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”General Qin Tian, greetings, greetings, hehe, you’ve now been promoted to a noble, congratulations, congratulations, here’s a little gift.”

In the Qin residence in the Imperial City, Murong Ao laughed heartily, handing a pile of precious gifts to Qin Tian, his demeanor was not only respectful but also reverent.

Qin Tian looked at Murong Ao, smiled faintly, and said, ”Sit.”

He ordered his men to accept the items as they were, and then sat across from Murong Ao in the living room.

”How has Brother Murong been lately?”

Qin Tian exchanged pleasantries with a cheerful tone.

”Brother Qin, please don’t call me brother, I, Murong Ao, am not worthy of that. For you to single-handedly have the Ice Emperor confer you with nobility, such strength and courage, I, Murong Ao, can only admire. Now, I apologize for my former lack of respect towards you with tea instead of wine.”

Murong Ao was rather proactive, said this with a smile, and raised his teacup quite politely in a toast to Qin Tian.

This guy, must be quite intimidated by Qin Tian now.

Not only because Qin Tian killed Xiao Qingshan and Xiao Lingyun, nor only because he heard it was Qin Tian who killed Xiao Yunhu and Xiao Yunkui, but more so because, a few days ago, the Ice Emperor handed over the entire Xiao Family to Qin Tian for disposal, and Qin Tian’s swift methods in handling it!

All three hundred or so people in the Xiao Family, except children under twelve years old, were all killed!

Such thunderous methods made Murong Ao’s heart tremble with fear, so at this moment his manner towards Qin Tian was one of extreme respect, worried that he might be targeted by Qin Tian due to his past disdain.

”Hahaha, past events, I’ve not held onto them in my heart, you shouldn’t either.”

Qin Tian laughed heartily and shared a cup of tea with Murong Ao.

The two sat and chatted about various other topics before Qin Tian turned the conversation towards Murong Fei.

”How is Murong Fei now? Does your family head still keep her confined?”

Qin Tian asked.

Murong Ao was invited by Qin Tian to the Qin residence today, he was well aware that Qin Tian was certainly looking to discuss matters about Murong Fei, so he stated frankly: ”Murong Fei is well, it’s not quite confinement, just that my uncle doesn’t let her leave the house; within the home, she’s quite free.”

”How has her life been recently?”

”Not very regular, hmm, she’s lost several pounds, alas, there’s no other way, Murong Fei made a fuss at my uncle’s place several times, even my grandmother went to help complain, but this time my uncle seems truly angered by you and absolutely refuses to relent.”

Murong Ao said this and lowered his voice mysteriously, ”Brother Qin Tian, to speak frankly, my uncle has been widely contacting distinguished nobles in the Imperial City, seemingly busy finding a husband for Murong Fei... You must be careful, my uncle is truly one who when he sets his mind does not waver.”

”Hehe, quite the temper.”

Qin Tian smiled broadly, ”He has a temper, I, Qin Tian, have one as well.”

Murong Ao nodded: ”I understand, understand, I’ve now come to understand your temper; not to be trifled with... However, Brother Qin, on account of Murong Fei, please don’t target me, nor be too harsh on the Murong Family, your wrath is rather terrifying.”

Murong Ao’s words were practically a gesture of submission to Qin Tian.

Qin Tian smiled faintly: ”Brother Murong, you’ve overthought, I wouldn’t ever deal with the Murong Family.”

”Cough, cough, then... then you... I’ve apologized to you...”

”I won’t target you either, rest assured, if I marry Murong Fei, you will be my uncle, hehe, do you think I’m heartless enough to target you?”

”Good, good, very good...”

Murong Ao, hearing Qin Tian’s words, nodded repeatedly, ”Brother Qin, with your words, I am relieved. Regarding Murong Fei, I’ll show my stance here today, I will give it my all, on the one hand saying good things to my family for you, on the other hand sabotaging, if my uncle fancies someone, I’ll ensure distress and threats.”

”Then I thank you in advance.”

Qin Tian gave Murong Ao a thumbs up, this guy, without his arrogance, is rather perceptive.

”Ah... Brother Qin, you see you’re now an Assistant Minister of First Grade in the Ministry of War, a noble too, and also serving as the Great Governor of the East Gate, you have influence both in the Ministry of War and at Court... I...”

Murong Ao spoke hesitantly, looked a bit embarrassedly at Qin Tian, ”I currently only have a ranking on the Youth List and no official position. I’ve spoken to my father and uncle about recommending an official position, but they keep shirking... Could you perhaps...”

”No problem.”

Qin Tian agreed directly, ”Securing you a position is a simple matter.”

Murong Ao was overjoyed upon hearing this and was about to thank Qin Tian, but Qin Tian quickly held him back, saying: ”Now is not the time.”

Qin Tian looked at the surprised Murong Ao, and said: ”You still need to help me with the matter of Murong Fei. If I secure you a position now, Murong Tiannan would surely notice how close you are with me, then you’d likely be more of a hindrance to me...”

Speaking of which, Qin Tian patted Murong Ao’s shoulder, ”Brother Murong, there’s no need to be too hasty, let’s do it this way, the day I officially become engaged to Murong Fei will be the day you become an official, how about that?”

”Ah?”

Murong Ao was stunned, ”What if you and Murong Fei... well, then I...”

”You have other channels, I only speak from my side. Certainly, within a year, if in that year you give your utmost to assist me, then no matter the outcome, after a year, I will help you seek a position. At least as a Second Grade Assistant Minister in the Ministry of War, how does that sound?”

”Yes, yes, yes, it’s a deal. Brother Qin, thank you in advance.”

Murong Ao received Qin Tian’s promise and left happily.

Qin Tian contemplated carefully in the living room, then called Murong Ao back, went to the study in person and wrote a letter for Murong Fei, asking Murong Ao to deliver it to her; with such a minor task, Murong Ao could easily accomplish it.

In the letter, Qin Tian did not say much, he simply reassured Murong Fei to live well, that he has already established himself in the court of the Tianyuan Dynasty, and would soon come to the Murong Family with an elaborate procession to marry her.

...

Yitian Palace, by night.

The Ninth Prince and his attendants along with generals sat in the living room, each and every one of them silent.

The crowd kept their heads down, glaring defiantly at the Ninth Prince as he berated them.

”Hmph, Duan Xiaodao, it seems your plan to kill with a borrowed knife has failed.”

The Ninth Prince spoke directly, pinpointing Duan Xiaodao.

Duan Xiaodao lowered his head, ”I, as your humble servant, admit my miscalculation, truly did not anticipate that King Wu would rebel, this disrupted my plans, King Wu’s rebellion provided Qin Tian an opportunity for merits, thus...”

”Thus, Qin Tian is now on his way up step by step, even his nemesis, the Xiao Family, was personally obliterated by him. Hmph, now in the court, Qin Tian is rather famous, today I heard quite a few people whispering about him. It’s infuriating!”

The Ninth Prince gritted his teeth, his expression somewhat ferocious.