The Immortal Herb Plan and the Great Powers' Aims

"You really didn't lie to me? You truly have no way to contact Grandmaster?"

Xue Qinghe's eyes were full of suspicion as he looked Tang Shan up and down.

"Your Highness, every word I've said is true. How would I dare deceive you? My loyalty to you is beyond question."

Tang Shan swore without hesitation. To divert Xue Qinghe's attention, he brought out his trump card.

"Hasn't Your Highness hidden a few things from me as well? I don't believe a first prince could rally so many powerful people on his own. You must have the secret backing of some great power."

Tang Shan's question left Xue Qinghe speechless, unable to think of a reply.

Golden Crocodile Douluo, walking unhurriedly beside the carriage, gave a faint, mocking smile. "Heh, Xiao Xue, let's see how you handle this. Tang Shan may be an extraordinary talent, but dropping your guard around him is still a mistake. I hope this teaches you a lesson."

"That's right. I do have the backing of a great power. I hope you'll keep it to yourself."

After a moment's silence, Xue Qinghe raised his head and met Tang Shan's gaze openly.

"Rest assured, Your Highness. No matter which power supports you, I will always be your subordinate."

Tang Shan thumped his chest in assurance.

A sincere smile appeared on Xue Qinghe's face. "Then we're even. You didn't tell me Grandmaster was your teacher, and I didn't tell you about my secret backing. One balances out the other."

As she said that, Angel Big Sis suddenly felt guilty. She was still hiding the earth-shattering secret of her identity, while Tang Shan seemed to have no secrets left from her. An inexplicable sense of guilt wound around her heart like a thread.

Tang Shan, who was sitting on the