Three days later, an event shook the Tiangui Kingdom to its core.
The Fourth Prince,
From then on, all the storms surrounding the battle for the Crown Prince's position became history. Although the clan of the First Prince
Now that Ye Dai had perished in the Labyrinth world, all this so-called power naturally became like passing clouds.
To ensure the stability of Crown Prince Ye Rong's position, the royal family initiated a purge of the forces belonging to Ye Dai's mother's clan. The backing behind the Second Prince, Ye Qiao, also gradually faded from the Royal Capital.
This was done to bolster the Crown Prince's momentum, clear obstacles from his path, and pave the way for his future!
With the Crown Prince now firmly established, all opposing forces no longer had a reason to exist. These poisonous tumors naturally had to be eliminated.
Now, Ye Rong, that true gold, had finally emerged from the yellow sands, shining brilliantly.
The first thing Crown Prince Ye Rong did was to reward his loyal supporters.
As his greatest benefactor, Jiang Chen was nominated by Ye Rong to be conferred the rank of Second-Rank Noble, enjoying the privileges befitting a Second-Rank Noble in the Tiangui Kingdom.
For the Jiang family, although their influence hadn't yet reached the peak they had enjoyed back in the Eastern Kingdom, for a family that had arrived in the Tiangui Kingdom only about half a year ago, this was already an incredible achievement.
With the public conferment by the Tiangui royal family, Jiang Chen and the Jiang family finally officially entered the noble circles of the Tiangui Kingdom, becoming household names.
Rumors about the relationship between Jiang Chen and Ye Rong took on many versions, painting Jiang Chen as a figure of almost mythical capability.
However, there was no need for exaggeration. The Tian Gui Knight Order alone was enough to command the awe and respect of everyone in the Tiangui Kingdom.
As for how Jiang Chen helped Ye Rong ascend the throne, how he aided Ye Rong in eliminating other competitors within the Labyrinth world, these rumors came in countless varieties, each told as if the speaker had been there and witnessed it all firsthand.
Yet, not a single one of these rumors came close to the actual truth.
Jiang Chen naturally paid no mind to the outside chatter. Whether he was a Fourth-Rank or a Second-Rank Noble, it was simply about finding a secure place for the Jiang family.
Jiang Chen didn't have many thoughts on such worldly glory and fortune.
One day, as Jiang Chen was returning home, a gatekeeper suddenly reported, "Young Master, a member of the Dragon Tooth Guard is here to see you."
"A Dragon Tooth Guard?" Jiang Chen was momentarily surprised. "Let him in."
The Dragon Tooth Guard rarely acted alone. Could it be
When the visitor entered, Jiang Chen realized it was actually
"Young Master Chen." Upon seeing Jiang Chen after entering, Tang Long actually seemed a bit nervous, his hands fidgeting over his body as if he didn't know where to put them.
After spending two months within the Dragon Tooth Guard, he had finally found his footing. While chatting with colleagues, he often heard them speak of Jiang Chen.
However, if anyone asked him about Jiang Chen, he would usually just smile and deflect. In his colleagues' eyes, the fact that Tang Long could join the Dragon Tooth Guard and immediately attain the rank of Sixth-Rank Dragon Tooth Guard was definitely related to Jiang Chen.
But Tang Long knew clearly that, in reality, he didn't have much of a connection with Jiang Chen. Strictly speaking, he had only met Jiang Chen once. Everything that followed was just a small favor Jiang Chen had done for him.
And yet, that small favor had completely changed his life.
Therefore, deep down, Tang Long was incredibly grateful to Jiang Chen. He had been wanting to find an opportunity to visit Jiang Chen and express his gratitude.
However, hampered by his lack of funds, he had always felt a bit insecure, fearing that arriving empty-handed would make Jiang Chen and his servants look down on him.
This hesitant mindset had dragged on for two months until he finally scraped together some money, bought a few items, and gathered the courage to visit Jiang Chen.
"My, that Dragon Tooth Guard uniform really does make a difference. Your bearing is completely changed." Jiang Chen chuckled. "How is your brother doing now?"
"He... He can already walk normally. He just spent so long in a wheelchair that his constitution is still a bit weak. He needs time to gradually recover."
"Mm, that does require time for recuperation." Jiang Chen nodded, glancing at the items Tang Long had brought and smiling. "If you want to come see me, don't bring gifts next time. Otherwise, I'll have to have my people escort you right back out. You said you have a little money? Buy more things for your woman. She's a good woman; cherish her."
"Yes, yes." Tang Long nodded repeatedly.
"Mm, I'll accept the gifts this time. But don't do it again. By the way, how has it been working in the Dragon Tooth Guard for these two months?"
"It's great. My colleagues are all very polite to me." Tang Long said this with a sheepish grin, scratching his head. "Everyone assumes I'm close friends with Young Master Chen, so they all go easy on me."
Jiang Chen laughed heartily. "We've dealt with each other quite a few times, so calling us friends isn't wrong. You were recruited into the Dragon Tooth Guard by Tian Shao. That man has boundless potential. In the future, he might even aim for the position of Grand Steward of the Dragon Tooth Guard. You should stick close to him."
"Yes, I will do my job well and not bring shame to Commander Tian."
As he spoke, Tang Long suddenly remembered something. After a moment's thought, he gathered his courage. "Young Master Chen, there's something I think I should tell you."