Lan'er Palace, on Zhengyang Road.

Zero followed Wayne through the palace avenue of five steps, one post, ten steps and one sentry, and came to the luxurious and solemn palace of Chaowen. Along the way, I dizzy and looked at the splendid and majestic Bei Que Zhu Palace, my heart was full of shock, the carved beams and paintings of Qionglou Yuyu were magnificently presented in front of me, walking in it made people's hearts spontaneously give birth to a heroic righteousness, involuntarily raised their heads and stood tall, and walked forward.

There were guards in front of him who entered the temple to report, and after hearing the announcement, Zero followed Wayne to step into the palace of Chaowen. On the throne, Emperor Videlier was sitting on his knees, wearing a crown and royal robes, with a calm and dignified expression in his eyes. On the side of him is Queen Diria sitting on the side, with proper makeup, quiet and virtuous, and under the throne are the various royal ministers standing upright without smiling.

Wayne walked vigorously in front of Zero in his armor, and knelt down on one knee in front of the throne under the gaze of the courtiers, and Zero also knelt on one knee.

"General Wayne Crete, see His Majesty the Emperor. Wayne said in a respectful voice.

Videlier smiled and beckoned to Wayne, "Please, General Wayne." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Wayne stood up respectfully, and Zero followed suit, standing beside Wayne, bowing his head slightly, and not saying a word.

"This is the Admiral's son, Jeno Crete? Videlier said to Wayne as he stared at Jano.

"Indeed, it is a dog. Wayne saluted Videlier.

Zero Wenyan took a half step forward, bent down and bowed without humility or arrogance, and said, "Jeno sees His Majesty the Emperor." ”

"Good...... is young, not arrogant or impatient, he is a material that can be made, and Admiral Wayne has such a son, which is really a blessing to the family. Videlier said to Wayne with a smile on his face.

Wayne bowed slightly, and replied in a calm voice: "Where, my subordinates are not at home all the year round because of military affairs, and the dogs are slightly underdisciplined, and I, as a father, am also out of responsibility." ”

"Hahaha...... In fact, I also heard about the incident two days ago, although Jeno is young and frivolous, and his behavior is rude, but it is also excusable, and Admiral Wayne has already brought him to the door to apologize, I think this matter will be revealed. Videlier said, looking at Pency, who was present.

Peng Xi hurriedly stepped forward and saluted and said: "Your Majesty is wise, this incident itself is because the subordinates did not discipline the rebels in the family well, so they offended General Wayne's children, and if I want to apologize, it should be me who apologize to General Wayne." ”

"The earl is serious, you and I have to discipline the children in the family well, so as to establish a good atmosphere for the children of the nobles of the imperial capital, and also to cultivate excellent offspring for the empire. Wayne returned the salute with a sideways look.

"Okay, okay...... Videlier persuaded him, "both of you are the pillars of my Denos Empire, so there's no need to dwell on some trivial matters. Now that it's a trivial matter, don't mention it anymore, and concentrating on serving the country is what you should worry about more. ”

"Follow Your Majesty's teachings. Wayne and Pency replied respectfully in unison.

Zero looked at the few people who complimented each other in the court, and couldn't help but laugh in his heart, and said in his heart that these people were full of officialdom and could adapt freely.

Videlier nodded, then calmed his expression, and said solemnly to the courtiers seated: "Today's court is mainly to reward General Wayne. In previous years, in order to protect his family and defend the country and strictly abide by military discipline, General Wayne left home to fight and rarely returned to the capital. At the same time, he also won many victories for the empire, and did not taste defeat for several years. Now that he has repelled the invasion of the demons in the cracks of the different dimensions in the border pass, he has returned to the dynasty in triumph, and has made great contributions to the protection of the civilians of the empire. ”

Hearing this, Wayne saluted respectfully: "For the sake of the people of the empire and the glory of Denoth, Wayne has no regrets, he only wants his family to be healthy and happy, and other subordinates are not extravagant." ”

"General Wayne is too humble," said Empress Diria, who was sitting on the sidelines, "You have contributed a lot to the empire, and if you don't reward it well, won't the empire be blamed by the people for not rewarding and punishing well, no matter what kind of reward you have, you and your family should accept it." ”

Hearing this, Wayne didn't say too much, and directly bent down and saluted: "Your Majesty the Emperor Xie, Your Royal Highness the Empress." ”

"It's so boring, let's end it quickly......" Zero complained in his heart, opened his mouth slightly to yawn and held back.

