Traveling through the Poisonous Concubine

Chapter 256 Xiao Yichen Visits

Recently, Yunyang always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at him from behind, but every time he turned around, he could see nothing.

For safety reasons, he decided to hide in the Regent's Palace first. After all, this was his home and he had a place to live.

So Yunyang began his life of "eating and drinking for free". He would go to Nuanyu Pavilion every day to enjoy the delicious food and comfortable environment.

Because of his close relationship with Yun Yuxi, he can enter and exit Nuanyu Pavilion at will, and play and rest here to his heart's content.

Yunyang just ate and drank all day and never went out. Yun Yuxi was a little worried, thinking that he had gotten into trouble outside.

So she couldn't help but ask Yun Yang, and found out that he was being followed. It was better for him not to go out. After all, Yun Yuxi heard Yan Wuque about Yun Yang's identity, and knew that it was a good thing for Yun Yang not to go out.

Yunyang has lost his memory now and can't remember his own identity at all. News has come from the Prince's Rebirth Tower of Northern Qi that Yunyang was ambushed a year ago and then disappeared. Now they have to cut the root of the problem.

Chi Yan came in with a somewhat strange look on his face and reported that the Crown Prince of Northern Qi came directly to the palace without a visiting card, saying that he wanted a cup of tea.

When Yan Wuque learned that the visitor was the Crown Prince Xiao Yichen of Northern Qi, he raised his eyebrows and let Chi Yan push him to the flower hall.

When they arrived at the flower hall, they found that the Crown Prince Xiao Yichen of Northern Qi was already waiting there. The housekeeper had already prepared tea and snacks for him, and he was leisurely sipping tea and tasting snacks, waiting for Yan Wuque's arrival.

After Xiao Yichen finished a pot of tea, he finally saw Yan Wuque, who was late and sitting in a wheelchair. Xiao Yichen stood up and saluted, saying that he came here in the hope of discussing cooperation with Yan Wuque.

"Xiao Yichen, what do I have to talk to you about?" Yan Wuque said bluntly.

"Yan Wuque, we are not enemies. All these things are just for the stability of each other's dynasties. Besides, apart from the battlefield, we don't have any conflicts in private," Xiao Yichen said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Tell me. What are you talking about with me? I am now a free and easy prince. I have no power and I am a cripple. You should talk to the emperor."

"Your Majesty, you are really straightforward. Don't you want to stand up? What if I can ask my adoptive father Wu Xi to cure you?"

"I really want to return to normal, but this is fate. In fact, I am used to the wheelchair, so whether I can stand up or not is not that important."

"I don't believe you won't be moved. You are sitting in a wheelchair. Have you ever thought about your princess's feelings? Aren't you afraid that it will affect you in that aspect?"

"How dare you! Chi Yan, get out of here!" Yan Wuque drove the man away unhappily.

"Okay, okay, I won't beat around the bush with you. I want food, and I know you can get it. Just tell me what price you want me to pay. I can do it." Xiao Yichen said hurriedly.

Yan Wuque was startled, then a cold smile appeared on his face: "Oh? It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came here today not just to test me, but to ask me a favor."

Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, I need food, and a lot of it. If you can help me get it, I will give you a satisfactory reward."

Yan Wuque looked at him, a sly look flashing in his eyes: "Your Highness, what do you think this prince needs most?"

Xiao Yichen was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "You can ask for anything you want, as long as I can do it."

Yan Wuque smiled lightly, his tone a little sarcastic: "If that's the case, then I want you to give up the fight for the throne, how about that?"

Xiao Yichen's face changed and his eyes widened: "You...what do you mean?"

Yan Wuque smiled, his voice low and firm: "My meaning is very simple. If you want my help, you must give up the fight for the throne. Otherwise, no talk."

Xiao Yichen clenched his fists, his heart filled with anger and unwillingness, but he still suppressed his anger and said: "Okay, I promise you. But you must ensure that you give me enough food."

Yan Wuque nodded and said with a smile: "Of course, the king always keeps his word."

Xiao Yichen took a deep breath and nodded: "Then it's a deal."

Yan Wuque gave a look, and Chi Yan understood and pushed Yan Wuque to the study, with Xiao Yichen following closely behind.

"Okay, I was just joking just now. Tell me, what do you want to do? You came to my palace today. Do you think my royal brother doesn't know?" Yan Wuque said sarcastically while sitting in the main seat with a fake smile.

"Okay, I don't need to beat around the bush with you. I have a large batch of food, and I want to borrow your Wangsheng Building to transport it. Otherwise, there is no way it will reach my Northern Qi."

"What does the Wangsheng Tower have to do with me? Xiao Yichen, just go to the Wangsheng Tower," Yan Wuque said in a light tone and did not respond to Xiao Yichen's words at all.

"Alright, don't I know your identity? I am the crown prince after all, don't I have any connections and power? Yan Wuque, your Rebirth Tower is located in my Northern Qi territory, don't you think I don't know? Your second brother is in my Northern Qi now? If you don't agree, Qinghu will not be able to come back."

Xiao Yichen was secretly proud of himself, thinking that he had grasped Yan Wuque's lifeline and could easily control the situation. However, Yan Wuque remained unmoved and responded coldly: "He can't come back because he is incompetent." Then, he signaled Chi Yan to open the study door, which was obviously a hint for Xiao Yichen to leave.

Xiao Yichen's face turned pale instantly. He quickly closed the door and said in a low voice, "You are so cruel!"

Yan Wuque's expression was still cold and ruthless. He asked, "Tell me, what is your purpose in coming to Dayan? I want to hear the truth."

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yichen confessed, "I received a letter from the Luo family, your prime minister, who wants to make a deal with them. We will help my foster father treat the third prince who is pretending to be stupid. In this way, the third prince can get rid of his reputation as a fool."

Yan Wuque frowned and asked in a cold tone, "You mean, Prime Minister Luo? This old fox must be planning for the future of the Third Prince. So, what kind of deal did you make between you two?"

Xiao Yichen rolled his eyes and replied helplessly: "Haven't you already guessed it?"

Yan Wuque continued to ask: "How many? Be more specific."

Xiao Yichen sighed and replied, "Originally they wanted a thousand horses, but I could only provide five hundred at most. Because they couldn't come up with enough weapons in exchange, they ended up exchanging them for food."

"Okay, you can go now. It's not impossible for the grain to reach Northern Qi smoothly. I don't want war horses, I just want silver notes, five million silver coins, otherwise, no deal!"

"Deal, five million silver notes. I'll go back and prepare them." After saying that, Xiao Yichen left with a gloomy face.