Chapter 174

You don't want to be a pawn? Then you want to be the master?

But, you defecting to me, isn't that also being a pawn?

Could it be that you want to use This Palace?

Yun Fengyue coldly smiled; in the span of a sentence, Zhou Tian's expression changed slightly.

However, at this moment, he still remained composed.

Since I have already taken this step in such a matter, it is only natural that I must also see the final outcome.

Elder Princess, you don't want the fact that your troops are stationed outside the city to be discovered by His Majesty, do you?

Zhou Tian snorted coldly, no longer caring about anything.

Now this is his last chance; this news was also told to him by Mo Qingyan.

Zhou Tian knew that, at first, Mo Qingyan had not been deceived by Yang Jun, so this news must be true.

Now this point is exactly the leverage he can use to manipulate Yun Fengyue.

Zhou Tian, do you believe I'll kill you?

Yun Fengyue furrowed her brows, speaking viciously.

For her, this matter only added to her burning rage.

Now, such a problem is absolutely not allowed to have any mishap for her.

This army is already her bottom line.

If it is exposed and Yun Fengyun acts first, then it's over.

"The Elder Princess can take action, but if I cannot leave the Elder Princess's residence, some news will be made public."

Zhou Tian gave a cold smile and lightly nodded.

Yun Fengyue snorted coldly, her killing intent intensifying.

Meanwhile, the guards who had originally aggressively driven Zhou Tian away were now smiling, facing the young man walking toward them.

"His Highness the Heir."

"You've worked hard."

Yang Jun gave a slight smile and casually handed over two money bags.

"His Highness the Heir, how can this be?"

"Of course it can; it's freezing cold now, you've worked too hard."

After a few words, Yang Jun entered the mansion.

The guard's face showed gratitude; being considerate of them like His Highness the Heir is truly the first.

Now Yang Jun is also worried; his cultivation has reached the fifth rank, and he understands that this is thanks to his father's effort.

Precisely for that reason, he feels uneasy.

Next, will a great battle be imminent?

When Yang Jun arrived at Yun Fengyue's room door, he happened to see Zhou Tian also there.

For a moment, it was even more unexpected.

However, the three stared at each other, and Yang Jun instead smiled.

"General Zhou, you wouldn't also be here to peep at the Elder Princess bathing, would you?"

A joke made Zhou Tian's mouth twitch.

What Zhou Tian dislikes most is Yang Jun, especially his indifferent attitude displayed at such a time.

Now, such a matter is again a critical moment.

Therefore, in Zhou Tian's view, Yang Jun is mocking him.

That bastard Yang Jun, without doing anything, ends up getting everything.

But I have done everything, and in the end, I have nothing.

"Elder Princess, make him get lost, or else..."

"Oh? Elder Princess, do you have important matters to discuss?"

A profound glint flashed in Yang Jun's eyes, and Zhou Tian snorted coldly.

"It has nothing to do with you."

"If you don't make him leave, I'll announce the troop stationing!"

Zhou Tian gritted his teeth, lowering his voice to threaten Yun Fengyue.

"Yang Jun is one of our own; you needn't worry. If there's anything, speak up."

【This woman, caught by Zhou Tian? Now using me?】

Yang Jun guessed in his heart, but also smiled.

"That's right, General Zhou; speak up, if there's anything, I can also offer ideas."

Yang Jun's words made Yun Fengyue unable to help but look at him with new respect.

Zhou Tian, on the other hand, was greatly shocked—Yang Jun is also her person?

Behind Yang Jun stands Yang Ye, the Prince Pingxi.

So, does this mean that Yun Fengyue's rebellion has the Prince's Mansion joining in?

In that case, it would mean that there is definitely strength to oppose Yun Fengyun.

If that is truly the case, then my own strength is the weakest.

If I expose this matter, at most it would only cause the confrontation between the two sides to erupt earlier.

Then the final result would likely be just me suffering the consequences.

"It's fine, I'm just passing by."

If you have something to say, then talk.

