Chapter 9 (2/2)

“No need” Mei Changsu stood up, supported by Feiliu’s hand “Feiliu and I are not requesting o Xie Bi should be tired of waiting outside as well”

“Eh? How did you know that Xie Bi was outside? I didn’t mention that just now did I?” Yan Yujin was very surprised

“I guessed” Mei Changsu se Xie Bi was indeed waiting under an oldtree outside the courtyard He hurried forward to greet the group when he saw the out

“Su, regarding two nights ago, it was my—”

“Why speak entle, without any hint of anger “I did not mind You don’t need to take it to heart either”

The two met eyes and smiled, and indeed spoke no rui had deep brotherly love for Xie Bi On the other, he held great respect for Mei Changsu When he saw that there were no hard feelings between them, he felt as if the dark clouds have parted He was extraordinarily happy that the atmosphere has returned to the peace he hoped for, and he was full of smiles

They rode in a horse carriage to the Ver with people when they arrived Alh officials and nobility in the capital have s and pleasantries with all their fa like a reeted people nonstop all around thehtly only when they reached the tented area

The damask tents for the Yan and Xie families were not located at the sa were both acco So, Yan Yujin ca theas usual Instead, he stuck close to Mei Changsu’s side and stared at every person who got close His icy aura sent chills down the three noble gentlemen close by

When it was nearing noon, the bell atop the Phoenix Building rang suddenly, sounding nine long and five short rings to announce the E, with only the sound of a cere the crowd to bow to the Emperor

Gazing up fronificent fans, pearl crowns, and da Aside fro outside the , it was basically impossible to identify anyone by face The situation was different for the people sitting atop the building, ere able to see everything clearly froh above

The ceremonial official had led the first fifty coe They bowed to the Emperor, and each person’s nae They were ordered and paired through ballots Finally, the coan

Mei Changsu was not skilled in combat due to his health However, as the Chief of the world’s largest clan, he was very knowledgeable in the various schools of martial arts He patiently answered all the inquiries froh the coe was not yet spectacular, the atmosphere within the tent was very lively

Just as the first three rounds ended, the first of the many expected visitors arrived

What astonished everyone was that this particular visitor was someone completely unexpected