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Xiao Ce frowned slightly: "The truth of the matter?"

Wuwei said, "We've said everything we need to say. If you want to know more, then do as we say, release us, and then we can talk to you alone!"

"If you don't want to know, then leave..."

After saying that, Lin Bang and Wu Wei closed their eyes and didn't intend to say anything more.

At this moment, Xing Shoulu said sternly, "You asked me to bring the eldest prince here just to say this?"

The two of them continued to ignore Xing Shoulu.

Judging from their injuries, Xing Shoulu and the others must have done their best.

It's simply that these two people are tougher.

Da Lei looked at Xiao Ce and shook his head slightly.

It was clearly not advisable for Xiao Ce to stay.

After pondering for a moment and weighing the pros and cons, Xiao Ce sat down directly on the interrogation table to the side.

"Lord Xing, please release them and untie them."

Xing Shoulu looked at Xiao Ce with an incredulous expression and said, "Your Highness, this is not appropriate."

Xiao Ce noticed that the two people who had been keeping their eyes closed now had their eyes open.

He looked at Xiao Ce with a meaningful expression.

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Since they dared to call me here, why wouldn't I dare to negotiate with them... If they really do kill us, it will make this negotiation very advantageous!"

Xing Shoulu was about to say something.

Xiao Ce looked at Xing Shoulu with a firm gaze and said, "Lord Xing, I have made up my mind! Do as I say."

Seeing Xiao Ce's affirmative gaze, Xing Shoulu stopped talking nonsense.

He was facing Ma Su, who was standing to the side.

On the contrary, Ma Su trusted Xiao Ce completely and walked directly to the cage containing the two people without any hesitation.

After getting to the cage, I opened it.

After Wuwei and Linbang were released, they collapsed straight down due to numbness in their bodies.

Ma Su caught it and put it aside.

The two of them moved their limbs slowly and laboriously, as if trying to improve blood circulation.

Xiao Ce directed Ma Su to remove the shackles from the two men.

He then looked at Xing Shoulu, Da Lei, and Ma Su: "You can all leave now."

Seeing this, Da Lei went out first. Although Xing Shoulu was a little worried, he knew that Xiao Ce was not the kind of person who would take risks.

After they left, they closed the door.

Xiao Ce said to the two men who were loosening their joints, "Generals, you can speak now."

Lin Bang and Wu Wei exchanged a glance.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Bang and Wu Wei suddenly knelt on one knee and bowed to Xiao Ce.

"Your Highness, the King of the Northern Desert, I was rude just now! This humble general, Lin Bang, greets Your Highness."

"Your Highness, the King of the Northern Desert, I was rude just now! This humble general, Wuwei, greets Your Highness."

Seeing the two people's attitudes change 180 degrees, Xiao Ce narrowed his eyes: "You haven't offended me in any way, so there's no need to apologize. The one you should apologize to is the King of Zhen!"

Wuwei didn't hold a grudge against Xiao Ce, but instead changed the subject and said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, aren't you afraid that the two of us will come and kill you?"

Xiao Ce smiled faintly: "First of all, I'm not afraid of you. Even if the two of you kill me, I have a 90% chance of winning and taking care of myself while I'm at it!"

"Secondly, I always felt that the Tiger Legion's rebellion was too suspicious. I don't believe that the famous Tiger Legion, which was founded by Uncle Nine and whose generals, including you, were the kind of people who would betray the country!"

"So I stayed to hear the truth. I think it's worth it!"

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Wu Wei's eyes revealed a look of solemn respect.

"The old prince is right, the world has misjudged you."

Xiao Ce vaguely guessed what Wu Wei meant when he heard him say that.

So, they weren't interrupted.

After glancing towards the door, Wu Wei waved to Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce gripped the flintlock pistol tightly and approached.

Wuwei and his group did not do anything malicious.

She whispered in Xiao Ce's ear.

Xiao Ce's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing Wu Wei's first words.

...

Da Lei outside the door kept his ears perked up, listening intently inside.

However, there were still some sounds coming from inside.

However, just moments before, there was complete silence inside.

The place was completely silent.

Xing Shoulu was also feeling extremely uneasy outside, and several people kept pacing around the doorway.

A full cup of tea's time passed, and there was still not a sound from inside.

