Rebirth is not a dream.

At the same time, in the magnificent palace, the emperor was sitting on the dragon throne with a frown on his face, looking at the memorials in his hand with a sad face. These memorials were all about Princess Qingwu's marriage. He knew that this matter was related to the interests of the two countries, but he was more worried that his sons would have conflicts because of this marriage.

The emperor sighed deeply. He knew that if he didn't handle this matter well, it would not only affect the friendly relations between the two countries, but also make his sons fall into the struggle for power and women. He didn't want to see his children turn against each other for a woman, or even kill each other. He hoped that they could live in harmony and jointly maintain the prosperity and stability of the country.

The emperor became angrier and angrier as he thought about it. He felt that his sons were becoming more and more disobedient, especially the second prince, who had already had a princess consort but still wanted to interfere in the marriage with Northern Yan. Now that these sons have grown up, they have become restless, and the relatives behind them have also begun to stir, each with their own thoughts. Thinking of this, the emperor could not help but feel helpless and heartbroken.

At this time, a eunuch came quietly and presented a secret report to the emperor. The emperor took the secret report and read it carefully. As he read deeper, his face gradually became solemn. It turned out that this secret report revealed some secret plans about the fourth prince. The emperor originally thought that the situation in the palace was relatively simple, but this secret report made him realize that the situation in the palace was much more complicated than he had imagined.

The emperor closed his eyes and pondered for a moment. He decided to take action to stop the fourth prince's plan and protect Princess Qingwu. At the same time, he had to strengthen his control over other princes to prevent them from taking radical actions. However, facing such a complicated situation, the emperor was full of worries. He didn't know how to balance the forces of all parties and avoid the outbreak of a palace storm. The emperor immediately summoned the prime minister to discuss countermeasures with him.

The emperor sat on the dragon throne, frowning slightly. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I think the most urgent task is to find out the true intentions of the fourth prince."

The Prime Minister stood aside, bowed slightly, and nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty is wise. If we don't understand the other party's purpose and plan, it will be difficult for us to come up with an effective response strategy."

The emperor sighed softly: "Yes, if we act blindly, it will only make the situation more chaotic."

The Prime Minister continued, "In addition, we need to strengthen the guard of the palace to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation and breaking in. After all, the situation is tense now, and any disturbance may lead to a greater crisis."

The emperor nodded in approval: "Well, I'll leave this matter to you. You must ensure the safety of the palace and not allow any negligence."

The Prime Minister replied respectfully, "As you command. I will arrange for the most elite guards to strengthen patrols and surveillance throughout the palace to ensure that everything is under control."

The emperor added: "Also, send someone to secretly monitor the movements of the other princes. If there is anything unusual, report to me immediately. They are all my sons, but at this time, no one can be careless."

The prime minister nodded solemnly and replied, "As you wish. I will pay close attention to the actions of the princes and report any suspicious situations to Your Majesty in a timely manner." After that, the prime minister took the order and withdrew.

The emperor looked at the prime minister's back as he left, shook his head, rubbed his brows, and felt exhausted. This palace struggle had just begun, and there was still a long way to go. He had to be careful and tread carefully in dealing with every situation. If he was not careful, the consequences would be disastrous.

Su Yue has been paying respects in the mansion these days and has rarely gone out. Today's Kyoto is quiet, without the hustle and bustle of the past. People stay indoors for fear of getting into trouble. The Dali Temple is searching for assassins everywhere, but has not found anything so far. However, they have caught a lot of corrupt officials. These people usually oppress the people and extort money from the people, and now they finally get the punishment they deserve.

At the morning court session, the emperor looked at the list of names presented by the Dali Temple and could not help but feel angry. He originally thought that this assassination was just an ordinary case, but he did not expect that so many officials would be involved. The existence of these people brought shame to the court and made the people suffer. The emperor decided to severely punish these corrupt officials to rectify the government. However, despite this, he was still angry about not finding the assassin.

At the same time, the Emperor of Northern Yan refused to receive any envoys, including the envoys sent by the Emperor. The Emperor wanted to negotiate with the Emperor of Northern Yan, hoping to resolve the conflict between the two countries through peaceful means, but the Emperor of Northern Yan closed the door and refused to give the Emperor any chance. This put the Emperor in a dilemma. He had a large number of troops, but nowhere to send them. He was full of helplessness and anxiety, not knowing how to deal with this situation.

The Emperor of Da'an and his people were very confused, and they had no idea what the Emperor of Beiyan was thinking. He neither returned to his own country, Beiyan, nor did he go out of the door in the Dali Palace, and did not see anyone. Even the Emperor of Da'an originally guessed that the Emperor of Beiyan might want to see Su Yue, but who knew that even the visiting card sent by Su Yue was rejected. What exactly does the Emperor of Beiyan want to do? It is almost the New Year. Does this foreign emperor really intend to live in Da'an permanently?

The emperor decided to go talk to the emperor of Beiyan in person. He went out of the palace with a few confidants and came to the palace where the emperor of Beiyan lived. However, the guards at the door blocked their way, holding their spears crossed to block everyone. "Your Majesty has ordered that no one is allowed to trespass." The guard said in a cold tone. The emperor was shocked. He didn't expect the emperor of Beiyan to be so cautious. He shook his head helplessly and turned to leave. "It seems that we can only think of another way." The emperor said in a low voice.

Back in the palace, the emperor summoned his ministers to discuss countermeasures. The ministers looked solemn and offered suggestions. "Your Majesty, we can send envoys to negotiate with the Emperor of Northern Yan." A minister suggested. "Or we can start from other aspects, such as economic sanctions." Another minister suggested. After thinking for a moment, the emperor decided to send envoys to Northern Yan first. At the same time, he also ordered to strengthen the defense of the border to prevent the attack of Northern Yan.

A few days later, the envoy returned with a reply from the Emperor of Northern Yan. The Emperor of Northern Yan expressed his willingness to meet with the Emperor, but requested that the talks be held at the border between the two countries. The Emperor readily agreed and personally led the delegation to the border. During the talks, the two sides had a heated discussion on the territorial dispute. In the end, after some bargaining, an agreement was reached.

According to the agreement, Northern Yan would return part of the occupied land to the emperor, while the emperor promised to provide a certain amount of material assistance to Northern Yan. In addition, the two sides signed a non-aggression treaty to maintain peace and stability between the two countries. The success of this meeting made the emperor feel relieved. He knew that only by resolving disputes through peaceful means could the outbreak of war be avoided.

After returning to the palace, the emperor expressed his appreciation and gratitude to his ministers. He realized that when facing difficulties, unity and joint efforts can find solutions to problems. At the same time, the emperor also understood that the prosperity of the country depends on the support and efforts of the people. Therefore, he began to pay attention to people's livelihood issues, increase investment in agriculture, commerce and other fields, and promote economic development.

As time went by, the emperor's country gradually recovered its former prosperity. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the social order was in good order. All of this was inseparable from the emperor's wise decisions and the hard work of his ministers.

The ministers all lowered their heads in thought, and no one answered for a while.

"Your Majesty, perhaps we can start with the people around the Emperor of Northern Yan." A minister suggested.

The emperor's eyes lit up and he thought it was a good idea.

"Yes, that makes sense. Immediately send someone to investigate the attendants and maids around the Emperor of Northern Yan to see if we can find a breakthrough."