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

"Hahaha...hahaha! Your Highness! Your Highness! Have you returned?"

Yin Weiyong was practically running and shouting at the same time.

The servants beside him saw Yin Weiyong running so fast and quickly followed.

Xiao Ce, who was sitting in the courtyard chatting idly with General Dan and the others, heard a sound of splits coming from outside the house.

Turning my head, I saw Yin Weiyong almost running all the way over.

Yin Weiyong opened the gate of the house and immediately saw Xiao Ce sitting in the courtyard. He exclaimed excitedly, "Your Highness, it really is you!"

Xiao Ce looked at Yin Weiyong as if he were filming a TV show.

"Father-in-law! Long time no see..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce stood up to greet him, and he also stepped forward in a few quick steps.

Yin Weiyong also came over: "Your Highness, when did you return? Why didn't you tell me beforehand..."

Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "If I follow your advice, you'll inevitably have to resort to force again..."

Yin Weiyong nodded with a smile: "Haha, I forgot, Your Highness, you prefer to keep a low profile."

Looking at Yin Weiyong, Xiao Ce noticed that he had aged considerably. Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "Father-in-law, you've had a tough time these past few days! You look quite haggard!"

With that, Xiao Ce asked Yin Weiyong to sit down, and they began to chat.

"Your Highness, it wasn't hard work at all! You provided the solutions, and I just had to put them into practice..."

Yin Weiyong gave a wry smile and asked, "Am I getting old?"

After listening to Yin Weiyong's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Although it's just asking you to carry out the plan, these things are still quite troublesome..."

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Yin Weiyong smiled and said, "Not really, it's just that I'm getting old. It's only natural to be getting old..."

During their casual conversation, Yin Weiyong did not mention Yin Pan'er.

Because Da Lei had briefly explained to Yin Weiyong that Xiao Ce had traveled across the ocean specifically for Yin Pan'er.

However, even though Yin Weiyong didn't mention it, Xiao Ce wouldn't pretend he didn't know...

Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "Father-in-law, why don't you ask about Pan'er's matter?"

Seeing that Xiao Ce had brought it up, Yin Weiyong smiled faintly: "Actually, Mr. Da Lei told me... since she hasn't returned, there must be a reason..."

Xiao Ce looked at Yin Weiyong, who was so sensible, and asked, "How much has Da Lei told you?"

Da Lei repeated what Xiao Ce had said, standing beside him.

Da Lei's point was simple: safety and a high status within the Illuminati.

Xiao Ce explained in much more detail, recounting all their experiences.

Yin Weiyong said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, do you think he might be a threat to you?"

Xiao Ce shook his head: "No... I think he discovered me... But, you know Yin Pan'er looks gentle and weak, but she's actually a very demanding person..."

Yin Weiyong nodded: "That's right, Your Highness, I actually understand her. Is she more about atoning for her sins?!"

After hearing Yin Weiyong's words, Xiao Ce asked with a look of surprise, "Aton for sins? Aton for what sins?"

Yin Weiyong said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, you may not know this, but actually, Pan'er was still resentful about the idea of ​​framing you. Especially after you treated her so well, she felt like she had a bone stuck in her throat."

After hearing Yin Weiyong's words, Xiao Ce asked, somewhat puzzled, "Trying to frame me?"

Yin Weiyong then recounted the events that occurred when Xiao Ce had just transmigrated...

Although Yin Pan'er was also deceived in that matter, no matter how she looked at it, he was still problematic...

Therefore, Yin Pan'er has never let herself off the hook all these years.

Xiao Ce was genuinely surprised to hear Yin Weiyong say this.

He never expected that after all these years, Yin Pan'er would still remember this matter.

Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "Prime Minister Yin, how did you know?"

Yin Weiyong said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, Pan'er actually wrote me a letter before she left. She said that the better you treat her, the heavier her guilt becomes. And now she's thinking about atoning for her sins..."

Xiao Ce was truly taken aback by Yin Weiyong's words.

In truth, his past with Yin Pan'er was long gone. After all, Xiao Ce had tormented him quite a bit on the way to the Northern Desert Prince's Mansion.

