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After shedding the heavy burden in their hearts, Ziyan and the others were no longer in a hurry to continue their journey.
They all understood one thing clearly: no matter how fast they traveled now, their Caravan could never be quicker than the court's urgent dispatch over eight hundred miles.
Therefore, whether they returned to Chu County early or late, one thing was certain: Under Heaven was the king's land, and everywhere belonged to Ling Zhiyuan, the Emperor's Son. Unless they left the Nanchu Kingdom, none of them would entertain such an idea.
Since they could no longer escape his gaze, Ziyan decided to take advantage of his rewards. She immediately began persuading and explaining to the two elders and her Demonically Charming Man.
To say how Ziyan persuaded them, she really only said a couple of sentences, quickly winning unanimous agreement: "Ling Zhiyuan can possess the entire Nanchu Kingdom; Chu County is our stronghold. Since he can afford it, why can't we? In my opinion, we should take it all. From now on, Chu County will be our kingdom!"
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A few days later.
The returning horsemen finally arrived about a mile outside the Chuchun Provincial Government city gate.
Ling Yuxuan had already left the horsemen about five or six miles away, taking a shortcut to blend in with the common people's group to enter the city first.
They had already received word from their scouts via Pigeon Post: the imperial envoy had gathered a large group including the County Magistrate at the Provincial Government. They had been waiting there for their return for days.
Ziyan wanted to take over all of Chu County but could not simply forgive or accept that Emperor. The only way was to prevent Ling Yuxuan from personally receiving the imperial decree because if he did, it would mean he acknowledged this incompetent Emperor Father.
However, if they couldn't find Ling Yuxuan, the Imperial Envoy wouldn't wait forever in Chu County. This would inevitably lead to Ziyan receiving the decree first, allowing Chu County to fall into their hands while ignoring the father-son recognition.
This meant that the initiative would always remain in Ling Yuxuan's hands; he wouldn't have to live his life at the mercy of his Emperor's Son siblings who were summoned at will.
Whether he wanted to acknowledge him or not, the Emperor's Son could only be helpless and without recourse!
Thus, upon learning that the Imperial Envoy was waiting for him at the city gate and intended to present him with the decree, Ling Yuxuan and Ziyan devised a plan to avoid personally appearing and receiving it.
Surely this Emperor's Son could not nullify his own imperial decree! Therefore, this challenge of receiving the decree was effortlessly resolved by them.
When their Caravan had just arrived at a distance from the city gate, the guards immediately intercepted Ziyan and her group of horsemen.
"May I ask if this is the convoy of Ling Gongzi and Miss Zi?" a guard leader asked, blocking the path in front of the horsemen.
"Yes, may I ask what this official has to instruct?" Wu San cupped his fists in greeting.
"Um! Please inform Ling Gongzi and Miss Zi that our Governor and the Imperial Envoy sent by the court are here to see them."
"Understood, please wait a moment, official." Wu San smiled slightly at the leader, then lifted the curtain of the carriage and nodded knowingly at Ziyan. Following that, Ziyan, with Wu San's assistance, leisurely got down from the carriage.
Almost simultaneously, the Imperial Envoy who had rushed from the capital and the Governor of Chu County both hurriedly approached Ziyan and performed a deep bow.
"I have come from the capital to deliver His Majesty's imperial edict to Xuan Wang Ye and Miss Zi. I hope both of you will receive it together."
"I congratulate Prince Xuan and Miss Zi," said the Imperial Envoy and County Magistrate in turn while bowing.
Ziyan looked at the two court officials before her, who were being so respectful, and suppressed a smile, nodding lightly at them. What was her status now? She no longer needed to bow to these so-called officials.
"Thank you for your efforts, gentlemen. However, my fiancé has urgent matters to attend to and has left first. His return date is uncertain, so I am not sure how to proceed," Ziyan casually informed them.
"This—" Before the Imperial Envoy could respond, Governor Lu Yuan, who was not far behind Ziyan, exchanged glances with Second Elder. He immediately pretended to be perplexed about how to resolve this issue and then turned his gaze toward the Imperial Envoy.
"Uh? In that case, let Miss Zi receive the edict on behalf of her fiancé," the Imperial Envoy rationally suggested after thinking for half a minute.
"Is that acceptable?" Ziyan feigned disbelief, widening her beautiful eyes as she stared intently at the Imperial Envoy.
