Chapter 1246: Chapter 1246 - 1231: Clue in Hand
"Your Highness Princess, Marquis, since Ye Zhen is unwilling to present his little pet to Your Highness, coincidentally, Your Highness’s Personal Guard is missing a Capital Guard.
According to our Army of Great Zhou’s system, the Princess Personal Guard must have a merit rank, and Captain Ye fits perfectly! This way, as long as the Princess wishes, you can see this adorable little creature anytime, anywhere!" Eunuch Jin, his face covered in blood, lowered his head, and no one noticed the venomous look in his eyes.
Hearing this, a faint smile suddenly appeared on the tense, pretty face of Princess Changle, and she hastily looked at Marquis Xingqing, her eyes making her intentions perfectly clear.
Marquis Xingqing’s expression was a bit hesitant.
Honestly, Ye Zhen’s Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique is quite rare, and keeping him under my command might turn into a trump card at some point.
However, Ye Zhen’s performance on the military exercise field that day made Marquis Xingqing feel that someone as indecisive as Ye Zhen, although possessing some special skills, isn’t of much use anyway.
Besides, the benefits from associating with Princess Changle are much greater than anything Ye Zhen could bring!
In fact, there’s really no comparison between the two.
After pondering for a few seconds, Marquis Xingqing nodded, "Changle, giving him to you is no problem, but it must be after that affair!"
Saying this, Marquis Xingqing leaned in to whisper a few words into Princess Changle’s ear, causing her beautiful eyes to brighten suddenly, "Brother Tao, is this true?"
"Of course it’s true, I would deceive anyone but not Changle! To be honest, it’s most suitable for him to be with you, but he is talented, I..." Marquis Xingqing looked pained.
Princess Changle excitedly glanced at Ye Zhen, and then said, "Brother Tao, don’t worry, the next time Brother Tao goes on an expedition, I’ll accompany you on a journey!"
Hearing this, Marquis Xingqing was overjoyed, "Haha, Changle always cares the most about me! Oh, Changle, this matter must be kept secret, it must be kept secret, you understand!"
Princess Changle nodded vigorously.
On the side, Ye Zhen, who understood the meaning, had his face turn ashen. In this short moment, he had already been exchanged like a commodity.
Instinctively, Ye Zhen was extremely averse to this transaction, as it was almost a trample on his dignity!
"Marquis, I am not your subordinate. After our arrangement ends, I will have my own way, no need to trouble the Marquis!" Ye Zhen suddenly said.
As soon as these words were out, everyone present was stunned for a moment, and Marquis Xingqing painfully rubbed his temples, never expecting that this guy he discovered casually would be so vexing, practically an unyielding and stubborn stone!
However, solving this issue was not a problem for Marquis Xingqing!
"Zhao Zhong, tell this kid a few clauses of the Law of Great Zhou!" Marquis Xingqing said discontentedly.
Zhao Zhong responded, standing up, his expression became solemn.
"By the Law of Great Zhou, anyone with a noble or merit rank in Great Zhou must unconditionally accept the Empire’s summons and appointments. Anyone who dares defy is to be treated as a rebel!"
As Zhao Zhong finished speaking, Marquis Xingqing’s disdainful voice followed, "Captain Ye, you wouldn’t want to force this Marquis to issue a summons to you, would you?"
Ye Zhen was dumbfounded, never expecting that the merit rank of Great Zhou would have such a level of restriction.
He had been used to being carefree on the True Profound Continent, with no one to restrain him, and now, having just arrived at the Primordial Continent, he was suddenly bound by one constraint after another, leaving Ye Zhen notably displeased.
However, Ye Zhen quickly understood, this is the way of the world!
This is the rule.
The so-called survival of the fittest is just like this!
On the True Profound Continent, having the bigger fist made one the boss, and on the Primordial Continent, it’s the same, yet those who can establish rules are the true patriarchs!
And the Empire of Great Zhou is the one who establishes these rules, with the Royal Clan and noble titles and merit ranks of the Empire being the beneficiaries of these rules, enjoying varying benefits based on their status.
If Ye Zhen dared to defy them, it would mean standing against the entire noble class.
And the best solution is for Ye Zhen to integrate within. Once growing to a certain degree, he could trample over such rules!
Perhaps even someday, Ye Zhen might be able to change these rules.
"Captain Ye, this is a great opportunity! How could you refuse it?"
"You don’t know, Her Highness Princess Changle is famously kind-hearted among the Royal Clan, treating people around her very well. Someone like me wishes dearly to mingle closer to Princess Changle, but doesn’t have the chance!"
"The position of Capital Guard in Princess Changle’s Personal Guard, so many aristocratic families are breaking their heads trying to squeeze their younger generation in, yet they can’t manage it. Forget your Cavalryman rank, even Brave Cavalry Captains several levels higher than you might not get in, and you, with this chance, are refusing!"
"Quickly agree, and in the future, if there are any benefits, make sure to look after me too!" Zhao Zhong’s Divine Soul Telecommunication resonated within Ye Zhen’s Mansion.
Ye Zhen, having thought it through, pursed his lips and gently nodded.
At this moment, Ye Zhen had only one thought, to stand out!
To quickly make a name for himself on this Primordial Continent, to attain some status, or else there’s no dignity to speak of here!