Da Lei then asked Xing Shoulu, "Lord Xing, why don't we go in and take a look? There's not a sound from inside!"

Xing Shoulu nodded, thinking of going up.

Ma Su suggested from the side, "Why don't we greet them at the door? If there's no response, then we can go in... But if we go in and make those two unwilling to talk, the Prince will definitely blame us."

Da Lei nodded in agreement, walked to the door, and knocked.

Before Da Lei could speak, Xiao Ce's voice came from inside: "I'm fine, you guys wait a moment."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, the group breathed a sigh of relief.

However, they became increasingly curious about what they were talking about.

After a full incense stick's time had passed, Xiao Ce opened the door.

Xing Shoulu and his group rushed forward.

Xiao Ce smiled at their worried expressions and said, "It's nothing."

Xing Shoulu asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, have they all spoken?"

Xiao Ce nodded.

Seeing Xing Shoulu's curious expression, Xiao Ce said, "I'll tell you what you need to know."

Xing Shoulu nodded.

Xiao Ce cut to the chase: "The King of Zhen has truly betrayed his country!"

Xing Shoulu stared wide-eyed, seemingly unable to believe it: "Your Highness, you haven't been controlled by them, have you?"

Xiao Ce gave a wry smile: "I don't want to believe it either... but facts speak louder than words. As for the rest, what they say is none of your business."

"Go ask them later, they'll cooperate with you. Lord Xing, if possible, they can release him after they've cooperated with you!"

Xing Shoulu gave Xiao Ce a deep look, full of questions, but ultimately remained silent.

He simply nodded with a very complicated expression.

Xiao Ce didn't waste any more words, looking at Ma Su's expression: "You don't need to go and guard them anymore..."

Xing Shoulu nodded.

After Xiao Ce left the prison, Da Lei simply followed without saying a word.

Xiao Ce looked at Da Lei and said, "Aren't you curious when I say the King of Zhen is guilty?"

Da Lei maintained his usual expression: "To be honest, I am curious. However, Your Highness, if you are not going to tell me, you must have your reasons."

Xiao Ce smiled at Da Lei and said, "I'll tell you when the time is right."

Da Lei was very clever and said to Xiao Ce, "Should we still go and find the sect leader?"

Hearing Da Lei say this, Xiao Ce said meaningfully, "Let's keep everything as usual."

Da Lei, listening from the side, understood perfectly.

...

Xiao Ce did not return directly to Xiao Yang's residence.

Instead, they went to the Ni Chang Pavilion, which had just opened today and was bustling with activity.

The gate was filled with the carriages of the powerful and wealthy.

Because the store has implemented a flow control system, there is always a queue to get in.

Xiao Ce watched from a distance at the door for a while, and then he saw that Qian Dafang had spotted him at some point.

She hurriedly walked towards him.

Qian Dafang's face was beaming with joy, his smile as bright as a chrysanthemum.

"Your Highness, I thought you weren't coming...why don't you come inside and have a seat?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "Has Xiao Yang come looking for you?"

Qian Dafang's smile widened: "I've looked...I've looked...Your Highness! You're so thoughtful. I've only just started my trial operation today, and already quite a few shady characters have come. While I can handle some of the shady characters myself...some powerful and influential people are really inconvenient for me. Today, the Second Prince came by, and immediately there were far fewer people looking for trouble..."

Xiao Ce nodded: "Alright, I'll arrange for Consort Hui to come and support you in the future! Anyway, just follow the guidelines I told you. You must build up the brand value, and don't be afraid to refuse people... You can't give every person who asks you a favor the back door."

Qian Dafang nodded repeatedly, and then took out a small notebook and started taking notes.

As Xiao Ce spoke, he noticed that many of the nobles and dignitaries in the queue were looking in his direction.

"Alright, I just came to check. If you have any problems in the future, you can go to Xiao Yang... he will help you. If he is not here, go to Consort Hui."

Qian Dafang nodded repeatedly, and then he also understood the implication behind Xiao Ce's words.

"Your Highness, are you leaving?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "I'm not entirely sure, but it'll be soon!"

Qian Dafang nodded, then said, "Your Highness, if you need any money, please don't hesitate to ask..."

Qian Dafang originally wanted to say something else.

