Chapter 53 Negotiating a Deal

Princess Yunheng relied on her status as a princess and rushed into the inn, trying to drive Xie Zhuoning out.

But when she rushed in and saw the people in the house, her eyes suddenly shrank and her heart skipped a beat, "Little... Little Uncle, why are you here?"

Xiao Jinxuan, however, keenly grasped the message in her words, "Sister Ning? What Sister Ning?"

Judging from the tone, it seems that the little uncle doesn't know that it was Sister Ning who fell into the arms of the Crown Prince of Western Chu?

Yes, if he knew, I, the culprit, would have been in great trouble long ago. How could I stand here peacefully?

Princess Yunheng's mind was working as fast as ever, as she broke out in a cold sweat. "I... when I sneaked out of the palace to play, I met a good friend who shared the same interests with me, and we became sisters."

Glancing back and forth between Princess Yunheng and the woman in Ye Wuque's arms, Xiao Jinxuan continued to ask, "What's your sister Ning's name and where does she live?"

Princess Yunheng swallowed hard and was about to give up her story.

His little uncle had a pair of eyes as sharp as torches and could see through everything. He couldn't lie in front of him at all!

Not to mention Princess Yunheng was nervous, Xie Zhuoning was even more nervous than her.

Seeing that he could no longer conceal the truth, Ye Wuque slowly spoke, "This must be Princess Yunheng of Daye. I'm sorry, I don't know where your sister Ning is. I only have a new family member here, named Xu Cao'er."

"Xu...Cao'er?" Princess Yunheng's mouth twitched.

This name is so sloppy, it sounds like it was made up on the spot!

Ye Wuque pinched Xie Zhuoning's face and said, "Come, Cao'er, say hello to His Royal Highness Prince Xuan and Princess Yunheng."

Xie Zhuoning stared at him, his teeth clenched and veins throbbing.

I knew this guy had bad intentions and was trying to kill her in various ways!

He had wanted to take her away as a prey but failed, and she had even knocked him unconscious with a stick. Given this guy's vengeful nature, she should have known that he would not let her go so easily.

He would slowly torture her, making her live a life worse than death, and then enjoy watching her in agony!

"Look, you're still shy." Ye Wuque gathered his wide robe and not only did he not let Xie Zhuoning go, but he covered her even more tightly.

"My little beauty is a little timid. I will apologize for her crime. I hope you will forgive me."

The tone is so gentle and doting that it seems capable of drowning a person.

Princess Yunheng looked at the scene with a complicated expression, wailing in her heart, and wished she could scream and run out the door immediately.

What is this?

Clearly Sister Ning was just pulled by her to join in the fun, but in the blink of an eye, she became the favorite concubine of the crown prince of another country!

But she didn't dare to say a word at this moment, and could only laugh awkwardly, "Haha, it seems that this princess has recognized the wrong person. Then I won't disturb you all, goodbye."

Having said that, without waiting for anyone to say anything, she immediately slipped away.

It can be said that we come and go in a hurry.

After she walked out the door, she turned her head to look inside the house and clenched her fists.

"Sister Ning, I'm sorry. I'll come back to pick you up after the young uncle leaves."

Inside the house, Ye Wuque raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Jinxuan, "When the delegation leaves Daye, I will take the little beauty to the government office to change her household registration. At the moment, I just want to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Your Highness Prince Xuan has been staying here, don't you want to stay and watch?"

He played with Xie Zhuoning's hair, and said in a romantic and dissolute tone, "I don't mind, but I'm afraid that the little beauty will be angry."

Xie Zhuoning: "..."

How come such a good person has such a dog mouth?

Will he die if he speaks nicely?

Xiao Jinxuan glanced deeply at the person in his arms and said, "No need."

He raised the corner of his robe and turned away.

Almost at the same time when everyone left, Xie Zhuoning pinched Ye Wuque hard and jumped up.

Her face was ashen, and she bit her cheek, "You did it on purpose, didn't you? You almost killed me!"

Ye Wuque blinked his eyes, and although he was full of evil intentions, he pretended to be innocent. "When did I ever harm you? I can't even wait to love you."

Xie Zhuoning rolled his eyes to the sky, and he was too lazy to argue with him about these trivial matters.

Taking a deep breath, she said, "Ye Wuque, how about we make a deal?"

Originally, she still didn't plan to have any interaction with this guy in this life, but now that she has fallen into his hands, she can only rely on herself to fight for a glimmer of hope.

"Oh?" The man supported his chin with one hand, leaned forward, and looked at her with a smile, "Tell me about it."

Xie Zhuoning said calmly, "I know why you came to Daye."

He is the adopted son of the current emperor of Western Chu, and his mother once served the previous emperor. His identity is sensitive and special, and he is widely criticized in Western Chu.

In addition, the King of Chu has several biological princes, and many people want to pull him down from the throne of crown prince.

"Now that conflicts have broken out repeatedly on the border between Western Chu and Northern Qi, your court is divided into those who advocate peace and those who advocate war."

"And you are the main fighter!"

When Ye Wuque was sent to Northern Qi as a hostage, he suffered many inhuman tortures there. He must settle the score.

But he was afraid that once the two countries went to war, Daye would take advantage of the chaos and gain an advantage.

That is why he took the initiative to come here and sign a peace letter with Daye during this diplomatic mission.

In his previous life, he was received by the Crown Prince Xiao Bicheng.

The two countries reached a peace agreement openly, but they also secretly joined forces.

Xiao Bicheng promised to help Ye Wuque during the war between Western Chu and Northern Qi, on the condition that Ye Wuque fully supported him in inheriting the throne.

Prince Yong and Xiao Bicheng argued over the reception of the diplomatic envoys, all in a vain attempt to see who could gain the support of Western Chu.

"Since you know my name is Xie Zhuoning, you should know that I am the daughter of Xie Ting, the commander of the Zhenbei Army. When Western Chu and Northern Qi go to war, my father can help you to control some of Northern Qi's troops, and your chances of winning will be much greater."

Hundreds of thousands of Zhenbei troops were stationed at Beiguan. Even if they did not deploy a single soldier, they were still a threat to Northern Qi.

"That sounds good..." Ye Wuque thought thoughtfully, "But why don't I just cooperate with your Daye's crown prince?"

Marquis Zhenyang is loyal to Prince Daye and cooperates with him. He is better than a little girl like her, right?

Xie Zhuoning said, "First, my father is loyal to the prince because I am the designated princess consort. Once my engagement with the prince is annulled, he will naturally no longer be loyal to the prince."

"Secondly, the condition for the prince to cooperate with you is that you help him ascend the throne. Prince Yong is very powerful. Even if the prince is legitimate, it will be very difficult for you to help him ascend the throne. But I am different. I just need you to do me a small favor."

Ye Wuque's eyes changed color, "Prince Daye wants to break off the engagement with you?"

well?

Xie Zhuoning's train of thought was interrupted.

No, I have been speaking so eloquently for quite some time, but did he hear the main point of my words clearly?

She sighed and explained, "It's not him who wants to break up with me, it's me who wants to break up with him."