Film and TV: Traveling through countless worlds at the same time

After hearing this, Chen Pingping spoke.

"The conquered territory cannot be returned, but what they really want is Sean and Si Lili."

Yan Ruohai said again without hesitation.

"We can't let Sean go either. If he returns to Qi, he'll definitely exact revenge. As a citizen of the Qing Kingdom, I can't accept that."

Chen Pingping said with a serious expression, "It's not about releasing him, it's about exchanging him. I want Bingyun to come back."

Yan Ruohai shook his head: "Even if I change, I won't do that. I will go north overnight, sneak into the capital of Northern Qi, and try to rescue my son."

Chen Pingping said, "Going north to rescue people right now is harder than climbing to the sky."

Yan Ruohai said: "As a citizen of Qing, I cannot let Daqing down, but as a father, I must do this."

Chen Pingping shook his head helplessly, then looked at Lu Xiao.

"What do you think? Northern Qi doesn't just want Sean, they also want Si Li."

Lu Xiao thought to himself, "How else can I see? With my eyes."

Chen Pingping is really good at this.

It was obvious that letting Sean return was part of his plan.

But he acted without revealing any trace in front of Yan Ruohai.

Even with just a few words, he not only tested Yan Ruohai's loyalty, but also made his loyalty even stronger.

He could never learn this method no matter what.

But since Chen Pingping mentioned Si Lili, it wouldn't hurt for him to say a few words.

So he said nonchalantly.

"It's no big deal. After all, I served under Master Yan for several years, so I have to remember the old friendship. Besides, Lili wants to go back to Northern Qi to see her brother. Since Northern Qi wants her to go back, I will go and send her there myself."

Neither of them expected Lu Xiao to give such an answer.

"You're going to Northern Qi!"

Lu Xiao said, "Of course we have to go. Otherwise, if Northern Qi doesn't let my wife come back, will you two be responsible?"

They were both stunned at the same time.

Lu Xiao added, "Alright, stop worrying about this. I think His Majesty has already made up his mind."

After hearing this, Chen Pingping and Yan Ruohai stopped talking.

At the same time, in the palace, Emperor Qing, who had just finished reading the secret memorial, said without hesitation.

"Eunuch Hou, pass on my order to have the Inspection Office release Yan Bingyun immediately. Also, tell the Honglu Temple that I will not give up an inch of the kingdom I conquered. His terms are negotiable."

Emperor Qing decided the outcome of this matter with just one word.

The news quickly reached the Censorate and the Honglu Temple.

So over the next few days, the two groups at the negotiation table once again engaged in a fierce confrontation.

According to Fan Xian, he has been washing his face with saliva every day these past few days.

Fortunately, after a few days, the negotiations finally came to an end.

Aside from not returning that state to Northern Qi, Nanqing agreed to almost all of the other conditions.

Including replacements.

There were some minor issues regarding the money issue.

To celebrate the conclusion of the peace talks, Emperor Qing specially ordered a banquet to be held in the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests to entertain his ministers.

The Inspection Institute sent Lu Xiao as its representative.

Of course, this was also Lu Xiao's initiative.

After all, the evening banquet at the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests was a famous scene from Joy of Life, and Lu Xiao certainly wouldn't miss such a spectacle.

He also has his own things to do this time.

The next day, at the hour of You.

Outside the palace gate.

One after another, the officials of the Southern Qing court rushed to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests early in the morning.

This night banquet will be attended by Northern Qi officials and Dongyi envoys.

It can be said that this is a rare gathering of the three most powerful forces in the world.

As for why the Dongyi envoys came this time, it was of course because of the previous assassination attempt on Fan Xian.

Don't forget, in addition to Cheng Jushu from Northern Qi, there were also several assassins from Dongyi City who tried to assassinate Fan Xian.

Those assassins were all disciples of Jianlu from Dongyi City.

That's why Dongyi City used this as an excuse to send out an envoy.

Of course, their real purpose is definitely not to delete Ling Er I/I scar apology.

It was simply to prevent Northern Qi and Southern Qing from secretly colluding and targeting Dongyi City.

Lu Xiao arrived not too early. By the time he reached the palace gate, most of the Nanqing officials had already entered the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

However, as soon as he appeared at the palace gate, he saw Fan Xian constantly taking out various things from his pocket and throwing them onto the table in front of him.

Dagger, steel needle, hidden weapon, poison

In a short while, the table was piled high.

It's really like a Doraemon.

Next to him stood a small official with a very funny look.

The official's face was filled with shock.

"Are you so insecure?"

Lu Xiao walked slowly behind him and began to speak.

After hearing this, Fan Xian immediately turned around and saw Lu Xiao.

Then he said, "I'm not like you, with such a high level of cultivation, so it's impossible for me to have more life-saving methods."

