The carefree sixth prince, my father respectfully invites me to ascend the throne.

"Heh, let you go?"

A cold smile appeared on Liang Hui's lips, and she said calmly, "Lord Chen, there's no need to worry so much. I won't do anything to you!"

Chen Ming was taken aback upon hearing this, then his expression changed, and he looked at her with concern, as if he did not believe what she had just said.

After all, someone who barges into one's residence without any reason wouldn't have the guts unless they had some ability.

Liang Hui looked at Chen Ming with disdain, took out an envelope from her pocket, and threw it directly on the table.

"This is a letter from His Highness the Crown Prince. Take a good look at it!"

After saying that, he sat down on the chair next to him, playing with a short knife in his hand, looking completely harmless.

Upon hearing that this person was sent by His Highness the Crown Prince, Chen Ming trembled. Could it be that the news of the eunuch's murder had already reached the Crown Prince's ears?

He picked up the envelope with trembling hands, opened it, and glanced at it.

In no time, he was drenched in sweat.

The Crown Prince's meaning was clear: if Chen Ming didn't cooperate now, the Crown Prince would take drastic measures.

After reading the envelope, Chen Ming let out a long sigh of relief.

"I will always be loyal to the Crown Prince and will never have any other thoughts!"

At this moment, Chen Ming had completely become obedient. If he didn't behave now, the woman in front of him might kill him at any time.

Liang Hui glanced at the timid and cowardly Chen Ming, a look of disdain flashing in her eyes.

"I heard you've won over the Divine Martial General. Do you have a way to get him to serve His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Liang Hui's calm voice rang out, and Chen Ming's expression became somewhat solemn. Although the Divine Martial General was now on the same side as him.

But how could he not know what that guy was thinking?

It's absolutely impossible for them to stand on the same side as the Crown Prince; their cooperation is merely a means to jointly deal with the Crown Prince.

"In reply to your question, my lord, General Shenwu holds considerable military power, and I'm afraid he won't submit to the Crown Prince's authority anytime soon."

"You good-for-nothing! You've been in contact with General Shenwu for so long, yet you still can't get him to serve His Highness the Crown Prince. What use are you!"

Liang Hui snorted coldly, looking at Chen Ming with a gloomy expression.

Chen Ming was startled, and his expression became even more fearful.

"Please calm down, my lord. I will do everything in my power to make General Shenwu serve the Crown Prince!"

Hearing Chen Ming say that, Liang Hui's expression softened a little.

"Okay, I hope you finish this as soon as possible, otherwise I'll send you to hell first."

"I understand, thank you for your magnanimity!"

……

After Liang Hui left, Chen Ming couldn't wait to send someone to find Yang Ling.

At this moment, he was unaware that the Divine Martial General and the Ninth Prince were actually the same person.

Upon receiving the news, Yang Ling frowned slightly. Chen Ming's urgent search for her must mean there was another reason.

In any case, it would be in his own best interest, so he didn't mind making the trip.

After changing into the attire of the Divine Martial General, he arrived in Liangzhou City from Longxi City in two hours.

"My lord, is there something you need that you summoned me in such a hurry?"

After entering, Yang Ling cupped his hands in greeting. Chen Ming's expression was somewhat grave. Upon seeing Yang Ling enter, he quickly invited her to sit down.

Chen Ming poured Yang Ling a cup of tea himself, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Yang Ling stared for a while, then frowned slightly. He didn't understand what Chen Ming was going to say, but it seemed to be something very important.

"Sir, please speak frankly. There's no need for such formalities between us."

Yang Ling looked at Chen Ming with amusement, wondering if it was just his imagination, but Chen Ming seemed to have changed a lot in the last few days.

He used to be that timid and cowardly guy, but now he's become frighteningly calm and collected. I don't know what happened to make him change so much.

Chen Ming took a deep breath before telling Yang Ling everything about Liang Hui's visit to him earlier.

After speaking, he glanced at the other person cautiously, wanting to see his reaction.

Yang Ling's expression didn't change much, after all, this was within his expectations, but he didn't expect the Crown Prince to actually send someone over.

"General, the Crown Prince now holds great power. Please consider this carefully."

Chen Ming said with some helplessness, knowing that Yang Ling held considerable military power and would not so easily submit to the Crown Prince.

But now the Crown Prince has sent another person. If they don't respond, they might be in danger.

Yang Ling sneered. Chen Ming was so eager for him to submit to the Crown Prince because he was afraid the Crown Prince would harm him.

He has now been stripped of his power and has little influence in the local area, so he can only try to win me over now.

"Don't worry, my lord, I will give this matter a good consideration."

Yang Ling was naturally not going to agree so easily. The Crown Prince had been so ruthless to him before, so why not take this opportunity to extort him?

All the suffering he endured before was for nothing.

Chen Ming sighed upon hearing Yang Ling's words and gave her a complicated look.

"General, you must think this through carefully. The Crown Prince is making a big move and he will not make any concessions on this matter!"

Chen Ming was also aware that the reason he was safe and sound was simply because the Crown Prince was busy with other matters and couldn't leave his post.

Once things are settled with the Crown Prince, I will be of no use whatsoever.

If he couldn't win Yang Ling over, he would only face certain death.

"Since Your Highness the Crown Prince wants to win me over, you'd better show some sincerity, otherwise what will my soldiers eat and drink!"

Yang Ling stated her demands directly, and with things having come to this point, Chen Ming could only sigh helplessly.

"In that case, please wait a moment, General, while I discuss this with that official!"

Chen Ming now understood that Yang Ling was going to ruthlessly exploit the Crown Prince, but he also knew the power Yang Ling wielded, and that the other party had enough confidence to say such things.

……

"What? Does he have such a big appetite?"

After hearing this, Liang Hui stood up abruptly from her chair, staring at Chen Ming in disbelief.

Chen Ming sighed helplessly. There's no such thing as a free lunch. Yang Ling holds a pivotal position in Liangzhou, commanding a large army.

Moreover, the Ninth Prince is still alive, and the Divine Martial General is one of the Ninth Prince's men. How can you expect to make him turn against you without offering something in return?

"My lord, I think it's better to agree to this condition. As long as General Shenwu can turn against us, the Ninth Prince will be no threat at all."