"What is it? Why so solemn?"
At Fei Tong's words, everyone exchanged glances.
For him to put it that way, things were probably far more complicated than they appeared. This Nie Yun likely had an extremely terrifying background.
"This matter cannot be treated lightly. Before I speak, I hope each of you will swear not to reveal anything you hear today—even if it costs you your lives!"
Fei Tong swept his gaze around, his eyes carrying an unyielding resolve.
"Fine, I'll go first. No matter what I hear today, I will bury it in my heart. If I ever leak it, may I die a miserable death!" Yang Shuo was the first to swear.
Seeing him make his oath, the others hesitated briefly before swearing one after another as well.
They had already cast life and death aside, so making an oath was naturally nothing. Before long, everyone had finished swearing and turned to look at Fei Tong in unison, hoping he would explain.
"Since everyone has sworn an oath, I will no longer hide it. You all know about the dynasty's mission to search for the prince, don't you?"
Having decided to reveal it, Fei Tong no longer hesitated. After pondering for a moment, he spoke.
"The mission to search for the prince? Of course we know! Before His Majesty established the dynasty, in order to preserve his bloodline, he sealed away and exiled a prince. Even he himself could find no clues..."
Yang Shuo muttered, then suddenly widened his eyes, his entire body trembling. "You mean... that prince has been found?"
"That's right! That prince has indeed been found. He is... His Highness Nie Yun!"
Fei Tong nodded.
"What?"
"This Nie Yun is His Highness the Prince?"
"No wonder the general was so respectful toward him. So that