Chapter 90: Unexpected Gain

Zhou Tian was originally quite depressed, but who would have thought that Yun Fengyun would actually give him such a surprise.

Subject, I thank Your Majesty for the great grace!

Zhou Tian turned over and knelt, his face full of respect.

He was quite pleased, you know, as Deputy Commander of the Imperial City Guard, a promotion would surely make him a Commandant.

By then, he would be the head of the Imperial City, and all safety matters would be in his hands alone.

Zhou Tian was originally a rising star in the court, but you know, his qualifications pale in comparison to others'.

Now that Zhou Tian has received such important responsibility, Yun Fengyun's painstaking effort in this matter goes without saying.

Upon hearing Yun Fengyun's words, the officials each had their own thoughts for a moment.

Yang Jun, on the other hand, remained quite calm, not paying too much attention to such matters.

Anyway, these matters have little to do with him.

Yun Fengyun will certainly not let him off easily; he still has a countermove.

Yang Jun stood where he was, appearing calm on the surface but feeling quite uneasy inside.

Some worry, some tension, came not only from Yun Fengyun but even more from Zhou Tian.

Originally they thought they could frame Zhou Tian, but who would have thought he would turn misfortune into blessing, losing the Heavenly Sword yet gaining a promotion.

As Commandant of the Imperial City Guard, he can command the palace guards; such a post grants the authority to strike first and report later.

Sigh, the protagonist's halo, why is it always so obvious?

All of this, the impact it brings, truly makes one feel resentful.

No, I must change.

If we keep going like this, not to mention beating Zhou Tian, even my own little role's life cannot be preserved.

Could it be that I cannot change the original book's development direction?

Am I merely a blood bag for Zhou Tian's journey? Or just a poor wretch left for him to farm experience?

Yang Jun thought of these things in his heart, and involuntarily gave a wry smile, at the same time shaking his head.

Zhou Tian glanced at Yang Jun with great pride, his previous dissatisfaction and grievances completely gone.

Nowadays, these things are nothing major to him.

In short, what ought to be done still holds great promise of being accomplished.

Yang Jun, what else do you have that's so impressive?

No matter what, all the achievements belong to me.

A holy sword exchanged for a bright future.

Next, it will be the princess; with her, you will amount to nothing!

You bastard, just wait for me!

It's you who provoked me, it's you who insists on tormenting me like this, right?

Alright, I'll go find your senior sister to study her thoroughly.

Only by deeply communicating with her can my inner anger be vented!

Yang Jun's heart was filled with resentment, thinking angrily.

After court dispersed, he hurried straight to the Prince's Mansion.

Meanwhile Zhou Tian did not leave; Yun Fengyun summoned him alone.

Your subject greets Your Majesty; may Your Majesty live ten thousand, ten thousand, ten thousand years!

Upon seeing Yun Fengyun, Zhou Tian immediately knelt, shouting "long live," to show his loyalty.

Rise.

Yun Fengyun waved his hand, watching Zhou Tian straighten up, and lightly nodded.

Honestly, Zhou Tian's appearance is indeed not bad.

Tall and slender, also sturdy; his vigor and spirit make him look like a handsome young man at a glance.

Just that glance let Yun Fengyun decide Zhou Tian is far more pleasing to the eye than Yang Jun.

There's no way around it; Yang Jun looks extremely thin, and in appearance there is indeed a gap.

Zhou Tian, Xi Yue's marriage contract is due.

Yun Fengyun spoke, lifting his tea cup and taking a light sip.

Zhou Tian, upon hearing Yun Fengyun's words, was somewhat surprised.

He did not understand the meaning of Yun Fengyun's words at all.

Yun Xiyue is to marry Yang Jun; this has already been decided.

Although he is very dissatisfied and very resentful.

But this is also unavoidable.

Now Yun Fengyun, to his face, what does he intend to do?

I will surely guard the peace of the Imperial City, ensuring no chaos occurs on the day of the princess's grand wedding.

Zhou Tian also hastily clasped his hands, speaking repeatedly.

In this matter, Zhou Tian can only respond in this way.

Yang Jun has a marriage contract; this is the face of the imperial family.

Even if I am valued by Yun Fengyun, I cannot change all this.

Zhou Tian, my meaning is, I do not like this prince consort.

Yun Fengyun spoke again; in that sentence, Zhou Tian was stunned once more.

He simply could not clearly understand Yun Fengyun's meaning, so he could only keep silent for now.

If you take Xi Yue away, you'll be the Prince Consort—do you dare? Going against Yang Jun, abducting someone—can you do it?

Yun Fengyun looked at Zhou Tian, spoke again, and was speaking.

Hearing Yun Fengyun's words, Zhou Tian was stunned for a moment.

But he could still hear those words clearly and distinctly.

Moreover, he knew exactly how this matter stood.

The old emperor is trying to get me to join forces and act against Yang Jun!

Having figured this out, Zhou Tian was very excited.

But he quickly wiped the smile from his face and stood respectfully before Yun Fengyun.

"Your Majesty, as long as you want Li Jun dead, I am willing to do everything in my power!"

Zhou Tian spoke again, with a respectful expression.

Since even the old emperor is dissatisfied with Yang Jun and has murderous intent, what do I have to worry about?

That is to say, in such matters, I can absolutely win and absolutely resolve everything!

With this thought, Zhou Tian's heart filled with even greater pride.

Good, not disappointing as the one I have taken a liking to—go back and prepare first.

On the day of Xi Yue's grand wedding, it will be the time for you to duel with Yang Jun.

By then, I hope you won't disappoint me!

Yun Fengyun nodded firmly, and Zhou Tian hurriedly knelt down.

I will not fail to live up to your grace!

Zhou Tian had a mighty presence, after all, in these matters he was bound to succeed.

Moreover, he believed that he would surely be able to defeat Yang Jun.

Yun Fengyun nodded with satisfaction, not only because Zhou Tian surpassed Yang Jun.

More importantly, Zhou Tian now displayed utter loyalty to me.

What I need most is a Prince Consort who is loyal to me, not like Yang Jun, who harbors different intentions and could even become a threat.

Although Prince Pingxi is dead, Yang Jun this sort of person could very well use this to form cliques, stir up other troubles.

This is something I cannot accept, and I must guard against and control it.

Furthermore, in Yun Fengyun's view, my doing this is also for the happiness and future of Yun Xiyue.

Remember, for the things I have you do, you can carry them out boldly and without worry.

But if it is something not permitted, you must bear in mind that it is absolutely unacceptable.

Yun Fengyun spoke again, his eyes fixed tightly on Zhou Tian.

Subject, I obey!

Zhou Tian knelt on the ground, responded sincerely, and Yun Fengyun nodded in satisfaction.