Book of Disaster

Seeing that Bai Qi was about to break out in a cold sweat, Concubine Zhao couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Look how scared you are. Marriage is a matter of parents' orders and matchmaker's words. Think about it carefully. It's not too late to fall in love with anyone."

Bai Qi was stunned for a moment before he realized that Concubine Zhao had been teasing and joking with him.

"Stepmother!" Bai Qi called out helplessly with a wry smile on his face.

Concubine Zhao and Aunt Zhao beside her finally couldn't help laughing. It seemed that even though Bai Qi had become a martial saint, his innocent nature in Yonghe Palace had not changed at all.

In Yonghe Palace, Bai Qi had a long conversation with Concubine Zhao, and learned about the recent situation in the palace in detail. When the time was almost up, Bai Qi stood up and walked towards Taiji Hall, ready to meet the Great Yuan Emperor, which was also the first priority of his return this time.

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"Announce! Bai Qi, the youngest son of the Bai family, enter the palace to see the emperor!"

With a clear and sharp call, a eunuch dressed in cloud-patterned brocade clothes and holding a whisk spoke, his voice piercing the silence of the palace and echoing in the wide space.

Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi straightened his chest, took firm steps, and walked through the huge door of the Tai Chi Hall.

Inside the hall, the space is vast, and civil officials and military generals gather together, forming neat rows.

Civil officials were on the left, and military generals were on the right. Among them, Bai Qi caught a glimpse of his father, Bai Shixiong, also standing among the military generals.

The officials on both sides were all wearing court robes, and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

In this solemn hall sits the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. He wears a flat crown on his head and a dragon robe embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon. His eyes are like a deep pool and his aura is like a towering mountain.

"Bai Qi, come up."

The Great Yuan Emperor smiled as he spoke. His resonant voice, gentle yet majestic, echoed between heaven and earth.

"Long live my emperor, long live you."

Bai Qi hurried forward and said:

"Bai Qi listens to the announcement."

Afterwards, the chief eunuch stood with his head held high and read out the imperial edict in a loud voice:

"The Emperor of Heaven and Order proclaims that Bai Qi, the youngest son of the Bai family, single-handedly killed Zhao Xuanyi, the Martial Saint of Dayu, and cleared the southwest border of troubles, making unparalleled contributions. After deliberation by the Sixth Department, he is specially appointed as the General of Wu'an, granted the title of Earl, and a fief of 2,000 li, and is also given the title of 'Lion of the Yuan Dynasty'."

Upon hearing this reward, Bai Qi was both surprised and delighted.

'Lion of the Yuan Dynasty' is not only a supreme honor, but also a recognition of his achievements. After all, the meaning of the two words "Yuan Dynasty" is extraordinary.

He originally just wanted to return to Beijing to report on his work, but he didn't expect to receive such a generous reward.

This means that his status is far beyond that of an ordinary general, and even General Long Wei and Han Wuji and others can hardly stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Although he was extremely happy, Bai Qi quickly adjusted his mentality, stepped forward to receive the order, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I thank God for your grace. Long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"

but--

"Hehe, it feels so good!"

Bai Qi smiled inwardly and hurried forward to receive the order.

"I thank God for His grace. Long live Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"

"Mr. Bai, these are your daily clothes, formal clothes, and armor as the general of Wu'an. They are all personally selected by His Majesty. In addition, there are 2,000 gold cakes and 3,000 pieces of silk, all of which have been sent to the Bai family mansion."

Eunuch Chen stepped forward and said with a smile on his face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Eunuch."

Bai Qi smiled.

He returned to Beijing feeling refreshed. From now on, Bai Qi would become a well-known and important figure.

The trip back to Beijing made Bai Qi feel relaxed and refreshed. From this moment on, he, Bai Qi, officially became a well-known celebrity.

"Congratulations, General Bai! Congratulations, General Bai!" As soon as the awarding ceremony was over, voices of congratulations rang out in the hall. At this moment, Bai Qi became the focus of everyone's attention and became famous.

Although the old master in the crowd looked unhappy, Bai Qi's power had already been formed, and most of the civil officials and military officers had already stood on the side of the emperor and Bai Qi. Even if the old master had strongly argued in the hall, it was of no avail.

Bai Qi's father, Bai Shixiong, was smiling, his eyes full of pride and satisfaction. For him, his son's achievement was the greatest honor.

Then came the routine of court meetings and job reports. The emperor personally asked many details about the southwest war, and the ministers all showed great interest and listened attentively to the narration of the young hero of the Yuan Empire.

Walking out of the Taiji Hall, Bai Qi felt an unprecedented sense of ease and freedom. Looking at the magnificent palace, his heart was filled with pride.

This is life!

This is called time travel.

After going through so much hardship in this alien world, I finally made it through, hahahaha——

Soon, Bai Qi got on the carriage and quickly left the palace.

The wheels were rolling, and he headed along the wide road towards the Bai family mansion about half an hour later.

"Sir, the Bai family mansion is ahead." Just then, the coachman's voice came from outside the car.

"Wait a minute!" Bai Qi suddenly felt something in his heart and knocked lightly on the wall of the carriage a few times.

"Let's just park here." He suddenly decided to change his original plan.

My father was still in the Taiji Hall in the imperial court, participating in government affairs. My eldest brother had not returned yet, so there was nothing to do at home.

Bai Qi thought of Zhu Zi.

I was grateful to Zhu Zi for his help in the Black Dragon incident. Now that I return to Beijing, I should go and visit him.

Bai Qi said secretly in his heart.

"Sir, do you have other plans? How about I give you a ride and take you there directly?"

The coachman outside the carriage was also a wonderful man. When he heard that Bai Qi would not return home, he immediately knew that there were other arrangements.

"Thank you, sir, but is it necessary?"

Bai Qi smiled and politely declined.

The palace has its own rules. After all, this is not the Bai family's private carriage. Moreover, Bai Qi is now a Martial Saint, and the Temple of the Saint of Literature is also in the capital. With his current abilities, it won't take long to get from the Bai family to the Temple of the Saint of Literature.

"Then... I will go back and report. Goodbye, sir."

Bai Qi got off the carriage quickly, and the coachman in cloud-patterned brocade clothes drove the bronze carriage and quickly turned around and headed towards the capital.

"Look, it's Mr. Bai!"

As soon as Bai Qi got off the carriage, countless pedestrians on both sides of the road's eyes lit up and they immediately noticed him, and the crowd immediately swarmed over.

Bai Qi smiled slightly, stepped on the ground, and like a ghost, he disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant.

With Bai Qi's current strength, unless he intends to, it is impossible for people below the level of Martial Saint to catch his trace.

While taking off into the air, Bai Qi quickly took out the fox mask and put it on his face to change his appearance.

Bai Qi is now a well-deserved celebrity in the entire capital, and the subject of discussion on the streets. He does this to avoid some unnecessary trouble.