CHAPTER 760: CHAPTER 173: INVITING HEROES FROM ALL UNDER HEAVEN TO WITNESS

Li Fei was followed by Lv Wenxing as they walked into the square and sat down in their designated area.

On both sides of the high platform in the center of the square, two seating areas were set up; the left side was for the Crown Prince, princes, princesses, and court officials.

The right side was for the Martial Arts Masters and True Masters from all over.

Although Li Fei was also a Reserve Council Member of the Blue Patrol Pavilion, his primary identity was a Marquis of the court and Blue Patrol Envoy, so he went to the left side.

In the first row of this seating area sat the Crown Prince and several princes; besides the Eldest Prince and Third Prince whom Li Fei had met, there were three other princes and two princesses.

Today’s rare grand event was just a spectacle for these princes and princesses.

"Li Fei."

When Li Fei was about to find a seat in the back row, the Crown Prince sitting in the middle of the first row suddenly called out to him.

"Your Highness."

Li Fei had no choice but to stop and walk towards him.

The Crown Prince stood up with a smile and waved to a princess:

"Zishu, haven’t you always wanted to meet Marquis Jing’an? Your elder brother happens to introduce you today."

As he finished speaking, a young, beautiful woman wearing a gold hairpin with vivid green emerged shyly and walked toward them.

She wore a long brocade dress embroidered with intricate patterns, shimmering with flowing light. Her eyes were as clear as autumn water, full of innocent and lively spirit.

"Elder brother, is this how you introduce someone?"

She said with a teasing tone.

The Crown Prince laughed heartily: "Isn’t she usually busy with either practicing Martial Arts or going out to fight? When would I have the time to introduce you? Only today is just right."

He casually patted Li Fei’s arm:

"This is my imperial sister, Qin Zishu."

"Greetings, Your Highness the Princess."

Li Fei took the initiative to bow.

He vaguely recalled that the current Empress had a son and daughter, and it seemed this Qin Zishu was likely born of the Empress, the Crown Prince’s biological sister, which explained the Crown Prince’s demeanor.

"Zishu greets Marquis Jing’an. I’ve long admired your name and finally meet you today."

Although Qin Zishu had been a bit shy just now, she appeared calm and dignified when she began to speak formally with Li Fei.

Li Fei: "Your Highness the Princess is too kind."

"You don’t know, but my imperial sister also practices Martial Arts and shows quite the talent. She’s been very curious about you after hearing about your exploits."

The Crown Prince said with a smile.

"Oh, Marquis Jing’an, don’t listen to his nonsense. How am I considered talented?"

Qin Zishu immediately became anxious.

She usually took pride in her Martial Arts talent, but what audacity did she have to compare herself before the Dynasty’s top prodigy?

"Hahaha."

The Crown Prince laughed loudly, drawing the crowd in the square to look their way.

The Eldest Prince, also seated in the first row, sneered and turned his head away.

The Third Prince, on the other hand, stared at them with an amused look.

The Crown Prince’s close interaction with Li Fei in front of so many people, especially in front of the Reserve Council Members from various provinces, was clear to all.

And this was indeed effective; whether it was the Ministers in this area or the Martial Arts Masters and True Masters in the opposite area, everyone seemed to be in deep thought after witnessing this.

After chatting for a while, Li Fei went to the back row and casually found a seat to sit down.

Moments later, both seating areas were basically filled.

At exactly 8:00 AM, the solemn sound of horns rang out.

On the city wall of Zhengyang Gate behind the platform, a row of horn blowers was standing, blowing their horns.

Then the drums were beaten, the drumming grew faster and faster, the rhythm matching the beat of one’s heart, making everyone’s blood boil!

On the high platform, the giant screen lit up, showing the scenes on the high platform.

This was the beginning of the national television broadcast!

Very few people could watch TV at home at this time; to ensure more people could watch this broadcast, the court prepared many large screens on the streets of major cities, allowing people to watch the broadcast outside.

In twenty-three provinces and hundreds of cities, over three thousand screens were broadcasting the upcoming public vote ceremony from Lanling City’s square!

Tens of thousands of people flooded into the streets, gathering in front of these huge screens.

These people consisted half of ordinary onlookers and half of people from the World and gang members from various places.

At this moment, more than two million people were already watching this live broadcast!

"Please welcome the Grand Secretary—"

A loud voice suddenly called out in the square.

Then people from both seating areas stood up.

Even the Crown Prince, the Heir Apparent, also stood up to show respect for the Grand Secretary.

Inside Zhengyang Gate, Ye Ze’an, clad in a blue official robe, walked out, keeping his eyes straight ahead, directly heading to the high platform.

A microphone had already been set up in advance on the high platform.

Ye Ze’an walked to the microphone:

"Thank you, everyone, please be seated."

The scene quickly quieted down.

"Today marks the first day of the official establishment of the Blue Patrol Pavilion of the Great Lan Dynasty. We are here for the first public voting ceremony of the Blue Patrol Pavilion, starting now."

Without a passionate or eloquent opening, Ye Ze’an simply announced the start of the public vote:

"The representative from Yidong Province, please come to the stage."

Everyone present was a bit stunned, not expecting the pace to be so quick.

After a few seconds of waiting, three people in the opposite seating area stood up and walked to the high platform.

These three were Martial Arts Masters, representing the three strongest forces of Yidong Province to participate in the vote.

After the three took the stage, the image on the giant screen behind Ye Ze’an changed: