Søren's answer was equivalent to rejecting the goodwill of the cabinet and the command. Instantly, the faces of the leaders from both sides darkened.
The king smiled and said, "Yan Wuji, Turin Tuo, looks like you two aren't attractive enough. Our future Count Søren isn't willing to work under you."
Yan Wuji, the prime minister of the Raging Wave Kingdom's cabinet, was a count.
Turin Tuo, the first marshal of the Raging Wave Kingdom and the leader of the military.
One of them was a scholar while the other was a warrior. They were the king's right-hand men and the pillars of the Raging Wave Kingdom. Duke Turin Tuo was regarded as the military god of the Raging Wave Kingdom. In the past 20 years, the Raging Wave Kingdom had expanded its territory by thousands of miles, more than half of which was conquered by him.
Even though the world did not rank martial strength, everyone vaguely regarded Turin Tuo as the number one expert in the military.
Of course, Turin Tuo also had another identity, which was Turin Duo's father.
This mysterious campus belle had completely inherited her father's martial talent. Currently, in the entire King City Academy, other than Ling Ao, probably no one was her match.
If there were no accidents, she and Ling Ao would break through to Dragon Warrior before the age of 26 or 27 and become the world's top experts.
Speaking of which, although Yuan Shimin was a member of the royal family, in the King City Academy, his weight and status were far lower than Turin Duo's.
When she was only 16 years old, she had already served the kingdom on the secret front. Therefore, ever since she entered the King City Academy, her class time had not exceeded three days. However, from the dean to the teachers, no one had any objections. Instead, they still regarded her as the most outstanding student.
Based on the current situation, Turin Duo was likely to inherit her father's legacy. In the near future, the Raging Wave Kingdom would welcome its first female marshal.
Hearing the king's words, Prime Minister Yan Wuji chuckled, while Turin Tuo was completely expressionless.
In the main hall, Søren also found Zhi Li. However, he was completely different from his bold and unrestrained appearance last night. He was meticulously dressed in a prince's robe and stood respectfully at the lower right side of the King. He did not express any opinion from beginning to end, appearing to be very strict and respectful.
Sauron's sense of smell was very sharp. He could faintly feel that the reason why Yan Wuji and Turin Tuo wanted Sauron to stay, promoting him to Marquis and giving him a high position and a generous salary, was all because of one person — Prince Feng Li.
Both the military and the government supported Zhi Li wholeheartedly. If it wasn't entirely from the King's orders, the smell was very strange.
"A melon forcibly picked is not sweet." The King's expression changed. "If that's the case, you can return to your Sky Water City."
Søren kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
"Remember." The king's expression changed as he pointed at the eunuch in the corner of the hall.
Immediately, the eunuch straightened his back and grasped his pen and knife tightly. He pricked up his ears and was ready to record the King's words at any time.
Every time the King said to record, it meant that there was an important decree to be issued. It was to be recorded on jade scrolls with a pen and knife and preserved for thousands of years.
At the same time, all the civil and military officials present bowed neatly and pricked up their ears to listen to the King's decree.
"Søren, the 19th generation heir of the Suo Clan, is loyal and filial, skilled in both literature and martial arts. From today onwards, he will inherit the title of the Count of Sky Water. He will be bestowed with the Count's robe, golden crown, and sword!"
Immediately, several eunuchs entered with the Count's robe, golden crown, and sword.
Søren knelt down and kowtowed. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
"Remember." The King continued, "Søren, the 19th generation heir of the Suo Clan, is brave, upright, noble, and fearless. From today onwards, he will inherit the title of the Lord of Sky Water City. He will be bestowed with the Lord's robe, armor, and sword!"
Then, several eunuchs entered with the golden silk armor, mithril helmet, and golden sword.
Søren knelt down on one knee and performed a warrior's salute. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
Because the Lord of the Suo Clan bears the heavy responsibility of defending the territory against the enemy, he saluted with the identity of a general.