*Cough cough* "I am here on His Majesty's orders to announce that Ziyan shall receive the edict!" The Imperial Envoy cleared his throat slightly and began preparing to proclaim the edict without further ado.
As a result, Ziyan and everyone present immediately knelt down on the spot.
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Today, Seventh Prince Ling Yuxuan is granted the title of Prince Xuan, and the entire Chu County is conferred as a fief in his name. Thus it is decreed—" Just as Ziyan and the others bowed their heads to the ground, the voice of the Imperial Envoy rang clearly in their ears, reciting the entire edict in one breath.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!" Ziyan led everyone in a chorus of gratitude.
"Miss Zi!" Just as Ziyan was about to raise her head, the Imperial Envoy smiled and handed the edict to Ziyan.
"Thank you, Imperial Envoy! Please accept this small amount of silver as a token for some drinks," Ziyan said while discreetly slipping two shiny silver ingots that she had hidden in her sleeve into the hands of the Imperial Envoy.
"Uh? Oh ho ho ho, thank you, Miss Zi! Indeed, seeing is believing; Miss Zi is truly a Heroine! No wonder His Majesty holds you in such high regard," said the Imperial Envoy, smiling broadly after receiving the silver and showering compliments on Ziyan.
Then, with a charming smile, Ziyan suggested, "Since you have traveled so far, why not join this humble commoner in entering the city to taste some delicacies from Chu County?"
"Oh—mm hmm, well then, I shall gladly accept your invitation," replied the Imperial Envoy, his face beaming with joy.
Seeing that she had pleased the Imperial Envoy, Ziyan knew she could not neglect the Governor, so she turned to invite the County Magistrate: "If it’s not too much trouble for you, would you like to join us as well?"
"Purple Gate Master, you flatter me. How could I ever disdain you?" The local Governor, who had close ties with the Grand Elder and Second Elder of the Heavenly Pivot Sect, had known for some time that Ziyan, having recently become the sect leader, was now recognized as the new leader of the prominent sect.
Moreover, he was aware that this beautiful sect leader was exceptionally capable in many aspects and did not expect her to be the fiancée of the current Eighth Prince!
With the Emperor granting all of Chu County to the Eighth Prince, this beautiful sect leader was no longer just a mere sect master; if the Eighth Prince was considered the male lead of the county, then this female sect master was undoubtedly its mistress.
This realization left him astonished and eager to curry favor with this beautiful mistress.
Soon after, all carriages and people moved forward with great momentum toward the city. Before long, they proceeded along the main road toward the Drunken Immortal Residence.
Quickly returning to the Drunken Immortal Residence, a very pleased Ziyan instructed Qi Yu to clear out the second floor promptly.
Afterward, the returning Subordinates and the officials who came out of the city to welcome them were invited to the second floor for a banquet; Qi Yu, the Grand Elder Yan Laoguai, and Second Elder Lu Yuan were assigned to entertain the Imperial Envoy and County Magistrate.
Once everything was arranged, she hurriedly made her way to the small, compact courtyard at the back. She knew that at this moment, her Demonically Charming Man had been waiting for her there.
Watching Ziyan rush away in a flurry, Qi Yu felt a deep sense of loss wash over her. Throughout it all, her eyes only held onto her former good friend and brother—Ling Yuxuan.
Since returning from the capital, she had watched Ziyan and Ling Yuxuan in their affectionate moments, yet she could not extinguish the flames of admiration that had already ignited within her.
Since she could not put it out, she decided to let it be. However, allowing it to fester only deepened her pain and sorrow.
Every time he was with that loving couple, her heart ached more than before.
Meanwhile, Ziyan left behind the heavy-hearted Head Innkeeper Qi Yu and rushed into Ling Yuxuan—no! From now on, she should call him Xuan Wang.
As Ziyan ran to the door of Xuan Wang's room on the second floor, separated from her own room by just one hall, she was about to knock when suddenly the door swung open halfway. A long arm reached out from inside and quickly pulled her into the room.
Immediately after, Ziyan found herself pressed against the back of the door by a tall and powerful figure. She looked up to meet that exquisitely handsome face she knew all too well. Just as she was about to speak, he leaned down and decisively sealed her soft lips with his sensual ones.
Next, Ziyan could only let out a few muffled sounds before being overwhelmed by a wave of dizzying sensations that flooded her mind.
Then, her thoughts went blank as she was completely drawn into an intoxicating state—unable to extricate herself.
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