Too Much

Jun Tianxiao didn't have Zhao Yun's composure. In his eyes, there was only one main seat left in the council hall, clearly meant for Zhao Yun.

What did that mean?

He wasn't worthy of sitting down, was he?

He was Zhao Yun's Lord! Why were these soldiers excluding him!

How dare they!

He endured it, but the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Just as he was about to explode, Zhao Yun reached out and grabbed his arm, barely managing to bring him back to his senses.

Zhao Yun said respectfully, "Lord, please take a seat first."

Jun Tianxiao nodded in satisfaction at Zhao Yun's demeanor and didn't refuse. He walked towards the main seat.

When he was only two steps away from the main seat, all the generals present slammed their tables and stood up.

They drew their swords and pointed them at Jun Tianxiao, shouting in unison, "Those who usurp military power shall be killed!"

This sudden reaction made Zhao Yun quickly step forward to block Jun Tianxiao.

Jun Tianxiao was even more terrified by the sudden scene and the imposing aura emanating from the generals.

When he saw Zhao Yun shielding him, he couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed onto the ground.

Hearing the commotion, Zhao Yun could already imagine Jun Tianxiao's embarrassed state behind him.

He frowned, his expression instantly turning cold, and he questioned with a frown, "What are you doing? Are you trying to rebel?"

Faced with Zhao Yun's interrogation, the generals' expressions didn't change. They tacitly looked at Qi Dekai, who had also drawn his long saber.

Qi Dekai held his long saber, staring motionlessly at Jun Tianxiao. He found Zhao Yun's question somewhat amusing.

But then the entire council hall fell into an eerie silence, which threw him off.

So he secretly glanced around and found that everyone else was looking at him.

Let him reiterate, he was just a bit rough-looking, not stupid. How could he not know what these scoundrels were thinking!

His face immediately fell.

Good heavens!

None of them were acting like decent people, just ganging up on him!

And you, Old Wang, don't think I don't know you're laughing just because you're hiding behind others!

Your damn sword is even trembling!

Taking advantage of Qi Dekai's internal grumbling, Zhao Yun helped Jun Tianxiao up. Then, following the gaze of the generals, he looked at Qi Dekai.

He had a decent impression of this general, at least in terms of commanding troops and military discipline, there were no flaws.

But when it came to his Lord's dignity, no matter what, he needed a reasonable explanation.

"General Qi, shouldn't you explain this?"

His tone was still serious, but the initial killing intent was no longer mixed in.

Qi Dekai, with a dark expression, tried his best not to look at his colleagues.

He was truly afraid that if he couldn't help himself, he would charge forward and take them all down with him.

"Reporting to Commander Zhao, the main seat in the barracks has always been reserved for the Commander or the Duke of Wei."

"The Marquis Anle is neither the Commander of the Left Wei Guard nor a high-ranking noble directly under the Left Wei Guard. Naturally, he cannot sit there."

"If he were to occupy the main seat, it would be a provocation to the Left Wei Guard and the Wei State Duke Mansion."

Jun Tianxiao watched Qi Dekai's dark face as he spoke with utmost seriousness and utter nonsense, making his teeth tremble with anger.

Duke of Wei! Duke of Wei! Duke of Wei!

It was the Duke of Wei again!

The Wei State Duke Mansion had already sold you out, and you were still protecting them like this!

Good! Good! Good!

So loyal, huh!

When Zilong completely controls the Left Wei Guard, all of you will deserve to die!

Although he was constantly complaining inwardly, after the previous experience, he didn't dare to say much.

He just wrote all these people down in his mental notebook, waiting to get revenge on them one by one later.

However, he didn't know that his fierce expression at the moment was clearly seen by Zhao Yun, who was supporting him.

Zhao Yun coughed lightly, wanting to remind him not to lose his composure, but it was clearly not very effective.

Jun Tianxiao still had that expression, seemingly completely immersed in his own world, unable to extricate himself.

Helplessly, Zhao Yun could only continue to probe, "I am now the Commander of the Left Wei Guard. Should I have the authority to let my Lord sit in that position?"

Qi Dekai sneered, "Commander Zhao, your Lord is not the Lord of our Left Wei Guard, so he naturally has no right to sit in that position."

"If Commander Zhao were to issue a forceful order, then of course it would be possible. However, it's hard to say how many people would remain in this council hall."

As he said this, Qi Dekai seemed to recall something and said flippantly:

"Oh right, Commander Zhao, a reminder: your position as commander isn't official until His Majesty grants the promised resources."

"Calling you commander now is just giving face to Duke Wei and Empress Ji Ruxue. I hope you'll behave yourself."

Zhao Yun felt a bit sour hearing this. According to Qi Dekai, wasn't his commander position bought with resources?

Jun Tianxiao also realized what was happening and nudged the conflicted Zhao Yun with his elbow.

When Zhao Yun looked over, Jun Tianxiao shook his head and said gravely, "Zilong, please sit first. I'll stand. Everything is for the greater good."

Zhao Yun was stunned. He hadn't expected his proud Lord to compromise for him.

His eyes immediately reddened, and he said emotionally, "Yes, thank you, Lord!"

Looking up again, he saw Jun Tianxiao nod. Without further hesitation, he walked directly to the commander's seat and sat down.

The moment he sat, an imposing aura that seemed to look down on the world spread out, making the generals present tremble.

But Jun Tianxiao, still standing, was dumbfounded.

What the heck?

You sit down, fine, but you couldn't even pull up a stool for me?

Am I, your Lord, that unloved?

He glanced at the generals who had returned to their seats. Jun Tianxiao decided to endure it.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. It's never too late for revenge.

Hardship makes a man great.

Temporary humiliation is nothing. As long as I get command of the Left Wei Guard, it'll all be worth it.

Then, whether it's the Left Wei Guard's rules or the Duke of Wei's influence, in front of me, it'll all be trash!

After some self-consolation, Jun Tianxiao regained his usual spirited demeanor and walked directly to the side of the commander's seat, looking down at the generals below.

However, in the eyes of the other generals, he was just a jackal...

Inside the Imperial Palace, in the Imperial Study.

Ji Ruxue lay lazily on the bed and asked Hong Yu, "How is the matter with the Left Wei Guard?"

Hong Yu produced a stack of papers from somewhere and briefly recounted the intelligence.

"According to our informants, Marquis Anle changed clothes after court and then took Zhao Yun to the Left Wei Guard Barracks."

Ji Ruxue chuckled dismissively at Jun Tianxiao's actions. "He's quite impatient. I wonder what the Duke of Wei's reaction will be?"

Hearing Empress Ji Ruxue mention the Duke of Wei, Hong Yu's expression turned strange. He managed to maintain a calm tone as he replied:

"The Duke of Wei has not left his mansion since returning."

"Your Majesty, you know, ever since the Imperial Guard personally trained by the Duke of Wei took over the defense duties, our scouts have been unable to obtain specific information about the Duke of Wei."

"However, according to the scouts' reports, the Duke of Wei's fiancée, Meng Zhirou, also went to the Duke of Wei's mansion today."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the Duke of Wei should be cultivating his relationship with her right now."

Ji Ruxue's mouth twitched. She couldn't believe that while she was here meticulously planning for the Left Wei Guard, worrying about this and that, the Duke of Wei was happily wooing a girl in his mansion?

It was simply... too much!