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

The First Lady, with a dark expression, did not interrupt them, but simply gestured for them to continue.

So Wuwei and Linbang recounted the situation at the border in detail.

After finishing his explanation, Wuwei said, "That's the whole story... We did suffer a crushing defeat, but, Queen Mother, we did not betray you... We were indeed outmatched..."

Do you think I should believe you?

The Queen Mother then addressed the two of them and asked them a question.

The two men swallowed hard. "Your Majesty, we have said everything we should and shouldn't have said! Xiao Ce is a master of scheming and manipulation... We only seek to live a life without shame! And that is exactly what we have done."

"We will obey the Queen Mother's will in everything. You may kill or torture us as you please, we will have no objections. We only ask that the Queen Mother not implicate innocent people."

After listening to what the two people said, the Queen Mother turned to the instructor who had remained silent and asked him a question.

"Coach, what do you think?"

The instructor was silent for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the three of us have a close relationship, so we won't say anything that might influence your judgment. However, I can only say that they will not betray the King of Zhen."

After listening to the coach's words, the Queen Mother remained silent for a moment.

Then he burst into laughter: "Hahaha... Look how scared you all are... I brought you back just to put on a show for Xiao Ce... Xiao Ce once said, 'If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them...'"

"I think this sentence is particularly good! Since I have used you and entrusted you with such important military power... I naturally trust you!"

"I've heard about your defeat this time. Their armies suddenly have the ability to summon wind and rain, and even thunder... I know them!"

"If they had those skills, they would have turned the world upside down long ago...why wait until now?"

The First Lady's expression changed so quickly that even the coach was stunned.

Wuwei asked the Queen Mother, "Queen...Queen Mother, then...you didn't come here to settle scores with us?"

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "What are you trying to settle scores with? As long as you are alive, you are my greatest treasure... I brought you back to protect you."

Lin Bang continued, "Mother, what do you mean by saying it was all to deceive Xiao Ce?"

The Queen Mother replied, "Previously, I had some doubts about Xiao Ce's abilities. However, recently, I have heard some things about Xiao Ce."

"He is indeed a very capable person, and quite cunning... I really regret underestimating him back then... If I had known his true abilities... I would never have let him go, I would have definitely found a way to get rid of him."

"However, there's no going back in life. After learning of your crushing defeat, I knew that eliminating Xiao Ce was the most important thing!"

"But if we want to get rid of Xiao Ce using conventional methods, it's obviously as difficult as climbing to the sky. So I thought, why don't we put on a show together..."

When the Queen Mother got to this point, her eyes sharpened.

Wuwei and Linbang, who were initially very nervous, can now finally relax.

"Performing a play?"

The Queen Mother nodded: "That's right. Conquering those Western Regions is actually quite simple. What's difficult for us is getting rid of Xiao Ce... Once Xiao Ce is dead, everything will be solved. So, we've brought you back now and are letting Xiao Ce put on a show for me on the border."

"Then, I'm going to stage a ruse. I'll pretend to be furious, and then I'll have Diliti judge your crimes, and finally declare you guilty of treason, and kill you."

"Next, I'll have the instructor pretend to rescue you, and then you can escape together... and go to Xiao Ce's aid. Of course, during this time, I'll send people to capture you. All of this is real; at that point, you'll need your own strength!"

After the First Lady finished speaking, all three of them were somewhat surprised.

They were all marveling at Xiao Ce's deep cunning, but they never expected that the Queen Mother's cunning was no less than Xiao Ce's.

Seeing that they remained silent, the Queen Mother asked, "What? Do you think my idea is feasible?"

After listening, they nodded repeatedly: "Your Majesty, this method is feasible! I think it's very feasible..."

"Indeed, the Queen Mother is wise. As long as we can get close to Xiao Ce, he will surely die!"

Lin Bang chimed in, "That's right. Once Xiao Ce dies, those countries will be like scattered sand... utterly insignificant..."

After listening to their words, the Queen Mother smiled slightly: "That's fine then! However, you will certainly have to endure some physical pain..."

Lin Bang quickly waved his hand: "It's alright...it's alright...as long as it can help the First Lady, nothing else matters..."

Wu Wei nodded in agreement, then said to the Queen Mother, "Queen Mother... I hope that when the time comes, you will keep your promise to us..."

The First Lady smiled and nodded: "Of course...don't worry."

As she spoke, the First Lady looked at the coach.

"Instructor, you still haven't said a word... What's wrong? Do you disagree? Or is there something wrong with this plan?"

After listening to the Queen Mother's words, the instructor said, "Your Majesty, this plan is flawless... The only problem is that Xiao Ce is incredibly meticulous and cunning. He's used this kind of scheme quite often! We might be able to fool some ordinary people... but fooling him won't be easy..."

The Queen Mother nodded and said to the instructor, "Of course I know that... So, I'll give you a way... He will definitely trust you completely then."

The three of them looked at the First Lady with curiosity.

The Queen Mother said to the three of them, "It's actually very simple. Just repeat what I told you to Xiao Ce... Tell him exactly what happened... and he won't doubt you anymore."

Upon hearing the First Lady's words, the three men's eyes widened: "Tell him?"

The Queen Mother smiled and nodded: "That's right... It's fine to tell him, because once he believes it... his death is imminent. Do you know how to get someone to keep your secret forever?"

The coach, with a sharp gaze, said to the First Lady, "That means making him a dead man!"

Upon hearing the instructor's words, the Queen Mother burst out laughing and gave them a thumbs-up...

"Excellent! You truly are a clever person..."

"Alright, I've told you my plan... Now you know what to do! Just do as I say."

