After reading the imperial edict, Eunuch Cao looked at Mu Zi'an with a smile and said...
"From now on, we can no longer call you Young Master Mu; we should address you as Duke Mu. Congratulations."
Mu Zian accepted the imperial edict and replied with a smile.
"You're too kind, Eunuch Cao."
After speaking, Eunuch Cao looked arrogantly at the Lu family members who were still kneeling on the ground and snorted coldly.
"Some people are ambitious but short-sighted. Your Highness should keep your eyes open and not let just any Tom, Dick, or Harry try to get close to you."
Eunuch Cao's words were like rubbing the Lu family's face into the ground.
Lu Yunxue felt an intense sadness in her heart.
"If there is nothing else, Your Excellency, then I will return to the palace to report back."
After speaking, Eunuch Cao turned around and waved his hand, and the palace guards immediately retreated.
Shen Congwu, who had followed, stepped forward, bowed to Mu Zian, and said softly.
"I underestimated Duke Mu that day. I will personally apologize to Duke Mu in the future. I hope to have more opportunities to learn from Duke Mu in the future! Farewell!"
Shen Congwu walked past Lu Yunxue with his head held high.
As for the Lu family members, they didn't even glance at them.
After Eunuch Cao left, the Lu family mansion was completely silent.
Seeing this, Zhao Dahu sneered at Grandmother Lu and asked.
"Old dog! Bark! Why aren't you barking anymore! You like to bully others, don't you? You like to act like a rogue, don't you? Try acting like that again in front of my little prince today!"
Grandmother Lu's face turned red from holding her breath, but she didn't dare to say a word.
Now that Mu Zian has reclaimed the title of Duke of Zhenguo, he is second only to the emperor in the entire Dali Kingdom.
They simply can't afford to offend the Lu family.
Mu Zian remained calm and said indifferently.
Where is the stuff?
Upon hearing this, Grandmother Lu immediately stood up with a fawning expression on her face.
"Duke Mu, I admit that my voice was a bit loud just now. Please don't take it to heart. It's just a bow. I'll bring it to you right away."
Mu Zian crossed his arms over his chest, glanced at everyone with a playful expression, and asked.
"Do I still need to pay you 300,000 taels? Do I still need to plead for you? Do I still need to help your family build the Marquis's mansion?"
The three deadly questions sent a chill down the spine of Grandma Lu, who hurriedly and awkwardly replied...
"No, no, no! How could I trouble Duke Mu! Please just pretend I just farted."
Just moments ago they were arrogant and domineering, but now they are just as humble.
You can't be nice to these kinds of despicable people.
In the past, Mu Zi'an wished she could give all the good things in the world to the Lu family, but all she got in return was their cold indifference.
Now that they've laid their cards on the table, admitting they were just trying to bully others, the Lu family members have already backed down.
In the blink of an eye, the Lu family brought the Heaven-Shaking Bow to Mu Zian.
This has increased efficiency tenfold.
The moment Mu Zian got his hands on the Zhentian Bow, he sensed its extraordinary nature; the bow was as black as ink and exuded an invisible aura of malevolence.
Countless lives have been stained beneath this longbow.
Upon seeing this, Lu Yunxue showed a hint of disdain. This bow was indeed a top-notch, peerless bow.
However, it's simply impossible to separate them.
Back then, Lu Yunxue summoned five of the army's top archers, and it took them a month and a half to finally get the bow drawn.
For someone like Mu Zian, who was completely powerless, this bow was just a decoration; there was no way he could use it to fight on the battlefield.
However, before Lu Yunxue could finish expressing her thoughts, she saw Mu Ziqian holding a bow in one hand and pulling the string with the other.
The next moment, Mu Zian easily drew the Heaven-Shaking Bow to a full moon!
Lu Yunxue stood there, stunned, feeling as if she were dreaming.
With a clang, Mu Zi'an released his grip!
The powerful sound waves forced Lu Yunxue to take three steps back.
Under such intense deformation, even drawing the bowstring in the air produces extremely powerful force!
Mu Zian was very satisfied, and then led Zhao Dahu towards the door.
As Mu Zian passed by Lu Yunxue, he paused in his steps.
“In the past three years, your Lu family has spent five million taels of silver from my Zhenguo Duke’s Mansion. I’ll give you three days to raise the money. After three days, you must deliver every penny to the Zhenguo Duke’s Mansion. If I don’t see the money after three days, then there’s no need for the Lu family to continue existing.”
After saying that, Mu Zian's figure disappeared from Lu Yunxue's sight.
Only now did Lu Yunxue seem to awaken from a dream.
Mu Zian's cold and emotionless voice just now made her realize that Mu Zian was definitely not joking with her.
"This Mu Zi'an is simply going too far! Five million taels! Even if we sold the entire Lu family, we couldn't raise that much! Mu Zi'an is forcing us to our deaths!"
Grandmother Lu sat down on the ground, pounding her chest and stamping her feet in frustration.
Lu Ming, who was dragging a broken leg, also rushed forward and said something.
"My dear sister! I know Mu Zi'an dotes on you the most. Go and coax her, beg her. How could we possibly scrape together five million taels of silver!"
Grandmother Lu pointed at Lu Yunxue and cursed.
"Have you lost your mind? You rejected a perfectly good husband from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and insisted on finding a stinking soldier! Now look what's happened, the future of the Lu family is ruined by you! How am I supposed to face the ancestors of the Lu family after I die?!"
"I don't care that this whole thing is because of you. Our Lu family won't contribute a single penny of these five million taels. You must be responsible for the five million taels of silver!"
"And there's your elder brother's martial arts training. The martial arts examination is coming up soon and can't be delayed. You need to resolve this matter quickly. If you can't, don't call yourself a member of the Lu family!"
At this moment, Lu Yunxue had no mind to think about other people's affairs. Mu Zian's indifferent attitude just now was driving her crazy!
Why?! I'm clearly the chosen one! Why does Mu Zi'an treat me like this?!
Lu Yunxue felt like she was about to explode with anger.
......
Standing before the gates of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Mu Zian felt as if he had been transported to another world.
Memories of the past flooded my mind.
With a creak, Zhao Dahu stepped forward and pushed open the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, which had been sealed for three years.
The courtyard was completely free of weeds, with carved beams, painted rafters, and flying eaves.
It was as if the three years of abandonment had never happened.
Just then, the sound of a horn came from the end of the street in front of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
The next moment, a series of orderly footsteps approached from afar.
Then came the sound of armor rubbing and clashing.
Mu Zian looked in the direction of the sound and saw it under the setting sun.
A troop of soldiers, clad in armor and wielding weapons, marched in unison.
The event was grand and impressive, much like a military parade.
At the very front of the procession, dozens of armored soldiers carried a huge gilded plaque.
The plaque above the door bore only four large, golden characters.
"The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion"
There is a bright seal mark at the end, with eight large characters written on it.
"By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous."
Soldiers and armor carried the plaque! The imperial seal was affixed!
Throughout the entire world, only the Duke of Dali has received such an honor!
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