Jun Tianxiao Finally Remembers the Important Matter

These words stirred up tremendous waves in the hearts of all the ministers present.

"This Lord"?

This was usually such a normal self-designation, but in this current situation, it was so treasonous. Speculations surged in everyone's minds.

What did the Duke of Wei mean?

Was the Duke of Wei giving up his identity as part of the Imperial Faction?

But why? Was it just because of the Left Wei Guard incident?

Judging by the Duke of Wei's demeanor, he didn't seem to be acting.

At this moment, Ji Ruxue, looking down from her elevated position, felt a prickling sensation on her back as she gazed at Mo Yunxuan's narrowed eyes.

Ever since ascending the throne and breaking through to the Body Integration Realm with the help of National Destiny, no one in the imperial court had made her feel this way.

Now, a Golden Core... Wait? When did he break through to Nascent Soul?

Ji Ruxue's brow, which had been furrowed in pretense, tightened again. She realized that something seemed to be beyond her control.

But now the arrow was nocked and ready to fire. While she was still contemplating, Jun Tianxiao stepped forward again, angrily pointing at Mo Yunxuan and shouting:

"Presumptuous! Duke of Wei! Is this how you speak to His Majesty? How is this different from the insubordination you spoke of?"

Having said that, Jun Tianxiao turned and bowed to Ji Ruxue: "Your Majesty, I request that you punish the Duke of Wei for his great disrespect!"

Ji Ruxue looked at Jun Tianxiao, who was jumping around. Annoyed by Mo Yunxuan's sudden change in attitude, she glared at him fiercely.

However, Jun Tianxiao, still in the process of bowing, did not see this. Mo Yunxuan, who was directly looking at the Empress, saw it clearly.

But he didn't overthink it, merely musing inwardly: It seems the Empress and Jun Tianxiao have an unusual relationship!

At the same time, the pressure of the Early Nascent Soul stage emanating from Mo Yunxuan suddenly erupted.

It bore down on Jun Tianxiao, who was still in the bowing posture. Unprepared and only at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, Jun Tianxiao was instantly pressed to the ground.

The first to react was Jun Tianxiao, pinned to the ground. He struggled fiercely, trying to get up, but he was unable to stand under the pressure and could only roar in anger:

"Mo Yunxuan! How dare you treat me like this in the imperial court! Do you have any regard for rules, for His Majesty!"

The Palace Guards watched Jun Tianxiao, who was struggling and roaring, and wanted to step forward to help.

But they were intimidated by the prestige of the Wei State Duke Mansion and hesitated, their gazes turning to the Empress.

The Empress, still trying to shake off her recent annoyance, saw this scene unfold.

A flicker of killing intent flashed in her eyes, it was unclear whether it was directed at Jun Tianxiao, Mo Yunxuan, or both.

But ultimately, she made no move and ignored the pleading glances of the Palace Guards.

The surrounding ministers, however, were not so calm and stepped forward to persuade:

"Duke of Wei, Marquis Anle merely spoke rashly. Please be magnanimous and let him go like a fart!"

"Yes, yes! Who in the court doesn't know that Marquis Anle is just a good-for-nothing fop who lives off his family's wealth? Why stoop to his level?"

Mo Yunxuan paused when he heard Jun Tianxiao shouting about rules.

Then he looked at the ministers who came forward to persuade him, the silent Empress, and Jun Tianxiao, who was raging powerlessly on the ground.

He suddenly laughed from the bottom of his heart, a laugh of relief.

He seemed to understand Wang Yuan's previous words: "Your words are the rules of the Wei State Duke Mansion."

Jun Tianxiao, at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, was like a dead dog under his Early Nascent Soul pressure, unable to move.

Although he was also trash compared to the Empress at the Integrated Body Early Stage, she was wary of the Two Hundred Thousand Imperial City Imperial Guard directly under the Wei State Duke Mansion and could not easily make a move against him.

So this was strength! This was influence!

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At this moment, Mo Yunxuan felt a surge of heroic spirit, as if no cloud could obscure his heart in this world.

However, after his moment of exhilaration, he withdrew his pressure. His current cultivation was only at the Nascent Soul Realm, three Great Realms below the Empress at the Body Integration Realm.

If Ji Ruxue were truly determined to deal with him, he would have no way to protect himself.

Therefore, it was not yet time to truly break ties with the Empress; he had to endure...

He just needed to show a little fangs, to let them know that the new Duke of Wei was not a pushover, a green youngster who was easily taken advantage of.

Continuing further would be counterproductive.

Seeing Mo Yunxuan withdraw his pressure, all the ministers in the court breathed a collective sigh of relief and returned to their original positions, as if the scene that had just occurred had never happened.

However, the way they looked at Mo Yunxuan now carried a hint of seriousness, and the previous contempt was gone.

The moment the pressure disappeared, Jun Tianxiao got up, his face flushed, whether from the fall or anger, it was unclear.

He roared at Mo Yunxuan:

"Mo Yunxuan! Are you f***ing crazy?!"

"I merely reported you! How dare you humiliate me like this in front of His Majesty! You deserve to die!"

He then glared at Ji Ruxue, still unsatisfied, and casually cupped his hands:

"Your Majesty, Mo Yunxuan's actions are tantamount to rebellion, disrespecting the sovereign, and treason. He should be executed..."

Ji Ruxue looked at Jun Tianxiao's ferocious expression and sighed inwardly. He really wasn't him anymore... Although a bit foolish, he was still useful now.

She forcefully suppressed the killing intent in her heart, though a trace of it still flickered in her eyes from time to time.

But this sliver of killing intent was precisely caught by Jun Tianxiao.

His heart immediately settled. As expected! The Empress also wants Mo Yunxuan dead, just like me!

Heh, Mo Yunxuan, so what if you command the Two Hundred Thousand Imperial City Imperial Guard? Today, I'll make you lose five thousand of your Left Guard first...

Today was supposed to be about seizing Mo Yunxuan's military power, How did it turn into this?

Jun Tianxiao suddenly realized that today's Imperial Court had completely veered off course because of him. No wonder Ji Ruxue hadn't helped him...

Mo Yunxuan looked at the suddenly quiet Jun Tianxiao and turned to Ji Ruxue.

Sensing the intermittent killing intent in her eyes, he was about to feel fortunate that he had stopped in time.

Then he noticed Ji Ruxue's gaze wasn't fixed on him, but rather on Jun Tianxiao.

His expression immediately became strange: Could Ji Ruxue and Jun Tianxiao not have a good relationship?

That shouldn't be right! They were clearly plotting to seize my military power together at first! Have they already fallen out? How is that possible!

Or is there another hidden reason for this?

However, he had no time to ponder this now and could only set it aside for later.

Mo Yunxuan cupped his hands towards Ji Ruxue:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Marquis Anle just slandered the reputation of my Wei State Duke Mansion. I acted rashly in my haste, and I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."

Ji Ruxue felt uneasy listening to Mo Yunxuan's apology.

You apologize, fine, but why do you have to keep mentioning 'this Lord'? What's the point?

And that indifferent expression, does it even mean you're sorry?

But in the end, Ji Ruxue did not reveal her thoughts, merely saying indifferently:

"It's nothing. The Duke of Wei was also hasty. This time, your punishment is waived. Just be mindful next time."

After speaking, she glanced at Jun Tianxiao on the side and spoke again:

"However, you are all colleagues. Duke of Wei, you should offer an apology."

Mo Yunxuan heard Ji Ruxue's request and did not object. He turned to Jun Tianxiao, cupped his hands, and smiled:

"Marquis Anle, I was impulsive this time. Please forgive me."