Knowing that Chen Yuan was leaving, Feng Jiuying couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. After all, as long as Chen Yuan was gone, the position of the Liangzhou Golden Envoy would be his.

Wasn't this exactly what he was pursuing?

He had fought fiercely with Huangfu Qi for this position, even causing a stir in the capital, which ultimately led to Chen Yuan's parachuting in.

But amidst the joy, Feng Jiuying also felt some sentimentality.

After experiencing several major battles at Jianmen Pass and Liangzhou City, Feng Jiuying had long transformed from outward obedience to heartfelt respect, feeling that serving under someone like him seemed pretty good.

And the things he had done were worthy of admiration!

In short, his mood was complex at the moment.

Quite conflicted.

"The imperial decree from the capital hasn't been issued yet, but it should be soon." Chen Yuan didn't hide anything. He was bound to be transferred, and there was no harm in telling Feng Jiuying in advance.

"Then this subordinate will first congratulate you, Lord, on your promotion."

Feng Jiuying quickly offered his congratulations, a smile on his face.

"After I leave, the Sky Patrol Department will be entirely in your hands. After the recent series of major battles, what the Sky Patrol Department needs is to recuperate and rebuild, not to make sweeping changes."

"This subordinate understands. Please rest assured, Lord."

"Well, you've done well these past few days, so I won't interfere much. Just handle the subsequent matters well." Chen Yuan was about to leave and didn't want to, nor was he willing to, interfere with the affairs of the Sky Patrol Department anymore.

As long as Feng Jiuying handled them well.

He might as well spend more time cultivating.

Breaking through to the Huayang Realm was not the peak. Within this realm, it was only the beginning. Chen Yuan wouldn't let joy cloud his mind. On the contrary, he was even clearer about what he wanted and what he wanted to do.

"Yes, this subordinate will definitely handle it properly."

"It's getting late, go on now."

"This subordinate takes his leave..."

Feng Jiuying hesitated. He had been thinking about becoming a fellow traveler with Chen Yuan, offering a concubine from his household to welcome him, but seeing Chen Yuan's attitude, it was clear he wouldn't accept.

He could only give up and respectfully take his leave.

Perhaps the rumors weren't entirely accurate.

It was also possible that Lord Chen was not interested in women.

Watching Feng Jiuying's departing figure, Chen Yuan stretched his body. Since breaking through at Mount Wudang, he had been constantly consolidating his cultivation and hadn't had a good night's sleep.

Now, he could finally relax.

That night, Chen Yuan slept soundly for the first time in a long time, and various forms of fatigue gradually dissipated.

The next day.

Chen Yuan, who had been sleeping soundly, woke up leisurely, pondered for a moment on the bed, slowly got up to wash, and had an early meal inside the Sky Patrol Department. He had just finished eating when...

Wei Wuque arrived at the Sky Patrol Department and, when no one was around, stated his purpose.

He said that his father had already entrusted the matter of warhorses to him. In addition, he was willing to send Chen Yuan a batch of elite Northern Liang soldiers to help him train his troops.

After listening, Chen Yuan took a deep look at Wei Wuque and had already guessed Wei Jinfeng's purpose.

He wanted to establish a relationship of alliance with him. Although weak, it was definitely a close relationship, and Wei Wuque was the person connecting them.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Yuan nodded in agreement and expressed his gratitude to Wei Wuque.

Both sides talked happily and had a cordial and friendly discussion on the matter of Northern Liang's exotic warhorses. Chen Yuan pointed out that the first batch of exotic warhorses should bypass Zhongzhou, otherwise they would easily be discovered by the imperial court.

Wei Wuque also understood this.

Tens of thousands of exotic warhorses couldn't be sent to Tangshan all at once, otherwise the commotion would be too great and easily noticed. Only a few thousand horses could be sent to Tangshan at a time.

And they would be disguised as ordinary warhorses, taking the small roads of Bingzhou, bypassing Zhongzhou, and entering Qingzhou from the Yangzhou area.

Northern Liang's warhorses weren't always obedient. They were also being transported to various parts of the Central Plains, with Southern Border being the largest collection point, which wouldn't be easily discovered.

The two carefully discussed the matter and filled in any gaps.

At the same time, Chen Yuan had also told Jiang He about this matter last night, asking him to send a trusted aide to Tangshan to tell Madam Xu to pay attention to receiving the Northern Liang warhorses.

After staying in the Sky Patrol Department for a while, Wei Wuque invited Chen Yuan to have a meal at the royal palace. His father had already left Liangzhou City and was stationed at Jianmen Pass training troops.