After listening, they nodded repeatedly.

The Queen Mother said to the two men, "Alright, now it's your turn to suffer some physical pain."

Wuwei and Linbang both waved their hands, indicating that it was nothing.

After she finished speaking, the First Lady waved for them to leave.

After they left this place.

Wu Wei was about to speak when the instructor stopped him.

They eventually arrived at a prison set up by an instructor.

There are quite a few people locked up in this prison.

Before the two could even ask, the coach began to explain.

These people are all political enemies of the First Lady, anyone who dares to oppose her.

They would all be secretly captured by his instructors and tortured in various ways until they submitted.

If we put them back, those political enemies will be brought back by the instructor if they dare to oppose us again.

Wu Wei nodded as he listened, and from time to time, chilling screams echoed from the cell.

After hearing the scream, Wuwei asked the instructor, "Instructor, why didn't you let me speak just now? Is there someone outside that the Queen Mother has spies on you?"

The instructor nodded: "I'm not sure... but it's definitely there. This Queen Mother's scheming and cunning are in no way inferior to Xiao Ce's... so we need to be extremely careful in everything we do... cautious, cautious, and even more cautious!"

Wu Wei nodded: "That's right... She not only fooled everyone, but she even fooled us, including you, Instructor. We all thought we were doomed... but it turned out she was just putting on an act..."

Lin Bang nodded: "Are we really going to do that?"

The coach smiled helplessly: "She's already arranged everything so clearly for us... Do you think we have any other choice?"

"I'm afraid Xiao Ce has seen through it all... In that case, won't we have wasted our efforts, not only risking our lives but also potentially harming..."

Before Wuwei could finish speaking, the instructor waved his hand and said, "Alright... didn't you notice? All our worries are in vain... We thought the Queen Mother would take our lives, but she didn't suspect us at all... Let's just take it one step at a time!"

Lin Bang nodded and said to Wu Wei, "You're right... We've already done our best. As the saying goes, do your best and leave the rest to fate. Even if the final result isn't good... when we go to the afterlife, we can face King Zhen with a clear conscience and say that we have no regrets."

Wuwei and the instructor both nodded in approval.

The coach continued, "Alright... well, you're probably in for a bit of a beating..."

Wuwei and Linbang laughed and said, "Are we afraid of these things? It's nothing new..."

As she said this, they locked them up according to the Queen Mother's plan.

Then the following day at the court assembly in Uzbekistan.

Dilit was given the task of interrogating them, and he finally got his chance.

They were subjected to severe torture in prison.

On the third day, the instructor, following the instructions of the First Lady, rescued the two people who had been tortured half to death.

When Diliti found out, he was almost in tears.

On the one hand, they immediately sent people to search, and on the other hand, they hurriedly went to the Queen Mother to report.

When the Queen Mother found out, she naturally reacted with fury.

This greatly worried Diliti, so he dispatched a large number of troops.

They used a vast network of connections to search for him.

These news reports from the capital of Uz quickly reached Xiao Ce's ears.

Because Xiao Ce had previously sent many trained women to various high-ranking officials and noble families in Uzbekistan through Otok.

Therefore, Xiao Ce has been receiving these messages every day these days.

After listening to the conversation, Hu Yidao said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness... tell me, where do you think those three guys are headed?"

Xiao Ce shook his head and said, "It's possible they'll escape back to Xiao Kingdom, or it's possible they'll come here!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Yidao's eyes widened immediately: "Come over? What right do they have to come over?"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend... I actually hope they can come over."

Hu Yidao stared wide-eyed at Xiao Ce and said, "Your Highness, you must be careful and not trust them anymore! These people are not trustworthy!"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "I'm just curious about what's going on with that Lou Yao? If she's the woman of the King of Jiushu Town, then she's one of my own... Since we're all on the same side, why bother taking action!"

Hu Yidao nodded in agreement: "Your Highness, that is indeed a problem... I'm also very curious. What if they don't come?"

Xiao Ce said to Hu Yidao, "If you're not coming, then you're not coming. Have we finished resting here?"

Hu Yidao nodded: "Your Highness, everything is ready. The arrival of our ammunition went very smoothly, and it was mainly handed over to Empress Nanxi for management. With her distributing it, we made quite a bit of money from this ammunition. This Empress Nanxi is quite generous... she gave us all cash."

"They'll be very happy this time in the northern desert."

Xiao Ce nodded and said to Hu Yidao, "When these funds are transported to the northern desert, be careful... what's going on in the Xiao Kingdom?"

Hu Yidao shook his head: "I haven't received any news about that. However, Your Highness, you have partnerships with various merchants. With them helping you with the transportation, everything will be absolutely foolproof!"

Xiao Ce nodded in agreement after hearing Hu Yidao's words.

Then he stood by the window: "The weather is gradually getting colder, and winter is just around the corner! After winter arrives, the New Year won't be far away!"

Hu Yidao nodded: "Yes! Before we knew it, Your Highness, we've known you for so long already?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Yes, it's been so long since I left Mobei without realizing it!"

Just then, a man in camouflage with a buzz cut rushed in from outside.

He handed a note to Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce glanced at it, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Then have Gulimiza call Nanxi over.

Since Nanxi became the president of the Western Regions Federation, she has been extremely busy.

Looking at Nanxi's slightly haggard face.

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Nan Xi, do you regret becoming the president of the Western Regions Federation?"

Nanxi, his face slightly haggard, smiled and shook his head, saying, "Your Highness, of course I don't regret it. Although I'm busy, I'm happy! Thank you, Your Highness! Your Highness, did you call me here to prepare for the final offensive?"