Fantasy: After transmigrating, I effortlessly became a god.

As dawn broke, the soft sunlight shone on people's expectant faces.

Today is Lü Jin's first day at court, and also the first day that Wuyan Kingdom welcomes its new emperor.

On the streets, people were discussing the miraculous power grab that night when three armies descended from the sky, stormed the palace, and seized power.

Zheng Qian, the mastermind behind the power grab, was fast asleep at an inn on West Fourth Street. He was truly exhausted from the previous night, so after Lü Jin ascended the throne, he declined the celebratory banquet and returned to the inn to rest.

dang dang...

A rapid knocking sounded, waking Zheng Qian from his sleep.

"Who is it? Can't a person get any sleep?" Zheng Qian muttered, turned over, and continued sleeping.

Dang Dang Dang.

The knocking grew louder, and Zheng Qian had no choice but to get up and open the door.

The door creaked open, and Zheng Qian was immediately in a panic.

“Zheng Qian, is this how you do things?” Zhang Zhi pointed at Zheng Qian’s nose and cursed, “A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. You are insulting me. You might as well kill me.”

"Marshal Zhang, it's just a beard. You can grow it in two more years. It's no big deal."

"Grow it for two years? That's eight years of growing my beard, and you didn't leave me a single hair."

Zhang Zhi's most prized beard was shaved off last night by Zheng Qian in order to impersonate him, and now Zhang Zhi has come to settle the score with him.

Zhang Zhi was speechless after being knocked unconscious; after all, he couldn't beat Zheng Qian. He wasn't angry about being stripped of power either; after all, his strategies were inferior to Zheng Qian's.

On the battlefield, Zheng Qian was no match for Zhang Zhi, but now that Lü Jin was the emperor and Zhang Zhi was still the Grand Marshal of the State, they were allies, not enemies. So Zheng Qian really didn't want to deal with Zhang Zhi's old-fashioned and unreasonable behavior.

No matter what, Zhang Zhi is Zhang Xinghai's father, and he is more than forty years older than Zheng Qian. It wouldn't be an exaggeration for him to call Zheng Qian "grandfather".

Zheng Qian picked up the leftover tea and took a sip. He slowly said, "Brother, I was just acting in a hurry. Don't blame me. Blame yourself for choosing the wrong side. Otherwise, if we had joined forces, there wouldn't have been a big battle last night. We could have just ousted Lü Jun from the throne and that would have been the end of it."

Zhang Zhi was even angrier. He habitually stroked his beard, but grabbed at thin air. "You mean I'm inferior to you? Want to fight again? Besides, you bent my precious sword too. You'll have to fight me with your crescent blade."

How come the more you talk about it, the more you owe?

Zheng Qian didn't want to fight Zhang Zhi. If he injured or killed him, Wu Yan Kingdom would be without a Grand Marshal, and other countries would invade Wu Yan Kingdom.

With a chuckle, Zheng Qian winked at Zhang Zhi and said, "Big brother, wouldn't you like to hold your grandson?"

"Huh?" Zhang Zhi was a little confused. "Grandson?"

“Yes, Zhang Xinghai is getting on in years and should have found a wife long ago. I’ll go talk to him and tell him to get married soon and give you a big, healthy son.”

Zhang Zhi's anger instantly subsided, and a smile appeared on his face. "Brother, we two brothers are really compatible. Otherwise, I wouldn't have entrusted the Broken Mountain Dragon Cavalry to you. I'll leave Zhang Xinghai's marriage to you."

Zheng Qian patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, brother, there's nothing I can't handle."

After sending Zhang Zhi away, wave after wave of officials came to visit, including Prime Minister Zhao Baicheng and the high-ranking official Li Yaxi. After receiving two groups, Zheng Qian ordered the innkeeper to close the door and only allow acquaintances into the inn.

There's no way around it, Zheng Qian is just too popular now. The three major legions listen to him, and he even helped Lü Jin rise to power. In Wuyan Kingdom, he can make people tremble with a stomp of his foot.

Inside the inn, Zhang Tiezhu, He Zuowen, Zhang Xinghai, Qin Yong, Xu Shicai, and others gathered with Zheng Qian, eating meat and drinking wine heartily.

"This whole roasted lamb is good, but the Flying Carp is even more delicious, and the stewed whole beef is also very fragrant."

"No, no, I think the lamb leg is more fragrant. Fish is tender and smooth, which is for women."

"I think you're obsessed with women."

Taking advantage of this topic, Zheng Qian said to Zhang Xinghai, "Xinghai, you're not getting any younger, it's time to get married and have children."

