Chapter 78: Extorting Prince Wei
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“Hahaha, my dear nephew, it’s been five years. You’ve grown even more handsome and impressive.”
Prince Wei stepped out of the sedan chair and gave Xiao Ming a hug, vigorously patting his back with his right hand.
“Cough, cough.” Xiao Ming nearly coughed up blood from the force of Prince Wei’s pats. The sheer weight and momentum of this three-hundred-pound man were no joke. He quickly escaped Prince Wei’s embrace and smiled, “Uncle, you’ve certainly grown even more… robust over the past five years.”
“Ah, the capital of Jinling is filled with exquisite delicacies and fine wines. I don’t have many hobbies, but eating is one of them. If you ever visit Jinling, nephew, I’m sure you wouldn’t be able to resist either,” Prince Wei said, patting Xiao Ming’s shoulder.
The two appeared cordial as they walked toward the main hall. Outside, Prince Wei ordered his personal guards to stay behind, entering the hall alone with Xiao Ming.
Once inside, Prince Wei’s expression immediately darkened. As they sat down, the atmosphere grew tense, filled with an unspoken tension.
“Nephew, Zhou Ziyu was my man. The smuggling of warhorses was done under the emperor’s tacit approval. You should release him now.”
The pleasantries outside were merely for show. When it came to matters of interest, exchanges were often direct. Prince Wei had no emotional attachment to Xiao Ming and got straight to the point.
“What! Uncle, why didn’t you say so earlier? Zhou Ziyu has already been executed,” Xiao Ming feigned surprise.