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Night Owl nodded: "Reporting to Your Highness... we suspect it might be a trap... I think they might be trying to lure us there... We're not sure what those things they've hidden are, but even without my spies investigating, I can guess... they've most likely hidden high explosives..."

"Furthermore, my informant tells me that the news that the master sent out about some kind of ceremony seems somewhat deliberate..."

Even...even...

Seeing the Night Cat's hesitant look, Xiao Ce quickly asked, "Even what?"

Night Owl said, "My informants say they even suspect they've been exposed... but it's just speculation, they have no evidence..."

After hearing what Ye Mao said, Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "If you think this is a trap, why did you come to me?"

He paused, his gaze fixed intently on Xiao Ce: "Your Highness, His Highness the King of Zhen is your Achilles' heel, and also the pillar of the nation. Whether the enemy's scheme is true or false, we cannot ignore it. President Yin said, 'It is better to believe the worst than to overlook the slightest possibility!' Even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, as long as there is even a sliver of possibility concerning His Highness the King of Zhen's safety, we must exert all our strength! Therefore, the President ordered me to spare no effort to present this intelligence to Your Highness immediately, for Your Highness's decision!"

Xiao Ce listened quietly, and after a long while, he slowly spoke:

"Indeed. Your and my father-in-law's concerns are quite valid. The enemy is clever; they've grasped the most crucial point: the Imperial Uncle. Regardless of whether the person in that cell is truly the Imperial Uncle, the fact that they dared to play Xiao Dingshan's card means they at least know about the Imperial Uncle's abduction. You must understand that very few people knew the Imperial Uncle was alive, and even fewer knew he had been abducted..."

“They may even possess some clues that we are unaware of. For that reason alone, this lair, this so-called ‘master,’ is worth my personal attention.”

"They set up this trap, throwing out the bait of Imperial Uncle Xiao Dingshan, simply to lure me, or Yin Weiyong's elite forces, into their carefully laid trap."

Xiao Ce's lips curled into a cold smile as he continued his analysis: "Their several sneak attacks, seemingly futile, were actually meant to lull us into a false sense of security, making us believe their methods were clumsy and insignificant. At the same time, they were also testing our reaction speed and force deployment. Now that they feel the time is right, they've unleashed their true trump card: a dubious royal uncle and a so-called holy descent ceremony. They've dug a pit, laid the explosives, and are just waiting for us to jump in."

Night Owl was deeply shaken. The prince's analysis was completely consistent with his previous deductions, and even more insightful.

He immediately pressed, "Your Highness is wise! Then...should we temporarily retreat, gather our forces, and plan our next move? Or should we send our secret guards to continue their infiltration, ascertaining the prisoner's identity and the exact location of the explosives before taking action? After all, if it truly is a trap, a direct assault will inevitably result in heavy losses! If, as we suspect, they planted high explosives in their hideout...then the consequences are unimaginable...what if they've gone mad and want to take everyone down with them..."

"They are all lowly beings, but Your Highness, your status is noble..."

"A temporary retreat? Or a more measured approach?"

Xiao Ce slowly shook his head, his tone carrying an undeniable resolve: "No. Now that the enemy has revealed their trump card, how can I refuse? They've dug a pit, so we'll jump in! However…"

He paused, a sense of confidence that he was in control of the situation welling up within him.

"Not jumping in with your eyes closed, but jumping in with your eyes open, shovel in hand! Not only will you jump in, but you'll also bury the pit and the person who dug it along with it!"

Xiao Ce's voice was resolute, filled with powerful confidence: "This is a classic case of turning the tables!"

"A counter-strategy?!"

Night Owl's pupils contracted slightly. Even with his extensive experience and meticulous mind, he was stunned by the prince's audacious, almost insane plan. Knowing it was a trap, why walk into it?

This requires immense courage and absolute confidence in one's own strength! However, he truly couldn't imagine how they would respond if their opponent used a suicidal strategy...

Xiao Ce nodded, then said to Night Cat, "Come here..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Night Owl didn't waste any time and respectfully walked up...

Xiao Ce whispered directly into the night cat's ear.

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Night Owl's expression changed one after another.

Although Yin Pan'er and the others were curious, they knew very well that Xiao Ce had his reasons for not letting them hear...

However, after reading Night Cat's words, it was clear that Xiao Ce had come up with another unexpected plan...

After a long pause, Xiao Ce finished speaking, then patted Night Cat on the shoulder and asked, "How was it?"

The adoration on the night owl's face grew increasingly palpable...

"Your Highness, you are too brilliant... truly wise! But isn't this a bit too reckless..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Alright, go ahead and make the arrangements... I'll send someone to help you later..."

Night Cat bowed to Xiao Ce and said, "Yes, Your Highness..."

As he spoke, Night Owl seemed eager to leave...

Xiao Ce said to Night Cat, "Alright, just do as I plan... I'll be there shortly..."

Night Cat said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, yes, I will not let you down..."

With that, Night Owl hurriedly left.

Xiao Ce stared at the departing figure of the Night Cat for a long time before he came back to his senses.

He then turned to look at Yin Pan'er, who was indeed looking at him calmly.

Seeing Yin Pan'er's calm expression, Xiao Ce said with some surprise, "Pan'er, aren't you curious?"

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Yin Pan'er smiled and then said, "Your Highness, I'm not curious... You probably have your reasons for doing this..."

Xiao Ce saw the absolute trust that Yin Pan'er was showing, a trust that couldn't be faked...

"Don't you want to know at all?"

Yin Pan'er smiled and nodded at Xiao Ce, then said, "I don't have such a strong feeling that... it's probably true that the so-called master is going to be in trouble... and I believe that Your Highness will definitely do something that will surprise everyone... I'll just wait to hear the good news!"