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

Seeing Xiao Ce's words, Yin Pan'er waved her hand and said, "I wasn't talking about people, I was talking about emotions..."

Upon hearing Yin Pan'er's words, Xiao Ce immediately became alert: "What's wrong?"

Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "It was just weird... He came over just now, and he seemed to be in a bad mood. He came over and asked you where you were?"

"I had just woken up then, so I didn't know either. But Xiaoyue said that you and Xiaoyang left the city. The Imperial Uncle muttered something to himself, but I didn't hear it clearly."

"I asked him what was wrong, if he needed to see you about something. My uncle said nothing, just asked briefly, and then left... I wanted to ask him to stay, but he just said it wasn't necessary, he had other things to do. I'm not very familiar with the King of Zhen, and I didn't ask you yesterday if my uncle's emotions would change after becoming a lifelike human. I didn't ask any further..."

After listening to Yin Pan'er's words, Xiao Ce felt that something was wrong: "No... the Prince of Zhen is just like before, quite straightforward, and there's nothing hesitant about... Is the one you're talking about, the one who's so indecisive and eccentric, still the Imperial Uncle?"

Yin Pan'er was stunned for a moment after hearing Xiao Ce's words, then said, "It seems we're not talking about the same person..."

As she spoke, Yin Pan'er immediately became alert and looked at Xiao Ce, saying, "Your Highness, do you think something has happened to the Imperial Uncle?"

After hearing Yin Pan'er's words, Xiao Ce also felt a little uneasy.

"Nothing can go wrong, can it? My uncle doesn't know anyone here, and he was perfectly fine yesterday..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Yin Pan'er nodded, then said to him, "Perhaps I'm overthinking it..."

Xiao Ce simply nodded, but a shadow fell over his heart.

A short while later, a series of urgent sounds were heard.

Xiao Yang rushed back...

Seeing Xiao Yang's anxious expression, Xiao Ce quickly asked, "Xiao Yang, what's wrong? Has something happened to your uncle?"

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang froze on the spot, then said to Xiao Ce, "Brother, you really are incredibly insightful. Did you sense something?"

After hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce shook his head: "No, I don't have any ability to predict the future! What's wrong? Stop rambling..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang became quite anxious and asked, "We haven't found him, but he's not here... We left a letter where he was..."

After hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce frowned slightly, and Xiao Yang handed the letter to Xiao Ce.

The letter was addressed to Xiao Ce on the envelope.

However, Xiao Ce knew Xiao Dingshan's handwriting.

This handwriting clearly doesn't belong to Siu Ding Shan himself...

Xiao Ce opened the envelope without much thought.

Even now, Da Lei, standing to the side, still demonstrated his professionalism.

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, let me do it."

Xiao Ce didn't stand on ceremony, after all, it wasn't uncommon for poison to be hidden in envelopes.

Da Lei took a sniff, then carefully opened it.

However, it turned out that he had worried too much.

The envelope was opened, and there was nothing wrong with it; inside was only a short sentence.

【Xiao Dingshan is in my hands, I'll be waiting for you in the Kingdom of Xiao!】

It was just a simple sentence, without even a name...

Just then, Xiao Yang and the others curiously gathered around.

Upon seeing this sentence, Xiao Yang immediately exploded: "Big brother, don't panic, I'll go seal off the entire territory right away..."

As he spoke, Xiao Yang cursed and said, "Damn it, trying to steal someone from my turf, do you think I'm dead...?"

"Brother, don't worry, I swear on my life, even if I have to turn the entire Roman Empire upside down, I will definitely find my royal uncle..."

Xiao Yang was very emotional as he spoke.

Clearly, he felt embarrassed.

After all, the very existence of this letter speaks volumes.

Seeing Xiao Yang's expression, Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "Forget it... don't waste your energy..."

Xiao Yang looked embarrassed when he saw Xiao Ce say that. He wanted to say something, but Xiao Ce stopped him.

"Alright, Xiao Yang, this isn't your problem. Besides, if the Imperial Uncle wanted to resist, it would definitely cause a commotion... So there are only two possibilities: either the Imperial Uncle is acting voluntarily, or that person's power far exceeds the Imperial Uncle's, which is why he didn't resist..."