Zhang Xinghai immediately put on a bitter face, "Dad, at my age, who would want me?"

"You're getting married tomorrow, so I'll tell you about an algorithm called division, which is the exact opposite of multiplication."

"Really?"

A gentleman's word is as good as his bond; he keeps his promises.

Zhang Xinghai's small eyes darted around. "Okay, I'll get married tomorrow. Dad, hurry up and tell me the division."

"Get lost, we'll talk about it after the wedding ceremony," Zheng Qian said with a laugh. Zhang Xinghai thought he could fool him with his little tricks.

Suddenly, the eunuch's voice came from outside the door.

"Zheng Qian accepts the imperial decree."

Everyone was excited. Lu Jin had just taken office and immediately issued an imperial edict to Zheng Qian. This was an immense honor, and his career prospects looked very promising.

Zheng Qian didn't even look up. "I won't answer."

Seriously? You're refusing an imperial edict from the Emperor?

That's a crime punishable by beheading, brother.

When Eunuch Deng heard Zheng Qian say he wouldn't answer, he didn't know what to do. He could only bow his head and wait quietly at the door. He had heard that Zhang Xinghai was also inside, and now it was up to him.

In officialdom, it's all about tacit understanding.

Zhang Xinghai cautiously advised, "Father, why don't you accept it? It's the first day of the Emperor's ascension to the throne; we should still give him face."

Zheng Qian picked up a piece of mutton, put it in his mouth, chewed it slowly, and swallowed it before asking Zhang Xinghai, "I accept the imperial decree that you will get married tomorrow, and that Marshal Zhang will be able to hold his grandson by this time next year?"

Zhang Xinghai fell silent. He was the one who received the imperial edict, and he was also the one being asked to marry. Zheng Qian had been joking earlier, but now the eunuch Deng, who was supposed to deliver the edict, was right outside the door; this was no laughing matter.

Forget it, I'm not going to argue with the old man anymore. We still have to carry on the family line; otherwise, how will I face my ancestors after I die?

With a grin, Zhang Xinghai said very seriously, "Dad, I'll listen to you."

Zheng Qian was overjoyed. He had just accomplished what he had promised Marshal Zhang.

Brother, brother, how come you haven't been able to accomplish such a simple thing for decades?

Lu Jin and Zhang Xinghai were not only ruler and subject, but also close friends. He had to put Lu Jin's dignity first and stood up to open the door himself.

"Oh, it's Eunuch Deng! Please come in, sir."

As soon as Zhang Xinghai stood up, everyone except Zheng Qian got up as well. In terms of status, Zhang Xinghai was several levels higher than them.

The newcomer was of high status; he was none other than Eunuch Deng, one of the seven experts at the Fusion Realm in Lü Jun's camp from last night.

Zheng Qian was not one to act arrogantly. He stood up and was about to kneel down to receive the imperial decree when Eunuch Deng hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.

"Commander Zheng, His Majesty has said that from now on you will not need to kneel before anyone." Eunuch Deng said with a smile. He had personally witnessed Hua Chujie and Zhou Junze being cleaved in two by a single sword strike.

If Zheng Qian is unhappy, he can kill him with a single sword strike. Not only will Lü Jin not blame Zheng Qian, but he will also lead the applause and shout "Good job!"

Zheng Qian's current status is just that awesome.

Clearing his throat, Eunuch Deng announced loudly, "By imperial decree: Zheng Qian and I are sworn brothers. Tonight, I have prepared a family banquet and invite Brother Zheng to attend to discuss business. So be it."

Zheng Qian followed the procedure and called out, "Zheng Qian receives the imperial decree."

After saying that, Zheng Qian pulled Deng Gonggong to sit down, "Gonggong, you've worked hard. Here, have this lamb chop."

Eunuch Deng hurriedly stood up and bowed to Zheng Qian, saying, "Thank you, Commander Zheng!"

After sitting down, Eunuch Deng's smile was like a blooming autumn chrysanthemum, his eyes sparkling, and he said with boundless admiration, "Commander Zheng, I have been in the palace for more than 30 years and have never heard of the Emperor hosting a banquet for his ministers. Commander Zheng is truly the Emperor's favorite. I hope you will take good care of me and promote me in the future."

"No problem, no problem. I, Zheng, will need Eunuch Deng's help a lot."

Zheng Qian wore a smile on his face. Anyone can say nice things. As for how Lü Jin uses people, that's none of his business. After all, he had promised Consort Mei that he would not interfere in politics.