After coming out of Chu's yard, Su Xiaoxiao went to Old Madam Wei and told her Chu's secret.

Old Lady Wei said sadly: "Why didn't they say anything? Why did they keep it in their hearts? If they told them, the Wei family would work with them to find a solution..."

Su Xiaoxiao didn't say anything.

Mo Guiyuan must have his own abilities to be able to successfully threaten so many people.

Sometimes, from the perspective of others, it seems easy to speak out, but this may not be the case for the person involved.

Old Lady Wei looked at Su Xiaoxiao and said, "If you have anything to say in the future, remember to tell me."

"Oh, okay." Su Xiaoxiao nodded, "Old Lady Wei, do you blame them?"

"I said it's not strange at all, do you believe it?"

Old Lady Wei sighed, "But the culprit is Mo Guiyuan, and they were also forced. I can tell this clearly. Besides, things have come to this point, and it is useless to say more. I just hope that Mo Guiyuan can be caught as soon as possible and the White Lotus Sect can be eradicated. You should also be careful."

"I will." Su Xiaoxiao said.

After Su Xiaoxiao left, Nanny Li brought over a bowl of ginseng soup: "This is the ginseng that Miss Su brought over."

Old Madam Wei had no appetite at first, but when she heard that it was brought by Su Xiaoxiao, she took it and drank two sips.

She glanced at Madam Li and asked, "Do you have anything to say?"

Nanny Li said, "I think this Miss Su, who grew up in the countryside, is a perfect match for the Seventh Young Master."

Old Lady Wei said calmly, "How are they a good match?"

Li Ma said, "He is very brave and can make trouble."

Old Madam Wei glared at Madam Li and asked, "Are you praising her or insulting her?"

Madam Li smiled and said, "Aren't you quite satisfied yourself?"

Old Lady Wei snorted coldly: "Humph, how can I be satisfied? Don't I have no choice? For... for..."

She was stuck.

Nanny Li couldn't help laughing: "In order to find out the murderer behind the framing of the Wei family."

Old Lady Wei said sternly: "That's right! Otherwise I would not agree to marry into the Qin family!"

Nanny Li asked tentatively, "Then, should we take less as betrothal gifts?"

Old Lady Wei said without hesitation: "That won't work!"

Madam Li said with a smile, "Aren't you dissatisfied?"

Old Lady Wei said seriously, "We can't let people laugh at the Wei family for being stingy and not even being able to afford the betrothal gift for Xiao Qi to marry a wife."

"Little Miss! Little Miss!"

The maid's panting voice was heard outside the house.

Wei Xiyue ran in.

Old Lady Wei quickly took her great-granddaughter's hand and asked, "Why is Xiyue here?"

Wei Xiyue said nothing and handed a brush to Old Lady Wei.

This is Wei Liulang's brush, and Wei Liulang's name is engraved on it.

Old Lady Wei said helplessly: "This kid, why do you always touch your sixth uncle's relics recently?"

Peach forest.

After the first day's peace talks ended in failure, on the night of the second day, the Great Elder once again came to the villa where the few people were temporarily staying.

He doesn't come in broad daylight, but only comes at night.

The old marquis sat on a chair, counting on his fingers and muttering to himself.

The old marquis said calmly, "I'm calculating what time in the underworld you chose."

The Great Elder: “…”

Mo Guiyuan still did not show up, but in addition to the great elder, there were two more helmsmen, and the negotiation lineup was much more luxurious than yesterday.

After some polite greetings, Xiao Chonghua got straight to the point and expressed the results of the court's negotiations.

First of all, it was impossible to make it a state religion, but the imperial court could recognize the orthodox status of the White Lotus Sect and allow it to preach formally among the people, on the condition that it would stop committing evil deeds.

In addition, it is impossible for Emperor Jingxuan to worship the imperial teacher, but he can consider conferring the title of Zhengyuan Tianshi on Mo Guiyuan, which will make him qualified to make a pilgrimage to the emperor.

In the end, it was Xiao Chonghua who took the initiative to guarantee the White Lotus Sect. The imperial court would return the captured White Lotus hostages and allow the White Lotus Sect to deal with them on their own.

Xiao Chonghua said with great imperial power: "My Great Zhou Dynasty has never treated any martial arts sect with such courtesy. I hope your sect will cherish it."

The implication is, don't be ungrateful.

The Great Elder laughed angrily: "Third Prince, now that your Great Zhou court has two princes in the peach forest of my White Lotus Sect, aren't you afraid that you will never come back?"

Xiao Chonghua said bluntly: "Then the court will have no choice but to send troops to wipe out the White Lotus Sect! Just like they did with Jiange!"

After these words were spoken, the faces of the Great Elder and the other White Lotus rebels all darkened.

The Great Elder narrowed his eyes dangerously and said, "Third Prince, the marriage between Northern Yan and Western Jin is imminent. Does the imperial court really want to waste its military strength at this critical moment?"

Xiao Chonghua snorted coldly, "How much military power can a mere White Lotus Sect consume? Great Elder, don't think too highly of yourself!"

The second elder was about to speak when he was stopped by a look from the first elder.

The Great Elder laughed and said, "Your Highness the Third Prince wants to use provocation to find out how many private armies the White Lotus Sect has. What a pity! How can I tell Your Highness such a confidential matter?"

Xiao Chonghua's expression remained unchanged: "I'm afraid you don't have any so-called private army at all, you are just bluffing."

The Great Elder sneered: "Then the Third Prince can give it a try and see how many troops the imperial court and the White Lotus Sect will lose if they raise an army!"

Both of them are expert negotiators, and it is difficult to tell who is better at the negotiation table.

Xiao Chonghua said slowly, "My Great Zhou envoy has just returned from the Western Jin Dynasty. The Western Jin Dynasty will also visit the Great Zhou Dynasty soon. By then, will the Great Zhou Dynasty wipe out the White Lotus Sect on its own, or will the Western Jin Dynasty lend a helping hand? Great Elder, why don't you calculate it for me?"

The Great Elder smiled and said, "Why would the Western Jin Dynasty help the Great Zhou Dynasty to quell the civil strife?"

Xiao Chonghua said calmly: "If Northern Yan can form an alliance with Western Jin, why can't my Great Zhou do the same?"

The Great Elder smiled with a fake smile: "What can the Third Prince use to form an alliance with the Western Jin Dynasty? Two princesses? Is it the legitimate princess who carries the royal family's luck, or the most beautiful woman in the royal family, your sister?"

Xiao Chonghua said nonchalantly, "I won't bother you, Great Elder."

The Great Elder: "Your Highness, are you really willing to give it up?"

Xiao Chonghua: "The princess's marriage is the princess's destiny and her fortune. Why should I be reluctant?"

It was not easy for the Great Elder to trick Xiao Chonghua into speaking.

At least after several rounds, he didn't gain any advantage.

Xiao Chonghua stood up and said coldly, "I have given the White Lotus Sect enough face and have negotiated with you sincerely twice in a row, but it seems that the elders cannot be the leaders of the White Lotus Sect. Let's stop here today. Next time, I will not talk to anyone other than the Sect Leader!"

…

"Oh? He really said that?"

After listening to the report from the great elder, Mo Guiyuan smiled with an indecipherable smile, "This Third Prince is quite impressive."

The Great Elder asked, "Do you want to go meet him?"

Mo Guiyuan smiled faintly: "No need, someone has already come here on his behalf. Come in, my good grandson."

My dears, it's almost 2500 votes. I'm going to write the third chapter. Please remember to vote for me if you have any votes! 　　 　 (End of this chapter)