Chapter 10

During the conversation, Yun Fengyun stared straight at Yang Jun with both eyes, and in that expression and demeanor there was a clear anticipation.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Your Majesty's thoughts and views are my thoughts and views; I follow Your Majesty's lead in everything, and all decisions are yours to make!"

Yang Jun's response was indeed very simple; he immediately bowed respectfully to Yun Fengyun and replied repeatedly in the most sincere tone.

Faced with such a situation, Yang Jun's performance at this moment was still very simple.

Yun Xiyue was not mistaken; hiding one's sharpness and concealing wisdom is indeed Yang Jun's most genuine approach in these matters.

Upon hearing Yang Jun's response, Zhou Tian widened his eyes, and at the same time he felt like laughing.

Is this what a subject of the Great Xia should say?

Doesn't he see whether this sort of thing should be done?

This can no longer be called merely cowardly; it should be called shameless and incompetent.

Sang Jiegui also wore a mocking expression; to her, she merely felt that Yang Jun was "shamelessly thick-skinned".

How could a subject possibly respond to the emperor in such a way?

She increasingly looked down on Yang Jun, feeling utter contempt.

Originally, from the information received, knowing that Yang Jun was the son of Prince Pingxi, Sang Jiegui still felt some wariness toward him.

But now it seems her worries were completely unnecessary and should not have existed.

Such a person is clearly a good-for-nothing; why should I bother?

Without Prince Pingxi, the Great Xia has nothing else to worry about!

Unlike Sang Jiegui and Zhou Tian's views, Yun Fengyun now felt a different sort of emotion in his heart.

This feeling came precisely from Yang Jun's such reply.

As a subject, one naturally need not have one's own opinion; everything should follow the emperor's ideas, everything should take the emperor's lead!

In a moment, Yun Fengyun's heart trembled slightly, as if he had returned to the era when he and Yang Ye commanded the winds and clouds.

Back then, wasn't everything Yang Ye did exactly like this?

Everything was centered on this elder brother of mine; when I said east, he never went west.

Faintly, Yun Fengyun felt as if he were seeing the former Yang Ye again.

Furthermore, a more important point is Yun Fengyun's view as the emperor.

Sang Jiegui comes from Rizhao, and between Rizhao and Yang Jun there is indeed a feud of patricide.

But facing his enemy, Yang Jun did not lose his reason; even in this conversation, there was not the slightest bit of extremism.

Such a prioritizing the bigger picture, extremely calm conduct made Yun Fengyun feel that the current Yang Jun surpasses the earlier impassioned Sang Jiegui.

On this point, Yang Jun wins; at the very least, he gains the emperor's favor more.

Yang Jun had no idea about this; he is not a roundworm in Yun Fengyun's belly, so he cannot understand his thoughts.

【I'm already low-key enough; if I'm just indecisive and slack off enough, nobody will pay attention to me, right?】

【Yes, as long as I keep being a good-for-nothing, I won't attract others' attention or hostility, lie low and develop; then I'll be able to get everything I want!】

Yang Jun thought of this in his mind and unconsciously nodded.

Regarding all this, he still had his own thoughts.

At this moment, Yun Xiyue wore an excited look, very happy.

I am someone who understands Yang Jun's mind and knows his thoughts.

Looking at his current thoughts, they will not provoke my father emperor's displeasure.

Yun Xiyue certainly understands Yun Fengyun and also knows what considerations he would have in this situation.

Thus, at this time she felt greatly reassured; Yang Jun's such reply will surely let the father emperor feel more at ease about him.

"I actually think that peace talks between the two states are certainly a good thing."

"But my opinion is that peace talks can proceed, but the Great Xia will not pay compensation."

Yun Fengyun spoke in a deep voice, his face full of seriousness.

The Great Xia is a vast nation; how could it bow to Rizhao?

"Peace talks are major; the contract to be negotiated between the two states is also of great importance and cannot be settled in a short while."

"Well then, since it's not easily achieved, why don't we temporarily set it aside and chat about romantic topics and happy matters?"

Sang Jiegui seemed to have long anticipated that Yun Fengyun would not easily yield, so at this moment she immediately smiled and spoke.

While speaking, she stood up and began to pace.

"Oh? What does the envoy mean?"

Yun Fengyun looked at Sang Jiegui before him, furrowed his brows, and asked in a deep voice.

"Such fine weather and beautiful scenery—how could we let it go to waste? Well then, the envoy has long heard that the Great Xia boasts outstanding people and spirit, and moreover many learned scholars."

"Recently the envoy received a fine line of poetry, but after pondering for a long time he could not come up with the next line."

"So I would like to ask for your guidance!"

Sang Jiegui spoke with a smile, standing firm on the spot.

Upon hearing her such words, Yang Jun nodded.

It seems the development of this situation still hasn't deviated from the original plot.

Sang Jiegui's aim is to use culture to suppress the Great Xia, and now it's Zhou Tian's turn to show off and act cool.

However, this situation still differs somewhat from the original plot.

The biggest difference is that in the original work I was already dead; after all, when the princess came calling, she had already taken care of me.

But now these circumstances are completely different.

I am still alive, standing here alive and well.

So, for the matters here now, the only thing I need to do is play dead—say nothing more and just let them have their fun.

Everyone, I, an outside official, happened to come up with a line of poetry: "On the Wangjiang Tower I look out over the river's flow," but after much thought I still can't think of the next line; I hope the talented ones of Daxia can fill it in.

Everyone, I, an outside minister, happened to get a line of poetry: 'On the River-Viewing Tower, I gaze at the river flow,' but after long thought I still couldn't get the next line; I hope the capable ones of Great Xia can fill in this line.

Sang Jieyige then immediately spoke proudly, reciting that line of poetry.

Sang Jieguiyi also immediately proudly said, reciting this line of poetry.

Upon hearing that, Yang Jun was slightly taken aback and gently shook his head.

Hearing such a sentence, Yang Jun blinked slightly, then lightly shook his head.

Indeed, it's still that line of poetry; by chopping off the beginning and end of a Daxia poem, it's extracted this way—not only is it considered a verse obtained by the people of Rizhao, but it's also used to test the people of Daxia.

Indeed, it's still this line of poetry—taking the Great Xia poem, cutting off the head and tail, just picking it out like this; not only is it regarded as a line obtained by the people of Sunshine, but it's also used to test the people of Great Xia.

Right, I recall the next line: "People gaze at the river, and the river flows on its own."

Right, I remember the next line is 'People gaze at the river, the river flows.'

Yang Jun continued to ponder these matters, feeling quite dissatisfied.

Yang Jun also kept thinking about these matters in his heart, feeling very dissatisfied with this.

This petty Rizhao actually dares to provoke Daxia.

This little Sunshine actually dares to provoke Great Xia.

Yang Jun muttered to himself, thinking about this, and as he lifted his head his gaze met Yun Xiyue's.

Yang Jun muttered to himself, thinking about this matter, and at that moment he raised his head, just happening to collide gazes with Yun Xiyue.

In that brief exchange of glances, Yang Jun's heart filled with a strong sense of unease.

In that instant of eye contact, Yang Jun's heart again gave rise to many strong feelings of unease.

This matter seems quite off!

This matter seems rather off!