The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 20

“That boy, that boy, is he that good?” Gouyu was reluctant to accept this situation. He still felt awkward whenever he thought of being lectured by Jiang Chen. It was a bit difficult for him to let go of his face and acknowledge Jiang Chen's superiority.    

Eastern Lu lightly pulled Eastern Zhiruo into a one-handed embrace, sighing softly. “Who would have thought after what happened to the Heavenly Worship Rite, fortune befalls us after a disaster. Did the will of heaven use Jiang Chen's hand as a container to alleviate Ruoer's suffering?”    

The more he thought about it, the greater this explanation became the only possible explanation.    

“Oh right, Gouyu, Jiang Chen is in the capital city to participate in the Hidden Dragon Trials, how is it worth?” Eastern Lu suddenly recalled this.    

“Boy brother, out of 108 heirs, this value of Jiang Chen is undoubtedly the last in his class. And to date, he has not passed any of the three basic exams. There are only three or four days left to reach the deadline at the end of the month. If he still could not pass, then he did not even have the qualifications to participate in the final exam of the Hidden Dragon Trials.” Gouyu could only answer honestly.    

"That bad?" Eastern Lu was also quite surprised. “This puts me in a difficult position. If this kid doesn't even pass the basic exam and loses his family's duchy. Then my intention to give appreciation and wealth.”    

“You reap what you sow. He had not tried before, it was not an injustice if his family lost the rank of a duke. Brother, I said this first. Since you have assigned me to lead the Hidden Dragon Trials, I will not go easy on anyone.” Gouyu still maintained her stiff upper lip.    

“Haha, how do I put you in a difficult position. If being a duke was completely unwritten in its star, then being a powerless official in the capital was equally good. There is no power or influence, or wealth and wealth. It will also be a life without burdens.”    

This was actually the conclusion that Eastern Lu liked on the matter. Otherwise, all the dukes would return to their territories after the Hidden Dragon Trials, and then who would treat Eastern Zhiruo's illness?    

“Oh right, brother, speaking of the Hidden Dragon Trials, Gouyu accepted the invitation today. It comes from the Duchy of the Soaring Dragon.”    

“The Soaring Dragon Duchy?” Eastern Lu faintly furrowed his brows, clearly quite sensitive to these three words.    

“Yes, he said there will be a dinner tonight, and invited me to attend. Apparently, an extraordinary event of glad tidings has occurred in the Soaring Dragon.” family    

“A joyous occasion?” Eastern Lu's expression became even more complicated. As the supreme ruler of a kingdom, he should have absolute control over everything in the capital.    

But what great happiness event happened in the Soaring Dragon household? Eastern Lu knew nothing.    

Of course, the Duke of Soaring Dragon would never invite the king to a banquet. First, the dukes did not give such respect, and secondly, the customs set by the ancestors did not permit such an action.    

“She did not elaborate further in the invitation, and simply said that it had something to do with her youngest daughter Long Juxue. Could Long Juxue have achieved a breakthrough in her martial path?”    

Eastern Lu actually did not mind if it was just a small matter. He stretches out his hand, “You better be here because you were invited. This Soaring Dragon Duke, heh heh.”    

Gouyu's expression was also a little complicated, and he understood his elder brother's doubts towards the duke of Soaring Dragon. He was the first duke under the heavens, and had a superior standing and power. His influence almost rivaled his.    

Soaring Dragon Palace is located in the southeast district of the capital. Its location is superior to prosperous streets and magnificent buildings. Jiang Han's home was truly incomparable.    

Of course, although it was called the Soaring Dragon palace, it was only a temporary residence when the duke was in the capital. The noble houses of each duke were still located in their respective territories.    

Jiang Feng had intended to prepare a good gift ever since he attended the banquet, but had been vetoed by Jiang Chen. Since they would definitely declare a disagreement, why bother? Bring along some random items, and the Soaring Dragon family can accept them if desired.    

Moreover, it was certain that this invitation did not care about the gifts that were brought by hand. What the Duke of Soaring Dragon wanted was a plot of Jiang Han's land containing spirit veins, and cutting off the greatest source of income for the Jiang Han duchy.    

To deprive one of food is to start a bloody quarrel. Jiang Chen clearly understood that this matter would not be solved easily.    

Jiang Chen walked out of the secret training room when it was already dusk. In his words, they would look cold even if they came early, so why not wait until everyone was present?    

Jiang Feng thought this was very reasonable and accepted Jiang Chen's advice.    

Most of the invited guests had already arrived when the father and son duo arrived at the Soaring Dragon palace.    

The scene before him was entirely within Jiang Chen's expectations. Whether due to previous agreements or coincidences, some dukes had made agreements with the Soaring Dragon duchy and deliberately rejected the father and son duo.    

It was fortunate that Jiang Feng usually behaved well and became friends with some dukes. Some familiar friends came to greet Jiang Feng.    

So everything's not so bad.    

“Sister Jiang, this duke has long missed your arrival. You finally got here!” A warm laugh suddenly sounded from the front, and a luxurious robed man stepped towards Jiang Feng with large strides.    

This man had a sturdy body and walked with calmness and energy like a tiger. The domineering aura accentuated his every move. He was the duke of Soaring Dragon, Long Zhaofeng.    

“This is outrageous, Brother Long is too polite.”    

“Come, come, come. Brother Jiang, you are my esteemed guest today, and should be sitting next to me at the high table.”    

