"Quick, invite him over."
"Yes."
Soon, Ye Qingzhou walked into the study: "Father-in-law wants to see ?"
"Haha, dear son-in-law, please sit down quickly. I called you over today because I have sothing to discuss with you."
Then Shen Huaimin ntioned recomnding Ye Qingzhou for Xiao Lian. To the people of the Da Liang Kingdom, this was a ticket to enter officialdom, sothing that many people desired but couldn’t attain.
But to Ye Qingzhou, what’s the use of this thing?
Being nominated as Xiao Lian won’t improve martial arts cultivation, and he also doesn’t intend to step into officialdom and mingle with a bunch of idle people.
So his reaction was very indifferent, only out of respect for Shen Huaimin’s good intentions, he spoke to thank him, "Thank you, Father-in-law, for nurturing ."
"Good, good, unbecoming of panic, calm and composed, dear son-in-law truly has extraordinary poise."
Shen Huaimin was very satisfied with Ye Qingzhou’s response and said to Shen Peng: "See, this is what a real man who does great things looks like. Watch and learn well."
Shen Peng originally had so opinions about Ye Qingzhou, but at this mont, he was truly convinced: "Uncle has taught many tis to remain calm in major matters; I have never understood it until today."
Ye Qingzhou inwardly didn’t understand, but continued to maintain his aloof expression.
Ten days later, Ye Qingzhou’s Xiao Lian status was finally approved.
At the sa ti, the Shen Family was also building montum for Ye Qingzhou, and the tales of his solo battle against hundreds of Donghu marauders spread throughout the entire commandery.
On the streets and alleys, countless people were passionately discussing Ye Qingzhou’s bravery, rapidly boosting his fa.
Yu Yang Commandery is on the border of Youzhou and has long faced the military threat from the Donghu, almost every household has deep-seated enmity with the Donghu people.
Hence, when Ye Qingzhou’s heroic tale of shooting Wuh Wei spread, it greatly inspired the people.
Shen Family mansion, guest room in the west wing.
Ye Qingzhou sensed a change in himself the mont he received Xiao Lian status.
Invisible threads of Thought Ability’s power assembled from all directions, finally falling upon him, nurturing his divine spirit and body.
"My physique is getting stronger... Can fa and reputation really have this use?"
Ye Qingzhou’s eyes brightened, surprised to discover that the power of Thought Ability could actually be used to refine bones, strengthening the physique, although the effect was far inferior to Primordial Qi.
In the Cangyuan Realm, where there is no Primordial Qi, being able to grow stronger is quite good, who needs more?
Having found his path in martial arts cultivation, Ye Qingzhou was so excited that he didn’t sleep all night, frantically strengthening his physique in the courtyard, imrsed in the joy of becoming stronger.
After learning about this, Shen Huaimin looked even more favorably on Ye Qingzhou’s future: "Achieving Xiao Lian’s title and still able to settle down and train hard in martial arts, such a ntality, truly soone who can be nurtured."
In the blink of an eye, several dozen days passed, winter went and spring ca, ice and snow lted, and Ye Qingzhou’s wedding date was also approaching.
On the day of great joy, the court notice regarding Ye Qingzhou’s appointnt also arrived, appointing him as Commanding Officer, able to lead troops in battle, under the control of Northern Domain Protectorate.
In reality, it was a nominal position, because it only gave an official title, but no provisions or soldiers.
The implication was clear, the court had no money, and the recruitnt of soldiers was left to him at his own expense.
This perfectly suited Shen Huaimin’s intentions, as the Shen Family now lacked neither money nor provisions, only needing such a title.
With the title given by the court, the Shen Family could recruit and maintain private soldiers without worry.
In the spring season, on a joyous day.
The Governor’s Mansion was brightly decorated, hosting a grand feast for guests, with almost all of the reputable noble families in the city attending, except for the Sunx Family.
Soon, the groom Ye Qingzhou appeared in the view of everyone.
He was tall and upright, with sharp brows and starry eyes, graceful in deanor; the surrounding guests were amazed, expecting Ye Qingzhou to be a burly, rugged man.
After all, he was a warrior who could single-handedly defeat a hundred on the battlefield, yet now he seed rather "delicate."
Refined and elegant, many believed he ca from a noble family.
When it ca ti for the ceremonial bow, Ye Qingzhou finally saw the bride’s appearance, indeed her beauty was breathtaking.
Constrained by etiquette, although they were engaged, the couple hadn’t t each other before.
Afterward, Ye Qingzhou noticed Shen Jingyi stealing glances at him, her shy mannerisms inducing a smile.
Seeing Ye Qingzhou’s handso looks and gentle deanor, Shen Jingyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
For a girl like her, though born into wealth, marriages were often beyond one’s control, dictated by parental arrangents in blind unions.
If she married the wrong person, she would simply have to accept it.
"First bow to the heavens."
"Second bow to the high hall."
"Husband and wife bow to each other."
"Ceremony complete..."
The master of ceremonies was all smiles, and the guests were full of laughter, but at that mont of joy, a disruptor arrived.
The Shen Family’s door was kicked open, and Sunx Xiangwen stord in with his people, fishing his eyes onto Shen Jingyi’s delicate yet pretty face, revealing unabashed greed.
"Sunx Xiangwen, what is the aning of this?!"
Shen Huaimin was so angry his face turned ash gray, his gaze furious enough to almost shoot fire.
Despite his na being "Xiangwen," Sunx Xiangwen was developing horizontally, bulky with thick facial skin, exposing a nacing grin and gnashing yellow teeth: "Lord Shen, on such a joyous day, not including , aren’t you looking down upon the Sunx Family?"
"This is the Governor’s Mansion, do you intend to rebel?"
Shen Huaimin’s chest was filled with rage, his whole body trembling slightly, aware that sothing was amiss.
Sure enough, Sunx Xiangwen laughed boldly and said: "Three days ago, four thousand Celestial Wolf Cavalry raided Ji City, Northern Domain Protector Liu Qi died in battle, remnants scattered. Now my brother has seized control of Ji City, commanding over ten thousand soldiers, supported by the Celestial Wolf Race, and the grand endeavor is hopeful. Shen Huaimin, your Shen Family refused my proposal before, and today is your destined disaster."
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