14 Dragon and Phoenix 3 (2/2)

But Yin Mei felt that stealing this campaign from him was possible. If she blew his actions up out of proportion, it could make even the Jade Emperor doubt that Long Aotian had the personality qualities required of a capable general. After all, he couldn't even handle his private life, who was to say he would do any better in his work life? The rumors were already much bigger then they were in the former storyline, so they probably only needed a little more work. There was even the perfect candidate waiting behind Long Aotian to receive this campaign, so what more could she ask for?

She thought that this idea was pretty good, and applauded herself for coming up with it.

Of course, there was no way she could do this by herself. She would need people who could spread rumors, whisper things into the ear of the emperor... of course, the first option would be Feng Hua's older brother or father. They were also probably the best option. In the Jade Emperor's court, Feng Hua's father had a fairly good reputation, considering his personality... which wasn't bad, but he liked taking revenge for small things, and he would do it in a vicious manner as well. But, even so, to have a good reputation despite that really said a lot about Feng Hua's father's skill.

”Mei Lan, go call my brother here. I have something I have to ask him.” Yin Mei said, leaning her head on the palm of her hand as she took the gold toothpick and skewered another piece of mandarin orange for herself.

”Yes, young miss,” Mei Lan replied, bowing before retreating and then running off.

It wasn't too long when Feng Tian arrived. He had already been at the residence, and with the movement speed of upper realm cultivators, moving to and fro from place to place only needed a moment. He did spend some time to send off the people he had been talking with, but it wasn't much. Yin Mei had only finished her third slice of orange since Mei Lan left before he arrived.

”Big Brother,” Yin Mei said, pushing the plate of orange slices in front of Feng Tian as he sat down across from her.

”What is it that you wanted?” Feng Tian asked, skewering a piece and placing it in his mouth. Actually, he wasn't a big fan of oranges, but since his little sister was giving him some, he would gratefully eat them. Even if she fed him something poisonous, he would still eat it. After all, it wasn't like he would die from a little poison.

”Big brother, the reason I called you here was to ask you to recommend Hu Nan as general for the next campaign. Ask father for me too, will you?” Yin Mei said.

”The beast king's eldest son? That's fine, but why?” Feng Tian replied. Feng Hua had never really involved herself in politics before, so he was a little confused why she wanted to now.

”I don't want Long Aotian to get the position.” Yin Mei once more showed a cruel expression. These years, her heart had become more and more cold, and more and more vicious. It was as if, ever since she had killed the former male lead, something had changed in her. She had never been a nice person, but she also wasn't the sort of person that would so willingly destroy the lives of others like this. ”I want him to suffer. I want him to fall. I want him to be unable to climb up from this pit that I've dug, until he comes to me begging for mercy.” Her smile never left her face as she spoke, as if she was already relishing the image she had described.

Feng Tian didn't find anything wrong with this. In his mind, Long Aotian deserved anything that came to him now, even death was too little for scum like him that hurt his little sister's heart. Yin Mei's heart definitely wasn't hurt, but even if it wasn't, Feng Tian's opinion wouldn't change.

”Hu Nan is plenty capable, he is just outshined because Long Aotian is here. I'm sure that if he got the chance to battle against the devils, he would definitely be able to impress the Emperor.” Feng Tian said, thinking that his sister was very smart. If it was Feng Tian, he would also choose Hu Nan as Long Aotian's replacement. He nodded. This was doable. It wasn't too good if he or father said anything, considering how involved they currently were with the matter, but it would be fine if he got someone else to speak up about it. ”Alright, don't worry and just wait. I'll take care of this little matter.”

Yin Mei nodded, happily sending Feng Tian off. It was good to have such a capable family, she didn't need to make any moves herself, only having to say a few words and everything would get done for her. Yin Mei took a look at the information. Well, she would probably have to personally make a move if she wanted to get that item though.

The Amethyst Mountain Range, huh? At least, now that she was in the body of a famous person with heavy backing, she wouldn't have to worry too much about being chased down by other people. She was still holding a little bit of a grudge over how she left the lower realm. At least her bad luck then had been countered by the good luck in succeeding in her soul transfer, or else she really would want to cry.

She sighed. ”When is His Majesty going to ascend?” She laid her head down on the table, closing her eyes. She was already tired from waiting.