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

Yang Xia's excuse was so convincing that even the high-ranking officials of Xingyun Kingdom did not suspect anything.

"You're very welcome. Stay as long as you like." These high-ranking officials naturally had their own agendas, hoping to gain Yang Xia's trust and achieve their own goals.

And so, Yang Xia brazenly led Meng Yin and his soldiers to garrison in Xingyun Kingdom, and in a perfectly legitimate manner.

The high-ranking officials of Xingyun Kingdom treated Yang Xia to good food and drink, and were extremely attentive to him.

Although the situation was somewhat comical, Yang Xia remained calm and determined to grasp the situation in all aspects of Xingyun Kingdom as quickly as possible.

As soon as he settled in, Yang Xia met Ram.

Previously, when Ram infiltrated the Great Zhou Dynasty to act as a spy, he disguised himself as a merchant, but Yang Xia had already seen through his disguise.

"I never expected you to be a high-ranking official in the Nebula Kingdom. You were quite negligent during your time in the Great Zhou Dynasty." Yang Xia feigned surprise, which made Ram quite proud, feeling that his disguise was very clever.

"Don't mention it, I felt great during the Great Zhou Dynasty." Ram also pretended to be polite.

"During the Great Zhou Dynasty, I met Liu Zhixiu and Cahill by chance."

"I've discovered their ill intentions, and I'll have to be more careful in the future." Ram wanted to use the matter of Liu Zhixiu and Cahill to get closer to Yang Xia, since the main purpose of these high-ranking officials from Xingyun Kingdom was still to deceive people.

Therefore, we need to successfully get close to Yang Xia and make our relationship appear as intimate as possible.

Yang Xia understood Ramu's intentions, but he remained outwardly calm.

"These two no longer pose a threat to the Great Zhou Dynasty, so there's no need to worry about them." Yang Xia's actions were also a deliberate attempt to expose some of his weaknesses to the Xingyun Kingdom, making them feel that he was easy to control.

Once these illusions are formed, they will cause the people of Nebula Kingdom to lower their guard, which will be quite advantageous to their side.

Ram was quite satisfied after a brief exchange with Yang Xia, but found that Yang Xia was not as shrewd as he had imagined.

Cahill and Yoo Ji-soo, still harboring treacherous intentions, have been plotting a comeback, making them two truly dangerous individuals.

But it seems that Yang Xia doesn't care about them at all, and these are obvious loopholes.

After returning home, Ram couldn't help but talk about Yang Xia's matter with the other high-ranking officials.

"It seems that Yang Xia is not as shrewd as I imagined; there are still many flaws in his abilities," Ram said, expressing his opinion.

"That's not necessarily true. In order to achieve our goals, we should still be careful in every aspect."

“Yes, Yang Xia has performed too well in the past few times, we can’t let our guard down.” The other high-ranking officials disagreed with Ram’s statement, feeling that they still needed to be more cautious and that it would be best to keep Yang Xia firmly under their control.

"Why not have Yang Xia bring his wife to Xingyun Kingdom as well? That way we can successfully control him."

“That’s right. Even if Yang Xia wants to escape, we can detain his wife.” These high-ranking officials from Xingyun Kingdom are scheming and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, and they have now set their sights on Shaoyao.

Only by exploiting Yang Xia's weakness could they more easily force him to compromise. Having realized this, they unanimously agreed to this method.

The following day, during a meal, these high-ranking officials from the Nebula Kingdom took the opportunity to offer suggestions to Yang Xia.

"Yang Xia, it must be quite boring for you to live here alone. Besides, you are newly married. It would be better to bring the Empress here as well." The high-ranking officials of Xingyun Kingdom made this request with a smirk. On the surface, it seemed to be for Yang Xia's sake, but in reality, they wanted to control Shaoyao as well.

Yang Xia suppressed his anger and refused outright.

"Our cooperation is a business matter. It would be improper for me to bring my family along. I would not do such a thing," Yang Xia replied decisively, which made the leaders of Xingyun Kingdom feel slightly embarrassed. However, they quickly calmed down and instead deliberately made jokes.

"I never imagined that the King truly loved his Queen so deeply."

"Yes, it's rare to see a ruler like you, who has only married one queen and cherishes her like a precious jewel." The high-ranking officials of Xingyun Kingdom didn't know what to say, so they could only chat with Yang Xia about these topics.

"To be honest, Peony is indeed extremely important to me. I can't let her come out with me to suffer. It's best if she stays at home." Yang Xia didn't hide how important Peony was to him, telling them they had better not to have any designs on her, otherwise he wouldn't be able to get past this hurdle.

On the surface, the two sides seemed to be chatting and laughing, but in reality, undercurrents were swirling and they were both scheming against each other.

The Nebula Kingdom wanted to keep Yang Xia firmly in its grasp and did everything in its power to do so.

Yang Xia, however, refused to budge an inch, making them know where his bottom line was and that he would never agree to excessive demands.

Even in this clash of titans, the atmosphere remained lively, though both sides understood each other's bottom line.

