The protagonist of this crossover film and television series is disrupting the plot again.

Chapter 244 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 18

Ye Dingzhi tried his best to break free, but the foot that was stepping on his leg remained motionless.

Helpless, he could only look up, his eyes burning with anger, and say with a cold smile, "You want me to go to the Outer Heavens? You're clearly sending me to my death."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruojin shook her head, a hint of contempt in her eyes: "You are supposed to be General Ye's son, yet you have not inherited any of General Ye's indomitable spirit. How heroic General Ye was when he galloped across the battlefield? Today, you surrendered before even fighting, cowering and timid."

"Xiao Ruojin, you..." Ye Dingzhi's face flushed red with anger. He slammed his fist on the ground with a loud "boom," and the hard bricks and stones were shattered and fragments flew all over the ground.

“Young people are just so hot-tempered.” Xiao Ruojin remained calm, her tone slightly teasing, while she slowly increased the pressure on her feet, the force almost crushing Ye Dingzhi’s knees.

Ye Dingzhi trembled all over in pain. His injuries had not fully healed. Even if he wanted to risk his life and force himself to enter a demonic state, he could not do it. He could only kneel on the ground with his head down, gritting his teeth and silently enduring the pain and humiliation.

“I won’t let you work for nothing. I know dealing with the remnants of the Northern Kingdom is dangerous, so what you gain in the future will definitely be more than what you’re giving now.” Xiao Ruojin ignored Ye Dingzhi’s struggles at her feet and continued in a calm yet alluring voice, “When you return to Tianqi City, the Ye family will regain its former glory. In addition, the Ye family’s mansion will be re-allocated to you, and—”

Xiao Ruojin lowered her head, looking intently at Ye Dingzhi, and slowly said, "There will also be a mistress inside!"

These words were like a sharp sword, striking the softest part of Ye Dingzhi's heart, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Although the physical pain and humiliation persisted, some thoughts in my mind began to waver.

hostess!

Could it be Wenjun?

Ye Dingzhi's struggle came to an abrupt halt. After he came to his senses, he suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with longing and uncertainty, wanting to confirm the true meaning of Xiao Ruojin's words.

However, Xiao Ruojin lifted her foot, turned around, and sat back down in her chair.

"The 'mistress' you're talking about is..." Ye Dingzhi's tone was filled with anticipation, his gaze fixed on Xiao Ruojin.

But he didn't dare to mention Yi Wenjun's name directly, for fear of misunderstanding and implicating Yi Wenjun again.

But at this moment, Xiao Ruojin changed her expression, and the smile on her face disappeared without a trace.

He sat upright in his chair, naturally exuding an extraordinary nobility and majesty, his aura so imposing that it was impossible to look him directly in the eye.

In a daze, Ye Dingzhi felt that he was not facing a person, but an inviolable god. Awe and fear welled up in his heart, making him dare not look up and look directly into those deep eyes.

The study was silent, with only the faint candlelight flickering and casting dappled shadows.

A faint scent of ink filled the air, and an invisible pressure slowly unfolded.

Under this oppressive force, the air seemed to grow heavy, almost solidifying into a suffocating substance. It was as if one were standing in the bottomless ocean, the surrounding pressure unbearable, the sound of one's heartbeat echoing in one's ears, each beat feeling like a pounding on the chest, intensifying the tension and unease within.

In this atmosphere, Ye Dingzhi could even feel the sweat slowly sliding down his back, cold and sticky. He could almost hear his own rapid breathing, which sounded particularly loud and abrupt in the quiet study.

But he couldn't help but wonder who the mistress Jingyu Wang was talking about was.

Was she really Wenjun?

If so, she is now, after all, a concubine of King Jingyu. Can King Jingyu really tolerate his woman being with him?

But if that's not the case, why would King Jingyu say such a thing at this time?

Is it really her?

Ye Dingzhi struggled internally for a long time, with countless thoughts intertwining and colliding in his mind, making it difficult for him to calm down.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and bent down again. Although he didn't say a word, this action spoke volumes.

Xiao Ruojin said calmly, "Since you've made up your mind, then go!"

"...Yes!" Ye Dingzhi took a deep breath, bowed again, and only after completing the proper etiquette did he endure the pain in his leg, get up, and limp away from the study.

So, Xiao Ruojin was left alone in the study. His gaze was fixed on the books on the desk, and his thoughts drifted into the distance.

He knew Ye Dingzhi was unwilling, but what could he do?

You may not be able to use the person, but you can use their talent.

You can only know if a melon is sweet or not by twisting it off and taking a bite.

Whether Ye Dingzhi is effective or not, we'll have to try to find out.

If he really can eliminate the Outer Heavens, what's wrong with giving him a few more benefits?

As long as the goal is achieved, any price is worth paying.

If he fails, then what I said today will be nothing but a pipe dream, and I will suffer no loss.

After all, the game of power is never short of pawns.

Moreover, Xiao Ruojin did not believe that Ye Dingzhi had no chance of winning.

The group from Tianwaitian are doing useless work for the restoration of their kingdom every day, but they have taken action against Ye Dingzhi and Baili Dongjun one after another. This behavior is obviously contrary to their usual low-key and cautious style.

At that time, Ye Dingzhi's master, Yu Shengmo, the number one expert in the Southern Finals, was still alive.

Baili Dongjun's family background is even more remarkable: his grandfather is Zhenxi Marquis Baili Luochen, his maternal grandfather is Wen Lin, the head of the Wen family, his father is Baili Chengfeng, his mother is Wen Luoyu, and his uncle is Wen Hujiu.

Moreover, both of them were participating in the Li Changsheng Academy's grand examination at the time.

Li Changsheng, Yusheng Mo, Zhenxi Hou Mansion, and Wen Family are among the strongest forces in the world.

Those people from Tianwaitian dared to defy the pressure from these forces and take action against Ye Dingzhi and Baili Dongjun, which can only mean that these two people possess something they absolutely must obtain, and this thing is highly likely related to the restoration of Beique Kingdom.

Otherwise, Tianwaitian would not have taken such a great risk.

The biggest commonality between Baili Dongjun and Ye Dingzhi is that they are both born with martial veins.

Although it is unknown what Tianwaitian wants with the innate martial vein, as long as Ye Dingzhi can make good use of this and with his help from behind, it is not impossible to eliminate Tianwaitian.

As for the claim that Ye Dingzhi is not truly convinced and may turn against him later?

Xiao Ruojin could only say that only incompetent people are afraid of everything, fearing both the incompetence and inefficiency of their subordinates, and the overconfidence and potential threat of their superiors to their own future achievements.

Xiao Ruojin was never afraid of his subordinates being powerful, because he was confident and capable of keeping them under control.

Those under his command can fully utilize their talents, but he will only surpass them, making them willingly submit to him.

Therefore, those of you who aspire to make a name for yourselves in the imperial court are fortunate, because—

You have welcomed a wise ruler.