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Helian Manqiu leaned back in her chair with a charming smile on her face as she looked at Duan Zhanchen, "There's no need to be nervous. I only sent a small gift to Duke Ming to calm your subordinates down. Don't make any more fuss, I'll make you lose face."

Duan Zhanchen glared fiercely at Helian Manqiu and said, "Everyone shut up. Why are you all so nervous when uncle Zhenbei dares to come alone?"

The footsteps stopped outside the tent, and the general said, "Your Highness, please allow this general to take this person down first, and let him kneel before Your Highness to answer."

"Haha …"

Helian Manqiu laughed derisively, "It seems that the recent small lessons are not enough to make His Highness' underlings take it for granted. Do you think that I, Zhenbei, can be taken by the left or right?"

"All of you shut up and retreat!"

The general outside was breathing heavily, seemingly unwilling to accept this outcome. He wanted to say something, but someone pulled him away and whispered something into his ear.

"What are you doing here?"

Staring at Helian Manqiu, Duan Zhan Chen suddenly turned his head and squeezed out two words from between his teeth, "Monster!"

"Thank you, Yu Xiang. I haven't seen you for a long time, why are you so cold?" Your Highness is a believer, so according to the agreement between me and you, you followed the rules of the bet, and thus, you are worthy of your admiration. "

Hearing this, Duan Zhan Chen gritted his teeth and tightly pursed his lips. He then raised his head and stared at the ceiling of the tent, not saying a single word. He thought that as long as he ignored Helian Manqiu, he would not be involved.

"Duan Zhan Chen …."

Helian Manqiu softly called out. She gave a faint, soft smile. "Last time, I mentioned to you that food can be exchanged for fine iron. Have you thought about it?"

"Don't even think about it!"

Duan Zhan Chen stared coldly at Helian Manqiu and sneered as he placed his hand on the table, "Demoness, don't think that just because you've entered this prince's army that you can safely leave. Now that you are in my army, can you still go back? "

"If a noble person were to personally send you off, you might not necessarily be unable to go back. Originally, I came here to discuss important matters with you. "

"Hmph, don't you dare say that you are willing to agree to the conditions of the crown prince, and that you are willing to give up the middle ground and join forces with me."

"Would you believe me if I said that?"

"No way!"

As the two of them were arguing, sounds of noise suddenly came from outside. Duan Zhenchen furiously said, "Who dares to make a ruckus outside this prince's tent? Are you tired of living?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, it was Duke Ming who came here to pay his respects to Your Highness, forcing his way in."

Duan Zhan Chen glanced at Helian Manqiu and knew that the Duke Ming must be here for the sake of Helian Manqiu. Helian Manqiu smiled and said: "Since you have come, please come in. I am also very curious to see what kind of person this Duke Ming is."

"This is my camp, Duke Ming is nothing. Men, tell him that the prince has already rested and told him to leave. If he dares to make such a ruckus again, kick him out!"

"Your Highness, you are quite awe-inspiring. This King has heard of Uncle Zhenbei's arrival and has not seen him for a long time. That's why I came here so that I could take a look at Uncle Zhenbei's peerless beauty." Why should Your Highness keep people at arm's length? There are some things Your Highness is unwilling to do, so why not let This King do it for you? "

A slightly hoarse and gloomy voice sounded out from not far away from the tent.

Duan Zhanchen abruptly stood up as killing intent flashed in the depths of his eyes. He didn't expect that his subordinates would allow Duke Ming to enter.

Closing his eyes, he tightened his fists: "Helian Qingyu, you shouldn't have come!"

"If I want to come, I'll come. If I want to leave, I'll leave. Whoever wants to keep me here might not be able to pay the price!"

"Your Highness, please forgive me, but since Uncle Zhen is already here, we absolutely cannot let him go." Since His Highness was hesitant, why not let Duke Ming take action? This was an internal conflict within the Great Hengkong Empire, so His Highness could only watch from the sidelines. "When this matter is concluded, this general is willing to accept the punishment given by His Highness, and will allow you to do as you please."

A cold voice without a single trace of emotion came from the entrance of the tent. Hearing this voice, Duan Zhan Chen's face turned cold as he remained silent.

"Men, invite Duke Ming in."

As the person outside the tent spoke, Duke Ming walked over with his men and stared at the interior of the tent.

Duan Zhan Chen stood behind his table, coldly staring at Duke Ming and his men. Outside the tent, the four janissaries that Helian Manqiu had brought with her did not move an inch and no one paid any attention to them.

He lazily leaned against the chair, slightly raising his eyes to look at Duke Ming, his lips carrying a trace of mocking and haughty smile. Did this Duke Ming want her to stay here?

She actually wanted to invite this Duke Ming to take over.

These fresh and humble elite soldiers were hired by Duke Ming to assist Duke Ming in suppressing the murderer of his father, the traitor, and to clear the name of the King's side. If Duke Ming was taken by her and brought into the middle of the pass, the fresh elite soldiers would have no legitimate reason to stay here.

Duke Ming walked in with large strides, and his gaze landed on Helian Manqiu. "How dare you, Helian Qingyu, not kowtow when you see this duke?"

"Why should I give you a gift?" In this uncle's opinion, you should kneel in front of me and kowtow. "

Duke Ming laughed coldly and raised his hand to stop the person behind him from coming forward: "Helian Qingyu, you should know who this duke is. Even now, you are still so stubborn with your words. Could it be that you have been doted upon by the crown prince, and are willing to be his subordinate, do anything for him? "

Helian Manqiu did not react to these words, but Duan Zhanchen found it difficult to suppress the anger in his heart.

