Chapter 9

Yang Jun

Yun Xiyue is truly sick, ah—since she looks down on herself, she goes to find Zhou Tian, she goes to find the great capable person, the great hero in her eyes.

Zhou Tian

Yun Fengyun

Xi Yue

Prince Pingxi

Yang Jun had some thoughts in his heart, but he merely glanced at Yun Xiyue, and those thoughts flashed by.

Yun Xiyue, however, felt resentment toward Yang Jun, and a resentful look appeared on her face.

She had no intention of getting angry at all; on the contrary, she was quite happy here.

If I can hear Yang Jun's inner voice, then doesn't that mean I am the one who understands him best in this world?

Furthermore, from now on, with Yang Jun before my eyes, everything will be laid bare—no secrets at all!

Sang Jieguyi

From now on, that is to say, as long as I keep my eyes on Yang Jun, all his actions and thoughts cannot escape my gaze.

Yang Aiqing

Zhou Aiqing

Sunlight envoy

daily envoy

At this moment, Sang Jieguyi stepped forward with small steps, speaking softly.

However, although this woman appeared very weak, as if anyone could easily overpower her.

But in reality, while she spoke, her expression and demeanor still revealed unmistakable arrogance and haughtiness.

"Envoy of Rizhao, what business do you?"

Yun Fengyun looked at Sang Jieguyi before him, who seemed as soft as something that could be squeezed to yield water, and let out a cold snort.

"Your Majesty the Emperor of Daxia, currently Daxia has been at war with my Rizhao for several months; although it appears evenly matched on the surface, in reality Daxia has suffered numerous retreats."

"Our Emperor of Rizhao pities the people's livelihood and intends to cease hostilities."

"But Daxia rashly raised arms, causing countless losses to our Rizhao."

"Therefore, if Daxia is willing to compensate our Rizhao with one million taels of silver, one hundred thousand taels of gold, and one hundred thousand horses, as well as countless hemp and grain."

"As long as it is handed to the envoy, when the envoy returns to our Rizhao, he will surely persuade our Emperor of Rizhao to cease hostilities then, never again to raise arms, and bring ten years of peace to the peoples of both nations."

Sang Jieguyi spoke, revealing an arrogant expression.

Although this woman is arrogant, her words are begging for a beating.

However, in reality, Sang Jieguyi's chosen timing was very appropriate.

Now the pillar of Daxia, Sang Jieguyi, has passed away, and throughout Daxia there is no one capable of shouldering the great responsibility.

Rizhao took advantage of this opportunity to propose negotiation demands, even though it was clear they had the appearance of taking advantage of a fire, yet there was nothing that could be done.

Between states, there has never been talk of righteousness, let alone conscience.

What matters most is profit.

How could a tiny Rizhao dare to point and gesture at Daxia, even to the point of issuing commands—how could all this be described merely as taking advantage of a fire?

If Prince Pingxi were still around, then tiny Rizhao wouldn't even dare to make demands; at best, it would only have to meekly lower its head and admit defeat.

"Yang Aiqing, Zhou Aiqing, what do you two think of the Rizhao envoy's words?"

Yun Fengyun remained expressionless, glanced at Sang Jieguyi, then immediately spoke up, raising his voice as he asked Yang Jun and Zhou Tian before him.

His intention was simple: first, to resolve the immediate problem.

Second, he also wanted to let his daughter compare, to see whether Yang Jun or Zhou Tian was better or worse in handling this matter.

"Your Majesty, I believe that a ceasefire and friendly relations between the two countries would certainly be greatly beneficial to the peoples of both sides."

"However, no matter how the two sides negotiate, they must uphold the most basic principle: that no harm be done to the interests of our Daxia!"

"Our Daxia is a vast great state; what fear have we of the Rizhao state?"

Zhou Tian stepped forward, speaking loudly, also appearing as a figure of passionate fervor and loyal devotion to the country.

Seeing this scene, Sang Jieguyi was slightly taken aback.

She sized up Zhou Tian before her, and he too appeared as a man of iron resolve, wholeheartedly devoted to his lord.

Moreover, his appearance was fine, his physique was not bad, and indeed he was quite good.

Seeing this, Sang Jieguyi involuntarily glanced at Yang Jun beside her.

At first glance he looked like an idiot playing with his fingers; if all of Daxia's officials were like that, what would Rizhao have to fear?

Yang Jun also fully noticed Sang Jieguyi's expression and demeanor.

He gave a cold smile, merely lowering his head, and simply played with the jade pendant at his waist in his hand.

【Laugh, let's see how you laugh; when you are pressed onto the bed by Zhou Tian, let's see how you can still laugh!】

【It's just being made a plaything by Zhou Tian; what's there to be happy about!】「

Yang Jun snorted in contempt, while Sang Jieguyi widened her eyes.

No way? Am I still hallucinating?

No, this voice is appearing in my own mind? Is it his voice?

Sang Jieguyi again looked uneasy, greatly shocked.

What could be seen now made Sang Jieguyi truly feel very surprised; such a thing indeed left her feeling puzzled.

However, under these present circumstances, Sang Jieguyi likewise had no extra time to consider these matters.

At this moment, however, the discussion was about the interests between the two countries; this strange and odd little matter was, of course, only to be set aside temporarily.

Yun Fengyun listened to Zhou Tian's answer, instinctively nodded; this answer was proper and satisfactory, making him feel very satisfied.

"Yang Aiqing, what do you think?"

Yun Fengyun raised their head, glanced at Yang Jun, and spoke.

In his current demeanor, what shows is more disdain; Zhou Tian is neither humble nor arrogant, all his responses are quite reasonable—now, what kind of answer will this Yang Jun have?

Now Yun Fengyun poses a question to Yang Jun; on the surface, they also appear kind and approachable.

But in reality, Yun Fengyun is full of smug satisfaction.

The gap between people can only be distinguished through comparison.

As long as I have Yang Jun and Zhou Tian respond to the same question, the superiority between them will be immediately clear.

By then, no matter what, Yun Xiyue will be able to tell which one is better.