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The back gate closed with a clang.
The three women gazed at the empty courtyard, feeling a sense of melancholy wash over them. Cen Ya was somewhat worried, thinking that if they failed this time, Shopkeeper Jiang would have no choice but to leave the capital. Before departing, he would likely face various humiliations, and if it came to that, she would rather bear the shame for him.
It wasn't that Cen Ya lacked confidence; it was just that they had only three days to create a performance and train Piao Xue to compete against professional dancers who had been training for years. The difficulty of this task was akin to turning an ordinary person into a martial arts master in just three days! They would also need to write an intricate martial arts manual themselves.
Both Cen Ya and Yan Dong were deeply concerned. In contrast, Piao Xue sighed, thinking that if Jiang Han were to fail, she could personally plead with Che Chengyun to allow Jiang Han to stay in the capital. As for any price to be paid, she could help Jiang Xian bear it. Of course, Jiang Xian was a reincarnated celestial being. Who knew? Perhaps he could create a miracle!
Inside Langya Wangfu, Che Chengyun reported the situation in detail to Langya Prince, expressing his concerns: "Father, the Bing Ge Chi Jie is something you and Grandfather fought for over three generations. Are we really going to gamble it away?"
Langya Prince dismissed his worries. "If the plan succeeds, I will be the emperor. What does the honor of the Martial General Family matter then? It should be I who awards those generals; nothing compares to wearing the five-clawed Dragon Robe."
"Gambling! If we win! Let Jiang Han roll out of here and drive him out of the capital. You must keep an eye on him at all times. If you discover any forces behind him, we must strive to make contact, but first, do not show any hostility."
Langya Prince reiterated his orders and then mentioned what would happen if they lost. A cruel smile curled at the corners of his lips as he slightly raised his head and called out, "Ling Xue, come in."
The door swung open, and a White-Robed Woman stepped in gracefully. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her eyes sparkled like stars. Her face radiated beauty, and every movement she made exuded an air of coyness that was hard to resist.
Che Chengyun noticed the girl, who appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen years old. She had a slender figure and exquisite features, undeniably stunning.
He couldn't help but exclaim, "Father, this is truly a beauty beyond compare! Could she possibly be one of your concubines? It would be such a shame to send her off for selection!"
What was he thinking!
This was an adopted daughter he had taken in long ago; her parents had been killed by the people of the Xia Kingdom. It was he who raised her, taught her martial arts, and instructed her in singing and dancing. Originally, she was meant to enter the palace to keep an eye on the Empress.
Now, she could only participate in the selection; she was also from the capital.
Langya Prince spoke with ease, revealing the girl's identity before continuing, "If she loses, find a way to whip Ling Xue into submission and have her seek refuge with Jiang Han. Try to uncover all the secrets surrounding Jiang Han as much as possible!
Moreover, Ling Xue is still pure; she will be with you these days! But you are not allowed to touch her. If she loses her purity, I will break your legs."
Che Chengyun gasped in shock at his father's words. He hadn't expected such a statement from him.
However, even though the girl was beautiful, she might as well be a beautiful poison scorpion prepared for Jiang Han. It would be best for him not to get involved; otherwise, he would have to sleep with one eye open.
"Ling Xue, this is Che Chengyun, my heir. In a way, he is your elder brother," Langya Prince said. "You two should go discuss how to deal with Jiang Han." He waved his hand, signaling them to leave.
Not long after they departed, a middle-aged man entered the study. This man was Yu Canguan, one of the three Jin Jia Jiang Jun of the Xia Kingdom and also the deputy general of the border troops.
"General Yu!"
"The Jiu Gong sent you here to further discuss the third question?" Langya Prince inquired. "Have you come up with anything regarding that question? It's not too difficult; if we find someone skilled in arithmetic, they should be able to solve it!"
Langya Prince spoke slowly. If this third question couldn't stump the Empress, then their hopes would be dashed.
"Indeed," Yu Canguan replied thoughtfully. "The Jiu Gong suspects that someone is secretly supporting your Majesty."
"So what Jiu Gong means is that the third question must be answered by your Majesty on the spot!" Yu Canguan continued. "At the latest, it must be answered before dawn court. This will require your cooperation."
External pressure from the Xia Kingdom!
Internal coercion from the Langya Prince.
Only by uniting both forces can we compel Su Qianxue to respond during the morning court.
The Langya Prince pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "That can be arranged, but I want sixty percent. Furthermore, once we take action, your Xia Kingdom's border troops must lend me thirty thousand men. In return, I will train thirty thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry."
"You want to borrow thirty thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry?" Yu Canguan was taken aback.
"Langya Prince," he continued, "I remember that your royal house's elite have fallen at the hands of the Maple Forest Iron Cavalry, haven't they? Many commanders of the Maple Forest Iron Cavalry have also perished at the hands of your Langya royal family. You wish to rent them?"
The Maple Forest Iron Cavalry is the elite cavalry of the Xia Kingdom. They were named for their original training ground in a grove of maple trees, known for their stealth and unpredictability, striking like thunder. They are one of the five elite cavalry units of the Xia Kingdom.
It is precisely because of the Maple Forest Iron Cavalry's ferocity that I wish to borrow this army.
The Langya Prince's eyes glimmered with deep meaning as he looked at Yu Canguan and revealed a chilling smile.
Yu Canguan smirked; he was naturally pleased to see internal strife within the Great Zhou Dynasty. After confirming that the Langya Prince would lend his support, he took his leave!
The next day, during the morning court!
Su Qianxue smiled and said, "Jiu Gong, I have already answered your question!"
The Da Zhou Emperor confirmed, "Indeed, that is the answer."
"I have prepared an answer for the third question as well. However, it must be answered before the end of this morning court; there will be no extra time."
The Xia Kingdom's Jiu Gong spoke slowly, his words carrying an air of unrefusability.
In an instant, discussions erupted among the officials present. Led by Minister of Justice Luo Yuhua, many officials firmly stated that such conditions were too oppressive and absolutely unacceptable; if they were to answer questions, they should at least be given adequate time.
The Langya Prince's gaze shifted slightly as Minister of War Wang stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the demands from the Xia Kingdom are not unreasonable!"
In the next moment, dozens of officials decided to stand up and bow towards Su Qianxue in unison, exclaiming, "Your Majesty, we support this!"
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