Chapter 995: Chapter 546: Jingtai Grants a Marriage! (Part 3)
The most talked about person among the neighborhood folks was the esteemed Marquis, Chen Yuan. They said it was a pity that Xiao Fang didn’t have the fortune to become an Imperial Decree Madam.
When Zhao Nanshan heard this, he stroked his beard and laughed heartily, saying he hadn’t misjudged Chen Yuan back then.
In just a few short years, he achieved such great accomplishments.
How many people in the Human World could compare?
The liveliest talk was in the many brothels and entertainment houses of Ping’an County, where many girls had once hosted the younger Chen Yuan and were now proud to do so.
They even deliberately inflated the prices because of it.
Upon hearing this, Wang Ping promptly issued orders for a cleanup.
Such filthy places must not tarnish Brother Yuan’s reputation.
The response in Tangshan Prefecture was similar to that in Ping’an County, lively and bustling.
Pride in Chen Yuan’s achievements reached a peak in prestige.
Even the Government was actively publicizing. Various taverns and merchants, having benefited from Chen Yuan’s reforms at the time, offered big discounts or even free products.
It was indeed a remarkable scene.
The response in Liangzhou was similar.
After all, Chen Yuan’s marquis foundation was laid at that battle in Liangzhou City. However, no one felt jealous or resentful; instead, they believed this was the glory Chen Yuan deserved.
The youngest Marquis of Great Jin.
Even Chen Yuan himself hadn’t expected that a title he didn’t care much for would cause such a stir.
His prior fame, whether as Demon Blade, top of the Hidden Dragon List, top of the Fengyun List, or the peerless prodigy suppressing an era, was mostly known in the Jianghu.
For ordinary people, there were barriers; most didn’t even know the divisions of the Martial Arts Realm, just that Chen Yuan was a very powerful Martial Artist.
But a marquis is different.
The saying, “A good man becomes a marquis and a general” has long held a significant place in people’s hearts as their aspiration for descendants. Now Chen Yuan has fulfilled it, and his reputation naturally soared.
This is truly fame that moves the world.
Compared to the Jianghu, the base of billions of commoners is far larger.
He who wins the people’s favor gains the world!
Chen Yuan is gradually laying a solid foundation for himself, step by step.
However, these matters are for later discussion.
A tired Chen Yuan, having labored all night, didn’t know such a huge commotion would arise. He anticipated it, though, since he had many past experiences; shaking the world was commonplace.
But the commotion caused this time was beyond his previous expectations.
A drowsy Chen Yuan was awakened by the Heavenly Book; evidently, the Taoist Divine Palace’s few Daoists also received the news in a short time.
Mainly to congratulate him.
On the other hand, to inquire if there were other rewards besides the marquis title.
Chen Yuan previously mentioned wanting to be stationed in Shuzhou, sparking interest in planning. Thus, they could quietly remove Shuzhou’s Golden Envoy.
But Chen Yuan told them to wait a bit longer.
The matter of division should be postponed for a while; once appointed as the Heavenly Divine Envoy, they can fully plan it.
Upon hearing this, the group began to discuss this matter.
However, the focus was on Gu Tianqiong stepping down as Great Governor of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
They were all smart people, capable of seeing the schemes behind Jingtai, even saying it was intentionally directed towards Chen Yuan.
If it were truly about major events, clearly Gu Tianqiong’s situation was more significant.
Every Daoist had a say, even Jiang He mentioned Jingtai’s subsequent plans might be big, advising to leave the Capital as soon as possible to avoid implicating Chen Yuan.
But the only odd thing was the usually very active Su Ziyue was absent.
The star that belonged to her was very dim.
Chen Yuan sent her a transmission once, but there was no response.
The other Daoists said not to worry, Su Ziyue should still be in cultivation, and even if there was a problem, she’d contact them.
The Divine Palace’s principle is equivalent exchange, but they are long-time friends, having owed each other countless favors over decades or centuries.
Often there’s no need to exchange stakes for a Daoist’s help.
Personal relationships are most important!
Seeing everyone’s calm reactions, Chen Yuan also relaxed a bit but couldn’t help recalling the last contact with Su Ziyue.
What she said.
Asking for help, and he still didn’t know for what matter.
After chatting with the Daoists in the room for a while, when it was about time, they ended the contact, adjusted his position, then walked to the door of his usual main room, knocking on it.
From inside came Noble Consort Yang’s gentle voice:
“Come in.”
Chen Yuan pushed the door open; Noble Consort Yang was already fully awake, having changed into Chen Yuan’s clothes, showing little concern.
Chen Yuan was a cautious character, ensuring she wouldn’t be exposed.
He certainly left prohibitions in place.
She was right; Chen Yuan instructed the household servants that no one was allowed near his room, also leaving prohibitions to guard against others.
“Is Your Ladyship awake?”
Chen Yuan asked with a smile.
Noble Consort Yang glanced at Chen Yuan in the bronze mirror, her face rosy, teasingly:
“This is the first time I’ve risen so late.”
“That’s not my fault, at the time it was….”
“No saying.”
Noble Consort Yang huffed lightly a few times.
Chen Yuan coughed lightly twice, stopping the jokes, and seriously said:
“Your Ladyship hasn’t forgotten what you mentioned before, has you?”
“What words?”
“About an imperial secret.”
Chen Yuan looked at her with burning eyes.
Noble Consort Yang furrowed her brows, after pondering for a moment, solemnly said:
“This was something that I discovered accidentally.”
“Hmm?”
“Once I accidentally entered the Imperial Garden, saw the emperor practicing cultivation, and his body was covered with bloodstained scars, deep to the bone, with faint black currents around, although it was just a glance, I remember it vividly.”
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