At this time, another person came over out of curiosity.

"Fan Xian, what are you up to?"

This person looks like an alpaca, and while he was talking, he wanted to touch the things on the table with his hands.

No need to ask, this person is naturally Li Chengze, the second prince of Nanqing.

Fan Xian immediately said, "Hey, don't touch it. This is a poison I made myself, and you're not allowed to bring it to the banquet."

After hearing this, the Second Prince couldn't help but laugh and said, "You are indeed worthy of being Fei Jie's disciple."

Then he asked again: "Is this poison of yours going to kill anyone?"

Fan Xian said confidently, "Of course."

"Give me a pack of .710," the Second Prince said immediately.

Fan Xian glared and rejected his proposal without hesitation.

"That won't do. If anything happens to His Majesty or the Crown Prince, I won't be able to explain myself."

The Second Prince said with a look of regret, "Yes, what a pity."

Then he set his sights on Lu Xiao.

"This gentleman looks unfamiliar?"

Fan Xian was now in high spirits, and immediately said, "Let me introduce you. This is Lord Lu Xiao, the head of the First Division of the Inspection Institute. Second Prince, I'm a man without great ambitions. It's useless to try to win me over, as I can't help you in any way. But Lord Lu is different. Dean Chen said it himself that he will definitely take over the Inspection Institute class from now on. If you can win him over, I guarantee that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will never be able to defeat you."

It was obvious that Fan Xian and the Second Prince were very familiar with each other, so they spoke very casually.

He didn't treat the other party as a prince at all.

However, his words frightened the other officials around him.

One by one, they all began to avoid the few people.

After hearing Fan Xian's introduction, the Second Prince immediately clasped his fists towards Lu Xiao.

"It turns out to be Lord Lu. I've heard a lot about you."

Before becoming a host, Lu Xiao's reputation was not prominent.

After becoming a host, he spent most of his time at home.

Therefore, not many people in the Nanqing court had actually seen his true face.

Therefore, it's not surprising that the Alpaca Prince didn't recognize him just now.

Chapter 235: Inside the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

After hearing what the Second Prince said.

Lu Xiao laughed and said, "I've long admired the Second Prince. What he just said was indeed true. Why don't you try to win me over? I'm an easy person to win over."

As soon as these words came out, a trace of panic flashed across the Second Prince's eyes.

He didn't dare to accept this.

Everyone knows that the Inspection Bureau is only loyal to Emperor Qing.

To win over the people from the Inspection Institute is to touch the reverse scale of Emperor Qing.

Don't look at him as a prince.

Even though he was the crown prince, he didn't dare to extend his hand to the Inspection Office.

Of course, there are definitely thoughts in my mind.

Just simply not daring enough.

So the Second Prince immediately said, "Lord Lu, please stop joking with me. It's getting late. Let's hurry into the palace."

After saying this, he walked in without looking back.

The pace is very fast.

"Alas, what a pity."

Lu Xiao shook his head and said.

Fan Xian, who was standing by, had also taken out all the dangerous items from his body.

So the two of them walked inside together.

At the same time, Fan Xian asked quietly, "Was what you just said to the Second Prince true or false?"

Lu Xiao said, "Of course it's true. I'm a Grandmaster and I never lie."

Fan Xian immediately said, "Don't do that. The Second Prince appears gentle and refined on the surface, and speaks humorously and subtly, but he's actually a very cunning man."

Lu Xiao said, "It's because he's so cunning that I said that. Who wouldn't be cunning enough to reach that position? Compared to the Crown Prince, I like the Second Prince much more. If he had dared to directly approach me just now, I wouldn't mind pushing him into that position in the future."

"You're too willful," Fan Xian said speechlessly.

Lu Xiao said, "You don't understand. The Second Prince, at least on the surface, appears to be a good prince. So if someone like him were to take the throne, he would appear to be a good emperor. For the people, that's enough. It's better than electing a tyrant or incompetent ruler."

Fan Xian asked in return, "Can't we just elect a truly good emperor?"

Lu Xiao said, "How could it be that easy? Not to mention that people's hearts can change, how many truly good emperors have there been since ancient times? Being able to act outwardly is already a rare achievement. Some things, if acted out for a lifetime, are no longer just acting. Unfortunately, our Second Prince is still a bit timid after all. It seems he's destined to have no chance of the throne."

"Is the Grand Master so awesome?"

Fan Xian's face was filled with suspicion.

He understood what Lu Xiao had said clearly: whoever he supported would definitely sit on the throne in the future.

That's why he asked this question.

Lu Xiao said, "It's not the Grandmaster who's awesome, it's me who's awesome."

Fan Xian was speechless at this point, and could only remain in the thumbs-up lane.

“You’re tall!”