The Third Prince, Jiang Chunfeng, had successfully ascended the throne, and Shen Yi had played an enormous role in it. After this affair, Shen Yi's prestige rose to another level throughout the Qianyuan Dynasty; his name was known to all.
With the new emperor ascending the throne, rewards were naturally bestowed upon the civil and military officials. Even the two princes, Jiang Chengfeng and Jiang Yifeng, were no exception, both being granted noble titles. Though they had gone through a contest of wits and strength, it had not harmed the bond between the three brothers.
Shen Yi was naturally among those rewarded. At Jiang Chunfeng's behest, he was named the Unrivaled King, becoming the dynasty's first king of non-imperial blood in a thousand years. This alone showed Jiang Chunfeng's trust in him. For a time, Shen Yi basked in boundless glory; the road before his residence was packed with carriages and horses, all belonging to high-ranking officials and nobles eager to forge ties with him.
"Looks like being the Unrivaled King isn't easy either. You're nearly as busy as my imperial brother."
At the evening banquet, Jiang Miaoyi teased Shen Yi. She had arrived that morning and had not seen him until dinnertime. He had spent the entire day dealing with visitors, only now gaining a brief moment of leisure.
"If I'd known this would happen, I wouldn't have accepted Your Majesty's reward. I was much more at ease back in the sect."
Shen Yi complained helplessly, drawing a burst of soft laughter from the three women. They had spent much of this time together and had become extremely close, but seeing Shen Yi rushing about all day made them feel somewhat distressed for him as well.
"Unrivaled King, Your Majesty requests your presence in the palace. There is an