Chapter 96: 058 Mutual Probing with the Second Prince_3
“Titles, official positions,” Yang Ming laughed, “I want the identity of a noble.”
The Second Prince laughed and berated, “Come on, the nobility of the Luofeng Empire can be considered nobility? You can even buy a lower title if you want; we openly sell them.”
(Note: Lower titles of Luofeng are honorary titles, granting no real rights or benefits.)
“So, obtaining it is easier,” Yang Ming’s gaze was exceptionally sincere, “You must have heard from someone close to Princess Fourth about the things I said to her… that was my past life, I assure you with the character of a gentleman, now I have a new goal and will work hard towards it.”
The Second Prince looked into his eyes, his suspicions even more pronounced.
“My intuition tells me you haven’t lied so far. But I don’t understand, Yang Ming, why have you come to this country of ours?”
The Second Prince said quietly,
“Unless you convince me, I have various ways to stop you. Although I despise this country, it’s unfair, full of oppression, with more than seventy percent of the population living without dignity, it can’t be denied I have the duty and responsibility to protect it.”
“Do you have a life goal, Your Highness?” Yang Ming asked.
The Second Prince slightly pursed his lips, “To live happily until old age, does that count? Honestly, that’s my only goal.”
Yang Ming took out the statement he had long prepared:
“Alright, my wise Highness, if we are to cooperate, eventually I have to tell you these things.
“You guessed correctly, my goal is not a title in the Luofeng Empire.”
The Second Prince’s eyes glistened as he listened intently to Yang Ming’s words.
Yang Ming said in a deep voice,
“I want to use the Luofeng Empire as a springboard, accumulate political capital, enter the Sherman Empire from the periphery, and become a true Imperial Duke, standing at the pinnacle of power in the Milky Way.
“That is my life’s ambition!”
For several moments, the Second Prince seemed to be stunned.
The Second Prince’s eyes shone brightly as he asked, “Then to steal Sherman technology and royal intelligence for the New Federation, correct?”
Yang Ming’s mouth twitched furiously.
He decided he would not utter another word with this fool on this topic!
The Second Prince laughed, “You convinced me, Yang Ming, I’m not opposed to the New Federation, I will also help you keep this secret. How do you plan to do it? My father won’t easily grant a high rank; you need at least ten years to accumulate achievements.”
“I was thinking we could cooperate,” Yang Ming said, “more accurately, I will serve you, His Highness the Second Prince.”
“I’m not interested in the throne.”
“Really? Your Highness has eyes planted in the military, closely monitoring the movements of high-level officials like Gudun Mah.”
Yang Ming slowly said,
“Your Highness befriended Princess Fourth very early on and has shown an interest in business, operating half of the royal family’s industries with great success, receiving praise from His Majesty.
“Your Highness has established large commercial complexes abroad, infiltrating to some extent both the New Federation and the Sherman Empire, seeking influence through commerce.”
The Second Prince laughed, “Have you been investigating me too?”
“A mutual exchange,” Yang Ming said, “I want to place my bet on you, and the benefits I can bring you will definitely exceed your expectations.”
“I can introduce you to my brother, using this as a stepping stone for your ambitious idea of breaking into the Sherman Empire; we could benefit from it too, reducing some annual silver and such.”
The Second Prince slowly sighed.
“As for me personally, I’d rather not… we can be friends from now on, without talking about the throne. Let’s talk about making money, helping me build assets in the New Federation, entertainment… do you play croquet?”
Yang Ming laughed, “I’ve dabbled in various sports, but I’m not very good at any.”
“Come on, let’s have a game!”
The Second Prince enthusiastically invited, “If you win, I’ll give you another gift; when it comes to sports, I have quite the talent!”
Just say you want to give a gift directly.
A certain subordinate Ancient God Life Form almost laughed out loud.