Wasteland Commander-Chapter 446 - 137: Engagement

Su Qiao poured a drink for Ye Fan and slowly raised her glass.

"Ye Fan."

The voice came softly, Ye Fan looked at her.

"I know you need gold and silver; this time I’ve brought all the gold and silver from Yuanjing for you, they’re on the other planes."

Ye Fan’s eyes brightened; this was really great news.

Yuanjing, being the imperial capital, already had abundant gold reserves, so it’s understood that what Su Qiao brought is not a small amount.

Ye Fan is not far from having the Dawn Army fully staffed, and with a bit more money, upgrading to Commander-in-Chief is just around the corner.

Once upgraded to Commander-in-Chief, Ye Fan knows the Dawn Army will have a qualitative leap.

Because the current level of the Dawn Army is essentially on par with the pre-apocalypse era; any further upgrade may lead to entering the space age.

"Your Majesty, I really don’t know how to thank you."

Su Qiao gently shook her head: "You know."

Ye Fan was slightly taken aback, and did not speak.

Su Qiao’s smile carried a hint of bitterness: "Ye Fan, I don’t know what concerns you have, but right now, our union is the best choice, bar none; I think you should understand."

Ye Fan exhaled a long breath and made up his mind.

"I understand, then during the banquet tonight, we’ll announce our engagement."

Su Qiao’s beautiful eyes suddenly brightened: "You’ve decided!"

Ye Fan nodded: "I’ve decided; publicly, I’m the leader of the Dawn Army, I have to consider everyone, privately... Your Majesty’s beauty is unmatched, I have no reason to refuse."

"Hmm! I’m so happy to hear you say that!"

Su Qiao extended a hand, gently held Ye Fan’s hand, and smiled beautifully.

......

The time came to 7 p.m.

The parliament building here was brightly lit, and guests were streaming in.

This time, Su Qiao’s visit to Dawn Island attracted a lot of attention.

Su Qiao and Ye Fan’s formal alliance, even merger, is undoubtedly the current top priority.

Especially the potential marriage and engagement issues between the two, so even those who have long opposed Ye Fan and Su Qiao sent emissaries to express blessings and good relations.

As the news of Ye Fan and Su Qiao’s engagement announcement at tonight’s banquet spread, various forces on Dawn Island mobilized to attend the banquet.

Many people brought gifts they had prepared long ago, ready to present them at the banquet.

It’s an engagement now; if you wait until the wedding, Ye Fan will become emperor, and you might not even have a chance to meet him.

So today’s guests are exceptionally numerous, especially with countless foreigners on Dawn Island, many of whom were ordered to make an appearance in front of Ye Fan today and say a few good words for their country.

So today’s banquet will undoubtedly be very lively.

.....

There were two envoys from Lingnan.

One of them was a man in his fifties, gentle and elegant, with kind eyebrows and friendly eyes; he was Lingnan’s diplomatic envoy.

Following him was a beautiful young girl.

The girl’s figure and appearance were extremely outstanding, with a good temperament; she seemed to be a dance student.

Almost perfect figure combined with a pure face, she could definitely be considered a beauty.

Some people noticed the Lingnan envoy bringing a woman and couldn’t help showing disdain.

Fools who can’t understand the situation dared to oppose Ye Fan back then; now Ye Fan is about to become emperor, the nation is unifying, and seeing things aren’t going well, they actually thought of using a beauty trick.

Ye Fan is about to marry the empress; to use a beauty trick now is to seek discomfort.

If Su Qiao gets jealous, Liu Jingyan would surely end up with nothing but self-inflicted humiliation.

But no one would remind them; these people destined to be swept into the dustbin of history no longer have anything worth paying attention to.

If he wants to seek his own demise, then let him.

......

At 7:30, the banquet officially began.

The well-dressed military band played symphonic music on site.

"Her Majesty Su Qiao arrives! Prince Ye Fan arrives!"

With the host’s call, guests stood up together, applauding continuously.

Ye Fan, wearing a magnificent military uniform, led the event-dressed Su Qiao to the scene.

The applause at the scene became even more intense, each guest wearing a smile.

Ye Fan extended his hands, pressing down, and the applause ceased.

"Ladies and gentlemen, members of society, foreign friends."

"Today, I welcome Her Majesty Su Qiao here, and officially announce to everyone that from now on, there will be no boundary between the Dawn Army and Yuanjing; our leadership officially merges into one!"

Applause~~~!

The intense applause at the scene resounded once again, with many people having tears in their eyes.

They had been waiting for this day for so long. Ye Fan and Su Qiao achieved victory, but people were worried they might have internal conflict, and now this worry has finally disappeared.

After the applause subsided, Ye Fan’s gaze swept across the room.

There are many familiar faces here, as well as many unfamiliar ones.

The closest to them were his sister Ye Luo, and her good friend Qin Sibei.

At this table were also Tanya, Zhuge Yunxue, and other girls, accompanying them, sitting closest.

His gaze fell onto Qin Sibei.

