103: As for acting skills, I, Shen, am not bad either! Does Your Highness have any objections to sentencing him to death?

Having figured out Prince Pei's background, Shen Tianxing was no longer in a hurry to act.

To be honest, with the Empress's backing, he wouldn't feel any pressure to deal with Prince Pei.

But since it involved the Holy Heaven Demon Sect, the implications were a bit too significant.

Emotionally and logically, he had to inform the Empress about this matter.

Presumably, the Empress would think the same way he did.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do!

He wasn't in a hurry anyway!

Before completely tearing down the facade, just play along!

The two chatted and laughed all the way into the main hall.

The main hall was extravagantly luxurious!

Various precious jade stones were crafted into exquisite statues, even the teacups served were High Grade mutton-fat jade, and the tables and chairs were made from rare golden nanmu carvings, each piece priceless.

The two sat down separately, and a maid served tea and pastries.

Prince Pei, dressed in brocade, picked up his teacup and took a sip, saying with a sigh, "Lord Shen is young and promising. To enter the Carefree Realm at such an age, such Aptitude and talent truly make this Prince envious!"

"Back then, when this Prince was sixteen or seventeen, I only knew how to ride horses and hunt all day. Compared to you, I was truly ignorant!"

As the old saying goes, old people are wise, and old ghosts are cunning!

The older the person, the more thoroughly they understand human relations.

The fact that Prince Pei is alive today, not killed by the previous emperor, and still able to prevent the current Empress from finding an excuse to act against him, is enough to show his meticulousness.

His way of speaking was naturally impeccable.

Of course, such words were only for listening.

Anyone who took them seriously would truly be a fool.

Would a prince who once vied for the throne be someone who only knew how to ride horses and hunt, an ignorant person?

That was clearly impossible.

His enthusiasm was only directed at Shen Tianxing.

"Your Highness is joking. Your deeds in the capital back then were known to all, and people still speak of them now."

"Compared to Your Highness, I only know how to fight and kill; I'm just a brute, far inferior!"

Shen Tianxing slowly sipped his tea, a meaningful smile on his face.

I haven't even settled scores with you yet, and you're playing games with me?

Then don't blame me for exposing your old wounds!

The failure to win the throne back then was definitely Prince Pei's lifelong pain.

Indeed!

Prince Pei's face remained impassive, but his heart was already enraged.

He naturally understood the hidden meaning in Shen Tianxing's words.

But he couldn't show anger!

This topic could not continue!

Prince Pei suppressed the anger in his heart and asked with a chuckle, "Lord Shen, your journey out of the Imperial City has indeed brought much glory to our Imperial Dynasty. The Various Demon Sects and Ghost Dao Sects have been utterly defeated. Why haven't you returned triumphant?"

"Return triumphant? How could it be that easy!"

Shen Tianxing smiled and shook his head, "I heard that the Demon and Ghost Dao Sects have already gathered in West Continent, and the Five Domains of Xizhou have now become the most dangerous place."

"Your Majesty values This Official Shen so much, and This Official Shen does not want to disappoint Your Majesty."

"As long as the chaos in West Continent is not quelled, This Official Shen has no face to return to the Imperial City to meet Your Majesty."

As he spoke, Shen Tianxing did not forget to take out the imperial edict in his hand.

The bright yellow imperial edict exuded a wisp of Imperial Dragon prestige, an authority only an emperor possessed!

A fervent glint flashed in Prince Pei's eyes: the imperial edict!

Originally, this power should have belonged to him!

Alas, one wrong step, and for decades, he could only dream of the Imperial City to have any hope.

"The Demon Sects and Ghost Dao Sects have indeed been too presumptuous these days."

"This Prince has also heard some rumors and is currently secretly investigating their whereabouts. Once there is news, I will immediately send someone to report to Lord Shen."

"Daring to be presumptuous in this Prince's territory, this Prince will never tolerate it!"

Lie! Keep lying!

You almost made me believe it!

However, the act must continue.

The old man has good acting skills, but my acting skills are not bad either!

Playing with a prince is not an opportunity everyone gets.

"Your Highness is of the Imperial family, and even His Majesty's uncle. This Official Shen naturally trusts you."

