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Rather than keeping secrets for that behind-the-scenes figure who deserves a thousand cuts, it is far better to be loyal to Your Highness! If I could board Your Highness's ship of thieves, wouldn't that be a fortune?!
The more Shui Laohu thought about it, the more excited he became, and his tone no longer trembled: Yes, I will answer honestly! I have been blind to the truth! Had I known it was Your Highness's ship, I would never have dared to act against you.
I am truly loyal to Da Qian and to you, Your Highness! I genuinely do not know who that behind-the-scenes person is. They are very cautious and only sent an old steward and that steward's confidant to us. Usually, it is that steward's confidant who contacts us pirates; the steward rarely shows himself.
I do know where that steward lives—it's in Xia City! Your Highness, I can lead you there; I'm quite familiar with the area!
Xu Lie clapped his hands and chuckled lightly: Good, I will remember your contribution. A Gang, take him out to capture people; make sure they are alive.
Shui Laohu was almost laughing at Kai Zhen now, hurriedly flattering and thanking him. Before he could express much gratitude, A Gang had already taken him out.
Xu Lie sensed the camera was about to follow him and secretly exercised his actor privileges to keep it rolling for a moment longer: Old Song, please discreetly go out and tell A Gang.
After capturing the target, bring that pirate leader to the marketplace for public execution. I promised him he could redeem himself through merit, but unfortunately, no amount of merit can cover up the many crimes he has committed.
Yes. Song Qiao respectfully left. Xu Lie's contradictory orders greatly satisfied the audience.
【Good, good, good! I almost thought this pirate would survive. The Second Prince is impressive; he really knows how to handle things.】
【What a character! The logic is sound—he promised redemption for his crimes, but his sins are too great. Hahaha, this is hilarious!】
【That Shui Laohu went from trembling in fear to pledging loyalty; I can't wait to see his expression when he's questioned at the marketplace.】
Seeing that the bullet comments were praising him and successfully boosting audience goodwill, Xu Lie finally felt at ease and allowed the camera to leave.
With Song Qiao and A Gang handling matters, Xu Lie felt reassured.
In just a few moments over tea, Shui Laohu had already met his end at the marketplace. The steward and his confidant from the behind-the-scenes figure were also brought back.
There was no need for any questioning; upon seeing this steward, memories of the Second Prince automatically surfaced—this was indeed Zhao Jue’s steward from the Minister of Revenue's household.
As a reminder, character memories would automatically surface when needed without Xu Lie exhausting himself to recall them.
The housekeeper of Minister of Revenue Zhao Jue had previously served as his errand runner, visiting various places to deliver messages, and even had some connections with the Second Prince.
When Xu Lie faced him directly, the housekeeper had already given up any hope and simply knelt down, repeatedly bowing his head. He had resigned himself to his fate and did not utter a single word in defense.
The housekeeper's confidant, however, was not so loyal. Upon realizing he was in the presence of the Second Prince, he immediately confessed everything without hesitation. This included their involvement in training pirates for Minister of Revenue Zhao Jue, plundering merchant ships, and even engaging in overseas smuggling of salt and other goods to reap high profits. He disclosed everything without holding back.
The more Xu Lie listened, the more amused he became, his smile widening unconsciously. Minister of Revenue Zhao Jue? How interesting!
In that moment, a better idea sparked in his mind: it was intriguing to think of a high-ranking Minister of Revenue Zhao Jue diligently managing maritime affairs while ultimately hiding all the wealth at the end of the sea. If people wanted it, they would spontaneously go searching for it—wasn’t this a perfect way to promote exploration? Old Song, A Gang, what do you think? Isn’t this proposition quite enticing?
Could it better entice people's greed and lead them to venture out to sea? Song Qiao and A Gang exchanged bewildered glances, completely unable to follow their prince's extraordinary train of thought.
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