He himself was also bored.

Chen Yuan thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, telling Huangfu Qi's family to come in the afternoon, while he went to taste the skills of the Food God Xin Jifei. The things he made were indeed very flavorful.

Once you ate them, you wanted to eat them again. The legendary secret technique was indeed well-deserved.

Chen Yuan stayed at the Northern Liang Royal Palace for another half day, chatting with Wei Wuque and Food God Xin Jifei for a while, drank some good tea brewed by the Northern Liang King, and then bid farewell and left.

When he returned to the Sky Patrol Department, Huangfu Qi's family had been waiting for a long time.

Now that Huangfu Qi was dead, their family no longer had a strong backer, so naturally they didn't dare to disobey the rumored Lord Chen, but not many people came, only one woman.

"You are... what relation are you to Huangfu Golden Envoy?"

Chen Yuan looked up and down at the woman in white in front of him.

Her appearance could definitely be considered top-notch, with a graceful figure and some charm. At the same time, she was wearing mourning clothes, giving her a somewhat pitiful look. He couldn't tell if she was Huangfu Qi's concubine.

But logically speaking, since he had personally summoned them, the Huangfu family couldn't have sent a low-ranking concubine.

She didn't look like the legal wife either, and wasn't very old.

In this era, although concubinage was allowed, there were still some rules. At least, the legal wife couldn't be easily divorced or replaced. Just as Chen Yuan was thinking deeply, the woman opposite him shyly bowed and said softly:

"Answering Your Excellency, this servant is named Huangfu Jinlian, Huangfu... is my father."

Chen Yuan suddenly understood. He had known before that Huangfu Qi had a daughter, but she was a widow who had died her husband's death soon after marriage, and was considered a jinx. She didn't have the face to stay in her husband's family later.

She had been living in the Huangfu mansion all these years.

She was very much loved by Huangfu Qi, and he had even wanted to offer her to him before, but he had refused.

He didn't expect her to have quite a bit of charm.

Wait.

Chen Yuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration and understood why the Huangfu family had sent this woman. They were probably still harmed by his reputation, knowing that his tastes were different from ordinary people.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Yuan didn't bother with those thoughts in his mind and said:

"Your father died in battle, and his merits are for the country. Miss Jinlian doesn't need to be restrained, please sit down."

"Thank you, Lord..."

Huangfu Jinlian looked up at Chen Yuan and shyly sat down beside him.

"The issue of Huangfu Golden Envoy's compensation has already been submitted to the imperial court. In addition, the Sky Patrol Department will also provide some assistance within its power."

"Thank you, Lord."

"Well, after Huangfu Golden Envoy passed away, has the Huangfu family had any trouble?" Chen Yuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and casually asked.

Before the war, Chen Yuan had promised everyone in the Sky Patrol Department that those who died in battle would receive double compensation from the Sky Patrol Department, and if they had no one to rely on, he would take care of their wives.

Now that the matter hadn't dissipated and was at the peak of Chen Yuan's prestige, he had to ask about it both publicly and privately. If someone really had no foresight,

Then he wouldn't mind letting the Huangtu Blade be stained with blood.

Having experienced so many battles with him, the Dragon Soul of the Huangtu Blade had also grown, especially after absorbing that wave of terrifying baleful aura on the battlefield.

It wasn't far from being a sixth-grade divine weapon.

Killing a few more people would be enough.

"Thanks to Your Excellency's blessing, the Huangfu family is still stable." Huangfu Jinlian replied.

"Well, that's good. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can come to me. If you can't find me, you can come to the Sky Patrol Department to find Feng Jiuying or Northern Liang Royal Heir Wei Wuque, and they will provide assistance."

Chen Yuan said in a deep voice.

"In the future..." Huangfu Jinlian's face was somewhat excited, and she quickly stood up and bowed to Chen Yuan:

"This servant thanks you, Lord. With your words, the Huangfu family will be content."

Huangfu Qi had been a Golden Envoy for so many years, and even though most of the power in Liangzhou was in the hands of the Northern Liang Royal Palace, he had still made a lot of money, which would inevitably make people covet and want to seize it.

Since Huangfu Qi's death, the Huangfu family's grief was partly due to this, fearing that someone would come to their door with ulterior motives.

But if they had the support of this world-renowned Lord Chen, then they wouldn't be afraid.

They might not be able to restore their former glory, but they could settle down and continue to cultivate their family's descendants. With the support of vast resources, perhaps someone could grow up.

"Miss Jinlian doesn't need to thank me."

