“Your Highness, Prince Nanling, you should give young people more freedom. Besides, your granddaughter is already an adult, and she should have her own social circle,” said Prince Gao Fan of Dongxiang with a smile.
Night Wind knew what King Dongxiang meant.
Several young men had just invited Luo Qing to dance, but the night wind turned them away.
Ye Feng chuckled and said, "I went into seclusion too early back then, so I don't have much experience in disciplining children."
Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, King Gao Fan of Dongxiang was completely dumbfounded.
A slight smile appeared on Jiang Yuye's lips.
Night Breeze added, "Besides, I think Qing'er doesn't have time to deal with anyone else right now."
King Gao Fan of Dongxiang and King Jiang Yuye of Beihan then looked at Luo Qing together.
Luo Qing and Zi Jing, two girls, were seen eating heartily in front of a long table laden with food, completely disregarding their image. Their cheeks were bulging, and they kept chewing.
Their appearance was absolutely hilarious.
"Miss Luo and your guards are certainly quite impulsive," Gao Fan said dryly.
Ye Feng didn't respond to Gao Fan's words, but turned to look at Jiang Yuye and asked, "Instead of disciplining the children, I have a question I'd like to ask Your Highness the King of Beihan."
"Please feel free to speak."
King Jiang Yuye of the Northern Cold nodded slightly.
Ye Feng then said, "During our meeting just now, I noticed that you seemed very interested in the divine bird, the Vermilion Bird?"
Jiang Yuye paused for a moment, then calmly said, "Shouldn't I be interested in the divine bird Vermilion Bird? Although the divine bird Vermilion Bird is also a demon beast, it is not an ordinary demon beast. After the Vermilion Bird matures, it has the strength of the ninth rank, which is equivalent to the extraordinary realm of human martial artists."
"Some of the more outstanding Vermilion Birds can even reach the tenth rank, which is equivalent to the Saint Realm of human martial artists. I think that any person would definitely be interested in a divine bird with such powerful strength."
Night Breeze nodded and said, "I've heard that there's a small country called the Vermilion Bird Kingdom that borders your northern border?"
"That's true."
Jiang Yuye smiled and continued, "Does His Highness the King of Nanling suspect that the people of the Vermilion Bird Kingdom are all transformed from the divine bird Vermilion Bird?"
“I do have that suspicion,” Ye Feng nodded and said.
Jiang Yuye shook her head and said, "That's impossible. I've had a lot of dealings with the people of the Vermilion Bird Kingdom, so I know the Vermilion Bird Kingdom quite well. The people of the Vermilion Bird Kingdom are no different from us. They are also human, not the divine bird Vermilion Bird."
"I've also heard that there are many rumors about the divine bird Vermilion Bird circulating in your northern region? Many people have seen traces of the divine bird Vermilion Bird in the snowy mountains and blizzards of the northern region?" Night Wind continued to ask.
“This is just a rumor,” Jiang Yuye said without hesitation.
After a pause, Jiang Yuye sighed and said, "Actually, I have been searching for the Vermilion Bird, a mythical bird. I am very curious about this legendary beast. But until now, I have never seen a real Vermilion Bird. Compared to me, His Highness the Prince of Nanling is much luckier."
"If I ever hear any news about the divine bird Vermilion Bird in the future, I will definitely tell you as soon as possible."
Since Jiang Yuye had already said so, Ye Feng had no choice but to give up.
The banquet finally came to an end.
After resting for a night at the Red Maple Pavilion, Ye Feng led Zi Jing and Luo Qing on their journey back.
Meanwhile, King Jiang Yuye of the Northern Cold Kingdom had already boarded a cloud boat and returned to Xuanbing City in the Northern Territory.
Just as he stepped off the cloud boat, a black-haired maid walked towards King Jiang Yuye of the Northern Cold Kingdom.
This maid, named Hei Ye, had been serving Jiang Yu Ye for a long time.
Jiang Yuye trusted Hei Yeye completely.
Moreover, this maid possesses considerable martial arts skills. Although she is nominally Jiang Yuye's maid, she is actually equivalent to Jiang Yuye's personal bodyguard and assistant.
Looking at Jiang Yuye as she stepped off the cloud boat, Hei Ye asked with some confusion, "Yuye, you look a little tired?"
Jiang Yuye took off her coat and handed it to Hei Ye, then sighed and said, "The King of Nanling from seven hundred years ago is indeed still alive, and he has broken through the barrier."
"The strength of the King of Nanling has not only not weakened, but has become even stronger. Standing in front of him, I felt immense pressure."
"Moreover, the King of Nanling, an ancient man from seven hundred years ago, can be described as resourceful and wise. Talking with him made me feel very strained."
"Most importantly, the Prince of Nanling did not doubt Zhu Chongguang's lineage; on the contrary, he affirmed that Zhu Chongguang was a descendant of Emperor Hongfeng."
Hearing Jiang Yuye's words, Hei Ye frowned and asked, "So what are you planning to do next?"
Jiang Yuye said with a wry smile, "To be honest, I'm completely clueless right now and have no idea how to deal with this, because the actions of that Prince of Nanling are just too unexpected."
"He did not ask the royal family for the southern territory; he merely took the permanent right to develop it."
After pondering for a moment, Hei Ye asked, "It seems that this Prince of Nanling is indeed ambitious. He intends to establish a new territory as the foundation of his family."
“That’s true,” Jiang Yuye agreed.
Hei Ye then asked, "So, did he say where he planned to develop the land?"
"Death Mountain Range".
Upon hearing Jiang Yuye's words, Hei Ye's expression underwent a subtle change.
There was surprise and disbelief, but then a look of knowing satisfaction appeared on his face.
"It seems that the Prince of Nanling is indeed the first Prince of the Southern Territory from seven hundred years ago, and not someone impersonating him. His temperament is exactly the same as that of the legendary first Prince of Nanling," Hei Ye said.
"Yes, he is exactly as rumored. Seeing him gives me the illusion of traveling through history," Jiang Yuye said with a sigh.
Hei Ye said, "The Prince of Nanling has confirmed Zhu Chongguang's bloodline. Could this lead to unforeseen changes?"
“It doesn’t matter. What our Jiang family needs is a stable and prosperous Hongtian Empire, not power,” Jiang Yuye said, shaking her head.
Hei Ye looked surprised again and sized Jiang Yuye up and down.
"I feel like I'm finally getting to know you properly today," Hei Ye said with a smile.
"Is this a compliment?" Jiang Yuye asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Of course.” Hei Ye nodded without hesitation.
As they were talking, Jiang Yuye and Hei Ye had already entered the study upstairs.
As soon as Jiang Yuye entered the study, she saw five portrait paintings hanging on the wall.
In the very center stands the founding emperor of the Hongtian Empire, Emperor Hongfeng.
The two images on the left depict the first kings of the Eastern and Southern Realms, while the two images on the right depict the first kings of the Western and Northern Realms.
Jiang Yuye stared at the portrait of the King of Nanling on the wall for a while, then suddenly said, "Take this painting down later. Since the first King of Nanling did not perish and is still alive and well, there is no need to keep this painting hanging."
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