"Star Tower."

"what?"

Jiang Zhili was stunned. "This is a powerful underworld organization. Why did the prince suddenly mention it? Could it be that——"

Helan Jue nodded: "I am the one behind Xingchen Pavilion."

Jiang Zhili was so surprised that he lost his voice. He really didn't know what to say. To describe his feeling when he heard the news, the only word was astonishment.

If you think about it carefully, the fame of Xingchen Pavilion really rose in the few years after Helan Jue retired from the battlefield.

Despite being seriously poisoned and injured on the battlefield, which was so dangerous, and then having his military power taken away, Helan Jue was able to recover and secretly built up such a powerful underworld force that spread all over the Southern Dynasty. It is unknown to what extent he has infiltrated over the years.

The more Jiang Zhili thought about it, the more frightened he became. A disabled prince who didn't care about anyone had actually been secretly observing the changes in the court and even knew many unknown things.

If he really wanted to stir up trouble, the political situation would have been unstable long ago.

Fortunately, Helan Jue did not have such intention.

When Jiang Zhili had almost digested it, Helan Jue continued, "Whether it's Helan Yun or Helan Cheng, they can't even dream of touching Jiang Xu. I will protect him, and..."

"I have planned to mention my marriage to Ashu to your Majesty soon."

Jiang Zhili: "Ah?"

At this point, Jiang Zhili could no longer keep up with Helan Jue's thoughts. He really couldn't react. Talking about marriage as soon as he met his elders? Was he in such a hurry?

No, it’s not entirely a question of whether to be in a hurry or not.

"How can you be sure that His Majesty will agree to this marriage?"

"He will agree," Helan Jue said calmly, but his eyes were full of determination. "The Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince have both mentioned this matter to His Majesty, but His Majesty has never expressed his opinion. Do you know why, Duke?"

Jiang Zhili once wanted to pursue a career in politics, so he could naturally understand the situation.

"The Jiang family is the imperial merchant appointed by His Majesty. They are in charge of the salt business, grain transport and many other economic lifelines of the country. Most of the national treasury comes from them. If either the Crown Prince or the Fourth Prince controls the Duke's Mansion, the current balance will be disrupted. If it gets worse, even His Majesty cannot predict the consequences. Naturally, he will not..."

Jiang Zhili suddenly paused, grasped something in a flash, and opened his eyes slightly.

Yes, financial resources like the Jiang family will be a threat to the imperial power no matter which powerful party it falls into.

But what if it falls into the hands of a lazy prince like Helan Jue who has crippled legs and no military power?

The Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince have been arguing fiercely both openly and secretly. Although His Majesty does not mention this matter openly, he must be secretly worried about Jiang Xu's whereabouts.

If the King of Dingbei spoke at this time, it would actually provide His Majesty with a way out and solve a troublesome issue.

Everyone in the court knew that His Majesty always expressed guilt verbally because of Prince Dingbei's merits and legs. Whenever there were good things, regardless of whether it was a festival or not, they would be sent to Prince Dingbei's palace like water.

What can others say even if they are jealous? He is the God of War who sacrificed himself for the Southern Dynasty! He is also the brother of His Majesty!

Therefore, as long as Prince Dingbei brings it up in front of the emperor, it doesn't matter to His Majesty whether Jiang Xu is willing or not. It would even be the best if Prince Dingbei died early due to the remaining poison in his body. Jiang Xu can only stay in Prince Dingbei's mansion, and no one can take advantage of him!

Thinking about these things, Jiang Zhili couldn't help but sneer, "Prince Dingbei is so calculating, who in the court can think of this?"

Helan Jue said: "Don't misunderstand, Duke. I am just following the trend."

Jiang Zhili took a deep breath and sighed slowly, "You have considered so much. I believe you have Xu'er in your heart, but have you considered the most important thing? How can you accompany Xu'er until old age? Even if Xu'er marries into the Dingbei Palace to avoid being fought over by the princes, let me say something disrespectful. If something unexpected happens one day, how can you expect Xu'er to survive in the palace alone?"

The King of Dingbei was poisoned by a strange Turkic poison with no antidote. Given the strange poison, how long can he live?

A great hero ended up like this. Jiang Zhili felt guilty when he said this.

But why is Helan Jue still laughing?

Jiang Zhili was at a loss. Could it be that he had suffered a great shock?

Helan Jue smiled and slowly opened his lips:

"I have found the best doctor in the world. He has worked tirelessly to treat me day and night. I am getting better now. The remaining poison will be completely gone in a few days. The doctor felt my pulse yesterday and said that I will live to be ninety-nine."

Well, if that's the case, that's great.

Jiang Zhili received too much information in one day. His mind was full of thoughts. His eyes fell on Helan Jue's legs. "What about the prince's legs?"

Helan Jue smiled again: "After I established Xingchen Pavilion, I found the ghost doctor Shen Chan from the Divine Doctor Valley, and he cured my leg."

Jiang Zhili was so shocked that he was completely speechless. By this calculation, Helan Jue's leg had been healed a few years ago, but he didn't show any sign of it. If he hadn't told him everything today, who would have thought of this?

Hiss...wait a minute.

In that case, doesn't he know a little too much now?

No matter which piece of information is leaked, it is evidence that Helan Jue has evil intentions.

This is this...

Jiang Zhili's voice became tense, and he asked tentatively: "Xu'er, do you know this?"

Helan Jue nodded, "He knows everything about me."

Jiang Zhili's eyes went dark. He was really tied up with King Dingbei and was on a pirate ship!

"If the news of your marriage to Xu'er spreads out, won't there be trouble with the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince?"

With his thoughts in a mess, Jiang Zhili didn't know what he was asking. He just asked it when he suddenly remembered it. After asking, he suddenly realized that he hadn't agreed to the marriage yet, so why was he starting to worry about such things!

So he coughed lightly and said, "I just said if, I didn't mean anything else, don't think too much about it."

Helan Jue suddenly became serious, and said, "My Lord, it is my fortune to be loved by Ah Xu. I regard him as a treasure, as the blood of my heart, and as an existence more important than my life. To save him from fear and suffering, and to make him live a peaceful and happy life, is what I wish for in this life."

He and Jiang Xu had not known each other for long, but since he came to his side, his world covered with frost and snow was like a ray of warm sunshine.

It was as if there had been a entanglement in the previous life. Since he was lucky enough to continue his life, he took it as a given and would never let go.

He wants to keep this warm sunshine.

"Helan Jue? Xunzhi?"

"What are you thinking? What shameful things did you say to my father that you can't tell me?"

The hand swaying back and forth in front of him brought Helan Jue back to his senses. He reached out and grabbed it, holding it in his palm and rubbing it carefully.

Helan Jue's eyes traced his face inch by inch, and he spoke slowly: "Well, I can't tell you."

Jiang Xu narrowed his eyes, "Is it so corny that you're embarrassed to say it?"

Helan Jue: "I won't tell you."

Damn, the more he talked about it, the more curious he became.

The cunning fox began to behave in an annoying way and was taken to a wheelchair by Helan Jue, rubbing his ears to divert his attention.

Shen Xiao, who was guarding not far away, took a glance, quickly looked away, and moved a little further away.

Choking.

He caught a glimpse of Huo Ying standing under a tree and wanted to go find the organization, but when Shen Xiao saw the obscure emotions in his eyes, he was stunned.

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