Chen Yuan stepped forward and helped her up, feeling a soft and greasy sensation in his hand, which made his heart flutter.

Huangfu Jinlian's face also showed an unconscious blush. Thinking of what her father had said, she didn't dare to look up at Chen Yuan, but was lifted up by a force while lowering her head.

"Thank you, Lord..."

"It's okay. I know you may feel a little uneasy. Go back to the mansion first, and remember what I said today." It was really inappropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room.

He, Chen, was not that kind of person!

"Yes."

Huangfu Jinlian bowed slightly, preparing to leave, but her eyes seemed to have hooks, looking at Chen Yuan for a few breaths, sighing softly, and slowly leaving.

How could she, such a jinx, be worthy of the high and mighty Lord Chen?

When her father was still alive, he had refused, and now that he was dead, the gap was even bigger.

It was a pity. If she could cling to Lord Chen's giant tree, their Huangfu family could really be worry-free in this Liangzhou, even more prosperous than before.

Watching her leave, Chen Yuan didn't have too many feelings.

Perhaps she would agree if he opened his mouth.

But he, Chen, was not the kind of person who couldn't walk when he saw a woman. There was absolutely no need to make trouble for himself.

In the next few days, Liangzhou City was very peaceful. In addition to cultivation, Wei Wuque had also come to Chen Yuan, mainly for the matter of warhorses.

Taking this opportunity, he deepened his friendship with Chen Yuan.

During his spare time, he also joked with Chen Yuan, saying that he didn't want the women who were sent to his door, and that he had heard that Miss Jinlian was also very beautiful, gentle and virtuous.

Chen Yuan righteously told him:

"A real man lives between heaven and earth, how can he indulge in wine and women?"

Wei Wuque laughed and thought of the stunning women he had prepared for Chen Yuan before, shaking his head and saying:

"Brother Chen, you are noble, you are amazing..."

During these few days of cultivation, Chen Yuan's cultivation had been completely stabilized, and he had even made a small step forward. The previous sky-filled purple aura had shaped his spirit, and it seemed to have really changed his aptitude.

At least before, it was impossible for his cultivation to advance in such a short period of time.

A small step in the Yuanshen realm was worth a big step in the lower realms.

If it was so easy to advance, so many strong people wouldn't be trapped in this realm for many years without making any progress.

On this day, Wei Wuque came again while Chen Yuan was free, but before they could chat for long, a Sky Patrol Envoy rushed into the Sky Patrol Hall to report:

"Lord Golden Envoy, an envoy is arriving outside!"

"Envoy..."

Chen Yuan and Wei Wuque smiled at each other.

The Emperor's messenger had finally arrived!

Chen Yuan didn't recognize the red-robed eunuch who came, but he must have been an old-timer in the palace. He immediately had someone bring him into the hall. He didn't recognize the eunuch, but the eunuch recognized him.

A smile immediately appeared on his face, and he cupped his hands and said:

"This old servant greets Lord Chen."

"You're too polite, Eunuch."

Chen Yuan returned the greeting.

As long as the other party didn't deliberately cause trouble like Yang Yuanqing, putting on a high and mighty posture, then he wouldn't give him a bad look.

"This old servant has brought His Majesty's decree."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the old eunuch discovered that Chen Yuan wasn't as arrogant as rumored, so he directly stated his purpose.

"In that case, please announce the decree, Eunuch."

Chen Yuan concentrated and slightly cupped his hands.

Before, he didn't need to kneel, but now that he had broken through to the Huayang realm and his status had soared, he naturally didn't need to appear humble. The heir, Wei Wuque, also cupped his hands.

"By the decree of the Emperor, who has inherited the Mandate of Heaven: Chen Yuan, the Earl of Wuwei and Golden Envoy of Liangzhou, has repeatedly performed great deeds in office for several months. We are very pleased. The court..."

The above was somewhat cumbersome, listing some of the merits Chen Yuan had made, but the specific meaning was that Chen Yuan was no longer suitable to continue serving as the Golden Envoy of Liangzhou and was to be transferred to the capital for appointment.

"Lord Chen, please accept the decree."

The old eunuch closed the imperial decree and presented it to Chen Yuan.

"Thank you."

"Now that the imperial decree has been delivered, this old servant will not disturb you any longer. There is another imperial decree to find the Northern Liang King. Farewell." The old eunuch chuckled.

"Farewell, Eunuch. Someone..."

Chen Yuan didn't personally see him off. A Dan Realm old eunuch wasn't worth his personal attention. He just sent a subordinate official. Feng Jiuying naturally didn't refuse and very eagerly saw him out of the Sky Patrol Department.

