Tian Zhongxun's face was gloomy.

He knew that today was a very dangerous day, so he wanted to use the truth about the old King Ning's death in exchange for a glimmer of hope, or at least let Tian Ce and others escape.

Even if you don't go to Jeju Island, you can still go to Goguryeo.

At worst, you can go to Japan!

But I didn't expect Ning Que to refuse so bluntly.

"Your Majesty, don't be afraid of him!"

"Even if we die, we will bite off a piece of his flesh!"

“That’s right!”

"Count me in!"

Tian Ce held the spear tightly in his hand.

"We will die if we surrender, and we will also die if we don't surrender!"

"In that case, why not just fight it out?"

“That’s right!”

"What are you afraid of him doing?"

"Fight them!"

Ning Que obviously wanted to kill them all.

Since that’s the case, we might as well give it a try!

"Shut up!"

Tian Zhongxun let out a long sigh and his tone softened.

He jumped off his horse.

Walk forward slowly.

"Prince Ning, you have indeed won."

"This time, the king has lost everything."

"You are more difficult to deal with than the old King Ning."

"But, you really don't want to know the truth?"

"Even if Gu Yuan is in your hands, it's useless."

"He doesn't know much."

Tian Zhongxun said confidently, "As for Samuel? They are just pawns and know even less. If you kill me today, you will never know the truth in your life."

"The truth?" Ning Que sneered and said calmly, "You were the one who killed my father and brother! You simply used some trickery to steal the information. You then passed it on to Gu Yuan, who then passed it on to Xiliang. The case has been concluded, so there's no need for you to try to sow discord."

"Hahaha!"

Tian Zhongxun laughed out loud.

Of course he knew that the emperor had given the order.

Put all the blame on him.

"Ning Que, Ning Que, how did you become so stupid?"

"Alright, as you said, I stole the information. Now, I want to ask you, your father and brother's marching route is a top secret. Only a very few people know this. Don't you want to know who betrayed your father and brother?"

Ning Que's eyes suddenly turned cold.

What Tian Zhongxun said was not wrong.

Who betrayed his father and brother?

The three guards of Prince Ning were extremely strict.

Only close confidants knew the specific marching route.

At the very least, he must be at the level of one of the three commanders.

Ning Que also knew these people.

Many of them have followed their fathers and brothers for many years.

They are loyal and have a life-long friendship.

How could I betray them out of the love of comrades?

At first, Ning Que thought that it was Gu Yuan who betrayed the information.

But if you think about it carefully, you know it can't be him.

Gu Yuan only followed behind as a detachment.

Mainly responsible for transporting food and fodder.

He didn't know the exact marching route.

Just follow the requirements and move the food and supplies to the safe area.

But what Tian Zhongxun said is problematic...

Because my father and brothers all died in the battle.

The three commanders, along with the lieutenant generals and other soldiers!

No one survived!

Is he risking his life to steal information?

Or is it faking death and escaping?

"Tian Zhongxun, what do you want?"

"I will not make it difficult for you. All you have to do is let these three people go and let them leave on the boat. I will follow you to Chang'an City and tell you the whole truth on the way."

Tian Zhongxun looked at Tian Ce.

The three people he chose were all members of the royal family with the surname Tian.

Including Tian Ce!

"impossible!"

"Oh, then I have nothing to say." Tian Zhongxun raised his hand, with the sword across his neck, and said slowly: "Since Prince Ning doesn't want to do this, then I will take this secret underground. You will never know who betrayed your father and brother in your life!"

Seeing him like this, Ning Que's expression suddenly changed.

"Stop!" Ning Que breathed a sigh of relief and raised his hand, saying, "I agree to your conditions. Just as you said, three people! I will let all three go!"

"That's not enough." Tian Zhongxun smiled. "Prince Ning values ​​credibility above all else. I want you to swear on Bohai Sea. Within six months, you will not harm them in the slightest, let alone send anyone to hunt them down. If you break your oath, your Ning Palace will be extinct, and your entire family will die!"

"The oath is waived."

"If the king lets them go, nothing will happen."

Ning Que waved his sleeves indifferently.

"Or do you think the oath is useful?"

"If this king really wants to go back on his word, they will surely die."

"Okay, then I'll trust Prince Ning this time!"

Tian Zhongxun looked at Tian Ce and whispered, "Ce'er, we've been defeated this time. Your brother died on the battlefield, and now you're all I have left. This is your brother's suicide note. Please read it carefully when you return. You must remember that my Tian ancestor was also weak and looked down upon. It took more than a hundred years of planning to finally rise to the top of Qi State."

He seemed to be giving his last words.

Tian Ce's eyes were already red.

Staring blankly at Tian Zhongxun.

"Father..."

"Shut up!" Tian Zhongxun gritted his teeth, took out a jade pendant from his bosom, and whispered, "This was given to me by General Gao Suwen of Goguryeo. He owes me a great favor. As long as you give him this jade pendant, he will not treat you unfairly. Gao Suwen holds real power and is a disciple of Jin Sun-sin. When you go to Goguryeo, you must be careful. Gao Suwen is a smart man and knows what to do."

"Father..."

"Listen to me!" Tian Zhongxun looked at Tian Ce and said earnestly, "Ce'er, I have treated you very badly over the years. Because your brother is very outstanding, I am training him as my successor. I just hope you don't blame me."

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