After the Emperor’s words, Ye froze momentarily, but quickly regained his posure: “Your Majesty, I am merely a country man. Though I have shown merit in capturing Qin Kun, there is a vast difference between capturing a man and attacking a city. I believe there are far better warriors among our generals, and the gap is simply too large. I fear I am not fit for this heavy responsibility.”
Hearing this, a wave of plex emotions swept over Nan Feng.
However, the Emperor was looking at her as he continued: “Madam Xia, I value your husband’s ability to lead and fight in battle greatly, and equally, his sincerity. If I wished for him to lead our troops into bat, what would be your opinion?”
The Emperor suspected that Ye was hesitant due to concerns about Nan Feng’s approval.
Nan Feng gave it a careful thought.
Leading troops, serving the country, was a noble pursuit. If Ye was willing, she would not be the one to tie him down, regardless of what he chose to do, she would back him up.
Moreover, she herself graduated from the Special Agent School, where from a young age she was taught to love her country and family; without a nation, there would be no home. Nan Feng accepted these teachings since childhood, so naturally, she wouldn’t oppose.
“Your Majesty, it still depends on my husband’s decision, as his wife, whatever decision he makes, I will support,” Nan Feng said with conviction, not in a way that was deceitful, thus, the Emperor believed her words.
The Emperor then turned to Ye, waiting for his thoughts.
However, after brief consideration, Ye quickly declined: “Your Majesty, I believe I lack the capability and fear disappointing your generous affection. I humbly request you find a more capable person.”
Seeing Ye’s firm position, the Chancellor prepared to persuade him.
But the Emperor said something rather unexpected: “What if I give you General Nangong’s title?”
Ye was shocked for a moment.
Nan Feng, understanding some hint of the situation, quickly looked at Ye anxiously. His muscles began to tremble, his chest moving rhythmically, he was trying his best to suppress an erupting emotion within him.
General Nangong’s title?
It was said that General Nangong was a god of war, loyal and undefeated.
His name struck fear in his enemies, a mere mention of him would change their color.
And it was also said that General Nangong didn’t have a son.
Then what about Ye?
After a long while, Ye finally regained himself, clenching his fists, striving to suppress his emotions. But his voice had regained its usual low timbre: “Your Majesty, do you already know who I am?”
The Emperor looked at Ye and gestured to his attendant Mao Zhen to bring forth a Military Token. The Emperor personally handed the token to Ye: “You are Nangong Ye, the adopted son of General Nangong. You grew up in the military camp with General Nangong, started learning martial arts at five, joined his ’War Tigers’ training camp at seven – a special youth army established by General Nangong himself with a dropout rate of ninety percent. Yet, you passed all the tests at the age of fifteen, being the youngest and most outstanding officer in the camp. Afterward, General Nangong took you into battle, teaching you various tactics… unfortunately, the good times didn’t last. Because of Qin Kun’s persecution, before you could officially be given the title of Junior General, General Nangong was already…”
Upon saying this, even the Emperor’s face showed sorrow: “Nangong Ye, I apologize. I tried my best, but I still couldn’t save General Nangong.”
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