Looking at Wang Yue, who remained silent, the two felt uneasy.
The more silent they were, the more uneasy they felt. Bai Chengfei was a little better off, since he had met Wang Yue before and knew that he was similar in personality.
However, Duan Yingxiong was finding it hard to keep up, feeling extremely uneasy.
After waiting for a long time without seeing the young master, he couldn't help but whisper, "Commander Wang, does the young master not want to see us? My Duan Clan has never done anything to target the young master..."
"Don't worry, the young master is just busy with official duties, so you two will have to wait a while. If you're busy, you can go back first," Wang Yue said with a smile, looking completely at ease.
Holy crap!
Upon hearing this, Duan Yingxiong immediately jumped up in anger.
What a joke! Even if he's stupid, he knows now is not the time to leave. If he leaves now, he's probably dead.
If they were unsure of the Crown Prince's strength before, now he has no doubt whatsoever that it is beyond everyone's imagination.
He chuckled dryly, "The young master is busy with official duties, we'll wait a while, even until dawn!"
wait!
We have to wait!
I'd rather die than wait!
"Your Highness!"
After quite a while, Lin Yi finally arrived.
" Duan Yingxiong Duan Clan from Cloud and Mist Mountain pay their respects to the Crown Prince!"
" Wang Chengfei of the White Sand River pays respects to the Crown Prince!"
Despite the prince being half a day late, Duan Yingxiong and his companion dared not complain at all. Instead, they greeted him with smiles and approached him respectfully.
Lin Yi nodded slightly and smiled, "No need to be so polite. You two are from prominent families in Xiliang Commandery. Your presence at my Prefectural Governor's residence today is truly an honor."
His gaze swept over the two men. Although they appeared calm, he could still see the deep fear in their eyes. Clearly, his actions had frightened them.
Now that I've come here, I'm probably genuinely afraid.
"Not at all, Your Highness is the one who is truly of the highest rank!"
"Your Highness is too kind. It is our honor to meet you."
The two flattered him.
Lin Yi shook his head slightly and sighed, "I'm sorry for neglecting you both. I've encountered too many things today, so I'm quite frightened and feel completely weak."
Forehead!
The two men's lips twitched. The prince had killed tens of thousands of people in one go, and now he actually said he was frightened. This was really too outrageous.
As expected of the Crown Prince, he certainly doesn't play by the rules.
However, the Crown Prince's words might be directed at the current chaos. Zhuo Feifan's affairs cannot be kept from the Crown Prince; the two of them had also gone there back then.
Bitter!
Wang Chengfei took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness has worked so hard for my Xiliang Commandery, I can't bear to see it. This is a gift I've prepared for you!"
Without further hesitation, he immediately had his gifts brought up.
Several large chests were filled with gold and silver treasures, worth a full 100,000 taels of silver, which was half of his family fortune.
He knew in his heart that it was better to offer help in times of need than to add to someone's already good fortune.
The Crown Prince's career is just starting now, which is undoubtedly the time when he needs money the most. If he waits until he is fully capable, he will no longer need my help.
Now is the perfect time to offer timely assistance.
Seeing so much gold and silver jewelry, Lin Yi smiled. Regardless of whether this person was truly loyal, the gift was more than enough to satisfy him.
One hundred thousand taels of silver is a large sum even in Northern Liang City, let alone in Xiliang Commandery, where it is an even greater fortune. Now that Wang Chengfei has offered it up, he truly has a kind heart.
He smiled and said, "I am truly unworthy of this honor. I, the young master, have sworn never to take a single penny from the common people. Lord Wang, you are putting me in a difficult position."
Forehead!
Wang Chengfei was utterly defeated by the prince's shamelessness. This oath seemed absurd; were you sure you really swore it?
etc!
Lord Wang?
His eyes lit up. What did this mean? He didn't hold any official position.
Looking up, he saw Lin Yi smiling at him, saying softly, "Since Lord Wang is willing to do his part for the people of Xiliang Commandery, I hereby appoint you as the magistrate of the White Sand River County, responsible for assisting the Prefectural Governor's Office in governing Xiliang Commandery. Are you willing?"
Magistrate of the White Sand River County?
Wang Chengfei's eyes lit up. In this way, he would officially have an official identity, which was much more reliable than his previous identity as the head of a powerful family.
The key point is that this person was appointed by the Crown Prince, which means they have become his person and their status has changed instantly.
Why not?
He solemnly straightened his clothes, bowed deeply, and respectfully said, " Wang Chengfei, Magistrate of the White Sand River County, pays respects to the Heir Apparent!"
Hahaha!
Lin Yi laughed heartily. "A wise man knows when to yield. This Wang Chengfei is indeed a smart man; he can be used as a tool."
"Please get up quickly, we're on the same side now."
We're on the same side!
Wang Chengfei was overjoyed, while Duan Yingxiong was dumbfounded. "What about us?"
He gritted his teeth and had his gifts brought over. He knelt on one knee and said, "Your Highness, Duan Yingxiong has long admired Northern Liang. Now that Your Highness has graced Xiliang Commandery with your presence, my Duan Clan is willing to serve you with utmost loyalty!"
He had figured it out: since he couldn't beat the prince, he would just have to rely on him.
There's nothing shameful about siding with a powerful person!
Lin Yi glanced at Duan Yingxiong; this guy was a bit less cunning than Wang Chengfei. He nodded and said, "Very well, very well. In that case, I'll make you the magistrate of Cloud and Mist Mountain County, responsible for managing all affairs of Cloud and Mist Mountain. You'll also assist me in governing Xiliang Commandery. In the future, Xiliang Commandery will be famous All Under Heaven, and your names will surely be All Under Heaven!"
He said the last sentence to both of them.
Grunt!
The two swallowed hard. If that were true, it would be a stroke of good fortune, after all, it would All Under Heaven.
"Your Highness, rest assured, we will certainly do our utmost to assist you and contribute to the defense of Xiliang Commandery."
"Haha, no problem at all!"
After a detailed discussion, the two left satisfied. Before leaving, Lin Yi gave them a return gift, which was the legendary potato that could yield 3,000 catties per mu.
Once outside the prefect's residence, Duan Yingxiong slumped onto a stone bench, exhaling heavily and cursing, "Which bastard said the young master is ignorant and incompetent? Standing in front of him, I felt like I was about to be killed at any moment. Is that what you call ignorant and incompetent?"
Damn it, anyone who says that is blind.
Wang Chengfei also let out a long sigh, saying, "This is the true aura of a ruthless hero. Killing is merely a means to an end in his eyes, so how many people he kills doesn't affect the Crown Prince's mind at all. As for you and me, in the Crown Prince's eyes, we are just people with some use. What a fine Heir of Northern Liang!"
He knew in his heart that the two of them had now become the Crown Prince's two knives, and would inevitably become the sharp blades for the Crown Prince to clean up Xiliang Commandery in the future.
This is why the two of them survived; they were of use to others.
"Well, never mind all that, being alive is the most important thing."
Duan Yingxiong was speechless, because he also felt that Wang Chengfei was right; the two of them had escaped death.
Looking at the basket of potatoes beside him, he couldn't help but mutter, "If this stuff really yields 3,000 catties per mu, then it's not unacceptable. The young master wouldn't lie to an honest man, would he?"