771 The Emperor’s Shift In Attitude (1/2)

He had transformed into Qiu Jianhan with the help of his cloud manifestation power and had come forth under the veil of secrecy.

His Majesty shot up and asked anxiously, ”Why are you back? Didn't we tell you not to come back?”

His tone was of panic, and no small amount of distress.

Yun Yang chuckled. ”No worries. No one knows that I'm already back.”

At the same time, the emperor breathed out in relief, another form of pressure weighed him down.

Yun Yang had come back.

This was both favorable and not for Tiantang City and the Empire of Yutang. If someone with ill intention had somehow found out, the aftermath would be a grave explosion that left nothing to be salvaged.

”How's the situation now?” asked Yun Yang.

”Ahh…”

The emperor sighed solemnly. ”No matter what, it's good, as long as Supreme Cloud is still here and the nation's faith is still standing. Yun Yang, don't you be rash and act recklessly.”

Yun Yang nodded. ”I won't. Please go on.”

”This is the situation. During the assembly yesterday…” Yun Xiaoyao recounted what happened the day before; as he spoke, he grew livid again. ”Then, the countermeasure against the School of Kismet State was temporarily cast aside…”

Yun Yang, who was quietly taking in the narration, fell into silence. He was silent for a long while, like a sleeping volcano that was gearing up for its eruption.

”The School of Kismet State...” Yun Yang finally spoke his tone cold without any hint of emotion. ”They said that they'll come for an answer today? Is that what they said?”

His Majesty turned around in shock. ”Supreme Cloud! Do you know what you stand for now? If you act impulsively… Yutang – Yutang will be doomed! You have the capability to enter the palace without anyone knowing – you can leave in peace too. Just be patient for now…”

”I won't be impulsive, but there's no need to struggle on like this!” Yun Yang said in a low voice.

He sucked in a deep breath and said, ”Well, we can do so and so…”

As he spoke, His Majesty and Yun Xiaoyao's eyes radiated, glowing brighter and brighter. Simultaneously, the vague thoughts in the emperor's mind slowly gained clarity.

When Yun Yang completed presenting his plan, His Majesty heaved a long sigh, feeling the huge rock that was weighing him down completely dispelled alongside the exhalation. He recovered his smile, his burden absent, and said, ”Yun Yang, I was thinking to grant you an official title… Now, there's no need to do so…”

Yun Yang could not help grinning. ”Luckily you didn't. I never had the talent to become a minister.”

”Your position now is actually higher than mine!”

The emperor chortled. ”I remember the first time I met you, I thought you were impish. The second time I saw you, I was sure that you were a popinjay. The third time, I thought you had something in you. The fourth time, I grew suspicious because of how wonderful your art of antidotes was. The fifth time, though, all my doubts were quelled by your father… Now, after all the twists and turns, my initial guess wasn't wrong at all.”

”Your Majesty is wise. Yun Yang is impressed,” Yun Yang said respectfully.

”Wise my *ss! I'm so wise that these fellows deceived me like I'm a fool. I'd, at most, think that others are insincere if they'd said this, but coming out from your mouth, I'm utterly ashamed.” The emperor rolled his eyes and glared at Yun Xiaoyao, evidence that his fury still lingered.

Yun Xiaoyao coughed awkwardly. It seemed that his choice to hide Yun Yang's identity was going to be a lifetime stain here with his elder brother.

His Majesty then turned to remind the youth, saying, ”Your plot is well-rounded, but there's always a chance it might go askew. Never take the risk. If anything feels wrong, you must leave at once. Your life is our priority, understand?”