"Did the wangfei invite us here today just to make us a joke?" One of the city lords had a face that was so ugly it was hard to see that water was about to come out.

She took out a bag of things and threw it on the table, "Of course not. I know that the City Lords have some opinions on me, so I've prepared a gift in advance. I hope that the City Lords will like it."

The few of them stood at the door without moving. They had no choice but to open the bag as if it were a rapprochement. Inside were the jade pendant, the woman's hairpin, and two other inconspicuous gadgets.

"What does that mean?" Hua Chengyi frowned, completely confused.

In her opinion, these were not valuable items. How could those old foxes, who had stayed in the upper echelons for such a long time, have their eyes on something like this?

Hua Chengyi didn't understand it, but those few people were very clear on it, because these things were all things that the people they treasured the most had.

"Xiao Qing Ran, what do you mean by that? Do you want to use this to threaten us? " When the emperor's gaze fell upon the jade pendant, his expression changed. He quickly took two steps forward and almost could not suppress the urge to fight Xiao Qingyi. "A dignified wangfei used such a despicable move. This old man will never surrender to you!"

"Uncle, calm down." Seeing that he was about to make a move, Zhou Zheng hurriedly stepped forward to stop him. "This could be a misunderstanding. Please don't be angry yet."

"It's a misunderstanding. She has already reached such a level. Don't you all know what she wants?" Mayor Yang was also furious, "We old fellows can't afford to mess around anymore. If it weren't for your two little father's sake, we wouldn't even be here today. How dare you join hands with outsiders to plot against us?"

No wonder this woman was late. She was taking advantage of the time when they were away to do some shady business. This kind of thinking caused everyone to feel uncertain.

There was still some distance between them and the city. Even if they rushed over here at the same time, it would still take some time. Her subordinates wouldn't be able to move fast enough, unless … This woman had already sent spies into their mansion.

Such a thought caused the several City Lords to feel a chill on their backs. Thinking about the fact that they had been unknowingly being watched by someone these past few days, how could their lingering fear be enough to describe it?

"We did not do so. City lords, do not misunderstand." Hua Chengyi hurriedly explained and then turned his pleading gaze to Xiao Qingyi.

Xiao Qingran put away the things on the table with a faint smile and arranged them one by one: "Don't worry. I only took some small things from everyone's house and didn't touch everyone's family."

Even though she said so, those few people didn't seem to believe her.

"Although I'm still young, I understand that I can't bring disaster upon my family. The reason why I took these things is just to tell all the city lords one thing, and the guards of the city lords don't seem to be very good. This way, I can be easily tricked by others."

Zhengtian sneered as he gripped the jade pendant tightly. "Heh, as long as wangfei doesn't have such thoughts, this old man thinks that others naturally wouldn't have the guts and ability to do so."

"Is the City Lord sure? "I think you're saying this too early."

"What do you mean?"

Xiao Qing Ran laughed and shook her head: "Looks like none of the city lords are paying attention to what I said earlier. Don't you find it strange all these years? It's not just you guys, other than Wei Chi, the other City Lords are the same as well.

Her words caused everyone to be shocked, including Hua Chengyi.

The first to question him was Zhou Zheng. "What you mean is that the matters of the City Lords' family are all done by Wei Chi in private …"

"No, not these City Lords." Xiao Qing Ran's gaze darkened as she shifted her gaze to Hua Chengyi: "I'm afraid you know better than I do how your father died?"

Hua Chengyi's heart sank as he felt a chill run down his spine.

If it was really as she had said, then Wei Chi had set up this trap for more than ten years.

"Impossible, this is impossible!" Zhengtian's voice changed as he shook the jade pendant in his hand. "All these years, we've only managed our own city, and we don't have any grudges with Wei Chi. There's no need for him to do that."

If Wei Chi was the emperor, then they were merely officials who paid tribute to him every year.

"He wants to guard all the cities in this place." These words came from Hua Chengyi. She gritted her teeth, her eyes slightly red.

