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Diliti said with an unfriendly expression, "If you won this competition fairly and squarely... then naturally I will have no objections!"

"But you actually resorted to tricks and hidden weapons! You launched a sneak attack, and he kept targeting the heart – this is murder! This is no longer a friendly spar!"

At this moment, Xiao Ce glanced at Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang understood immediately and performed very well.

At that moment, he was like a loyal dog protecting its prey.

Xiao Yang snorted coldly: "Diliti, are you trying to cheat me? I already said during the competition that there would be no restrictions on any weapons."

"Moreover, just now, your number one idiot in the Western Regions said himself that he wanted to smash Xiao Ce's head! You guys are all about to smash Xiao Ce's head, and you won't let Xiao Ce fight back? You're really domineering! If Xiao Ce hadn't struck first, he would be the one who should have died."

Before the Western Region people could respond...

Yin Weiyong, who had been silent until now, spoke up: "Grand Preceptor Diliti! When it comes to playing dirty tricks, your Western Regions Alliance is the grandmaster! When you invaded our territory, did you warn us? Did you inform us in advance? Wasn't it a sneak attack?"

Yin Weiyong, that old fox, is indeed quite something; with just a simple sentence.

This elevated the matter to a whole new level.

Many officials echoed their sentiments and criticized them.

Diliti's face darkened. "What? Is this how you Xiao people treat your guests? What? Are you trying to bully us? If it weren't for the Eighth Prince, we wouldn't be talking this time... If you're going to be so aggressive, I don't see any point in continuing this discussion!"

Xiao Xiangqing immediately jumped out, feigning concern to mediate...

"Uncle, please don't be angry... We didn't mean it that way... We were naturally in a negotiating position... Otherwise, my father wouldn't have gone to such lengths to arrange this banquet!"

As Xiao Xiangqing spoke, she kept observing Xiao Dingbang's expression.

At this moment, Xiao Dingbang displayed an extremely deep and calculating nature...

He remained calm and didn't say a word.

His thoughts are impossible to guess.

Xiao Xiangqing only dared to continue speaking after seeing that Xiao Dingbang did not reprimand him.

"Xiao Yang, you've really gone too far. That was the strongest man in the Western Regions, a highly respected figure... During a battle, everyone makes some threats. That strongman said he'd smash Xiao Ce's head, does he really intend to do that?"

"Before the competition, my uncle repeatedly instructed his men... As you saw, even when the Western Region people won, they still showed mercy..."

"You've gone too far! Ambushing them is one thing, but to actually kill them is quite another! This was just a competition! You've really gone too far! Xiao Yang, you and Xiao Ce should apologize to the Western Regions delegation!"

"Then go and keep vigil for the strongest warrior in the Western Regions, Kabad, to comfort his spirit in heaven, as an apology from you!"

Xiao Xiangqing got more and more excited as he spoke...

Even Xiao Dingbang's expression began to change slightly.

The officials all wore expressions of disdain.

Xiao Yang was about to launch into a tirade after Xiao Xiangqing had only said a few words.

However, Xiao Ce stopped him.

After all, Xiao Ce had dug his own grave, so he naturally wouldn't let Xiao Yang stop Xiao Xiangqing.

Xiao Ce didn't know if this move was taught by Mr. Qianlong.

If it really was Qianlong who taught him, Xiao Ce felt that it was unnecessary to regard Qianlong as his opponent.

After Xiao Xiangqing finished speaking, Xiao Ce gently touched Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang immediately retorted, "Xiao Xiangqing, I've seen plenty of traitors, and they all look like you! You keep calling him 'uncle'! What? Just because he's your uncle, does that mean you want to openly betray your country?!"

"This is a contest! Since we signed a life-or-death agreement, our fate is in our own hands! You want me to apologize? Apologize my ass! Impossible! Since we've come this far, I might as well stop pretending. Didn't you say you weren't going to talk anymore?"

"This prince never wanted to talk to you! Let's fight!"

"Diliti, you think you can take advantage of me? We're not talking anymore! You all better get back here and get your necks clean, you're waiting for me to kill you!"

"Father, please let me lead General Xing Daorong's elite troops from the northern desert! I am willing to wipe out those bastards in the Western Regions! They were once small countries that had to bow down to us. If we don't teach them a lesson, they will never know their own worth!"

"Father, as long as you give me military power, I dare to sign a military pledge: if I don't beat these Western Regions little countries and foreign tribes to a pulp, you can cut off my head!"

Xiao Yang is quite the smooth talker.

He speaks very fast.

Therefore, Diliti and Xiao Xiangqing were unable to get a word in edgewise several times.

His words were all taught to him by Xiao Ce.

It must be said that what he said was very inspiring.

The eyes of all the civil and military officials present were sparkling!

Xiao Yang's tough stance turned the Western Regions delegation pale.

Xiao Xiangqing pointed at Xiao Yang.

Before he could speak, Xiao Yang said, "Shut up. I don't know why Father Emperor gave birth to such a spineless coward... If what you said here today were to reach Yumen Pass... just imagine how the people there, whose homes have been invaded by these Western Region bastards, would skin you alive!"

Xiao Xiangqing tried to follow Xiao Yang's lead several times, but Xiao Yang always rebuked her.

Xiao Xiangqing turned to Xiao Dingbang and said, "Father... please do justice for me... the Second Prince is going too far! Your son's loyalty to the Xiao Kingdom is as clear as day... but he has slandered me like this... Father, you know about the negotiations with the Western Regions this time..."

"As a superior power, since we have invited the delegation from the Western Regions, we should treat them with courtesy. If we invite them and then humiliate them, it will damage our national prestige!"

"Although the Second Prince has won some battles, in the end, it is always the common people who suffer, whether they win or lose. It is because I care about the people of the world and am especially concerned about the people of Yumen Pass that I proposed the idea of ​​peace talks."

"In my opinion, the Second Prince keeps talking about wanting to fight, but he's only doing it for his own selfish desires... all he wants is military merit!"

"Please, Father Emperor, make a wise judgment!"

At this moment, Xiao Xiangqing looked exactly like one of those who call their parents when they can't beat someone; he was crawling on the ground.

Xiao Dingbang coughed lightly twice, before he could speak.

Just then, Diliti spoke up, bowing deeply, and said, "Your Majesty! This Second Prince is truly uncouth and despicable. I am the Eighth Prince's maternal uncle, and there is nothing to hide about that. Your Majesty knows this as well, but to say that he is a traitor based on this is utterly absurd."

"Furthermore, the Second Prince is right. It is the Second Prince who has been pushing for peace. And he has been trying to cover up the scandal at Yumen Pass! He told me not to tell the truth for the sake of Xiao Kingdom's reputation. Now that things have come to this, there is no need for me to hide it!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Dingbang frowned slightly and continued, "The scandal at Yumen Pass?"

Diliti cupped his hands and said, "That's right! Today, I'll tell you the truth. You've always said that our Western Regions Alliance is an aggressor, an invader. Before, out of respect for the Eighth Prince, we didn't defend ourselves against this accusation!"

"However, I'm thinking of saying this now! The Yumen Pass incident was not an invasion by us! It was actually our doing that helped you!"