The guard who came to fetch him was somewhat impatient: "Just go when I tell you to, why ask so many questions?"
Wei Yunting naturally wouldn't come to summon Xiao Sheng in person.
His wife supports him; it would be too embarrassing for him to come and call people himself.
After hearing this, Xiao Sheng told the man to go back first, and then tidied himself up.
Although he had disguised himself and was now an ordinary-looking person, he still wanted to see Jiang Tian in his best light.
When he arrived, Wei Yunting was already waiting there. He patted Xiao Sheng on the shoulder and said to him, "If she says something unpleasant, don't take it seriously."
Xiao Sheng was somewhat confused by his words, but he still nodded.
When he went inside, he found that only he and Jiang Tian were in the room.
He bowed respectfully to Jiang Tian.
"Since it's just the two of us, Your Highness, there's no need for such formalities."
Xiao Sheng raised his head and looked at Jiang Tian with a gaze that concealed greed.
For the first time since he was moved out of the dark room, the two were able to speak face-to-face alone.
"What brings you to me?"
Xiao Sheng didn't know how to address her.
Aunt? How ridiculous.
"I'm here to ask you, if Wei Yunting helps you achieve your great ambition, how will you treat him?"
Upon hearing Wei Yunting's name, Xiao Sheng frowned and looked at Jiang Tian: "You came to see me because of Wei Yunting?"
"Of course. If it weren't for him, why would I see you? We have no connection whatsoever."
Jiang Tian's answer made Xiao Sheng's heart sink.
He twitched the corner of his mouth, thinking to himself that he was overthinking things.
Indeed, why would she seek her out besides Wei Yunting?
"Wei Yunting wholeheartedly wants to assist you and bring peace and prosperity to the world, but I am not at ease with you. What will become of him in the future, Your Highness? Please tell me."
Xiao Sheng forced a smile: "Why should Madam worry? If I ever ascend to that position, he will have rendered meritorious service in helping me rise to power, and I will never treat him unfairly."
"After all, the new dynasty has just been established. If I were to suppress even the meritorious officials, who would dare to follow me? Moreover, you know better than I do about the prince's abilities."
“He is teaching me little by little now, so he is like a second teacher to me. I will not betray my teacher.”
He spoke from the heart.
Wei Yunting helped him, and for both public and private reasons, Xiao Sheng could not possibly get rid of him.
Unless he didn't want to be emperor right after he became emperor.
“What the Crown Prince says makes sense, but I don’t believe you. I want you to leave a secret letter, stamp it with your seal, and promise that when you become emperor, you will not harm Wei Yunting, nor will you use any schemes to suppress him. This is not difficult for you.”
It's not difficult at all; Xiao Sheng is currently relying on Wei Yunting.
Jiang Tian's protective stance made his violent emotions burst forth uncontrollably, and those twisted thoughts made him want to utter evil words.
What's so good about Wei Yunting?
He wouldn't give her a title, nor would he let her enjoy wealth and luxury in peace. He was always fighting on the battlefield, and his head might be chopped off.
Why is she so devoted to him?
However, he didn't say a word. After a long silence, he asked Jiang Tian, "Where are the brush and ink?"
Understanding his meaning, Jiang Tian breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm ready."
Under Jiang Tian's watchful eye, Xiao Sheng personally wrote a document in which he guaranteed that he would not do anything to endanger Wei Yunting after ascending the throne.
"Since we've come this far, I won't hide anything anymore. If Madam truly wants Wei Yunting to behave well, please keep him in check."
“He helped me get to that position, and there’s nothing I can do about it, but others certainly won’t tolerate Wei Yunting holding a large army and having a higher reputation than me. If he wants to stay safe, he’d better lie low.”
"You don't need to worry about that. I've already thought it through. Once you become emperor, I'll retire from the military and return to my hometown."
As the two were discussing, Wei Yunting suddenly walked in from outside.
He listened to everything they said.
He looked at Jiang Tian with gentle eyes and told Xiao Sheng his plan.
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Sheng's heart skipped a beat: "What do you mean? You've served in the military for many years, why do you want to retire and return to your hometown?"
"The battlefield used to be my home, but things are different now."
Xiao Sheng's expression changed.
Wei Yunting smiled and glanced at Jiang Tian: "Now that I have a family, I can't let my sweetheart live in fear. Just as you said, people on the battlefield never know when they will lose their lives."
"She is in the prime of her life, and I am not too old either. The two of us can travel around and enjoy life to the fullest. Wouldn't that be wonderful and carefree?"
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