The Former Emperor's Orphan, the Title of King of the Southern Barbarians, and the Female Emperor's Willingness to Accept Xu Qingxiao

The Marquis of Xinwu's voice was quiet, but his tone was fraught with tension.

Yet his words left Xu Qingxiao somewhat stunned.

"A prince has arrived?"

Xu Qingxiao frowned at the Marquis of Xinwu, his eyes full of confusion.

Since when had another prince appeared?

The Marquis of Xinwu did not continue. Instead, he glanced at Yang Hu, his meaning clear.

"He's one of us."

Xu Qingxiao did not ask Yang Hu to leave. He said it outright: Yang Hu was one of them, and there was no need to guard against him.

Hearing this, the Marquis of Xinwu said nothing more. Had it been anyone else, he might have been displeased, but Xu Qingxiao was different. He was now the backbone of Great Wei.

His status and authority were second only to the Female Emperor's, and his prestige in Great Wei was no less than hers.

"Your Highness."

"The Ministry of Rites received word several days ago from the Tuxie Dynasty. They informed Great Wei that someone claiming to be the Former Emperor's orphan had ended up in their lands. The Tuxie Dynasty has now verified his identity, and he is indeed the Former Emperor's orphan."

"They have therefore arranged an escort to bring him to the Capital of Great Wei. The prince has already departed from Tuxie and is on his way here."

The Marquis of Xinwu explained.

"The news arrived several days ago? Why wasn't I informed?"

Xu Qingxiao could not help asking.

The Marquis of Xinwu gave a rueful smile.

"We didn't know what you were occupied with during those days. Someone from the Ministry of Rites did visit you, but the people at Prince's Manor said you were busy with something important, so they thought it best not to disturb you."

"Then came the Buddhist