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

Diliti felt real pain all over his body, confirming that he wasn't seeing things.

My whole body was shaking uncontrollably.

After all, it should be noted that Chi Gao had never been to his residence before.

Chi Gao's expression turned extremely ugly as he listened to what Diliti said.

Although Dilit was telling the truth.

However, speaking the truth can often be very hurtful.

If Chi Gao had said these words before, he would have definitely made Diliti pay.

However, times have changed.

Chi Gao walked up to Diliti with a dark face, then forced a smile.

That smile was even uglier than a cry.

This terrified Dilit, who lay prostrate on the ground, about to speak.

Chi Gao interrupted him, saying, "What's wrong, Grand Preceptor Diliti? Are you not welcoming me?"

Diliti nervously swallowed hard as he said to Chi Gao, "Lord Chi Gao, of course not... I've been longing for the Imperial Preceptor to come... It would be my greatest honor if the Imperial Preceptor could come here."

Chi Gao said to Diliti, "Since you're welcome, why are you still kneeling?"

Diliti looked at Chi Gao with a face full of surprise and disbelief.

He was obviously suspecting that Chi Gao hadn't heard him.

However, judging from what they just did, it's clear they heard it.

If Chi Gao were to hear this, he would either kill him or cripple him.

Chi Gao is acting so abnormally these days.

However, Diliti still got up shakily and carefully served her.

Chi Gao pretended not to hear, though he had heard Diliti scold him clearly.

However, as the saying goes, times change.

He has no other choice but to endure it now.

After entering, Chi Gao sat down and looked at Diliti, who had an uneasy expression on his face.

Chi Gao said to Diliti, "What are you standing there like an idiot for? Sit down, why are you making that face? What are you afraid of?"

Diliti gave an awkward smile and said to Chi Gao, "No...no...I'm not afraid of anything?"

He then tentatively asked Chi Gao, "Lord Chi Gao, didn't you hear something?"

Seeing Diliti's panicked expression, Chi Gao asked directly, "Nothing? What's wrong?"

Although Diliti didn't know whether Chi Gao was telling the truth or not, the fact that he said it meant that he had heard it and wouldn't pursue the matter further.

Seeing this, Diliti's expression softened considerably: "No...no...it's nothing, Lord Chigao."

As he spoke, he began to instruct the servants to pour tea for Chi Gao.

"Lord Chi Gao, what brings you here today?"

Chi Gao looked at Dili and asked, "Just now, I didn't let you into the palace, and you must have scolded me quite a bit, right?"

Upon hearing Chi Gao's words, Diliti's face immediately turned extremely embarrassed, and he waved his hands repeatedly: "Reporting to Lord Chi Gao... how dare I? Since you won't let me in, you must have your reasons."

Chi Gao slammed his hand on the table and said to Diliti, "You're right... as long as you understand! That's right, I have my reasons for saying this!"

"Of course I understand. Although it was the Tiger Legion that rebelled this time, this whole charade wouldn't have been possible without you. People from those countries wouldn't have agreed without you. So, if we're talking about rewarding merit, it's naturally your doing!"

Diliti glanced at Chi Gao a few times, and after confirming that Chi Gao didn't seem to be joking, the expression on his face gradually relaxed.

“Lord Chi Gao, your words mean that my efforts were not in vain! I am content. I knew that if it were you, you would not have refused to let me enter the palace.”

Chi Gao said to Diliti, "That's right, all of this is the First Lady's idea. You know, I'm just doing things for the First Lady."

Diliti nodded upon hearing Chi Gao's words: "Lord Chi Gao, do you mean that the Queen Mother won't let me in?"

Chi Gao listened to Diliti say, "That's right, but don't feel any resentment... Not only you, but even I didn't have the chance to attend this so-called thank-you banquet hosted by the First Lady."

Diliti's eyes lit up as he listened, and his expression became quite interesting, as the gloom in his heart was instantly swept away.

However, his facial expression was also very restrained.

"No way... Lord Chi Gao, you can't even participate?"

