Chapter 159: A Step to Heaven

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Upon hearing the emperor's reward to him, Jiang Chen was stunned.

Even Su Dingxia, who was standing by, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.

They had never thought that the emperor would actually confer the title of Marquis on Jiang Chen!

You know, Jiang Chen is just an "eunuch"!!

Since the founding of the Xia Kingdom, and even other countries.

There is no precedent of conferring the title of marquis on a eunuch!

"Your Majesty, isn't this reward a bit..."

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen swallowed and asked the emperor.

But before he could ask, the emperor interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"No need to say more, just do what I say!"

As he spoke, the emperor started coughing again.

Looking at the emperor's weak appearance, Jiang Chen also understood.

This fake emperor knew that he would not live long, so he wanted to use someone else's hand to prevent the regent from seizing the throne smoothly.

And right now, he, who has led troops and fought in wars, is naturally the best candidate.

That's why he conferred the title of Marquis on himself and promoted himself to Vice Minister of the Ministry of War!

This was also done to allow Jiang Chen to have military power.

Because the Assistant Minister of War already has the power to mobilize part of the imperial capital's garrison.

Moreover, as a marquis, he can also have a private army of 800 men.

In this way, Jiang Chen will be more capable of stopping the Regent from seizing the throne.

"Okay, let's all go down!"

"I'm a little tired and want to sleep for a while."

As he spoke, the emperor waved his hand weakly, signaling Jiang Chen and Su Dingxia to step back.

"I kneel down to thank the Emperor!"

Seeing this, Jiang Chen had no choice but to thank Su Dingxia and then retreat with her.

Walking on the road inside the palace, Su Dingxia smiled and congratulated Jiang Chen.

"Master Jiang, congratulations."

"From now on, it seems that we will have to address Lord Jiang as Marquis or Minister."

Hearing Su Dingxia say this, Jiang Chen quickly waved his hand.

"Eunuch Su, you are embarrassing me."

"No matter what time, I, Jiang Chen, am only the emperor's subject!"

Regarding Su Dingxia's words, Jiang Chen thought that he was testing him on behalf of the emperor.

Therefore, Jiang Chen immediately expressed his attitude.

"That's good. I hope Lord Jiang won't forget it."

"Who is the real 'master' of Xia Country?"

Su Dingxia said with a smile, and reminded Jiang Chen meaningfully.

He meant for Jiang Chen to not forget the agreement with King Huai'an, but Jiang Chen heard

His words were a reminder to himself to make the right choice between the Regent and the Emperor.

"Don't worry, Eunuch Su. I understand."

"Okay, we'll send it here, Lord Jiang, please do as you please!"

Having said that, Su Dingxia turned around and returned to the emperor's bedroom.

Jiang Chen looked at Su Dingxia's departing back and secretly put Su Dingxia on his kill list.

Returned to the small courtyard where he lived.

As soon as they entered the door, two beautiful figures threw themselves into Jiang Chen's arms.

"My Lord, you are finally back!"

Feeling the two soft bodies in his arms, Jiang Chen smiled and patted the backs of the two beautiful figures.

"Okay, okay, I'm back."

These two beautiful figures were the sisters Caiyi and Zhongtong whom Jiang Chen had been thinking about day and night .

Yunda, who was standing by, also ran over with tears and snot, and knelt at Jiang Chen's feet.

"My lord, you are finally back!"

"Alright, alright, I'm not dead yet, why are you crying?"

Looking at the three people crying their hearts out, Jiang Chen couldn't help but laugh.

After comforting the Caiyi sisters, Jiang Chen took a bath with their help.

Then, he changed into a Qilin costume.

After changing into the Qilin costume, Jiang Chen left the courtyard.

After arriving outside the Yanxi Palace, Jiang Chen walked in.

The eunuchs and maids guarding outside the palace were new and had never seen Jiang Chen.

But when he saw the Qilin costume on Jiang Chen, he realized that he was the commander of the Jinyiwei who had recently become famous in the imperial capital!

So, he respectfully welcomed Jiang Chen in.

"Your servant, Jiang Chen, greets the Concubine Chun!"

As Jiang Chen's voice sounded, Concubine Chun, who was sitting in front of the bed and embroidering, trembled slightly.

When Concubine Chun turned around in disbelief and saw the figure she had been thinking about day and night for the past two months.

Concubine Chun's eyes suddenly became moist!

"Hey, why are you still crying?"

"If you don't want to see me, then I'll go back."

Looking at Concubine Chun who was crying, Jiang Chen turned around with a wicked smile.

Seeing that Jiang Chen was about to leave, Concubine Chun immediately dropped the needle and thread in her hand.

She ran over without a care in the world, opened her arms and hugged Jiang Chen tightly.

"You are such an idiot, you still remember to come back!"

"I thought you had a new love in Jiangnan and forgot to come back."

Crying and crying, Concubine Chun raised her little hand and punched Jiang Chen.

"Okay, okay, I'm back now."

"I came to see you this time."

Jiang Chen turned around with a smile and hugged Concubine Chun into his arms.

"Humph, you still have a conscience."

Concubine Chun wiped her tears and buried her head in Jiang Chen's arms.

Looking at the charming woman in his arms, Jiang Chen could no longer hold back the anger that had been suppressed in his heart for nearly three months.

"My lady, I want to..."

"My enemy, I miss him as soon as I get back."

Before Jiang Chen could finish his words, Concubine Chun shyly pulled Jiang Chen's hand.

Then, he walked to the bed.

Just like that, the two people who had been apart for nearly three months had a drastic change in their relationship.

After making love, Jiang Chen put on the Qilin costume and tidied his appearance.

On the bed behind him, Concubine Chun, with a flushed face, spoke to Jiang Chen resentfully.

"Since you came back, I can't get out of bed."

"How do you want me to explain this to those eunuchs and palace maids?!"

I have to say that Jiang Chen is even more powerful this time than before.

It lasted for nearly two hours, causing Concubine Chun to beg for mercy again and again.

"Ahem, your Majesty has caught a cold, so I will take my leave now."