's death.
Only the Emperor was an exception.
In the eyes of outsiders, Eunuch Zhang was cultivated by the Empress Dowager and was a loyal lackey of the royal family. However, after the Emperor secretly investigated, he was shocked to find that Eunuch Zhang was not a complete person. He was more like a clone of the Empress Dowager, a half-puppet.
The Empress Dowager seemed to be able to sense everything that Eunuch Zhang saw and heard. It was also through this method that the Empress Dowager was able to see through all the political affairs of the Kingdom of Zhao.
The dignified Emperor had been turned into a mere figurehead. Even though the Empress Dowager had seen that the Emperor had broken through to Martial Grandmaster and allowed him to govern, the Empress Dowager's interference was omnipresent.
All the civil and military officials were the Empress Dowager's people.
The Empress Dowager's spies filled the entire palace. Even who the Emperor met, what he ate, and who he slept with were all arranged by the Empress Dowager.
The Emperor had had enough.
When he heard the news of Eunuch Zhang's death, the Emperor immediately rushed over to pay his respects. However, he was undoubtedly happy in his heart.
"Now that Eunuch Zhang is dead, the Empress Dowager has lost her spy. That's my chance!" The Emperor knelt on the ground with a sorrowful expression, but his heart was filled with humiliation.
"Emperor, are you happy that Eunuch Zhang is dead? Very happy. Do you think that you can do whatever you want just because I let you govern?!"
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