Videlier and Diria glanced at each other, and then Videlier looked at Wayne and said, "General Wayne has been running around for many years, fighting on the battlefield, and working tirelessly and bravely for the Lordnos country. Now he is named the generalissimo of the country, rewarded with treasures and gold, and then rewarded Ledong City as a fief and managed by a good life. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Wayne listened to the reward and said to Videlier in a respectful voice.

"And ......," a smile suddenly appeared on Videlier's face.

The courtiers around were all restless in a low voice, after all, being appointed as a high-ranking official, rewarding ten thousand gold and receiving a fief is already a duke-level reward, which has long exceeded the ordinary reward, but I didn't expect that there would be a reward after these. Everyone tacitly understood that the status of the first family of Denos was none other than Crete.

Empress Diria clapped her hands lightly, signaling the courtiers to be quiet, and after the hall returned to Sunning, she spoke: "This final reward is discussed between Your Majesty and the palace, and it is also for the prosperity of the royal family and the Cretan family. ”

Zero and Wayne both frowned when they heard this, and Zero's heart began to beat wildly, shouting in his heart that it was not good, and then silently prayed in his heart.

"Here, Lone announces that the marriage will be given to the Cretan family, and from now on, Jeno Crete and Princess Isley will be engaged, and the marriage contract will be completed when the two are adults!"

"What!" cried out in Zero's heart, his face drooping so bitterly that he couldn't distinguish his expression.

The courtiers were in an uproar, and everyone looked at the Wayne father and son who were standing in front of them and cast envious glances, marrying the royal family, which undoubtedly gave the Cretan family a chance to become the royal family of Dnoth. The status of the Cretan family in the Denos Empire was already in full swing, and now it is married to the royal family, and its status as the first family of Denos is unshakable.

"It's still happening, it's still happening!" Zero stood there with his head bowed, gritting his teeth and trembling uncontrollably, "What kind of sin have I created? I was inexplicably resurrected to this world, and I was arranged by someone to arrange my fate like this before I could start my new life...... My feelings, my life, my family...... Why, why ......"

Wayne stood there and didn't say a word, he looked down at Zero, who was trembling slightly, and was deep in thought, his heart was mixed.

"General Wayne, you...... What do you think?" asked Videlier with a slight tone and a pair of eyes fixed on the silent Wayne when the hall was quiet again, his voice calm mixed with gloom.

Wayne slowly raised his hand and saluted Videlier with an expressionless face, "Your Majesty...... Thank you for the reward from His Majesty the Emperor. ”

Videlier looked at Wayne as he was rewarded, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Wait a minute!"

A voice suddenly echoed in the quiet hall, and Zero raised his head and raised his hands and shouted, and everyone's eyes focused on the little boy.

Videlier looked at Zero expressionlessly, only to see Zero say to him with an embarrassed smile on his face, "This ...... Not so good......"

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were in an uproar.

"This kid is really ignorant......"

"He's rebelling against the king! If he is blamed......

"How many people can't ask for such a good thing. ”

"Alas...... General Wayne was indeed negligent......"

"Shh......h Say less. ”

......

Seeing that Videlier's face was gloomy, Wayne quickly knelt down on one knee and said, "I hope Your Highness will atone for your sins......"

Zero also hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Royal Highness the Emperor, I mean...... This decision, too...... It's too hasty, and it's a bit unacceptable...... Besides, Her Royal Highness and I are still too young, and we have not yet completed our studies, so we are talking about marriage at such a young age...... I'm afraid it's not appropriate. The most important thing is that I am just an ordinary person among the insignificant beings, how can He De marry the noble princess as his wife!"

