"Your subject is here!"

Guo Feng and Ming Hao immediately stepped forward, cupped their hands in greeting, and looked very respectful.

Imperial Tutor Nan Yin said, "Guo Feng, at the tender age of eighteen, has already reached the fourth level of the ninth rank, possessing the potential to become an immortal. Furthermore, you have rendered meritorious service to the Empire. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon you the title of 'Wind King,' grant you the title of Third-Class Duke, grant you the military seal of the Imperial Heavenly Flame Lion Army, and appoint you as the Grand General of the Wind Cavalry. This is my decree!"

"What? A title bestowed upon a king with a single word?"

"An eighteen-year-old third-class duke? The sixth grand duke?"

"The Heavenly Flame Lion Army Talisman?"

Those present were shocked upon hearing this.

The last time someone was granted the title of king with a single character was by a previous emperor, hundreds of years ago.

Moreover, he was an eighteen-year-old third-class duke.

How exaggerated!

They also obtained the military token of the Empire's First Legion—the Heavenly Flame Lion Army.

This immense wealth is even more extravagant than that of an emperor's son-in-law!

Being the emperor's son-in-law is nothing more than a symbol of honor.

Guo Feng is both a duke and a general, possessing absolute real power!

You should know that Marquis Shenwei was only a marquis!

"Ah, this..."

Guo Feng was also taken aback, although he knew that the Empress would definitely not treat him unfairly.

But!

Isn't that giving too much?

However, he immediately bowed and thanked her, saying, "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your kindness. I will do my utmost to share your burdens and help you achieve your goal!"

He called her Empress from beginning to end.

It is not His Majesty!

However, the Empress did not insist!

The Empress smiled and said, "I have high hopes for you. I hope you will continue to work hard and strive to reach the Quasi-Immortal level as soon as possible, so as to protect the Empire and the Imperial Palace."

"yes!"

Guo Feng nodded hurriedly, "I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

After he finished speaking, he stepped down.

At this moment, Imperial Tutor Nan Yin looked at Ming Hao and said, "Ming Hao, you are not even a hundred years old yet, but you have already reached the fifth level of the ninth rank. Your strength is extraordinary and your talent is outstanding. You have performed brilliantly in the competition for the Emperor's son-in-law. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon you the title of 'Marquis Ming Hao' and grant you the title of Third-Class Marquis. I hereby appoint you as the Right General of the Heavenly Flame Lion Army. This is my decree!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Although Minghao was somewhat disappointed, he still felt that receiving such an honor at his age was already quite remarkable.

Moreover, the empress issued a decree, so even if one did not want to accept it, one had no choice but to do so.

He immediately knelt down on one knee and hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

"Alright, you two are the future pillars of the empire. I hope you will lead the Heavenly Flame Lion Army, fight for the empire, and establish unparalleled achievements!"

The Empress nodded, and then added, "Since you two are in command of the Heavenly Flame Lion Army, three days from now, Marquis Shenwei will be appointed as the Left General and go to Guowang City to fight against the rebel Guo Kang."

As she spoke, she looked at Marquis Shenwei Qiongwu and said, "Marquis Shenwei, these two are young, so please be more tolerant of them."

"yes!"

Marquis Shenwei Qiongwu immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Guo Feng was taken aback; this was completely different from what he had expected.

How did he suddenly become a great general and go to conquer Guo Wang City?

Big brother!

I am a spy for China!

By placing him in such a high position, it's clear they don't want him to go back!

This empress has some impressive methods!

However, he still bowed and said, "The Empress has given the order, and I will obey. I will bring Duke Guo Kang back to the capital and let the Empress decide his fate!"

"I feel the same way!"

Minghao, however, was somewhat excited.

This is a great opportunity to make a name for yourself!

In the future, he may very well have a place among the top nobles!

"Very well, Wind King, Marquis Shenwei, Marquis Minghao, I await your good news in the capital!"

The empress seemed to have a commanding presence.

She added, "King Feng and Marquis Minghao, the details of your fiefdoms will be decided when you return to assess your merits and rewards."

"in addition."

She continued, “King Feng, the Grand Steward and the Eighth Steward deserved to die. The Eighth Steward, in particular, deceived the Emperor and his entire family, a crime deserving of execution. I hereby appoint you as Imperial Envoy, to carry out my imperial decree, to search the residences of Grand Steward Hu Lie and Eighth Steward Hu Xu, and to arrest their families. So be it.”

"yes!"

Guo Feng was overjoyed upon hearing this.

This is a really lucrative job!

Don't you know how much money Lord Wei made when he investigated and confiscated Ao Bai's property in The Deer and the Cauldron!

This is clearly yet another reward from the Empress!

Oh shit!

The Empress has given too much!

Even if you put it all together, the entire country of China couldn't give you that much!

"Alright, everyone except the Wind King, step down."

The Empress then waved her hand and gave the order.

Everyone quickly bowed and withdrew.

Before long, only the Empress and Guo Feng remained in the entire hall.

The Empress looked at Guo Feng, stood up, and walked step by step to Guo Feng's side.

After waiting for a while.

She then asked, "Is there anything you want to ask or say about your son-in-law?"

"The empress is wise."

Guo Feng cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Wang Shengzhi, as a mascot, can divert some of my firepower. At the same time, through rewards and punishments, we will deal with the remnants of the Grand Steward and the Eighth Steward."

"Then give me real power, let me do things for you, and make great contributions."

"Within three years, when I reach the ninth level of the ninth grade, Wang Shengzhi will naturally resign as the prospective son-in-law of the emperor."

He looked at the Empress and said, "If you explain, then I am not just the emperor's son-in-law in name, but the true emperor's son-in-law, right?"

"You seem quite confident."

The Empress chuckled, "However, just as you thought. The prospective son-in-law, the nominal son-in-law, are all empty titles. Now that things have escalated, I'm making an example of him. Didn't you see? The Third Imperial Uncle originally came to exert pressure, but in the end, he didn't say a word."

She paused for a moment, looking at Guo Feng, "Even when I bestowed upon you the title of King of Wind and granted you the rank of third-class duke, he didn't say a word. It's clear that I've deeply provoked him this time."

That's true.

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