Chapter 587.2: coercion and temptation

Given Pei Qianhaos reputation, Xian Liang had no trouble recognising the name despite never having been to Beimin.

So its actually Beimins Prince Hao.

He married the Imperial Princess. The previous one was an impostor!

It took a while for Xian Liang to recover from such a shocking piece of news.

Since Beimins Prince Hao is here, you should also give me your word that the soldiers will be spared, and that Consort Xian and her child will be safe.

He wanted both the Western Region King and Beimins Prince Hao to give their promise!

You have my word, answered Pei Qianhao.

Satisfied, Xian Liang walked out of the interrogation room.

The men in the cells cried out as they saw him. Your Excellency!

Xian Liang looked at them and announced, After my discussion with the King, its true that Lord Xian Yue was in the wrong. Ive decided to surrender to the court.

Why did you say that, Lord?! The soldiers could not believe what they just heard.

They then spotted a lady walking towards them with a smile as she said, Lord Xian Yue was seduced by the impostor princess who instigated him to stage a coup; his death was an unfortunate accident. Since Lord Xian Liang has already surrendered, I hope that you all can also make a smart choice.

The soldiers looked at each other in confusion before turning to Xian Liang for guidance.

Its true that my brother was seduced by the impostor princess. The King has already agreed to spare everyones lives and to allow all of you to return to your camps. I, Xian Liang, will be leaving the capital. Consort Xian is pregnant, and shell give birth to the Kings first child in a few months.

All the men looked at Du Ling upon hearing this. They then knelt and said, We are willing to surrender and obey.

With these five hundred elite soldiers setting down their swords, the rest of the soldiers would no longer have leaders even if they wanted to rebel.

Su Xi-er turned to Du Ling and said, Elder Brother, Ill leave this to you and A-Jing. Id like to visit Consort Xian.

We wont know what might happen in future, but at this juncture, Consort Xian cannot die.

Du Ling nodded and left to settle the matters in prison, while Pei Qianhao held her hand and said, Ill walk you there.

Xi-er, you shouldnt have mentioned Consort Xians pregnancy.

Xian Liang agreed to surrender and leave the capital only because he hopes that the Xian family can rebuild itself in future.

Pei Qianhao placed his hands on her shoulders and said, Consort Xians child will not survive, no matter what.

I know. The Queen should bear the Kings first child, and the Grand Empress Dowager doesnt like Consort Xian either. However, we had to placate Xian Liang for him to surrender; we can secretly deal with him when hes leaving the capital.

Pei Qianhao took her in an embrace. Xi-er, you dont have to think about these things. You just need to stay at home, take care of our children, and spend time with me.

Su Xi-er would have been annoyed at this in the past, but now, she returned the hug and said, A-Jing, Ill go to the Warm Jade Palace after visiting Consort Xian. The warming jade bed seems to have improved my condition.

Pei Qianhao smiled. You may be able to recover with this warming jade bed. Well get the imperial physician to take a look at you after were back in Beimin. Who knows, our little prince might already be on the way.