1758 Junyis Visit 3

Kneeling before Zhou Huaijin, Junyi performed a deep bow, adhering to the expected protocol for a strategist serving the previous Crown Prince.

Zhou Huaijin allowed Junyi to remain on his knees as he posed his question, a deliberate choice that slightly irritated Junyi.

Junyi was still a headstrong and arrogant individual, frustrated by his current insignificance. In this position, he couldnt help but think about how things would have been different if Zhou Huailing had ascended the throne. He imagined himself proudly standing by the Kings side, or if he had chosen Zhou Huaijin, the son of the previous Queen who held significant influence. In either scenario, he believed he would have been held in high regard, rather than enduring this humiliation.

However

Since he was still alive, his journey wasnt over. He hadnt achieved his ultimate goal yet.

If he worked harder, he believed he could still accomplish great things.

During his time serving Zhou Huailing, numerous offers for positions had come his way. It was clear that he was publicly recognized as a talented individual.

The newly crowned King lacked a firm foundation and needed capable individuals like himself. Junyi firmly believed that he had the ability to handle any challenges and could a.s.sure the King that he would successfully navigate any situation that arose.

With this confidence in mind, Junyi maintained his composure while remaining on his knees and addressed the King, saying, the King, I humbly request to discuss a matter of great importance with you.

Junyi spoke with confidence, laying out his thoughts and intentions before the King.

The previous Crown Princes demise has left me without a master to serve. Even if he were still alive, I would have no one to dedicate my loyalty to. My a.s.sociation with the previous Crown Prince was a collaboration, not a transaction in which I sold myself to him. I had the freedom to leave whenever I desired.

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Now, with his pa.s.sing, the timing is opportune, Junyi continued.

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I offer myself to you, Your Majesty, willing to be at your service and accept any conditions you may set forth.

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As a newly-crowned King, you lack a solid foundation and require talented individuals to a.s.sist you. I can a.s.sure you that I possess the skills and ability to rectify any situation that may arise.

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Take your time to consider my proposal, or you may put me to the test. Within three days, I can ensure that everyone in the court will accept and obey your authority, effectively changing the current situation in which many do not fully acknowledge you as their King. What are your thoughts on this matter, Your Majesty? Junyi inquired, awaiting the Kings response.

Zhou Huaijin was watching Junyi who was on his knees. He was thinking very carefully.

This man was very confident about his talent, as he made such a promise.

He knew what he was capable of, and he knew that his talent could be used as a condition to get himself out of the current situation.

What he said was convincing.

He was definitely going to make all the ministers in the court accept the new King.

Actually

He was a very smart person.

Few people would be as talented as he was.

But

He was not going to hire Junyi.

He was smart, talented and competent. But he just did not understand one thing.