Age of Evolution#

Chapter 1345: Chapter 1347 Turmoil at the Engagement Ceremony_1 Chapter 1345: Chapter 1347 Turmoil at the Engagement Ceremony_1 The procession finally arrived at the entrance of the Wang Residence.

The drums and music ceased, and the people from the Kong family began to alight from their carriages.

Among those who came were Kong Qianqian and the current Prime Minister, Kong Fang.

The Parallel King Lin Xia had been waiting on the steps to greet Kong Fang.

“Haha, Prime Minister Kong, you look especially spirited today.

Is this the so-called jollity in times of joy?”

Kong Fang jovially replied, “Indeed, there is a great delight today, which you, Prince, will witness soon.”

“Of course, let’s witness it together.”

Lin Xia looked at Kong Qianqian alighting from the carriage, considering her as his future daughter-in-law.

Today, Kong Qianqian was dressed in a moon-white gown, looking ethereal and dignified.

…

As she stepped onto the platform next to the handsome Lin Fan, the two were a perfect match, a handsome boy and a beautiful girl.

The crowd proceeded into the main courtyard of the Wang Residence.

Originally, Lin Xia had intended to close the gates temporarily to provide a peaceful environment for the people inside, but Kong Fang objected, “There’s no need to close the gates.

So many citizens have come here today to witness the ceremony.

We mustn’t deprive them of the grand spectacle.”

After finishing his speech, he turned to the crowd at the entrance and asked, “Don’t you all want to see the spectacle today?”

“Yes!”

“Then leave the gates wide open.

Let everyone in.

The Emperor himself will soon be here.”

The crowd greeted this statement with a great cheer and surged inside.

Soon, the main courtyard of the Wang Residence was packed, leaving only the central plaza empty.

Lin Xia frowned slightly.

Kong Fang was treating his princely residence as if it were his own, conducting himself without any regard for Lin Xia’s opinion.

This was, after all, Lin Xia’s residence, and Kong Fang should have asked for his opinion before making such a decision.

However, as it was a day of celebration, Lin Xia didn’t want to say anything that might spoil the mood.

Despite his reluctance, he forced a smile.

A few more people wouldn’t make much of a difference; after all, it was a good day and he had nothing to hide.

The drum band took their positions and started to play joyous music.

Once the preliminary arrangements had been completed, the host took the stage.

The vice-chancellor of Dicui Peak Wenwu Academy was in charge of hosting the event.

Lin Fan’s final exam results had not yet been announced.

After all, the remains of the Star Realm beast he had produced should not have been from the beasts within the academy, so there were doubts about Lin Fan’s score.

Indeed, Lin Xia didn’t believe that his son could kill a Star Realm beast.

Therefore, he secretly approached the vice-chancellor, hoping he would declare Lin Fan’s score valid, so his son could graduate smoothly.

Last night, Lin Xia even gifted the vice-chancellor with many riches.

The vice-chancellor agreed and even agreed to host today’s event.

This put Lin Xia at ease.

Just as the vice-chancellor took the stage and was about to speak, more guests arrived.

“Grand Marshal Hu Zheng has arrived!”

Lin Xia hurriedly went to greet them.

The crowd parted, and Hu Zheng, with his son Hu Feng and his Iron Blood guards, entered.

However, these men were armed and dressed in military attire, bringing with them an intimidating air.

Only Hu Feng, the young man, was dressed as per usual.

Lin Xia’s eyebrows knitted slightly but out of politeness, he still went to greet them, “Marshal Hu, you’re a bit late today.

I’ll have to punish you with a few drinks.”

“Hahaha, Prince, indeed I am late.

I was summoned by the Emperor for some last-minute duties and will have to carry out a mission later, so I came in my work attire.

Please forgive me, Prince.”

Lin Xia laughed awkwardly, with the Emperor’s duties in question, he couldn’t possibly say anything.

Hu Zheng led his guards to a watch deck, their full armour bringing a pressing feeling to the betrothal ceremony, and the previous joyous atmosphere faded.

The vice-chancellor then coughed lightly to attract people’s attention.

“Everyone, today is a good day….”

The crowd quieted, shifting their attention to the stage.

The vice-chancellor stood in the middle, flanked by Lin Fan, in a black suit on his left, and Kong Qianqian, in a white veil on his right.

“Our Great Dahua was built on the foundation of military might.

The Emperor and the Parallel King forged their way through numerous battles…

casting a mighty empire across vast lands.”

The crowd listened intently, though they considered the vice-chancellor’s opening topic rather sober.

“Over a hundred years have passed, the Emperor still retains his martial stature, but the Parallel King of that era is no longer with us, and we are now witnessing the rise of our fourth generation.”

“Next to me stands the fourth generation of the Wang’s lineage, Lin Fan.

He is the son of our current Parallel King, Lin Xia, and is our young prince.”

The crowd diverted their gazes to Lin Fan, expressing various emotions of envy and disdain.

“The Emperor once pledged that the title of Parallel King would last for three generations.

If by the fourth generation, one failed to excel academically or militarily, they would not inherit the title.”

“This excellence has a benchmark.

As we know, Lin Fan is a student of our Dicui Peak Wenwu Academy.

A mark of success is one’s graduation score.

As we all know, the graduation exam ended ten days ago.

So, how did our student Lin Fan fare?

Let me announce it to everyone …”

A smile was slightly visible on Lin Xia’s face, completely confident about his son’s successful graduation.

“Oh!

And let’s not forget our guest of honour today, the beautiful Miss Kong Qianqian.

She is also a student of our academy, so let me announce her results”

All eyes turned to Kong Qianqian.

“Kong Qianqian is the esteemed daughter of the current Prime Minister and an excellent student in our school.

I am pleased to announce that she has achieved an astounding second place in the graduation exams, making her the first Silver-Level Spiritual Mind Master in our academy.”

There was a gasp from the crowd.

Many were surprised that such a beautiful girl had achieved outstanding results.

In an era where everyone strived to improve their cultivation, such a person would naturally be respected and welcomed.

The audience erupted into a thunderous applause replaying with chants of Goddess Kong Qianqian.

Kong Qianqian reciprocated with graceful smiles and courteous acknowledgements.

At this point, someone in the crowd shouted, “Vice-Chancellor, since Kong Qianqian has achieved second place, the first must surely be our young Prince Lin Fan, right?

Who else would be worthy to marry Miss Kong?

Say it if you agree!”

“Agreed!”

The crowd joined in, creating a clamour.

Lin Xia was slightly unsettled.

He had merely asked the vice-chancellor to ensure Lin Fan’s graduation, not to put him on the spot like this.

It was akin to roasting him over the fire.

But he could not say anything at that moment, he could only hope for this part to end quickly so they could move to the main event.

The vice-chancellor smiled, “Everyone is curious about the first place, right?

I will announce it now…..”

His gaze swept across the crowd before he declared loudly, “This round’s graduation exam’s first place goes to the son of our current Grand Marshal Hu Zheng, Hu Feng.

He is the first among the students in our academy to become a War God!”

With the announcement, Hu Feng stood up, repeatedly bowing to those around him, beaming with pride.

He had advanced to the War God Realm yesterday.

Now a young man with a promising future, he radiated pride and ambition.

While such an accomplishment should have been a cause for celebration, the crowd suddenly fell silent.