Chapter 287 Frost Embers Earl Sun Yu, the idea of joining the army
Regarding everything that had happened, Tang Yuehua had already received an explanation from Tang Hao.
Therefore, aside from feeling heartache for her nephew's plight, Tang Yuehua simply didn't know how to comfort him.
After all, at the end of the day, it was indeed her nephew who had accidentally exposed Xiao Wu's identity, which led to all the subsequent tragedies.
"Aunt, I hate it so much, I hate it so much! I hate that I couldn't protect Xiao Wu!!!"
Tang San covered his eyes, tears streaming down his face, his voice constrained and hoarse.
Watching Tang San, who was blaming himself to the extreme, Tang Yuehua's heart ached even more.
Meanwhile, within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi received news of Sun Yu's return immediately.
However, regarding Sun Yu, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School truly held a mixture of apprehension and helplessness.
They had initially wanted Rongrong to approach Sun Yu, but Rongrong was unwilling and even found Tang San to replace Sun Yu.
Originally, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had intended to develop a good relationship with Tang San, given his status as a Clear Sky Sect disciple.
But now, Tang San was crippled, and Tang Hao was half-crippled.
This outcome dealt an incredibly devastating blow to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, as they now faced a critical decision: to return to the Imperial family or to continue supporting the Clear Sky Sect and Tang San...
Ning Fengzhi had been agonizing over this choice for several days, so anxious that he didn't know how many strands of his hair had turned white.
However, Sun Yu was unaware of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's and Tang San's difficult predicament.
After enjoying the cheers along the way, the Royal Fight Team was escorted into the Imperial Palace to meet Emperor Xue Ye.
Soon, led by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, the entire Royal Fight Team entered the welcoming banquet that had been specially prepared for them!
As soon as they entered the banquet hall, thunderous applause immediately erupted throughout the venue.
Even Emperor Xue Ye stood up with a warm expression, applauding the members of the Royal Fight Team.
After a simple round of drinks and dishes, Emperor Xue Ye began to bestow titles upon the Royal Fight Team members, as previously agreed.
Dugu Yan was ennobled as a Viscount by Emperor Xue Ye.
Ye Lingling, Yu Feng, Oslo, Shi Mo, and Shi Mo were all ennobled as Barons.
And finally, the one who, though not contributing the most to the competition, ultimately decided the outcome, was the former Baron Sun Yu...
Emperor Xue Ye naturally treated Sun Yu's ennoblement with even greater solemnity, even directly changing the imperial decree....
"I, by the command of the Heaven Dou Emperor, rule over the nine regions.
Now, there is Sun Yu of Nuoding City, who, though not yet an adult, has reached the esteemed rank of Spirit King, and led the Tian Dou Royal Academy Team to claim the championship of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition.
In the finals, with absolute combat power, he shattered the might of the continent's number one Tool Spirit, the Clear Sky Avatar, shaking the entire continent with his fame, truly a meritorious deed that has elevated our nation's prestige on the continent, and indeed a pillar of the Empire.
Therefore, I specially grant Baron Sun Yu the promotion to 'Earl Sun Yu of Frost Ash', with hereditary succession.
Granted: Full control over Fasinuo Province, including Nuoding City and its twelve subordinate villages.
The right to establish a manor and the right to collect taxes (a nine-to-one tax split).
A Frost Fire Seal for minting, and the right to maintain a personal guard of five thousand.
It is hoped that you will maintain your initial resolve, uphold your loyal and steadfast ambition, and when the Empire needs you, may you expand the Empire's territory, spread the name of Heaven Dou across the four seas, and further write an immortal glory!
Autumn, 371st year of Xue Ye's reign."
Listening to Emperor Xue Ye's imperial decree, the previously joyful nobles all showed expressions of shock.
My heavens, an Earl! Emperor Xue Ye actually skipped the rank of Viscount and directly promoted Baron Sun Yu to an Earl?
Emperor Xue Ye was too generous!
Furthermore, Emperor Xue Ye granted Sun Yu control over the entire Fasinuo Province, which meant Sun Yu could do whatever he pleased in Fasinuo Province!!
"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate. Sun Yu was originally just a Baron. By directly skipping the Viscount rank and bestowing upon him the title of Earl, won't this cause others to..."
"If anyone can help the Empire win the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition at Earl Sun Yu's age, I can also give him an Earl's position!!"
Emperor Xue Ye looked at Prince Xue Xing, who had suddenly spoken out in protest, and impatiently interrupted him.
Prince Xue Xing, who had intended to say more, saw Emperor Xue Ye's stern face and immediately swallowed all the words he had planned to say.
As Emperor Xue Ye's brother, he clearly understood that Emperor Xue Ye's words were very serious and allowed no one to refute them.
Moreover, the most crucial point was that there was no valid reason to refute him, as Sun Yu's contribution this time was simply too great!!
The other nobles, seeing Emperor Xue Ye's serious gaze, also swallowed their intended objections and instead began to congratulate Sun Yu on his promotion to Earl.
After announcing the imperial decree, Emperor Xue Ye did not retreat to the background as he had last time, but instead looked at Sun Yu with a smile and asked, "Earl Sun Yu, I know you and His Excellency Dugu's granddaughter and Ye Lingling of the Ye family are deeply in love, but that girl Snow Ke has been asking me about you recently.
I wonder if you'd be interested in meeting Snow Ke and having a good chat?"
"Hiss..."
As Emperor Xue Ye uttered these words, everyone, who had still been absorbed in the news of Sun Yu's direct promotion to Earl, gasped again.
Good heavens.
Emperor Xue Ye was planning to go all the way, even making him a consort...
If Sun Yu truly married Princess Snow Ke, wouldn't that just make the relationship between him and Xue Qinghe even closer?!
At this, Sun Yu's expression involuntarily stiffened.
Immediately, he felt three resentful gazes upon him.
A shiver ran down his spine instinctively, and Sun Yu quickly spoke, "Thank you for your Majesty's kindness, but your humble servant is still young.
I still wish to establish more merits for the Empire. As for matters of love, I plan to consider them after I come of age!"
Listening to Sun Yu's polite refusal, Emperor Xue Ye couldn't help but sigh helplessly.
There was nothing he could do; with Dugu Bo backing him, Emperor Xue Ye couldn't force a marriage.
Therefore, Emperor Xue Ye had no choice but to accept Sun Yu's refusal.
He could only give an embarrassed smile.
After blessing Sun Yu a few times, he left the welcoming banquet with Xue Qinghe.
Since the ennoblement ceremony was over, Emperor Xue Ye needed to hear Xue Qinghe's report on what he had seen and heard during this period.
"Xiao Yu, do you have any plans for the coming days?!"
Sitting in a quiet garden, Dugu Bo looked at Sun Yu and asked curiously.
Dugu Bo was utterly pleased with Sun Yu as his prospective grandson-in-law.
If Sun Yu hadn't been underage, Dugu Bo would have planned a grand wedding for tomorrow.
In response, Sun Yu remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "I want to go to the border and join the army...."
"Join the army?!"
Hearing Sun Yu's words, Dugu Bo was slightly stunned.
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