Xu Xiao grinned, then said smugly, "Of course. He may not know which immortal he was in a past life, but he's definitely a man of great ability. With him out front taking the heat for you, no one will care what you do."
Recalling his encounters with Wang Yue, Xu Fengnian replied uncertainly, "Wang Yue isn't easy to fool. Would he really be willing to take the blame for me?"
Seeing Xu Fengnian take an interest, Xu Xiao answered seriously, "He wants to restore his kingdom and needs our Northern Liang warhorses. He also wants to marry the princess of fallen Western Chu. Naturally, he'll have to pay a price."
Xu Fengnian furrowed his brow and asked, puzzled, "What terms did you make with him?"
Xu Xiao's expression turned solemn. "In exchange for ten occasions when he'll lend us his strength, I plan to have his first act be impersonating my son."
Looking at the murderous expression on Xu Xiao's face, Xu Fengnian felt deeply moved. Much of the resentment he'd accumulated during his three years of travels melted away.
After all, no one knew which immortal Wang Yue had been in a past life. A man like that would be sought after wherever he went. Yet Xu Xiao was willing to use Wang Yue for his own purposes. That was already beneath him.
Prince Liang's Mansion, Lakeside Cottage
Wang Yue had just gotten up early that morning when he opened the door and saw Nangong Puye standing outside. Surprised, he asked, "Nangong, did you need something?"
Nangong Puye frowned and pointed to the magnificent building by the lake in the distance. "That's Tingchao Pavilion."
Wang Yue blinked, puzzled. "Isn't that where you wanted to go? Why come to me?"
Nangong Puye replied with a serious expression, "You're