Everything else is fine, as long as the little guy can't produce any evidence to prove it, then it's over.
But this matter is of a different importance.
It should be noted that many of his concubines were daughters of loyal ministers and prominent families, and their influence was not to be underestimated even by royalty.
If this matter is exposed, those high-ranking officials will definitely send people to investigate it thoroughly. With their methods, they will surely be able to find clues even for the most secretive matters.
Later, even the affairs of male lovers will be exposed, and the consequences are unimaginable.
Seeing that the King of Loulan was stiff and speechless, the little guy continued, "If this is discovered, you will not only lose your position as king, but you may even be assassinated by those people and lose your life. You should understand that, right?"
Those were all prominent figures. Even if he was the ruler of a country, if he treated someone's daughter like this, they would definitely not stand for it.
Once this gets out, he will definitely lose his position as king, and even the supreme ruler will probably sever ties with him and expel him from the royal family.
He will surely die without a burial place.
After pondering for a while, the King of Loulan looked at the little guy and asked, "Mischievous boy, how much tribute did you just say you were going to pay?"
The little guy held up four fingers, "Four times the tribute?"
The King of Loulan was taken aback. "Huh?"
"Isn't it three times?"
The little guy looked at him and said, "That was the price just now."
The King of Loulan remained silent with a bitter expression, not daring to refute for a moment.
Upon seeing this, the Supreme Ruler was dumbfounded. "Four times the tribute? You're not really going to agree, are you?"
The little guy's eyes were indifferent. "I always persuade people with reason. Whether you agree or not is your business. I will never force you."
He then looked meaningfully at the King of Loulan and said, "I always speak the truth, there's no need to doubt me!"
The King of Loulan's expression darkened, his eyes shifting between light and shadow.
Of course he knew it was the truth, and it was precisely because it was the truth that he was afraid.
The Supreme King looked at the King of Loulan and asked, "What exactly did he say that made you so afraid?"
The King of Loulan frowned but did not answer.
He dared not speak, for if even a little bit of this matter were exposed, he would lose not only his position as king, but also his life.
They haven't even brought shame upon the Loulan royal family yet, but the sins they have to bear are far from insignificant.
The little fellow looked at the Supreme Ruler and said, "It would be best if we obediently gave it as tribute; that would be good for everyone."
Seeing the little guy's serious look, the Supreme King snorted coldly, "What? Are you going to threaten me too?"
The little guy waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, I was just telling the truth. I didn't mean to scare anyone. Mother said I shouldn't do that."
The Supreme Ruler didn't believe it. He stared intently at the little guy, "Come on, I want to hear the truth that made my son change his mind so quickly!"
The little guy looked at him and said, "You asked for this yourself, so there's no use regretting it later."
The Supreme Ruler snorted coldly, "I have lived an upright and honorable life, why would I be afraid of you!"
The little guy whispered in his ear, "Your position as king was obtained by killing your father and brothers."
The Supreme Ruler's expression suddenly changed, his face shifting between anger and uncertainty as he stared at the little fellow.
This happened decades ago, how could this toddler, who looks less than three years old, know?
But he quickly calmed down, "Nonsense!"
Such a distant event, if he denies it, is impossible to verify.
After all, he was on a military campaign with his father and brothers when the incident occurred. His father and brothers originally plotted to kill him, but he had no choice but to put righteousness above family ties and ascend to the throne.
Even so, once this is said, no one will be on his side.
After all, no one would want such a ruthless ruler who murders his brother and father. Even if it was to ascend to the throne or to save his own life, it is not something that everyone in the world can understand.
The little guy looked at him and whispered, "There were witnesses who are still alive back then, and they're even in the imperial court now, high-ranking officials."
The Supreme Ruler's gaze shifted slightly as numerous figures flashed through his mind.
Those were the people who went to war with him back then.
Although it was a secret, the fight was so intense back then that it's a mystery whether anyone else discovered it.
Even though he hadn't heard any rumors over the years, the Supreme Ruler still kept a close eye on those who had gone to war with him back then.
Seeing the unpredictable look in the Supreme King's eyes, the little fellow said again, "If you want to take a gamble, I can point out the person and make him tell me everything he saw at the time."
"But in return, you will face the wrath of high-ranking officials, the condemnation of the people, and even the possibility of an uprising. At that time, Loulan will become turbulent and there will be no more peace."
The little guy's voice was soft, but every word he uttered was like a sharp needle, piercing deep into the heart of the Supreme King.
If what the little guy says is true, then he will fall from being a supreme ruler who will be remembered for all time to a sinner for all time.
Even the entire royal family could be dragged down and plunged into dire straits.
The Supreme Ruler frowned deeply, his expression shifting between light and dark.
After a long silence, he looked at the King of Loulan and asked, "How much tribute did Brother Hunshi mention earlier?"
The King of Loulan was taken aback. "Huh?"
Judging from the fierce demeanor of the Supreme King just now, he was worried that the Supreme King would not agree.
Seeing the Supreme King's reaction now, he felt relieved.
The little guy silently stretched out a hand, "Five times the tribute."
The Supreme Ruler was taken aback. "Wasn't it four times just now?"
The little guy said calmly, "That was the price just now."
The Supreme Ruler frowned, his face showing great bitterness.
Seeing his expression, the little guy added, "If you find it difficult, I can discuss it with you again. After all, I know quite a lot of facts."
The Supreme King and the King of Loulan said in unison, "No need, no need!"
"No need, no need!"
The two waved their hands repeatedly, their faces full of refusal.
After all, if they continued talking, they were afraid that the price of tribute would increase from five times to six or seven times.
Finally, the matter was settled: five times the tribute.
It was loaded with many horse-drawn carriages.
This time, neither the King of Loulan nor the Supreme King dared to play any tricks and honestly handed over the tribute.
After all, the little guy knows too much.
They could ignore the people from Qin, but they dared not even think of killing them.
After all, they didn't find out the name of the "Demon King," but they did find out who Ying Zheng's most beloved youngest son was.
Looking at the departing tribute, the King of Loulan slowly said, "If this boy hadn't begged me so earnestly and I hadn't felt sorry for him, I would never have given him these tributes!"
The Supreme Ruler glanced at him, his expression rather strange. "You gave him tribute because you were soft-hearted?"
The King of Loulan looked rather guilty and nodded, saying, "Yes."
Although the reason sounds absurd, it at least allows him to retain a shred of dignity.
After all, it would be incredibly shameful for a king to have his tribute taken back by a mere baby.
The Supreme Ruler looked into the distance. "Me too."
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