Chapter 10: The Old Man's Outburst

  The old master didn't expect that the unusual events tonight were actually his grandson getting a huge benefit, and no one came to assassinate him. He heard that Jun Ye ran to Luoyue Lake in the middle of the night to take a bath, and angrily went to sleep, not expecting to be woken up again by a commotion, only to find out that another problem had occurred on Jun Ye's side, instantly getting furious.

  "I'm fine, really fine." Jun Ye unconsciously grabbed a towel and covered his crotch, his face filled with embarrassment. Standing naked in the water without a stitch on, he was suddenly surrounded by over ten big men, all of whom were looking down at him with an unobstructed view, making even someone as thick-skinned and calm as Jun Ye feel somewhat unbearable.

  "What are you covering up? With just that little thing, what's there to be ashamed of in front of Grandpa? Remember when you were a kid, Grandpa used to hold you in one hand and play with you with the other." Jun Zhan Tian's words almost made Jun Xie faint.

  Behind them, the several burly guards had their shoulders heaving, each of their coarse faces beet red from holding back, and they were all panting heavily. Several of them sneaked glances at where the young master was covering himself, raising an eyebrow and exchanging sly looks, their eyes gleaming with a competitive spirit...

  "Who did it?" Jun Zhan Tian's face sank, like cold ice, with a hint of murderous intent.

  "Huh?" Jun Xie was somewhat bewildered, but soon came to his senses and hung his head in shame: "I didn't see clearly, so I spilled it."

  "Good for nothing!" Lord Jun's old master scolded, his tone full of disappointment. He took a closer look at his grandson and confirmed that there was nothing wrong with him, but he had lost interest in watching his grandson's martial arts skills. His small body didn't have even a bit of the quality of a military family's descendant - even a big girl wouldn't be so weak! He hummed in disapproval... Alas, he nodded and said: "You'd better rest well." Then he turned around and walked out, followed by his guards. Only then did Jun Wuji let out a sigh of relief, removing the towel that had been covering his face, revealing a head full of cold sweat.

  The next day, Jun fought with the old Duke of Tian in the Golden Hall of the Emperor, scolding several national uncles and grand preceptors, imperial relatives and prime ministers, pointing at their noses and cursing loudly. His emotions were extremely agitated, and he threatened that if anyone else tried to assassinate his only grandson, every family would have to pay with a life before anything else could be said!

  The old marshal who had been silent for ten years suddenly burst into a rage, and the civil and military officials of the court were as quiet as cicadas in winter. Even the emperor himself spoke softly to comfort him repeatedly.

  However, there were also those who didn't know their place. The father-in-law of the eldest prince, Song Shiyan, the current imperial historian, was originally a newly promoted nobleman who climbed to his current position by relying on the power of the eldest prince. He wasn't familiar with the old duke and relied on the support of the eldest prince behind him, so he dared to be rude to Jun Wanjun for two sentences. He also submitted a memorial to the emperor, but was slapped in the face by Jun Wanjun on the spot, losing two teeth.

  The eldest prince came out to persuade, but was kicked in the stomach by the old duke and became a rolling gourd. Suddenly no one dared to move again. In the end, it was still His Majesty the Emperor who personally guaranteed the safety of Jun San's person, and Jun Zhan Tiancai angrily swept his sleeves and left. As he walked away, he glanced at each of the supporters of the various princes, making them all tremble with fear like noodles...

  The old duke has not shown his power for ten years, and suddenly he is so fierce that all the civil and military officials in the court are shocked. In the Golden Hall, they even fought with their fists, and even the princes dared to take action, what else would they dare not do?

  Only the Emperor himself watched as Jun Zhan Tian walked away, but he let out a long sigh from his heart. Although Jun Zhan Tian's outburst today was impressive, the Emperor already knew that the only surviving third young master of the Jun family had thoroughly disappointed him! Thinking back to how Jun Zhan Tian had once asked him to take in Ling Meng Gong Zhu, it seemed that was Jun Zhan Tian's last effort to preserve the Jun family's bloodline.

  But he himself refused at that time without emotion.

  You're not even worthy of being a villain, but since you have some semblance of talent, Lord Warring States wouldn't be acting like this in the Golden Temple. The reason he's lost control today is because Old Master has already seen that your family has no future! Lord Warring States and your family have made countless enemies at home and abroad, and as soon as he kicks the bucket, his enemies won't let off his descendants.

  So the old man doesn't care about being overbearing now! Whoever dares to move against my family or my grandson, I'll move first against you! Since my family has already been treated this way, why should I still suffer humiliation and hardship?!

  Could it be that the illustrious House of Jun, once the guardian deity of the Tianxiang Empire, had fallen to such a state? The Emperor let out a sigh, and suddenly felt an intense sense of regret in his heart. Perhaps back then, he shouldn't have...

  Witnessing the old duke's dominance, all the old subordinates in the military were overjoyed, and everyone who had been secretly planning something also gave up their original plans. Even the crown prince, who was humiliated on the spot, didn't have any more resentment to speak of. As for resentment, he would only blame his own father-in-law for being ignorant and bringing shame upon himself without realizing that this old man was already half-crazy?!

  Of course, there are still many people who are resentful in their hearts. Can't you, this old thing, live forever? When you die, the family of the ruler will be exterminated and cut off!

  However, at most, it's just thinking in one's heart now. In the Tianxiang Empire, there is no force that dares to openly confront Lord Qianye on his birthday!

  Only...

  When the Grand Preceptor, Prime Minister Li Shang was watching with cold eyes and didn't say a word, but after Jun Lao Yezi left, he secretly furrowed his brow, and a smile appeared on his face. It seems that Jun Zhan Tian still maintains his not-so-competent grandson very well. If so, then Jun Mo Xie is Jun Zhan Tian's weakness? This weakness is really easy to grasp, when someone has an obvious shortcoming, no matter how strong the person's strength is and how powerful their background is, they are no longer feared...

  In a corner that no one noticed, Li Taishi and the Guardian General Meng Rufei opposite him exchanged a glance, each with a mysterious smile at the corner of their mouths.

  And speaking of your family, in your younger brother's room.

  The door closed, and the child blushed with a pretty face, turning his body to escape.

  "You're afraid of me?" Jun Xie wiped his body, anyway, he had already been seen through by this little girl, and looking again, it seemed that there was nothing to be afraid of, the young lady didn't care, so why should a big man like him be afraid.

  "Scared." Ke'er hastily nodded, but then felt it wasn't right and quickly corrected himself: "No, no, no... scared."

  He smiled slyly and stood up stark naked from the wooden tub, but then let out a sharp cry and covered his eyes.

  "Quickly put on your clothes and come before Ke'er. Smiling, he said: 'Open your eyes, it's all right.'"

  Ke'er slowly moved her hands apart, sneaking a peek, and found that Jun Xie had indeed put on his clothes. Only then did she feel at ease, bringing down both hands, her pretty face flushing red, looking adorable.

  He couldn't help but stretch out his hand and gently pat her head. Ke'er was startled again, and when she looked up, she saw that Jun Xie's eyes were warm and gentle, just like an older brother looking at his little sister. For some reason, she felt a sense of security and was no longer afraid. She thought to herself: "This young master seems quite pleasing to the eye." As soon as she had this thought, she was startled again: "How could I think that? He's still the same arrogant and ruthless person! I won't let him tarnish my innocence! If he tries to use force, I'd rather die!" She involuntarily took a step back, her face full of vigilance.