Xiao Yang looked embarrassed at this moment.

I want to say something, but for a moment I don't know how to say it...

Xiao Ce then said to Xiao Yang, "Alright, I'm going back anyway... This time, we've all agreed..."

"Don't cause any unnecessary trouble..."

Xiao Yang then said to Xiao Ce, "Brother, you'd better be careful... It's obvious that someone is watching you... And according to what you said, that person must be very powerful... Don't you think so? Someone behind the original owner of Xiao Ce?"

Xiao Ce shook his head, then said, "I don't know... but in any case, they're hiding in the shadows... something that can't stand the sunlight..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang nodded firmly and said, "That's right, brother, you're right. Good has always triumphed over evil...but..."

"Alright, enough nonsense... This has nothing to do with you, just focus on your own business..."

"Brother, this..." Xiao Yang nodded with a grim expression after hearing Xiao Ce's words, his voice trembling slightly.

Although Xiao Ce's words were all about protecting him and exonerating him.

The more Xiao Ce said that, the more guilty he felt.

After all, the person was lost on his territory.

"Calm down." Xiao Ce looked at him and patted his shoulder.

He gently placed the letter on the table, his gaze sweeping over Xiao Yang and Yin Pan'er before finally settling on Da Lei.

"Their target is me, so my uncle's life isn't in immediate danger. His mention of 'Xiao Kingdom' means we all eventually have to go back to resolve this. Didn't I say we were going back anyway..."

He took a deep breath: "The plan remains unchanged. We'll depart for East Asia immediately..."

"But brother, this group was able to take the Imperial Uncle away silently right under our noses; their strength is unfathomable! It seems they deliberately wanted to lure you there. What if they set up an ambush along the way, or... set a trap for you..."

Xiao Yang was still worried.

Xiao Ce appeared much more relaxed at this moment: "It's alright, they won't be able to hurt us so easily..."

"Since the other party has revealed his hand, it means he thinks the time is right, or he thinks we pose no threat to him. We are in the open, and he is in the dark. The longer it drags on, the more perfect his trap may become."

"It's better to disrupt his plans and set off immediately. Since he dared to provoke me in his letter, he'll naturally be waiting for me in Xiao Kingdom. My Imperial Uncle is his bargaining chip and bait; he won't dare touch him in the slightest before seeing me."

"Moreover, the place he chose wasn't just any place. It was the Xiao Kingdom. At least I was safe before I entered the Xiao Kingdom..."

This analysis was calm and insightful, which eased Xiao Yang's tense nerves a little.

Yin Pan'er nodded slightly and whispered, "Your Highness is right. What they want is you. The King of Zhen is safe for now. We need to go back as soon as possible to take the initiative."

“Xiao Yang!” Xiao Ce turned to him.

"Viktor King's family is in your care. They should be arriving soon, so I won't wait for them! You must ensure their absolute safety, arrange for the most reliable confidants to send them to Xiao Kingdom at the fastest speed and along the most secretive route. Make sure they arrive unharmed; this is my promise to Viktor King, and it's also a crucial part of our plan."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang nodded solemnly, then patted his chest and said, "No problem. I haven't gone with Shao and Han Da to deliver those things and people during this time, no problem..."

Xiao Ce said to Da Lei, "Da Lei, go pack your things. We'll travel light... Also, Director Mi, Mi Long, and Mi Hu will come with me on board, carrying their full sets of equipment. They are an important fighting force."

"Understood!" Da Lei responded and went out to make the arrangements.

Xiao Ce glanced at Yin Pan'er again, this time without even needing to speak.

Yin Pan'er then said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I'll go prepare too..."

Only Xiao Ce and Xiao Yang remained in the study. Xiao Yang looked at Xiao Ce, hesitant to speak.

"What do you want to say?" Xiao Ce asked.

"Brother, be extremely careful on your way back." Xiao Yang's voice lowered, filled with unprecedented seriousness!

"The undercurrents within East Asia, and that mysterious person who kidnapped the Imperial Uncle... I have a feeling that Xiao Kingdom is currently a huge vortex. The resistance organizations that Han Daxin mentioned are likely just the tip of the iceberg. When the original owner of Xiao Ce went back, he definitely didn't do anything good. Maybe he's hiding some kind of trap over there... If you go back, you'll be at the eye of the storm."

