Xiao Mochen was the crown prince, and Great Yan was the victorious nation, so he did not personally go to the post station to meet the Governor of Andu.
He simply sent a message to the Governor of An, asking him to come to the Prince of Chen's residence to see him.
Although Xiao Mochen was made crown prince and spent most of his time in the Eastern Palace, the emperor still allowed the Prince Chen's residence outside the palace to serve as a sign of his favor.
Upon receiving this news, the King of Andu turned pale with anger and immediately overturned the tables and chairs in the room.
Those who followed King Andu were also trembling with fear and dared not speak.
Only after the King of Ando had vented his anger did someone come forward to clean the room.
With a gloomy face, the Governor said, "That brat Xiao Mochen dares to humiliate me like this. Very well, I will make him know the price of disrespecting me."
The minister from Northern Liang who had come with him to negotiate said, “King Andu, Northern Liang is, after all, a defeated nation. Since His Majesty has ordered us to come to negotiate, we will have no choice but to swallow our pride.”
"Never again should we resort to violence because we have angered the Crown Prince of Great Yan."
Accompanying King Andu on this occasion were confidants of the King of Beiliang, all of whom were pro-peace factions and naturally unaware of King Andu's ambitions.
King Andu glared at the minister who had spoken, inwardly cursing him as a cowardly and useless coward.
However, thinking that these people wouldn't be able to enjoy their triumph for long, he suppressed his anger and said, "You're right. If he won't come to see me, I'll go see him."
Sooner or later, I will make him pay the price for his arrogance.
Despite his initial hesitation, the Governor of An still went to Prince Chen's residence. He had assumed that Xiao Mochen was too young and inexperienced and wanted to gain some advantage through words, but little did he know that Xiao Mochen was completely different from what he wanted.
Not only were his words sharp and incisive, hitting the nail on the head with every sentence, but they also infuriated Governor Andu to the point of vomiting blood.
However, for the sake of his own schemes, the King of Andu had no choice but to endure it.
Only after the Prince of Andu left the Prince of Chen's residence did Xiao Mochen's expression darken as he ordered, "Send more men to keep an eye on the Prince of Andu. I need to know his every move."
No sooner had Xiao Mochen finished speaking than a voice came from the shadows.
That very night, the King of Andu swaggered out to stroll through the night market.
Xiao Mochen's men were naturally keeping a close eye on things.
However, it seemed that the King of Andu was just out for a stroll. Although the guards hiding in the shadows were a little suspicious, they did not find any flaws.
At the same time, a man in black, wearing a black hood and a black cloak, quietly left the inn through the back door.
After he left, someone whispered, "Our lady is truly decisive."
Another voice said, "Alright, stop talking nonsense and hurry up and follow them. It will be troublesome if we lose them."
The two followed the man in black all the way into the Prince Ping's mansion.
Xiao Mochen arrived at Mingzhao Prefecture early the next morning.
The Crown Prince's Palace has temporarily suspended classes to accommodate the presence of the Governor and to discuss negotiations between the two countries.
Whenever he had free time, Xiao Mochen would rush to Mingzhao Prefecture. Moreover, knowing that Li Xiangjian had returned, he even had someone carry a box of things to him.
Looking at the chest full of gold and silver jewelry, Li Xiangjian chuckled and said to Xiao Mochen, "Thank you, Your Highness, but I'm so sorry."
Xiao Mochen laughed and said, "Why are you being so polite with me, Third Brother? Auntie gave me much more than this."
Li Xiangjian laughed and said, "My mother gave it to you because she treated you like her own child. I am the older brother, and I always feel ashamed to accept things from my younger brother."
Li Xiangjian's words really struck a chord with Xiao Mochen. He loved the feeling that his aunt treated him like her own child and that the Li siblings treated him like family.
Just as Xiao Mochen was beaming with joy, Ruyi, who was beside Yan Qingqing, came over and asked him to tell him that his wife had something important to discuss with him.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mochen quickly went to Yan Qingqing's courtyard.
After Xiao Mochen sat down, Yan Qingqing asked directly, "Did you know that the Governor of Beiliang went out yesterday?"
Xiao Mochen nodded and said, "I had my guards keep an eye on him. He went out to the night market yesterday and bought a lot of things. There was nothing unusual about him."
Yan Qingqing shook her head and said, "The one wandering around the market yesterday was not the An Du Wang, but his double."
The real Governor Andu went to the Prince Ping's residence.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mochen stood up in shock and asked incredulously, "How is this possible? My men have been watching him the whole time."
Yan Qingqing said calmly, "There is a special way to change one's appearance called disguise."
It involves using makeup, masks, and other methods to disguise one person as another.
In addition, it was too dark at the time, so even if there were some discrepancies, the guards might not have been able to recognize them.
I had long anticipated that the King of Ando would not be so simple.
Sure enough, no sooner had the fake Governor left than the real Governor, dressed in black, went to Prince Ping's residence.
After listening, Xiao Mochen finally spoke up and said, "Auntie is so wise. But when did Xiao Moyan get involved with the Prince of Andu?"
I've never heard of any connection between them.
Yan Qingqing laughed and said, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Maybe they already know each other."
Of course, it's possible that King Andu and King Ping didn't know each other, but can you guarantee that King Andu didn't know the Yu family?
Yan Qingqing's words were truly enlightening for Xiao Mochen.
Aunt is right. Just because Xiao Moyan has no dealings with Bei Liang doesn't mean the Yu family has no dealings with Bei Liang.
Meanwhile, at the Yu family residence, the family patriarch, Old Master Yu, and Yu Chengzhong were having a private conversation with Xiao Moyan in their study.
After a long silence, Old Master Yu finally asked, "Mo Yan, have you thought it through?"
Xiao Moyan nodded and replied, "I've thought it through. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"It's just a matter of returning a few cities of Beiliang to them after the deed is done."
Yu Chengzhong wanted to retort, but was stopped by Old Master Yu's eyes.
Then, looking at Xiao Moyan, he said, "Don't worry, your maternal grandfather and the Yu family will definitely support you with all their might."
Xiao Moyan smiled smugly upon hearing this, and then said to Grandfather Yu and Yu Chengzhong, "Grandfather, Uncle, rest assured, if one day I ascend to the throne, I will surely make my cousin Empress and let her take the central position."
If my cousin gives birth to a prince in the future, I will definitely make him the crown prince.
It's still far from being settled, but Xiao Moyan's words make it sound like he's about to become emperor.
However, a gratified smile appeared on Grandpa Yu's face.
After Xiao Moyan left, Yu Chengzhong's face darkened, and he said, "Father, did you agree to Xiao Moyan's request so easily? Don't forget what he did to Yi'er."
The Yu family knew about Xiao Moyan and Miss Yu's relationship, and Yu Chengzhong, as her father, still felt sorry for his daughter.
However, Old Master Yu didn't think so. He snorted and said, "This matter cannot be entirely blamed on Mo Yan. She herself is also shameless."
The Qian family has fallen, and the Pei family refuses to help. Our Yu family has no way out.
Since death is inevitable anyway, might as well take a gamble.
"If we succeed, our Yu family will be completely transformed."
After Old Master Yu finished speaking, Yu Chengzhong nodded in agreement. In fact, he did not want to rebel, but his family had no way out.
At that moment, a figure flashed past outside the study. Unbeknownst to the Yu father and son, their conversation had been overheard.
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