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

Qian Dafang listened and patted his chest to guarantee it.

He then left.

After Qian Dafang left, Xiao Ce picked up a map and started sketching.

The place he painted was Yumen Pass.

His original purpose in coming here was to save the town's king, but now the town's king is dead.

He originally intended to go straight back.

However, there was Mr. Qianlong ahead of him, and now there was someone whose identity and background were unknown, and they all wanted to deal with him.

He decided to take advantage of the fact that the Western Regions Alliance was attacking.

For him, as long as there is war, there is opportunity.

He could leverage the emperor's power to expand his own.

Xiao Ce knew that the Western Regions were a good place.

Not only are the grapes and fruits there sweet, but the girls there are also incredibly beautiful.

Of course, the main reason is the abundance of local produce.

Their different religions prevented them from being completely united, leading to constant internal strife.

Otherwise, if managed properly, it could also be a powerful nation.

Although he has now occupied the Turkic lands, the lands are still relatively harsh and lack resources.

Otherwise, these Turks wouldn't have been robbing people year after year.

Although the Turkic region was strategically important, with India to the north being a necessary route, it was a strategic location.

Even if Zhang Yunqing were to manage it there now, it would still take a considerable amount of time.

If Xiao Ce seizes this opportunity to take over the Western Regions, his power will definitely increase significantly.

After this incident, he realized that he was still a long way from being able to simply give up.

Otherwise, even if he wanted to lie down, he probably wouldn't be able to lie comfortably.

Therefore, it is still necessary for him to wade into the muddy waters of the Western Regions.

...

As for Xiao Yang, it was fortunate that Xiao Ce sent someone to look for him.

Just as Xiao Ce had thought, Qian Dafang had only said he had urgent business when he left home.

They didn't say anything urgent.

After missing his target, Xiao Yang waited foolishly. If the guard hadn't gone to inform him, Xiao Yang would have continued waiting like an idiot.

However, while Xiao Yang was waiting there, the butler Fu Yao got busy.

Although the king of the town was not convicted.

However, the King's mansion was still raided, and nothing was left inside.

They were busy setting up the mourning hall, running around everywhere.

...

Xiao Xiangqing suffered a setback in court and was further criticized by Xiao Yang.

Go directly to 'Shenxianju' to find Mr. Qianlong.

The pageboy said that Master Qianlong was currently practicing his cultivation and could not be seen for the time being.

Xiao Xiangqing then recounted the events that had transpired in the imperial court to the young page.

Have the page relay the message.

So Xiao Xiangqing waited outside.

Just as he had expected, Mr. Qianlong did not ignore him after he found out.

He took a slip of paper and had his page give it to Xiao Xiangqing.

Xiao Xiangqing read the contents of the note, and her expression immediately became quite interesting.

"What?! That idiot Xiao Yang wants to make funeral arrangements for the King of Zhen!"

The young page nodded: "That's right, Eighth Prince, you came directly here. Otherwise, you would have heard about it."

Xiao Xiangqing was overjoyed when he saw the note that Mr. Qianlong had left for him.

Aren't they practically handing me the knife?

Xiao Xiangqing was extremely impressed with the method given by Mr. Qianlong.

He immediately went to the palace to find the emperor.

At that moment, Xiao Dingbang was reviewing memorials in the imperial study when he heard Lu Banban say that Xiao Xiangqing had arrived.

Xiao Dingbang was taken aback: "What's he doing here?"

Lu Banban said to Xiao Dingbang, "Your Majesty, you must have come about the Second Prince's matter?"

Xiao Dingbang asked in confusion, "Are they fighting again?"

Lu Banban shook her head and said, "I don't know, but the Eighth Prince is right, he wants to impeach the Second Prince."

Xiao Dingbang looked puzzled: "Let him in."

Xiao Xiangqing walked in respectfully.

"Greetings, Father Emperor! May Your Majesty be well!"

Xiao Dingbang glanced at Xiao Xiangqing: "Rise. You said you wanted to impeach the second brother? What trouble has the second brother caused this time?"

Xiao Xiangqing cupped his hands and said, "Father, no wonder the Second Prince has been attacking me in the palace. He and the King of Zhen are accomplices! Father, after you issued the imperial edict, Xiao Dingshan's body has been in the prison all this time, and no one has claimed it."