Xiao Ce patted Xiao Yang on the shoulder, a confident smile on his face: "The eye of the storm? So what? No matter how big the storm is, it will eventually subside. I, Xiao Ce, have fought my way out of the storm, why would I be afraid of getting caught up in it again? Remember, good will always triumph over evil. Those rats hiding in the gutter can't cause any big waves. You here, guarding this anchor point in the west for me, is the greatest support you can give me."

Xiao Yang nodded vigorously: "Big brother, I will definitely not let you down! I will make the Roman Empire an indispensable industrial heart of the Western Alliance! I'll wait for you to come back!"

Looking at Xiao Yang, Xiao Ce smiled and nodded, "Besides, Xiao Kingdom is my base of operations. Even if there are problems, they should be minor..."

Xiao Yang nodded solemnly.

Everyone was busy until evening, and to Xiao Ce's surprise, the Viktor King family members also arrived.

Xiao Ce had originally planned to travel by boat with them, but time didn't allow it now.

Therefore, Xiao Ce still let them take a boat back.

Xiao Ce and his group arrived at the port.

The camouflaged submarine had surfaced and was quietly moored in its berth, like a lurking steel behemoth. A-Tie and several submarine crew members were already waiting on the deck.

Xiao Yang, accompanied by several core subordinates and Viktor King's family, came to see them off. Viktor's butler bowed deeply to Xiao Ce, expressing his gratitude to Xiao Ce and Xiao Yang.

"Mr. Xiao Ce, have a safe journey. Lord Victor and his family will forever remember your kindness."

"You flatter me. It would be dangerous for you to come back with me. Xiao Yang will arrange everything for you and take a safer route to Xiao Kingdom. I will prepare everything for you in Xiao Kingdom and wait for you there!"

Xiao Ce nodded slightly and spoke to the member of the Victor family.

Xiao Yang stepped forward and lowered his voice: "Brother, the route has been arranged. Lord Victor's family will depart secretly tomorrow morning. My men will protect them as if they were my own eyes. You... take care!"

"Take care of yourself too." Xiao Ce squeezed Xiao Yang's hand tightly. "Remember what I said. The Roman Empire is our strategic foothold, and I'm entrusting it to you. Stay calm in all situations, consult with Cassivs Aurelius, and contact Victor King and Nie Bing if necessary. But the core secrets remain only between you and me."

“I understand, brother!” Xiao Yang nodded emphatically.

Xiao Ce said no more, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Yin Pan'er. Yin Pan'er looked back at him, her eyes gentle yet firm, and nodded slightly. Everything was understood without words.

"Board the ship!" Xiao Ce ordered in a deep voice.

Da Lei was the first to step onto the gangway, cautiously scanning his surroundings.

The three leaders followed closely behind, their heavy armor making a slight clanging sound as they stepped on the metal deck, yet their movements were exceptionally swift and steady.

With Xiao Ce's help, Yin Pan'er also boarded the submarine.

A-Tie saluted Xiao Ce and immediately ordered the crew to retract the gangway.

The submarine hatch slowly closed, shutting out the port lights and the figures seeing them off.

Xiao Ce stood in front of the observation window of the command cabin, watching the figures of Xiao Yang and the others gradually shrink outside the window, as well as the outline of the Roman Empire's port in the twilight.

His eyes were deep and serious, devoid of their previous ease, replaced by a solemn fighting spirit.

The submarine began to submerge, seawater overflowed the observation windows, and the light quickly dimmed, with only the indicator lights of various instruments inside the submarine emitting a faint glow.

"Set course, target: East Asian Alliance, full speed ahead. Maintain silent flight mode, Starlink hub to accompany and monitor from a distance." Xiao Ce's voice rang out in the quiet command cabin.

"Yes! Set the route, target: Xiao Kingdom, full speed and silent navigation!"

A-Tie quickly operated the control panel.

The massive steel body silently slid into the deep blue sea, and the surrounding scenery instantly darkened as it silently moved towards the distant east.

Outside the window, there was only endless darkness and the occasional faint light from deep-sea creatures swimming by...