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Melan Prince was threatened and found himself speechless, while the Minister of Public Affairs stepped in to advocate for him, trying to assert the prince's authority in hopes that Princess Zhulan would back down.
Although Princess Zhulan was also of royal blood, her disregard for familial ties and palace laws was ruthless. Once the news spread, Princess Zhulan would immediately face repercussions, including a potential charge of treason. Anyone associated with her would also suffer the consequences.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Minister of Works, I almost forgot about you. And you're Melan Prince's uncle. Your relationship transcends politics, conspiring together—aren't you discussing how to deal with Prince Kaoran?"
Princess Zhulan did not yield at all; she even used the same tactic as Minister of Works, directly placing the blame on him.
Upon hearing this, both Melan Prince and Minister of Works were taken aback, their faces showing signs of shock. It was true that Melan Prince and Minister of Works were uncle and nephew, but they were not above engaging in such activities in this setting.
Kalan Prince was aware of this information; he simply chose to ignore Melan Prince, perhaps not considering him a threat at all. However, if someone were to whisper in his ear and slander him, the outcome could be unpredictable.
At that moment, a figure suddenly rolled into action, moving as swiftly as a rat or a fox, directly approaching Minister of Works and taking him hostage.
"What do you want?" Minister of Works asked in terror, realizing he had been captured by Lian Dashuang, a gleaming sword pressed against his neck—any slight movement could lead to bloodshed.
Lian Dashuang acted decisively without hesitation. He understood that Minister of Works was a stumbling block that could disrupt the negotiations between Princess Zhulan and Melan Prince. This person had to be dealt with, so Lian Dashuang took action.
"Stop!" Melan Prince's face flushed red with anger and shame. He was furious at Princess Zhulan for her merciless actions and felt ashamed that a mere child had managed to take control over him and the Minister of Works, both prominent figures.
The young man before them appeared to be only in his teens but clearly possessed the skills of a trained Qi Master, someone not easily dealt with. If things went wrong, it could very well cost Minister of Works his life.
Though Minister of Works was related to Melan Prince, if he were to die in the prince's residence, it would look like an unfortunate accident. No matter how many excuses Melan Prince could muster, it wouldn't clear his name.
If Kalan Prince sent someone to investigate later and discovered that he and Minister of Works had been indulging themselves instead of attending to state affairs, it would be disastrous. The scandal would spread far and wide, leaving no amount of justification sufficient to escape disgrace.
"Princess Zhulan, you have quite the strategy. Fine, I concede," said Melan Prince, after a long silence finally admitting defeat at the hands of Princess Zhulan.
It was indeed frustrating for Melan Prince. Despite his abilities, he found no opportunity to showcase them before being bested by Princess Zhulan. It felt like an ill-fated start.
"In truth, I am not afraid to confront Prince Kaoran, but taking risks without certainty is not my style. That's why I've been holding back. I do have considerable power within the Underground City, which now seems necessary."
With this statement, it was clear that he possessed strength; he had merely concealed it due to the oppressive force from Kalan Prince.
Upon hearing this, Princess Zhulan's expression brightened instantly as she exclaimed, "Indeed, Melan Prince, you are a wise man who knows when to yield. From now on, we are in this together—sharing both glory and misfortune. I hope you will keep your promise."
"Princess Zhulan" said, mainly because she was worried about "Melan Prince." If he turned against her midway and did something detrimental to her, it would truly be disastrous. Therefore, it was good to verbally remind him.
"Princess Zhulan" and "Melan Prince" formed an alliance to deal with "Kalan Prince." They were like grasshoppers on the same rope; a slight misstep would lead to mutual destruction, and no one could escape.
Thus, in order to ensure a better future for herself and to soar high, they needed to unite sincerely and put their resources into action rather than just talking about it.
"What are you saying, Princess? Do you not trust me? Hmph, a gentleman's word is his bond. When have I, Melan, ever let anyone off the hook?" "Melan Prince" replied disdainfully, his tone slightly contemptuous.
"Hehe, that's better. 'Melan Prince,' don't take my words to heart; after all, we are still siblings. Now then, Brother Wang, I plan to settle accounts with the 'War Minister.' That person who raided my princess's residence and killed countless of my loyal followers deserves punishment," "Princess Zhulan" said calmly.
She had been away from "Yushan Kingdom" for some time, and before "Kalan Prince" prepared to usurp the throne, he had already taken action against many people, including "Princess Zhulan's" residence. Although it was not publicly sealed off, it had been secretly controlled long ago, leaving "Princess Zhulan" homeless.
