Quick Transmigration: The Divine-Looking Host is Always Pampered by a Powerful Boss

The young general who walked towards him was full of vigor and spirit, and the emperor's gaze was firmly fixed on him.

The black armor bound his waist, slender yet strong and powerful. His gaze swept over his exquisite features one by one, his bright eyes sparkling like jewels, and the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, revealing a faint smile.

His heart pounded violently, and a deep look appeared in Yan Jiheng's eyes.

Chu Zhu awkwardly clasped his hands together, but before he could bend his waist, a pair of unfamiliar, calloused hands cushioned his wrists and gently lifted them with force.

A deep male voice sounded from the left front: "No need for formalities."

Chu Zhuo looked up curiously at the person in front of him.

Yan Jiheng was tall and imposing, his bright yellow dragon robe exuding unparalleled nobility. His brows were sharp and cold, his phoenix eyes were calm and unwavering, his nose was strong and smooth, his facial features were distinct, and his voice was magnetic: "By my decree, effective immediately, General Xiao Chi need not bow to me when he sees me, nor need he kneel when he attends court."

Under the aura of the divine bird, no one, whether commoner or court official, raised any objections, including the powerful families who were secretly observing.

Who told the young general to ride back on a divine bird?

The divine bird seemed to trust the young general quite a bit.

If the divine bird becomes angry and flies away, His Majesty will accuse them of a grave offense of disrespect...

It's really not worth offending His Majesty for this.

Yan Jiheng glanced around discreetly before saying in a low voice, "When the young general came down just now, there seemed to be a sound of something heavy falling to the ground."

Chu Zhuo turned her head and softly called out, "Chongming?"

001 grabbed Vice General Zhu from behind with its claws and threw him over with a thud, knocking him unconscious.

"Your Majesty, it was him. He tried to frame me but failed and tried to escape halfway, but I caught him." Chu Zhuo casually kicked Vice General Zhu, his smile tinged with a hint of shame. "I forgot to use my full strength and accidentally hit him too hard. Look, he's still asleep."

The word "sleep" was used quite cleverly, and Yan Jiheng's expression remained unchanged: "Fetch a bucket of water and splash it on him to wake him up."

A short, sharp sound came from the shadows.

Chu Zhuo explained the reason to him: "Your Majesty, he is a bad person. In order to get the position of general, he set up an ambush on my way back and joined forces with the Xiongnu King to exchange the two cities of Bingzhou and Xuanzhou for an opportunity to kill me. Fortunately, I am skilled in martial arts and was saved by Chongming. That's how I was able to come back safely to complain to you."

Yan Jiheng's gaze swept over his indignant expression, and a faint smile appeared on his lips: "I understand. I'm sorry to have wronged General Xiao Chi."

"I caught him; this is karma." Chu Zhuo was filled with righteous indignation.

A moment later, the guards came over with a wooden bucket and poured water on the middle-aged man who was "sleeping" unconscious on the ground.

Lieutenant Zhu jolted awake, his mouth agape as he frantically wiped the water from his face.

The cold water jolted Zhu awake, and he remembered that he had been knocked unconscious by Chi Chuzhuo. He panicked for a moment and glanced around.

The throng of people and the hushed whispers of conversation filled my ears, though I could barely make them out.

When he saw Chu Zhuo, he panicked. Then, in the blink of an eye, the bright yellow dragon robe blinded him, and the emperor's dignified face came into view. Vice General Zhu's heart almost stopped beating.

"Your Majesty... what are you doing here?"

He was probably confused; what he needed to figure out was why he was there.

The captain of the guards stepped forward and hissed, "Insolence! How dare you interfere with His Majesty's speech!"

Deputy General Zhu trembled for a moment, concealing the fear in his eyes, and lowered his head respectfully, replying, "Your Majesty, I had no intention of offending Your Majesty."

Yan Jiheng's gaze shifted from Chu Zhuo to the middle-aged man lying on the ground like a stray dog. His voice was icy and chilling: "General Xiao Chi has complained to me that Deputy General Zhu abused his power, trading Bing and Xuan prefectures to the Xiongnu King, and then, on the way back to Yan, colluded with the Xiongnu King to ambush and kill General Xiao Chi. Do you agree?"