Yin Pan'er made that choice under those circumstances.

Xiao Ce could actually understand it.

Seeing that Xiao Ce remained silent, Yin Weiyong continued, "However, Your Highness, please don't take it to heart... Pan'er, I know her. She's always been very stubborn. Once she's made up her mind, she won't easily change it... So let her go. According to what you said, she seems to have done a good job."

Xiao Ce nodded: "Indeed, she did a good job. If it weren't for her, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly in the Kingdom of Sulu and the Kingdom of Siam!"

Seeing the two looking worried, Night Cat said from the side, "Your Highness, Prime Minister Yin, you don't need to worry... I think our Princess is a carbon copy of you... She's no ordinary person..."

Xiao Ce nodded.

Yin Weiyong realized that Ye Mao was trying to change the subject, so he didn't continue the conversation.

Yin Weiyong then reported to Xiao Ce on the preparations in various places.

Let's leave aside Yin Weiyong in Linhai County for now, since Xiao Ce has already met with Lin Hai.

Yin Weiyong mainly talked about the situation in the Slavic countries, and the Slavic people should be able to arrive in Maoming City in the next few days.

Previously, Rhys had contacted Yin Weiyong, and Yin Weiyong, playing along, replied, having already arranged for the governor of Ping'an County, near the border, to contact them...

Xiao Ce nodded: "Alright... Father-in-law, I naturally trust your arrangements..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce recalled what had happened outside the city and recounted it: "Actually, those Japanese and Slavs are quite foolish... If they had used their brains even a little, they would have seen that something was amiss. Tell me, even the little girl selling tea outside our city knows something, yet they can't understand it."

Hearing Xiao Ce say this, Yin Weiyong's expression was somewhat strange.

Xiao Ce asked Yin Weiyong, "Father-in-law, what's wrong? Do you know that young girl?"

Yin Weiyong shook his head: "It's not that I know that girl... but that girl is no ordinary person!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ce asked in confusion, "Not an ordinary person?"

In fact, Xiao Ce already had some guesses, after all, the little girl's analysis made a lot of sense.

Upon closer reflection, I realized that something was amiss.

I didn't think much about it before, but now that I've thought about it carefully, I understand everything.

Although this tea stall was set up at the city gate, there were no other stalls set up by others.

It's clearly not a place where you can set up a stall anywhere. Since it's not a place where you can set up a stall anywhere, and they set up there anyway, it's obvious that someone arranged it on purpose.

Furthermore, Yin Weiyong stated that he did not know that girl...

Therefore, there is only one possibility!

Those are members of the Golden Society.

Before Yin Weiyong could speak, Xiao Ce asked, "Father-in-law, were the Golden Society members stationed over there?"

Seeing that Xiao Ce had figured it out as soon as he reminded him, Yin Weiyong smiled and nodded: "Your Highness, you are indeed amazing... you understand so quickly... That's right, it was arranged by the Golden Society."

As Yin Weiyong spoke, he said that the tea stall was not actually for making money; it was just a place where the Qian brothers, Dafang and Dahai, arranged to gather intelligence.

In fact, the Golden Society has intelligence networks in various places.

Their purpose in doing this was to appease the common people and some merchants who had not joined the Golden Society...

After all, if people's hearts become unsettled, then many troubles will arise...

People will manipulate others; although they want to arrest those foreigners, they don't want to disrupt the current situation in Xiao Kingdom...

So, they are not just here, but there are people like this in various places.

The information was disseminated in sync over the past few days, so they weren't worried about it leaking out.

After all, once the news gets over there, they've already cleaned it up.

Xiao Ce nodded: "I was quite surprised by that little girl just now. I underestimated the two brothers, Qian Dahai and Qian Dafang."

Yin Weiyong nodded and said, "Your Highness, your judgment is indeed excellent. The Gold Club you arranged with that money is running very well. It has made things much easier for us to manage."

Xiao Ce nodded: "By the way, where is the headquarters of the Golden Society now?"

It's embarrassing to admit, but the Gold Society has developed to its current state entirely on its own.

