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Xiao Ce continued, "Are we still manpower available?"

Night Owl nodded and said, "Your Highness, this time Uncle Zhong has brought another well-trained and excellent team of spies on Your Highness's orders. That's enough!"

Xiao Ce also heard from Lin Zhong that the King of Zhen was worried about him and had sent another group of well-trained spies.

It's true what they say, comparisons are odious. His cheap emperor father is constantly plotting to kill him in the capital.

His eighth uncle, however, protected him with all his might.

"Alright, tell those spies that if they lose sight of someone while they're keeping watch, it's okay! Just make sure they don't get discovered!"

As Xiao Ce spoke, he shook his pants and pulled them up, saying, "Alright, get back to work."

The night owl bowed.

After Xiao Ce finished speaking, he switched back to his drunken state in an instant.

"Don't support me, I'm not drunk! Come on... let's drink..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce swayed and broke free from Da Lei, who then went to help him up, knowing that Xiao Ce was faking his drunkenness.

Xiao Ce staggered over, walking unsteadily as if he might fall at any moment.

Seeing this, Yin Pan'er quickly stepped forward to help him up. Seeing that Da Lei and Ye Mao didn't help either, she scolded them slightly: "Da Lei, the prince has drunk too much. He doesn't want you to help him up, and you really don't want to help him up!"

With one arm around Yin Pan'er, Xiao Ce, looking completely drunk, said, "I...I'm not drunk...I don't need their help."

Da Lei and Ye Mao followed behind Xiao Ce, feeling bitter. They thought to themselves, "Don't they know whether Xiao Ce is drunk or not?"

Next, Xiao Ce, supported by Yin Pan'er, drank a round of drinks.

Yin Pan'er found it strange that Xiao Ce, who was clearly drunk and had flowers drawn on his feet, seemed to sober up a bit after arriving at the soldiers' place and was able to drink again.

Yin Pan'er thought for a moment and attributed it to Xiao Ce's strong willpower. After all, he was able to endure in the capital for so long, which shows that his willpower is beyond that of ordinary people.

After finishing the drink, Xiao Ce's drunkenness became even more obvious.

Da Lei was somewhat bewildered by Xiao Ce's expression. Xiao Ce's acting was incredibly convincing.

He was very good at judging people, but at this moment, he couldn't tell whether Xiao Ce was truly drunk or pretending.

If we're talking about faking being drunk, Xiao Ce really did drink quite a bit. He asked himself honestly, and he knew he would be drunk by now.

However, if we're talking about being truly drunk, the hand he was using to grope Yin Pan'er quite a bit while looking at Xiao Ce.

Taking advantage of Yin Pan'er's inattention, Da Lei asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

Xiao Ce's expression instantly changed: "I am a man who can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. I've laid the groundwork enough, so don't ruin my plans!"

Da Lei immediately admired Xiao Ce more. He thought to himself that he must learn from Da Lei how he acted.

When Yin Pan'er turned around, Xiao Ce was drunk again, dozing off.

After Yin Pan'er arrived, she looked at Xiao Ce's appearance and said, "Da Lei, please take the prince back!"

Upon hearing Yin Pan'er's words, Xiao Ce immediately stood up: "I'm not drunk! Pan'er, I will protect you!"

As he spoke, Xiao Ce gripped Yin Pan'er's hand tightly.

He's been performing all day for this, so how could he let Yin Pan'er go?

Da Lei said, "Your Highness, why don't you come with us?"

Yin Pan'er looked at Xiao Ce and nodded slightly.

After getting into the carriage, Xiao Ce stared at Yin Pan'er with a smile on his face and his cheeks flushed!

Xiao Ce's face was already very angular and heroic, and his constant training these days made him even more heroic.

This made Yin Pan'er's heart flutter!

"Your Highness, why don't you rest for a while? What are you looking at?"

Xiao Ce smiled broadly, his eyes fixed on Yin Pan'er.

"The ospreys cry 'guan guan' on the river's islet. A fair maiden is the object of a gentleman's affections."

The watercress grows unevenly, drifting left and right. A graceful and virtuous lady, I long for her day and night.

After saying that, Xiao Ce grabbed Yin Pan'er's hand:

"Having sought it and obtained it, I yearn for it day and night. I am restless and tossing and turning in my bed!"

Yin Pan'er was a famous talented woman in the capital. Hearing Xiao Ce express himself so bluntly, her face immediately turned crimson.

However, he was impressed by Xiao Ce's literary talent.

She couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"Your Highness, did you do this?"

Xiao Ce's eyes were misty: "Pan'er, I have long admired you. I have had to endure it, but fortunately, heaven has not forsaken me. I will not fail you in this life, for I will grow old with you!"

