Chapter 1128: First Volume_Chapter 1128 Promotion to Wang Fei

First Volume_Chapter 1128 Promotion to Wang Fei

The Nangong Empress did not continue, for everyone knew how immense the Northern Border's wealth would become.

Even now, without considering the future, the Northern Border's overall strength had already ranked third among Shedynasty's regions.

Only behind the Jingji and Nan Jing.

If Sangzhou were included, the Northern Border's strength would firmly hold first place!

As for Beixi County… it had long been the number one county in Heaven.

Not just in Shedynasty—across Heaven and Earth, any single county compared to Beixi County seemed absurdly laughable.

Only comparing it to a "zhou" would be appropriate.

Provided Qin Feng remained loyal to Shedynasty, the richer the Northern Border became, the greater Shedynasty's benefit.

In the short term, the Northern Border would become Shedynasty's most reliable fortress; no nation or vassal state could cross it to invade Shedynasty's rear area.

As for the long term…

The Northern Border might separate from Sangzhou, with the Northern Border returning under Shedynasty's rule and Sangzhou reverting to Northern Di.

But because the Northern Border and Sangzhou were tightly linked and shared unified interests, their future division would further impact both Shedynasty and Northern Di.

Centuries of resentment might be resolved because of the Northern Border.

If both sides could profit from this land and depended on each other, why wage war again?

Under the Nangong Empress's explanation, the Maid finally understood Qin Feng's intent—her mouth hung wide open in disbelief.

"Your Highness, are you saying… Qin Feng's goal is not to seize territory and declare himself king?"

"But… to completely resolve the grudge between Shedynasty and Northern Di, bringing peace to all under Heaven, so the people will never again suffer the scourge of war?"

Though the Nangong Empress did not answer, silence had already given the most powerful reply.

The Maid covered her mouth; she had never imagined that detestable man possessed such a grand ambition.

"I finally understand why His Majesty trusts Qin Feng so deeply."

"His Majesty must have seen through Qin Feng's intent—that's why he continually granted him power; the stronger the Northern Border becomes, the stronger Shedynasty will be in the future, and since Shedynasty's surname will never change, everything Qin Feng does today serves the Li Imperial Clan."

The Nangong Empress said nothing—she did not see it that way…

Within one or two generations, the Li Imperial Clan would be secure.

But after two generations, the situation would no longer be as harmonious as now.

Future events—even for a prodigy like Qin Feng—could not be predicted, so his goals were extraordinarily grand, yet far from unrealistic.

Ensuring peace and prosperity for one or two generations was already the limit of Qin Feng's capability.

The Nangong Empress's attitude toward Qin Feng held not a trace of hatred or resentment; on the contrary, she genuinely admired him.

Across Heaven and Earth, only three people could challenge the Nangong Empress.

The first was the Liang Emperor, the second was Lin Wenwan, already crushed, and the third was Qin Feng.

Only Qin Feng could make the Nangong Empress hit walls at every turn.

She looked up at the Guanyin Statue, silently sighing in her heart.

"With Qin Feng's momentum, the Southern Border war will be extraordinarily brutal…"

"I myself am nearly at my limit; whether the tide can be turned depends entirely on the Southern Border."

Meanwhile, the news reached Ning Guogong Fu.

Xie Yun'er hurried home, changed her clothes, and dressed in full regalia to welcome Qin Feng.

But as she was changing, a maid's cry came from outside the door.

"Miss! Something's happened! Something huge!"

Hearing this, Xie Yun'er's heart lurched; she hastily pulled on her clothes, flung open the door, and fixed her gaze on the maid, several times opening her mouth to ask—but the words died on her lips.

She simply lacked the courage to ask…

Qin Feng was currently in Gong Zhong for an Imperial Audience; if something happened now, it must mean he had enraged the Dragon's countenance, and here in Jingdu—even if Qin Feng ruled the Northern Border with storm and wind, he could do nothing here…

After a long while, she finally mustered the courage to whisper: "What… what happened?"

The maid, who had been scouting news on the streets, sprinted all the way to the Back Courtyard, breathless and bent over.

Once she caught her breath, she shouted, beaming: "Good news!"

"Lord Qin… no no no… Prince Qin has been granted the title of Prince by His Majesty!"

Hearing this, Xie Yun'er's heart finally settled, followed by overwhelming joy.

Granted the title of Prince?!

The man she was to marry was not a Marquis—but a Prince?!

She stood frozen at the door for a moment, then snapped back to herself, grabbed the maid, and spun back into the room, ordering the maid to help her dress again.

After exactly one incense stick time, Xie Yun'er, clad in a white yi garment, stepped out of her room and rushed toward the front hall to share the good news with her father.

But when she arrived at the front hall, she found it already filled with people.

Her father, Xie Bi, sat at the head, while the lower seats were occupied by Jingzhong's elite and nobles.

Clearly, the news of Qin Feng's princely title had spread throughout Jingdu.

Seeing Xie Yun'er, Xie Bi smiled broadly and waved her over: "Yun'er, you've arrived just in time."

"For a daughter of another family, nearing marriage, it would be improper to receive guests."

"But our Xie Family has no such rigid customs—these nobles from across Jingdu have come to offer their congratulations to you."

Xie Yun'er lightly bit her thin lips and stepped beside Xie Bi.

Before she could speak, all the guests rose at once, bowing to her in unison.

"We pay homage to the Wang Fei."

Wang Fei…

Xie Yun'er only then realized that, before, Qin Feng had been a Marquis, so marrying him naturally made her a Marquise.

Now, Qin Feng has become a Prince, and His Majesty has granted three marriage slots—she, Li Xiaolan, and Jing Qianying, all are Qin Feng's Jiefa Wives.

Although Li Xiaolan and Jing Qianying are the principal wives, she is the Side Wife.

But now, she has been directly promoted from Side Wife to Side Imperial Consort.

Imperial Consort…

Xie Yun'er knew that, given her family background, marrying into royal nobility was never difficult.

Yet even a Crown Princess—no, even a Noble Imperial Consort—could not carry the weight of her title as Imperial Consort.

Xie Yun'er's face flushed instantly; she lightly bit her thin lips and nodded shyly: "No need for all this formality."

"Though tomorrow is Da Huo, I have not yet crossed the threshold—calling me Princess Consort now is still premature."

Hearing this, everyone laughed and teased her.

"Even if heaven fell, the outcome would not change."

"Hehe, your position was promised long ago; Prince Qin is a man of deep feeling and loyalty. Though you are Side Imperial Consort, your favor rivals that of the Principal Consort."

"I always said the Xie Family is blessed!"

"Though many setbacks delayed things for so long, who knows if misfortune isn't a blessing in disguise? Now, stepping through the threshold as Princess Consort—how many women in Heaven could ever hope for such honor?"

"Princess Consort, you've chosen the right man!"