Zhou Tian took a deep breath and spoke.

In the midst of speaking, he turned around and wanted to leave.

General Zhou, regarding this matter, you shouldn't rush to decide.

Since you've come, let's discuss this properly.

Yang Jun changed his mind; now the only way to handle this is to do it like this.

Otherwise, the problems involved will cause harm to many people.

This kind of thing is truly the most appropriate and complete course of action.

Young Master Yang, you wouldn't be thinking of killing me, would you?

Zhou Tian snorted coldly, looking at Yang Jun before him with a chilly expression.

Kill you? No, we're our own people, so we have something to discuss properly.

For the time being, we still need to fully address this matter.

What do you mean?

Zhou Tian and Yun Fengyue were both stunned.

Everyone raised their heads and stared intently at Yang Jun.

Don't rush; listen as I explain it in detail.

At this moment, Yang Jun made a decision.

That night, the Elder Princess's Mansion was brightly lit.

The lights never went out, and Yang Jun never left the mansion.

This situation continued until the next morning.

Yang Jun and Zhou Tian each left the mansion and went their separate ways.

The sixth day of the winter month.

…… (ellipsis) No.

At the early morning court, Yun Fengyun sat on the Dragon Throne.

At this moment, he leaned sideways, slouching.

In his eyes at this moment, there was a hint of killing intent.

Yang Ye!

Yun Fengyun glanced at the officials in the court and let out a cold snort.

He also spent the night considering this matter.

We can't delay this any longer today.

Now, this situation leaves Yun Fengyun feeling completely unsafe, with no sense of security at all.

So, to resolve all of this, we must take action.

Your Majesty.

Yang Ye stepped out, dressed today in full battle armor with a red cape draped over it.

Yang Ye, you have entrenched yourself in the southwest, formed factions for personal gain, and intend to rebel—do you know your crime?

At this moment, Yun Fengyun shouted coldly and slammed his hand onto the Dragon Throne.

Today, the troop deployment is finally complete, and now it's time to close the net on all of this.

Your Majesty, although the sovereign commands a subject to die, the subject cannot but obey.

But regarding this matter, I, the subject, refuse to accept it!

After a cold rebuke, Yang Ye did not kneel.

Bold! How dare you not obey My words? Seize him and take Yang Ye down.

Furthermore, send people to surround the Prince Pingxi's Mansion and capture everyone inside.

And also the Elder Princess's Mansion and the Deputy Commander's Mansion!

Yun Fengyun immediately spoke up again, shouting repeatedly.

In contrast to this matter, he intends to launch a major dragnet today.

All of his troops have already been dispatched; now, at this moment, he must resolve these issues.

Imperial Elder Brother, you truly disregard everything.

Your Majesty, there's no need to investigate further; we've come ourselves.

Ah, what should we say about these things?

Yun Fengyue, Zhou Tian, and Yang Jun stepped forward; for a moment, the atmosphere in the court grew tense.

Kill!

Outside the Imperial Palace, the shouts of killing shook the heavens.

Yun Fengyun rose to his feet, and Yang Ye rushed forward.

Close the gate!

Amidst the shouting, the main hall's doors shut, and in an instant, the cries of killing shook the heavens.

This slaughter continued until evening, when the shouting finally ceased.

Outside the Imperial Palace gate, Yun Xiyue, Mo Qingyan, Leng Qingyue, and Lin Qingyue came together, bringing the Prince's Mansion troops to guard the entrance.

Qinglong and the others were covered in blood.

He, he won't be alright, will he?

He, he'll be okay, right? No.

A voice sounded, and several women lifted their heads, worry in their eyes.

Get ready, follow This Palace and charge in!

Yun Xiyue spoke, issuing a low-voiced command.

And just then, the gates of the Imperial Palace slowly opened.

Yang Jun and Yang Ye, father and son, supported each other as they slowly walked inside.

And behind them, flames shot up into the sky.

Yang Jun!

Amid the shouts, all the women surged forward together!