Chapter 272 The Biggest Variable

Li Mingce wrinkled his nose uncontrollably.

How did Huo Jinjian know about Yada and Laizhen's recent situation?

Upon hearing this, Wanqi Ling stood up and nodded in agreement, "Indeed, he is the closest to Laizhen."

"In that case...if troops, horses and food supplies were brought to the border and angered Yada, shouldn't Laizhen be the first to suffer? Why put them in the bazaar?" Huo Jin touched his chin, looking very confused.

He stared at Li Mingce who looked surprised, as if he understood nothing.

Li Mingce put down his hand and stood up. Even with his eyes narrowed, he couldn't hide the impatience and warning contained in them.

"Are you questioning me, Prince?"

Huo Jin remained calm and showed no fear or retreat because of Li Mingce's identity.

He supported his chin with one hand, a smile on his lips, and tapped the armrest next to him with the other hand.

"Of course not, but this general can't help but be curious. The prince has been fighting for many years, how could he make such a basic mistake? If this wasn't a special plan, it's hard to understand."

One is the emperor's blood brother.

One is the emperor's most trusted minister.

The atmosphere between the two was undercurrent and tense.

The air in the entire hall seemed to be frozen.

It was Mingyueshan who spoke first, breaking the silence: "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Everyone's eyes fell on her.

Mingyueshan took a step forward, performed the etiquette of her tribe, and started talking about fighting for food and fodder.

"The Yao and Yada have been fighting for a hundred years, and then reconciled for a hundred years. No one understands Yada better than the Yao, so I think it's best to keep all the men, horses, and food with the Yao."

"fart!"

As soon as Mingyueshan finished speaking, Wanqi Ling immediately stood up to object.

"Your Majesty! We in Laizhen are loyal to you, and that's why we're willing to follow you in the fight against Yada. Otherwise, Yada and we in Laizhen have never fought each other, so why would we wade into this mess? If we can't even protect the safety of the people of Laizhen, we can only remain neutral!"

Suddenly, a sinister aura emanated from Li Mingce.

Huo Jin saw that his expression remained the same as before, and he was watching their endless quarrel like a bystander, but in his heart, a smile had already curled up at the corners of his mouth, and he felt mocking.

This was the situation that Huo Jinjian had deliberately provoked.

He wanted the three leaders to fight first.

The longer the time drags on, the more likely it is that the envoys outside the palace will have enough time to do their work, reveal their true intentions, and allow his secret forces to obtain evidence.

Huo Jin's eyes turned and he looked at the emperor beside him.

The emperor knew everything Huo Jinjian did from beginning to end.

He sat on the mountain and watched the fight between the tigers in order to see clearly what the people below were thinking.

Xingming Jiacuo, who had been reaping the benefits of others' success, did not dare to join the fight when he saw the situation changing.

For a moment, there was a lot of noise in the hall.

Li Mingce's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

When the time was almost up, Huo Jin growled angrily.

"That's enough. How long are you going to continue making trouble in front of His Majesty? Your Highness, what exactly do you mean by bringing them into the capital?"

Faced with Huo Jinjian's questioning, Li Mingce was furious. Just as he was about to refute, he felt the emperor's gaze on the side.

That gaze was filled with pressure and doubt.

Li Mingce remembered what the man had said to him before, and tried hard to suppress his anger, looking at Huo Jinjian coldly.

"Sir, I have my reasons for making this arrangement, and border affairs have always been my responsibility. I will report the relevant matters to my brother."

Huo Jin raised his eyebrows and smiled on his thin lips.

This is telling him to mind his own business.

The words have now come to the emperor's head. If Huo Jinjian continues to speak, he will be overstepping his bounds.

He rolled his eyes and looked at the emperor.

The emperor then spoke calmly: "This matter needs to be discussed. Let's discuss it again at the court tomorrow morning."

After saying this, the emperor stood up and left.

Li Mingce was about to say something else when he heard Huo Jinjian's clear voice.

"Farewell, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health."

Damn Huo Jin!

Li Mingce stared at Huo Jinjian with eyes filled with an indelible sinisterness and coldness.

That person was right, Huo Jinjian was the biggest variable.

If he were still a useless person lying in bed, this plan would be foolproof!

Huo Jin looked at Li Mingce who was grinding his back teeth slightly, and wondered whether he should add a little more pressure and stimulation.

He wanted to know as soon as possible who the palace contact with Li Mingce was.

The third prince?

Or Li Yunheng?