Chapter 211 Your life is in my hands

Huangfu An's attitude made the Second Prince's heart sink.

He knew Huangfu An was unwilling to talk about it, but he didn't expect him to be so direct.

The second prince glanced at Ruan Xingzhi and saw him nod at him without making a sound, finally letting out a slight sigh of relief.

It's still a bit too rushed.

He thought that as long as he started talking, he would be able to get something out of it. He almost forgot what Ruan Xingzhi had told him: the result is not important, the process is.

As long as the talks were held, that's fine. As for why they couldn't be reached, that's because of the trouble caused by the eldest prince back then.

The second prince slowly got up, glanced at the inner room again, and walked out with the people around him without any emotion.

Although Huangfu An did not serve them tea, he did arrange accommodations for them in Sun City.

The official post station in Sun City has been cleaned up; the Second Prince and his entourage can go and stay there.

As for when the talks can continue, that depends on when the Second Prince and his side reach an agreement.

...

Song Zhimian and Xiao Huaijin also looked at the people in the hall who had already stood up.

Everyone from Biao Kingdom had already stood up, except for Ruan Xingzhi, whose legs were a little numb because he wasn't used to sitting cross-legged.

Everyone else looked relaxed, except for Ruan Xingzhi, who looked somewhat pained.

Seeing Ruan Xingzhi like this, Xiao Huaijin narrowed his eyes and then suddenly stood up as well.

Song Zhimian watched in surprise as Xiao Huaijin got up and quickly left the secret room.

Xiao Jingjue and the twelfth prince originally wanted to follow, but they immediately gave up after seeing that Xiao Huaijin was walking very fast.

If I could bring them along, I definitely would.

It's definitely inconvenient to take them both with me now that we're moving so fast.

So the two of them immediately went to the hidden door again to listen to the sounds outside.

Song Zhimian also looked at the scene outside through the glass window of the hidden door.

...

The second prince of Biao Kingdom and his entourage did not leave immediately, but slowly walked outside.

It's as if they could achieve some goal by staying here a little longer.

Just as they were about to reach the courtyard gate, Xiao Huaijin came over from the other side of the veranda.

He immediately spotted Ruan Xingzhi, who was lagging behind several steps due to the stinging pain in his legs.

Xiao Huaijin flicked his finger lightly, and a small pebble hit Ruan Xingzhi's knee.

Ruan Xingzhi cried out "Ouch!" and knelt down.

Those who were already walking ahead, including the second prince of the Biao Kingdom, quickly turned around to look after hearing the sound.

Xiao Huaijin strode forward and pulled Ruan Xingzhi, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet.

“It rained yesterday, so the ground was a bit slippery. This gentleman must have fallen and hurt himself!” Xiao Huaijin said with a smile.

Ruan Xingzhi's expression hardened. He wanted to speak, but he swallowed his words and instead said "thank you" in the local dialect.

The second prince of the Biao Kingdom, who was not far away, wanted to come over but was stopped by two guards in the courtyard.

He could only watch from afar.

"Um...is this His Highness Prince Qi?" The second prince of Biao Kingdom immediately recognized the young man exuding nobility as His Highness Prince Qi, who had recently arrived in the southwest.

Xiao Huaijin merely glanced at the second prince of the Biao Kingdom without saying a word.

"That is my strategist. He is usually not talkative, so please forgive him, Your Highness!" the second prince of Biao Kingdom said, forcing himself to speak.

Xiao Huaijin chuckled twice, then pulled Ruan Xingzhi close to him.

"My strategist! It seems I have mistaken you for someone else."

I thought it was an old friend from the capital who had come to the southwest!

"It seems there are still many people in the world who look alike!" Xiao Huaijin said slowly.

Ruan Xingzhi broke out in a cold sweat.

The second prince of Biao Kingdom was even more nervous.

He didn't know if Xiao Huaijin recognized the person in front of him as a Da Yu person, but no matter what the situation was, he had to protect Ruan Xingzhi now.

Not to mention that Ruan Xingzhi was very familiar with the situation in Dayu.

If he abandons Ruan Xingzhi now, who will be willing to serve him sincerely in the future?

"It is my honor as a strategist to bear a resemblance to His Highness Prince Qi's old friend," the second prince of Biao Kingdom quickly said.

Xiao Huaijin raised an eyebrow.

Oh, so you're not admitting that the person in front of you is Ruan Xingzhi.

Ruan Xingzhi also breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Xiao Huaijin would not break ties with the Second Prince of Biao Kingdom at this time.

Everyone outside knows that the two countries have made peace. If the King of Qi of Dayu were to take action against a strategist of the Biao Kingdom at this time, some people outside would certainly have something to say.

"Thank you, Your Highness! I... have never been to Dayu."

"Perhaps that old friend has a deep relationship with the prince?" Ruan Xingzhi asked deliberately.

Xiao Huaijin chuckled and gently patted Ruan Xingzhi's back.

"No, the deceased is someone who should have passed away! Besides, he was just a shameless scoundrel who couldn't be brought to the table."

I was just looking at this gentleman... and he bears a slight resemblance to him.

Upon closer inspection, it seems there's a mistake!

That man should have atoned with his death when his family was wiped out. How could he possibly be standing here unharmed?

"Please forgive me, sir!" Xiao Huaijin said, while considerately adjusting the gold ornaments on Ruan Xingzhi's hat.

Ruan Xingzhi's eyes were blazing with anger, but he still respectfully performed a traditional Chinese salute to Xiao Huaijin.

The second prince of the Biao Kingdom, who was not far away, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the King of Qi did not recognize Ruan Xingzhi. If he had, this matter would have been very difficult for him to handle.

Xiao Huaijin waited with a smile until Ruan Xingzhi had almost finished performing the grand ceremony before giving him a slight helping hand.

Ruan Xingzhi looked at Xiao Huaijin with a hint of provocation.

So what if you recognize me now? What can you do to me?

Xiao Huaijin, who always responded better to gentle persuasion than force, naturally understood the meaning behind Ruan Xingzhi's gaze.

He immediately took the opportunity of pretending to help Ruan Xingzhi up and said a few words that only the two of them could hear.

"Ruan Xingzhi, do you think everything will be fine once you run away to the Biao Kingdom?"

Tell me, if I told that the second prince of the Biao Kingdom that as long as he sent me your head, I would help him ascend to the throne of the Biao Kingdom, what do you think the second prince would choose?

Your life is in my hands! Taking your life is very easy!

"But what I want to see you perform now! You'd better sing it well!"

Ruan Xingzhi...

...

Xiao Huaijin quickly turned and left.

Ruan Xingzhi felt a cold sweat break out on his body.

He had to admit that Xiao Huaijin was right; it would be very easy for the King of Qi of Dayu to take his life.

With just a word from him, any prince of the Biao Kingdom, or even the emperor, would offer up his head.

...

Song Zhimian looked curiously at Xiao Huaijin, who had returned.

"What did you say to him? Why was he so scared that he almost collapsed to the ground?" Song Zhimian asked in a low voice.

"Oh, I didn't say anything, I just asked him what he had for breakfast!" Xiao Huaijin said casually.

Song Zhimian...

Do I look like someone who's easy to fool?