The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

"Yang Xia! What...what are you thinking? Aren't you...aren't you acting impulsively? At this time, you actually propose to take away this hot potato!"

"You know better than anyone that intercepting and confiscating the weapons of the Nebula Kingdom is the most legitimate and risk-controlled way for our Yan Kingdom to do it. Once your Great Zhou Dynasty gets directly involved, or even openly possesses these weapons, it is very likely to backfire and become a prime target for retaliation from the Nebula Kingdom!"

"With your foresight, you couldn't have foreseen these consequences! So why... why did you make such a request? Why take this risk at this critical juncture?"

"I really can't see through your move. What's the real reason behind it? Tell me the truth!"

Yang Xia listened to Sun Zhengming's rapid-fire, concerned questions, but could only shake his head helplessly, his face still bearing that enigmatic, faint smile. He did not directly answer Sun Zhengming's questions.

"Alright, alright, my Lord Sun,"

Yang Xia tried to lighten the mood, saying, "Don't worry about it. I understand what you're saying and have already considered it carefully."

Seeing that Yang Xia was still avoiding the main issue, Sun Zhengming became even more anxious. He grabbed Yang Xia's sleeve and continued to press, "Since you've already considered it, why are you still doing this? Please don't misunderstand, it's not that I'm reluctant to part with these weapons, it's that I'm worried about you! I'm worried that you'll get into trouble because of this, and I'm even more worried that the Great Zhou Dynasty behind you will get into huge trouble because of this!"

"If helping our Yan Kingdom actually puts your Great Zhou Dynasty in danger, how can I... how can our Yan Kingdom live with that? Don't you understand my intentions?"

Sun Zhengming's tone was sincere and urgent, full of concern and responsibility for his allies.

Yang Xia's smile faded, his gaze becoming deep and complex. He could certainly understand Sun Zhengming's worries and genuine affection; this concern warmed his heart. However, he had a reason to do this, a reason concerning a larger scheme that he couldn't fully articulate at the moment.

Yang Xia fully understood Sun Zhengming's worries and concerns, but at this moment he had no choice but to stick to his decision. Watching the other man's worried figure as he hurriedly left, Yang Xia felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He knew better than anyone that everything Sun Zhengming had done was for his benefit, and it was by no means an unwillingness to hand over the batch of weapons and equipment.

To stop Sun Zhengming from worrying about her, Yang Xia quickly stepped forward, gently placed her hand on his shoulder, and said in a gentle but firm tone, "Alright, alright, stop frowning. I know what I'm doing, and I've never forgotten the Great Zhou Dynasty standing behind me. These actions are all well-considered decisions. Please trust me, give me some more time, and I will definitely deliver a satisfactory result."

Yang Xia spoke casually, even winking at Sun Zhengming. This gesture left Sun Zhengming both helpless and touched; they had long since developed a deep understanding, often comprehending each other's intentions with just a glance. Sun Zhengming sighed, his eyes filled with complex emotions, which ultimately coalesced into a grateful, bitter smile.

"Alright, alright... Since you insist, I won't say anything more. But please remember, this matter is of great importance, involving the fate of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. You must be extremely cautious. There's no turning back once the arrow is released; you should understand this better than I do."

After saying that, Sun Zhengming turned to leave. Yang Xia watched his retreating figure, then suddenly seemed to remember something and hurriedly chased after him, lowering his voice mysteriously, "Lord Sun, could you do me a favor? I want to do a live stream in prison; I really miss my fans. Just let me chat with them to pass the time, okay?"

Yang Xia deliberately put on a pitiful expression. Sun Zhengming knew exactly what he was thinking, so he could only shake his head and laugh, "Whatever you want. Since you want to do a live stream, I'll arrange it for you. I'll have someone bring the equipment over later, so you'd better do your best."

"Thank you so much!"

Yang Xia waved happily and called out to Sun Zhengming's retreating figure, "Don't worry, Lord Sun, I will explain properly and try my best to alleviate your pressure!"

Yang Xia wanted to start a live stream partly to chat with his fans, but more importantly, he hoped to take this opportunity to speak up for Sun Zhengming and stop the online violence against him.