To file a complaint?

Deputy General Zhu was overjoyed.

It seems His Majesty didn't entirely believe Chi Chuzhuo's words. Perhaps he could try to negotiate a little more, and then seize the opportunity to ambush and kill those who followed Chi Chuzhuo back to the border. Maybe things wouldn't have reached the point of no return...

With this hope in mind, Deputy General Zhu raised his head and saw the emperor staring at him expressionlessly, his eyes cold and indifferent, as if he were an insignificant beggar or vagrant on the street.

Vice General Zhu's heart sank.

The significance of the surname Chi in the Great Yan Dynasty is self-evident.

The family has been loyal for three generations and is known as a martial arts fanatic. Their father died in battle two years ago.

As long as Chi Chuzhuo doesn't do anything foolish, the general's glory can protect the Chi family to the next generation and even the generation after that.

However... Deputy General Zhu was unwilling to accept this.

In his early years, he served as a soldier under General Chi and trained in the army alongside him. He believed that he had accumulated many military merits over the years and was beyond reproach as a general. Who knew that a junior general would appear out of nowhere.

His life has been overshadowed by the glory of the Chi family. More than half a year has passed. If he doesn't seize the opportunity, will he ever have a chance to rise to the top?

He refused to give up until things reached a dead end.

"Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal to the Yan Dynasty and would never do such a thing that harms my country. I beg Your Majesty to see the truth!" Vice General Zhu bowed and knelt, his forehead hitting the ground with a thud to express his loyalty.

Chu Zhuo grimaced at the sound.

Yan Jiheng caught a glimpse of the boy's lively, grinning face out of the corner of his eye, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. He then said to the deputy general on the ground in a deep voice, "Whether it is true or not, I will make my own judgment. Guards, take Deputy General Zhu to the prison."

Deputy General Zhu slowly raised his head, and sure enough, a bloody mark appeared on his forehead: "Your subject obeys the decree."

However... it is not a wise move to play the victim in front of His Majesty.

Your Majesty is different from the late Emperor.

In his early years, the late emperor was diligent and conscientious, achieving neither great merit nor great demerit. However, in his later years, he became senile, and powerful families offered him advice, leading him to seek the path to immortality. The court seven or eight years ago was more than just absurd.

His Majesty was originally the rightful heir apparent, born to the late Empress. However, the powerful families, having tasted the benefits, advised him to bewitch the Emperor and intended to install a puppet ruler to seize power.

His Majesty foresaw their intentions and outwardly remained inactive until the day the late Emperor passed away. The blood of the traitors stained the palace, and they were executed along with their puppets.

Severed limbs were scattered throughout the hall.

After ascending the throne, His Majesty purged the entire court of corrupt practices, beheading all the Taoist priests who offered slanderous advice and practiced alchemy.

Within two years, they set their sights on established families again.

The powerful families had existed for hundreds of years since the previous dynasty, and their foundations were deep. Three years later, they used iron-fisted methods to remove two or three tenths of them.

The few officials from humble backgrounds who have been promoted to high positions in the imperial court are none other than Yan Jiheng's confidants.

Despite having reigned for five years, the emperor's ruthless methods had already deeply penetrated people's hearts. The ministers who witnessed the palace coup took half a year to recover from being made an example of, and the powerful families also fell into obscurity as a result.

Deputy General Zhu has been away from the court for a long time and does not understand the current situation. The court is a place where the emperor has the final say. As long as too many interests are not involved, the powerful families will keep a low profile... This man is beyond saving.

The surrounding ministers kept their eyes down, remaining silent.

Vice-General Zhu was dragged away by the guards, leaving a water stain on the ground.

Yan Jiheng turned to the spirited young general: "What reward would the young general like?"

Chu Zhuo pointed to the large bird behind him: "Isn't Your Majesty curious about Chongming?"

Yan Jiheng glanced at it, and 001 quietly raised its tail feathers, waiting to be praised.

The emperor said indifferently, "Hmm, as expected of the young general's mount, it's barely worthy of you."

001: [?]