Chapter 1795

Wu Lie's words were filled with probing intent, but Gu Chen only smiled when he heard this. "Today, let's not talk about our backgrounds. I came here with the intention of making friends with Your Royal Highness, the second prince."

Wu Lie cursed inwardly. If you didn't have the backing of the Chen Clan, how could I possibly sit down and talk to you?

Despite his thoughts, he still put on a friendly smile. "If that's what you think, then I'd be happy to make friends with you. Since we're going to put aside our identities, please don't call me Your Royal Highness anymore."

"Alright, then I'll call you Brother Wu Lie. Here's a toast to you." Gu Chen raised his cup and drained it in one gulp. His attitude was polite, but not lacking in elegance.

Wu Lie's eyes flashed, and he returned the toast with a laugh. "Brother Chen, you're too kind."

The two of them soon seemed to be chatting happily. It was hard to imagine the confrontation at the banquet earlier.

Tang Xuance was secretly on guard. Before, he had only noticed Prince Wu Lie's overbearing and domineering nature. Only today did he realize that beneath his rough exterior, he was actually very shrewd.

Come to think of it, if he only knew how to use his power to oppress others, he would have long been defeated in the struggle for the throne of Great Sheng. How could he have achieved what he had today?

"Since we're friends, why don't we tell each other frankly to ease Brother Wu Lie's heart?" Gu Chen went into the main topic as they chatted.

"Oh? What would you like to say, Brother Chen? "Wu Lie smiled widely, as if he was all ears.

"I owed the Pei Nation's royal family a favor in my early years. Now that they've come to me, I can't refuse to help them. Therefore, I hope Brother Wu Lie can be magnanimous and let them go. "Gu Chen made up a story.

Wu Lie's expression immediately turned cold. It would be strange if he believed this. If the Pei Nation's royal family really did this guy a favor, why would he need to kneel and beg him?

This was clearly just an excuse, an excuse to meddle in the affairs of the Pei Nation. This guy really didn't have good intentions today!

"You must be joking, Brother Chen. The Liu family has high and mighty royal power in Pei Nation. How could I possibly threaten them?" Wu Lie decided to play dumb since the other party was spouting nonsense.

"Let's not beat around the bush. I know what Brother Wu Lie is thinking, and I won't make things difficult for Brother Wu Lie. As long as Brother Wu Lie is willing to let the Liu Shi go, I will naturally show my sincerity." Gu Chen said.

"Oh? What kind of sincerity can Brother Chen offer? "Wu Lie remained calm and collected.

"Since Brother Wu Lie thinks highly of the Seventh Prince inheriting the throne of Pei State, after discussing it with the Yun matriarch, we feel that the Seventh Prince is indeed a good candidate."

Wu Lie was stunned by Gu Chen's words.

Standing beside Wu Lie, the Crow General Commander understood, and a look of deep disdain appeared in his eyes.

He was still wondering how amazing this person was, but who would have thought that he was actually here to surrender!

Wu Lie came back to his senses and glanced at Tang Xuance. He saw that Tang Xuance's expression was solemn, but he did not refute Chen Yi's words. It was obvious that Chen Yi was not joking.

"Brother Chen, you've really given me a generous gift. I can feel your sincerity."

Wu Lie was overjoyed. If he could solve the Pei State's problems so easily, it would be the best for him.

"Of course, since the Yun matriarch has compromised on the succession of the throne, I also hope that Brother Wu Lie can make a corresponding concession. Consider it as giving me some face." Gu Chen changed the topic.

"I'm naturally willing to give Brother Chen face. Tell me about it." Wu Lie now found Gu Chen to be more pleasing to the eye. He felt that the other party was really here to make friends.

"I hope that after the Seventh Prince inherits the throne, Brother Wu Lie will stop interfering with the Pei State's politics."

Gu Chen said seriously. Wu Lie wanted to immediately promise, but he was interrupted. "I hope that Brother Wu Lie will treat this matter seriously. Backstabbing won't work here. If you agree now and then play tricks later, it will be very embarrassing for both of us."

Wu Lie's smile gradually faded.

He thought that the other party had given in to him and wanted a way out of this embarrassing situation. That was why he was willing to say all sorts of pleasantries to him.

However, after thinking about his words carefully, he realized that the other party didn't want a way out of this embarrassing situation. Instead, he really wanted him to stop interfering with the Pei State's politics. Wu Lie couldn't smile anymore.

"Brother Chen, are you messing with me?" Wu Lie's expression turned ugly, and his tone turned sinister.

The reason he wanted the Seventh Prince to inherit the throne was because he felt that the Seventh Prince was the weakest and most easily bullied. His ascension to the throne would help him smoothly control the Pei State's politics.

However, Gu Chen had requested that he not interfere with the Pei State's politics. If he agreed, then what was the point of having the Seventh Prince inherit the throne? Wouldn't all his efforts in the Pei State have been for nothing?

They were all smart people and understood the stakes involved. Thus, he felt that the other party was just toying with him!

"Brother Wu Lie misunderstands. I am very sincere in resolving this matter," Gu Chen said calmly.

"Sincere my ass! Do you think I'm an idiot? "Wu Lie's eyes turned cold, and he gave Crow General Commander a look.

Commander Crow General instantly understood, and he took a step forward and berated loudly. "How dare you trick my master. This is not a place where you can act presumptuously!"

He was about to attack after saying that, intending to test the other party's strength.

However, he had only taken one step when he felt his body tighten. He was actually showing signs of being unable to move!

His expression changed, and he tried to break free from this binding feeling. However, he felt that the power surging out of his body was like a clay ox entering a swamp. It was difficult for him to resist the mysterious power that had descended upon him!

"The Fixed Body Art?" He was bewildered and somewhat in disbelief.

The other party was a member of the Chen Clan, so he had naturally been on guard against the other's Fixed Body Art. However, this Fixed Body Art was even more strange than he had imagined. He had not seen any signs of the other party casting the art, so how had he fallen for it?

Crow General Commander's heart sank. He had lost a lot of face this time!

Wu Lie saw that Crow General Commander had not made a move for a long time, and his expression became even more unsightly.

He had been taken down before he could even make a move? Was the Chen Clan's Fixed Body Art really that powerful?

It was as if he had swallowed a fly. Wu Lie's heart was filled with rage, but he could not vent it.

"Brother Wu Lie, why are you so impatient? I know that you don't really want to take over the country, but only hope to increase your bargaining chips in the fight for the throne. Since that is the case, I believe that an alliance between us is the best choice. Why must we fight and kill each other and shed all pretense of cordiality? I believe that Brother Wu Lie does not understand the logic of an alliance. "

Gu Chen spoke indifferently. The Fixed Body Art made his words seem to carry a lot of weight. Wu Lie listened carefully.

"Alliance? How can I believe that the Liu Clan of the Pei Nation will sincerely form an alliance with me? Why should I choose to trust others when I have the power in my own hands? I don't want to give others the chance to stab me in the back! "Wu Lie said with a gloomy expression.

"Not with the Liu Clan, but with me," Gu Chen said meaningfully.

"You? How can I trust a guy who came out of nowhere without knowing the situation? "Wu Lie laughed in anger. He slammed the table and stood up.

(End of this chapter)