"I believe His Majesty will know of Your Highness's intentions and will surely remember Your Highness."

"Perhaps, there might even be an opportunity to return to the Imperial City to meet the Saint Face!"

Returning to the Imperial City, no one could refuse that!

Not even Prince Pei!

He thought about returning to the Imperial City day and night!

"Lord Shen is very right. This Prince also misses His Majesty. After this calamity is resolved, please speak well of me, Lord Shen, so that this Prince may have the opportunity to return and meet His Majesty!"

This old man was really getting into character.

He even squeezed out a few tears from his eyes.

If Shen Tianxing hadn't already known his true nature, he would have been fooled by this old man's superb acting.

"Prince Pei, you are thoughtful. His Majesty will know."

Shen Tianxing said here, then suddenly changed the topic, "Oh, by the way, besides visiting Your Highness today, there is one more thing I need to inform Your Highness about."

"Oh? What is it, Lord Shen? Just say it!" Prince Pei said nonchalantly.

Shen Tianxing nodded, "Today, This Official Shen apprehended several soldiers outside the South City Gate who had kidnapped Ye Qingyu, the general banner of the Demon and Monster Division. I intended to interrogate them about the mastermind, but who would have thought that fellow actually claimed it was Your Highness's instruction!"

"What!? Who is so audacious as to frame this Prince?"

"Lord Shen, hand that rogue over to this Prince, and this Prince will make him reveal the true culprit!"

Prince Pei's eyes flickered, greatly enraged.

He looked as if he had suffered an immense injustice.

Shen Tianxing, however, remained unfazed and said with a smile, "This Official Shen naturally trusts Your Highness. However, that fellow has already been silenced by Lin Xiuquan, your Mansion's offering. Even if This Official Shen wanted to clear Your Highness's name, I'm afraid it would be impossible."

Buzz—

Upon hearing this, Prince Pei's smiling face instantly turned cold. In a flash, an extremely terrifying aura emerged from him, but this aura appeared quickly and vanished even faster.

Although the aura was completely retracted, the tables and chairs in the hall were still shattered by that momentary terrifying presence.

Shen Tianxing's eyes flickered slightly. This old man truly hid himself deeply!

His Foundation had been destroyed, yet he still possessed a cultivation of half-step Divine Profound!

Tsk tsk, not simple!

It must be the Holy Heaven Demon Sect's doing, right?

"Your Highness need not worry. This Lin Xiuquan has already been captured by me. He committed murder to silence someone, a capital crime. Afterward, he defied the imperial edict and committed insubordination. With multiple crimes combined, this death penalty is unavoidable."

"Your Highness, you shouldn't have any objections, right?"

As Shen Tianxing's words fell, Wang Huaiyuan and the others, who had been waiting outside the door, escorted Lin Xiuquan to the entrance.

"Your Highness!!!"

Before Lin Xiuquan could say anything more, he saw a cold glint from Prince Pei's eyes pierce into his own.

Lin Xiuquan's heart jolted!

Having followed Prince Pei for many years, how could he not understand Prince Pei's meaning!

A chill rose from his heart.

Lin Xiuquan couldn't imagine that Prince Pei already had the thought of abandoning him at this moment.

On this point, Lin Xiuquan had indeed wronged Prince Pei.

Prince Pei had intended to speak up and ask for a favor, but as soon as he looked up and saw Shen Tianxing toying with the imperial edict, watching him with a half-smile, the words that had reached his lips simply could not be uttered.

This had already clearly told him: do not speak!

Lin Xiuquan was beyond saving!

"Killing soldiers of my Great Qi and defying the imperial edict is a capital crime!"

Prince Pei abandoned Lin Xiuquan without hesitation.

"Good! Your Highness is indeed profoundly righteous!"

"Men, This Official will personally carry out the execution!"

Shen Tianxing laughed heartily, then stood up directly, the smile on his face also receding, replaced by a cold and stern expression.

A Peak of the Carefree Realm expert, with too much experience!

Killing Lin Xiuquan, the experience points Shen Tianxing accumulated were almost enough for his cultivation to advance another level!

Moreover, compared to every series of great battles, this time would be much easier!

It was like a bonus round!