Not long after, Sun Zhengming sent someone to deliver a complete set of live streaming equipment. With the help of the prison guards, Yang Xia set up the equipment, adjusted the camera, took a deep breath, and pressed the live streaming button.

The number of viewers skyrocketed the moment the live stream started, surpassing ten million in the blink of an eye. A flood of comments poured in, some expressing concern, some defending him, and others apologizing on behalf of Chinese netizens.

[The King has finally started broadcasting! We were so worried!]

What exactly happened? Why were you suddenly imprisoned in the Yan Kingdom's jail?

[They say it's suspected fraud? That's outrageous! Is there any progress in the investigation? When will you be released?]

【Your Majesty, we apologize! We, the netizens of Yan Kingdom, apologize to you on behalf of the Yan Kingdom!】

This is truly shameful; I hope you'll be magnanimous and not take it to heart.

We will always support you! The netizens of Yan will never abandon you!

[The Yan Kingdom's actions this time were indeed inappropriate; you are, after all, the King of the Great Zhou Dynasty!]

Even for the sake of the relationship between the Yan Kingdom and the Great Zhou Dynasty, you shouldn't be treated like this!

Looking at the scrolling comments, Yang Xia felt a surge of emotion. He smiled, adjusted his posture, and began to explain in a calm and warm voice:
"Everyone, please be quiet for a moment. Don't rush or worry about me. Although I'm currently in jail and my movements are indeed somewhat restricted, they've treated me well and haven't mistreated me. The alleged fraud is currently under investigation, and I believe there will be results soon."

At this point, Yang Xia leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming even more sincere: "Please listen to me, everyone. Please stop attacking or cyberbullying Sun Zhengming. He hasn't done anything wrong. He was just fulfilling his duties and being loyal to his post. Your criticism of him only makes me feel guilty. He was acting entirely for the benefit of Yan Country, and everything he did was reasonable."

Yang Xia noticed that some understanding voices were starting to appear in the comments, but there were still many doubts. So he continued to patiently explain: "I know everyone means well, but please put yourselves in my shoes. If Sun Zhengming knew there might be problems and still did nothing, that would be a real dereliction of duty. He is already under a lot of pressure, and we shouldn't add to his burden."

At this moment, Yang Xia had a sudden inspiration and decided to share a short story to connect with her fans: "Speaking of which, when Lord Sun came to see me yesterday, he even brought my favorite braised pork. Although we were in a prison cell, we still had lunch together. You see, he's actually a very considerate person, right?"

The barrage immediately became active:

Wow! Is Lord Sun really this kind-hearted?

[So this is another side of him!]

It seems we misunderstood him...

Yang Xia pressed his advantage, continuing, "So please, everyone, stop blaming Lord Sun. If you truly support me, please understand and support his work. The truth will soon come to light."

To lighten the mood, Yang Xia suddenly winked playfully: "Speaking of which, would you like to see my temporary residence? It may not be as grand as a palace, but it has its own unique charm!" With the prison guard's tacit approval, Yang Xia picked up her phone and began giving her fans a "virtual tour."

His cell. He explained humorously, "Look, this is my bed, a bit hard but still quite clean; this is my small desk, I usually write and draw here; the best part is this window, it's especially warm when the afternoon sun shines in..."

The atmosphere in the live stream gradually became more lively, and more words of care and encouragement began to appear in the chat. Seeing this, Yang Xia felt a warm current well up in his heart; he knew that his fans were beginning to understand his good intentions.

Before they knew it, the live stream had been going on for over two hours. Looking at the constantly refreshing messages of blessing and support on the screen, Yang Xia's eyes welled up with tears: "Thank you everyone, thank you so much. With your support, these days here don't feel so hard. It's getting late, you should all rest too. Next time, I'll do another live stream for you, okay?"

As the fans bid him a reluctant farewell, Yang Xia ended the live stream. He breathed a sigh of relief, hoping that the live stream could truly help Sun Zhengming and also allow the fans to ease their lingering resentment.

