"That's true, just look at Zhao Xing, having to display all that His Majesty awarded him—the clothes, the utilities, even the flying equipment—it's actually quite exhausting," Long Xiao remarked sourly.
At this moment, Zhao Xing wasn't tired at all. Although Great Zhou had many complex ceremonies, one rarely had such moments of glory in a lifetime.
After four years of warfare, of course he needed to flaunt a little!
It wasn't until the Ritual Officer recited to the end, "…for the court, for Marquis Yuan Rang!"
Wang Shiyang immediately led the officials in a loud chorus, "For the court, for Marquis Yuan Rang!"
Only then did Zhao Xing step down from his chariot, descending step by step amidst rising clouds.
"Thank you for the warm welcome from the folks back home, I am undeserving," he said.
"Marquis Yuan Rang, a young genius with outstanding military achievements, you are the pride of Nanyang County, worthy of this honor!"