Chi Gao nodded: "That's right, so I know nothing about what happened at that banquet. All I know is that after the thank-you banquet, the Queen Mother handed over all the military power of our Uzbekistan to them! That's why I'm here today!"

Chi Gao's words were quite direct. Although he could control Dilit, people in Uzbekistan still highly respected him as the former royal family's national advisor.

After hearing what Chi Gao said, it was now Diliti's turn to be surprised.

"What? All military power has been handed over to those three traitorous generals? Lord Chi Gao, are you kidding me?"

Chi Gao snorted coldly and said, "Of course not... I couldn't believe it at the time either. However, that's what the First Lady just said..."

Diliti said awkwardly, "Lord Chigao, these troops were under our control before. Now they've all been handed over to those three traitors... Does the Queen Mother have some kind of opinion about us? Once military power falls into other people's hands, won't we immediately suffer the fate of being discarded like a hunting dog after the rabbit dies?"

Chi Gao nodded: "That's right, that's what I'm worried about... We've worked so hard for so long, and in the end, it's all just benefiting someone else..."

Diliti said to Chigao, "Lord Chigao, what have you decided to do now? Just give the order, and I will naturally serve you at your beck and call."

Chi Gao was quite satisfied with Diliti. After nodding, he said, "Good, this not only helps me, but also helps yourself! You should know very well that as a palace servant, I enjoy very little of what is nominally enjoyed. But you are someone who truly benefits, you know that, right? So, you will benefit more."

Diliti nodded vigorously: "Lord Chigao, of course I understand..."

Chi Gao was telling the truth. After all, Chi Gao usually just acted like a tyrant in the palace. Even if someone tried to control him, the two of them didn't actually see each other often.

It means that Chi Gao will tell Diliti what he is going to do.

Then Diliti did it. Although he was controlled by Chi Gao, he did enjoy the glory that came with it!

Chi Gao said to Diliti, "The Queen Mother's idea is for me to follow you and issue this order tomorrow. Just do as the Queen Mother wishes... After that, go find those officials and have them come out to refute it... They must be vehement in their arguments. Then, we'll find an opportunity to postpone the issuance of this order, so that even if the Queen Mother finds out, she won't be able to say anything."

Diliti said to Chigao, "Lord Chigao, is this how it's going to be? No problem, I'll arrange it right away. And then..."

Chi Gao said to Diliti, "What happens next? Let's take it one step at a time. Alright, I've been out long enough, you should go and deal with this too!"

Dili nodded, and after seeing Chi Gao off, he didn't linger.

After all, this matter truly involves his own interests.

...

In the town of Sanguandao in Shanshan Kingdom, Xiao Ce and Hu Yidao, along with Jiang Liu, were outside the gate of Sanguandao with three camels.

Ling Chang stood at the doorway and addressed the three fully armed and heavily armed men, saying, "Your Highness, since you are determined to leave, you must be careful. I have defied the world and disobeyed the Empress. If she finds out, she will certainly not be lenient with me!"

After pondering for a while, Xiao Ce decided to tell Ling Chang what had happened. After all, he was on her turf, and it was impossible to keep it a secret.

It really is unavoidable to talk about Ling Chang, so last night I still told Ling Chang.

When Ling Chang first found out, her face was filled with disbelief.

Later, seeing Xiao Ce's confident promises, even though they hadn't spent much time together, she realized that Xiao Ce was very sincere.

However, Ling Chang knew very well that Xiao Ce was a very principled person, and once he made a decision, no one could change it.

She agreed.

Xiao Ce smiled and cupped his hands to Ling Chang, saying, "Alright... then I hope Miss Ling Chang will keep this a secret for me!"

Ling Chang nodded and watched the three people leave.

Jiang Liu followed behind the two men on his camel, his face full of surprise: "Your Highness, are you really willing to put yourself in such danger?"

Seeing that Jiang Liu still had an incredulous expression, Xiao Ce said calmly, "I've followed you all this way! Would I lie to you? You've come all this way to find me, so you don't have any hope at all?"

