545: Chapter 235: Yang Jian Leaves the Heavenly Court_2 545: Chapter 235: Yang Jian Leaves the Heavenly Court_2 Instantly, various rumors and gossip began to surface.
Some said that Sun Wukong had chosen to keep a low profile because he feared the jealousy of the Great Emperor Ziwei and did not want to end up like Yang Jian.
Others claimed that it was Wukong’s idea that led the Great Emperor Ziwei to deal with Yang Jian.
There were also those who said that Sun Wukong had long since had a falling out with the Great Emperor Ziwei, and that he would not have attended Marshal Tianpeng’s wedding banquet at the Heavenly Palace if not out of consideration for Tianpeng.
The talk was spoken with serious conviction.
Sun Wukong did not respond at all and did not even show himself.
Instantly, the rumors and gossip grew even more rampant.
Inside the Ling Xiao Palace, the Jade Emperor was discussing with Lady Houtu.
“Your Majesty, do you think this feud between Yang Jian and Ziwei is real or fake?”
Lady Houtu inquired.
The Jade Emperor pondered for a moment before saying, “I tend to believe it’s true.
We both know Nezha’s character; he is too impulsive, and Sa Shoujian considers himself clever, capable of seeing the situation clearly.
It makes sense for him to make such a statement.”
“So, has Yang Jian truly left the side of Ziwei?”
A gleam flashed in the eyes of Lady Houtu, considering if this were true, they might be able to sway Yang Jian to their side.
The Jade Emperor glanced at Lady Houtu and said gravely, “It’s the plausibility of it all that makes me suspicious.
I always feel like they are performing a play for my benefit.”
Lady Houtu was taken aback by the thought.
A play
For what purpose?
“For Your Majesty?”
After some thought, Lady Houtu speculated.
The Jade Emperor sneered and said, “True, Yang Jian is my nephew, but our relationship isn’t close, which they all know.
Now that we’ve begun to clash with Ziwei, Ziwei promptly dismisses Yang Jian, which doesn’t make sense and doesn’t fit Ziwei’s character.
We all understand that Ziwei is not that kind of person.
He trusts the people he uses, and does not use those he doubts, which is indeed praiseworthy.”
Hearing this, Lady Houtu nodded slightly.
Of course, she was aware of the Great Emperor Ziwei’s personality traits.
Therefore, the most illogical part of this matter was Great Emperor Ziwei’s reaction.
“Even if he has become the Supreme of the Three Realms, one’s nature does not change.
I am certain that this is a trap they have set for me.” the Jade Emperor stated confidently.
Lady Houtu looked thoughtful, her eyes shining as she said, “They want Your Majesty to believe that Yang Jian and Ziwei are at odds so that Your Majesty will invite Yang Jian back and have him act as an undercover agent to relay all of Your Majesty’s movements.”
The Jade Emperor immediately showed a look of approval and said with a laugh, “Indeed, worthy of being the Empress, truly brilliant.”
Lady Houtu blushed slightly at the Jade Emperor’s flattery.
However, she still suggested, “In that case, Your Majesty could simply ignore them.”
The Jade Emperor chuckled, “Why ignore it?
Since he wants me to invite him back, I shall do so and let him be the spy.”
An idea struck Lady Houtu, suddenly grasping the Jade Emperor’s intent;
He planned to have Yang Jian convey false intelligence, which could deal a heavy blow to the Great Emperor Ziwei instead.
Great Emperor Ziwei, intending to outwit the Jade Emperor, found himself being outmaneuvered.
At this realization, a smile appeared on Lady Houtu’s face.
“Your Majesty is truly wise, far surpassing your servant.”
The Jade Emperor simply smiled faintly, without a word.
However, his pride was evident.
Ziwei thought he had succeeded in his scheme, unaware that all his machinations had been seen through.
At this time, the Jade Emperor seemed to glimpse the disgruntled face of the Great Emperor Ziwei when he realized his failing.
“Is Your Majesty planning to invite Yang Jian now?”
Lady Houtu asked lazily.
But the Jade Emperor shook his head and said with a smile, “Now is not the right time.
They still need to perform a bit more.
Otherwise, how can they be sure that I’ve fallen for it?
If I go now, they would surely suspect that I’m aware of their strategy.”
“Your Majesty is wise.”
Lady Houtu truly admired.
Recently, the Guan River Mouth had been far from tranquil, with several Immortals coming to provoke, almost all of whom were Immortal Officials from the Ziwei Heavenly Court.
They hurled all sorts of insults and taunts at Yang Jian.
Nezha was furious to the point of exploding.
Full of killing intent and wielding the Fire-point Spear, he was about to charge out.
But Yang Jian stopped him.
“Don’t be impulsive.
Now that I am no longer the Judicial Heavenly Deity and considering the formidable power of Ziwei Heavenly Court, if we clash with them, it would give Ziwei an excuse to send troops to capture us.
Do you think we can contend with the Ziwei Heavenly Court?”
Yang Jian said sternly, his face somber.
Nezha’s eyes blazed with fury.
Although impulsive, he was certainly not a fool.
Nezha was fully aware that Yang Jian’s words made perfect sense.
With their current strength and influence, they had no means to contend with the Ziwei Heavenly Court.
Let alone the fact that Tathagata was now at the beck and call of Ziwei Heavenly Court, which alone was enough to cause them great trouble.
“Why hasn’t Wukong made any move at all?
Is it possible he doesn’t consider us friends anymore?”
Nezha complained with resentment.
Sun Wukong could not have been unaware of the issue, yet he remained silent, much to Nezha’s disappointment.
He never thought that one day even Wukong would choose to protect himself.
Nezha had believed that, even if no one else made a move, Sun Wukong would definitely stand up.
The reality proved him wrong.
Sun Wukong had no intention of stepping forward, instead remaining silent.
Yang Jian gave a faint smile and spoke, “It’s just the way of the world – out of sight, out of mind.
There’s nothing surprising in that.”