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Su Xin had come seeking an alliance in such an unconventional way that Wen Yu and Ji Yanxiu struggled to keep up with his pace.
Still, neither of them doubted Su Xin's ability. His impressive track record spoke for itself.
Ji Yanxiu said coldly, "How do you plan to help me? And do you even know what I want?"
Su Xin shook his head. "Your Highness, there's no need to keep up the pretense. You were kicked out of the center of power, and once one of your brothers takes the throne, he'll purge you. Are you truly willing to accept that?
"If you really wanted to be an idle prince, why would you try to win over the Martial Arts sects and build up your forces in Bashu Circuit?
"And once His Majesty passes and one of the princes inherits the throne, you may not even be allowed to live as an idle prince."
Ji Yanxiu said nothing, because Su Xin was telling the truth. Wen Yu had already said much the same to him.
Ji Yanxiu said impatiently, "Now tell me what kind of alliance you want. You're all alone here in Bashu Circuit, Su Xin. You can't even handle Qiu Baichuan, so what makes you think you can help us?"
Su Xin waved a hand. "Your Highness, you don't need to worry about that. Since I'm the one who came asking to work together, I'll naturally show you some sincerity.
"The Prince of Shu's Mansion wants to gain a foothold in Bashu Circuit. I'll help you with that. Once you've secured your position here, you can help me in return. How does that sound?"
Wen Yu and Ji Yanxiu exchanged a glance. By Su Xin's proposal, they