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Chapter 839 - 308: Jian Yifeng Proposes Marriage, Crown Prince Position [Word Count: 10,000]_6

Chapter 839: Chapter 308: Jian Yifeng Proposes Marriage, Crown Prince Position [Word Count: 10,000]_6

"There is an unusual movement in the Ghost Cave, so they didn’t send anyone to attend the Empress Dowager’s birthday feast."

"Well then, Sixth, in a few days, lead the Wolf Cavalry Army to support the Ma family; then cultivate some connections, and bring her back to marry into our family," Mu Chengqian said.

"The Ma family?" Sixth Prince instantly fell into contemplation.

Who is the daughter of the Ma family again? He seemed to have some impression, but couldn’t quite recall.

...

The various duels had ended, and next was the formal banquet.

Mu Rufeng’s stomach had long been a bit hungry.

After sitting down, he began enjoying the feast.

However, he could see that many people at the VIP seats were secretly glancing at him from time to time.

Most were disciples or juniors of those powerful figures in the Divine Realm.

Among them were both men and women, but mostly women, after all, Mu Rufeng’s appearance wasn’t bad.

Not to mention, he had just defeated Jian Yifeng and won the title of number one Heavenly Pride.

If it weren’t for Zhao Yanran already having her claim, these women wouldn’t have let Mu Rufeng, an excellent husband candidate, slip by.

Unfortunately, Zhao Yanran had already picked him.

Those women looked at Zhao Yanran with eyes full of envy and jealousy.

And most of the men were probably looking at him because of Zhao Yanran.

The banquet lasted over an hour, and the Empress Dowager, feeling a bit tired, left early.

The Empress and a group of concubines naturally left with the Empress Dowager.

Another hour passed, and the banquet officially ended.

Several eunuchs appeared at the palace gates holding many treasure swords and precious blades.

They were compensating the guests whose swords were destroyed.

The powerful figures of the Divine Realm hadn’t left and went with Mu Chengqian to a side hall, seemingly for a meeting.

Mu Wuxia then took Jian Yifeng on a tour of the palace’s scenic areas.

Meanwhile, Mu Rufeng also took Zhao Yanran for a walk around the palace, chatting and strengthening their relationship.

It wasn’t until 7 PM that Mu Rufeng was urgently summoned by a eunuch, called by the Emperor.

Mu Rufeng immediately took Zhao Yanran and followed the eunuch to a side hall.

"Yanran, let’s go; we’re leaving." Outside the side hall, they just happened to see Zhao Chengfeng coming out.

"Yes, father," Zhao Yanran responded, then looked at Mu Rufeng.

"Let’s talk tomorrow," Mu Rufeng said with a smile.

"Alright, I’m leaving then." Zhao Yanran immediately left the palace with her father.

Mu Rufeng watched Zhao Yanran leave and only entered the side hall when she was out of sight.

Inside the side hall at this time, there were quite a few people, but all were members of the royal family.

The Emperor Mu Chengqian and Empress.

The Eldest Prince, Fourth Prince, Sixth Prince, and Eighth Prince—all four were present.

"Little Nine has arrived; come, sit," Mu Chengqian beckoned, allowing Mu Rufeng to sit.

Mu Rufeng nodded and sat down on a nearby seat.

In addition to them, there were several ministers.

Including the Ministers from the Six Departments, the Duke, and several other ministers whose names Mu Rufeng could not recall.

The Ministers from the Six Departments were considered the most important and powerful officials under the Emperor.

Here, there was no cabinet; above the Ministers from the Six Departments was the Emperor.

As for the Duke, he was the foremost Duke of the Da Li Dynasty, unmatched, with cultivation at the Divine Realm Peak, representing the military功勋 faction.

Above him, there was an ancestor who had reached the Godless Divine Sovereign Realm.

"Since everyone is here, let’s begin," Mu Chengqian said slowly.

Below, no one spoke, as they did not know why the Emperor summoned them.

"The reason for calling you here today is to confirm the position of the Crown Prince," Mu Chengqian said slowly.

The Empress, upon hearing this, trembled slightly. She had some suspicion, but hearing the confirmation still left her startled.

Unfortunately, her family’s Fourteenth really had no hope and could only become an idle Prince.

The others also trembled all over.

Especially the Ministers from the Six Departments and the Duke, who often had to petition, urging the Emperor to quickly establish the Crown Prince.

After all, a country cannot go a day without a Majesty.

Today, hearing that His Majesty was finally going to appoint the Crown Prince was a relief.

However, before, they had speculated whose hand the position of Crown Prince would fall into, but after today’s feast, they knew.

Most likely, the position of Crown Prince should go to Mu Rufeng.

Seeing the Eldest Prince and Fourth Prince’s dark expressions made it clear.

By rights, before they definitely would have stood up, but there was no choice; Mu Rufeng’s actions today really left them helpless.

"Your Majesty is wise. May I ask which Prince you plan to appoint as Crown Prince?" the Minister of Rites Li Ren asked.

Mu Chengqian looked at Li Ren, then gazed at Mu Rufeng, and said, "I plan to have Little Nine be the Crown Prince."

With those words, everyone’s reactions varied.

Some had already anticipated it and showed little change in expression.

Some were overjoyed—the ministers who supported Mu Rufeng.

Some were startled—the ministers who supported other Princes.

Some were angry—that would be the Eldest Prince and Fourth Prince.

"Father, why appoint Little Nine as Crown Prince? Recently, he annihilated an army of fifty thousand and killed a Protector; he does not deserve to be Crown Prince."

The Eldest Prince couldn’t hold back and stood up to question.

"Hmm?" Mu Chengqian, upon hearing, slowly turned his head, looking at the Eldest Prince.

Everyone else dared not breathe.

Li Ren, the Minister of Rites, was also looking somewhat distressed; he knew the Eldest Prince he supported was out of the running.

But he really hadn’t expected the Eldest Prince to be so bold, directly challenging His Majesty.

What kind of person was His Majesty? This emotion of the Eldest Prince was truly uncontrollable.

"Oldest, then tell me, who do you think is most suitable to be Crown Prince?" Mu Chengqian didn’t get angry, his expression hardly changing; instead, he asked the Eldest Prince.

"Father, I am the eldest son, and you recently had me govern the country; shouldn’t I be the Crown Prince?"