"As a result, the Second Prince actually stepped forward. Not only did he apply to have the body of the Prince of Zhen taken back, but he also openly set up a mourning hall in the Prince of Zhen's palace. This mourning hall was decorated very extravagantly, one could say it was luxurious... Isn't this tantamount to slapping you in the face?"

Xiao Dingbang looked displeased upon hearing this: "What? Has the second son gone mad?"

Xiao Xiangqing added fuel to the fire from the side, saying, "Father, I believe that the Second Prince and Xiao Dingshan have no relationship, and may even be enemies. Since the Second Prince has been speaking up for the Prince of Zhen this time, I wonder if it is possible that the First Prince, Xiao Ce, the Prince of Mobei, is saying something to the Second Prince behind his back?"

"After all, the eldest prince and the king of Zhen are like father and son..."

Before Xiao Xiangqing could finish speaking, Xiao Dingbang slammed his hand on the table with a bang.

His biggest taboo was probably hearing that Xiao Ce and Xiao Dingshan were like father and son.

Moreover, what Xiao Xiangqing said does make sense.

Previously, Xiao Dingshan looked down on Xiao Yang, and Xiao Yang also regarded Xiao Dingshan as an enemy.

His actions were indeed unusual.

"Has Xiao Ce, that good-for-nothing, also passed away?"

Xiao Xiangqing nodded, adding fuel to the fire, "That's right, Father, those two are dressed in mourning clothes, they're practically acting like they're the sons of the King of Zhen!"

Xiao Xiangqing knows how to infuriate people.

His words infuriated Xiao Dingshan.

He slammed his fist on the table.

"Hmph...I'm not dead yet. Are those two already busy dressing in mourning?"

As he spoke, Xiao Dingbang said to Lu Banban, "Go...bring those two rebellious sons to me...I want to see whose idea it was...If it really was that good-for-nothing's idea, I'll chop him up on the spot..."

"Weren't they as close as father and son? I'll send them both on their way!"

Xiao Dingbang said angrily.

Although there is no concrete evidence of this "green hat" incident, it has always been a sore spot for Siu Ting-pong.

He listened to Consort Yun and told her that Xiao Dingshan should be buried simply and simply.

Now, his two sons are wearing mourning clothes for the King of Zhen, isn't that a slap in the face?

Seeing Xiao Dingbang's fury, Xiao Xiangqing was secretly overjoyed.

The gloom that had been hanging over the court was instantly swept away.

He increasingly felt that his mother was right; this Mr. Qianlong was brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

Given the extent of Siu Ting-pong's rage, one of these two is definitely going to die this time.

...

After leaving the palace, Lu Banban went straight to the Prince of Zhenwang's Mansion.

I initially thought that what Xiao Xiangqing said was somewhat exaggerated.

However, he frowned when he saw the scene outside the Prince's Palace from the carriage.

As soon as his carriage arrived, Xiao Yang brought in mourners who announced, "A guest has arrived."

Xiao Yang, who was still busy inside, was a little surprised when he heard this. When he went out and saw that it was Lu Banban, he happily went up to greet her.

"Lu Banban, what brings you here? Did Father hear I was here and send you to pay your respects to the King of Zhen?"

Lu Banban stepped forward with a grim expression and whispered, "What are you doing offering condolences for the King of Zhen? Second Prince, you've really messed up this time! Is the First Prince here?"

Xiao Yang shook his head: "Xiao Ce isn't here? What happened?"

Lu Banban continued, "Whose idea was this?"

Xiao Yang continued, "It was my idea."

Lu Banban said helplessly, "You're wrong! Second Prince, this wasn't your idea. It was the First Prince's idea. You know nothing about it! Go and bring the First Prince here right now. Then come with this old servant to the palace."

Looking at Lu Banban's expression, Xiao Yang guessed that the emperor probably knew.

I guessed what it probably was.

However, he had the solution given by Xiao Ce, so he was not flustered at all.

"Lu Banban? How can this be? How can we give this credit to Xiao Ce? Am I crazy?"

Lu Banban jumped up and down anxiously, saying, "Second Prince, this is not a merit! It's a catastrophe!"