328: Chapter 215, By Any ans Necessary!
328: Chapter 215, By Any ans Necessary!
For a lot of n, having milk ans having a mother.
No milk ans having a godmother.
Phoenix couldn’t stand such a hooligan way of chatting; her face flushed red and her eyes were almost dripping water as she looked at Tang Fei and said, “Why didn’t you say that in front of everyone just now?”
“I didn’t dare,” Tang Fei said with an honest face.
Just kidding, if Zhong Daolong was there and heard Tang Fei calling Phoenix his own mother, Zhong Daolong could have had him executed on the spot.
If Phoenix is the mother, doesn’t that make Zhong Daolong the grandfather?
Zhong Daolong probably wouldn’t want to be that grandfather.
“Your courage isn’t that small, is it?” Phoenix said with a slight smile on her lips, squinting at Tang Fei.
“To be born Phoenix’s man, to die Phoenix’s dead…
Can you just blabber such things?”
“Ah?
What’s wrong with saying that?” Tang Fei asked in shock and sorrow, “My wholehearted patriotic love is being questioned by Her Highness the Princess…
I can’t live this way.”
“Are you talking about the nation?”
“Of course, what else?” Tang Fei retorted.
“…”
“Alright, alright, since you don’t want to refer to the nation, then I’ll admit I was talking about you, okay?” Tang Fei said with a chuckle.
Phoenix actually nodded, looking like a teachable child and replied, “That’s more like it.”
“…”
So this ti, it was Phoenix’s turn to burst out laughing.
At last, she won over Tang Fei in this teasing exchange, lifting her spirits as she voiced out, “Congratulations, Deputy Captain Tang.”
“It’s just a deputy captain, what’s there to congratulate?”
“Oh, you think the position is too small?
Why didn’t you say so earlier?”
“Thunder and dew are both the grace of the King; am I the kind of person to be choosy?” Tang Fei said with an upright look, “I am a brick of Phoenix, to be moved wherever needed.”
Phoenix gave Tang Fei a sidelong glance, clearly understanding the insincerity in his serious words.
“The position of Deputy Captain of the Imperial Guard is not very high-ranking, but it is very important.
The Imperial Guard is the Royal Guard, the Royal Family’s most trusted and reliant protective force.
They are known as the last line of defense for royal safety.”
“Father appointed you as the Deputy Captain of the Imperial Guard partly because you are still a student at White Crane Academy, and for now, you can’t actually join the Imperial Guard to work.
Thus, this is just a nominal title for now, rely an extra salary.”
“But once you graduate from White Crane Academy, you would have gained years of experience in this deputy captain’s position.
With the skills and experience accrued, when deployed, naturally, a promotion is expected.”
“At that ti, whether you go to another departnt, join the military, or continue to work in the Imperial Guard, there’s a chance to take on a full leadership position.”
“The Imperial Guard is the Royal Guard, an important protective force directly under the royal command.
If necessary, you could directly lead an investigation team or security activity…”
“For instance, if my elder brother goes on a state visit, you could be put in charge of all his security, responsible for all his safety issues.”
Tang Fei’s eyes lit up imdiately as he asked, “If Her Highness the Princess were to travel, could I be in charge of all the security?”
Phoenix surveyed Tang Fei with a sly smile, her eyes playful, “As long as I agree, that shouldn’t be a problem…
but I still have so concerns.”
“What concerns?”
“I’m worried about soone harboring their own agenda.”
Tang Fei, hit right in his feelings, retorted angrily, “What do you think I am?
How could I do such a thing?
You should ask around; there are two phrases on Hate Mountain specifically used to describe .”
“Which two phrases?”
“Ice pure and jade clean is Tang Fei, chaos under the willow wielding sway.”
“…”
Seeing Phoenix at a loss for words, Tang Fei smiled and said, “No matter how important this position is, I think it at least brings closer to you…
If I beco the Deputy Captain of the Imperial Guard, can I co and go freely in Phoenix Palace?”
“Yes,” Phoenix nodded and said, “In theory, it is possible.
However, you won’t be able to enter so critical areas.
Those are specifically managed by Chen Feng Lei’s people.”
“Isn’t Chen Feng Lei just in charge of the Imperial Guard?” Tang Fei asked curiously.
“The Imperial Guard is a vast system with several branches, each with its distinct responsibilities.
Once you join, you’ll understand…” Phoenix said, “Each branch has its range of authority; they can’t be deployed at will.
Only under special circumstances is inter-departntal collaboration possible.”
“Which branch would I be assigned to?” Tang Fei looked at Phoenix and asked, “Could I specifically serve Her Highness the Princess?”
Phoenix shook her head, “I don’t wish for you to serve specifically.”
