Entering the Prince's Palace: This Matter Concerns All Living Beings!

Even his brother-in-law couldn't compare.

His status is nowhere near that of the eldest son of the King of Beiliang. Xu Fengnian is the future ruler of Beiliang, with an unparalleled position.

"He is indeed good-looking, and his demeanor is so striking that it's almost unbearable to look at him. No wonder the princess likes him."

"It's a pity he broke the rules and actually walked ahead of the crown prince. Does he think that marrying the princess will make him the master of Beiliang?"

Upon hearing this, everyone agreed.

Just when they concluded that this person was rude, everyone was shocked and could hardly believe their eyes.

"Am I seeing things? Is that really our young master, that spoiled brat?"

"Not only you, I was mistaken too. I saw with my own eyes that the Crown Prince offered to help someone lead their horse!"

"That's impossible. It's more likely that the young master just happened to have this horse with him and wanted to ride it himself."

"How could a prince of such high status voluntarily lead someone else's horse?"

Everyone stared at Xu Fengnian in shock.

Xu Fengnian sincerely led over a magnificent black horse and personally prepared the horse for Ying Changqing.

"Brother-in-law, please mount your horse."

"Xu Xiao knew that the Qin Dynasty revered black, so he specially prepared this black steed, Wuzhui, for his brother-in-law."

"If my brother-in-law likes it, I'll give it to him."

Ying Changqing looked at the tall and extraordinary black horse, nodded in satisfaction, and did not refuse.

"This horse is excellent; the King of Beiliang has shown great kindness."

When Ying Changqing arrived, he rode two horses, but now with the addition of Bai Hehuai, it's not enough.

Two people cannot ride one horse together, otherwise it will be difficult to increase the speed.

So Ying Changqing mounted his horse, Wuzhui, and gave his own warhorse to Bai Hehuai.

Everyone around was startled.

"hiss!"

"Who is this man? What is his status that the Crown Prince would personally lead his horse for him?"

"This is definitely not just about his status as a prince consort; otherwise, how could he be so overbearing!"

"I don't know, but this is Beiliang. Besides the prince, His Highness the Crown Prince is the most honorable."

"It is indeed puzzling. His Highness has always been arrogant and unruly; who in Beiliang doesn't know his reputation as a spoiled brat?"

"Who else has ever received the honor of having his horse personally led by him!"

As the crowd discussed the matter, someone stared at Ying Changqing and suddenly slapped their forehead.

"I remember now!"

"Last night at the city gate, I heard that Ying Changqing, the third prince of the Qin Empire, came to Beiliang at the invitation of the prince."

"I thought it was a joke at the time. After all, a prince wouldn't invite a prince from an enemy country to Beiliang."

"Now it seems that this person must be Prince Ying Changqing of the Qin Empire."

Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately astonished and craned their necks to see Ying Changqing's true face.

Ying Changqing was renowned in Northern Liang.

He single-handedly killed the patriarch of the Liyang Huang clan.

"So he is Ying Changqing, the third prince of the Qin Empire."

"He is incredibly strong, which is why His Highness the Crown Prince personally led his horse."

"He is an enemy of Liyang, so why did Your Highness invite him to Beiliang?"

"Liyang's enemies are not necessarily Beiliang's enemies. Ying Changqing is certainly free to come to Beiliang. Liyang's affairs have nothing to do with Beiliang's affairs."

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As everyone was discussing this, the innkeeper led out Ying Changqing's two horses.

Nangong Pushe and Bai Hehuai mounted their horses.

Xu Fengnian waved to Xu Yanbing and Chu Lushan and returned to the Northern Liang Prince's Mansion.

The group, including a thousand Great Snow Dragon Riders, left Quancheng and headed to the Northern Liang King's Palace.

On the way back, the army led the way, and Xu Yanbing, a half-martial saint, accompanied them.

Therefore, no one dared to cause trouble, and the journey was peaceful.

Ying Changqing was, after all, an outsider, so Xu Fengnian didn't urge everyone to hurry up like he had when they arrived.

By the time the group arrived at Qingliang Mountain, it was already dark.

Qingliang Mountain is the site of the Northern Liang King's Palace. It is magnificent, large in scale, and very conspicuous.

Ying Changqing was shocked by the scene before him.

He immediately understood why Li Yang was so afraid of Xu Xiao.

Li Yang was even willing to take risks to eliminate Xu Fengnian and ensure that the Northern Liang dynasty would be wiped out.

Xu Xiao is far too flamboyant.

A royal palace, yet so luxurious and ostentatious.