The King took a step forward and presented the China King's Ring to Søren. "From today onwards, you are the 21st vassal of the Raging Wave Kingdom. I hope you can take on the responsibilities of a vassal of the kingdom. Not only do you have to protect the territory and the people, but you also have to be loyal to the royal family and your Lord."
There was only one Lord in the kingdom, and that was the King.
Strictly speaking, every vassal was a partner of the Raging Wave Kingdom. Because every vassal submitted to the royal family with his territory and army. Their power came from their respective families, not from the King's conferment.
Therefore, they needed to maintain the relationship between the two sides by using the identity of a retainer and a Lord.
Søren held King's right hand and kissed his King's Ring.
"Søren swears to be loyal to the royal family and the Lord." After kissing the ring, Søren said solemnly.
At this time, there was only one feeling in his heart. The King's hand was so cold.
"Get up." The King said.
Søren got up. From now on, he was one of the 21 vassals of the kingdom, the Earl of Tianshui, the Lord of Tianshui City.
At least legally speaking, the 500 miles of Tianshui City, the hundreds of thousands of people, and the tens of thousands of troops all belonged to him alone.
The reason why the King only gave him a robe and a sword but not the Lord's Seal was because the Lord's Seal was passed down by the Suo Clan's Patriarchs and not given by the King. This also meant that the King had no right to directly interfere with the inheritance of the vassals.
"Søren, since you are not willing to stay in King City, then I will take back the Earl's Mansion that was given to your family." The King suddenly said.
As soon as these words came out, not only was Søren stunned, but the civil and military officials present were also stunned.
There were two Earl's Mansions in Tianshui City. One was not only the Earl's Mansion but also the Lord's Mansion.
The other was in King City, which was the mansion that Søren was living in.
The Earl's Mansion in King City was given by the royal family for several generations. However, this Earl's Mansion had been uninhabited for a long time. Until Sauron fought for the country and was seriously injured. He was infected with a terrible disease and had to come to King City for treatment, so he lived in the Earl's Mansion in King City for a long time.
Now that Søren wanted to return to Tianshui City, the King actually took back the Earl's Mansion. This was very surprising.
Under normal circumstances, only when a noble committed a crime and was deprived of his title would the Earl's Mansion be taken back. Was the King doing this as if he was in a hurry to drive him back to Tianshui City?
Or was he unhappy that Søren's bet with Zhi Ning was a slap in the face to the royal family?
In short, this kind of action of taking back the Earl's Mansion would make the King look petty and should not be done by a King.
But for the King, he often did things in a bold and unconstrained way and could not be reasoned with. Every action of his had a deep meaning. It all depended on whether one could understand it or not. And if one could not, then one would be in danger.
"Yan Wuji, remember to inform the Department of Internal Affairs to take back the Earl's Mansion within five days." The King's expression changed.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Yan Wuji bowed.
Søren faintly felt that the King's action was to cut off his path of retreat in King City.
As if to drive him to a certain path. As for which path it was, Søren had not completely figured it out.
But at least one thing was certain, he could not stay in King City. The King had given him a deadline of five days to leave King City.
"Alright, Søren, you can go." The King's expression changed. "When the time comes, there is no need to say goodbye. Just return to Tianshui City. Without an edict or an important military matter, you are not allowed to return to King City. You are not allowed to privately associate with civil and military officials, and you are not allowed to privately associate with members of the royal family."
His Majesty had such a personality. Everything he said was so direct, as if he had no subtlety.
However, only those who had been around him for a long time would know how deep the King's schemes and how terrifying it was.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Søren kowtowed and then left the hall.
More than a dozen eunuchs, holding robes and swords, followed him out of the palace and returned to Tianshui City.
…
After returning to the Earl of Tianshui's mansion, his sister Suo Ningbing could not wait to let Sauron wear the Earl of Tianshui's golden embroidered robe, a golden crown, and a sword at his waist.
