Chapter 13: Yun Xiyue's Exclusive Love

Yang Jun clearly remembered one thing.

Yun Fengyue had indeed strengthened her own power, faintly gaining the ability to oppose Yun Fengyun.

But later, Yun Fengyue was instead conquered by Zhou Tian.

Thus, in a turn of hand, all of Yun Fengyue's power fell into Zhou Tian's hands.

Zhou Tian thereby greatly increased his power, stirring up boundless waves in Great Xia.

The impact of such a tossing about was also as obvious as could be.

He lightly shook his head; as the book records, to get Yun Fengyue is to get nearly half of Great Xia—this is no joke.

Thinking of this, Yang Jun lightly shook his head again.

【Forget it, I'll go greet the emperor and hurry home.】

【Stay low, don't go anywhere recklessly—that's the best.】

Yang Jun thought to himself and strode into the imperial study.

At this point, Zhou Tian's act of pretending to be cool should be over, right?

This way I can avoid that and not suffer that blame again.

But just as Yang Jun hadn't yet steadied himself, Yun Xiyue came rushing forward with a fragrant breeze and grabbed his arm tightly.

"Yang Jun, why don't you compose poetry? You clearly have more talent than anyone else, especially Zhou Tian, who simply can't compare!"

Yun Xiyue shook Yang Jun's arm, speaking in a coquettish voice.

【Not big sister, which eye of yours sees my talent? Stop messing with me, okay? I'm just a supporting character, a minor one, living low-key; as long as I stay alive, why get involved in those things?】

Yang Jun remained expressionless and simply ignored Yun Xiyue.

Yun Xiyue immediately heard Yang Jun's inner thoughts, and she was quite dissatisfied.

"One's prince consort should be the foremost in both civil and military affairs; how can he be low-key?"

Moreover, Yang Jun's displayed literary talent made Yun Xiyue even more satisfied.

At this moment, Sang Jieguyi and company had just finished their chatter.

Now it's time for the people here to begin answering.

Yang Jun furrowed his brows; after just a few words with Yun Fengyue, it seemed his stay was still too short.

Zhou Tian shifted, intending to stand up and respond.

But at this moment, Yun Xiyue refused, stepping forward and speaking loudly.

"I'll respond: 'As one gazes upon the river, the river flows on.'"

Yun Xiyue's loud line shattered all of Zhou Tian's emotions.

At that moment he stared blankly; Yun Xiyue's line was perfectly balanced—nothing could be better.

Zhou Tian swallowed the words he was about to say, yet was stunned nonetheless.

How strange—wasn't the very thing he had just wanted to say exactly this line?

Thinking this, Zhou Tian unconsciously lifted his head, his eyes fixed on Yun Xiyue as he scrutinized her.

However, Zhou Tian felt no anger; instead, a hint of joy stirred within him.

"Excellent—indeed, she's no disappointment as the woman I, Zhou Tian, have taken a liking to; look, we share a tacit understanding."

Zhou Tian's heart already began to fantasize about the future, imagining his days together with Yun Xiyue.

Sang Jieguyi stared at Yun Xiyue, astonished; the literary talent of this Great Xia princess was also truly outstanding, wasn't it?

"'As one gazes upon the river, the river flows on'? Good, that's truly excellent!"

Yun Fengyun slammed the table and rose, offering continual praise; such words were also truly unexpected for him.

【No way—shouldn't it be Zhou Tian pretending to be cool? How did everything change? How did the princess suddenly start pretending to be cool?】

Yang Jun widened his eyes, feeling quite surprised by this.

He also really didn't understand—how did a perfectly fine matter turn out like this?

All I want is to stay low-key, let Zhou Tian, the protagonist, shine—just don't drag me into it.

Just as Yang Jun was extremely surprised, Yun Xiyue then did something that made him even more uneasy.

"Father Emperor, actually this poem was taught to me by Yang Jun!"

At that moment, Yun Xiyue stepped forward, immediately clasped her hands toward Yun Fengyun, and loudly replied.

【What? I taught it?】

【This dead woman, causing death without recompense!】

【I taught you? When did I teach you?】

【Teaching something like the eighteen forbidden things would be fine, but when did I teach you this poem?】

Yang Jun silently cursed, "Damn you, Yun Fengyue—must you stir up trouble?"

All I want is to stay low-key, to be a nobody; why, of all things, must you lead me down this dead-end path?

Yang Jun felt dissatisfied, yet couldn't vent his feelings in front of everyone.

"Princess, how can a poem you yourself composed be attributed to someone else?"

Zhou Tian also wore a frown; the little princess he had taken a liking to must absolutely not share a spiritual connection with another!

"Princess, are you serious? In that case, let this official recite another line to see whether the Heir of Prince Pingxi can match it."

Sang Jieguyi rolled his eyes, smiled, and spoke again.

"By the White Water Spring, the maiden is fair—Young Master Yang, please respond."

Sang Jieguyi recited the upper line, his eyes fixed tightly on Yang Jun.

Upon hearing Sang Jieguyi's words, Yang Jun deliberately showed a look of deep contemplation.

Actually, such matters aren't a big deal to him.

In any case, I don't want to act pretentious, I don't want to draw attention.

At this moment, Yun Fengyun was also staring intently at everything before him, his eyes full of tension.

Seeing that Yang Jun couldn't respond, he let out a breath and nodded.

Now it seems that remark was just his daughter speaking up; she didn't want to see Yang Jun fall far behind Zhou Tian, being crushed by him, so she said it was Yang Jun's teaching.

Sang Jieguyi still hoped Yang Jun could respond, thinking she had given him enough time.

Now seeing Yang Jun unable to respond, she also smiled.

"Looks like this is indeed somewhat difficult for Young Master Yang."

"But anyway, this kind of thing is understandable."

"After all, this is the culture of our Rizhao Kingdom, and Young Master Yang's father was defeated by our Rizhao Kingdom; as his son, he naturally cannot be our enemy."

Sang Jieguyi then gave a faint smile, her expression calm.

While speaking, she fully displayed her sense of superiority, and unconsciously nodded, chin raised.

This remark of Sang Jieguyi, however, fiercely stimulated Yang Jun.

Although I am merely a substitute, not Yang Ye's biological son.

But now it is indeed a genuine father-son relationship.

Sang Jieguyi's conduct is utterly disrespectful.