"Duke Ming, don't forget your status and position. These words are the words of a rogue city man. How can you just say them like that?"

Duke Ming could not help but blush and felt awkward for a moment. He saw that Helian Manyun did not seem to be angry at his words. His lips curled up as he looked at Li Yao with a mocking smile. He felt even more uncomfortable.

"Your Highness, now that the moon is white and the wind is clear, why don't you go out and admire the moon?" This King and Zhenbei met for the first time and heard of Zhenbei's great name. This King is willing to use Your Highness's territory to chat with Zhenbei all night long. "

Duan Zhan Chen understood the meaning behind Wise King's words. He wanted to ask him to make a move against Zhenbei after leaving, so that Zhenbei would remain here.

"I don't remember that I have such a good relationship with Duke Ming. Compared to him, I have been friends for a long time. The reason why I'm here today is to visit my old friends." Duan Zhan Chen wondered, who exactly was this place exactly? "Who has the final say?"

Her glass-like eyes were brighter than the stars in the sky outside the tent as she smiled at Duan Zhanchen.

Duan Zhanchen coldly snorted and proudly raised his head high, "Uncle Zhenbei is my esteemed guest and Duke Ming has already seen him. If you have anything to say, just say it." If there is nothing else to say, then Brother Crown Prince is looking forward to the day and has been yearning for so long. In place of Brother Crown Prince, I invite Uncle Bei to come to the royal court as a guest! "

After hearing what Duan Zhan said, Helian Man's smile became even more captivating. Her gaze landed on Duke Ming's face.

"If the prince really can invite Uncle Zhen to meet His Highness the crown prince in the royal court, then this king naturally has nothing to say. This king is only afraid that His Highness will be soft-hearted and Uncle Zhen will be crafty, afraid that this person will take advantage of His Highness." If Your Highness captures Zhenbei and sends him to the royal court, I am willing to escort you. "

Duan Zhan Chen extended his hand and grabbed Helian Manqiu's wrist. Helian Manqiu did not resist and allowed him to pull her into his embrace. His iron pincers tightly wrapped around her.

"Helian Qingyu, now this prince wishes to invite you to the King's Court for a talk. If you truly wish to join forces with me and raise our forces, you can also immediately order the opening of the city gates to welcome this prince into the city and receive his troops. If that's not the case, then this prince can only invite you to the royal court to meet my royal father and the crown prince. "

"The reason why I've come here tonight was to express my sincerity in welcoming you to enter the Middle Level. There is no need for you to be so suspicious."

With a faint smile on his face and eyes that were like spring water, he dug a huge pit tonight!

The one who was about to be tricked was Duan Zhan Chen, and the one who was about to be tricked was Duke Ming!

"Oh, you came here tonight to personally welcome this prince into Qiankun Pass, and offer it to me?"

Duan Zhan Chen stared suspiciously at Helian Manqiu, thinking that he had heard wrongly.

Leaning on Duan Zhan Chen's chest, Helian Manqiu stretched lazily and said carelessly: "I didn't mind coming here to greet you personally to prevent your suspicions, how could you be so suspicious? "Duan Zhanchen, it's not like you and I have been friends for a long time, even when we made the agreement that day, we didn't slack off in the slightest." I treat you like this, and I don't want you to repay me like this. "

"Why are you willing to take up the matter with me?"

"When a great man is alive, he will win a name in history and accomplish great deeds. Duan Shiyan's conditions, let me very moved, think I was originally the last of the people, after the survival. Both my father and the military state were killed by the current government. Do you think I would be willing to serve my father and kill my enemies? "

Helian Manqiu pushed Duan Zhan Chen away. Duan Zhan Chen stared blankly at Helian Manqiu. He was still holding onto Helian Manqiu's wrist, but the strength of his grip was incomparably gentle.

"Why can't I just split the earth and become a marquis? He even obtained a piece of the Great Hengkong Empire, without even needing to look at anyone's face? In this way, I can take revenge for my father's actions in the military region and establish myself in this world! "

"Is Qing Yu's words sincere?"

"If you're sincere, why don't I go take a look? Now that the gates to the Middle Pass are open to you, and I am in your hands, what is His Highness afraid of? "

Duan Zhan Chen clenched Helian Manqiu's wrist and suddenly let out a loud laugh. "You are right. With you in my hands, what is there to be afraid of?" The Emperor of Great Hengkong and you have a feud over the murder of your father. I have also heard that the Crown Prince has been disrespectful to you. It is as if there is no place for you to be loyal to the best of your abilities in such a disorderly and disorderly government.

"Just as you said, it's not a waste of my life!"

Helian Manqiu laughed out loud as she grabbed onto Duan Zhan Chen's arm side by side and arrogantly said, "How could I ask for a throne to bow down and bow down to an official!"

"Well said. In that case, I will go with you to take a look."

"Your Highness, please wait. If Uncle Zhen is sincere, then please send someone to lead me, a fresh and low elite soldier, to accept you as my guest." However, since the Crown Prince has spoken, he must be speaking the truth. We shall act in accordance to the letter that the Crown Prince sent to us. "

"Even so, this will prevent the Fifth Prince's subordinates from having any suspicions. Duan Toyan thought that I was being disingenuous. But now, I don't know who will be able to replace the fifth prince and take over. "