Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 213 - 151: Triumphant News (Part 3)

The Emperor gave the order for Xiao Zhan to set out immediately for the National Gate to defend against the Turkic threat.

Xiao Zhan accepted the decree, not daring to delay; he only had time for a single glance at Xiao Ran before boarding the flying beast provided by the Demon Suppression Bureau, speeding day and night towards the National Gate.

That same day.

The Emperor issued another edict, granting Xiao Ran the title of Little Prince.

The news spread.

And caused an uproar throughout the land.

Little Prince, Little Prince—this title had previously only been used by those who admired Xiao Zhan and envied Xiao Ran’s birth, a sort of flattering address towards Xiao Ran.

Now, the Emperor had personally bestowed the title.

Though the name was the same, the status was utterly different. With the title of Little Prince, Xiao Ran could freely enter and leave the Imperial City, and every month had three opportunities to enter the Academy. Aside from three floors that were off limits, he could visit any other floor as he wished.

This distinguished honor—

Was almost equivalent to the identity of a Prince. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

The Emperor was determined to set Xiao Zhan’s mind at ease, treating Xiao Ran as a beloved son within the Dragon Capital, ensuring that nothing would befall him. This also enabled Xiao Zhan to devote himself fully to resisting the Turkic advance and guaranteed the safety of the Great Tang Gate.

"Dong’Er, thank you for taking care of me all this time."

After sending off Xiao Zhan, Xiao Ran instructed his subordinates to escort him to Zhenbei Prison.

At this moment, it was Jiang Feng’s shift on duty.

Jiang Feng clearly felt the presence of an Innate Powerhouse silently watching over Xiao Ran from behind. It was evident that the Emperor had not only given Xiao Ran his title, but had also dispatched an Imperial Tributor to stand guard at Xiao Ran’s side all twelve hours of the day.

It made sense.

Now, with the Turkic incursion and southern Rebel Faction in turmoil, the realm was in chaos. The Emperor needed Xiao Zhan to resist the Turkic threat—how could he allow Xiao Ran to fall into danger and affect the war at the National Gate?

In other words—

This time, anyone who dared harm Xiao Ran—

Would not even require Xiao Zhan’s intervention.

The Emperor would find a way to implicate them, and would rather wrongfully kill a thousand than ever let a single threat slip by.

"There’s no need for thanks between us. Besides, the Immortal Master from Yun Gui Sect said your injuries haven’t fully healed, especially your Vitality and Heart Vein—they’re still damaged. You shouldn’t be exerting yourself. Better to remain in the Imperial City; if you wish to see me, send word and I will come to you."

Han Dong replied.

"Mm, I know. I just wanted to see you. Oh, by the way, is Jiang Feng still here? I’d like to see him."

Xiao Ran suddenly brought up Jiang Feng.

A faint look of concern flashed through Han Dong’s eyes.

Had Xiao Ran come to see her, or to interrogate Jiang Feng?

On the surface, Han Dong gave orders to her subordinates: "Go call Prison Chief Jiang over, tell him the Little Prince wishes to see him."

"Yes!"

Chief Wang went to summon Jiang Feng.

"Your servant greets the Little Prince and Lord Director of the Prison."

Jiang Feng bowed respectfully.

"Jiang Feng, do you know your crime?"

Upon seeing Jiang Feng, Xiao Ran demanded angrily.

Jiang Feng wore a baffled expression, involuntarily glancing at Han Dong; seeing Han Dong’s permission in her eyes, he replied, "I acknowledge my crime."

"Hmph, to admit your guilt means you still have some sense of shame!"

"But that doesn’t make you any less hopeless."

Xiao Ran rose to his feet, hands clasped behind his back, seeking to wield his status and rank to pressure Jiang Feng.

"I await the Little Prince’s judgment."

Jiang Feng followed Xiao Ran’s lead.

"I don’t even care to punish you. I only want you to know—last time, when I sent someone to find you, you chose cowardice and hid away rather than come forth. Someone like you—how can you continue being Dong’Er’s brother? I advise you to watch yourself in the future. Don’t go around telling people Dong’Er is your sister. Get out of my sight!"

Xiao Ran rebuked angrily.

"Yes!"

Jiang Feng was briefly stunned, then understood, and silently left, returning to his post.

Then he checked the Fortune Point changes.

Now with Xiao Zhan dispatched to defend against the Turkic threat and Xiao Ran’s deep disdain for him, the danger stemming from Xiao Ran and Xiao Zhan’s relationship seemed, at this moment, truly resolved.