Exile is exile, is half of the capital enough as compensation?

"If we don't take control of Liaodong first, and those soldiers guarding the city notice something unusual, there will definitely be chaos in the city. It's better to have less trouble than more. Don't worry, they won't stay too long." Li Tianze understood what Leng Youran meant, and whispered in her ear without waiting for her to ask.

Leng Youran nodded and said, "Okay, let's have them come over quietly tonight."

Since we said we wouldn't let them show up, we naturally can't reveal our identities now.

Li Tianze guessed what she wanted to do and nodded slightly, "Okay."

The Third Prince saw the two of them talking back and forth, so he stretched his ears and listened for a while, but heard nothing.

Mingming was very anxious and wanted to know what they were talking about, but he didn't dare to ask.

"Third Prince, do you have hemorrhoids?"

The Third Prince....

What are hemorrhoids?

Before he could ask, Leng Youran continued, "I see you're feeling restless. Do you have any hidden illness?"

The Third Prince...

I really want to curse, what the hell is this Fatty?

She glanced at Li Tianze, who was standing beside her with a slightly cold expression, and held back the curse words that were about to come out of her mouth. She said with a smile, "Well, no, I just, just..." She just wanted to know if the two of them were planning something again.

"Oh, I'm glad you're okay. I was worried that you might be unwell and delay your journey!"

On the road?

Why do I feel a little scared when I hear these two words?

"No, no, don't worry, I'm fine. Well, let's just have a casual meal at the restaurant tonight!"

"Well, it's nothing. It's okay if you don't eat." Li Tianze said lightly.

They won't go hungry anyway.

As for the Third Prince, he can only rely on himself.

"No, no, no, how can we not eat? I'll have someone go to the restaurant to order some dishes in a moment. But I'm sorry that you have to stay here for one night. Li Shuai should be here tomorrow, and then we can come and go as we please."

"It doesn't matter whether we go out or not. There's nothing new and interesting in Liaodong that's worth us going out for a stroll." Li Tianze's sharp tongue was accidentally exposed again.

The Third Prince didn't know how to respond.

Li Tianze saw that he was speechless and laughed secretly.

Oh, he even wants to find out what they are talking about.

Leng Youran pushed Li Tianze at the right time, signaling him not to go too far. She still had to discuss things with the Emperor of Northern Frontier, and the Third Prince was a very useful helper.

Li Tianze nodded slightly to show that he understood, his expression softened considerably, and he said with a smile, "I was just joking with you. Third Prince, please do as you see fit."

The Third Prince laughed awkwardly and said, "Yes, yes, I know, I know."

Night falls quietly.

Under the guidance of Uncle Li, Li and his group quietly entered the backyard of the government office.

Leng Youran quickly and decisively disguised more than a dozen people.

Before they left, Li Tianze instructed them, "Be careful. When the Linnan prefect comes tomorrow, you don't have to meet them. Just leave."

Everyone clasped their fists and said, "Yes, Master."

Early in the morning.

Sure enough, the guards sent by the Third Prince arrived with General Li.

When he saw the soldiers on the city wall and was about to give orders, he saw that all of them suddenly disappeared.

General Li and the guard were confused and entered the city with trepidation.

The city gate had been opened before they entered, but there was no one guarding it.

Except for the empty city gates, everything on the streets was normal.

Li Shuai looked back on his horse in the direction where people had been standing on the city wall, but there was no one there now.

"what happened?"

The guard was also confused and shook his head.

After thinking about it, the horse head aligned with him and said, "Maybe that person helped."

Li Shuai had already learned about Li Tianze and Leng Youran from the guards, and he also knew that if it weren't for the two of them, the Third Prince would have died long ago.

Hearing that this might be that person's masterpiece, he felt relieved. "Go, have someone take over this place. Close the city gates first and open them again after everything is settled."

*

government office

"Master, they are coming."

"Okay, then you go back first. We will contact you before we set off."

Li Yi clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Master."

Not long after Li Yi left, the Third Prince sent someone over.

The two of them took Uncle Li and the other two to the front hall.

Li Shuai had already taken over the entire government office with his men and was reporting what he had done to the Third Prince. When he heard them coming, he turned around and looked.

There was a subtle difference in his eyes.

Li Tianze keenly noticed his gaze.

What’s even more infuriating is that his strange look was directed at Leng Youran.

He took a step forward and stood in front of Leng Youran, then looked back at Li Shuai.

Li Shuai is as handsome as his name suggests, with a fair face and a slender figure.

Although she is in her early twenties, her face combines coldness and charm.

A man's face suddenly showed a charming look.

This is really difficult to control. Even Li Tianze was stunned by his charming purple pupils.

"Prince Li, City Lord Leng, I have long heard of your great name."

Li Tianze came back to his senses, "That's right."

Li Shuai looked at Leng Youran behind him. Leng Youran stood up and smiled back at him.

"Come, everyone, please take a seat!" The Third Prince said when he saw the three people standing.

After they were seated, the Third Prince smiled and said, "Now that you all know each other, there's no need for me to introduce you. Master Li, thank you for your presence. General Li just told me about the incident at the city gate, and he asked you to come here to discuss the plan General Li mentioned."

Li Tianze and Leng Youran looked at the Third Prince at the same time, motioning him to continue.

"Well, General Li said that since Prefect Xiao could be easily bribed by Sixth Brother, he must have ulterior motives. So we want to stay here for a few days and investigate Prefect Xiao thoroughly. This will also give an explanation to the people of Liaodong."

Li Tianze: "Okay, we have no objection."

"Mr. Li, those people..." Li Shuai thought about it and asked the question in his mind.

"They won't interfere with you. Besides, they left before you arrived."

Seeing that he spoke frankly, Li Shuai did not continue to ask, but his purple eyes were fixed on Leng Youran.

He seemed to want to see something from her face.

Leng Youran felt uncomfortable with his stare, so she raised her head to meet his gaze and looked back at him with a serious expression.

In the blink of an eye, Li Shuai was defeated and turned his head away awkwardly. "Ahem, you two, thank you for your care these days, Third Prince. I will host a banquet at Kelaiju tonight, and I hope you will both honor me with your presence."

"Prefect Li is inviting you to the banquet, please go ahead." Li Tianze said calmly.

Li Shuai then looked at Leng Youran again.

Leng Youran didn't know why Li Shuai kept staring at her.

When I see his purple eyes, I always feel a sense of déjà vu.

But even so, she still felt a little uncomfortable with his gaze on her.

She deliberately leaned closer to Li Tianze, and placed her hand on Li Tianze's fist on the table, and said with a smile: "Don't worry about our family. My husband is the boss."

Li Shuai's expression was slightly startled, but it disappeared in an instant. "That's great."