The Furious Heir Apparent

The Prince Ning's Heir has arrived.

The County Yamen naturally raised the bar for the reception to the highest level.

County Magistrate Zhang then arranged for the Prince Ning's Heir to rest in the second best room in the backyard.

Upon seeing this, the Prince Ning's Heir immediately frowned slightly.

"Why is it the west wing instead of the east wing?"

County Magistrate Zhang explained, "Your His Highness the Heir, the east wing is the abode of Immortals."

Since the Immortal left,

County Magistrate Zhang then directly ordered the east wing to be sealed off, and no one except him was allowed to enter.

No matter how busy he was with official duties, he would personally take a rag and carefully wipe all the furniture in the house before resting every night.

He used this method of looking at objects to remember the Immortal.

Upon hearing County Magistrate Zhang's words, the Prince Ning's Heir's eyes lit up.

So, there really are Immortals?

They really came for the Immortals.

County Magistrate Zhang truthfully replied, "I dare not deceive Your His Highness the Heir, the descent of Immortals to earth is indeed true, and the thousands of people of Heyang County can attest to it."

"Take me there, this young master wishes to see the Immortal."

The Prince Ning's Heir stared at County Magistrate Zhang and said.

That's right.

His purpose in coming here was to meet the Immortal on his father's orders and then invite the Immortal back to the Prince Ning's Residence in Zhenning City.

The rumors about Immortals descending to earth have spread throughout the entire north.

Its fame and prestige were so great that even the Prince Ning's Residence could not compare.

Upon learning of this, how could the king possibly let such a golden opportunity slip by?

He wasn't the one who originally came to ask for divine intervention; he got the job by arguing his case.

After all, when it comes to sincerity alone, who is more qualified than him Prince Ning's Heir?

Otherwise, how could a poor, remote county possibly have the honor of His Highness the Heir to this place?

As long as he successfully brings the Immortal back to the Prince Ning's Residence, his position as the heir apparent will be as stable as Mount Tai and unbreakable.

In the near future, he will no longer be the His Highness the Heir, but the Heir Apparent.

So whether this Immortal was real or fake, he didn't care at all.

What the Prince Ning's Residence needs is the title and prestige of Immortal. As long as they gain the Immortal's approval, their great Prince Ning's Residence will be legitimate and twice as effective with half the effort.

"Your His Highness the Heir, the Immortal has already left and is no longer in Heyang County."

"What? They're gone?"

Upon hearing this, the fiery passion in the eyes of the Prince Ning's Heir vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling coldness.

"Are you trying to deceive me, young master?"

"No, no, the Immortal's departure is a fact, and all the people of Heyang County can attest to it."

County Magistrate Zhang answered with trepidation.

"Where did the Immortal go?" Prince Ning's Heir asked.

"The whereabouts of Immortals are elusive and unpredictable; how could we mortals possibly know them?"

The Prince Ning's Heir fell silent, his cold eyes fixed on County Magistrate Zhang, as if trying to find any trace of lying on the other's face.

Faced with the Prince Ning's Heir's wrath and gaze, County Magistrate Zhang simply lowered his head and looked down, his face still bearing that fearful expression.

After a long while, the Prince Ning's Heir slowly spoke:

"Very well, since the Immortal is not here, then I, the young master, will wait here. I refuse to believe that the Immortal will never return."

Bringing the immortal back to his residence is currently the most important thing for him, as it concerns his status as the heir apparent and his father's appreciation.

If he fails to do this well, how can he face his father?

Hearing the Prince Ning's Heir's resolute attitude, County Magistrate Zhang secretly groaned, but dared not show the slightest reluctance.

"It is a great honor for our County Yamen and for the people of Heyang County that His Highness the Heir is able to reside here temporarily."

"Hmph!! You'd better not try to fool me, or the consequences will be far beyond what a mere seventh-rank county magistrate like you can bear."

The Prince Ning's Heir snorted coldly, then turned and walked straight into the west wing.

The east wing was the dwelling place of Immortals, so naturally he wouldn't try to steal it.

Otherwise, if word gets out, I will surely be branded as disrespectful to the Immortals and Gods.

However, Zhang Huaimin's attitude made him very unhappy.

Although he outwardly appeared respectful, he inwardly held no regard for the dignified heir of the Prince Ning's Heir.

He had never suffered such humiliation in his life.

This matter is not over.

After seeing the Prince Ning's Heir leave, County Magistrate Zhang finally breathed a heavy sigh of relief, and his slightly bent body slowly straightened up.

He knew he had offended the His Highness the Heir, but he felt no regret.

The soft iron, forged through countless hammer blows, has become hard steel; it's impossible to bend it any further unless it's broken.

County Magistrate Zhang immediately summoned his subordinates and instructed them to be extremely careful during this period, and not to offend the Prince Ning's Heir, lest they bring trouble upon themselves.

The next day,

Prince Ning's Heir had been in his room all day, finally couldn't take it anymore.

This impoverished county had no fine wine or delicacies, no beautiful maids to serve it, and no dancers to perform.

He had heard that County Magistrate Zhang's daughter was the most beautiful woman in Heyang County, and he had summoned her to see her with great interest.

But what arrived was an ugly woman with a face bigger than a plate.

What was most infuriating was that this ugly woman looked at him warily with the eyes of someone looking at a lecherous thief, which made him so angry that he almost overturned the table.

I'm so bored I'm practically going stir-crazy, so incredibly bored, it's like living a life that's inhuman.

The accompanying guards came to report that, after investigation, the Immortal had indeed left.

It is said that on the day the Immortal left, County Magistrate Zhang cried in the Immortal's room for an entire morning, his heart breaking and his grief unbearable.

It was even more heartbreaking than losing my own father.

It seems Zhang Huaimin wasn't lying.

But at the same time, the guard also brought another message.

That Immortal once refined Immortal Elixir, which is said to have the effect of prolonging Immortal Elixir.

Before leaving, he left a reward for Zhang Huaimin.

Upon hearing this,

The Prince Ning's Heir immediately became restless, his heart burning with excitement.

Who wouldn't want Immortal Elixir that can prolong life?

As long as he brings the Immortal Elixir back to his father, even if he doesn't manage to summon Immortal, his father will value him even more.

But the guard's next words were like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing the fire in his heart.

He was late.

That Immortal Elixir of immortality has already been snatched up by someone else.

Not only was he taken away by Vice Prefect Xiao of Dingzhou City, but he was also to be presented to his imperial grandfather.

The sick man was unable to get out of bed, and the old Liang Emperor was already delirious and confused.

How could my grandfather live a long and healthy life?

Only a bedridden, senile emperor is his good grandfather.

If the Emperor not only recovers from his illness but also lives longer, wouldn't all of Prince Ning's Residence's grand undertaking be in vain, a complete failure?

Then his dream of becoming crown prince and emperor would also vanish like smoke.

After hearing about this,

The table that I had held back from overturning was finally flipped over.

The Prince Ning's Heir grabbed the guard's collar and shook him violently, roaring and howling.

"If you dare to breathe too loudly again during such an important event, I, the young master, will kill you."

"Quickly send someone by fast horse to inform my father of this matter, so that he can make preparations as soon as possible."