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She was completely exhausted after the journey...

As time went by, her hopes dwindled.

She was now filled with both regret and curiosity about who this Xiao Ce was.

The following day, Xiao Ce did his morning exercise without fail.

Now, his sparring partner has changed from Da Lei at the beginning to Hu Yidao now.

As Da Lei had previously stated, Xiao Ce had already mastered the technical skills.

The difference between Xiao Ce and Da Lei lies in their physical abilities, talent, and combat skills.

Xiao Ce practiced martial arts with the intention of learning a skill to protect himself; he didn't want to master it to the extreme.

Now that Hu Yidao has arrived, Xiao Ce has started learning swordsmanship from him.

Now, when he practices swordsmanship with Hu Yidao, Hu Yidao flatters him so much that Xiao Ce doesn't even know if he is truly gifted or if Hu Yidao is just bragging.

However, Xiao Ce was also aware of his own abilities.

His talent is quite good.

Just as the two were locked in a fierce battle, a crew-cut assassin rushed over.

Seeing this, Hu Yidao asked, "What's wrong?"

The crew-cut assassin said to Hu Yidao, "His Highness the Second Prince has transported a shipment of firearms."

After listening to the crew-cut assassin's words, Hu Yidao gave a wry smile and said, "So what if they're being sent? It's not like it's the first time they've been sent over. What's the rush? Just send someone to take them."

The crew-cut assassin nodded and said, "They also sent a great gift and a letter! And it was personally delivered by General Guo Kai, one of the Second Prince's men!"

Xiao Ce, who had been gesturing with his knife, stopped.

He had heard Da Lei mention Guo Kai a few times; he was a talented general, with his own unique methods for troop deployment.

"Oh? That guy, it's good enough that he doesn't cause me any trouble. But he gave us a big gift? I wonder if it's a pleasant surprise or a shock?" Xiao Ce put away his knife and wiped his sweat.

Once he figured the training was almost complete, he had the crew-cut assassin bring the man over.

After he changed his clothes, he went over with Hu Yidao.

In the reception hall to the side, Guo Kai was already waiting with a box.

Upon seeing Xiao Ce approaching, Guo Kai quickly bowed.

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Guo Kai, "Xiao Yang asked you to send me a big gift? What kind of big gift is it? Let me see?"

Guo Kai respectfully replied, "It's one person!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ce became even more curious, and then asked with a hint of wariness, "Is it a living person or a dead person? If it's a dead person, carry it out quickly. I have no interest in knowing!"

Guo Kai bowed respectfully to his subordinate and said, "Your Highness, he should still be alive. He was alive when we brought him here. Since His Highness the Second Prince advised that no one should open the package along the way, perhaps I should go out and check first?"

Xiao Ce couldn't help but laugh when he heard Guo Kai's serious answer.

"Alright, no need to go to that. Just open it and take a look..."

Guo Kai understood his place perfectly; he didn't utter a single unnecessary word.

Do as instructed respectfully.

After opening the box, it was clear that the person inside had been locked up the whole way, so the smell inside must have been unpleasant.

The fake Lou Yao, who was lying in the box, had the box suddenly opened.

The bright light outside made her eyes feel a little uncomfortable.

Therefore, even though Xiao Ce and the others were standing outside the box, they couldn't see it clearly for a moment.

Xiao Ce, standing outside the box, looked inside, but couldn't make out the person inside.

"Who?"

Guo Kai then gave him the letter that Xiao Yang had given him.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Ce took the letter and then said with a smile, "Well done, you've grown up. You even know to write to me now."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce opened the letter and took a look.

As Xiao Ce read the contents of the letter, his expression became increasingly interesting.

In his letter, Xiao Yang recounted what the fake Lou Yao had done yesterday, including how he had righteously and firmly rejected her.

Xiao Ce certainly had doubts about this.

After all, according to what the fake Lou Yao said, the temptation was really too strong.

When Xiao Ce learned of this, a chill ran down his spine.