"So majestic, so handsome. You really make all the girls in the world fall for you." Suo Ningbing clapped her hands. "You must be the most handsome and beautiful master of the Suo Clan in the past hundreds of years."
Then, Søren was at the mercy of his sister. She made various poses for the servants, maids, and warriors in the Earl's Mansion to watch.
As they watched, they applauded and cheered. Many maids' eyes were full of splendor. They only hated that Søren actually restrained himself and did not tease them anymore.
In the past few months, the atmosphere in the Earl's Mansion was full of depression and pain. Even breathing was not smooth.
This was because in the past few months, the Suo Clan was in a precarious and precarious state.
But today, it was full of laughter and joy.
Indeed, this was the happiest day for Suo Ningbing. Søren finally overcame all difficulties and inherited the Lord of Tianshui City. The Suo Clan's foundation of hundreds of years was not destroyed in her hands.
Because Søren turned the tide and saved the Suo Clan from this crisis.
As for the Søren in front of her, he was not the real Søren. She really did not care at all.
She did not even think about this. Because in her heart, Søren was not only a brother and a relative, but also … a lover. It was just that she didn't dare to admit it, nor did she dare to accept it.
"Sister, the King ordered us to take back the Earl's Mansion. We have five days to leave, and we cannot return to Royal City without an edict." Søren said.
"Take it back then. It's cold here. I don't like it at all." Suo Ningbing did not care. "Tianshui City is our home, our root. We don't need five days. We will move out of the Earl's Mansion within three days and return to Tianshui City."
Then, the joyful Suo Ningbing ordered the servants and maids to pack up their belongings and prepare a carriage. She was eager to return home. She could not wait to leave tonight and return to Tianshui City.
"After three days, we will return to Tianshui City and go home." Suo Ningbing said in a rare loud voice.
Suddenly, all the family warriors, maids and servants cheered in unison.
They had been suppressed for a long time. They could finally cheer because they were going home.
Then, everyone happily packed their belongings that very night, preparing to move.
…
When his sister Suo Ningbing left and could not see him, the smile on Søren's face suddenly disappeared.
He went outside the courtyard, closed his eyes, and faced the bright moon in the sky, as if to let the moonlight heal the burning soreness in his eyes.
Even though his eyes had regained their light, they were still damaged, and he would often feel a burning pain.
"I have never seen Miss so happy." Ye Jingyu said from the side. Then, she came to Søren's back and gently massaged his eyes. "Young Master, what are you worried about?"
Feeling the elasticity of Ye Jingyu's chest, Søren gently leaned on it and said slowly, "Jing Yu, we can't go back to Tianshui City, can't go home."
"What?" Ye Jingyu said in a trembling voice.
"I had faintly felt this before. Today, the King's decree made me completely sure. We can't go back to Tianshui City, and the Count's residence in Wang City is gone. "Søren said," So, in five days, we will be homeless. I really don't have the heart to tell sister, I really don't want her to lose the smile on her face. It's so rare for her to smile. "
"What is going on?" Ye Jingyu asked in pain.
"We have entered a whirlpool. Prince Zhi Li's strategy is only the first layer." Søren said, "Behind this, there is another whirlpool. This whirlpool is bottomless. Because this is the King's strategy. He wants to push me onto another path. And this path is nine deaths and one life. It will make me and the people around me completely die. "
"Which path? What path? "Ye Jingyu said.
"I can't tell you, it's too dangerous." Soran said, "Everyone says that the King is the most terrifying person in the world. Today, he only showed a little bit of his power, but it made me feel it deeply. It's really terrifying. No wonder the whole kingdom's civil and military officials, nobles and dukes are no match for him."
Taking a deep breath, Søren said to Ye Jingyu, "Go and tell the warriors in the family to sharpen their weapons. Don't bring anything and prepare the warhorses. We … are going to fight."
"Also, the legendary Princess Jung Yeon should be returning from Yan Capital's Dragon Temple soon." Søren muttered to himself.
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