Meanwhile, Sun Zhengming, watching the entire process from the monitoring room, had a complex look in his eyes. He hadn't expected Yang Xia to be so considerate of him, and he felt both moved and guilty. He secretly resolved to find out the truth as soon as possible and clear Yang Xia's name.

In the quiet of the night, Yang Xia lay in bed, recalling the scenes from his live stream, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips. Although imprisoned, he knew he wasn't alone. He had understanding friends and caring fans; these were enough to support him through his current difficulties.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the internet, countless netizens who had watched the live stream were spontaneously organizing. They decided to stop attacking Sun Zhengming and instead call for rational waiting for the investigation results. This unusual prison live stream was quietly changing the direction of public opinion…

Taking advantage of this live broadcast, Yang Xia was determined to win over Sun Zhengming's fans so that the pressure on his shoulders could be relieved.

As viewers in the live stream heard Yang Xia speak up for Sun Zhengming, they gradually began to see some merit in his words. The old saying, "Those who are not in a position should not meddle in its affairs," certainly holds true. Many people's anger subsided, and they stopped sending barrages of attacks on Sun Zhengming or using overly aggressive language.

Yang Xia noticed the change in everyone's attitude and felt much more relieved—this was one of his biggest wishes for starting the broadcast today. Now that things were developing in the direction he hoped for, he could finally relax a little.

But even at this moment, some comments filled with dissatisfaction and confusion still floated across the screen:

[Your Majesty, you're too kind! Sun Zhengming has already imprisoned you, and you're still speaking up for him...]

We'll listen to you and stop criticizing him for now. But to be honest, we still think he was wrong!

Even if there are no problems with the procedure, this approach is really too crude!

Regardless of the circumstances, treating you this way is extremely impolite! Although Your Majesty comes from an island tourist destination, you are still a representative of a nation!

Sun Zhengming's blatant act of taking you away shows he doesn't respect the Great Zhou Dynasty, which is why everyone is so angry!

Is Yan Kingdom underestimating us? Or even deliberately provoking us?

Yang Xia could tell that many fans still harbored resentment and found it difficult to let go of the matter. He tried his best to continue explaining, hoping that everyone would stop launching online boycotts and refrain from personal attacks against Sun Zhengming—he genuinely did not want things to escalate to that point.

Yang Xia leaned forward slightly and said in a gentle yet firm tone:
"Thank you all for your concern, I am truly touched. But please believe that every country has its laws and rules, and since we live here, we must abide by the order here."

"If we have really made a mistake, it is right to accept the investigation. This is not surrender, but growth—only in this way can we go further and more steadily."

"Therefore, I urge everyone to be less resistant and more patient. The truth will not be covered up forever. I believe that before long, everything will come to light, and there will be a fair explanation."

After he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the live stream visibly eased. More comments expressing understanding and support appeared in the chat, with some even commenting, "The King has shown great magnanimity!"

"We'll wait, as you say!"

Yang Xia responded while unable to suppress a smile. He was deeply touched by everyone's sincerity and support, and felt a warm glow in his heart.

As they chatted, he suddenly remembered something, his eyes lit up, and he said:

"Oh, right, there's something else I've been wanting to tell everyone! But since I came to Yan Kingdom, I've been running around and haven't found a suitable opportunity to say it—"

"Since everyone's here today, I'll take this opportunity to announce it!"

He paused briefly, then saw the live chat flooded with a string of "Curious!!!" comments.

"What is it, Your Majesty?" he asked, smiling as he continued:

"Actually, these are just local specialties and small gifts that I brought back from the Great Zhou Dynasty... I wonder if those of you who have already received them like them?"

The moment this was mentioned, the live stream chat exploded! The comments section sped up rapidly:

【Oh my god, Your Majesty, you actually mentioned this! I managed to snag some honey! It smells so good!!】

I bought a coral bracelet! My mom kept asking me where I bought it!

[But there weren't enough to go around! They were gone in seconds!]

【Yes, Your Majesty, the quantity is far too small! It's simply impossible to buy!】

[Please, could you supply more? We all want it!] (End of Chapter)