Yang Xia had long seen through the intentions of these high-ranking officials in Xingyun Kingdom towards him, and was always on guard against them.

He had his own purpose in staying here: to thoroughly understand the situation in the Nebula Kingdom. After two days of investigation, he had a clear understanding of many aspects.

Yang Xia was naturally adept at these tasks, not only obtaining crucial intelligence but also doing so without anyone noticing.

Even if these high-ranking officials of Xingyun Kingdom were cunning, they never expected that Yang Xia would have such methods.

The covert competition between the two sides had already begun, and Yang Xia had a good grasp of many things.

It is absolutely impossible for these people from Xingyun Kingdom to keep a firm grip on me, and they will certainly not allow Peony to come here.

"The King and Queen are indeed deeply in love, showing such tenderness and affection; we need not say more."
The high-ranking officials of Xingyun Kingdom could only wish Yang Xia and Yu Meiren a long and happy marriage.

This was naturally not their true opinion, but seeing Yang Xia's resolute attitude, they had no choice but to change their tune.

This meal was like a trap, and Yang Xia had already sensed the sinister intentions of these high-ranking officials from Xingyun Kingdom. Fortunately, he managed to avoid any mistakes by constantly maneuvering around them.

He believed it was not advisable to stay in Xingyun Kingdom for long. Since he had already obtained a lot of accurate intelligence, he should return to the Great Zhou Dynasty to continue planning in order to conquer Xingyun Kingdom as soon as possible.

Moreover, Sun Zhengming was still waiting for him in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Considering all these factors, Yang Xia felt that he should go back.

The next morning, Yang Xia found the highest leader of the Xingyun Kingdom and informed him that he would be returning to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"I must rush back to the Great Zhou Dynasty to handle some important matters."

Yang Xia stated his thoughts directly, his tone leaving no room for discussion. He was there to negotiate cooperation with Xingyun Kingdom, not as a prisoner of the other side, and was free to come and go as he pleased.

"Why the rush? Why not stay a couple more days?"

The high-ranking officials of Xingyun Kingdom looked at each other, unwilling to let Yang Xia leave just like that.

"I didn't expect things to happen so suddenly, but I have to go back."

Yang Xia did not consult with them; he was merely informing them.

"Alright then, in that case, we'll personally escort you away."

These high-ranking officials of Xingyun Kingdom understood that they could not offend Yang Xia, especially since Mengyin was still in their hands, and they believed they could still keep Yang Xia in check.

Thus, several high-ranking officials personally saw Yang Xia off, watching him board the speedboat and return to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Before leaving, Yang Xia secretly contacted General Mengyin and instructed him to remain calm and stay there quietly.

Unless you have your own plans, you must not act rashly.

General Mengyin naturally followed Yang Xia's instructions and remained in Xingyun Kingdom without any problems.

Yang Xia traveled swiftly and soon returned to the Great Zhou Dynasty, where he met Sun Zhengming.

"Brother Sun, thank you very much for taking the initiative to come and support our Great Zhou Dynasty."

After meeting, there was naturally some small talk.

"Yang Xia, there's no need for such formalities between us. What is our relationship?"

Sun Zhengming greeted Yang Xia like an old friend; their relationship had already been quite harmonious.

After those misunderstandings, Sun Zhengming felt terrible, which is why he took the initiative to come and provide support. "Is there anything unusual happening with Liu Zhixiu and Cahill?"

Yang Xia quickly inquired about the situation of the two people.

In the Nebula Kingdom, he acted as if he didn't care, only to mislead the other party; he never relaxed his surveillance of the two.

“They are indeed quite suspicious, and I have sent people to monitor them day and night.”

Sun Zhengming quickly explained the situation, and Yang Xia expressed his gratitude again.

"How are things going on in the Nebula Kingdom?"

Immediately afterwards, Sun Zhengming inquired about the situation in Xingyun Kingdom in order to grasp the overall picture.

"To be honest, I have been feigning cooperation with the Nebula Kingdom, but it is only for the sake of maneuvering."

Yang Xia told the truth without any concealment.

Upon learning of Yang Xia's cooperation with Xingyun Kingdom, Sun Zhengming's eyes flashed with a strange expression, and his mood became complicated.

The two had previously clashed over their cooperation with the Nebula Kingdom, and now Yang Xia was once again entangled with them.

Although Yang Xia claimed it was a feigned cooperation, Sun Zhengming found it hard to understand and his feelings were naturally very complicated.

In this special environment, they have no way of distinguishing between genuine and fake cooperation, and the slightest carelessness could cause a devastating blow to the country.

After Yang Xia finished speaking, Sun Zhengming remained silent, and Yu Meiren beside him could already sense the awkward atmosphere.

Clearly, Sun Zhengming must have begun to have doubts again, which is understandable, given that it concerns a major national issue.

"Your Majesty, what are your specific plans for the future? Please tell me."

Yu Meiren quickly raised this question with Yang Xia.

The implication was that he should explain everything without reservation in order to avoid any further misunderstandings with Yan.