As Ye Zhen agreed, the corners of the mouth of Eunuch Jin, who was swiftly healing with his head down, curled into a sinister and vicious smile.
As soon as Ye Zhen entered the Princess’s command, he would be at his mercy!
When the time comes, he can do whatever he wants to Ye Zhen!
With this thought, the injuries on his face seemed to hurt less.
The storm subsided, yet Princess Changle seemed genuinely fond of the little cat, pitifully looking at Ye Zhen, "Captain Ye, could you let your little cat keep me company for the next few days?"
"No!"
"I fear its wild nature might harm the Princess, which would be difficult to explain!"
Ye Zhen first refused firmly and then gave Princess Changle a way out.
However, Ye Zhen’s refusal caused Princess Changle’s pretty face to tense, looking aggrieved, which made Marquis Xingqing’s face turn dark again.
"How dare you, you’re already the Princess’s Personal Guard, how could you dare not..." The eunuch Eunuch Jin, whose injuries had mostly healed, stepped forward again to scold.
Ye Zhen then turned his gaze to Marquis Xingqing, "Marquis, you said it would be in half a month’s time, right!"
Marquis Xingqing’s arrogant face twitched; he was a very proud man and would not easily retract his promise, yet Ye Zhen had caught him at this moment.
Suddenly, Princess Changle’s bright eyes sparkled, "Captain Ye, you’re still looking for ancient texts here, aren’t you? How about letting me help you search?
I could search with the little fellow in your arms; the speed would surely be faster than the little fellow searching alone!"
Ye Zhen was taken aback; how did Princess Changle know he was still looking for ancient texts here?
However, with Princess Changle’s words, under the murderous gaze of Marquis Xingqing, Ye Zhen pursed his lips again and reluctantly nodded.
Princess Changle was overjoyed and casually tossed a baby fist-sized pearl to Zhao Zhong, "This is for you!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
In Zhao Zhong’s words of gratitude, Ye Zhen wished he could go up and kick this dead eunuch, for it was surely Zhao Zhong who had betrayed him.
A few breaths later, Marquis Xingqing left with his men, while Ye Zhen, feeling utterly helpless, took the little cat to the floor, searching for the book it had found earlier that recorded several ways in and out of the Ancient Demon God Temple.
Who knows if it had been destroyed in the recent impact!
"Little cat, quick, find the book you found just now..." Ye Zhen, with the little cat, pounced into the pile of waste paper.
A fragrant breeze wafted by, and Princess Changle, in a long skirt that brushed the floor, slowly crouched in front of Ye Zhen, "Captain Ye, I remember the name of that book. Brother Tao’s collection has multiple copies of each book to prevent damage; as long as the name is given, it can be retrieved from the backup library!"
Hearing this, Ye Zhen was stunned, looking at Princess Changle.
Previously, Ye Zhen hadn’t observed Princess Changle’s appearance. Up close now, although he had seen countless beauties, even he was taken aback by Princess Changle’s exquisite charm.
Her delicate features seemed the most exquisite pairing in the world, her skin like jade, eyes like stars, her faint smile, combined with her transcendental aura, resembled a sliver of moonlight, akin to a celestial being.
Suddenly, on Princess Changle, Ye Zhen seemed to see traces of Caiyi.
Both had that serene, jade-like appearance, both like moonlight, ethereal, but one was like a radiant full moon, the other, a modest crescent.
"How dare you be disrespectful to the princess..." The annoying Eunuch Jin squawked again.
At Eunuch Jin’s scolding, several female officials and attendants stepped forward to help up Princess Changle. With a cold expression, Princess Changle suddenly ordered sternly, "Stand back!"
Eunuch Jin was dumbstruck and advised again, "Your Highness, this boy..."
"What, you won’t even listen to my words now? Do you really want me to call Marquis Xingqing to punish you!" With a single sentence, Eunuch Jin was frightened into bowing and stepping back, not daring to say another word.
"May I ask the princess for the name of that book?" Coming to his senses, Ye Zhen asked.
Princess Changle, however, gave a crafty smile, "I’ll provide the name of your book, saving you the trouble; shouldn’t you let me hold this little fellow?" Princess Changle’s gaze fell on the adorable little cat with its two short, fleshy wings fluttering adorably.
Ye Zhen was stunned, and for the first time, he realized that after shrinking, the little cat indeed appeared quite cute!
"Okay!" Ye Zhen hesitated but then nodded.
"Then, could you let it keep me company for half a day?" Princess Changle pushed her luck, seeing Ye Zhen’s expression change, she quickly added, "Just in the book tower, I’ll just be with the little cat in the book tower, won’t take it far from you?"
Seeing Princess Changle’s pitiful appearance, and then the floor full of torn paper, Ye Zhen agreed to Princess Changle without hesitation.
"No problem, Your Highness, but I hope that old thing stays far away; seeing him, I think the little cat might get scared!" Ye Zhen looked towards Eunuch Jin.
"You return to the other courtyard, no need to serve anymore!" With a single sentence from Princess Changle, Eunuch Jin was stupefied, suddenly having an extremely bad premonition!
A few breaths later, holding the little cat in her arms, gently teasing it, Princess Changle gave the title of a book.
Half a quarter-hour later, an attendant brought a brand-new book to Ye Zhen.
A few breaths later, a brilliant light shone in Ye Zhen’s eyes!
He had found the clues he needed about the Ancient Demon God Temple!
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