What Xiao Ce actually did was very limited.

Yin Weiyong was somewhat surprised to hear Xiao Ce say this.

"Your Highness, you don't know either?"

Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "Father-in-law, the Golden Society is actually just like yours, it's all left to its own devices. I didn't really get involved much."

Yin Weiyong nodded: "I always thought that the reason why gold has developed so well was because you were the one managing it behind the scenes."

Xiao Ce waved his hand at Yin Weiyong and said, "No! I actually give you more guidance than they do..."

Yin Weiyong then said, "It seems they are clever. In the beginning, the headquarters was located in the Northern Desert King's Palace, then they went to the Western Regions, and finally came to the capital. So now the Golden Society's people are in the capital."

Xiao Ce nodded in agreement: "Then I'll go take a look later."

Yin Weiyong nodded: "It is indeed worth a look. The Gold Society has become an integral part of Xiao Kingdom. Without the subsidies from the Gold Society, our country would not have been able to proceed so smoothly these days."

Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "You mean the Golden Society is using their money to supplement the national treasury?"

Yin Weiyong nodded: "Of course it wasn't free; the government borrowed money from them in the form of national debt... Chairman Qianlai said it was your idea..."

Xiao Ce nodded: "Yes, it was indeed my idea. I did tell them that we should separate the Gold Society from the national treasury."

As they were talking, General Dan invited them to eat hot pot together.

Xiao Ce had originally agreed not to discuss official business, but in the end, he still brought up this matter.

After finishing the hot pot, Yin Weiyong looked a bit tired and said that he was getting old, so he went to rest.

I won't be going to the Golden Club.

Xiao Ce knew that Yin Weiyong wasn't tired; he was avoiding suspicion.

Night Owl followed Xiao Ce to the Qian residence, which was not the residence of Qian Dafang and Qian Dahai.

Instead, he used his own money to build the house.

Upon arriving at the gate, they were met by numerous guards as their carriages came to a stop.

Some guards stepped forward to question them.

Just as Night Cat was about to explain, Xiao Ce didn't even let Night Cat speak before showing his face.

When Xiao Ce appeared, the guard was stunned for a moment, and then kowtowed.

Xiao Ce quickly made a shushing gesture.

"Keep it quiet, I don't want too many people to know."

The guard listened and nodded repeatedly.

Xiao Ce continued to ask the guard, "So, next, do you need to report, or just take me inside?"

The guard nodded naturally: "Your Highness, there is no need to report."

He then made a gesture of invitation.

The guards led Xiao Ce inside with great respect, and all of them had the same expression after seeing him.

Shock!

Then they all knelt down and kowtowed.

Night Owl repeatedly told them to keep it a secret.

After entering the house, they walked straight out towards the inner courtyard.

As I hurried to the side room to stand guard, I heard a voice: "What's going on? Who are you with...? The master is receiving guests! Don't you know to report? What's going on? You..."

"Your Highness..."

The newcomer was a middle-aged butler. Just as he was about to reprimand him, he saw Xiao Ce.

Before he could finish scolding her, he saw Xiao Ce.

Upon seeing this, he immediately knelt down on the spot and respectfully bowed.

"Uncle Lai is entertaining guests. Find me a place to wait," Xiao Ce said casually.

This terrified the steward: "Your Highness...no...no...no...I didn't mean that, please...I'll take you there..."

Seeing that the butler had misunderstood, Xiao Ce subconsciously glanced at Night Cat and asked, "Am I that fierce?"

Night Owl waved his hand and said, "It's not fierce!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ce asked in confusion, "Then what scared him so much..."

Night Owl chuckled and said, "Impressive aura."

As the two were chatting, the butler started to run towards a room.

Xiao Ce stopped him, saying, "There's no need to talk about me with his guests... Just arrange a room for me."

Seeing that Xiao Ce truly meant no harm, the steward reluctantly nodded.

After leading Xiao Ce to a room clearly designated for receiving distinguished guests, the steward nervously said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, please wait here for a moment. I will go and inform the master to come over immediately..."