However, he discovered that he had nothing but money.

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "You should save up. When I need you, I'll need a lot of money. I don't even care about the little bit of money you have now..."

Qian Dafang nodded.

Xiao Ce continued, "Also, whatever Mobei needs, you should give it your full support. I will not forget your help to Mobei!"

Qian Dafang nodded again.

After giving a few instructions, Xiao Ce returned to Xiao Yang's residence.

After getting into the carriage, Da Lei said to Xiao Ce:

"Your Highness, it seems you are determined to go to the Western Regions this time?"

Seeing Da Lei's words, Xiao Ce laughed and said, "As expected, nothing can be hidden from you... Indeed, it seems we have no choice but to go to the Western Regions!"

...

After returning to Xiao Yang's residence.

Xiao Yang had returned and began to report to Xiao Ce.

He said it was based on information he received from his mother.

When the emperor learned of the negotiations and the terms offered by the people of the Western Regions, he was furious.

Furthermore, it was stated that not an inch of Xiao Kingdom's land could be lost!

It is said that Xiao Xiangqing was even summoned and given a severe scolding.

Seeing Xiao Yang's very interesting and excited expression, Xiao Ce asked, "Has Xiao Xiangqing done anything?"

Xiao Yang nodded: "It seems that he had a long private talk with the dog emperor before leaving, but no one knows what they talked about. Since it was just the dog emperor and Xiao Xiangqing talking alone, we didn't get any information."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "We'll know tomorrow..."

Then Xiao Ce changed the subject: "Did you tell your mother about the Ni Chang Pavilion?"

Xiao Yang nodded: "My mother said there's absolutely no problem. She'll definitely cooperate fully. However, judging from how popular Qian Dafang's 'Ni Chang Ge' is, it seems we don't even need to create any hype..."

Xiao Ce said to Xiao Yang, "What I need are you to be his backers, not to create momentum for him..."

Xiao Yang nodded: "Absolutely no problem...Brother, just watch...If they have any problems, come and settle accounts with me!"

Then Xiao Yang asked Xiao Ce, "Brother, did you find anything at the Heavenly Prison?"

Xiao Ce shook his head: "Nothing was gained."

Seeing that Xiao Ce was reluctant to speak, Xiao Yang wisely refrained from asking.

The following day, during the morning court session.

Xing Shoulu confirmed the King of Zhen's treason and then announced all the supplementary evidence to the world.

Xiao Dingbang was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Xiao Dingshan was completely nailed to the 'pillar of shame', and not only that, he would also be written into history books and be infamous for eternity.

As they talked, they began to discuss how to deal with the Western Regions delegation.

Because, according to the latest scout report.

The Western Regions amassed nearly 200,000 troops at Yumen Pass to defend the pass and the natural barrier of Nushan Mountain.

According to the generals' predictions, if they hold their ground and do not come out...

They have the natural barrier of the Nu Mountains. Even if the Xiao Kingdom sends out 200,000 elite troops to take them down, they will suffer heavy losses.

Moreover, even if we don't attack.

They have amassed 200,000 troops at the perilous Nushan Mountains and Yumen Pass, so the Xiao Kingdom will inevitably have to amassed troops there as well.

If we don't build up our troops, the Western Regions could launch a surprise attack at any time.

Then the Xiao Kingdom will be powerless to resist, and at that point, they will have nowhere to turn to cry.

There is only one solution now, and that is to send troops to the west.

However, if troops are sent westward, it will inevitably require the redeployment of troops stationed elsewhere, which would have far-reaching consequences.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang said, "Father, if the country needs us, our army in the northern desert can be deployed. We have taken the leaders of the Turks hostage in the northern desert, and the Turks dare not act rashly. We can transfer the northern desert army to the west! Your son is willing to lead the charge. I was able to kill the Turks and capture them before, and I will surely be able to pacify the foreign tribes in the western regions this time as well."

Xiao Yang spoke with great passion and fervor.

Xiao Xiangqing glanced at him, her face full of disdain, and said, "Didn't you understand? They occupy the natural barrier of Nushan and Yumen Pass. Even if you lead troops there, you can only set up camp! Don't you know what's going on in the northern desert? You can fool others, but can you fool yourself?"