Moreover, "Kalan Prince" had ordered the assassination of many of "Princess Zhulan's" people, most of whom were her loyal servants. The one behind this was none other than the "War Minister," which made "Princess Zhulan" hate him deeply.
Upon hearing this, "Melan Prince" pursed his lips and asked, "How does the princess plan to deal with him?"
"Melan Prince" was aware of the secret raid on her residence. However, at that time everyone was focused on their own issues; he couldn't even take care of himself, so how could he manage "Princess Zhulan's" affairs?
"The 'War Minister' built a large military camp deep in the 'Southwest Mountain' to assist 'Kalan Prince' in successfully ascending the throne. There are about seventy to eighty thousand troops stationed there, claiming to have a force of one hundred fifty thousand. I know this roughly but lack detailed information. My people cannot gather more intelligence because it is all top secret. 'Prince Kaoran' began secretly constructing the military camp several months ago; he is truly cunning," "Princess Zhulan" explained.
"Melan Prince" nodded and replied solemnly, "I know about this as well, but I'm not very clear on the details either. Just like your situation; it's all classified information that outsiders generally wouldn't know. What I do know is that this secret military camp is only about twenty miles from 'Underground City.' It can send reinforcements within a quarter of an hour. One hundred thousand troops can arrive at the borders within an hour."
"Kalan Prince," being scheming and calculating, had started secretly building the military camp in the deep mountains of 'Southwest Mountain' months ago for his ascension plans. All troops dispatched for war were stationed there.
Within a quarter of an hour, reinforcements could reach 'Underground City,' and one hundred thousand troops could press forward within an hour—overcoming mountains and cutting off water supplies as needed.
"Less than twenty miles away? That's so close," "Princess Zhulan" exclaimed in surprise. The audacity of "Kalan Prince" was astonishing; he dared to establish a military camp less than twenty miles from 'Underground City' in 'Southwest Mountain' and secretly station troops there—truly reckless.
'Southwest Mountain' is a famous mountain not far from 'Underground City,' stretching for hundreds of miles with vast forests as far as the eye can see. If a military camp were quietly established inside, who would know?
"I want to find the mastermind behind that secret military camp—the 'War Minister.' I will not let him go," "Princess Zhulan" declared fiercely.
"Melan Prince" blinked as if recalling something and said, "'War Minister' is not so easy to deal with; he has 'Death Warriors' protecting him at all times—solid as a fortress. He is also a formidable 'Qi Master,' with personal strength ranking among the top of the 'Six Ministries.' Moreover, as far as I know, 'War Minister' has been staying in 'Southwest Mountain' these days and rarely returns home to 'Underground City' or attends court sessions. He probably won't leave the military camp easily unless summoned by 'Prince Kaoran.'"
"It seems that things are indeed a bit tricky, but that doesn't mean I can't handle him. It's not impossible to go among the thousands of troops, but it seems that Melan Prince will have to make a personal trip. I need your help."
After a long silence, Princess Zhulan finally spoke, clearly having thought of a way to deal with War Minister, but she needed Melan Prince's cooperation.
"Huh? You need me to cooperate? What can I do to help?" Melan Prince asked in surprise.
"Just a visit. All you need to do is personally go to the military camp where the War Minister is and meet him. Hehe, Melan Prince, with your talents and virtues, you are undoubtedly the most gifted among my siblings. It couldn't be more suitable for you to take on this role as a guest," Princess Zhulan said with a cheerful smile.
Melan Prince moistened his lips with his tongue and did not deny Princess Zhulan's words. He was indeed the most talented among the many princes and princesses of the Yushan Royal Family, often composing poetry and painting, even creating his own set of lyrical forms.
So, when it came to being a guest, especially to deal with the difficult War Minister, this task fell squarely on Melan Prince.
"But how can I meet War Minister? That true minister has profound martial arts skills and can sense someone's aura from hundreds of steps away. He is also in the military camp surrounded by thousands of troops; how can I easily approach him? I understand that the princess is currently in a difficult position, but am I not in one too? I'm afraid that sending an invitation will only bring trouble like confiscation of property or worse."
Melan Prince expressed his concerns.
The War Minister, having experienced countless battles, was adept at identifying schemes and plots. As a martial arts Qi Master, he had deep cultivation and could perceive someone's aura from hundreds of steps away, making it nearly impossible for an ordinary person to get close to him.
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