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

Both of them showed a hint of reluctance as they listened to Xiao Yang's words.

However, they knew even more clearly that they could not change Xiao Ce.

Once Xiao Ce has made a decision, he will not easily change it.

So both of them nodded: "Brother, don't worry, we will do our best."

Then, she asked Xiao Ce, "Brother, is there anything we can do to help?"

Xiao Ce was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "No need, there's nothing I need your help with... Alright, you can all go about your business."

Seeing that the two of them still looked a little worried, Da Lei smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. Don't you even trust me?"

Hearing Da Lei say that, they laughed and shook their heads: "Of course not, Mr. Da Lei. If we're talking about the best bodyguards, it's you... We just figured that anyone who could take Sister-in-law away couldn't be an ordinary person. So, you went alone..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm always on my own. Besides, I need definite information... The initial information is that Yin Pan'er wasn't kidnapped, just as I suspected."

"Because with Yin Pan'er's intelligence, unless she wants to be taken away, even if she is, she will leave me with some clues..."

Xiao Yang and Xiao Zhan didn't respond: "So you mean our sister-in-law wasn't taken away by someone, but rather she went with them willingly?"

Xiao Ce smiled and shook his head, saying, "Of course, these are just my thoughts..."

Xiao Ce gave a wry smile and then said to them, "Why am I talking to you about this? Alright, you guys go do your thing!"

The two seemed to sense the change in Xiao Ce's emotions.

However, after exchanging a glance, the two ultimately said nothing. "Brother, if you need us, just say the word, and we'll be there for you anytime."

Xiao Ce looked at the two men, smiled, and waved for them to leave.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "You know, fate is a truly wondrous thing. Someone I thought was my mortal enemy is now genuinely worried about me. And, conversely, someone who's wholeheartedly helping me might very well become my enemy..."

Hearing Xiao Ce's words, Da Lei smiled and said, "Your Highness, this only means that Miss Yin Pan'er appeared in the Illuminati, it doesn't mean that she is a member of the Illuminati... Moreover, if Miss Yin Pan'er is a member of the Illuminati, then wouldn't Yin Weiyong and Prime Minister Yin also be members...?"

Xiao Ce smiled bitterly, then rubbed his head and said, "That's right... I was worried about this too. Tell me, I've made a mess of this."

"I also handed over all the power in Xiao Kingdom to Yin Weiyong... What if they are both members of the Illuminati? Wouldn't all my efforts over the years have been for nothing but benefiting others?"

Da Lei looked at Xiao Ce with some surprise as he heard him say that.

Seeing Da Lei looking at him so strangely, Xiao Ce gave an awkward smile and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, you seem to have changed..."

Xiao Ce listened to Da Lei's words with some surprise: "Changed? How changed? Haven't I always been myself?"

Da Lei smiled slightly at Xiao Ce: "You seem to have become less carefree! You've become a bit hesitant and indecisive? You weren't like this before?"

Xiao Ce smiled bitterly and said to Da Lei, "I have always been like this. Before, I seemed decisive, but it was because I had everything under control. No matter how things change, the principle remains the same. I have enough ability to control everything."

"Before, whether it was the Turks, the Western Regions, or even the Slavic countries, I wasn't afraid of their rebellion because I had complete control. But the emergence of the Illuminati has clearly shaken my position. Once my allies, and even my subordinates, feel that I am no longer the supreme and unshakeable figure I once was, then this vast empire I've painstakingly built will crumble..."

"Moreover, before the building collapses, all it takes is the practical benefit of a war, or the betrayal of one person, to cause a series of collapses, like a domino effect."

Xiao Ce was indeed somewhat shocked after receiving the letter from Night Cat.

In fact, Xiao Ce may have always regarded Yin Pan'er as the most important and cherished person.

In truth, after Xiao Ce arrived here, very few people truly got close to his heart...

Yin Pan'er definitely qualifies as one.

He had previously guessed that Yin Pan'er might have left him on her own, and now he has learned from Night Owl that she might already be in the Illuminati organization.

It was something he found hard to believe.

Yin Pan'er had hinted at it... but she didn't say anything.

Even if the night owl said it, it's just a guess, a possibility...

However, this also made Xiao Ce somewhat downcast...

