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As they approached Luoyang, the capital of Tibet, the Tibetan delegation was stopped. Barkley, who had returned to the Tang Dynasty, sensed something was amiss, lifted the curtain, and looked outside.

He didn't immediately ask why they had stopped. Instead, he looked around and finally spotted the obstacle blocking the delegation's path.

It was a small group. Huang Shengyan, the commander of the Da Shui He, squinted his eyes, and his elite Da Shui He soldiers, each holding a weapon, looked at the delegation menacingly.

"His Majesty has decreed that I, the Grand Commander, come here to deliver some news to the Tibetan envoys."

"If you go another thirty li, you will reach the outskirts of Luoyang City, where the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies and his officials will be waiting for you."

"Because of the escape of Zhekalai from Tibet, the court officials have a lot of opinions against you. I hope that you envoys can understand the situation ahead and not walk headlong into the line of fire."

Barkley was secretly taken aback.

He was unaware that Kalai had already escaped.

After a brief moment of panic, he quickly regained his usual calm and composure.

"General, I'm afraid the story of Kalai's escape is just a lie, isn't it?"

He stared at Huang Shengyan, firmly believing that it was absolutely impossible for Kalai to escape.

You should know that Kalai was imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice's prison. Getting into the Ministry of Justice's prison in the Tang Dynasty was easy, but getting out was harder than climbing to heaven.

For a nobody like Kalai to think he can escape from there is no joke!

He'd worked with that idiot for so long, how could he not know what kind of person Kalai really was?

run away?

That's giving him too much credit!

"Twenty-five days ago, the Ministry of Justice prison was attacked."

"The intruders sneaked into the Ministry of Justice prison, but were discovered by the Ministry of Justice officials while trying to rescue Kalai, and thus fought their way out."

"This matter has caused a huge uproar. All the civil and military officials in the court are extremely angry. Some prime ministers even believe that this was done by you."

"His Majesty the Emperor was magnanimous and suppressed the matter with strong measures, forbidding civil and military officials from discussing it at will, but some civil and military officials still harbored resentment."

Huang Shengyan held a riding crop in his hand. Although his expression was the same as before, his tone was full of discomfort.

"Have you caught the killer?" Barkley asked.

"No, if we had caught one of them, we could have made him confess right now."

"I see. Thank you for reminding me, General. I will certainly keep it in mind. I have yet to ask your name, General."

"Who is the Grand Commander, Huang Shengyan!" Huang Shengyan bowed.

"It turns out to be Commander Huang in person. I have long heard of your reputation, but I am only able to meet you today."

“There’s no need for such formalities. Our meeting is all thanks to His Majesty’s wish for peace between our two countries…” Huang Shengyan paused, “There’s another matter. When Kalai fled, we investigated and found that he probably went to Tibet.”

"What?!" Barkley's jaw dropped in shock. "He ran back to Tibet?"

"That should be the case, but none of the teams we sent out to capture them have been able to reach them; it's as if they've vanished into thin air."

After Huang Shengyan finished speaking, he looked up at the sky.

"I cannot waste your time any longer. The message has been delivered. I hope the envoy will think carefully before speaking and not offend the court officials, so as to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."

After seeing Huang Shengyan off, Barkley led the team forward.

Arriving outside Luoyang, he spotted Li Mingyuan and his group. He immediately dismounted, pondered for a moment, and then went to the city gate, bowing and greeting Li Mingyuan.

Li Mingyuan performed all the proper etiquette, leading Barkley and his group into Luoyang.

The officials from the Court of State Ceremonial, who were walking behind, also remained expressionless, showing no intention of speaking to these foreign envoys.

Despite being in broad daylight, Barkley still felt oppressed. He looked around but did not see Wu Yancheng, the former official of the Court of State Ceremonial who had treated him well.

Thinking back to the last time they met at the Court of State Ceremonial, he suddenly felt that he had also tricked Wu Yancheng quite badly. If nothing unexpected happened, the other party should still be staying at home.

Returning to the present, Barkley slowly approached Li Mingyuan and whispered:

"Minister Li, how is Vice Minister Wu doing now?"

Li Mingyuan glanced back at Barkley and said calmly:

"As for Wu Sicheng, he is currently at home reflecting on his mistakes. Because of your matter, His Majesty punished Wu Sicheng, and he was subsequently imprisoned at home by his father."

"However, Wu Sicheng has already come out and is waiting for your arrival at the Honglu Temple."

Upon entering the Honglu Temple Hotel, Barkley finally met Wu Yancheng, the Honglu Temple Vice Minister he had been longing to see.

Seeing Wu Yancheng, who had been convicted because of him, sitting quietly, he breathed a sigh of relief and bowed respectfully to Wu Yancheng.

"Si Cheng."

“Mr. Barkley.”

Wu Yancheng stood up and bowed to Barkley.

"It's been many days since I last saw you, and the temple official has lost weight."

"You must be tired from your long journey."

Everyone sat down, and waiters came forward to serve them tea.

Barkley, who had been keeping quiet all along, finally felt comfortable speaking to everyone.

However, before discussing this matter, he had to exchange glances with Wu Yancheng.

If he can still get Wu Yancheng's help this time, the chances of him encountering danger in the Tang Dynasty will be very low, or even that he will not encounter any danger at all.

Barkley: I'm bringing you treasure.

Wu Yancheng: I understand.

The two exchanged a glance, and Barkley immediately became full of confidence, turning to the composed Li Mingyuan.

"Lord Li, this matter concerns the alliance between our two countries. I have brought the alliance document personally signed by the Zanpu. We are just waiting for His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Tang to sign the treaty, and then the alliance between our two countries will begin."

"I implore Lord Li, for the sake of the people of both countries, to speak well of us before His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and promote an alliance between the two nations, so that the people may never again suffer the ravages of war."

Li Mingyuan took a sip of tea, pretended to ponder for a moment, and then said:

If this had happened before you left the Tang Dynasty, I might have been able to say a few good words for your country.

"However, the escape of your envoy has angered the entire court. Now, many ministers believe that this is a provocation by your Tibet against the Tang Dynasty."

"If not handled properly, not only could the alliance be nullified, but other things could also happen."

Barkley silently turned to Wu Yancheng and gave him a pleading look.

"Wait a minute," Wu Yancheng immediately said. "Minister Li, although the escape of that person is no small matter, it should be dealt with later in the context of the alliance between our two countries."

"I believe that it is better for the people of both countries to live in peace and prosperity than for the sake of one person to cause suffering and death throughout the world."

"Therefore, I think it is perfectly acceptable to sign an alliance first, and then have Tibet hand over that spy, which our Great Tang will kill as a warning to others."

Li Mingyuan stroked his beard and said helplessly, "I'm afraid the court officials will not be willing to accept this."

Wu Yancheng clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Your Majesty is free to make the decision."