Along the way, Xiao Ce, slightly drunk, recited all the poems in his mind that could express his love to Yin Pan'er.

Yin Pan'er considered herself exceptionally talented, but every poem by Xiao Ce expressing his love moved her deeply and left her deeply shaken.

She was absolutely certain that any one of her poems, once it was circulated, would surely cause a sensation in the literary world.

She never expected that Xiao Ce's feelings for her were so deep.

She had no doubt about Xiao Ce's feelings; after all, one could not compose such poetry without deep affection.

After returning to Xiao Ce's residence and settling him in, Yin Pan'er sat on the edge of the bed and prepared to leave.

Xiao Ce precisely grabbed Yin Pan'er's hand and then pulled her into his arms.

"Pan'er, don't go..."

This made Yin Pan'er blush instantly. However, after being bombarded with love poems by Xiao Ce on the way, she completely let her guard down.

Yin Pan'er gently comforted Xiao Ce, "I won't leave, I'll stay here with you..."

Xiao Ce rested his head on Yin Pan'er's shoulder, inhaling her fragrance, a triumphant smile on his face.

He uttered some cheesy sweet nothings, which instantly raised Yin Pan'er's body temperature.

Xiao Ce's hands also started to wander, but this time, although Yin Pan'er seemed a little nervous, she did not refuse.

After all, everyone knows that people speak the truth when they're drunk.

Little did he know that Xiao Ce had drunk too much strong liquor in his previous life, so the local liquor tasted just like water to him now.

Xiao Ce was only three-tenths drunk at the moment.

Looking at Yin Pan'er beneath him, Xiao Ce thought to himself, "The ancients were right. A man can be three parts drunk, and I'll make you cry."

Yin Pan'er did not disappoint Xiao Ce's efforts.

Tonight, although she was a little clumsy, she was also full of enthusiasm.

The zither and lute played in perfect harmony.

This incident brought her endless pain and shadows.

This time, after giving herself completely to Xiao Ce, she also experienced the joy of it.

...

The next day.

Xiao Ce woke up early and looked at the beautiful woman he knew so well beside him.

After being moisturized, a blush appeared on her fair, snow-white skin.

He moved very gently, afraid of waking him.

After all, the heavy rain and strong winds last night had taken a toll on her.

As soon as she stepped outside, Xiao Jiu asked in surprise, "Your Highness, why are you here so early?"

Xiao Ce said, "Don't I get up at this time every day?"

Xiao Jiu said with a smile, "Your Highness, we didn't rest until the hour of Yin last night."

Xiao Ce looked at Xiao Jiu and said, "You brat, why are you thinking about when I'm going to sleep so late at night?"

Xiao Jiu said with a pained expression, "Your Highness, I also want to sleep. But... with all that noise, how can I possibly sleep?"

Thinking of everything that happened last night, Xiao Ce smiled awkwardly: "It's quiet now, go and catch up on some sleep!"

Xiao Jiu smiled and said no, he wanted to exercise with Xiao Ce.

Seeing this, Xiao Ce did not refuse, after all, health is the foundation of everything!

As soon as they stepped outside, they saw Nie Bing standing at the entrance of his palace.

Looking at Nie Bing's face, she looked exhausted, clearly having not slept all night.

Xiao Ce naturally knew why.

However, knowing full well the answer, he still asked, "Miss Nie Bing, why are you here so early? Are you looking for me?"

Nie Bing shook her head somewhat guiltily: "No, did Pan'er stay at your place last night? I was a little worried because she didn't come home all night."

Xiao Ce said, "She's fine. She slept with me last night. She went to bed late last night, so she probably won't be able to get up for a while."

Nie Bing naturally understood the meaning behind Xiao Ce's words, as she had also experienced it herself.

"Don't worry. She is my queen, and I am more concerned about her safety than you are."

Nie Bing nodded with a complicated expression.

Xiao Ce didn't waste any more words with her and turned to go for a run.

"Your Majesty!"

After running a few steps, Nie Bing called out to him.

Xiao Ce looked at her with suspicion and asked, "What is it?"

After hesitating for a moment, Nie Bing shook her head and said, "It's nothing."

"You don't look well. Should we get you a doctor to take a look?" Xiao Ce asked with concern.

Faced with Xiao Ce's sudden concern, Nie Bing shook her head: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, but I was worried about Pan'er. I'm relieved to see that she is safe."

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised, and Nie Bing thanked him as well. It really was like the sun rising in the west.

Sure enough, when a woman does something to wrong a man, she tends to treat him better.