Now, the eldest prince has changed into the clothing of the Da Nu Kingdom, often exposing his skin on the grasslands, and has become a bit tanned.
However, the faint hint of sinister intent in his eyes and the calculating nature he exuded were his most distinctive features.
Unexpectedly, the eldest prince has defected to the enemy country and is thriving here.
After bowing, the eldest prince took his seat.
"Mutai, I just saw the weapons you supervised the forging of. They are very sharp. If they are mass-produced and used on the battlefield, combined with our strong and well-equipped army, and the formations you presented, we will form a powerful force. As long as we have enough men, we will take over the Great Swamp Kingdom sooner or later." Zhen You spoke with great ambition, his saliva even splattering onto his food.
Because the Kingdom of Da Nu was undergoing Sinicization, and Mayu was also learning Chinese, his speech contained half Chinese, and of course, there was a translator beside him.
As he spoke, he silently observed the Crown Prince's expression.
The eldest prince wiped his face and said respectfully, "The Great Ze Kingdom insulted my loyalty and filial piety, chilling my heart. The Da Nu Kingdom is magnanimous and has given me a place to live. I am extremely grateful. What the Great Khan said is exactly what I wished for. If that day ever comes, I am willing to be a pawn and make contributions to the Da Nu Kingdom."
Hearing these words of loyalty, Mayu's eyes revealed a hint of admiration.
"It would be best if you thought that way. Your feelings for me and the Da Nu Kingdom are clear to me and all my subjects. Once we conquer the Da Ze Kingdom, I will let you control 30% of its land and make you the most powerful prince."
The eldest prince quickly expressed his gratitude.
But when he lowered his eyelids, a shadow crossed his eyes. How could 30% be enough? He wanted the entire Great Swamp Kingdom. The position of the future new ruler of the Great Swamp Kingdom was rightfully his to inherit.
If the old emperor really disobeys, he will kill him with one blow. The old man is just a tool for him to achieve his goals. How dare he ride on his head and act arrogantly?
Qiao Lian'er sat on a lush grassland, with colorful wildflowers interspersed among the grass. Cattle and sheep grazed leisurely on the ground, and white clouds drifted lazily under the blue sky.
Not far away, there were rows of yurts, where herders were milking cows and several children were running around.
People from all countries yearn for a peaceful and stable life; fighting and killing are merely the result of the greed of rulers.
"Despicable and shameless scoundrel," Pei Shijiu cursed.
"Born and raised in the Great Swamp Country, and enjoying wealth and honor in the royal family, how could the Great Swamp Country have treated him so badly that he would commit such a treasonous act."
Qiao Lian'er replied, "In some people's eyes, he is never wrong. Once his situation turns bad, he harbors resentment and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals."
“Now that the Crown Prince is a citizen of the Da Nu Kingdom, it’s not advisable for the Da Ze Kingdom to touch him,” Pei Shijiu said thoughtfully.
"That is indeed a problem. I am only responsible for conveying the message. How to do it is the Emperor's business."
Pei Shijiu got up, picked the wildflowers, gathered them into a bunch, and mixed in some green grass.
He handed her the bouquet of wildflowers, his eyes seemingly sparkling with tenderness.
Qiao Lian'er reached out and took it, then lowered her head to smell it; there was a faint fragrance on the tip of her nose.
After enjoying the scenery for a while, the two returned to the Great Swamp.
The first thing Qiao Lian'er did was to go see the emperor.
She was not around during that time, so she did not offer lychees or durians.
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