Yang Xia looked at Yu Meiren gratefully. She was indeed his capable wife, proving invaluable in this crucial moment.

Yang Xia naturally noticed Sun Zhengming's complicated expression and was also worried that the misunderstanding from last time would repeat itself, which would be quite troublesome to deal with.

They finally managed to clear up the misunderstanding.

Yang Xia quickly nodded and explained his thoughts in detail.

"My current plan is to find out as much as possible about the Nebula Kingdom's situation, delay the war between the two countries, and buy more time for the Yan Kingdom."
"The Yan Kingdom suffered heavy losses previously and was infiltrated by the Xingyun Kingdom in many ways. Now is the time to thoroughly reorganize it."

Yang Xia shared all his thoughts without reservation, and Sun Zhengming nodded in agreement.

"Yang Xia, thank you very much for everything you have done for our Yan Kingdom. These problems should indeed be properly resolved."

"Thanks to your previous assistance, many forces in the Nebula Kingdom have been dismantled, and I believe these reorganization efforts will be completed soon."

Speaking of this, Sun Zhengming felt even more ashamed. Yang Xia had indeed made too many efforts for Yan Kingdom, but he had misunderstood him and failed to trust Yang Xia.

Yang Xia's mind was still on Yan State, and he wanted to help them solve the problem completely.

"That's good. Next, we need to strengthen Yan's defenses as soon as possible and accelerate the research and development of cutting-edge technologies."

Yang Xia then discussed some follow-up work with Sun Zhengming, emphasizing that none of these aspects could be omitted.

If Yan Kingdom is to remain invincible, it is naturally necessary to strengthen its own development and eliminate internal troubles. All aspects of this work are urgent.

“Yang Xia, you’re right. These aspects are extremely important, and that’s what we’re thinking too. We’re very grateful for your help and care for Yan Kingdom.”

Sun Zhengming was deeply grateful to Yang Xia, and he didn't know how to express his gratitude.

"Brother Sun, there's no need for such formalities between us."

"As partners, we should naturally put ourselves in each other's shoes. Your Yan Kingdom has been very generous to our Great Zhou Dynasty and will always do its best to help us in times of trouble."

Yang Xia shook his head dismissively, believing that these were things he should do.

After listening to Yang Xia's words, Sun Zhengming fell into deep thought, feeling that their Yan Kingdom was about to face a severe test and that all aspects really needed to be properly rested and reorganized.

While other aspects are manageable, the development of cutting-edge technologies seems to present some challenges.

"Yang Xia, to be honest, the development of cutting-edge technology cannot be completed overnight; it may take a long time."

"With our current weapons, there is a significant gap compared to the Nebula Nation, so we are still quite worried about this aspect."

Sun Zhengming somewhat awkwardly pointed out these difficulties, which are real problems that cannot be changed in the short term.

"How about this, I'll think of other ways to see if I can provide Yan with corresponding assistance in the field of advanced weapons, so that your research and development process can be accelerated."

Yang Xia understood that what Sun Zhengming said was also true, so he planned to exchange some cutting-edge weapons from the system to provide substantial assistance to Yan Country and accelerate its research and development.

"Thank you so much. If you can provide assistance in these areas, our Yan Kingdom's military strength will be greatly enhanced, and we will naturally have a better chance of winning."

Sun Zhengming was very pleased, as Yang Xia could always provide assistance in whatever way was needed.

"But don't get too excited yet. I'm not very confident in these areas either. I can only do my best to provide assistance to Yan Kingdom."

Yang Xia himself also needs to search within the system, so he cannot speak too definitively.

"It's alright, it's already very kind of you to have this thought in mind."

Sun Zhengming did not make any further demands.

"I am now stationing my soldiers in Nebula to see if we can learn from their advanced weaponry. Then our two countries can share resources."

Yang Xia was naturally not stingy with Yan Kingdom; he would share any resources he could obtain with them.

"Thank you very much for your kind intentions."

Sun Zhengming thanked Yang Xia again, exchanged some pleasantries, and then turned to leave.

After Sun Zhengming left, Yang Xia browsed the system, intending to use his points to exchange for some cutting-edge weapons to share with Yan Kingdom.

Heavy artillery, such as tower defense cannons, and advanced pistols, all require a significant number of points.

Yang Xia looked at his points balance and felt embarrassed by his lack of funds.

"It seems I have to find a way to get some points. There are many treasures I want to exchange for, but I don't have the ability to do so."

Yang Xia had no choice but to exit the system store and try to find a way to continue earning points.

That evening, Yang Xia and Yu Meiren started a live broadcast together.

The live stream content was quite simple, just the two of them interacting in their daily lives.

[It's unbelievable how loving the ruler and consort of the Great Zhou Dynasty are; it's truly enviable.]

Yes, true feelings are often expressed in the simple things we do, like a bowl of porridge or a meal.

Netizens expressed their envy and showered them with likes and small gifts.

Yu Meiren is gentle and easy-going, and is very popular with her fans in the live stream. (End of Chapter)