This girl’s identity had some doubts. Ye Fan gradually noticed something was amiss through several incidents.

Her appearance is somewhat similar to Wushuang, but not entirely alike.

Ye Fan had once doubted her identity and investigated it, but Xiaotian and Xiaoba couldn’t find anything unusual, so Ye Fan gradually put his mind at ease.

But later, some coincidences occurred, like during the armed zombie siege, the moment Corpse King was controlled by Yuri, Qin Sibei actually fainted.

Additionally, the Military Intelligence Bureau informed him that before Ma Guoxing sent gold, there was a phone contact with Zhonghai.

And the phone number used at that time was actually dialed from Qin Sibei’s phone.

These points compelled Ye Fan to reconsider Qin Sibei’s identity.

However, when he looked at Qin Sibei and saw her moist peach blossom eyes, he unintentionally felt guilty.

If... is his current choice right or wrong?

Ye Fan is not one to regret his choices. His gaze passed over Qin Sibei, no longer thinking about this matter.

Since things haven’t been confirmed, what he’s doing now is correct.

Looking at Su Qiao beside him, Ye Fan spoke again: "I am very happy to inform everyone that this time, I will be engaged to Her Majesty Su Qiao."

The scene was in an uproar!

He admitted it, he finally acknowledged this matter, how wonderful it is.

Su Qiao also chimed in: "Now it’s an engagement, we will choose to get married after the lunar New Year. At that time, I will abdicate and leave the imperial throne to Ye Fan. It’s really exhausting for a woman like me to hold the throne, and beyond my capabilities, while Ye Fan is undoubtedly a natural-born ruler. In fact, I couldn’t hold this throne if Ye Fan opposed me, so everyone, please don’t worry about me. This is my willing decision because I love this man beside me, he’s more suitable than I am. I hope our marriage can receive everyone’s blessings."

Truly a queen, speaking so generously, not claiming credit, and attributing all the good to Ye Fan. Such a woman indeed wins people’s hearts.

Saying this, Su Qiao even took out a small box from beside her.

"Ye Fan, this is the Imperial Seal as the emperor, now handing it to you. Get familiar with handling imperial affairs first, and on our wedding day, you’ll officially ascend the throne."

Ye Fan nodded and accepted the Imperial Seal.

In a few months, he would be the imperial emperor. Obtaining the seal now means he’s already wielding the emperor’s power.

Throughout this process, Su Qiao would assist him in handling certain affairs and gradually step back to the background.

Ye Fan raised the Imperial Seal, the applause at the scene was like thunder.

Among it, countless cheers and whistles were intertwined.

The banquet officially started under such an atmosphere, and countless waiters brought various delicacies like flowing water to entertain the guests.

And envoys from various countries also took this opportunity to start presenting gifts.

"Envoy from Shanshen Country offers a hundred Centennial Ginsengs, wishing for the eternal unity of Ye Fan and Her Majesty Su Qiao, and improving relations between the two countries."

"Envoy from Curry Country sends five hundred gems, five tons of gold, a hundred boxes of spices, wishing the two of you a harmonious union, and welcoming Your Majesties to visit Curry Country anytime."

"Envoy from White Eagle Country offers specially produced coffee beans, olive oil, various diamonds, blessing the two of you to have children soon, with Qin Han having descendants."

"Lingnan Base leader Liu Jingyan offers a hundred antiques, and sends a peerless dance performer fluent in dance, hoping to let Your Majesties witness her heavenly dance."

Listening to these gifts flowing like water, Ye Fan’s eyelids did not move, having seen too many good things, such as antiques and spices, which are of no concern to him.

However, when Su Qiao saw the woman sent by Liu Jingyan, she couldn’t help but coldly chuckle.

"This Liu Jingyan dares to provoke me at this moment. I will never let this hateful fellow off the hook."

In the end, Su Qiao, as a former emperor, is still exuding fierce domineering, showcasing another side of her gentle self with Ye Fan.

Ye Fan glanced at her: "Since Qiaoqiao doesn’t like her, then let him take this woman back, I don’t need her here."

Su Qiao waved her hand: "That’s not necessary, it’s just a dancer, let her dance, otherwise people might think I lack tolerance."

Ye Fan was indifferent to it; this dancing woman was indeed beautiful, seemed incomparable even to Shuang’Er and Qiaoqiao, but to him, it wasn’t important.

He currently had no interest in romantic pursuits, even if he did, he wouldn’t make a foolish decision at this moment.

"Alright, then let her dance."

Receiving permission from Ye Fan, the dancer from Lingnan promptly stepped into the center of the venue.

The soldiers of the Dawn Army, led by military dogs came over, checking first, as it’s necessary to be cautious with those close to Their Majesties.

The military dogs had no reaction, proving she wasn’t a zombie or a mutant.

After the inspection was completed, the soldiers withdrew, and the music started.

The dancer first raised her cloud sleeves, covering half her face, only revealing her eyes, giving Ye Fan a long, longing glance.

One glance passed, captivating and fascinating.

Everyone present immediately focused their gaze on this role – the dancer.