"It is my honor to work with Mr. Jinmen! I hope for your continued guidance in the future!" Jiang Yi said politely.
"Mr. Jiang, you are too kind. We are all working for Prince Matthew, we are all family!" Jinmen smiled.
Jinmen was a well-traveled and insightful man. Although Jiang Yi was dressed ordinarily and did not appear to be a person of great importance, Jinmen knew at first glance that Jiang Yi was no simple individual. Moreover, Jiang Yi remained composed despite being questioned by so many people as a spy for the Eagle Kingdom's royal family, a feat not easily accomplished by ordinary people. Anyone else would have struggled to maintain such calmness.
Jinmen nodded and smiled at Jiang Yi before going to greet others. Jiang Yi remained seated in a corner chair. The attitudes of the others towards Jiang Yi had not changed; they felt that even if Jiang Yi was not a spy for the Eagle Kingdom's royal family, he still lacked the qualification to attend such a high-class banquet. Everyone looked at Jiang Yi with disdain. Jiang Yi merely regarded them as clowns and paid them no mind. If he were to bicker with them, would that not make him one of them?
After nearly ten minutes, Prince Matthew descended from upstairs. Prince Matthew exuded a powerful aura, radiating an awe-inspiring presence that made it difficult to look directly at him.
"Godfather!" Jinmen hurried over.
"Mm!" Prince Matthew nodded. "It's good that you're back!"
Jinmen stood respectfully beside Prince Matthew, his face filled with reverence.
"Everyone, thank you for waiting!" Prince Matthew's sharp gaze swept over the crowd. "You are all the people I trust the most, which is why I have invited you to this banquet today. I have two matters to announce!"
"The first matter is that I have decided to participate in the king's election. This time, I must win the election!"
"We cannot let them continue to monopolize power. They disregard the interests of our Eagle Kingdom and will only turn us into a lapdog for the Plum Kingdom. If this continues, our Eagle Kingdom will never have a way out!"
"If I am successfully elected and become the King of the Eagle Kingdom, I will revive the Eagle Kingdom's might and will absolutely not be a lapdog anymore," Prince Matthew declared loudly.
The crowd erupted in thunderous applause.
"If Prince Matthew becomes king, he will surely restore our Eagle Kingdom to its former glory. We, the proud Eagle Kingdom, must not be the lapdogs of others!"
"We will do everything in our power to help Prince Matthew become king, even at the cost of our lives!"
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The crowd exclaimed. Following this, Prince Matthew delivered a lengthy and impassioned speech. The attendees in the hall were filled with fervor, and the applause was continuous. Jiang Yi raised an eyebrow; it seemed Prince Matthew was determined to secure the position of king. Jiang Yi would also lend his full support to Prince Matthew's bid for the throne. Once Prince Matthew became the King of the Eagle Kingdom, many matters would become much easier to handle. Prince Matthew spoke for a full hour, and Jiang Yi found himself dozing off.
"Everyone, besides declaring my resolve to run for election, I have another matter. I wish to introduce someone to you all, someone you have surely heard of!"
"He is Jiang Yi, the boss of Tiansheng Group. Not only is he a highly capable boss, but he is also a divine physician!" Prince Matthew announced.
Upon hearing this, the crowd realized Jiang Yi must be present and began scanning their surroundings, eager to see what this legendary figure looked like.
"Jiang Yi, please come up and say a few words to everyone!" Prince Matthew called out.
Jiang Yi rose from his chair and walked towards Prince Matthew. When the crowd saw Jiang Yi, they were stunned! Even the long-haired nobleman and Jinmen were taken aback! Especially the long-haired nobleman, who never expected the legendary boss of Tiansheng Group to be the person he had just mocked. He had not only called Jiang Yi a beggar but had also claimed Jiang Yi was a guard of the Eagle Kingdom's royal family and had him thrown out!
"How could it be him?" The long-haired nobleman's brows furrowed deeply. The crowd in the hall also found it incredibly unbelievable that Jiang Yi, such an ordinary-looking person, was the boss of Tiansheng Group they had all wished to meet.
Jiang Yi walked to Prince Matthew's side and looked at the crowd. "Everyone, we've already met, so there's no need for introductions!"
"I have nothing much to say. I have only one message: we are all people working for Prince Matthew. I hope we can unite and assist Prince Matthew in ascending to the throne of king!"
"That is all I have to say!" Jiang Yi finished without further elaboration.
The long-haired nobleman's brows knitted together. He could see that Prince Matthew trusted him immensely. Jiang Yi had already earned Prince Matthew's trust, and Prince Matthew intended to rely on him, otherwise, he would not have introduced Jiang Yi to everyone and asked him to speak.
"From now on, Jiang Yi, like Jinmen, will be my right-hand man. I hope you will all get along harmoniously with him!" Prince Matthew concluded, then continued, "Everyone, please enjoy yourselves at this banquet. Once our great undertaking is accomplished, we will celebrate properly!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd began to eat, drink, and socialize. Prince Matthew looked at Jiang Yi and Jinmen. "I assume you have met already! Jinmen, please host today's banquet!"
"Yes!" Jinmen responded and began drinking and chatting with the guests.
After Jinmen left, Prince Matthew's expression turned serious as he spoke to Jiang Yi. "During this period, you will reside in my castle. I have prepared all the equipment for researching and developing medicines. I have already arranged a separate courtyard for you in the back. I hope you can cure my illness before the election."
"Alright, I will do my best!" Jiang Yi replied.
"I am tired and need to rest. You and Jinmen should chat properly. You are my right-hand men, and I hope you will get along and work together wholeheartedly for me." Prince Matthew finished and went upstairs!
A cold sneer flashed across Jiang Yi's face. Prince Matthew claimed that he and Jinmen were his right-hand men, but he did not necessarily trust him completely. Moreover, Jiang Yi did not fully trust Prince Matthew either. He would continue to treat Prince Matthew, but he would not cure him completely! Jiang Yi knew Prince Matthew's methods. Once he cured him, Prince Matthew would surely find ways to control him and force him to work for him. If he couldn't control him, he might even eliminate him directly. Jiang Yi had to be on guard. If he didn't keep a backup plan, he would be in grave danger. When dealing with these people, he had to have a fallback.