The imperial decree only said to let Chen Yuan return to the capital. There were no other rewards or arrangements for the new Sky Patrol Golden Envoy of Liangzhou. Perhaps it would be decided after Chen Yuan returned.

But Feng Jiuying didn't dare to offend the decree-delivering eunuch.

Scanning the imperial decree in Chen Yuan's hand, Wei Wuque smiled:

"Brother Chen, I'm afraid you'll be ennobled as a marquis this time when you return to the capital. Wuque will congratulate you in advance."

"I expected it long ago. There's nothing to be happy about." Chen Yuan smiled faintly and casually put the imperial decree on the table.

Wei Wuque didn't bother him any further. The imperial decree had arrived, so Chen Yuan should prepare to leave and would definitely make some arrangements for the Liangzhou Sky Patrol Department. Continuing to stay would be annoying.

After seeing Wei Wuque off, Chen Yuan summoned the officials above the Azure Envoy level of the Sky Patrol Department, announced the imperial decree to them, said that he was about to leave, and that all matters of the Sky Patrol Department would be managed by Feng Jiuying.

The people below all congratulated him.

In fact, there was nothing to arrange, because since Chen Yuan's return to the Liangzhou Sky Patrol Department, he had not managed anything, and Feng Jiuying had always been acting as his agent.

Now it was just giving him a better title.

Chen Yuan's promotion was not stingy. He directly held a banquet at a relatively good restaurant in Liangzhou, inviting all the warriors of the Sky Patrol Department, from the Golden Envoy Feng Jiuying to the ordinary Sky Patrol Guards.

No matter what, they had all lived and died together. After the Northern Barbarian iron hooves stepped into Liangzhou, none of these people retreated under Chen Yuan's command.

They all went into battle desperately.

As for those who retreated, their graves were now overgrown with grass.

Chen Yuan put down his airs and didn't refuse anyone, making every Sky Patrol Guard who toasted him feel excited, taking it as a great honor in their lives, and becoming even more respectful to Chen Yuan.

Most of them were reluctant to see Chen Yuan leave, but there was no way to do it. Who could disobey the imperial decree?

Moreover, Chen Yuan's promotion was a good thing, not a demotion. Even if they were reluctant, they had to endure it, and perhaps they would sigh when they mentioned that great battle when they were older.

After three rounds of wine and five courses of food, Chen Yuan turned his gaze to Feng Jiuying after drinking with the last Tongxuan Azure Envoy, signaling him to come out.

At the top of the restaurant, Chen Yuan looked out at Liangzhou City and said faintly:

"After returning, I will report your name. If there are no accidents, you will take over as the next Liangzhou Golden Envoy."

"Thank you, Lord."

Feng Jiuying was still quite excited to receive Chen Yuan's accurate promise.

A Golden Envoy of a state had a high position and great power!

It had been his dream all along.

It was not inferior to a feudal official.

"But Chen has one more thing for you to do."

"Please give your orders, Lord. This subordinate will definitely handle them properly."

"Help take care of Huangfu Golden Envoy's family. He died in battle, and we can't let the people below be disappointed. This is something I promised. Do you understand?"

Chen Yuan's eyes carried a sense of oppression.

"Please rest assured, Lord. As long as the Huangfu clan doesn't violate the imperial court's laws, they can come to me if they encounter trouble. The past grievances are gone with the wind, and this subordinate is not without generosity."

Feng Jiuying quickly assured him.

"That's good."

After Chen Yuan nodded, he didn't say anything more, but stood at a high place and took a good look at Liangzhou City. That war hadn't affected it, and it was generally intact.

It was just a little desolate.

After dealing with the affairs of the Sky Patrol Department, Chen Yuan had nothing to busy himself with. He was alone, so it was easy to come and go, but before returning to the capital, he still had to see Wei Jinfeng again to say goodbye.

Outside the royal palace, Wei Wuque, after receiving the news, waited here. Seeing Chen Yuan approaching, he immediately went forward to exchange a few pleasantries. Chen Yuan smiled and prepared to enter.

But he was stopped by Wei Wuque, who took out a palm-sized black porcelain bottle from his sleeve and smiled:

"Brother Chen, this is something Food God Xin asked me to pass on to you."

"This is?"

Chen Yuan looked suspicious.

"Don't you like the dishes he makes very much? This is a carefully prepared secret essence. When eating, just drip some into the dishes, and they will naturally become delicious."

"Oh?"

"However, Food God Xin also specifically instructed me to tell you that you must not put too much of this stuff in, too much of it will easily..."

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