章節 898: Chapter 249 Requesting an Audience with the War God_1
Xu Jiawei, as the ruler of a nation, still possessed dignity.
When his words fell, even if there were those among the crowd who felt dissatisfied, they could only obediently keep their thoughts to themselves.
"Please lead the way for us."
It was not common for His Majesty the Emperor to say please to a mere servant.
One could say that he assumed a very humble posture.
The faces of the many Titled Douluo-level Experts revealed looks of puzzlement.
What kind of secret does the Duchy Residence hold?
What could possibly justify His Majesty bowing and scraping in such a manner?
"Esteemed guest elders, please follow me inside,"
At that moment, Xu Jiawei reminded everyone with his words.
Only then did everyone snap back to reality, realizing that His Majesty had already walked quite a distance away.
One foot was already stepping through the gates of the Duchy Residence.
The servant led the way.
He hurried ahead, arriving first before the Duchess, "My lady, His Majesty has arrived.
What do you think?"
His intention was simple; he wanted the Duchess to make some sort of gesture.
To have the Duchess actively welcome Xu Jiawei.
But.
With the lesson previously learned, he knew to stop while he was ahead.
Not to overstep his bounds.
Otherwise, it would bring no benefit to himself.
However.
The Duchess responded to his hint with an ordinary demeanor.
She merely rose from her seat.
Her gaze then turned towards the hall outside.
And then, there was no follow-up.
"My lady? What is this..."
A look of confusion covered the servant's face.
He grumbled inwardly.
You have already stood up, won't you walk forward a couple of steps?
"I know what you're thinking; just do what you're supposed to do.
What I want to do or what actions I take are none of your concern," said the Duchess indifferently, standing still as she quietly waited.
Indeed.
She was challenging Xu Jiawei, intending to show him who was boss.
The humiliation she suffered at the Star Luo Imperial Palace weighed heavily on her mind; she couldn't rid herself of the hatred without giving Xu Jiawei a taste of humiliation.
Xu Jiawei had to pay a price.
Da da da.
Before long.
The urgent sound of footsteps echoed from outside the hall.
Several people entered the Duchess's field of vision.
The person leading the way was none other than the Emperor of the Xingluo Empire, Xu Jiawei.
Behind Xu Jiawei, several Titled Douluo-level guest elders followed.
When the Duchess caught sight of Xu Jiawei, he also saw her.
Xu Jiawei wore a smile, while the Duchess's expression remained indifferent.
"Forgive me for not meeting you further away, Your Majesty," said the Duchess with a seeming apology.
Although her words carried an apology,
her expression bore none whatsoever.
Even.
Her demeanor was somewhat haughty.
As if she believed herself to be the Empress reigning supreme.
"How presumptuous!"
"Seeing His Majesty and not performing the proper courtesy, this is a grave offense!"
"A mere woman, who gave you the courage to be so bold and reckless?"
"Your Majesty, please give the order, and I will apprehend her immediately and punish her accordingly."
The many Titled Douluo of the Xingluo Empire around Xu Jiawei could no longer contain themselves.
They spoke out indignantly, ready to punish the Duchess.
"You wish to punish me?
Have a look at how many heads have grown atop your own?"
Seeing this, the Duchess didn't get angry; instead, she chuckled as she looked at everyone.
Her eyes filled with an amused light.
Fearless and contemptuous.
Was there not a single Titled Douluo among the crowd who wasn't a character who commanded the wind and clouds?
Yet today, they felt the sting of naked mockery.
And.
The mockery came from a mere woman of the household.
This was even more intolerable.
She must be punished severely.
However.
Just at that moment, Xu Jiawei's cold voice rang out, "Apologize."
"Your Majesty, isn't an apology too lenient?
This woman shows no respect for others and sneers at imperial authority. She should not be forgiven so easily."
The Titled Douluo-level expert who scolded the Duchess spoke unwillingly.
Yet.
Xu Jiawei's words felt like a slap in his face.
"I said that you should apologize to the Duchess.
Not that the Duchess should apologize to you."
Xu Jiawei said solemnly.
What?
The Titled Douluo looked at Xu Jiawei in shock, disbelief written all over his face.
"Your Majesty, I didn't hear you wrong, did I?"
After a moment of shock, the Titled Douluo responded in a daze.
"You heard me correctly. I want you to apologize to the Duchess."
"Your Majesty, you want me to apologize to her?"
"What? Are you going to defy me?"
"I... I..."
The Titled Douluo-level expert was clearly dissatisfied.
His aged face turned beet red from suppression.
Clearly, he was extremely angry.
He, a Titled Douluo-level expert, bestowed with the title of Guardian Douluo, a man of such stature that the Xingluo Empire would tremble at his stomp.
And now he was to apologize to a widow of a former Duke?
Moreover.
For whom was he doing this?
Was it not to uphold Your Majesty's dignity?
Yet this was the outcome he received.
This result.
He could not accept it.
"What? Are you taking my words for granted?"
Xu Jiawei's tone grew heavier.
At the same time, powerful soul power fluctuations and a mighty aura emanated from him.
It seemed as if he would forcefully suppress any disagreement at a word's notice.
The Titled Douluo was shocked.
Was this necessary?
I was defending you, yet you are ready to strike me.
At that moment, his heart was filled with unspeakable grievances.
However.
Xu Jiawei's demeanor displayed his strong resolution.
It made the Titled Douluo-level expert understand that the emperor's command was not to be defied.
No matter ten thousand dissatisfactions he harbored in his heart, he had no choice but to respect it.
No matter ten thousand reluctances he felt, he still turned his gaze to the Duchess, begrudgingly muttered an apology, and then shamefully lowered his head.
It was over.
His lifelong reputation was ruined.
From today forward, what would his companions think of him?
I could no longer hold my head high before them.
Seeing this example, everyone else wisely shut their mouths.
In such a situation, better to do less than more.
"Your Majesty, may I ask the purpose of your visit today?
I presume it is not to strip us of the ducal title?"
Seeing the crowd's silence, the Duchess did not take the opportunity to retreat.
Instead, she continued to speak sarcastically.
"Hahaha, My Lady thinks too much.
I regard Brother Dai Hao as close as a limb, how could I kick someone when they're down?
Moreover, Dai Hao devoted his life to the Empire, dying in battle at the frontier. Such merit should be rewarded.
Why would I mete out punishment?"
Xu Jiawei laughed heartily, then with a wave of his hand took out a white jade box from a Spatial Soul Guidance Device.
"This box contains five soul bones, with similar attributes, worth at least twenty million each – truly top-quality among the best.
They are rare treasures even in the Imperial Palace Treasure House."
Upon hearing this, the Duchess quickly took the soul bones in hand, and finally, a smile appeared on her face.
After all, one does not strike a smiling face when reaching out.
Having received the benefits, one can't always keep up a stern front, right?
"Your Majesty, if there is anything, just say it."
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