Qiu Tinghao took a deep breath and said to his subordinates:
"Pack your bags, we're setting off tomorrow to go back!"
"yes!"
The next day, before dawn, as soon as the city gates opened, Qiu Tinghao rode his horse out of the city!
As soon as they stepped out of the city gate, they heard a clear, cold voice say:
"I was unaware that the Second Prince of Zhao was a guest of our country. I have failed to greet you properly. Is he not enjoying his visit? Why are you leaving so soon?"
Qiu Jingfan's heart skipped a beat. He looked up at the sound and saw Li Xiaochen riding a horse, blocking his only way out, surrounded by soldiers.
Qiu Jingfan's eyelids twitched, and a fake smile appeared on his face as he said:
"Hehe! Your Highness flatters me. Xia Kingdom is very good. I am deeply influenced by the customs and culture of Xia Kingdom and I like it very much. However, I have been away for too long and it is time for me to go back, otherwise my father will worry!"
"That's easy to do. I'll send a letter to Emperor Zhao, saying that I hit it off with the Second Prince at first sight and would like to keep him here for a longer chat. How about that?"
Li Xiaochen's expression remained unchanged as he looked at Qiu Jingfan and spoke calmly.
Qiu Jingfan's face stiffened, and he cursed inwardly. This Li Xiaochen was really ruthless. If he wrote back, his position as a prince would be in jeopardy.
Regardless of whether the Emperor believed it or not, the fact that he and Li Xiaochen hit it off immediately was enough for the Emperor to think that he had betrayed the Zhao Kingdom. In addition, the fact that he was detained was like that of a hostage.
The emperor has many sons; he might not necessarily cede territory or pay reparations for him!
"Your Highness is too kind! This prince and you don't get along very well at first sight. Please allow this prince to leave!"
Qiu Jingfan gritted his teeth and decided to soften his stance with a verbal approach.
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