Protect Our Chief

"Regarding the previous terms, I have no objections. If Emperor Longchang could sign the contract onsite as well, the ceremony would be more formal," Saintess Dai said.

"Alright, since our Daqian has shown sincerity and taken good care of the Saint Gu Worm Race," Wang Shouzhe said calmly, "To ensure long-term peace and stability, I have a small suggestion from my side."

Having already experienced Wang Shouzhe’s prowess, Saintess Dai humbly said, "I am all ears."

Wang Shouzhe glanced around the Personal Guard Camp and then looked at Prince Dexin’s ashen face, saying, "I heard that Prince Dexin, in his youth, befriended a foreign youth on the Outer Domain Battlefield. They were like-minded and considered each other confidants."

Prince Dexin froze, looking at Wang Shouzhe in disbelief, "How do you know this?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized he had been foolish again. Luo Yuqing, the expert in intelligence, had been lurking by his side for decades, constantly spying on him. With such deliberate targeting, what secrets could he possibly have?

If Wang Shouzhe wants, he could even know the exact color of his concubine’s undergarments.

"That foreign youth at that time was actually a noble from Southern Qin," Wang Shouzhe said. "In the smuggling case involving Prince Kang, he inadvertently exposed his identity. Smuggling requires cooperation from both sides; how could it be done unilaterally? Therefore, how could I let go of this lead."

"Shouzhe, are you implying that Wu Chengsi’s smuggling case is also connected to this scoundrel Dexin?" Emperor Longchang couldn’t help but feel chest tightness once more.

"Not only that, I suspect... just wildly guessing here," Wang Shouzhe said, "If Prince Dexin really managed to kill both me and Emperor’s Son An this time, he would inevitably pin the blame on me afterward. Where would the blame come from? The best evidence might be traces of the Demon Dynasty’s Cultivation Technique and Profound Skill, or some special artifacts, etc."

"Moreover, the Yin Sha Sect is a shared Demon Nest between Southern Qin and Western Jin. If assisted by Southern Qin people, getting these things would be a piece of cake."

"Additionally, if Dexin indeed kills Emperor’s Son An and me, Wang Shouzhe, no matter how well he fabricates the lie, it will surely arouse Your Majesty’s suspicion and investigation. If it were me handling the situation, perhaps the best solution would be to—initiate a war, drawing in Southern Qin and Western Jin to invade Daqian through a Trojan horse approach."

"At that time, when Daqian is in distress, Your Majesty would naturally have no idle mind to suspect and investigate. At this point, Dexin merely needs to find a way to bring Wu Chengsi back, have him up on the battlefield to repel the Southern Qin and Western Jin armies, make great achievements, and thus cleanse Wu Chengsi of the treason and betrayal stain."

"In the absence of any other suitable successors for Your Majesty, with some proper maneuvering, Wu Chengsi still stands a decent chance of ascending to the top."

"Of course, if in the process, some little maneuver is made against the Great Emperor causing some sort of accident... the chances of success would be even higher."

"Slander!" Prince Dexin was trembling all over, his face was already pale, "This is blatant slander!"

"I said, I am merely speculating, just standing in your shoes, offering you some advice," Wang Shouzhe said before the emperor’s rage could erupt, then glanced at the Personal Guard Camp, "Earlier, Yuqing reported that Dexin seemed to have secretly planted several spies in the Personal Guard Camp. To serve as additional trump cards, preventing unforeseen changes~~"

On the side, Xiao Limo also was shocked, "Dexin indeed placed several household generals in the Personal Guard Camp, I thought they were merely his subordinates!"

Saying this, he looked at Prince Dexin incredulously, "Dexin, did you truly collude with the Southern Qin Imperial Family?"

Dexin suddenly collapsed to the ground.

Originally, he had planned to cooperate with those people during the escort route, seizing the chance to escape. With his Divine Power Realm cultivation, if he could get out, even reaching Southern Qin, he could find a foothold.

Who could have expected that his last card would also be unearthed by Wang Shouzhe!

This time, it’s all over!

The Personal Guard Camp then reacted, swiftly taking action, forming a surrounding circle to encase the three people within. Because those three, like Luo Yuqing and Dexin, were the extra personnel inserted into the Personal Guard Camp.

Earlier the situation was too chaotic, they had momentarily overlooked this matter.

"Saintess Dai, Your Highness." Wang Shouzhe glanced at the three of them and then seriously said to Saintess Dai, "To ensure better cooperation and coexistence between Southern Border and our Daqian, to more effectively execute the submission plan, naturally we should clearly distinguish from the other neighboring nation—Southern Qin. You are a smart person..."

Saintess Dai’s eyes grew fierce.

Wang Shouzhe was asking the Saint Gu Worm Race to make a written pledge here.

Nevertheless, with a hundred thousand troops at the doorstep, she had no room for objection. Immediately, she understood the situation and said, "Since our Saint Gu Worm Race has decided to live well with Daqian, to develop and achieve common prosperity together, naturally, we will follow the path to the end and not hesitate. Patriarch Shouzhe, you can rest assured, whether noble from Southern Qin or the Great Emperor, they will surely be dead today."

Saying this, she waved her hand.

In an instant, the Saint Gu Worm Celestial Silkworm, turned into a ball of Light Cocoon, broke out again, emitting sharp insect cries.

The overwhelming might of the Tier Nine Holy Gu surged towards those three.

"?" Emperor Longchang looked sideways, bewildered, "Didn’t Saintess Dai just cancel the Lifebound Contract with the Celestial Silkworm?"

"Uh... Your Majesty, she was acting earlier..." Wang Shouzhe said honestly, "Even Prince Dexin knows to prepare extra trump cards, naturally, Shouzhe also needs to guard against it."

Emperor Longchang listened with a numb scalp.

Is this what you call ’guarding against’? How many cards do you actually have up your sleeve?

At this moment, Emperor Longchang rather pitied Dexin.

Encountering an opponent like Wang Shouzhe, truly unlucky! No wonder, Wang Shouzhe was rather dismissive of him coming along, wasn’t it because he feared being overshadowed? Emperor Longchang wickedly muttered to himself.

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