Without God's perspective, who would dare say he is utterly loyal?

In their Great Qin, if any subject dared to occupy a mountain and build a mansion, Ying Changqing would make him understand who the master was and who the servant was.

Even Lü Buwei, who now wields immense power in the court, wouldn't dare to build his prime minister's residence so extravagantly.

While Ying Changqing was thinking about these things, he had already arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion with Xu Fengnian and the others.

A group of guards escorted a slender scholar in a long robe to Ying Changqing.

Xu Fengnian immediately dismounted and bowed respectfully to the scholar: "Master, Father has come to welcome my brother-in-law in person."

Xu Fengnian addressed the Confucian scholar as his master, and Ying Changqing immediately looked at this person.

Based on his memories from his previous life, he confirmed that this person was Li Yishan, the ruthless strategist of Northern Liang.

Li Yishan was one of Xu Xiao's earliest strategists and held a very high position in Beiliang.

Born into poverty, he was known as a genius, skilled in political maneuvering, and devoted his life to the Xu family and Beiliang.

He spent most of his life handling government affairs at Tingchao Pavilion, which led to his health deteriorating and eventually causing him to become critically ill.

Before his death, he left Xu Fengnian with thirteen strategies, thus gaining complete control over the world's situation.

Ying Changqing deeply admired this loyal strategist and immediately dismounted to return the greeting.

Li Yishan nodded and cupped his hands to Ying Changqing: "I am Li Yishan, and I greet His Highness Ying Changqing, the Third Prince of the Great Qin Empire."

"The master has prepared a banquet at the manor and has been waiting for you for a long time. Please come in, Your Highness."

"Mr. Li Yishan is very polite and considerate. I have heard of your great reputation before, and meeting you today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved."

Ying Changqing returned the gift in kind.

Upon hearing Ying Changqing's words, Li Yishan was first taken aback, then smiled, a smug look on his face.

Li Yishan wouldn't take the praise from ordinary people to heart.

But Ying Changqing's identity is different; he is a former member of the empire and a noble imperial prince.

To receive his genuine praise is not flattery.

"You flatter me, sir. I am unworthy of such praise."

"Young master, at such a young age, you have managed to kill Zhao Huangchao, the patriarch of the Liyang Huang clan. This has shocked the world and is a great joy to the people," said Li Yishan.

After hearing this, Ying Changqing smiled calmly and waved his hand to indicate that he did not deserve such praise.

Li Yishan is different from Xu Yanbing and Chu Lushan.

He knew perfectly well the true purpose of Li Yishan's trip to Northern Liang.

That's normal; he's an advisor.

Joining the Qin Dynasty and overthrowing Liyang were major events, and Xu Xiao would definitely seek his opinion before launching the uprising.

Xu Fengnian immediately interrupted their polite exchanges: "Master, brother-in-law, let's go inside first."

"My older sister is waiting for her husband, don't make her anxious."

Li Yishan stroked his beard and smiled, "The princess and the prince are both in the palace."

He bowed slightly and gestured for them to proceed.

"Prince Ying Changqing, please."

Ying Changqing followed Li Yishan to Qingliang Mountain, the residence of the Northern Liang King, and saw pavilions and towers arranged in neat rows.

Soon, Li Yishan stopped.

They arrived at a magnificent palace.

The palace was very tall, with a wide square in front of it, and more than a hundred steps leading up to it, making it as magnificent as a three- or four-story building.

The vermilion gate was wide open, and the glazed tile roof gleamed, exuding a rustic charm.

Many elite Snow Dragon Knights stood on both sides of the main hall.

Li Yishan personally greeted him; the palace was magnificent, and the army was lined up in formation. Xu Xiao clearly attached great importance to this meeting with Ying Changqing.

Watching all this, Xu Fengnian whispered, "Goodness, is Xu Xiao dressed so formally today?"

"I thought he would only have a few drinks with his family."

Li Yishan shook his head.

"The father knows his son best."

"Your Highness is right, the Crown Prince indeed has no ambition to unify the world."

At that time, Xu Fengnian had not experienced much and had not tasted the pain of Xu Xiao's death.

Therefore, he still does not understand the responsibility on his shoulders.

If it weren't for the experiences he's had over the past few years, he would be even more naive.

He did not understand the true impact of Ying Changqing's trip to Northern Liang.

Today's decision concerns the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Northern Liang.

Xu Xiao, the King of Northern Liang, must take this matter seriously.

Li Yishan stopped dwelling on this.

He believed that the future crown prince would understand everything.