"Hua Family's girl, you can't just randomly say these kinds of words. How can we believe them without any evidence? If that woman said that on purpose to sow discord between us, then wouldn't we have fallen into her trap? "

"Cheng Yi and I are the evidence." Zhou Zheng withdrew his eyebrows and tightened his fist: "I will call you Uncles today. The father you had with me could be considered an old friend as well. Cheng Yi and I have never told anyone about this, but now we can't speak of it anymore." Mayor Hua and my father … was killed by Wei Chi. "

"What did you say?" Zhengtian's pupils shrank, "How is that possible? Back then, your father was injured in the city, and he was injured because he couldn't bear the pressure?"

"That's right, we all knew about this at the time." The other three City Lords nodded and agreed.

"The news you heard was merely spread by someone. When you saw my father back then, he was already a corpse." Fury and killing intent seeped out of Hua Chengyi's eyes. "But I know that Daddy was killed by someone, because … I heard it myself. "

Perhaps they needed to consider Xiao Qing Ran's words, but they had no choice but to believe Hua Chengyi's words.

"I know that everyone still has their doubts, but everyone knows that Wei Chi wants to reach the border. I'm sure everyone should have known of his ambitions. Before, it was only out of consideration and without the opportunity. Since we have such a chance, why not …"

"So what if he does?" He was interrupted by Yun Yang. Helplessness could be seen from the depths of his aged eyes. "Just like I said before, our age is already old. We can no longer take the torment."

"Yeah." Mayor Yang sighed and shook his head, "Even if what you say is true, because of our relationship back then, we can only guarantee that we will remain neutral when you act. We can't promise you anything else."

"Hua family's girl, we old fellows know that you wholeheartedly want to avenge your father, but now that he is dead, we can only look ahead. I have lived longer than you and have seen through more things than you.

Hua Chengyi gritted his teeth as he said with a resolute gaze, "No, even if you all don't help, I won't let you go!"

She had been waiting for such a moment for more than ten years, so how could she give up so easily?

Those people looked at each other, unable to say what they meant.

Xiao Qing clearly understood their worries: "The various city lords feel that they have no one to rely on now and think that making a ruckus would be better than letting nature take its course. But all of you should know that those who maintain a neutral stance are the quickest people to die."

"If Wei Chi knew that we were here to settle the score privately, what do you think he would do with his temper?"

Zhengtian's heart skipped a beat and his expression immediately turned nervous. "What do you want?"

"I don't want to do anything. I've said it before, I came here to find a few people to help. Since you're here to help, I will naturally give you some things." Xiao Qingran interrupted him before that person could say anything: "Don't worry, I understand that you don't want gold, silver, and jewelry that are of average authority and power. What I'm talking about isn't material at all."

She twirled her finger as she paced back and forth in front of them. This was a psychological method that could make them relax and attract their attention. She asked, "I presume you are not unfamiliar with Liu Suifeng's name?"

When these words came out, everyone was stunned.

At first, Zhengtian was the most agitated, "You know that Divine Doctor Liu."

"Of course. In reality, he is currently in the city lord's residence. I know that you've also sent people to look for him, but coincidentally, there is a bit of a relationship between us. If I were to speak, I'm sure that he would help heal everyone." Xiao Qingxi curled her lips and pointed at her wrist with the fingers of her left hand: "I can't guarantee that there will be a result in the end, but whether or not you want to gamble on this kind of opportunity will be up to the various lords themselves."

Those people looked at each other. None of them were idiots. In this kind of situation, they had no other way.

Just as Xiao Qing Ran had said, if today's matter were to spread to Wei Chi's ears, they would definitely not have a good time.

"Alright, we agree to work with you." He exchanged glances with those people and then made the final decision.

She raised her eyebrows and a domineering aura suddenly rose from her body: "No, I do not need your cooperation. I want all of you to listen to my orders for the next three months!"

Zhengtian's face suddenly changed, "You want us to listen to your orders? Are you trying to take over four cities on a condition that you have no results? Your Highness, you're asking for too much, aren't you? "

The corner of Xiao Qing's mouth curled up into a profound smile as she spoke word by word, "Do you have any other choices?"

Now, the one holding the initiative was him, not any of them.

Mayor Yang took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Fine, I promise you, but I want you to promise me one condition."

"No matter what happens, I will protect your family." Xiao Qingyi remained calm: "Don't worry, as long as you follow my instructions strictly within these three months, I can guarantee a peaceful life for all of you."