After all, if Xiao Yang actually did as the fake Lou Yao suggested, he would indeed encounter a considerable problem...

Fortunately, Xiao Yang didn't make a stupid mistake at the crucial moment.

After reading it, Xiao Ce said to Guo Kai, "General Guo, thank you very much for your journey! Get some rest later, and we'll head back tomorrow..."

"Then, go and tell Xiao Yang that we finally did something right..."

Xiao Ce originally intended to have Guo Kai relay the message, but after much deliberation, he decided to write a letter himself.

As for the fake Lou Yao in the box, Xiao Ce wasn't particularly interested in her.

Let Gulimiza send someone to clean her up first, and then we'll talk.

Hu Yidao asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, you don't seem interested in that woman at all. Don't you want to interrogate her?"

Xiao Ce gave a wry smile: "This woman has already told Xiao Yang everything that needed to be said! Moreover, given her background, she was just a maidservant of the real Lou Yao before. Even if she is somewhat clever, she wouldn't be truly exceptionally clever."

"If she were truly intelligent, the real Lou Yao wouldn't have died. Furthermore, if this fake Lou Yao were truly capable, she wouldn't have faced our attack; she was completely unable to defend herself, utterly incapable of resistance..."

"All of this shows that this fake isn't capable at all. If she were truly important, she wouldn't have risked her life and been captured alive by Xiao Yang!"

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Hu Yidao looked at him with admiration and said, "Your Highness, your analysis has truly enlightened me. So, shall we just ignore her?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "Not really, she still has some use to me... I didn't want to pay attention to her just now, mainly because she smelled so bad..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce had Hu Yidao call over the instructor, Wu Wei, and Lin Bang.

After Xiao Ce handed the letter given to him by Xiao Yang to the three people.

After reading it, the three people were first surprised, and then looked completely unable to accept it.

"What? The old princess and the prince's child is already dead?"

Xiao Ce nodded and said, "It seems very possible now... Later, you should go and confirm whether that person is the Lou Yao you met, and then the truth will be revealed."

All three men looked extremely grim; after all, they had been on tenterhooks the moment before.

The result was that I was completely made a fool of, which obviously didn't feel good.

Wu Wei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, the one who can reveal these secrets is most likely her. There's no mistake about it!"

Lin Bang said, "How could she be so stupid as to personally try to persuade Xiao Yang..."

The instructor said calmly, "Clearly, we misjudged our own and the prince's strength..."

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Wrong, you misjudged the extent to which Xiao Yang was tortured..."

Just then, Gulimiza arrived.

Xiao Ce looked at Gulimiza and asked, "How is it?"

Gulimiza said, "Your Highness, they have all been washed and dressed. They have cooperated very well and have not resisted at all. We have people watching them now."

Xiao Ce nodded in agreement and beckoned the three of them to go and meet him.

At this moment, the fake Lou Yao sat on a chair, her eyes vacant and unfocused.

If he had any thoughts of resistance before, he definitely had none now.

After all, her benefactor didn't even send anyone.

Moreover, she had heard about Xiao Yang's intentions before she was arrested.

They will launch another attack.

Fake Lou Yao was very clear about the situation in Uzbekistan.

If they can't get Xiao Yang's help, then their country of Uzbekistan is doomed.

She finally understood that her benefactor was probably gambling with her life.

If they win the gamble, then the Kingdom of Uz will be able to survive, and they might even be able to kill Xiao Ce and eventually unify the Western Regions.

If she lost the bet, then the fake Lou Yao must have been sacrificed.

At this moment, she had no doubt that her benefactor had already run away.

While the fake Lou Yao was lost in thought, she had no idea that Xiao Ce and the others had arrived.

After receiving confirmation from three people, Xiao Ce was certain that she was indeed the arrogant Queen Mother from before.

After Xiao Ce sat down to the side, he asked, "What's your name?"

Xiao Ce's sudden voice pulled the fake Lou Yao back from her thoughts.

He couldn't help but shiver, then looked towards Xiao Ce.