It is not easy to get a seat at a high table. Households such as the duchy pay close attention to seating arrangements. Although Duke Jiang Han's position was good, it wasn't good enough to get a seat at the high table.    

“How can I accept this? Brother Long please continue your affairs, I will sit down with this group of brothers.” Jiang Feng still wanted to sit down with his brothers.    

However, he had apparently underestimated Long Zhaofeng's determination.    

“A guest must follow the wishes of his host. Brother Jiang should listen to the words of this duke today.” Long Zhaofeng had an aura of me-not-would-rest-until-you-sitting-at-tables-high.    

“Hahaha, and this is for sure…? Oh right, you must be Jiang Chen's dearest nephew. Good good, tiger dad won't give birth to a puppy. Dear niece, the younger generation can have fun elsewhere. I won't welcome you all separately.” The Duke of Soaring Dragon laughed and gave a slightly meaningful look, spending a moment on Jiang Chen.    

“Heh heh, please help yourself, Your Majesty.” Jiang Chen gestured randomly with his hand and turned to leave.    

“Brother Chen, here.”    

Jiang Chen saw a huge mound of figures waving excitedly at him from the table not too far away once he turned around.    

Only one person in the entire Eastern Kingdom had such a large height. There's nothing else. Of course it was the fat Xuan.    

Sitting down with the fat Xuan was the heir to the rank of a Hubing duke, Hubing Yue. These two people were Jiang Chen's companions who happened to be in the capital.    

As for the others, Yang Zong, he was hiding at another table, and did not even dare to look towards Fatty Xuan and the others. It was obvious that he didn't want any parts.    

“Brother Chen, these few days are a very torturous day for your little brother!” Fatty Xuan was quite rude as he used his sleeves, which were made of the finest silk, to wipe the chair. “Brother Chen, this is the seat I have occupied for you since the afternoon. Haha, having tonnage is an advantage in getting a seat!”    

“Brother Chen, have not seen you for a long time, I kind of miss you.” Waves of enthusiasm also radiated from Hubing Yue's eyes. This guy doesn't talk much, but is real and straightforward.    

Jiang Chen was more or less touched because the two would act like this at such a meeting, especially with the precarious position of duke Jiang Han.    

There is a reason why these people are called friends.    

Jiang Chen ignored the views coming from all directions and was about to take his seat when a figure of body flashed by the side of the chair, and sat firmly on the chair that had just been cleaned by the fat Xuan.    

“Xuan Fat, thank you for giving me a seat.”    

This man was wearing a black robe and his nose was red due to rosacea. Several signs of ridicule came out from the sharp end of his lips as he boldly took over the chair.    

“Yan monkey, what does this mean?” Fatty Xuan was instantly enraged.    

“Xuan Fat, I want to ask you the same thing, what do you mean by this? Can I sit in this chair?” This person was naturally the heir to the rank of a Yanmen duke, Yan Yiming. He was also the same person who voluntarily identified himself when threatening Jiang Chen in the Healing Hall.    

This is the chair I ordered for my brother Chen! Fatty Xuan wanted to pull Yan Yiming out of the chair.    

“Brother Chen? You mean him?” Yan Yiming smiled haughtily. “Xuan Fat, are you blind? This is the natural intermediate region. Only those who have at least four true qi levels are entitled to sit here.”    

He glanced towards Jiang Chen and said in a very mocking tone while pointing to the desolate table in the corner, “Jiang Chen, the table was prepared specifically for the early world.”    

A raucous laughter sounded from all sides as soon as Yan Yiming delivered his words. It was obvious that this was a long-planned game, and was just waiting for the fat Jiang Chen and Xuan to come and play dumb.    

Fatty Xuan was furious. “Yan monkey, did you know choose a better time when you need slapped?”    

Yan Yiming smiled faintly. “Xuan Fat, you are just five levels of true qi. When do you have the ability to slap six levels better?    

Yan Yiming's six meridians true qi surged as he spoke, directly sending out an imposing aura.    

His sword crackled, and it seemed like a fight was about to happen.    

Suddenly, a sharp and curvy voice sounded from a nearby table. “Brother Jiang Chen, sit here. I've already provided a seat for you.”    

His voice is naive and clear. Jiang Chen knew without turning his head that it was Princess Zhiruo East.    

A faint smile on his lips, Jiang Chen suddenly extended his hand and patted Yan Yiming on the shoulder. “This young Duke has a nice bone structure with a handsome face, and even stole a chair with such personality! You have a bright future ahead of you. Your master must admire you? Yan Yiming right? I'll remember you."    

With that, Jiang Chen finished ignoring the mocking gazes around him and sauntered towards Eastern Zhiruo with a peaceful face.    

“Basic stupid girl, what are you doing in a dirty place like this instead of staying in your room?”    

The crowd gathered was extremely shocked, as if lightning had burnt them all to a scorch after Jiang Chen spoke. This is the princess! Jiang Chen had been flogged by the king last time and had barely escaped death, but his behavior was getting worse and now dared to speak even to the king's beloved daughter in this tone.    

This sounds like someone lecturing his own sister?    

And saying that this is a dirty place in front of the banquet host, isn't this a verbal slap?    

The atmosphere of the scene turned strange in the blink of an eye.    

Everyone tilted their heads and thought whether this young Duke Jiang, who had a tendency to not stop until he said something completely outrageous, spontaneously went crazy due to all the pressure?