Chapter 607 I Will Not Betray Xijiang Country

Unlike Zhao Xu who stayed in the dungeon, General Mu Cheng lived in a wing room and could move freely.

"Someone, bring some snacks to General Mu Cheng."

Xiao Jiuyue revealed her true identity and took off her black coat. She was Princess Ling!

The two completely different treatments represent Xiao Jiuyue's respect for General Mu Cheng.

Even though he was an enemy general, General Mu Cheng regarded the lives of the people as his own. Even when fighting, he was open and aboveboard. He was never like Zhao Xu, who took pleasure in killing, burning, looting, and atrocities!

General Mu Cheng is a general worthy of respect.

"Who are you?" General Mu Cheng said sternly when he saw the beautiful Xiao Jiuyue. "Prince Ling, don't waste your time. No matter how beautiful a woman is, I will never betray the Xijiang Kingdom."

General Mu Cheng had a cold face and didn't even look at Xiao Jiuyue.

“Haha~”

Xiao Jiuyue chuckled and said, "Let me introduce myself. I am Xiao Jiuyue, Princess Ling."

Princess Ling?

When General Mu Cheng saw Xiao Jiuyue, his eyes seemed filled with disbelief, as if asking, are you lying to me?

"The real Princess Ling." Dong Gui stepped forward and confirmed again.

General Mu Cheng still didn't believe it, so Xiao Jiuyue had Guo Yang called in: "Princess."

Guo Yang's respect for Xiao Jiuyue was undeniable. General Mu Cheng was speechless and said, "I can't believe Prince Ling actually sent Princess Ling to talk to me?"

"General Mu Cheng thinks that as a princess, I'm not worthy of talking to you?" Xiao Jiuyue raised an eyebrow and added, "Or does General Mu Cheng look down on women?"

"No matter who it is, I still say the same thing, I will not betray Xijiang Kingdom." Mu Cheng clenched his hands tightly. Being caught was an accident, but he would never do anything to let Xijiang Kingdom down.

"Anyone with any sense would not betray their country." Xiao Jiuyue took the tea Dong Gui had poured and took a sip before saying, "I'm here on behalf of the prince to negotiate peace with General Mu Cheng."

"Negotiation?" Mu Cheng pressed his lips into a straight line and said, "I don't think there's anything for us to discuss."

"have."

Xiao Jiuyue said seriously, "Don't you want the two countries to restore their former peace?"

"Do you want a cruel person like the Second Prince to ascend the throne? Do you want him to abuse the people?"

"What does it matter if you have more territory? Even if you become the highest-ranking general in Xijiang, can you protect the people?"

General Mu Cheng remained silent in the face of Xiao Jiuyue's barrage of questions, but his clenched fists and throbbing veins in his arms spoke volumes: "The Second Prince is unfit to be the Emperor of Xijiang, nor is he fit to be the Crown Prince!"

"Although I have never met the Crown Prince of Xijiang, if he can join the Second Prince in provoking this war, then he is not a qualified emperor!"

Xiao Jiuyue's cold voice struck General Mu Cheng's heart directly. The Second Prince was a cruel man and could even massacre a village. Even if they were not the people of Xijiang, General Mu Cheng still felt it was cruel. How innocent were those people?

But what about the prince?

The Crown Prince sat on the mountain and watched the tigers fight, but he was a little smarter. He let the Second Prince be the first to come forward so that he could reap the benefits. Over the years, the people of Xijiang have been in dire straits, and their trade with the Kingdom of Nanyue was all done in secret!

"I know someone in Xijiang who makes glass bottles."

Xiao Jiuyue slowly began to recount her cousin Aishan's life in Xijiang. She said, "The glass bottles were well made and could have been sold at a good price. However, because the Xijiang Emperor banned trade, those valuable glass bottles could not be sold, and the people were unable to receive the proper compensation."

"The Xijiang River is very windy and sandy, and in the winter it is extremely cold. We can't buy the finest furs from South Vietnam, and we lack thick, warm clothing."

Xiao Jiuyue spoke slowly. Seeing the emotion in General Mu Cheng's eyes, she continued, "If the two countries are on good terms and there is no more war, then the people of Xijiang will be free to buy sturdy clothes, furs, and even the exquisite porcelain vases of South Vietnam!"

"South Vietnam can also purchase the beautiful glass bottles made in Xijiang. This is a win-win situation, don't you think it's a good thing, General Mu Cheng? Aren't you looking forward to this day?"

Xiao Jiuyue asked back.

General Mu Cheng's lips moved, and he said, "Princess Ling, what you said is very good, but will Nanyue let Xijiang go?"

"Over the years, Xijiang and Nanyue have been engaged in constant wars, both large and small. How are the people..."

General Mu Cheng hadn't finished speaking when Xiao Jiuyue interrupted, "When the prince ascends to that position, he will be willing to sign a peace agreement with Xijiang. At that time, trade and marriage will be allowed, and the people can live and work in peace."

"Princess Ling, are you planning to use Xijiang to help Prince Ling seize the throne?" General Mu Cheng looked at her strangely and said, "From what I know, Prince Ling isn't highly regarded in the court. He's even less respected than the exiled Prince Duan. At least he has the Imperial Noble Consort to support him."

"And the crown prince is also legitimate." General Mu Cheng added, implying that among the several adult princes of Nanyue Kingdom, the third prince was the least competitive.

"Oh."

Xiao Jiuyue sneered, "No matter how good they are, they will not coexist peacefully with Xijiang."

If Aisan and his cousin were not separated by a river, they would not have been able to secretly transport the glass bottle over.

“…” General Mu Cheng fell silent.

Xiao Jiuyue continued, "You are now a prisoner. As long as you are willing to help the prince, I am willing to let you go."

"Really?" General Mu Cheng looked at Xiao Jiuyue in disbelief, as if wondering, can she make the decision on such a big matter?

"Of course." Xiao Jiuyue nodded affirmatively, "Besides, I believe in General Mu Cheng's character."

General Mu Cheng fell silent.

"The Prince of Xijiang is currently besieging Jiashui City. When we defeat the Prince of Xijiang, I hope General Mu Cheng will have the answer."

Xiao Jiuyue put down the tea, stood up and left, leaving General Mu Cheng with a thoughtful look on his face. How could he, a small general from Xijiang, help Prince Ling?

"Princess, it's midnight already. You should take a rest." Dong Gui accompanied Xiao Jiuyue to meet Zhao Xu and General Mu Cheng. She was worried that Xiao Jiuyue could not hold on.

"Well, you should rest early too."

Xiao Jiuyue returned to the room and looked at Jun Lie lying unconscious on the bed. She loosened her clothes and lay beside him, holding his hand. Looking at his drowsy appearance, she said as if chatting: "You are lazy. You exhausted Xiao Xingxing and me."

"You kept Zhao Xu, so you wanted him to seduce the Crown Prince of Xijiang?"

“…”

"And General Mu Cheng, you asked people to treat him well, so you must respect him. I want to persuade him to rebel, I wonder if you think so?"

“…”

"When Ying Qi came out after putting on makeup, for a moment I thought you were awake. Unfortunately, as soon as he took a step, I recognized you."

“…”

"His eyes aren't as pretty as yours, nor as deep as yours!"

“…”

Still no response, Xiao Jiuyue hugged his arm, leaned on his shoulder and said: "Wake up quickly!"