“Why?” Tang Fei asked curiously.
“Because being with more important people will provide you with greater developnt opportunities.
I can’t give you much, nor can I help you much.”
Phoenix knew that Tang Fei did not understand the key point, so she explained patiently, “I also don’t suggest that you stay beside my father.
With Chen Fenglei by his side, an old man who has served him for many years….”
“Father trusts him extrely, and if you were to go and accomplished nothing, it would be fine, but if Father wanted to favor you, conflicts would arise between you.
At that ti, life would beco very difficult….”
“So what do you an?”
“I think my elder brother quite appreciates you.
He is the Crown Prince and the future King…” Phoenix turned to Tang Fei and continued, “If you could work by his side and gain his full trust, then in the future…
the possibilities would be limitless.”
“I understand your point.” Tang Fei looked at Phoenix and said quietly, “I know you an they are important, but I feel they are not as important as you are.”
“…”
This guy really had guts!
This was the Phoenix Palace, and there were many palace maids and guards watching, how could he dare say such a thing?
Tang Fei said cheerfully, “We shouldn’t stay here too long.
I should head back…
I’m planning to check on Little Fatty, do you want to co?”
“I won’t go,” Phoenix shook her head.
She indeed wanted to go out with Tang Fei, but such actions would only bring him trouble and make so people in the palace dislike him even more.
After Tang Fei’s efforts over this period, their relationships had just started to improve, and Phoenix did not want to push him back into that dangerous position.
“You go back first; I’ll find ti to visit.”
“Okay.” Tang Fei nodded and asked, “Should soone help send my Golden Armored Qilin to Bai Lu?”
“Don’t worry.
My elder brother will arrange everything.
They will safely bring it back from where they picked it up.”
“I’m leaving.”
“Okay.” Phoenix nodded and instructed, “Be careful.”
“I will,” Tang Fei said.
Tang Fei left the Phoenix Palace, did not go to see Little Fatty, but instead took nurous detours to ensure no one was following him.
After that, he went to the eting place he had agreed upon with the old man.
“How did it go?” the old man asked upon seeing Tang Fei, “What did Zhong Daolong suddenly summon you to the palace for?”
“When Philip left, he wanted a new type of material to take back.
Zhong Daolong said he didn’t have it, so he asked to show him the Golden Armored Qilin…”
Tang Fei looked at the old man and said, “I can tell that Zhong Daolong is desperate for this new type of material.
He will definitely find ways to force the Lu Family to hand over their core technology…”
“I don’t understand why you let Si Yu give that type of material initially?
You should know, once such things co into the world, they will attract the covetousness of various forces…
but you still did it…”
Tang Fei pondered and looked at the old man, suddenly having a guess, and asked aloud, “Are you trying to drag the Lu Family down?”
The old man nodded and said, “I want to make them feel oppressed, to experience the pain and agony of being plundered…”
“This isn’t the first ti they’ve been through such situations, right?
Will they stand against the Royal Family because of this?” Tang Fei asked aloud.
He knew the wisdom of these large family clans in surviving, putting safety first and profit foremost.
When safety and interests collide, they would prioritize their own safety.
As long as their safety was assured, they would greedily seize any possible benefits.
The one thing they ponder every day is how to safely gain benefits, which would further the growth and everlasting prosperity of their family.
“This ti won’t be the case, but what about next ti?
Or the ti after that?” the old man said aloud.
“There will co a ti when they can’t bear it anymore…”
“Additionally, so matters aren’t simply ended by their reluctance.
If so people from the Lu Family stand up in resistance, what about the Royal Family?
The Royal Family has always been suspicious and cautious, even trying to weaken you; can the Lu Family still accept it?”
Tang Fei looked at the old man and said, “The Lu Family is your family, your holand…”
“So what?”
“That’s too dangerous.”
“What isn’t dangerous?” the old man retorted.
“You know what I an,” Tang Fei said, his eyes intense as he spoke.
The old man fell silent for a mont and then said, “You should also understand, what we are attempting is extrely difficult, akin to ‘reaching for the moon’; it’s almost an impossible mission…”
“Just the two of us have no chance at all; this is a suicidal attack, even more foolish than ‘an ant trying to shake a tree’…
If the Lu Family helps…
our chances would greatly increase.”
“I’ve been away from ho for too long and am not welcod; the resources I can mobilize are too scarce…”
“I know, it’s cruel.
I have beco ruthless in seeking revenge.
I have even conspired against my own family…”
“As long as we can win, I am willing to do anything, anything at all.”
The old man looked at Tang Fei and said solemnly, “I hope you feel the sa.”
“…”
(ps: It’s the end of the month, got a monthly ticket?)
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