The Seventh Prince quickly replied, "Your Majesty, we dare not judge what Xuanxuan talked about with him. If this monster goes back on his word in the future, we will also be at great risk!"

King Xiyan glanced at the five kings and asked, "What do you think?"

The five princes bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice! I think... it is more worthwhile to sacrifice one person to ensure the eternal prosperity of Xiyan in the future generations!"

As soon as he said this, Xiao Yao could no longer sit still. She put the cup down heavily, stood up and said loudly: "Fifth Prince, don't forget that the Qingqiu Master was captured for the sake of the people of Xiyan! Aren't you afraid that the people of the world will be disappointed by doing this?! Moreover, Tu Shanjing is my future son-in-law of Haoling. My mother died on the battlefield for Xiyan, and now he is going to be sacrificed. Is this your way of expressing gratitude?! If anyone wants to touch him, ask yourself first whether you can bear the wrath of Xiyan and the whole country of Haoling?!"

Every word was so powerful that it left everyone present speechless, and it also seemed to strike at my heart.

At this moment, my heart was beating so violently that I could no longer tell whether it was hers or mine.

I felt like I couldn't even see Tu Shanjing's expression clearly anymore.

I had been trying my best to run around and plan, but now I was facing the shock of power as never before. She was a noble princess, and it turned out that she and Tu Shanjing were together, so they could give him long-term protection, which was better than me running around and often being stretched to the limit and unable to defend myself.

Xuanxuan, Xiangliu and Fenglong seemed to be shocked as well and stopped what they were doing.

King Xiyan also paused for a while, but after all, he had seen a lot, so he coughed and said, "Xiaoyao, don't be impatient. Why is a girl so angry? Aren't we still talking?"

Xiaoyao sat down angrily and drank the wine in the glass.

At this time, Feng Long also stood up, bowed, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I dare to say that Tu Shanjing saved the people of my city of Chenyi, and I am his close friend. It is absolutely impossible for me to watch him die! Please think twice!"

King Xiyan nodded to signal him to stay calm, and then asked Guifang Duan: "Chief Guifang, I remember... your Guifang clan also didn't take sides?"

Gui Fangduan had already colluded with us, and now he said what had been arranged in advance: "Your Majesty, it is true. We only accept missions, and we will listen to whoever offers the highest price. Although Chenrong's army is poor, Lord Xiangliu has collected many rare treasures from the deep sea, some of which are just rare items that we can ask Jintian to forge weapons, so..."

What this means is, don't doubt why Chen Rongjun, who is so poor that he always has to eat porridge, can afford to hire a top killer, and don't try to buy off the Guifang family with ordinary money. If you have the ability, you can do it yourself.

King Xiyan looked at me and said, "So, if we want Guifang to stop, the key lies with Miss Lanxiang?"

I stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to use the last promise to persuade Gui Fangduan to stop, but the condition is that Master Qingqiu must be safe and sound. Moreover, I do not trust the Fifth and Seventh Kings, and I want to make the last wish into Gui Fangduan's three wishes to obey His Majesty Xuanxuan."

This is the part we haven't rehearsed before. When Gui Fangduan heard it, he waved his hands repeatedly: "No way! You are too cunning! Your last wish made me listen to His Highness Xuan, and then His Highness Xuan's last wish made me listen to the three wishes of His Majesty the Five Kings... If you make a circle of your Xiyan City, wouldn't it make me a sword in your hands forever? I won't do it! The most I can agree to His Highness Xuan to kill three people."

I raised an eyebrow at him and he tilted his head slightly, as if he understood that my words were not for the real purpose.

Seeing that Xuan was about to get the military support of Gui Fangduan, if Tu Shanjing was released, it would be his contribution to the peace talks, he saved Fenglong's Chenyi City, and he also wanted to send Xiangliu and others back to their homeland, the five kings finally realized that the situation was not good, slammed the table and shouted: "Xuan! What are you thinking?! Are you trying to take over the position by using your merits?!"

His roar startled many people from their dreams, and the Seventh Prince and Xuan's two younger brothers glanced over with hatred.

Xuanxuan bowed calmly and said, "Grandpa, I was only ordered to go and rescue them. Now that the siege has been lifted, my mission is also completed. As for how to end it, I just made a suggestion. It is still up to you, Grandpa, to make the decision."

When talking about suggestions, he couldn't help but glance at Tu Shanjing.

Fortunately, everyone was thinking with their heads down at this time, and no one paid attention to his little look.

At this time, King Xiyan started coughing, and the servant beside him hurried to stroke his back.

When he stopped coughing, he waved his hand and said, "Let me think about it! Let's start the meal! We have been drinking wine for a long time without any food. We will be drunk in a short time."

I know that his hesitation is not just about the issue of Chenrong Mountain, but also about the issue of the future monarch of Xiyan, so it is difficult for him to make a decision for the time being and he needs to think about it.

The palace servants received the order and brought in the dishes in a stream.

But no one had the heart to eat and drink. Everyone had their own thoughts, and the food tasted like chewing wax.

At this time, Yue Liang seemed to recognize me, and suggested with a sly smile: "Your Majesty, although this maid from Tushan Mansion has a low status, she is a wonderful person who can compose a poem in seven steps! Why not let her sing a song to liven up the atmosphere?"

I was complaining in my heart, what a fool! You have failed twice in this matter and still don't learn your lesson, do you only remember the food but not the punishment?! What I know this time is just a romantic sentiment and can't be used in such a serious occasion, right?! After singing, are you going to turn the tables and accuse me of disturbing the solemn banquet with my lewd music?

Tu Shanjing looked at me when he heard this. In order not to be exposed, he had not spoken a word since he entered the palace except for greeting and greeting. At this moment, his eyes spoke a thousand words, flooding Jinshan.

Without waiting for King Xiyan to express his opinion, I simply stood up and said openly: "Thanks to your love, Your Highness, I dare to perform my humble performance. It was because Your Highness forced me to sing a song before, and I was so good at it. But when I met you, you wanted me to sing again and again, and I didn't get tired of it."

Yue Liang blushed: "Nonsense! When did I force you...?!"

Shi Ran beside him seemed to be in a very interesting mood, hiding behind his brother to watch the fun.

I didn't answer him, but started singing: "When I left, the willow trees were swaying. Now I come back, it's raining and snowing.*"

Shi Ran exclaimed, "Good!" and praised, "It's so touching and meaningful. The little girl's thoughts about her lover go straight to my heart!"

Seeing that he had not changed his ways, I ignored him and continued singing: "I walk slowly, thirsty and hungry. My heart is filled with sorrow, but no one understands my grief."

Shi Ran asked curiously, "You miss your lover. Does he live far away? How come you feel hungry even when you are walking?"

His father couldn't bear to listen any longer and shouted angrily, "Shut up!"

King Xiyan stared at me with his old but sharp eyes: "This song definitely doesn't sound like it's about missing a lover. It seems to have a deeper meaning. Why don't you tell me about it, Miss Lanxiang?"

*Quoted from Xiaoya Caiwei.

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