Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

"You'll definitely be involved then... so isn't it a bit strange that this is happening now..."

After hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Not bad, you've improved... However, these were my suggestions. But, you know, I'm the kind of person who only makes suggestions and then washes my hands of the matter... You don't need to involve me in the implementation..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang nodded and then said, "That's right... Brother, what you said makes sense... So you must have some instructions for coming here this time."

Xiao Ce noticed that Xiao Yang had been focusing his attention on him the whole time, so much so that Xiao Dingshan, who was standing behind him, was not noticed by Xiao Yang at all.

Xiao Ce chuckled and said, "Not bad, but aren't you being a bit too arrogant... You only saw me, didn't you... Look who else is here..."

After Xiao Ce said that, Xiao Yang looked around with some confusion.

They soon discovered that Xiao Dingshan was standing next to Xiao Ce.

Upon seeing Xiao Dingshan, he was so astonished that he couldn't speak for a long time: "This...this...this...this..."

"Your Highness!"

Xiao Dingshan looked at Xiao Yang, smiled, and then said, "Second Prince! It's been a long time!"

Xiao Yang was taken aback when he heard Xiao Dingshan's words, after all, he was addressed as the Second Prince.

He felt that it was a title from another world.

He quickly adopted a humble and trembling expression, then said to Xiao Dingshan, "Royal...Royal Uncle...Royal Uncle...It really is you...Greetings, Royal Uncle..."

Xiao Yang first wiped his eyes, then pinched himself hard.

The intense pain told him that this was not a dream...

He immediately kowtowed to Xiao Dingshan.

Upon seeing Xiao Yang's condition, Xiao Dingshan quickly helped him up, saying, "That's all ancient history..."

Xiao Yang waved his hand and said, "That's still my royal uncle... Royal uncle, you're really alive..."

Xiao Ce had previously speculated that Xiao Dingshan was alive, but that was still just speculation.

Now, a living, breathing person is standing here, which is truly astonishing...

Just then, Xiao Dingshan said to Xiao Yang, "I guess I'm still alive... Get up quickly."

Xiao Yang was always somewhat wary of Xiao Dingshan, perhaps because of Xiao Dingshan's status.

He suddenly became somewhat reserved and obedient.

Looking at his expression, Xiao Ce was both amused and exasperated.

He then said, "You weren't afraid of the Imperial Uncle before. Why are you hesitating now..."

Xiao Yang gave an awkward smile, then said to Xiao Ce, "Brother, although I opposed you before, it doesn't mean I wasn't afraid..."

Seeing Xiao Yang say this, Xiao Ce smiled and then said, "Alright, let's not dwell on the past. I came here this time because I want to go back... and ask for your opinions."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang's face was filled with disbelief; he even wondered if there was something wrong with his ears.

Xiao Ce smiled at Xiao Yang's expression and then said, "What's wrong? Don't you understand what I said?"

Xiao Yang nodded first, then shook his head, and then said, "No...no...Big brother, you mean going back...where do you mean going back to?"

Xiao Ce said to Xiao Yang, "Of course we'll go back to Xiao Kingdom. We have so many homes to choose from! What, you've only been away for a short time, and you've already forgotten your roots..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang quickly waved his hand and said, "Brother, of course I haven't forgotten my roots. I just feel a little surprised..."

"After all, at this crucial juncture of the Western alliance, if you leave now and something goes wrong, we won't be able to control the situation..."

After hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Don't worry... there shouldn't be any problem... Alright, let's not talk about this for now, take me to find Yin Pan'er first."

Xiao Yang nodded as he listened, and then looked at the several burly guards behind Xiao Ce.

This includes their exoskeleton armor and the weapon they've never seen before.

Xiao Yang's intuition told him that these were all treasures.

Xiao Ce naturally noticed the surprise in Xiao Yang's eyes...

And it seems he's also taken a liking to these pieces of equipment.

Xiao Ce, however, would naturally not say so at this moment.

"By the way, Xiao Yang, please tell the people at the dock that some of Viktor King's family members will be arriving shortly. Please accommodate them for now, then arrange a boat, and they will come back with us..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang naturally nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, brother, I'll go arrange it right away... Do they have any tokens?"

Xiao Ce nodded, then said, "They will have a souvenir..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce handed over the tokens that Viktor King had given him to Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang now does things in a very methodical way.

It wasn't long before the matter was settled.

He then led the way. In the carriage, Xiao Yang said to Xiao Ce, "Brother, why did you suddenly decide to go back?"

From Xiao Yang's expression, Xiao Ce could already tell that Xiao Yang probably didn't want to go back...

Just then, Xiao Ce said to Xiao Yang, "Firstly, it's been a long time since we left Xiao Kingdom, and secondly, the Western Alliance needs time to develop, and there may be problems along the way. However, the system I've established should be able to solve many of these problems..."

Xiao Ce's idea was indeed like this, and he was well aware of the current situation.

Even if the person behind the original owner Xiao Ce came and saw that Nie Bing was in control of everything, he would not break it.

His staying here might actually allow him to catch some clues.

If he were to return, it would make the people behind the original owner of Xiao Ce think that he had really retreated back to East Asia.

As Xiao Ce spoke, Xiao Yang listened attentively without uttering a single unnecessary word...

Xiao Ce continued, "Secondly, I encountered some bottlenecks in the West. I discovered some individuals and forces far beyond our understanding... We must find a way to break through this."

"And the solution to this breakthrough should lie within the Xiao Kingdom..."

