The news of Lu Fan being appointed the King of the Northwest spread like wildfire throughout the imperial capital, causing quite a stir. People were in an uproar, filled with astonishment, as one could not be appointed King of the Northwest without being an extraordinary individual.
While Lu Fan had reached the fifth step of the Heavenly Path, indicating exceptional talent, his appointment as King of the Northwest left many bewildered. After all, the position of King of the Northwest was no ordinary status; it even held authority over numerous officials.
More importantly, Lu Fan, being so young, was appointed King of the Northwest of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. This was an unprecedented event in history, leaving many perplexed. Under normal circumstances, this should not have happened.
Returning to the inn, Lu Fan felt a sense of languor. He didn't pay much attention to his appointment as King of the Northwest, though he acknowledged it was a very good thing for him.
The Princess of North America and others had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing Lu Fan's arrival, they hurried out to greet him. They had already learned of his appointment as King of the Northwest and were somewhat moved. They had never imagined that Lu Fan would receive such a reward after entering the palace this time.
"We pay our respects to the King of the Northwest!"
The Princess of North America spoke with official formality, cupping her fists towards Lu Fan with a solemn expression. Even her own father, the Emperor, was merely a king, and now Lu Fan was also appointed King of the Northwest, holding a higher status. Such a king of a different surname possessed immense authority within the Heavenly Court.
"Don't mock me!" Lu Fan shot the Princess of North America a glance. "With my current strength, becoming the King of the Northwest is not a good thing, as governing the Northwest is by no means an easy task."
"That is indeed true!" Prince Beichen nodded. "The Northwest region is quite chaotic. For you to become the King of the Northwest now and have to manage its affairs is quite a challenge."
"That is of no consequence. Since the Heavenly Emperor appointed you King of the Northwest, he must have considered this. It is likely that he will soon send a powerful expert to accompany you, and then everything will be worry-free!" the Princess of North America said earnestly.
"That is indeed true!" Prince Beichen nodded, his expression growing more serious. He was well aware of this.
At the same time, everyone's gaze became more solemn, as they were quite concerned about the unfolding events.
"Now that you are the King of the Northwest, will you be heading to the Northwest to take up your post next?" Liu Ruyan inquired.
"That's right, I will be heading to the Northwest in three days!" Lu Fan nodded. He had already received the King of the Northwest's decree, and the Heavenly Emperor's intention in letting him govern the Northwest had its own purpose.
"To become the King of the Northwest at such a young age will surely become a beautiful tale!"
Prince Beichen smiled. "When the time comes, I will visit the Northwest. You must entertain me, otherwise, our friendship will be in vain!"
"If Prince Beichen himself visits, how could I not entertain him!" Lu Fan smiled. "However, as you said, the Northwest is quite chaotic, and I will need to bring it into order before the Northwest can regain peace!"
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. The south of the Northwest has always been chaotic, after all, it borders other foreign tribes!" Prince Beichen stated frankly. "However, you control Fushan in the Northwest, and the Northern Prefecture is filled with experts. You will naturally be able to quell the chaos then!"
Lu Fan also nodded. He understood this point clearly. The Heavenly Emperor's appointment of him as King of the Northwest surprised him.
Meanwhile, within the residence of Prince Bailong, Bailong's brow furrowed slightly. He had not expected Lu Fan to be appointed King of the Northwest, which caught him off guard. Although he knew that those who crossed the fifth step would surely be highly valued by the Heavenly Emperor, such a position still shocked him.
"As the King of the Northwest, he will possess great authority in the future. If he learns that the assassin was a prince, it could pose a great crisis for the prince!"
His eyes filled with seriousness, Gui Lao spoke, looking towards Prince Bailong.
"That is precisely my concern!"
Prince Bailong nodded. "I just never expected this brat to have such ability to be appointed King of the Northwest. It truly caught me off guard!"
"His ability to cross the fifth step is enough to show that his future talent is extraordinary, and he will become a pillar of the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Emperor's actions are likely a preemptive move to gather talent!"
Gui Lao stated frankly. "Shall we launch another ambush and make a move on him after he leaves the imperial city?"
"If we fail again and he catches us, it will be troublesome." Prince Bailong frowned, his expression growing more serious. All of this had exceeded his expectations, causing him even greater worry.
As they were conversing, a figure arrived with the wind. This person was Prince Yunhai.
"Third Brother, I presume you have heard that the brat has become the King of the Northwest. This is not a good thing for us!" Prince Yunhai said.
"I have indeed heard, but this matter seems to have nothing to do with me!" Prince Bailong smiled. "The one who has a grievance with him is you, not me!"
"While that may be true, he is so close to Second Brother. Won't Third Brother have no leverage then?" Prince Yunhai stated frankly. "After all, he did not accept Third Brother's recruitment and disregards Third Brother. That's why I'm speaking up for you!"
"I think you are not speaking up for me, but rather you are unwilling in your heart!" Prince Bailong smiled. "You don't need to deliberately provoke me. I have no conflict with him, and moreover, he is a friend of the Princess of North America. His becoming the King of the Northwest is beneficial to me."
"If that is truly the case, then why did Third Brother send people to make a move?"
Prince Yunhai sneered. "Third Brother doesn't really think that what you did was seamless and that no one knows, does he?"
Prince Bailong's brow furrowed, and he suddenly looked at Prince Yunhai. "What do you mean by that? I don't understand!"
"What I mean is, Third Brother probably knows perfectly well!"
Prince Yunhai narrowed his eyes. "There are no secrets that cannot be leaked in this world. I just didn't expect Third Brother to be so eager, more anxious than I am!"
"Don't talk nonsense, I haven't done anything!" Bailong denied directly, not admitting anything. Instead, he appeared calm, as if he were the most innocent in his eyes. Su Dan Novel Network
"Third Brother can certainly think so, or he can pretend to be foolish in front of me. However, one day, Third Brother will understand that you and I have a common enemy!" Prince Yunhai stated frankly.
Prince Bailong remained silent, sitting aside and drinking tea, appearing quite leisurely.