Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 2036 - 480: Chen Jie: Father-in-law, You’re Going Too Far!

Upon hearing Wang Baobao’s words, Chen Jie immediately responded affirmatively, rose to his feet, and followed Wang Baobao to a nearby military tent.

Once inside, Chen Jie saw the Ruyang King seated in the main seat, his expression serious and unsmiling, with Zhao Ya beside him, looking rather troubled.

Wang Baobao entered the tent and spoke, "Father, Jiu Si has been brought to you."

The Ruyang King heard this and looked directly at Chen Jie. At this moment, Chen Jie also looked at him. The Ruyang King said, "Sit."

Seeing this, Chen Jie was unsure what the Ruyang King had planned, so he sat opposite the Ruyang King, while Wang Baobao sat on the other side of the King.

The Ruyang King then spoke, "Close the tent door, you all go out."

The Ruyang King dismissed the personal guards inside, leaving only the Ruyang King, Zhao Ya, Wang Baobao, and Chen Jiusi in the room.

Chen Jie was unsure of the Ruyang King’s intent, but judging by the setup, it wasn’t a simple matter.

So he looked at the Ruyang King, who gestured at Chen Jie and said, "Do you know why I’ve called you here?"

Chen Jie looked at the Ruyang King and said, "The Prince’s thoughts are as deep as an abyss. How could I possibly fathom them?"

"You could even conceive an attack on the Imperial Palace; is there anything you can’t think of?"

The Ruyang King spoke, ambiguous whether in praise or criticism. Chen Jie merely smiled without responding, as he hadn’t grasped the King’s pulse and decided it was wise to say less.

Seeing Chen Jie not respond, the Ruyang King frowned slightly but continued, "You want to marry Yaya?"

Hearing this, Chen Jie looked at the Ruyang King and said, "Want to? Prince, are you looking to renege?"

"What’s this about reneging?"

The Ruyang King’s expression remained unchanged as he asked, and Chen Jie said, "Of course, it’s our bet. Back then, you said that if I reached the Melt God Realm, I’d be eligible to marry Yaya. Now, having matched you in strength as a Netherworld Warrior at Melt God First Turn, I want to marry Yaya. Surely, the Prince isn’t backing out?"

Upon hearing this, the Ruyang King frowned slightly and said, "I never said I’d go back on my word."

"Thank you, Prince, for fulfilling it."

Chen Jie didn’t wait for the Ruyang King to finish speaking, immediately clasped his hands, and blocked whatever the King wanted to say.

The Ruyang King was left speechless, glaring at Chen Jie, feeling trapped. This damn fellow is tricking me, isn’t he?

Chen Jie feigned ignorance of the Ruyang King’s discomfort. He lived by the guiding principle of never letting someone else’s emotions penalize oneself.

So the Ruyang King being left speechless didn’t matter to Chen Jie.

Moreover, this passive resistance creates a situation where grievances can’t be voiced; if the Ruyang King wanted to trap him, then he’d surely not follow the King’s lead.

Seeing his father left flustered, Zhao Ya felt a bit uneasy, while glancing at Chen Jie who seemed triumphant, sensing a subtle air of self-importance.

At this moment, Zhao Ya gave Chen Jie a glance, which he successfully caught.

The message was clear: my dad is old, don’t keep upsetting him, don’t push him too far.

Chen Jie instantly understood, giving his future wife a reassuring look, indicating he’d control himself and try not to induce heart trouble in his father-in-law.

Then, the Ruyang King gathered himself, taking a long breath before speaking, "Marrying my daughter isn’t that easy. Don’t think just because you saved me once and I owe you a great favor that I’ll repay with my daughter. If my daughter is unwilling, I’d rather discard my old reputation than let you succeed."

"Yes, yes."

In response to such non-threatening words, Chen Jie obediently nodded, appearing as if seeking guidance humbly, which aggravated the Ruyang King.

However, with no recourse, he slammed the table, saying, "Chen Jiusi."

Chen Jie jolted and looked at him, saying, "Prince, please speak."

The Ruyang King looked at Chen Jie and said, "You, you plan to drift through life? Do you have no aspirations at all? Do you intend to make my Yaya, a Commandery Princess, live like a rebel?"

Upon hearing the Ruyang King’s words, Chen Jie internally mused that whoever said he was aimless was wrong. His ambitions were clear—to storm the Great Capital and seize the Emperor’s throne for himself.

Of course, Chen Jie couldn’t express this goal now, especially with a current Prince of the court sitting in front of him.

Claiming he’d overthrow the court and become Emperor, this old man would surely take immediate offense.

Chen Jie considered that without using a Military Formation as a boost, the Ruyang King might not be able to defeat him. Fighting his father-in-law before marriage was an enticing thought for Chen Jie.

Nevertheless, out of consideration for Zhao Ya, Chen Jie wouldn’t actually hit the Ruyang King.

Thus, after hearing the Ruyang King’s words, Chen Jie said, "Yes, yes, the Prince is right. I will certainly mend my ways, seek a job with ambition, and provide the Commandery Princess with a good life."

Upon hearing this, the Ruyang King slightly relaxed his brow and said, "Not completely incorrigible. So, how about I give you an opportunity to change your fate?"

Chen Jie’s expression didn’t change, but his brows furrowed slightly. Seeing this, Zhao Ya felt uneasy, worried that her father might propose an excessively demanding request, placing Jiusi in a difficult position.

Thinking thus, she wanted to speak up, yet the Ruyang King silenced her with a glance.

Zhao Ya’s face changed, unable to say more, but she looked at Chen Jie, hoping he wouldn’t clash with the Ruyang King at this moment.