Bai Su had received word that the border tribes had recently been making significant moves, with the Tak Tribe emerging as a rising star. Having rallied around smaller tribes, they had become even more powerful. There were also rumors that Dayan might consider collaborating with the Tak Tribe to invade Xiling.

Of course, he knew that this cooperation was not easy to achieve, but it might also be an opportunity.

So Bai Su wrote a letter, saying that it would be better to alarm the enemy first, deliberately make things worse, and then show some signs of defeat.

Then he asked General Shang to hand in a memorial, saying in a serious tone that Dayan must have joined forces with Tucker, and that the soldiers had fought hard and were running low on food and supplies, so they were afraid they would have no strength left.

He just didn't believe that the emperor would be able to rest easy by then!

If Situ Hongshen heard this news and still allowed his subordinates to withhold military funds and food, and was not afraid of the enemy army breaking in, he would have nothing to say.

General Shang was a longtime subordinate of Lord Bai, and was incredibly loyal to him. Despite his age, he remained steadfast on the border. He had worked alongside Bai Su for a long time, and possessed strategic and tactical skills, earning Bai Su immense trust.

Sure enough, after only a few brief suggestions in the letter, General Shang immediately knew what to do. After making a simple plan and sending his trusted elite troops to fight a few mock battles, he wrote a memorial and reported it to the court as quickly as possible.

When Situ Hongshen read General Shang's memorial about the brutality of the Tak tribe, their ambush on border troops, and their suspected collusion with Dayan, his expression changed immediately. In the court, in front of all the ministers, he flew into a rage.

However, although the emperor still cursed the border generals for their incompetence as usual, he could not really sit idly by and watch his own gate being captured by the enemy.

The memorial, like in the past, requested food and supplies, and this time the emperor finally stopped being vague and evasive. He even specially selected someone to oversee the delivery of these supplies to the front lines as quickly as possible.

Yan Xiang and his followers were also very obedient and didn't say anything extra. Yan Xiang wasn't disloyal to Xiling, but he was just too greedy for power and influence, and so were his followers.

In the past, those civil officials loved to fight for power, but they also knew what was important. At this critical juncture, they also knew that if they deliberately instigated the rebellion, the country would be destroyed, and they would surely become prisoners.

Just after the orders regarding the troops, food and fodder were given, Earl An He suddenly stood up and suggested that the emperor could send a princess to Dayan to marry.

Situ Hongshen thought for a moment before agreeing, declaring the Second Emperor's daughter a princess of peace and marrying her off to Dayan soon. The court officials praised the emperor's wise decision; after all, in their minds, trading a woman for peace was a perfect bargain.

The fifth prince, standing in front of the palace, watched all this quietly, but felt sad.

Although he was not close to the imperial sisters in the harem, they were still related by blood. He felt heartbroken that his father had abandoned them so easily.

And if we really want peace, it cannot be achieved by simply sacrificing a royal sister or younger sister!

Could it be that even now, Father still hasn't realized that the root of all this is Xiling's suppression of military generals over the years?

But now that he was facing a powerful enemy, he had no position to persuade his father. He knew Situ Hongshen well and knew that the current situation could only be temporarily suppressed.

Or maybe there's something deeper...

His hidden gaze swept towards Prime Minister Yan's party. Even if a true royal descendant was young, he would not be truly naive.

Lowering his head, Situ Chen's brows furrowed in frustration. Although Yan Xiang was his uncle in terms of seniority, and they were closely tied to each other, he was also a monopoly on power, ganging up on his own faction to suppress dissidents. If this continued, the court would be in tatters.

Chen Tian, ​​who was also present at the court, noticed the Fifth Prince's gaze and raised an eyebrow. Should he be called the legitimate male protagonist of this small world? He was so wise at such a young age.

But what caught his attention more was the bad idea of ​​suggesting a marriage alliance between the two countries.

Normally, he kept a low profile, but suddenly he showed up at this moment. Although the other party was obviously Minister Yan's man, he didn't recall anyone suggesting a marriage alliance in the court.

Moreover, although Dayan did form an alliance with the border tribes in the later period, it is obvious that they would not take action so early. What is the matter with this memorial from General Shang?

"BOSS, it's because of the prince and Tie Xuanwei!" Hearing Chen Tian's doubts, 009 hurried out to explain.

Although it is a small world, it is also a real world. Of course, just looking at the world's plot is not complete. There may be hidden plots behind every person.

Recently, with the closeness between Chen Tian and Bai Su, and Bai Su's actions, this part of the story about Xuan Tiewei has been revealed.

009 transmitted the relevant content to Chen Tian's sea of ​​consciousness. Knowing that his lover had such a powerful support in his hands, Chen Tian couldn't help but sigh that his baby was indeed extraordinary!

