Before the house is confiscated, the enemy's warehouse is emptied and exiled

"Hehehe... Your Highness, it seems you're still being kept in the dark! Keeping the Fifth Prince with Concubine Li is just Emperor Xiaoren's way of hiding his true identity. He's actually trying to protect him!"

The man raised his voice a few notches, as if trying to attract Xiao Heng's attention.

"Furthermore, Emperor Xiaoren ordered Shen Xiaolin to send a secret guard to protect the Fifth Prince at all times. After he was poisoned, he even sought out famous doctors for him!"

"impossible!"

"Your Highness, nothing is impossible! You know, the Fifth Prince's trip, seemingly a demotion to the barren land of Nanling, was actually to seek medical advice and medicine to cure the poison!

Think about it, why would the Fifth Prince drag his frail body on this long journey at this time? It's simply because someone deliberately let him go, leaving him a chance to survive!"

These words were like a bolt from the blue, exploding in Xiao Mo's heart!

No wonder, ever since childhood, he had felt a dislike for this younger brother. Now it seemed that his inexplicable aversion was not without reason. This younger brother had indeed secretly stolen his father's favor.

No wonder, even though my fifth brother had never received formal instruction from a tutor, he was somewhat familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics and the art of governing a country, and was often even able to surpass me.

He once mistakenly believed that all this was the result of Concubine Li's careful cultivation, but he never expected that the real driving force behind it was actually his father himself!

But, Father, why would you go to such lengths to protect the son of a lowly palace maid? Could it be that, in your eyes, my mother and I are so insignificant?

Over the years, my mother has worked hard, but in the end she still couldn't win your love. We are just a harmonious couple on the surface; even he, the son of the imperial concubine, has never received any favor or preferential treatment!

On the contrary, the son of the lowly palace maid has lived in peace and security in a corner over the years, enjoying endless blessings and love.

What a joke! What a big joke!

The more Xiao Mo thought about it, the angrier he became. His nails dug deep into his flesh, and blood oozed out.

However, he was indeed a man of deep scheming. In an instant, he put on a stern expression and said in a deep voice to the cloaked man:

"Hmph, you're just an envoy from another country. How can you possibly know about my royal family's affairs? Chanyu Wuwei is really overreaching!"

The man didn't expect him to react like this. Looking at his unfathomable eyes, he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Then, his cold voice rang in my ears: "Tell me, what is your purpose in doing this?"

The next moment, before the cloaked man could come to his senses, Xiao Mo had already approached him, and his fingertips went straight for his fatal point.

The man did not dare to move rashly. He knew very well how cruel the King of Qin was, so he said timidly:

"Your Highness, please calm down. Wuwei Chanyu was very satisfied with our last cooperation, and therefore hopes that the diplomatic relations between our two countries will continue to last under your leadership!

As for the spies, your Majesty can rest assured that they will not harm you in the slightest. If you wish, they can also become your loyal followers and help you secure your throne!

Hearing this, Xiao Mo's hand hung in the air, his expression slightly relaxed.

Seeing this, the man hurriedly struck while the iron was hot: "Your Highness, we are offering this black iron mine to manufacture a large number of black iron weapons. Isn't this enough for our sincerity?

We simply don't want the prince to remain in the dark and face obstacles in his enthronement as crown prince, so we risk our lives to speak out for justice."

After saying this, he placed his right hand on his chest and knelt on the ground, showing his utmost respect.

Xiao Mo had returned to the main seat at this time. His face was as gloomy as water, and he raised his hand and said:

"I appreciate Chanyu Wuwei's kindness, and I accept this gift list. When you return, please convey my regards to Chanyu. As for the matter of cooperation, I need to consider it carefully!"

Upon hearing this, the man did not argue, bowed, and then disappeared from the hall.

After everyone left, Xiao Mo summoned his advisor Gongsun Miao, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time.

Unlike Xiao Mo's calmness, Gongsun Miao's face was full of worry after entering the room. Although he was standing outside the hall just now, he had heard the general idea of ​​what the two were talking about.

He asked cautiously, "Your Highness, do you really trust those Northern Rong Tartars? What if they cheat?"

Xiao Mo's expression was unfathomable. "Wuwei Chanyu is as cruel as I am. How could I trust him so easily? It's just a matter of each taking what they need!"

Since they are willing to give it to me, I will accept it and see what tricks they can play!"

He has his own plans in mind. At present, he can indeed use the power of Beirong to help him ascend to the throne, and then abandon it in the future!

Moreover, the man today had indeed given him a generous gift, solving the mystery that had lingered in his mind for many years and making him realize that he was still too kind.

Since the emperor loves the fifth prince so much, he can only send the two of them to the underworld to enjoy family happiness!

Suddenly, Xiao Mo thought of Shen Qingge again. That woman was just as annoying as his fifth brother! If it weren't for the clue to the stolen treasure map, how could that woman still be alive?

However, when he summoned his men to inquire about the progress of the theft case in the palace, these incompetent people actually asked him to keep waiting!

Wait?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He immediately took up his sword and killed someone to vent his anger.

Seeing the heads of the people closest to him rolling to the ground as casually as cutting melons, everyone present was terrified.

Fortunately, the advisor Gongsun Miao was quick-witted. Risking his life, he shouted, "Your Highness, please calm down and spare their lives! In my opinion, the fact that things haven't been settled yet with the exile team might be a good thing!"

When Gongsun Miao said this, he was extremely frightened and his voice trembled, for he was afraid that if he said something wrong, he would be the next one to be beheaded.

Fortunately, Xiao Mo did not continue to attack, but gestured for him to continue.

"Things are different now. If the escorting officers deal with Shen Qingge, it will inevitably alert the Fifth Prince. If the Fifth Prince escapes, won't that be difficult to deal with?

Therefore, I suggest setting up a Hongmen Banquet to lure the Fifth Prince and the Shen family into a trap. First, we'll use coercion and inducement to extract the necessary information. Once we've obtained what we want, we'll annihilate them in one fell swoop.

To prevent any unexpected events, we can also deploy a team of troops to ambush nearby. After all, the Fifth Prince has many experts around him!"

When everyone heard this, they all thought this was a great plan. Looking at Xiao Mo's expression, they immediately sighed and thought that their lives should be safe for the time being!

The guard commander, Liu Wu, was the first to step forward and express his loyalty: "My lord, I am willing to lead our elite troops to relieve your worries!"

A smile appeared on Xiao Mo's face: "Well, I will give you a thousand elite soldiers, and you will lead them. You will take off your weapons and head south immediately.

After Xiao Mo finished speaking, he called Zhang De to his side and whispered a few words to him.

A moment later, Zhang De entered the hall, holding a plain-looking ceramic wine jug. Made of ordinary porcelain with a pale glaze, it looked unremarkable.

He solemnly handed the wine pot to Liu Wu, his eyes flashing: "This is the Nine-Curved Mandarin Duck Pot given by the prince. It contains a secret. It can clearly distinguish between good wine and poisonous wine. It can help you succeed!"

Liu Wu was overjoyed and immediately knelt down to express his gratitude. He was so honored by the prince that he would give his all this time.

Seeing that everything had been arranged, Xiao Mo dismissed everyone and stood up to walk towards the inner hall. He was indeed feeling exhausted today...