Chapter 634: Chapter 426 Do You Know Who I Am? (Seeking Subscriptions)_3
Upon witnessing this scene, Chen Yuan did not linger, for fear of making others uncomfortable. After leaving so Spiritual Tea as a eting gift, he left the Tao residence alone.
This ti, he did not return to the inn where he had previously stayed but took up residence within the Eastern Imperial City Bureau. With accommodations available in the backyard and he being alone, there seed little need to seek other living quarters.
Back in Tangshan, he had resided within the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
That night, Chen Yuan slept unusually soundly.
Tao Qingyuan was delighted to see Chen Yuan, and he too was happy to see his old acquaintance. It could be considered one of life’s four greatest joys, ‘In a foreign land, encountering an old friend.’
The mild intoxication from the wine mingled with sleepiness helped Chen Yuan fall into a deep slumber, not awakening until the first rays of sunlight touched his eyes the next morning.
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Upon awakening, Chen Yuan washed up and began his daily ditation practice. Although occasional rest was acceptable, the majority of his ti still had to be devoted to cultivation.
Even though the sun had risen, there was still so ti before the third quarter of the hour he had set for his duties.
His primary responsibility was managing the Eastern Imperial City Bureau, and the duties of patrol and guard held no relevance to him.
After one session of ditation, equivalent to an hour, Chen Yuan opened his eyes, leapt up from the mat, stretched his limbs, and had breakfast brought to him.
After the al, he donned his official robe with a serene expression and made his way to the Grand Hall for discussions.
When Chen Yuan arrived, it was nearly the third quarter of the hour. The hall was already occupied by nearly twenty figures, the three leaders among them being Fifth Rank Deputy Commanders.
The remaining dozen or so were Heavenly Patrol Envoys with Gang Condensation cultivation. Seeing Chen Yuan walk in, they all bowed in unison:
“This subordinate pays respects to the superior!”
“This subordinate pays respects to the superior!”
“This subordinate pays respects to the superior!”
Chen Yuan’s indifferent gaze swept over everyone, pausing on no one in particular, not even on Tao Qingyuan.
Yesterday at the banquet, they were old friends, yet today he was the superior of everyone present!
“Has… everyone arrived?” Chen Yuan asked, knowing the answer.
“Reporting to the superior, everyone has arrived except for Deputy Commander Yang,” Tao Qingyuan stepped forward, perfectly composed, displaying neither embarrassnt nor any other expression.
Here, he was simply one of Chen Yuan’s Deputy Commanders.
Seeing Tao Qingyuan step forward, the other two Deputy Commanders exchanged a glance and remained silent.
“Has he been notified?”
“Reporting to the superior, this subordinate has already dispatched soone to notify Yang Residence,” Wang Teng promptly replied.
Chen Yuan responded with a faint ‘hm,’ displaying no anger, but inwardly sneered. He hadn’t anticipated soone making a mistake so soon; it saved him so trouble,
Even though it was a bit clichéd.
“I am Chen Yuan. Perhaps you have heard of my na or maybe not. It does not matter. Starting today, I am the Great Commander of the Eastern Imperial City, your direct superior. In my presence, defiance from anyone is unacceptable. My words are commands, and here, they represent the rules!”
Chen Yuan’s voice echoed within the hall and penetrated the ears of all present, startling everyone, realizing that this renowned Chen, the Green Envoy, was not soone to be trifled with.
Harsh as the rumors about him in Jianghu, indifferent, cold, decisive, and fierce!
“Do you understand?”
Chen Yuan stood at the head of the room, looking down at everyone below.
“This subordinate understands.”
“This subordinate understands.”
“This subordinate understands.”
“Very well,” Chen Yuan nodded and turned his gaze toward one of the Deputy Commanders, commanding lightly:
“Starting with you… introduce yourselves.”
The Deputy Commander under Chen Yuan’s scrutiny swallowed nervously, the pressure from a Dan Realm Master causing his heart to flutter. He hurriedly nodded and said:
“This humble one, ng Tianran, pays respects to Commander Chen!”
The sequence continued, with voice after voice tirelessly rising.
“This humble one, Kong Fei, pays respects to Commander Chen!”
“This humble one, Zhao Qiansun, pays respects to Commander Chen!”
“This humble one, Zhang Jing, pays respects to Commander Chen!”
In just a mont, all those within the great hall had introduced themselves, none daring to challenge Chen Yuan’s authority. In fact, most would not dare to cause trouble upon the appointnt of a new official.
“Very good.”
Chen Yuan nodded his head, pausing significantly on a Heavenly Patrol Envoy nad ‘Zhang Jing’, for the surna was rather uncommon, and he suspected it might have so relation to the Zhang family.
It was at this mont that a Heavenly Patrol Guard approached from outside to report:
“Sir, Deputy Commander Yang requests an audience.”
“Let him in.”
Chen Yuan said indifferently.
“Yes.”
After the Heavenly Patrol Guard turned and left, everyone present fixed their gazes on Chen Yuan, wondering how he would deal with Deputy Commander Yang.
After all, this man’s status was not ordinary; even the previous Great Commander would not provoke him lightly.
Chen Yuan’s gaze was calm as he watched the middle-aged man dressed in the Deputy Commander’s official robe enter, as if he were looking at a dead man.
The Deputy Commander Yang was bald, with bulging eyes and a long scar at the corner which made him seem sowhat ferocious; he also carried a faint sll of alcohol.
Wherever he passed, everyone made way.
Deputy Commander Yang’s gaze fixed on Chen Yuan, a smile curling on his face as he bowed with clasped hands:
“This humble one, Yang Hucheng, pays respects to Commander Chen.”
“You are Yang Hucheng?”
“Indeed, I am he. Last night I had a bit too much to drink with the Fourth Prince, and as a result, I woke up a tad late this morning, perhaps half an hour later than intended. I hope sir will forgive my tardiness.”
His face held a sincere look as it faced Chen Yuan.
“Do you recall what I said yesterday about everyone needing to be here?”
“I do.”
“And do you rember my words about bearing the consequences?”
“Er… I do.”
“Since you know, then be gone, for there is no place for you in the Eastern Imperial City Bureau.”
At these words, everyone, including Yang Hucheng, was taken aback, and then, he was shocked, frowning as he stared at Chen Yuan and said, “This humble one was only half an hour late, must Commander Chen be so severe?”
“Being even a mont late is unacceptable.”
Yang Hucheng’s expression chilled as he said in a stern voice:
“Commander Chen, are you aware of who I am?”
At these words, Chen Yuan laughed, waved his hand, and a terrifying aura burst forth, his formidable presence instantly enveloping Yang Hucheng,
causing him to lose balance and, overwheld, drop to one knee on the ground.
Looking down dispassionately, he said:
“Then… do you know who I am?”
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There was a mistake before, Chen Yuan is now a fourth-rank official, the Golden Envoys of each state are of the positive fourth rank, while the provincial governors are of the vice third rank. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
I made a few mistakes in my previous posts, sorry for the confusion…
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