Ye Chen raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
He knew that what Pingnan Hou said was very implicit.
In fact, to put it bluntly, the other party told him:
You want to be granted a title of nobility? No chance.
Seeing that Ye Chen didn't speak, she thought that Ye Chen was upset and said comfortingly: "Ye Chen, I mean to ask you to lower your expectations. I believe that the Duke of Protectorate will definitely help you to argue for your rights. After all, your military achievements are obvious to all. As long as the Empress wants to promote you, I believe that even the Four Heavenly Pillars Family will not interfere too much or hinder you."
"The Four Pillars Family?" Ye Chen was stunned.
"That's right. The Four Heavenly Pillars Family is one of the four oldest and most powerful families in my Xuanbing Divine Kingdom."
After a pause, Pingnan Hou continued, "During the chaotic times in the upper realm, the old patriarchs of the Four Heavenly Pillars families followed the previous Xuanbing Emperor, the father of the current Empress, to conquer the world, and that's how they established the current Xuanbing Divine Kingdom.
Therefore, the status and influence of the Four Heavenly Pillars families are very high in the entire Xuanbing Divine Kingdom. If the four families agree on something, even the Xuanbing Emperor will have to make some concessions. Now that the Empress has just ascended the throne, her foundation and prestige are still unstable, the power and influence of the Four Heavenly Pillars will naturally be stronger, so..."
"So when it comes to the matter of conferring titles of nobility, the empress wants to listen to the advice of the Four Heavenly Pillars?" Ye Chen interrupted.
"Indeed."
Pingnan Hou did not deny it. "The number of places for advancement to the rank of Marquis each year is very limited. Plus, the date of this Hundred Marquis Tournament is approaching, so this time's marquisate spots are even more sought after. The young geniuses of the Four Heavenly Pillars families are eagerly awaiting this opportunity."
At this point, Pingnan Hou looked at Ye Chen again, "If it were you, would you give up the title of marquis to someone else?"
"Of course not."
Ye Chen shook his head slightly, "But everything depends on human effort."
Hearing him say this, Pingnan Hou asked, "Do you want to fight for it?"
Ye Chen did not answer, but asked: "My Lord, if I am not mistaken, you should also be from the Four Heavenly Pillars Family, right?"
Pingnan Hou was stunned, but he did not deny it. He nodded slightly and said, "You are very smart."
Ye Chen smiled and didn't say much.
He could figure this out even with his butt.
It seems that no matter what kind of society it is, as long as one is human, one cannot escape this kind of nepotism.
However, Ye Chen had no resistance or aversion to this. If he were in his place, he would naturally do the same.
Strengthening one's own ethnic group is the instinct for human survival.
Ye Chen thought about it carefully and decided that it all depended on the attitude of the Xuanbing Empress, whom he had never met, towards him.
If she is unable to resist the strength of the Four Pillars Family, then all her efforts will be in vain.
But then again, based on the many history books and historical dramas that Ye Chen has read, there should be no emperor who would allow the power of his subjects to continue to expand without wanting to restrain it.
The Four Pillars Families are so powerful, the empress should also want to cultivate a group of forces that truly belong to her, right?
"Ye Chen, I am just a steward in the family. I cannot influence the family's decision-making... But I will do my best to help you."
After hearing this, Ye Chen said goodbye to Pingnan Hou and walked towards the courtyard where Jiang Ningshuang and the Chen sisters lived.
On the way, he repeatedly pondered over what Pingnan Hou had just said.
It seems that the power of the Four Pillars Family is so huge and powerful that it even exceeds his imagination.
A high-ranking official like Marquis Pingnan was actually just a middle-level deacon in their Four Pillars family.
There is not even a chance to enter the core decision-making level...
Can I really compete with such a behemoth?
But then I thought, who is he?
The dignified Emperor of Heaven, the controller of the Heavenly Palace, and the leader of Daxia!
According to what Houyi said before, the Emperor of Heaven is the supreme ruler of the entire universe!
But I am still far from that glory now.
But this is also the significance of reviving Daxia and repairing the Heavenly Palace.
Although the road seems still very long, he is still full of confidence.
Since I have chosen to become the Emperor of Heaven, I will never back down halfway!
When he reached the gate of the courtyard, Ye Chen's face was once again covered with a faint smile.
When the female official at the door saw him coming, she immediately knelt on one knee.
"Is my family safe?" Ye Chen asked lightly.
"Everything is fine."
The female official quickly replied, "Master Ye Chen can rest assured that we two will be guarding him."
Ye Chen nodded slightly, glanced at the two of them with a smile, and then walked into the courtyard.
He naturally knew the purpose of the two female officials being here. On the one hand, it was to protect his female relatives, and on the other hand, it was also to monitor him.
However, Ye Chen was too lazy to argue with them. After all, everyone was just taking what they needed.
Hearing the sound, the Chen sisters were the first to walk out of the house.
Seeing that Ye Chen had returned, Chen Bing screamed happily and threw her soft body directly into Ye Chen's arms.
"Brother Ye Chen, you are so bad. You went out on an adventure without telling me and my two sisters. We were worried about you for a long time!"
Looking at Chen Bing's resentful expression, Ye Chen pinched her delicate face and said with a smile: "I'm back safely."
As he spoke, Ye Chen turned his gaze to Chen Xue who was standing quietly beside him.
Then he took the initiative to pull Chen Xue into his arms, stroked her hair, his eyes full of admiration.
In order to avoid misunderstanding, General Pingnan had already told him personally about what had happened here before.
He naturally also knew that Chen Xue's previous calm and steady performance had avoided a rift in the relationship between him and the Pingnan General's Mansion.
This girl who looks quiet, shy and taciturn actually has a calm and resolute heart, and her intelligence is far beyond one's imagination.
"It's still my sister who can help Brother Ye Chen solve his problems. Unlike me, I only cause trouble. I'm not as popular with Brother Ye Chen as my sister..."
Chen Bing snuggled in Ye Chen's arms and said sourly.
Ye Chen smiled, and Chen Bing, the little green tea, was jealous again, and couldn't help but say: "Brother likes Bingbing too."
"Really?"
Chen Bing stared at Ye Chen with sparkling eyes and said gently: "Brother Ye Chen, please like Sister Ningshuang and Sister more. As long as there is a small place for Bingbing in your heart, Bingbing will be satisfied."
Ye Chen almost couldn't hold back when he heard this. He hadn't seen this little girl for a few days and her tea-making skills had improved a lot.
He immediately patted her plump buttocks lightly and said in a serious tone, "Listen to your sister more in the future, okay?"
"Bingbing knows she was wrong and is willing to accept any punishment from her brother."
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