Wang Yang thanked the Prince of Badong without betraying a thing, then added:
"Besides the rewards, Your Highness also promised to grant me a request-"
The Prince of Badong declared grandly:
"Name it!"
"I returned to Jingzhou alone, without any Guards. I would ask for several skilled men from the Prince's Residence to protect me."
The Prince of Badong froze.
"You... that's your request?"
"Of course. I'm not like Your Highness, able to keep ten thousand men at bay with a blade in hand. These are times that call for fighting men. How can I rest easy without capable warriors at my side?"
The Prince of Badong was instantly overjoyed!
His delight surpassed even what he had felt before!
Gaining a Kongming was a joy. Gaining a Kongming who had nothing to hide and could put his mind at ease was joy upon joy!
Hearing this, Kong Changyu also felt even more reassured.
Hands on his hips, the Prince of Badong called out in triumphant satisfaction:
"Someone! Send word to Jiao Shirong! Assign a squad of Imperial Guards to Wang Yang! Skilled men!"
He paused briefly, then turned his back to Wang Yang and gave Kong Changyu a meaningful look.
"See to it yourself."
Kong Changyu understood. He rose and answered:
"I'll go at once. I will select only elite, trustworthy men to serve at Young Master Wang's command."
Wang Yang said:
"Sorry for the trouble, Master Kong. But my house is small, and as for where they'll stay..."
"Rest assured, Young Master. I will make suitable arrangements."
After Kong Changyu left, the Prince of Badong draped an arm over Wang Yang's shoulder.
"Finding your house too small? Shall I give you a new residence?"
Everyone present burned with envy!
Wang Yang turned nothing down. "That would be wonderful!"
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