Chapter 467: Making Babies (2/2)
A sixteen-year-old...
This was a teenager who they had to listen to and value his opinions. This man was the main reason why they were victorious.
A duel against Canyang in The Vast World.
This would make him famous throughout all the lands...
Even if he was no longer a talent...
”Okay, here are my orders. Fang Zhengzhi is to be made assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites. He will temporarily be a rank three official. He will represent the ministry and assist in negotiations with the Southern Region.” Emperor Lin Mubai ordered.
”Yes, your highness!” All of the officials replied.
No one dared to bring up the fact that Fang Zhengzhi's cultivation had been ruined. Even Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping closed his eyes and remained calm.
They all heard the word ”temporarily”.
Rank three official? Temporarily?
He had already received a double promotion despite not having returned to the capital. One could only imagine what rewards awaited him when he returned.
...
The Sagely Mountain City was in a festive mood.
From the foot of the hill all the way to the peak, ladies in rattan lined the sides of the road, dancing to welcome the victorious army. There were bonfires all along the path...
Beasts roasted on each bonfire, the fragrance wafting into the noses of the soldiers.
This was how the Southern Region welcomed their warriors. Each bonfire represented a settlement. The ladies danced to welcome their warriors back.
When the warriors passed by the bonfire of their settlement, they could stop and enjoy the food.
Of course...
If they wanted to, they could interact with the ladies dancing by the bonfire. If the ladies were willing, they could form even deeper connections.
The Southern Region was a land of warriors.
It was also a very liberal place.
Countless warriors stopped in their tracks and joined in the festivities, eating and drinking their fill.
At the peak of the Sagely Mountain City...
The festivities were at their greatest inside the royal palace.
A myriad of leather pieces hung from the walls of the palace. There were also pictures fashioned from dyed rattan and gems.
Each picture represented something different.
It was an honor.
It was also a faith...
A faith that belonged to the major settlements of the Southern Region.
The bigger and more intricate the picture, the more space it took. The six largest pictures hung from the main door.
There was a golden picture in the middle of the six.
This belonged to the royal family.
Inside the throne room, the King of the Southern Region, dressed in exquisite leather, sat next to the Crown Prince.
Just below them were Shan Ling and Princess Shan Yu, as well as the settlement chiefs and Great Xia candidates.
”Drink!” The King of the Southern Region raised his glass.
”Drink!” The settlement chiefs echoed.
The candidates from the Great Xia raised their glasses as well. They were all flushed; the wine in the Southern Region was much stronger than they were used to.
However, they weren't about to concede.
As such...
They raised their glasses and gulped it down.
With everyone high and tipsy, the poetry composition began.
The brushes of the Great Xia candidates were stained black with ink.
The Southern Region settlement chiefs found friends amongst the generals and music began to fill the room.
Fang Zhengzhi had little interest in all of this.
However, there was too much attention on him. Even the King of the Southern Region and Crown Prince Lin Tianrong came over to toast him.
Then, there were the settlement chiefs and generals...
All this while, Fang Zhengzhi had been a bit of a recluse during such events. However, today, he was the center of attraction.
No one tried to challenge him to poetry.
After the candidates finished their composition, they would turn to look at Fang Zhengzhi with excitement and anticipation.
”Official Fang, please critique!”
”Good!” Fang Zhengzhi replied casually.
”Thank you, Official Fang!” The candidate would smile and bow before he turned to ask for comments from the others.
Watching this...
Fang Zhengzhi felt rather exasperated.
Being so popular isn't such a great thing after all. That being said... he could probably start taking bribes in the near future.
After he received his titles and land and servants... he couldn't possibly reject all the gifts offered to him...
Right?
Fang Zhengzhi smiled to himself. After so many toasts, he was beginning to feel a little tipsy.
After a few more rounds, he felt rather groggy.
At that moment, the King of the Southern Region stood up, his face flushed as he surveyed the candidates below.
”The people of the Great Xia are knowledgeable and cultured. I am truly in awe! It is a pity that age is catching up with me. I will have to leave the cultural exchange and learning to the next generation.”
”Your Highness, you are still young.” Crown Prince Lin Tianrong stood up and smiled.
”Hahaha... there is no point in denying that I am old. However, my age is of little concern. I am simply handing over the responsibilities to the next generation a little earlier.” The King of the Southern Region chuckled.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong squinted when he heard this. His eyes glittered icily as he looked at Shan Ling.
However, they reverted to normal very quickly.
”In my modest opinion, you still have more than a decade of ruling in you!” Crown Prince Lin Tianrong added.
”Ten years? Hahaha... you must be joking. I know my body well. I wouldn't even last a year longer, much less ten. However, there's something that I've been unable to put to rest.” The Southern Region King lamented.
”What is it?”
”This requires your help, Crown Prince.” The King of the Southern Region added.
”Your Highness, you are too kind. If I have the honor of assisting you, I will definitely do my best without any hesitation!” Lin Tianrong squinted.
”Hahaha... that's great! Let me thank you on behalf of Princess Shan Yu in advance!” The King of the Southern Region laughed.
”Princess?” Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was taken aback.
”Yes, this daughter of mine has been pampered since young. She doesn't like any of our brave warriors. However, she has taken an interest in the candidates...” The King of the Southern Region looked at Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi was slightly tipsy...
However, this did not affect his judgment.
He was shocked to see the King of the Southern Region look at him. ”F*ck me, is he trying to get me to marry his daughter?”
Then...
Should he accept or reject?
At that very moment, Fang Zhengzhi felt another pair of eyes looking at him. This figure was wearing a luxurious piece of leather.
Her eyes were as black as ink and glittered in the light.
Her body exuded an animalistic aura that radiated all over her skin. She also had thin, pen-like legs.
Princess Shan Yu.
She was a lady with many suitors.
Fang Zhengzhi never expected that he would be the center of attraction today.
Much less the subject of an arranged marriage.
This request came from the King himself?
Shouldn't this be requested by the guy?
If this was the case...
Could he save on the dowry?
After all, Princess Shan Yu was a princess. He was at an advantage here! She was more influential than most girls he could find.
More importantly, she was capable!
So... should he marry this person and make babies with her? Fang Zhengzhi thought to himself as he looked at Shan Yu and the King.