Jiang Liu scratched his head awkwardly, a bitter smile on his face, and nodded to Xiao Ce: "Your Highness, to be honest, although I came, I didn't really have any hope at all."

Hu Yidao couldn't help but interject, "Hey kid, didn't I say there was no danger?"

Jiang Liu said awkwardly, "This is what I was told to say from above..."

Jiang Liu reined in his camel and said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, why don't we just forget about it? You shouldn't go."

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised to hear Jiang Liu say this: "What's wrong? Could it be that there's some kind of pit over there?"

Jiang Liu shook his head: "I don't know either... However, on my way here, I passed by my brother's place. My brother is Your Highness's idol, and he said that you are the hope of Xiao Kingdom... We can't harm you."

Xiao Ce first muttered to himself in confusion, "Your elder brother?"

After saying that, I suddenly remembered.

It was the person who temporarily took command of Xiao Yang's army...

Let's call it Jiangnan.

Jiang Liu then said to Xiao Ce, "That's right. I mentioned it before, I wonder if Your Highness still remembers? It's Jiangnan, who has now taken over the army under Prince Xiao Yang."

Hu Yidao chimed in, "Oh? Is your brother really that good? Does he wish our Prince wouldn't go? If Xiao Yang dies, he can finally become the Grand General properly!"

Upon hearing Hu Yidao's words, Jiang Liu waved his hands repeatedly, "No...no...my brother isn't that kind of person..."

"Some of my brother's comrades were death row inmates who went to the Northern Desert with the King of the Northern Desert. They occasionally exchanged letters, and although they didn't mention anything about the situation in the Northern Desert, the letters were filled with praise for Xiao Ce. They all agreed that only the King of the Northern Desert could save the Xiao Kingdom..."

Xiao Ce wasn't surprised to hear Jiang Liu say how much Jiang Nan admired him.

Because many of his old friends and acquaintances in the Xiao Kingdom were among his northern army, and he had written to them before.

Later, these people also informed Yin Pan'er, asking if she could reply to the letter.

Yin Pan'er was unsure about this matter, so she asked Xiao Ce for advice.

After all, Xiao Ce's principle was for the northern desert to focus on its development and not let outsiders know about its situation, because once it was developed well...

There are many people with conjunctivitis.

After Xiao Ce learned of this, he agreed, but he also imposed many restrictions on the content of his reply...

Of course, their letters needed to be reviewed by Fei Jie before they could be sent to Xiao Kingdom.

Xiao Ce said to Jiang Liu, "Your brother told you, and clearly told you that going to Nufeng City was very risky, so why did you still say it?"

Jiang Liu was frank: "Because I don't believe what he said."

Seeing his reaction, Xiao Ce chuckled and continued, "Then why do you believe it now?"

Jiang Liu said to Xiao Ce, "Just the fact that you are willing to go... is enough to prove that what the prince said is true! I am well aware of the dangers that we can all see! Your Highness, you know the hardships involved better than anyone else! Your willingness to go shows that you are truly loyal and righteous! It is enough to indirectly prove that everything my brother said is true! Therefore, I do not want you, the savior of our Xiao Kingdom, to go to your death."

After listening to Jiang Liu's words, Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Alright, stop flattering me! Besides, I've already made my decision! And don't say I'm so noble. I'm not that noble. The reason I'm willing to go is naturally for my own sake. I've weighed the pros and cons! Besides, you're wrong, I'm not the kind of person who would go to my death!"

"You can't decide whether I go or not! So, let's go."

As Xiao Ce spoke, he rode off on his camel. Jiang Liu watched Xiao Ce's departing figure with a hint of reverence in his eyes.

At that moment, he suddenly felt Xiao Ce's domineering aura.

He realized that it was no wonder his elder brother, who had never even met Xiao Ce, admired him so much!

Seeing this, he quickly rode his camel after them...

Hu Yidao then said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, why don't I go take a look first! This kid has said so, there's definitely a trap inside..."

Xiao Ce laughed: "With me here, you won't even have the chance to die."