Chapter 231: Sword Envoy (1/2)

Chapter 231: Sword Envoy

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King Liqin's words seemed to have no link to the sword in Fang Zhengzhi's hand, but Fang Zhengzhi knew what King Liqin was driving at.

He remembered the hallucination he had when he first held the Traceless Sword in the World of the Sage. He felt a wave of emotions as he remembered the power of the sword and the curse.

I love my life, and I love a just cause. However, if I can't get both, I would willingly sacrifice my life for a just cause.” This was something that was said by Mencius. Fang Zhengzhi used it to describe how Meng Tian gave up the sword for a just cause.

”Hmm?” King Liqin's eyes glowed when he heard what Fang Zhengzhi said. Then, his wrinkled face broke out in a smile, ”I thought that the Emperor had gotten himself a good sword. Little did I expect that he had also gotten himself someone so knowledgeable! ...”

All of the officials were stumped by the conversation between Fang Zhengzhi and King Liqin.

Fang Zhengzhi had presented the sword. King Liqin did not judge it, and only said a single phrase of 'I see'. Then, Fang Zhengzhi mentioned giving up his life for a just cause, drawing praises from King Liqin.

What in the world is going on?

King Liqin, one of the main pillars of the previous Emperor's success, had never involved himself in politics. His appearance today was completely unexpected, his compliments about Fang Zhengzhi even more so.

All of the officials were stumped by what they saw.

Then, something even more shocking happened. After saying that, King Liqin...

Left!

Chi Guyan also left with him.

King Liqin did not even take the sword from Fang Zhengzhi, neither did he take a second look before leaving. More importantly, he left satisfied.

Didn't he say he liked the sword?

What's going on now?

Why did Chi Guyan leave? What was her motive in coming to the courts today? She said nothing from start to finish, standing quietly by King Liqin's side.

She was almost like a spectator.

However, Chi Guyan was wearing official robes and she wore the Roc Bird hairpin. There was no way she could just be a spectator.

If she wasn't a spectator, why would she leave without saying a single word...

Most of the officials looked at each other and looked at each other, unsure of what had happened. However, a select few had glimmering eyes. This select group included Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping.

”The top ranking person on the two dragon rolls is indeed a talent!” Yu Yiping smiled widely, ”She is able to attend to the Emperor's wishes without saying a single word. Who will she side with in the battle for the throne?”

Yu Yiping did not speak again. He had already seen the subtle changes in Emperor Lin Mubai's expression. If he could see it, the Emperor could definitely see it.

Even though King Liqin's words seemed cryptic, the meaning could not be any more obvious. A good sword, and a good man. The person he was referring to was obvious for all to say.

Furthermore, even though Chi Guyan did not speak, her stance was clear for all to see.

”Fang Zhengzhi, you have done a great service by presenting the sword today. You also killed a demon Vice Domain Chief, Ying Shan, during the Imperial Examinations, saving Princess Ping Yang and more than a dozen Great Xia Dynasty elites in the process. Many officials have requested that you be rewarded. As the Emperor, I must reward you handsomely. From today on, you will be the ”Sword Envoy” of the Great Xia Dynasty, increasing the influence of the empire. You will also be rewarded with a thousand ingots of gold!”

Emperor Lin Mubai's voice resonated throughout the entire throne room. Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping had predicted most of the events of today. However, there was one thing he did not expect - that Emperor Lin Mubai would make Fang Zhengzhi the Sword Envoy.

This was a position that did not exist before this...

This was going to get interesting.

The officials all had varying reactions to what Emperor Lin Mubai said. Some were jealous, others were chuckling icily, some were envious, some were derisive...

”Thank you your highness, but... may the commoner ask a few questions?” Fang Zhengzhi did not bother with the other officials' reactions. He was more concerned about whether he would be restricted in this post.

If it is too restrictive, can I resign?

”You are now the Sword Envoy, you are not to call yourself a commoner, you have to call yourself an official!” Emperor Lin Mubai looked a little displeased.

”Yes your highness. May the official ask a few questions?”

”Go ahead.”

”What does the sword envoy do?”

”The sword envoy's secondary responsibility for increasing the influence of the Great Xia Dynasty. Your primary responsibility is to take good care of this sword on my behalf.” Emperor Lin Mubai paused for a moment as he pondered his words. Then, he continued, ”Furthermore... you have the freedom to enter and exit the palace complex, including the throne room, and speak your mind in front of me!”

Fang Zhengzhi had understood the gist of it.

As the sword envoy, he was just a glorified sword guard. As for entering and exiting the palace complex as well as his freedom of speech, those were all peripherals. If he really brought the sword in and out of the palace for a spin everyday, he would be targeted by assassins everywhere.