The person behind the bamboo curtain thought for a moment, then slowly said, "I believe the Prince of Qin is a good choice. He is intelligent and wise, and cares about the world. If he inherits the throne, he will definitely benefit the people. You can follow Prince Xiao and assist the Prince of Qin to help him ascend the throne."

Kong Boda's eyes flashed with surprise after hearing this. He immediately knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Master, for your advice. I will do my utmost to assist the King of Qin and live up to your expectations."

The person behind the bamboo curtain smiled and nodded, then waved Kong Boda to leave. Kong Boda respectfully left the room, his heart filled with respect for his master and anticipation for the future.

As night fell, moonlight streamed across the landscape. Clad in a black nightgown, Kong Boda crept into the Wu'an Palace like a ghost. He nimbly weaved between the high walls, avoiding the guards' patrol routes. Each step was cautious, fearing the slightest sound.

After entering the palace, Kong Boda found that everything around him was silent, as if the whole world was asleep in peace. There was no noise, no movement, only the occasional whistling of the night wind.

This silence made Komboda feel a little uneasy, but he did not stop and continued to move towards his goal.

However, just as he entered the garden, a group of men in black suddenly emerged from all directions like ghosts. They moved swiftly and with excellent martial arts skills, they surrounded Kong Boda in an instant.

These men in black were agile and clearly possessed great martial arts skills. Furthermore, the techniques they employed were unique and bizarre, making them difficult to defend against.

Kong Boda's heart tightened, realizing he was in a dangerous situation. Facing the sudden attack, he dared not be careless and immediately deployed his skills to try to evade the attack from the man in black. At the same time, the long sword in his hand flashed with a cold light, ready to meet the enemy's challenge.

Despite his martial arts prowess, Kongboda felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of enemies before him. Their agility and coordinated tactics put Kongboda in a difficult position.

Just when he was fighting fiercely with the enemy, a familiar voice came from the darkness: "Don't hurt his life!" This was Xiao Jinghan's voice. He obviously didn't want to see Kong Boda get hurt.

Hearing this voice, Kong Boda was delighted.

In less than a cup of tea, the men in black gradually gained the upper hand with their advantages in numbers and strength.

Finally, Kong Boda was successfully controlled by the man in black. Although he tried his best to resist, he was ultimately unable to withstand the other party's attack.

The entire Wu'an Palace was illuminated by bright lights, and Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue walked out of the house.

Xiao Jinghan raised his eyebrows coldly, stared at Kong Boda, and asked in a cold voice: "Should I call you Kong Junshi or Kong Anwei? Did His Majesty send you here?"

Kong Boda lowered his head slightly and said to Xiao Jinghan, "Your Majesty, I have something important to discuss with you. Please send your attendants away."

After a moment of silence, Xiao Jinghan waved to the men in black around him, signaling them to leave quietly.

After all the men in black had left, Xiao Jinghan spoke again, his voice still cold: "Speak!"

Kong Boda took a deep breath, suddenly knelt on one knee, and said respectfully: "My master asked me to come here to follow Prince Wu'an and help His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin achieve great things!"

Xiao Jinghan frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "Isn't your master Emperor Wen?" He stared at Kong Boda, trying to find the answer from his expression.

Kong Boda lowered his head and answered firmly, "My humble master is His Royal Highness the Wise King! I was given to the Wise King by the late Emperor. I have been lurking beside Emperor Wen just to protect the Wise King!"

Xiao Jinghan looked at him coldly, his eyes full of doubt: "So, the fire in the Cining Palace was planned by you and the wise king?" His voice was low and cold, as if it could penetrate people's souls.

Kong Boda hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and admitted, "Yes! That witch killed the late emperor, Concubine Hu, and your father, Xiao Qichen! I have been looking for an opportunity to get rid of her and avenge them!"

Xiao Jinghan narrowed his eyes slightly, a complex light flickering in them. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "You are the leader of Emperor Wen's secret guards. How can I trust your words?" There was a hint of caution in his voice. After all, Kong Boda had once been loyal to Emperor Wen.

Kong Boda pursed his lips, unsure how to respond. He was well aware of his sensitive status, but deep down, his loyalty to the virtuous king remained unchanged. He secretly wondered how he could convince Xiao Jinghan of his sincerity and determination.

At this moment, a voice came from the wall: "Oh my god! You little brat actually planted poison needles on the courtyard wall!"

Kong Boda was horrified and said, "It's the wise king!"

Luo Lingyue flew forward and lifted the poisoned King over the wall.

She took out a detoxifying pill from her bosom and stuffed it into the virtuous king's mouth, raising her eyebrows: "Virtuous King! Doesn't Wu'an Palace have a gate? You're still climbing over the wall!"

Xiao Jinghan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said sarcastically: "Your martial arts skills are not good enough, and you still want to attack me? How shameful!"

The virtuous king blushed slightly and smiled awkwardly, "I'm just afraid that you'll kill Military Advisor Kong!"

Kong Boda secretly groaned in his heart. If they were really worried about him, they should have given him a token!

Xiao Jinghan's face was frighteningly gloomy, and his icy eyes seemed to freeze the air around him. He pursed his lips tightly and stared at the virtuous king in front of him without saying a word, his heart filled with displeasure and impatience.

The virtuous king did not seem to notice Xiao Jinghan's dissatisfaction. Instead, he touched his nose as if nothing had happened and said with a smile: "Oh, my dear nephew, why are you so indifferent? Don't you even want to pay attention to your cousin?" He deliberately made an aggrieved expression, trying to arouse Xiao Jinghan's sympathy.

However, Xiao Jinghan remained unmoved and replied coldly: "Wise King, it is late at night and I am not in a position to entertain you. Please go back." His voice was low and firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

The wise king did not give up easily and continued to say shamelessly: "Oh, my good nephew, it's winter now and it's so cold outside. Can you bear to let your cousin suffer from the cold outside? Why don't you invite your cousin into the house to drink some hot tea and warm up his body." As he spoke, he rubbed his hands and pretended to look pitiful.

Xiao Jinghan was not moved at all, and still responded coldly: "My virtuous king, please leave quickly! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" There was a hint of threat in his tone, which made people feel afraid.

Seeing Xiao Jinghan so determined, the virtuous king was immediately furious: "You little brat! How dare you speak to your uncle like that! How rude!" He widened his eyes and looked furious.

However, before he could finish, Xiao Jinghan suddenly pulled out a soft sword from his waist, with a cold glow, and pointed the tip of the sword at the virtuous king. Seeing this, the virtuous king stepped back in fear, shouting in horror: "You...what do you want to do? Don't mess around!"