Of course, the biggest problem is that the sunlight is too strong, and they penetrate too many places.

This was even somewhat beyond Xiao Ce's expectations...

Xiao Ce had never liked the feeling of things being out of his control.

Many things, once out of control, become uncontrollable.

Therefore, many of his plans will go beyond his expectations due to loss of control.

Da Lei listened to Xiao Ce's concerns and noticed Xiao Ce's low spirits.

Instead of showing any expression, he laughed.

Xiao Ce, somewhat surprised by Da Lei's sudden laughter, asked, "What's wrong? Am I that funny?"

Da Lei shook his head and smiled at Xiao Ce, saying, "Of course not... It's just that, Your Highness, I never expected you to have this side to you! In my heart, I've always felt that you're invincible! Even when faced with the biggest problems, I've never seen you show such emotions!"

Xiao Ce gave a wry smile: "To be honest, although I've encountered many things and setbacks... I've never faced anything truly catastrophic... Everything before was under my control. It's just that I feel things are a bit out of control now..."

Da Lei smiled faintly: "Your Highness, you have said so much, but you have forgotten one of your advantages, which is something that others do not have and that only you possess, and you may not even realize it yourself."

Xiao Ce looked at Da Lei and said, "Oh? What?"

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, if you look back on your past, you didn't rely on advanced weapons or your advanced ideas, although those were indeed your help and assistance... but they were definitely not the main reason. The main reason is actually your sincere heart."

"You rely on your personal charisma. To rule a country or a nation, you can never rely on force. Force can only provide temporary gains; only by relying on the heart can you achieve lasting power. Prince Xiao Yang has been trying to learn how to use your heart lately... and yet you failed! Your base of support has always been the common people!"

"As long as the people support you and believe in you... no matter what decisions you make, everyone will support you unconditionally. Those people are your source of confidence... not your whimsical ideas. With the support of the people, you can go far wherever you go. You will succeed in whatever you do, and no amount of instigation from any force will succeed."

"Look, the Fusang Kingdom controlled the people of the Xiao Kingdom before! They were quite powerful and well-equipped back then, but they didn't treat the people as human beings, and in the end..."

"Therefore, Your Highness, you need not worry. Even if someone betrays you, our people will teach those traitors and invaders a lesson..."

Da Lei looked at Xiao Ce with some excitement and said excitedly.

Seeing Da Lei's expression, Xiao Ce burst out laughing.

Seeing Xiao Ce suddenly burst into laughter, Da Lei said awkwardly, "What's wrong, Your Highness? Did I say something wrong?"

Xiao Ce shook his head at Da Lei and said, "Of course not... I just feel that you weren't this talkative before? It seems that one thing you said was really true?"

Da Lei looked at Xiao Ce with a puzzled expression.

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "This is called 'one is influenced by one's company.' The way you imitate me when you speak is really quite good... I even see a reflection of myself in you."

Seeing this, Da Lei laughed heartily: "You haven't eaten pork, but you've seen pigs run. I've been by your side the longest. If I still can't learn these things, then what's the point?"

Xiao Ce rallied his spirits again: "You're right. As long as we protect our base—the common people—we are invincible..."

Da Lei nodded.

Just then, a soldier with a buzz cut came over from outside.

"Your Highness, there is a woman outside who claims to be your woman and is looking for you."

Xiao Ce listened with some confusion: "My woman?"

The crew-cut soldier nodded: "She is a very beautiful foreign woman."

Xiao Ce was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then one came to mind.

"Boudica?"

The crew-cut soldier shook his head awkwardly: "I didn't ask... what her name was?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand and said to the crew-cut soldier, "I'll go with you."

Xiao Ce was a little puzzled. Why did Boudica come in person?

Although no one was seen, only Boudica dared to claim herself as his woman, and a foreign woman at that...

He couldn't think of anyone else. Could something have happened in India?

A carriage was parked at the entrance, and the servants beside it were all from the Kingdom of Xiao.

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised, because Boudica was not accompanied by any servants from the Xiao Kingdom.

"The prince has arrived? You may come out now!" the crew-cut soldier shouted to the people inside the carriage.

The carriage door was opened, and a woman stepped out.

Xiao Ce saw the woman stepping out of the carriage and exclaimed in surprise, "How could it be you?"