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Chapter 531: You’re Not Worthy to Speak With Me

This was indeed the most secure and only way for him to smoothly replace Shen Yueshan, achieving multiple goals and eliminating all his hidden dangers.

Shen Yueshan was near death, and Shen Yun’an had already grown his wings. Eliminating Shen Yun’an would be troublesome. Any carelessness would expose his true face, and then before His Majesty could act, Sang Yin and others would tear him apart. He absolutely couldn’t escape the Northwest – the common people would devour him alive.

He had another worry. His secret communications with His Majesty were an undeniable fact. After Shen Yueshan passed away and successfully eliminated Shen Yun’an, if His Majesty had evidence, he would surely make it public, causing him and his Northwest brothers to kill each other. The deaths of the Shen father and son would be entirely pinned on him, letting His Majesty reap all benefits.

This was his biggest concern, and it had delayed his actions, fearing that killing the Shen father and son would only benefit His Majesty.

Now with Xiao Juasong’s involvement, he could preemptively turn the tables. If Shen Yun’an died by the Embroidered Guard’s method, anything His Majesty said would seem malicious. Sang Yin and others would surely direct their hatred toward His Majesty.

The Embroidered Guard’s killing method was unique, and Geng Liangcheng dared not easily believe: “Your Highness, how do you know the Embroidered Guard’s killing method?”

“That’s my business, no need to explain to you.” Xiao Huayong’s eyes showed contempt. “If I didn’t want to keep the Northwest out of His Majesty’s hands, and you weren’t the only traitor here, I would find you completely beneath my notice.”

“You—” Geng Liangcheng’s face turned ashen, never having been so openly insulted.

“Don’t try to negotiate with me. The Northwest falling into His Majesty’s hands merely irritates me. I have ways to ensure he can’t hold it securely even if he gets it. But you’re different. Without my help, your fate is sealed – complete disgrace.” Xiao Huayong turned sideways, hands behind his back, not even bothering to give Geng Liangcheng a sideways glance. “Calling this a deal was mere courtesy. You’re not worthy to speak with me.”

Geng Liangcheng was so angered by Xiao Huayong that his vision darkened, his face black as a pot bottom. Yet the more this happened, though he resented Xiao Huayong’s humiliation and disdain, the more he believed this person was truly Xiao Juasong – the noble royal family had always looked down on others.

The more Xiao Huayong acted this way, the more reassured Geng Liangcheng felt. That Xiao Huayong had sought him out meant he couldn’t stop His Majesty alone and needed his cooperation. Thus, once they cooperated to constrain His Majesty, he wouldn’t need to worry about being controlled by the other party.

However, given Xiao Huayong’s disrespect, Geng Liangcheng was unwilling to eagerly submit.

After Geng Liangcheng remained silent for a long while, Xiao Huayong’s eyes swept over obliquely: “What? General Geng still needs to consider his choices?”

“Your Highness has extensive influence. How dare I easily collaborate with a tiger?” Geng Liangcheng responded coolly.

“Collaborate with a tiger?” Xiao Huayong chuckled softly, taking a few steps with his hands behind his back. As soon as he walked away, a black-clothed man rushed forward, kicking Geng Liangcheng to the ground. Before Geng Liangcheng could rise, the man pinned him down by the shoulder.

Xiao Huayong turned around, his gaze sharp and cold: “Even now, you don’t understand your position. You only have the right to agree or not agree.”

While Geng Liangcheng still struggled, the incredibly strong black-clothed man holding him down heard Xiao Huayong’s cold voice: “Agree, and I’ll let you leave. Disagree, and this becomes your burial ground.”

As Xiao Huayong’s words fell, the man drew his dagger, its cold gleam approaching Geng Liangcheng’s neck inch by inch. As the blade touched his neck with a stinging pain, he shouted: “I agree!”

Blood droplets rolled down as the man smoothly withdrew his blade, drops from the tip spreading into sinister flowers on the ground.

Xiao Huayong glanced at the man, who tossed a bottle of medicine to Geng Liangcheng. He caught it and immediately applied it to his neck.

“What you need to do now is send Shen Yueshan on his way soon.” Xiao Huayong said. “I will kidnap Shen Yun’an, no later than two days from now.”

“Why?” Geng Liangcheng asked.

“The Crown Princess has arrived in the Northwest, escorted by Prince Xun. Prince Xun is His Majesty’s confidant. Back in Liangzhou, he already sent word to His Majesty. Once His Majesty confirms Shen Yueshan is near death, he will surely take action. Once His Majesty’s people rush in, you’ll be at a disadvantage. Your time is short.” Xiao Huayong spoke with his back turned.

Thinking carefully, Geng Liangcheng saw the truth in this. Xiao Changfeng would certainly inform Emperor Youning of Shen Yueshan’s condition, and Emperor Youning would act. Once His Majesty’s people arrived in the Northwest, everything would be out of his control.

“I understand.” Geng Liangcheng’s eyes grew cold.

“Send him out.” Xiao Huayong ordered the black-clothed man.

The man walked ahead, and Geng Liangcheng, after glancing at Xiao Huayong, silently followed.

As Geng Liangcheng was about to step out, Xiao Huayong suddenly added: “General Geng, don’t play both sides. I could silently kidnap you once, and I can do it again. You’re currently surrounded by enemies. If you offend me now, you’ll have no way out at all.”

Geng Liangcheng paused, then took a deep breath before stepping out.

Outside, the sky was filled with rosy clouds. In the Northwest morning, flowing clouds drifted like celestial scarves wrapping the sky. Despite such beauty, Geng Liangcheng had no heart to appreciate it. Such scenes in the Northwest had long become routine to him, just as his heart now felt numb.

Returning to his residence, everything remained orderly – no one knew he’d been kidnapped. He often disappeared early without notice, especially for military matters. With the Northwest Wang critically ill, no one thought much of it.

When his confidant was summoned and saw the wound on his neck: “General, you were attacked?”

Geng Liangcheng touched the wound on his neck, his expression darkening: “Crown Prince Jiachen is in the Northwest. Shen Yueshan was injured by him. He wants to change the Northwest’s fate.”

His confidant, being extremely clever, quickly understood that Geng Liangcheng had been kidnapped by Crown Prince Jiachen. Since the Crown Prince wanted change in the Northwest and had met with Geng Liangcheng only to release him, he must intend to help him become the Northwest Wang: “General, this is a good opportunity. Since Crown Prince Jiachen favors you, he won’t stand by while His Majesty betrays you.

Crown Prince Jiachen is different from His Majesty – he has no one to deploy. Besides you, General, he has no one else to use.”

This would be all benefit and no harm for Geng Liangcheng, instantly shattering all their hidden concerns.

“This person appears and disappears like a ghost. Don’t forget, even Shen Yueshan fell at his hands.”

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