Heading to the Ancestral Court

Heavenly King Li burned with fury. He was taking the risk of being beaten to death to seek out Chen Shi in person not to bring him the Jade Emperor Great Heavenly Venerate's decree, but to serve as the deputy marshal of the Grand Marshal of Soldiers and Horses!

Chen Shi did not understand how to command troops, figuring this expedition would require an expert's help, yet never expected Chen Shi to appoint his favorite concubine as deputy marshal instead.

Truly muddle-headed!

Heavenly King Li had already consulted the Jade Emperor Great Heavenly Venerate regarding this matter, and the Jade Emperor Great Heavenly Venerate had told him that as long as Heavenly King Chen nodded, he could act as this deputy marshal.

Of course the Great Heavenly Venerate could designate someone to be this deputy marshal, but Chen Shi was stationed in Western Penglai with heavy troops and relied on his military might; if the Great Heavenly Venerate forcefully dispatched a deputy marshal, he feared the man would die inexplicably at his post within mere days.

Such a thing was something Chen Shi could certainly pull off.

Yet how had he, Heavenly King Li, ever suffered such grievance?

Seeing this, Chen Shi knew he had misunderstood, and laughed heartily. Daoist friend, do not misunderstand. You are currently nursing injuries and unable to lead troops for me, so I had my beloved concubine take your place. Once you have recovered from your injuries, the position of deputy marshal will naturally still be yours.

A trace of hope rose in Heavenly King Li's heart. Really?

"There are no jokes in the military. How can I, the Grand Marshal of All Under Heaven, be untrustworthy?"

Chen Shi comforted him with a few words, feeling somewhat troubled inwardly. *I wonder if Godmother will still