This is the supreme honor represented by the title "Duke of Zhenguo".
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Imperial City.
At this moment, the Emperor of Dali was engrossed in painting, and with just a few strokes, a fierce tiger leaped onto the paper.
At that moment, the head eunuch, Cao, bowed and spoke softly.
"Your Majesty, the heir apparent of the Duke of Zhenguo, Mu Zian, is requesting an audience outside the palace."
Upon hearing the name Mu Zian, the emperor's hand trembled slightly, and the perfectly good scene of a tiger roaring in the mountains was instantly ruined.
"Why is he here again! Isn't one marquis enough? Does he want me to bestow the title of Duke of Zhenguo upon his fiancée?"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Cao gave an awkward, wry smile. Mu Zi'an usually never went to the palace; whenever he did, it was always to ask Lu Yunxue for favors.
So much so that the emperor felt a little breathless when he heard the name Mu Zian.
If it weren't for the sake of his deceased old friend, the emperor would have long ago exiled Mu Ziying eight thousand miles away to keep him out of sight.
How many times this month has this happened?
"Your Majesty, this is the third time."
"snort!"
The emperor threw down his paintbrush and spoke.
"How can a person be so greedy! What a hero the Duke of Zhenguo was, alas..."
The words weren't finished, but the meaning was already very clear.
Thinking of his old friend who died in battle far from home, the emperor ultimately couldn't bring himself to be ruthless.
A moment later, Mu Zian, dressed in full armor, entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Sunlight streamed in from his back, making Mu Zi'an's figure somewhat blurry.
For a moment, the emperor was slightly stunned, as if he saw the invincible Duke of Zhenguo again.
"Your humble servant Mu Zian greets Your Majesty!"
It wasn't until Mu Zian's voice came that the emperor came to his senses.
So alike! So incredibly alike! Looking at Mu Zi'an clad in armor, the emperor was once again deeply moved.
It felt like we were back to that night, when Mu Zhanying wielded a long spear, unstoppable and invincible.
He led me all the way into the palace and assisted me in ascending the throne.
The words of reprimand that I wanted to say were instantly stuck in my throat, and in the end, they turned into a long sigh.
"Tell me, what do you want from your fiancée today?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Zian spoke up almost without hesitation.
"Your humble servant has realized how utterly foolish I was before! A true man should live between heaven and earth, how can he be troubled by the affections of his children! Only today have I awakened to this truth! As a member of the Great Li, I should report to the nation to expand its territory and govern the people to protect the borders and ensure their safety!"
"Therefore, today I humbly request Your Majesty to allow me to reopen the Duke of Dali's Zhenguo Mansion and restore the glorious reputation of my Mu family after hundreds of battles!"
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