Chapter 1093: Chapter 75: The Imperial Assembly! Shouzhe, You’re Confused
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Prince Kang’s Mansion.
In the early morning, before dawn, the servants in the mansion were already up and bustling with the day’s chores.
Deep within the mansion, in the lavishly decorated main courtyard bedroom, Prince Kang and his wife had also arisen early.
Prince Kang stood by the bedside with arms outstretched, while Zhao Yijing skillfully assisted him in donning his court attire, fastening a jade belt around his waist, and a jade crown on his head.
According to the laws of the Daqian Kingdom, for a member of the Imperial Family to acquire the title of Prince, it not only required cultivation to reach the Purple Mansion Realm but also necessitated earning sufficient battle achievements on the battlefield to qualify for the title.
Even for those inheriting a princely title, it was the same.
Thus, there were few wastrel princes in Daqian; the majority were formidable talents with genuine abilities, capable of commanding a region on their own.
The design of a prince’s court attire was naturally grand, with a lapis lazuli base color complemented by a golden three-clawed Azure Dragon motif, which highlighted the wearer’s valor and majesty.
In terms of appearance alone, Prince Kang was outstanding, with a tall and commanding presence. Clad in court attire, he seemed even more imposing and dignified.
Yet, these past two days, Prince Kang had been feeling a bit uneasy.
Today was the day of the grand court assembly, but there was no news yet from Elder Xin and the Wuu Brothers, who had been dispatched to the Changning Wang Family, and an ominous feeling kept festering in his heart like mold.
Moreover, Gongyang Strategy, tasked with intercepting Zhao Zhikun and his wife, should have returned by yesterday but had yet to bring any news, as if they had vanished without a trace, adding to the gloom.
"My husband, I’ve heard that during this grand court assembly, Your Majesty will commend you for your achievements on the Outer Domain Battlefield." Zhao Yijing gently straightened his dignified court attire and said softly, "With such achievements, you will surely gain more support from the royal relatives."
Achievements!
Indeed, Wu Chengsi had risked his life on the Outer Domain Battlefield and gained countless merits. Compared to Your Majesty’s battle exploits in the past competition for the position of the Emperor’s Son, his own achievements were far superior.
These were tangible achievements, verified and stamped by the Marshal himself.
And what had Wu Mingyuan done? He merely toyed around like a clown, concocting some ’Dara Desert Reclamation Plan,’ which had only been underway for a year and was far from showing results.
The internal meetings of Prince Dexin’s lineage had already been held, and during this grand court assembly, his supporters in the military would assist him in launching a military campaign against the Southern Border Barbarian Gu Race.
If he could seize the territory of the troublesome Southern Border Barbarian Gu Race, it would be an immense achievement. What could Wu Mingyuan possibly use to compete with him? Let alone him, even if Prince Hao returned alive, he couldn’t match Wu Chengsi.
The Struggle of the Imperial Sons had its own set of evaluation rules, not determined by favor currying. Even the Emperor’s opinion only held more weight, but it wasn’t decisive.
With this thought, the gloom in Prince Kang’s heart completely dissipated. Wu Mingyuan, oh Wu Mingyuan, how dare you think you can compete with me, Wu Chengsi, for the Emperor’s Son!
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While Prince Kang was thinking about Gongyang Strategy, at the same time.
The Cloud Ray Flying Ship took a shortcut, soaring over lofty mountains and ridges.
Having left Daqian, several thousand miles eastward lay the vast Hurricane Ocean.
In the Hurricane Ocean, gales howled, waves surged ceaselessly, and countless fierce sea beasts roamed, making it a perilous journey at every step. Without exceptional cultivation, entering recklessly could lead to an unnoticed death.
Upon entering the Hurricane Ocean’s domain, for safety, the Cloud Ray Flying Ship further elevated its flying altitude, completely entering the high-altitude Gangfeng Layer. From the sea surface below, the Cloud Ray Flying Ship appeared as nothing more than a dot.
At this altitude, far beyond the usual flying range of birds, only a few flying fierce beasts with high growth potential could reach it. Only the Cloud Ray Flying Ship, with its unique structure, could travel safely through it.
That’s why the Yao Family could monopolize long-distance air transport, making a fortune.
Inside the Cloud Ray Flying Ship.
Yao Chengchao gauged the distance, and when the moment felt right, he entered the hidden compartment where Gongyang Strategy was detained.
In the concealed compartment, Gongyang Strategy wore alloy shackles on his hands and was securely bound with a Beast-Binding Rope, resting against the seat back, eyes closed in meditation. Even when he heard the door open, he remained still, not even opening his eyes, pretending not to hear.
"Young Master Ce, since you’re here, might as well make yourself at home. No need to act so aggrieved. In a life spanning hundreds of years, who hasn’t faced setbacks? Consider it enriching your life experience," Yao Chengchao said with a grin. "Moreover, once on board, you’re my guest. Since entering the Cloud Ray Flying Ship, you’ve been my guest, treated to the best of food and drink. You haven’t been mistreated, have you?"
Hearing this, Gongyang Strategy opened his eyes and glared at him unfavorably, "Now you hold the knife, and I am the fish to be sliced. Do as you please. There’s no need to put on a false act in front of me."
"I hold no grudge against Young Master Ce; why would I kill you?" Yao Chengchao gave a helpless laugh, appearing greatly wronged. "This is merely about losing a shipment for the Changning Wang Family. Being indebted, the Yao Family must cooperate to repay that debt. Now that I’ve fulfilled all my promises to Wang Shouzhe and repaid the Wang Family, my involvement ends here."
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