The kings decrees from Zhili have always been very concise and to the point. He rarely uses those parallel four six structures or ornate and magnificent phrases.
“Summon Suo Lun to enter the palace for an audience at two fifteen tomorrow afternoon to receive the noble warrior medal. Respect this!”
Upon hearing two fifteen here Suo Lun was not surprised at all because the previous transmigrator Dragon Emperor had introduced all the time units and distance units into this world as usual.
“By your command.” Suo Lun kowtowed to receive the decree.
The kings decree only mentioned conferring the noble warrior medal and did not mention the matter of enfeoffing the Earl of Tianshui or the City Lord of Tianshui. However one matter at a time according to the rules the noble warrior medal must be awarded first before inheriting the title.
The middle aged eunuch who delivered the invitation from Prince Zhili first looked towards Suo Luns eyes at the earliest moment. Seeing that he had recovered his vision he was only slightly startled.
“My lord invites Young Master Suo Lun to come to the Junior Sovereign Mansion for a chat.” The middle aged eunuch extended his hand and handed over a bamboo token invitation.
After taking it Suo Lun immediately returned it. This was noble etiquette. Bamboo token invitations from someone of higher status than you could not be kept. Therefore Zhilis jade token invitation had already been polished smooth as a mirror by people.
Speaking of which Zhili could also be considered unique. With his status he did not use gold or white jade but used bamboo for the invitation.
“Respect is not as good as obedience.” Although Suo Lun was not prepared to meet Zhili this invitation could not be declined.
“Then this servant will wait here. When Young Master Suo Lun is ready just let us know.” The middle aged eunuch sat down. Although Suo Ningbing had an icy expression she still served tea.
Next Suo Ningbing personally attended to the bath water and let Suo Lun bathe.
Seeing Suo Ningbing roll up her sleeves revealing arms like snow jade and pick up a soft towel Suo Lun was startled and said Sister what are you doing?
“Washing you of course.” Suo Ningbing said.
“There is no need for this.” Suo Lun was startled. On Earth before the age of ten his sister had always washed him. After ten he felt too embarrassed and washed himself.
“Now you feel embarrassed. Where did that courage come from earlier?” Suo Ningbing gave Suo Lun a light glare then said softly You are a grown man and it is not convenient for you to wash your hair or wipe your back yourself. I do not want other maids to help you.
These words made Suo Luns heart flutter. Her not wanting other maids to help Suo Lun wash his hair and wipe his back meant that jealousy had already arisen in her heart.
“Alright take off your clothes and enter the bath tub.” Ningbing said then she turned her delicate body away.
Then in this awkward yet alluring atmosphere Suo Lun quickly stripped naked and entered the bath tub stark naked.
The bath tub was filled with milk and steaming hot so nothing could be seen underwater. He felt much more at ease.
Suo Ningbing approached with a blushing face took out a bottle of essential oil and a piece of soap locust rubbed it on Suo Luns hair and then carefully washed his hair for him. Her soft little hands gently massaged Suo Luns scalp. This feeling really made him feel as if he was floating in the clouds.
After massaging his scalp she wiped her little hands dry gently massaged Suo Luns eyes and said softly Now has it completely recovered?
“Mm.” Suo Lun said. In fact it had not completely recovered yet. When he looked at things there was still a faint dark red as if covered by a filter.
The Demon Star said this was because during the final big exam he had released his spiritual power domain which had damaged his visual nerves. It would take some time to recover.
After carefully washing Suo Luns hair and wiping his back Suo Ningbing went out to let him first put on his undergarments then brought a brocade robe and personally changed it for Suo Lun.
Half an hour later Suo Lun followed that eunuch to Zhilis Junior Sovereign Mansion.
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Half an hour later Suo Lun entered Zhilis Junior Sovereign Mansion.
The entire Junior Sovereign Mansion was not large and could not be called magnificent. Instead it appeared very solemn with grey tones used throughout.
“Your Highness Young Master Suo Lun has arrived.” Upon reaching a door the middle aged eunuch said.
“Quickly invite him in quickly invite him in…” Zhilis voice came from inside very bright and bold.
Then the door opened. A thirty year old young man came forward directly took Suo Luns hand and said Come come come I have been waiting for you for a long time.
Then Zhili looked at Suo Luns eyes and said Your eyes have recovered their light? That is good. I feel much more at ease.
Suo Lun was startled by his enthusiasm. The image of Zhili before him was truly beyond his expectations.
His hair was simply tied back with a bamboo hairpin inserted.
He was dressed very casually in a loose hemp robe and was even barefoot.
He was not extremely handsome at least not as good as Suo Lun this kind of pretty pretty boy. But his face was full of character that kind of unrestrained wisdom and a faint wickedness.
Especially his nose was very long. After seeing it people instinctively felt some awe towards this person.
This was Prince Zhili the future king that the entire Furious Wave Kingdom looked forward to.
“Suo Lun Zhining has never lost before. This time you made her lose completely. She even coughed up blood twice.” Zhili said She is my most beloved sister. What do you think should be done?
Suo Lun thought for a while and said She is like me. Both of us are people who cannot afford to lose.
These words instead startled Zhili. Generally men were unwilling to admit they could not afford to lose and all thought they had broad minds.
