"Shut up! You brat, you just keep spouting nonsense and distorting the truth with that scoundrel Feng Beichuan all day long! What kind of bullshit prince is he? He's nothing but a piece of trash!"
Ye Lingxiao had reached his limit and pointed at Li Changsheng, scolding him sharply, the veins on his forehead bulging with anger.
Li Changsheng, who had never been so wronged by this unwarranted scolding, immediately pouted and was about to cry.
But then came the metallic scraping sound of a sword being drawn from its sheath. Before Li Changsheng's tears could fall, Li Chang'an's sword was already at Ye Lingxiao's neck.
Looking at the cold and aloof woman in front of him, Ye Lingxiao couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.
This time, he truly suffered a crushing defeat.
"No matter what, Chang Sheng is still the Crown Prince. If you say anything you shouldn't in the future, I will petition the Emperor to transfer General Ye to another military camp!"
After saying that, Li Chang'an put away his long sword, frowned slightly, and turned his face away, not wanting to see Ye Lingxiao's gloomy face anymore: "You should leave. I think you need to calm down."
Ye Lingxiao clenched his fists, his eyes already slightly red.
Looking at the woman's aloof figure in front of me, I suddenly felt that the distance between us was so vast.
Watching the man's figure recede into the distance, Li Chang'an suddenly felt a pang of sadness, so he turned around and returned to his tent alone, feeling dejected.
At this point, only Li Changsheng and Feng Beichuan remained.
Feng Beichuan never dreamed things would turn out this way. Although Ye Lingxiao had suffered a major setback this time, Feng Beichuan wasn't as happy as he had imagined because he could tell that Li Chang'an was also in a bad mood because of this.
Li Changsheng was completely stunned. He stood there motionless. The moment Li Chang'an drew his sword, he even felt a cold wind brush against his face.
How could a child like him have ever seen such a scene? He was almost scared out of his wits.
"Hey kid, what's wrong with you? Are you scared stiff? Weren't you just talking so eloquently?"
Feng Beichuan walked up to Li Changsheng, squatted down, and flicked the child's forehead.
Li Changsheng clutched his forehead in pain, his small face scrunched up.
"Regent! I just helped you, and you repay kindness with enmity?"
Li Changsheng, with a huffy little face, came to interrogate him.
"Shh-"
Feng Beichuan suddenly put his index finger to his lips in a suspenseful gesture of shushing. Then, he lowered his voice and chuckled as he patted Li Changsheng's head, "Not bad, I didn't expect our little prince to be so clever..."
Children love to be praised, and Li Changsheng was no exception. He immediately forgot his previous grievances and looked at Feng Beichuan with a grin, seeing his precocious appearance.
"This is nothing. We are all on the same side, and I, the Crown Prince, will naturally be wholeheartedly devoted to the Regent."
If Li Chang'an had heard these words at this moment, he would have been so shocked that his jaw would have dropped.
No one would have imagined that a seven or eight-year-old child could say such a thing.
However, upon closer examination, it is not difficult to understand. After all, Li Changsheng had lived in the palace since childhood and was named the crown prince at a young age. With so many eyes watching him, his mind was naturally more mature than that of ordinary children.
Moreover, his mother was no pushover either.
"Your Highness, I dare not accept such a compliment. If your sister finds out, I'll be in deep trouble..."
Feng Beichuan rolled his dark eyes, not in a hurry to get to the point, but a meaningful smile remained on his lips.
He truly lived up to his reputation as a shrewd and calculating person; even in front of children, Feng Beichuan never forgot to keep a watchful eye on them.
"I know you're interested in my sister. Don't worry, I, the Crown Prince, support you wholeheartedly!"
Li Changsheng winked at Feng Beichuan and lowered his voice as well, his face showing an expression that said, "We all know what's going on."
Upon hearing this, Feng Beichuan's eyes twitched and his lips twitched involuntarily. He really wanted to pry open this little brat's head and see what was inside.
"Who told you all these things?"
Feng Beichuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Li Changsheng expressed his surprise: "Do I need to hear this from others? Didn't you already come to the military camp with betrothal gifts to propose marriage?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Beichuan immediately understood: "I see..."
But Li Changsheng suddenly revealed a strange smile, and then said with some difficulty, "I personally witnessed my sister beating you into such a miserable state... cough cough cough."
Li Changsheng almost blurted out that he had personally witnessed Feng Beichuan being beaten up like that by his sister.
To cover his embarrassment, he continued seriously, "However, even so, the Regent is still willing to risk his life time and time again to come and ask for my sister's hand in marriage, which I truly admire. So, considering your devotion, I have no choice but to help you..."
After hearing his words, Feng Beichuan was speechless. He figured that his good image had long since been destroyed in this little brat's mind.
It seems I need to be more restrained in the future.
Although Feng Beichuan's emotions were churning, he still looked calmly at the little brat who only reached his waist: "So that's why you made up such a big lie to help me?"
"No, no, that was at most a white lie. Besides, that guy really did make a move. Don't worry, I'll definitely help you deal with my sister later!"
Li Changsheng mimicked the mannerisms of an adult, stroking his chin as he spoke, appearing completely composed.
Feng Beichuan couldn't help but chuckle, thinking that this kid really was the type to say something outrageous.
"Is Your Highness telling the truth?"
After some consideration, Feng Beichuan thought that with this little ally's help, they might actually be able to take down Li Chang'an sooner.
A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!
As he spoke, Li Changsheng extended his small hand, and the two made a high five to signify their agreement.
"However, there is a saying that one should not accept a reward without merit. Since I have just accepted His Highness the Crown Prince's help, I must do something for you in return."
Feng Beichuan, as expected of a sharp-witted person, guessed that Li Changsheng must have something to ask of him before Li Changsheng could even speak, so he simply spoke first.
"There is indeed something I would like to ask the Regent for help with..."
After saying that, Li Changsheng pulled Feng Beichuan aside and whispered something in his ear.
"That's easy, leave it to me!"
Feng Beichuan thought for a moment, looking confident, and then followed Li Changsheng to his tent to discuss his plan.
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