After a long silence, a mocking voice slowly came out, "With your ability to sacrifice a child to catch a wolf, you are sure to accomplish great things. But what I admire most about you is that you can ignore the abyss and jump off the cliff just to achieve your goal. This is something that ordinary people cannot do. I have to admit that even I was fooled by you."

Situ Xunxiao naturally heard the sarcasm and disdain in Zongzheng Xiaoting's words. But for him, the disdain and sarcasm at this moment was exactly what he wanted. Because he knew very well that only if she believed that he would do anything to achieve his goal would she let down her guard against him.

Situ Xunxiao suppressed the bitter smile in his heart, and looked unconcerned, with his eyebrows slightly raised. "Those who achieve great things do not care about small details, and at that time, how could the princess know that I did not know the terrain below?"

As soon as these words came out, Zong Zheng Xiaoting's mouth twitched uncontrollably. From his tone, it was clear that he had already had a clear idea of ​​what was going on below the cliff. It seemed that he had underestimated these clans and royal families who lived in ancient society, where power was supreme and intrigue was rampant.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting felt uncomfortable, and asked in a clear voice, as if he didn't want to get into any more trouble, "What about the third point?"

Situ Xunxiao naturally would not miss the expression and disgust on Zongzheng Xiaoting's face, but he could only choose to carry out his plan helplessly. Only in this way can he have a chance to slowly approach her heart and slowly make her forget Gongsun Zixing's goodness and only remember his own goodness. Moreover, between her country and love, her choice is so hesitant, doesn't it show that she only has a good impression of Gongsun Zixing, not necessarily love, just like he has for Liu Jing!

Situ Xunxiao kept cheering himself up in his heart, and kept telling himself that this was the only way.

"The third point is naturally the honor and face of my Zhan Wang Mansion." Situ Xunxiao paused, and then said: "This king does not care about how the princess and Gongsun Zixing will end up. What exactly do you want freedom for? But there is one thing, since the princess and this king have reached a consensus and made a deal, then before the deal is concluded, the princess's freedom naturally cannot be allowed. This king does not want to see more rumors spread during the transaction that are not conducive to the king's next plan!"

Zong Zheng Xiaoting suppressed the light in his eyes, lowered his eyelids, and stared at the ground in thought. Doesn't his implication mean that he is afraid that she will elope or do something that will damage his reputation? It seems that he is sure of his true feelings for Gongsun Zixing. It's good that way, regardless of whether he really has a conspiracy or he really has a little affection for her in his heart, what she wants is always his trust and freedom. And now if an agreement can be reached, it will be the best solution for the two aunts who are far away in Luozha Kingdom.

Yes, as long as he showed his favor, he could deceive the Emperor Zong Zheng Weimo and give him a false impression that he was following his wishes. As for how he would implement his plan later, it would be easy to counter his moves and find some high-sounding words to prevaricate. Moreover, he had already taken the first step of following his wishes, so whether it was true or false, he would probably find it difficult to tell, and he would even believe it without doubting it.

However...

A gleam of calculation flashed across Zongzheng Xiaoting's eyes. When she raised her head again, she was gentle and smiling.

"Every request you made is actually not difficult to fulfill, but it does make me feel doubtful. I wonder if you can answer them for me?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting still had that innocent smile on his face, his voice soft and low, his eyes looking at Situ Xunxiao.

"Oh?" Situ Xunxiao just said "oh" softly, then looked at Zongzheng Xiaoting, motioning her to continue.

Seeing the man in front of her still so indifferent and expressionless, Zong Zheng Xiaoting didn't think it was a big deal. She was used to his expression and she said what she wanted to say.

"Just as you just said, your Highness, my choice is entirely up to your own judgment. That's why I will say the same thing. Whether you believe it or not, I will make my own judgment. If you don't believe it, then you will naturally have a better way to deal with me and my father. And if you do believe it, then your deal with me will not be a small conspiracy. It must be a very big conspiracy. You will be willing to spend so much money to keep someone who may betray you at any time by your side. Isn't it?"

Zong Zheng Xiaoting was also very cautious when he spoke these words, his eyes passing across Situ Xunxiao's face.

Situ Xunxiao, whose mind was hit by what she said, had a slight flash of embarrassment in his eyes and face, but all of it fell into Zongzheng Xiaoting's eyes. But what Zongzheng Xiaoting didn't know was that Situ Xunxiao's embarrassment was just because she said that he had spent so much time planning a big conspiracy just to take her feelings into his pocket. However, in Zongzheng Xiaoting's view, this real change in emotional color was precisely that Situ Xunxiao had a big conspiracy that needed his cooperation.

That is why Zong Zheng Xiaoting said, "Many things are not one-sided. Since the prince and I both have this necessary transaction to make, then the three articles of agreement should not be decided by the prince alone. I should also have the right to agree on the three articles with the prince!"

Zong Zheng Xiaoting spoke in a tone that was unquestionable, but his expression was still gentle. If one had not heard it with one's own ears and seen it with one's own eyes, no one would have been able to connect this unquestionable power with the person with the faint smile on his face.

"Go ahead!" Situ Xunxiao said coldly with an indifferent expression on his face.

After getting someone's permission, Zong Zheng Xiaoting raised her slender jade fingers in the air, and made a sign in the air before speaking softly. "The first point is of course related to the safety of my mother's family! I'm sure you know that my father's letters to me were half deception and half threat. So if something goes wrong, I want you to lend me a hand and protect the people I care about!"

Zong Zheng Xiaoting was thinking about the safety of her blood relatives on this land, so she naturally put it first! But when she looked up, she saw Situ Xunxiao's face was solemn. His handsome eyebrows were slightly frowned, which made Zong Zheng Xiaoting feel a little panicked. Yes, if something really happened, what qualifications and value did she have to make him protect the safety of so many people for her? Thinking of this, her heart sank a little cold.