“Come sit down and have a meal with me.” Zhili sat cross legged in front of a low table and said Rest assured there will definitely be no poison. That girl Zhining uses rather underhanded methods but she is a woman so it does not matter. As the Junior Sovereign I cannot do such things.
Suo Lun sat down in front of the low table opposite him. In front were four simple dishes two meat and two vegetarian all very exquisite.
Suo Lun could tell at a glance that one plate of these dishes was equivalent to a months ration for ordinary people outside.
Zhili dressed simply with even a bamboo hairpin on his head but he was quite particular about food even to the point of luxury.
“I do not reject luxury. I just hate things like gold white jade silk and so on which are vulgar.” Zhili said.
After eating a bite of food and drinking a sip of wine he looked at Suo Lun and said You know there is one point where you and I are very similar. Do you know what it is?
Suo Lun shook his head and said You tell me.
“We are both veterans in the flower bushes. You have been through hundreds of battles. I have heard that your female friends and lovers number no less than a hundred.” Zhili said As for me the number of married women I have been with is no less than a hundred. The two of us have slept with the most noble ladies and famous beauties.
At this moment Suo Lun was drinking. Upon hearing this sentence he almost sprayed it out.
This Zhili really did not hold back at all. His words were so direct. However this did not seem worth showing off.
Then Zhili clapped his hands and said Come in.
Immediately two beauties walked in gracefully. One older one younger. The younger one was graceful and charming with a delicate and alluring face. The older one was plump and seductive mature like a peach and dignified and elegant with eyes that occasionally flashed with shyness.
“Guess who these two women are?” Zhili said.
Suo Lun thought for a while vaguely had an answer but still shook his head.
“Do not hide your clumsiness in front of me. You must have guessed it. Since I want to entertain you I will definitely choose the wives of the people you hate the most.” Zhili said The man you hate the most is me but I cannot bear to let anyone touch my wife. So as a second choice I called the women of Jian Ning and Jian Yong.
Then Zhili pointed to the young charming woman and said She comes from a humble family and is called Wu Xiuxiu. She is Jian Nings outer chamber and is twenty five years old this year. Of course you also know that Niya and Jian Nings marriage exists in name only so this Wu Xiuxiu is equivalent to Jian Nings wife. She has even given birth to a son.
“And this mature and plump one is called Wu Qianyu. She is the side wife of Marquis Jian Yong and is thirty eight years old this year.” Zhili said Of course if you want to take revenge on Jian Ning and Jian Yong bringing Jian Yongs original wife would be better. But Jian Yongs original wife is already over fifty. I think your taste is probably not that heavy yet so I brought this side wife whom he dotes on the most.
Then Zhili stood up excitedly pointed at the two beauties and said Come come come Suo Lun do not be polite. Pick one yourself and I will take the one you leave. Moreover I guarantee that I have not touched either of these two women yet.
At this moment Suo Luns heart was truly collapsing.
This Prince Zhili was too casual. As soon as he started he wanted to play with women together with him and they were even the wives of his trusted subordinates.
He had heard about this hobby of his long ago but he never expected it to be so true to the name.
As for Jian Ning and Jian Yong he could only admire them to the point of prostrating himself. They actually wore such green hats with such relish.
“Come on do not be polite. Pick one pick one.” Zhili said.
Suo Lun was startled then pointed to that mature and charming Wu Qianyu who was the side wife of Marquis Jian Yong.
“You know how to play.” Zhili gave a thumbs up then beckoned to Wu Xiuxiu and said Come over.
Jian Nings outer chamber Wu Xiuxiu walked to Zhilis side obediently picked up the wine pot and poured wine for Zhili.
Zhilis large hand immediately reached into her bosom and kneaded then reached under her skirt. He nodded and said Not bad not bad. Jian Ning has such good fortune with women.
Wu Xiuxius delicate body trembled. She could hardly even sit still.
At this moment the fragrant and plump Wu Qianyu walked to Suo Luns side knelt and sat down picked up the wine pot and poured wine for him.
Seeing Suo Lun sitting upright like a gentleman Zhili frowned and said Suo Lun do not be polite. You are so reserved that you make me feel awkward too.
“Enjoy yourself to the fullest. I… I have been restraining myself recently.” Suo Lun said.
Zhili frowned in disappointment pulled his hand out from under Wu Xiuxius skirt then casually wiped it on her skirt and brought up the main matter saying Tomorrow His Majesty the King will summon you to the palace and will award you the noble warrior medal.
“I have already received the decree.” Suo Lun said then waited for what came next.
Zhili said If nothing unexpected happens you will soon inherit the position of Earl of Tianshui and City Lord of Tianshui as well.
Suo Lun said Thank you Your Majesty the King.
Zhili said Let us discuss one matter. After you become City Lord of Tianshui do not go to the territory. Lend me the Tianshui City territory for twenty years. I will turn it into a fortress for attacking the Southern Barbarian Plains. After I conquer the Southern Barbarian Plains and build a city I will return Tianshui City to you.
Suo Lun frowned did not answer and used silence to refuse.
Zhili said As an exchange I invite you to become my future prime minister and brother in law. How about it?
These words startled Suo Lun.
Zhili said Did you not once madly like Zhining? I will marry her to you and we will become in laws. Then you come to assist me become my future prime minister and lend me Tianshui City for twenty years. Is that not good?