Chapter 626: The Situation Changes Drastically

"Prefect Liu, you must stop spouting nonsense!"

Before anyone else could speak, an elderly man with white hair on the Zhuque High Tower shouted in anger, his cane practically itching to strike Liu Zheng.

Everyone else was secretly gloating.

This person was none other than the Head Imperial Physician of the Longyan Dynasty, Huang Cheng, the official in charge of medical administration for the Longyan Dynasty. He had his own reasons for coming out to berate Liu Zheng.

The entire Imperial Hospital of Longyan was at its wits' end regarding the Emperor's illness.

They had even pessimistically concluded that Xie Tianyao would certainly not live past this year...

"You yellow-mouthed child, you speak without shame!"

"Your Majesty, you must punish him for the crime of deceiving the Emperor!"

Others also shouted one after another.

Xie Tianyao smiled and said nothing.

Liu Zheng also remained silent, just looking at Xie Tianyao like that.

Xie Tianyao finally waved his hand, and as the crowd quieted slightly, he said coldly: "Prefect Liu, this is not a matter of just one head!"

The crime of deceiving the Emperor!

Execution of the entire clan!

The entire Liangzhou would likely suffer along with him!

Everyone once again gloated over his misfortune.

Who would have thought that Liu Zheng would remain calm, saying: "Your subject understands. Your Majesty only needs to tell this subject whether you prefer to take medicine or drink soup."

Once these words were spoken, the entire venue was in an uproar again.

Seeing Prefect Liu speak with such certainty, could he really cure the Emperor? If that were the case...

Everyone could not help but gasp.

This was the greatest gift of the day!

The closer a person is to death, the more valuable their remaining lifespan becomes! To Xie Tianyao, what were top-grade Dragon Saliva Incense or the Imperial Jade Seal compared to staying alive? To live! Only by living could one consider the Imperial Jade Seal or glory!

To live.

Therefore, he was moved at this moment.

The others were once again silent as cicadas in winter.

This Prefect Liu had already wagered the entire Liangzhou; what more could they say?

"Hahahaha, good, good, good!"

After a moment of silence, Xie Tianyao laughed loudly: "Proclaim it!"

The Grand Eunuch Zhou by his side hurriedly got to work, and the others at the scene knelt down once more.

One year of lifespan...

If this Prefect Liu could really do it, the situation would become even more complicated.

Tie Mu-cheng and Mizuno Masashige.

Were also stunned at this moment.

They had lost just like that?

"By the grace of the Emperor, the decree states: The Western Regions Commissioner and Liangzhou Prefectural Governor have brought stability to Liangzhou and the Western Regions with merit. The Imperial Examination System benefits the country and the people. His son, Prefect Liu, is young and promising, famous throughout the world, displaying the style of a young talent of Longyan, sufficient to subdue the Four Barbarians..."

Everyone could not help but feel a shock in their hearts as they listened.

This was going to be a grand conferment!

A grand conferment!

Following this, everyone's expressions changed drastically.

He was going to be made a King!

Liu Zheng also took a deep breath. In fact, back when Xie Tianyao went to Liangzhou, his father could have been made a King. It was just that he had refused it; at the time, he wanted Liangzhou to keep a low profile and not be targeted by others. After all, the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be broken by the wind. However, in this day and age, it was impossible for Liangzhou to keep a low profile any longer.

The reputation of the number one province in the world could not be removed even if they wanted to.

Let it be conferred...

When the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally go straight.

At this moment, he no longer feared the internal environment of Longyan.

"Liangzhou Prefectural Governor, Liu Dahao, has outstanding achievements and may enter the inner court; he is conferred the title of Xiliang King!"

Xiliang King!

The whole venue shook.

Another King of a Different Surname!

"Thank you for the Emperor's grace!"

Liu Dahao was already trembling with excitement, kowtowing incessantly. Just kidding... he had gone from a merchant to a Prefect, to an Inspector, to a Prefectural Governor, and today he had directly become the Xiliang King! To say it brought honor to his ancestors would not be an exaggeration at all. Moreover, this was unprecedented in the Longyan Dynasty. Even the King of Wei, a King of a Different Surname, was of noble birth; in history, where had a merchant ever been made a King?

But when people thought about it, in just three years, Liangzhou had leaped to become a major city and economic center of the country.

Repelling the Xiongnu, pacifying the Western Regions, and settling the Southern Barbarians.

If it weren't for this Prefect Liu of Liangzhou, who knows what the Longyan Dynasty would be like now.

It should be conferred...

It should be conferred, but there would certainly be many who were unwilling, such as Xie Fang, such as Xie Ming, such as Dong Shuyu, such as Zhu Zhen.

But the Imperial Edict had been issued; what other method was there?

"Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!"

"Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!"

The whole venue shouted.

Xie Tianyao took a deep look at Liu Zheng, smiled slightly, and left with his attendants.

……

"Congratulations to the Xiliang King!"

"Felicitations to the Xiliang King!"

The Offering Ceremony concluded, and soon people from all walks of life came to offer their congratulations. This was a true royal title, after all; who in their heart did not envy it?

"Congratulations to the Consort!"

Naturally, there was no shortage of congratulations for Feng Sanniang either.

This actually left Feng Sanniang stunned for a moment: "Ah? Are you calling me? Hahahaha, Consort, Consort, I'm not used to it... but it sounds quite nice, say it again?"

She rubbed her hands together, and the whole venue burst into laughter.

The scene was harmonious and joyful.

"Congratulations to Prefect Liu, no, no, congratulations to the Crown Prince, hahaha!"

Prince Yong also walked over.

Liu Zheng hurriedly cupped his hands: "Prince Yong has come to tease Liu Zheng as well. This royal title, I fear it is not easy to hold..."

He was joking.

He had essentially gambled the entire Liangzhou to win this royal title. If he failed, everyone in Liangzhou, from top to bottom, would likely suffer.

Prince Yong also straightened his expression: "Do you truly have confidence?"

Liu Zheng looked around and lowered his voice: "Fifty-fifty."

"What?"

Prince Yong's expression changed drastically.

He had not expected Liu Zheng to be so bold as to gamble on a fifty-fifty chance! Yet he also knew that this trip to Jinghua was, for the father and son of the Liu family, a dragon's pool and a tiger's den from the start. If Liu Zheng could marry the Longyan Princess, it would be fine, but if not, he would likely be purged. Thus, the arrow was on the string and had to be fired...

"The Emperor, he truly cannot wait until tomorrow..."

Prince Yong sighed.

Liu Zheng laughed heartily: "Then we shall enter the palace tomorrow, what of it? Come, come, come, Prince Yong, let us go drink first, let us go drink!"

Who would have thought that before his voice had even faded, a group of people beating gongs and drums came running over.

When the crowd saw them, they all roared with laughter.

Those shameless people from the Feng Family had all come.

……

"Does this Prefect Liu truly have a Method to cure the Emperor?"

Inside the Horse Carriage.

An old man beside Zhu Zhen could no longer contain himself.

Zhu Zhen stroked his beard with his hand, lost in deep thought.

One year of lifespan... one year of lifespan...

If Prefect Liu could truly do it...

Then the situation of the Longyan Dynasty would inevitably undergo a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering change.

Could he do it?

Yes.

Everyone in Longyan felt that Liu Zheng was talking nonsense.

But...

What if he really could succeed?

Success...

Zhu Zhen suddenly shuddered: "Do not contact those regional commanders for the time being, keep your distance, and wait to see how things develop!"

"Yes!"

He had to be fully prepared!

In which direction would Longyan head next?

If Xie Tianyao could live for another year...