"I think we can have a good talk!"

After listening to Ellie Morin's account of her ordeal, Xi Zhicai took the initiative to invite her to talk.

To him, the last survivor of the Morin family, despite having suffered a great calamity, was clearly not yet experienced much of the world. Therefore, he took the initiative to speak at the opportune moment.

Xi Zhicai's initiative saved Ellie Morin from the awkwardness of having to speak first.

"Sir, please speak inside the tent!"

With that, Ellie Morin led Xi Zhicai toward a tent not far away.

Her guard, Kemir, was about to follow when Dian Wei stopped him: "There are some things you shouldn't know. Just wait here!"

Looking at Dian Wei blocking his way, Kemir frowned, wanting to speak, but was rendered speechless by Dian Wei's fierce gaze.

Considering that the other party was an important figure in the Han Dynasty and knew Yuan Shao, the savior of his young lady, he believed that the other party would not harm his young lady.

Although it was uncertain whether the big man would help the young lady take revenge, judging from his attitude, he certainly wouldn't send them back to Kushan.

After watching his young mistress and Xi Zhicai enter the tent, Kemir, following Dian Wei's instructions, waited patiently outside.

Although Ellie Morin received a good education from a young age due to her family background, and also witnessed the wickedness of people due to the great changes her family suffered, she was clearly no match for Xi Zhicai.

Faced with Xi Zhicai's questions, Ellie Morin dared not hide anything and gave a detailed account of the situation in the Kushan court and various forces.

Although Jia Xu and his intelligence team have begun infiltrating the Kushan Empire, they are not currently able to provide any useful information.

Therefore, for Xi Zhicai, the last survivor of the Molin family became the best source of intelligence.

The conversation lasted for about half an hour, during which Xi Zhicai roughly understood the specific situation in Kushan.

Based on some details from Ellie Morin's account, Xi Zhicai speculated that Yuan Shao most likely chose to support the third prince.

As for Jia Xu, Xi Zhicai deduced that the demonic sword mentioned by the emperor would likely be in contact with the eldest prince, since both of them were equally cunning and ruthless.

After assessing the situation within the Kushan Empire, Xi Zhicai set his sights on the second prince. Looking at Ellie Morin before him, he had an idea in mind.

"Miss Ellie, I have an idea that can help you get revenge. Would you be willing to cooperate?"

"Please speak, sir. As long as you can help me get revenge, I will do whatever you want..."

Upon hearing Xi Zhicai's words, Ellie Morin's eyes immediately lit up as she stared at him.

Xi Zhicai sized up Ellie Morin and said, enunciating each word clearly, "I want the most precious thing you own!"

"Huh? My most precious thing?"

Upon hearing this, Ellie Morin paused slightly, then seemed to realize something, blushed, and lowered her head.

After a moment's internal struggle, Ellie Morin nodded: "Okay, I'm willing to give it to you if you're willing to help me, but... could you wait until tonight?"

Xi Zhicai shook his head: "You'd better give it to me now, so that when I get back I can make the next arrangements!"

"Now?"

"Yes, now would be best!"

Ellie Morin looked up at Xi Zhicai, then nodded: "Okay!"

Although she had previously harbored some feelings for Yuan Shao and was very grateful to him for saving her life.

However, faced with the hatred of her family, she had no choice but to put aside her personal feelings.

Ellie Morin then stood up, closed her eyes, and reached for her belt.

"Hey, Miss Ellie, what are you doing in broad daylight?"

Seeing Ellie Morin suddenly start taking off her clothes, Xi Zhicai's expression changed, and he hurriedly asked.

Ellie Morin was slightly taken aback: "Didn't you say you wanted my most precious possession?"

Xi Zhicai was taken aback: "Yes, but you don't need to take your clothes off, do you?"

Ellie Morin bit her lip: "But... how can I give it to you without taking off my clothes?"

"Well……"

Upon hearing this, Xi Zhicai's lips twitched. So the other party thought he was lusting after her body.

Am I really that much of a lustful fiend? She really is a naive young lady, her thoughts are so simple.

After silently cursing to himself, Xi Zhicai straightened his face and said seriously, "Miss Ellie, stop! I am not the kind of person you think I am!"

Upon hearing this, Ellie Morin paused, looking at Xi Zhicai with a puzzled expression.

"Ahem~, what I'm referring to is a family heirloom, or something that can prove your identity!"

"Oh? Is that so!"

Upon hearing Xi Zhicai's explanation, Ellie Morin blushed slightly, but also felt a sense of relief.

After retying her belt, Ellie Morin took out a brocade box and took out a jade pendant from it.

"Sir, this is my identity jade token. With this token, you can mobilize all the people in all the shops of our Morin family in Kushan!"

As she spoke, Ellie Morin presented the jade pendant to Xi Zhicai.

Looking at the jade token in his hand, Xi Zhicai asked with a smile, "Hmm~, I suppose Miss Ellie was able to escape all the way from the Kushan capital to the Western Regions thanks to this jade token?"

Ellie Morin nodded: "That's right. Although my family was destroyed, there is still some hidden power within us!"

"No wonder!"

Hearing this, Xi Zhicai nodded in satisfaction.

Ellie Morin then asked, "What are your plans, sir?"

Xi Zhicai said solemnly, "To be honest, Miss Ellie, I plan to go to Kushan and then seize the opportunity to follow the Second Prince, offering him advice and strategies to vie for the throne!"

"What? You're going to help him fight for the throne?"

Upon hearing this, Ellie Morin exclaimed in surprise, a look of panic flashing across her face.

“Miss Ellie, there’s no need to be nervous!” Xi Zhicai explained, “I’m just using him; I won’t really help him. My real purpose is to support the fourth prince, Hachi, whom you mentioned!”

Ellie Morin's expression shifted: "Oh? Does the Great Han intend for the Fourth Prince to take control of the Kushan Empire?"

"Indeed, Prince Hachi has accepted the investiture from the Emperor of our Great Han. It would be more in the best interests of our Great Han to have him in charge of the Kushan Empire...!"

Xi Zhicai didn't waste any words and directly stated his intentions.

Dealing with a woman like Ellie Morin, using this straightforward approach is more effective and makes her more likely to trust and cooperate.