Xiao Yang nodded in agreement but didn't respond.

Seeing Xiao Yang deep in thought, Xiao Ce asked him directly, "Xiao Yang, what's wrong? You look so troubled..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang gave an awkward smile and then said to Xiao Ce, "Is...is that so?"

Xiao Ce smiled at Xiao Yang's insincere expression and then said, "Yes...of course...look at yourself...I was just asking you, you can go back, or you can not go back...it's a choice..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang didn't hesitate and immediately said to Xiao Ce, "Big brother, I'm not going..."

Seeing Xiao Yang's resolute tone, Xiao Ce asked with some surprise, "Oh? Are you so sure?"

Xiao Yang nodded to Xiao Ce, then said, "That's right, brother. The main problem is that East Asia isn't suitable for me; it's bad luck for me..."

"Moreover, to be honest, everything that Xiao Kingdom, and even the whole of East Asia, brought me was painful... I have no pleasant memories at all..."

"Now that I'm here, I feel like I've found myself... I've found my value... Although I'm still relying on your protection, big brother, I feel... my worth..."

Xiao Yang was very serious when he said this.

Xiao Ce looked at Xiao Yang and listened attentively without interrupting.

"Even if I go back, I'll just be following you around like a shadow. To be honest, I won't be of much value... After all, when it comes to protecting you, you have Da Lei, and now you even have some robots... In terms of strategy and the ability to execute plans, there are already many capable people in East Asia... If I follow you, my final role will probably just be to be your little tagalong."

“However, it’s different if I stay here. The concept of a Western alliance is indeed good, but the alliance still needs your own people, brother. I think we can use the power of the alliance to develop this area and make the Roman Empire a very important place in the West.”

"If the Western Alliance works well... then we'll all be happy... but if it doesn't, and things turn sour, we'll still be an asset to you."

"Moreover, geographically speaking, the Roman Empire is located at the crossroads of East Asia and the West, and is considered the first anchor point, giving it great strategic significance... Therefore, I believe that by staying here, I can further consolidate power and, by leveraging Cassivus Aurelius's position within the Western alliance, provide vital support to the Roman Empire..."

"Therefore, I think staying here will be more useful..."

Xiao Yang followed Xiao Ce's analysis with reason and evidence, watching Xiao Ce look at him with a meaningful expression.

Xiao Yang said somewhat awkwardly, "Brother...of course, these are just my humble opinions...I'll mainly listen to you..."

As he spoke, Xiao Yang raised his hand again, swearing to the heavens, "Big brother, I swear to you..."

Upon hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce smiled broadly and then said, "Swear an oath?"

Xiao Yang said, "Brother, I only said that for the sake of the bigger picture... I'm not doing it for myself... If you want me to leave, I'll still listen to you..."

Xiao Yang paused, then added, "Of course, it's not entirely without selfish motives... I do have some selfish motives... My selfish motive is to do things for you, and to get closer to you, to try my best to become like you..."

Xiao Yang gave an awkward laugh as he spoke: "Of course, I know I'll never become someone like you in my entire life..."

After hearing what Xiao Yang said, Xiao Ce and Xiao Dingshan exchanged a glance.

A knowing smile.

Xiao Ce patted Xiao Yang on the shoulder and said, "You kid, how come you have so many thoughts... You've already done very well... Besides, you are you, why do you want to be like me? You've done just as much as I have. Actually, there's not much difference between you and me. The biggest difference between us is probably that we've had less luck..."

"At least in my eyes, I think you're better than me..."

Xiao Ce spoke with a serious expression, while Xiao Yang looked on incredulously after hearing it.

"Brother, don't try to fool me... I know my own limitations..."

At this moment, Xiao Dingshan said, "Xiao Yang, Xiao Ce is right... As the saying goes, 'A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days' absence...' You give me that feeling... Before, Xiao Ce told me that you had undergone a complete transformation... I didn't quite believe it at first..."

"However, seeing is believing. After meeting you, I feel you've truly become a different person... Based on your analysis just now, you do indeed possess remarkable strategic vision. Moreover, Xiao Ce's statement that you surpass him in some areas wasn't just a compliment..."

Upon hearing Xiao Dingshan's words, Xiao Yang said with a face full of suspicion, "Uncle, are you kidding me?"

Xiao Dingshan smiled and said to Xiao Yang, "Of course I'm not kidding... It's just that in terms of staying true to one's principles, you're better than Xiao Ce. I've seen through Xiao Ce's way of doing things... He doesn't like doing things that are complicated and messy..."

After hearing Xiao Dingshan's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Indeed, you understand me best, Uncle!"

"Xiao Yang, you can stay... I asked you to go back because I was wondering if you wanted to. But now that you've said it, I think it's fine... You really don't have any good memories from over there..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang looked at him firmly and said, "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely guard this place for you..."

Xiao Ce smiled and then said, "Okay...no problem."

As he spoke, Xiao Dingshan looked at Xiao Yang. He first looked at Xiao Yang, then looked at Xiao Yang questioningly.

Xiao Ce naturally knew what he wanted to ask.

Xiao Ce then said to Xiao Dingshan, "Uncle, Xiao Yang is trustworthy. You can ask me anything..."

Xiao Dingshan nodded after hearing Xiao Ce's words.

He then turned to Xiao Yang and said, "Xiao Yang, have you heard of the Heavenly Yin Star Chart?"

Xiao Yang looked puzzled after hearing Xiao Dingshan's words.