"Your Majesty, Tong Yan is unscrupulous, I'm afraid that Jeno will be too excited to hear the news suddenly, and if there is a number of rudeness, I hope that Your Majesty will atone for his sins. Wayne explained, grimacingly.

The hall suddenly fell silent, and everyone was silent, some people glanced at Videlier on the throne from time to time, and Diria on the side, everyone was waiting for the emperor to deal with this matter.

"Hahahaha...... Videlier suddenly changed his cold expression and laughed, "General Wayne is serious, and Jeno is also straightforward, this is very much like you, like you, hahahaha......"

Wayne looked at Videlier laughing out loud and breathed a sigh of relief, and his face laughed as well.

Zero still stared at the gorgeous carpet under his feet, a layer of fine sweat oozing from his forehead and he didn't wipe it, and kept the same posture just now.

Videlier smiled and looked at Zero and said: "Jeno, you don't have to be nervous, Lone can understand your current mood, marrying the princess is a very honorable thing, Lone hopes you don't have too much pressure." Your father is away all the year round, and you must have little communication with him, but you should have heard from the people around you, what kind of wealthy family is your family, and what a respected leader your father is, you must not be presumptuous, you are absolutely worthy of Princess Isery, and ......"

Videlier said and glanced at Dyria, and then he continued, "This matter is the result of a rigorous discussion between Lone and the Queen, and many aspects have been considered...... Iselle is Lone's most beloved daughter, and Lone wants to find her a lifelong lover, and we can see that she has a crush on you, so we decided to marry you both. In Lone's view, you are the only one in your generation who is worthy of Lone's most beloved daughter, and only you have the ability to take care of her, you ...... Got it?"

Zero didn't say anything, still kneeling on one knee in a saluting position, his head bowed, his thick hair obscuring the side of his face, no one could see his expression.

Wayne whispered to Zero, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

Zero opened his mouth slightly, then closed it again, exhaling through his nose. He still didn't look up, but said "Your Majesty" in an indifferent tone.

Videlier and Diria smiled when they heard Zero's words.

"Okay, that's the end of today's court, let's retreat. ”

Wayne withdrew from the Chaowen Hall and walked to Zhengyang Road with an expressionless face, and all the courtiers around him stepped forward to congratulate Wayne, who reluctantly smiled and responded one by one.

Walking to the palace gate, the ministers dispersed one after another, Wayne looked down at the silent Zero beside him, and sighed slightly.

"Admiral Wayne," Nadeseken saw that Wayne was not beside him, so he stepped forward and congratulated with a smile, "Congratulations to the Admiral, today's reward is not only an increase in rank, but also a marriage with my royal family, which is really a memorable day for the Denoth Empire." ”

Wayne saw the person who came, and responded with a salute: "Prince Nadeseken, I dare not take the commemoration seriously, but it is entrusted to His Majesty the Emperor's blessing, and we, as subordinates, can only serve this honor well......"

"Hahaha......" Nader Seken chuckled twice, and looked down at Zero who was standing aside, only to see Zero was silent with his head down, his thick hair covering his eyes

Nader Seken looked at Zero and nodded and said to Wayne: "Don't be surprised, Admiral Wayne's children are really extraordinary." ”

Wayne smiled and said, "The prince is falsely praised, he is young and ignorant, and he almost collided with His Majesty in the court just now, it is really my poor discipline." ”

"The admiral's words are serious, young people are strong-blooded, and it is common for them to be straightforward and fast-talking, so that Lang can talk extraordinary, and I think he will definitely achieve extraordinary things in the future. Nader Seken praised Zero.

A smile tugged at the corner of Wayne's mouth and said, "Then it's up to the prince's good words." ”

"Hahaha...... I will definitely go to the government to pay a good visit to the general another day, and I will take my leave first. Nader Seken smiled and nodded to Wayne before turning to leave.

Wayne watched Nader Secon leave, then said to Zero, "Let's go back too" and walked out of the palace gate. Zero didn't speak, still following him with a blank face.