However, even knowing that Bai Su had the Iron Guards, Chen Tian did not relax. Instead, due to this series of plot deviations, 009 monitored Bai Feizhang and Yan Xiang's followers more cautiously, especially paying special attention to An Hebo, who suggested the marriage.

Food and supplies were sent to the border at full speed, but there were undercurrents in the court, and it seemed that something that had been dormant was slowly revealing itself.

Sure enough, after letting 009 monitor for a while, they soon got some results.

What Chen Tian hadn't expected was that Bai Feizhang had somehow hooked up with An Hebo. He thought he was just a powerless little guy now, and he didn't know whether he should complain about some time travelers. Life was really full of ups and downs.

In the original plot, Bai Feizhang was supposed to wait until he had a seat at the imperial court before colluding with Dayan. However, since he obviously did not have such a position at the moment, Dayan chose a different target this time.

Because of General Shang's actions, the border tribes and geese were alerted, so they took the initiative to bribe the court officials earlier, and the important bridge among them was An Hebo.

Through 009's report, Chen Tiancai discovered that An Hebo was actually an ambitious man.

Because he was a member of Yan Xiang's party, and his status was not low, and he was also very successful. So An Hebo used Yan Xiang as a cover to do many things in secret.

He also deliberately won over Bai Feizhang, probably because he thought Bai Su was useless and Bai Heguang only had two sons, so he won over Bai Feizhang. If something really happened, Bai Heguang would have to give in to save his sons.

It is also reported that An Hebo is planning a big event recently.

Soon, the day arrived for the Emperor to go to the Huguo Temple to pray for the Xiling Mausoleum. Although the Emperor would be accompanied by a large number of palace guards and court officials, the precautions would be much more relaxed than those in the Imperial City.

Bai Heguang was still the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, so he was actually responsible for most of the city's security. It would have been easy for Bai Feizhang to plant someone inside. They planned to assassinate the old emperor with internal and external support, then pin the blame on Prime Minister Yan.

When the old emperor dies and Prime Minister Yan falls, no matter who will take over the throne in the end, Xiling will be in chaos. Dayan can just unite with the tribes on the border to take advantage of the situation.

After defeating Xiling, Anhebo could use the troops he had secretly stockpiled and the power of Dayan to rebel and ascend the throne.

After learning about this, Chen Tian immediately went to the Marquis' Mansion to find Bai Su and told him all the news he knew.

After finishing his words, Chen Tian frowned and said, "This matter is of great importance. It was discovered by accident, and I haven't produced any concrete evidence yet. But I am a little worried, and I want you to prepare early."

Bai Su did not disappoint him and said with a serious face: "I believe you!"

These four words were worth a thousand words, stirring Chen Tian's heart. He held Bai Su's hand tightly and said, "Although the assassination will definitely not succeed, if people knew that Bai Feizhang was involved, I'm afraid you would be implicated."

Bai Su nodded when he heard this and called Xuan Er in front of Chen Tian.

"Xuan Er, have those Iron Xuan Guards who are close by rush back to the capital. The emperor will be praying at the Huguo Temple in half a month. Big things will happen then. Keep a close eye on Bai Feizhang and An Hebo."

Also, everyone in the team that was protecting the Emperor on the day of the blessing ceremony must be thoroughly investigated. Those officials who were recently identified as suspected spies should remain untouched while evidence is collected."

"Yes, Master!"

Xuan Er raised his head and glanced at King Ning who was beside Bai Su. He respectfully accepted the order and left the room.

Bai Su noticed that the person next to him was just playing with the teacup in his hand from beginning to end, with an indifferent look.

He was not at all surprised whether he had exposed Tie Xuanwei or what he had ordered Xuan Er to do.

It seems that the other party has known about Tie Xuanwei's existence for a long time...

Prince Ning knew that his trump card coincided with one of his previous guesses, but it still made Bai Su's heart sink.

Although, his exposure this time was intentional.

But no matter what, he has given his whole heart to Prince Ning. He knows that as long as he is alive, he will not let go of this person!

Lowering his eyes, Bai Su saw a strange red blood mist swirling from the depths of his pupils, which was so gloomy that it made people feel particularly frightened.

He raised his head again and looked at Chen Tian, ​​but he returned to his original gentle and dull appearance, and said to him softly: "Chen Ye, thank you."

Thank you for your concern and for helping me avoid danger.

Chen Tian knew what Bai Su had not yet said, and instantly became happy. He leaned over and kissed the tip of his beloved's pretty nose, grinning wickedly, "Then how are you going to thank me, Zi Su?"

As he spoke, he deliberately licked his lips, scratched Bai Su's palm with his fingers, and then was pushed down on the bed.

Looking at Bai Su, who had his arms clasped on either side of him, his cheeks flushed, and was clearly shy, but his eyes were shining as he stared at him. Chen Tian chuckled, and held his head with his palm, pushing him down.

Their lips touched, he was going to enjoy his thank you gift...