Chapter 467: Making Babies (1/2)
Chapter 467: Making Babies
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
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Two figures say under the moonlight. It was dim, but the two figures glittered in the light.
After eating and drinking his fill, Fang Zhengzhi changed into a fresh set of clothes. The only thing left to do was get a good night's rest.
However...
He still chose to sit down with Chi Guyan.
There was no special reason. Perhaps it was because Chi Guyan was leaving at daybreak and Fang Zhengzhi wanted to repay her for saving him.
There was no harm in listening to the roar of beasts whilst snacking on some nuts. They could enjoy watching the moon whilst being surrounded by an army of demons.
The night was best for admiring the moon.
He leaned against the backrest of the stone chair and placed his feet on the table. He held a handful of nuts in his hand.
This was his reward after the battle.
”What are your plans after you return to the capital?” Chi Guyan wasn't surprised to see Fang Zhengzhi so relaxed.
”I'll visit the Northern Mountain Village first.” Fang Zhengzhi turned to look at Chi Guyan.
Chi Guyan was wearing a blue dress and had a white flower pinned to her chest. A white belt around her waist accentuated her great figure.
Fang Zhengzhi had to admit that Chi Guyan's eyes were especially alluring, and she had an attractive aura about her.
It was a pity that she was a little too arrogant.
”And then what?” Chi Guyan pressed.
”I'll build a big house.”
”And?”
”Marry... erm, find 100 servants.”
”100?”
”Yes.”
”Is 100 enough?”
”Haha... yes it is, any more and the expenses would be too great.”
”Mm, that's true.” Chi Guyan nodded but didn't say more.
Fang Zhengzhi was silent as well. He continued eating the nuts in his hand, but he found that they weren't as tasty as before.
The night was chilly.
It was almost winter. Nights in the Southern Region were already cold, and the chill cooled the stone seats even further.
After some time...
Chi Guyan spoked once again.
”Once you return to the capital, I think the Emperor would make you acting minister of the Ministry of Rites. What... do you think of that?”
”Then I'll just take it up.” Fang Zhengzhi replied.
”The Heaven Dao Pavillion selections are in a month's time, will you be participating?” Chi Guyan's voice was calm, but her eyes were filled with anticipation.
Fang Zhengzhi didn't speak.
He knew why Chi Guyan had come to find him, and he also knew that he had promised her that he would go to the selections.
The only problem was...
Could he still do it?
Time seemed to crawl...
The night deepened.
Fang Zhengzhi raised his head and closed his eyes.
Chi Guyan did not press further. She simply sat quietly, her eyes glittering like the stars in the sky.
It was a calm night...
Some distance away, there was another calm figure...
This figure was clad in black leather, her beige skin glowing.
She watched the two figures sitting under the moonlight.
”Your Highness, the Crown Prince and the Settlement Chiefs are waiting for you.” Someone whispered respectfully beside her.
”I got it. Are there any movements from the demons?”
”Not yet.”
”Okay, pass down my orders. The Silver Horned Wolves are to help reinforce the defences. There must be no points of weakness! Anyone who disobeys will be dealt with by court-martial!”
”Yes, ma'am!” The voice replied and took his leave.
She continued to watch the two figures under the moonlight for a while. Her eyes glittered momentarily, then she took her leave.
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At daybreak, Chi Guyan left and brought a begrudging Ping Yang with her.
The demon army was still camped outside the Iron Hill Settlement. They exercised and practiced formations, but never launched an attack.
When Fang Zhengzhi was free, he would go and sit on the settlement walls.
There was always one figure standing at the front of the demon camp. That was a figure in a white dress.
Three days later, the demon army withdrew.
The Southern Region war was finally over.
As the commander, Xing Yuanguo headed straight back to the capital after the war was over. Xing Qingsui, the Dragon Protection Squad, the Mountain Breaking Army and the 100,000 Great Xia soldiers returned with him.
However...
The Crown Prince did not return immediately.
All of the candidates who had participated in the court examinations stayed behind with the Crown Prince to participate in the celebratory dinner.
As the one with the greatest contribution to this victory...
Fang Zhengzhi stayed behind as well. He followed the Southern Region soldiers back to the Sagely Mountain City and basked in the festivities.
At that very moment, the capital of the Great Xia was also in a celebratory mood.
News of the battle had already reached the capital. The events of the Southern Region sent everyone in the capital into a frenzy.
”Did you hear? Fang Zhengzhi dueled a Sage!”
”Of course I heard about it. I am sure he would be handsomely rewarded.”
”It is a pity that this is the end of the road for his cultivation.”
”So what? His contributions to the battle would definitely mean that the Emperor will reward him handsomely! His cultivation may have been ruined, but it was for the country! Even if he was crippled, it would be worth it!”
Everyone was talking about the war, and everyone was talking about Fang Zhengzhi...
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In the throne room...
The officials stood on both sides whilst Emperor Lin Mubai took his seat on the throne. He was smiling radiantly.
This was a difficult battle.
However...
It had gone even better than he had expected. Even though they had suffered some losses, they managed to quell the unrest in the Southern Region. The Emperor was delighted.
”Your Highness, the Crown Prince had been a key factor in our victory. Now, he is negotiating with the Southern Region on behalf of the Great Xia. In my modest opinion...”
”When is Xing Hou expected to arrive?” Emperor Lin Mubai interrupted and waved the official off.
”Your Highness, we have reports that he has left the Southern Region. He should be back within the next five days.” Another official stepped forward, smirking at the other embarrassed official.
The Crown Prince?
That's jumping the gun.
They had won the Southern Region war. As the chief invigilator of the court examination, he did have a part to play in the victory, but...
In comparison to some others... his contributions were negligible.
”Okay, my orders are as follows. Tell Xing Hou not to rush and to take care of himself. Have all the cities and provinces along the way prepare feasts as a reward for our army.” Emperor Lin Mubai nodded.
”Yes, your highness!”
”Oh yes, Fang Zhengzhi is still in the Southern Regions, yes?” Emperor Lin Mubai seemed to remember something.
”Your Highness, Fang Zhengzhi is participating in the celebratory feast in the Southern Region. He should be there for another week. He will return with the Crown Prince...” The official replied.
All of the other officials looked at each other. They knew what was coming...
Discussing Fang Zhengzhi right after Xing Hou...
That meant that he was valued far more than just a rank four official.
However, none of them raised any objections because they knew that there will be a youth in the courts very soon.