Cheng Yu looked at Mei Ruoying with a gloomy expression and said coldly, "Are you sure you have this Jiedushi in your grasp?"

"No, no, no."

Mei Ruoying chuckled, "Lord Cheng, I don't mean that at all. This presumptuous visit is actually to point out a path of survival for you!"

"You should also be clear that anything related to rebellious traitors is the Emperor's forbidden zone!"

"Therefore, with the Prince of Jiangzuo under house arrest by His Majesty, the memorial you sent to the Imperial Capital is digging a pit for yourself."

"Although your Cheng family has no intention of rebelling, the Emperor doesn't know that. He will only think that you have been a local tyrant for too long and are so ignorant as to provoke him."

Speaking of this, Mei Ruoying raised her chin slightly, "So, your current situation is very dangerous, and you have no choice at all."

"If you want to get through this safely, there is only one way to cooperate with me... Lord Cheng, you are a smart person, you should know how to answer, right?"

Cheng Yu's expression was uncertain. After a long silence, he said gloomily, "That sounds nice, but this Jiedushi is not a fool, and I can't be fooled by your sweet words."

"Now the Mei family has fallen, and you are wanted by His Majesty... To put it bluntly, if the Prince of Jiangzuo hadn't taken you in, you would just be a homeless dog."

"With you like this, what can you rely on to help this Jiedushi get out of trouble?"

Mei Ruoying was not annoyed by such sarcasm.

She still smiled charmingly and said, "As long as you agree to cooperate with me, won't you be able to see my abilities?"

"Besides, you also know that the Prince of Jiangzuo never keeps useless people. Since he chose to take in me, a fugitive, it means that I have value that can move him."

"Even if you don't believe me, you should believe him, right?"

A thoughtful look flashed in Cheng Yu's eyes.

He could see the ambition and ruthlessness hidden in Mei Ruoying's eyes. Cooperating with such a person was undoubtedly dangerous, and he might be backstabbed if he was not careful.

However, as the woman in front of him said, he had no better choice.

Cheng Yu took a deep look at Mei Ruoying and snorted coldly, "What are you planning to do to help me get out of trouble?"

"Your master, the Prince of Jiangzuo, is determined to drag my Cheng family into the water this time. If you betray him to help me, you will definitely be noticed by him, and things will only get worse."

"Unless you tell me the whole plan, otherwise I won't consider cooperating with you!"

She's taken the bait!

Noticing the change in Cheng Yu's attitude, Mei Ruoying's red lips curled up slightly, and she was secretly delighted.

But on the surface, her expression did not change at all, and even her attitude was more arrogant and tough: "Lord Cheng, I said, you are not qualified to negotiate terms with me!"

"Now it is you who have something to ask of me. If you want to protect your family, then put yourself in the right position, listen to my instructions, and don't do or say unnecessary things."

Hearing this, Cheng Yu was instantly enraged and said gloomily, "No one has ever dared to offend this Jiedushi like this! Do you think I will compromise so easily?"

"Mei Ruoying, maybe what you said just now is right, my Cheng family is already suspected by His Majesty, but as long as I capture you and then report the Prince of Jiangzuo to the palace, that will be making up for my mistakes!"

"At that time, His Majesty will definitely show leniency in view of my Cheng family's past merits and let this matter go lightly."

A hint of mockery appeared on Mei Ruoying's pretty face, and she raised her eyebrows and said, "Report? Lord Cheng, I think you are worried that you are not dying fast enough."

"The dog Emperor Jiang Chen has always been dissatisfied with the aristocratic families in the South, but unfortunately, he has never had a suitable reason to take action, so he can only endure it."

"But if you, the 'local emperor' sitting in the South, take the initiative to plead guilty, then it will be like sending him a pillow when he is sleepy."

As she spoke, Mei Ruoying slowly got up and approached Cheng Yu step by step.

She said coldly, "Based on my understanding of the Emperor, at that time, he will definitely use your hand to get rid of the Prince of Jiangzuo first and solve his serious problem."

"Then, the next one will be your Cheng family!"

"You have been dealing with the Prince of Jiangzuo for so many years, you have done a lot of head-losing business, right? It is just a matter of convenience for the Emperor to clean you up. Just pick out a charge and you can put your whole family in jail."

Cold sweat broke out on Cheng Yu's back.

Although he didn't want to admit it, he knew in his heart that what Mei Ruoying said was very likely to happen.

It was because he had too many handles in the hands of the Prince of Jiangzuo that he requested a marriage alliance with the Emperor, wanting to take the opportunity to draw closer the relationship between the two parties and provide a guarantee for his family.

In silence, Cheng Yu's face became paler and paler, and his originally straight back had become hunched at some point.

"Heh, as expected of Mei Wenshi's daughter, this Jiedushi was really a little scared by you."

"Tell me, how are we going to cooperate?"

"What are you plotting for by coming to this Jiedushi at all costs?"

Hearing this, the smile on Mei Ruoying's face became a little more real, and she curled her lips and said, "I don't want much. When the Prince of Jiangzuo falls, I plan to accept all his power!"

"And Lord Cheng, you will be my best helper at that time!"

The arrogant words made Cheng Yu's eyes widen instantly.

He originally thought that he had been in the world for half his life and was already considered a hero, but now, after meeting Mei Ruoying and seeing her ambition and methods, he suddenly felt a sense of inferiority.

This woman in front of him is really extremely terrifying!

"Okay, this Jiedushi agrees to you!"

"As long as you can help the Cheng family get rid of the Prince of Jiangzuo, I will help you gather your forces!"

Not long after the conversation ended.

The originally peaceful and serene Jiedushi's mansion suddenly began to be under martial law, and many more patrol soldiers appeared.

For a time, the servants in the mansion were all in danger, for fear of accidentally angering their master and inviting disaster.

Thousands of miles away, the Imperial Palace.

Jiang Chen sat upright behind the imperial desk, his majestic eyes sizing up the Prince of Jiangzuo who had come to visit.

Although he had already become suspicious in his heart, without evidence, Jiang Chen did not show it. He opened his mouth with a gentle expression:

"Royal Uncle, it has been many days since we parted at Mount Tai. How have you been these days?"

Hearing this, the Prince of Jiangzuo, who was standing with his head lowered in front of the desk, instantly twisted his face.

This dog Emperor has placed him under disguised house arrest, and he still has the face to ask him how he is doing. Is he provoking or humiliating him?!

Taking a deep breath and suppressing the anger in his heart, the Prince of Jiangzuo endured and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Thanks to you, this subject has been very idle during this period."

The impeccable performance made Jiang Chen raise his eyebrows slightly and test him again, "Is that so? Then I can rest assured."

"By the way, Royal Uncle, the rebellious traitors have become more and more rampant recently. What is your opinion on this matter?"

Hearing this, the Prince of Jiangzuo's back stiffened, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Why did this dog Emperor suddenly ask about this? Could it be that he has discovered something? That's impossible!

Barely steadying his mind, he replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, this subject is just a carefree prince and knows nothing about state affairs. I really don't dare to discuss the affairs of rebellious traitors. Please forgive me."

"Is that so? I don't think so!" Jiang Chen's tone was tinged with a hint of coldness.

"If Royal Uncle is just a carefree prince, why would the Zhenhai Jiedushi write a letter from thousands of miles away, insisting on marrying his daughter to you?"