The instant he saw Xiao Ce, he also saw the instructors behind him, Wu Wei and Lin Bang...

Her expression showed some despair, but when faced with Xiao Ce's questioning, she still stretched her neck and straightened her back, as if she was trying to encourage herself.

"My name is Lou Yao!"

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Alright, what are you still hesitating for? You should know very well that since Xiao Yang has entrusted you to me... then he will definitely tell me everything you and Xiao Yang said!"

"I'm only giving you a chance to speak because you're Lou Yao's maid."

Do you know why Xiao Yang is so afraid of me?

Xiao Ce threatened the fake Lou Yao, saying, "That's because I tortured him. I have a special interrogation team under my command. That team can torture you for years, and the way they torture you every day will be different. Most importantly, they can guarantee that you won't die!"

Xiao Ce's calm words sent a chill down Fake Lou Yao's spine.

Is there anything more terrifying in this world than not being able to die even if you want to?

Obviously, no!

Fake Lou Yao clenched her teeth, trying to control her trembling body so that Xiao Ce wouldn't see the fear in her heart.

"What...what do you want to know? Didn't Xiao Yang tell you everything?"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly: "Xiao Yang did indeed tell you everything... So, let's talk about some things you didn't tell Xiao Yang..."

Fake Lou Yao looked at Xiao Ce but didn't respond.

Xiao Ce still wore a faint smile, a smile that offered no warmth whatsoever to the fake Lou Yao.

Instead, it felt as cold as being in an ice cave...

Xiao Ce said slowly, "Don't know what to say? I can give you a hint, like the person behind you?"

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, the fake Lou Yao froze.

Based on her reaction, Xiao Ce became certain of many things: she definitely had someone backing her up!

Lou Yao was extremely shocked, after all, only a very few people knew about his benefactor.

She never mentioned it in front of Xiao Yang.

She didn't know how Xiao Ce knew!

However, the fake Lou Yao remained defiant, saying to Xiao Ce, "I don't know what you're talking about, I..."

Seeing her expression, Xiao Ce stopped talking and got up.

Fake Lou Yao was startled by the sight and asked Xiao Ce, "What...what do you want to do?"

Xiao Ce snorted coldly: "I'm only willing to talk to you and give you a chance because you were Lou Yao's maid before! I assume that everything you've done is due to being misled by someone with ulterior motives..."

"Now that you're determined to fight me to the end... then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

With that, Xiao Ce snorted and said, "By the way, there was never any real friendship between us to begin with."

With that, Xiao Ce left, and the other instructors, Wu Wei and Lin Bang, quickly followed.

Gulimiza said to the fake Louyao, "If I were you, I would definitely grab this lifeline right now. Don't have any expectations... The person behind you before was just using you... Once you lose your usefulness, he will abandon you without hesitation... Why put your future in a hopeless situation where you can't die but can't live and can't enjoy life for someone who is not worth it?"

After saying this, Gulimiza shook her head, looking speechless, and left.

However, before Gulimiza could take more than a few steps...

As Xiao Ce stepped out the door, the fake Lou Yao, after a brief internal struggle, spoke up: "I'll talk... I'll talk... I'll tell you everything you want to know..."

Give me a chance!

Xiao Ce had his back to her, a triumphant expression on his face.

He spoke of being relieved, but in reality, since he had come to see her, he definitely still needed to know some things.

Xiao Ce had no interest in the fake Lou Yao.

However, they were still interested in the person behind her.

After all, it goes without saying that the plan to turn Xiao Yang against his will was devised by the person behind her.

This method is indeed the most likely to change the current situation. Fortunately, Xiao Yang is capable; otherwise, Xiao Ce would have really had to put in some effort.

Xiao Ce was not afraid of enemies in the open.

However, Xiao Ce was more concerned about the enemies lurking in the shadows.

Xiao Ce turned to look at the fake Lou Yao and said, "I'll give you one last chance... seize it yourself."

Fake Lou Yao nodded with a grim expression: "I'll talk! I'll tell you everything!!"