With affairs in the Star Luo Empire settled, Qian Xunyi prepared to return triumphantly to the capital. Zhu Tiancai followed Qian Xunyi back to Spirit Hall. At their parting, Dai Tianfeng led the Eight Banners' officials out to see Qian Xunyi off.
Before Dai Tianfeng, Zhu Tianming said to Zhu Tiancai, "Little sister, forget your past. Forget that clown. From now on, serve the Pope well. Only then can our House Zhu flourish in the Star Luo Empire for generations."
Zhu Tiancai said, "Brother, I understand. I forgot that door-knocking clown long ago."
Dai Tianfeng's eyelids twitched wildly. He nearly cursed aloud. What do you mean, saying that right in front of me...
Endure. I have to endure... Dai Tianfeng clenched his fists and pretended he had heard nothing.
At last, Qian Xunyi returned triumphantly to the capital. Dai Tianfeng felt that he could finally breathe easy.
In the imperial court, just as he was about to take his seat on the dragon throne.
Zhu Tianming, leader of the Eight Banners' newly risen nobility, stepped forward from below and reminded him, "His Highness the Clown Crown Prince, you cannot sit on that dragon throne yet!"
Dai Tianfeng froze. He had sat on that dragon throne for so many years, and now he was not allowed to sit on it?
Luo Yiming stepped forward and reminded him, "Your Highness Dai Tianfeng, have you forgotten? Only after you go to Spirit Hall for your coronation in three months can you officially become His Majesty the Clown Emperor of our Tartar Star Luo. Before then, you can only be considered the Clown Crown Prince."
Dai Tianfeng's mouth twitched. He had been the Star Luo Emperor for decades, yet overnight he had become a crown prince. What kind of nonsense was this??
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