The princess is so powerful that the fish pond is full of people

"Furthermore, the crown prince's dignity, power, and legacy must all be earned through diligent governance, cultivating virtue and upholding the law, and ruling over all. They cannot be achieved through the dependence of men from other families. Your country's actions do not simply enhance the crown prince's power, but harbor hidden evil intentions. You intend to meddle in politics and steal the throne under the guise of a 'marriage'! I see clearly what is happening, and how can I allow you to confuse the public and disrupt the government?"

Every word was like a heavy hammer hitting the hearts of all the messengers present.

The words on this imperial edict were heavy enough to almost split Xiaowan's mind open and throw it to the ground.

He was just about to step on it twice.

"I remember that Xiaowan has always been known for her respect and prudence. This time, perhaps because of her ignorance, she has followed the outdated rules of other places and does not understand the dignity of our Celestial Empire. Therefore, I have issued a special decree to sternly admonish her:

The offered prince, Yuchi Lan, must be sent back to your country immediately and is not allowed to stay in the territory of the Celestial Empire!

"Prince Bao's marriage is determined by the laws of the royal family and the etiquette of the royal family. Foreigners are forbidden from interfering in this matter forever! Anyone who dares to discuss the internal affairs of the royal family or spy on the crown prince's palace will be regarded as a traitor and will be punished with an army. There will be no mercy!"

Upon hearing this, Yuchi Lan could no longer kneel and struggled to get up. If he had not been suppressed by the officers and soldiers brought by Yun Ling, he would have turned over and snatched the imperial edict.

Yun Ling was reading the imperial edict, and it was not appropriate to stop in the middle, otherwise Yuchi Lan would not just be forced to listen to the imperial edict.

The shock and torment in the hearts of the envoys from various countries upstairs were no less than that of Yuchi Lan.

Up to now, they had only heard the dissatisfaction of the Queen of Da Xia. However, according to the Queen of Da Xia's style, it was impossible for her to just write a few words of reprimand in the imperial edict and be done with it.

Based on everyone's understanding of the Queen of Daxia, she was able to break into the Northern Royal Family with only one guard and take the old emperor's head.

Xiaowan used her trick on Prince Bao this time, and if he doesn't die, he will be skinned alive.

But what about them?

The Queen of Daxia doesn’t know what they have done now, but their beauties have already set off and will arrive in the capital in no more than half a month.

But as long as the beauty enters the territory of Daxia, even if it is an auspicious time for an eagle to deliver the message, the Queen of Daxia will receive the news.

By then, they will face the same situation as Xiaowan. Yuchi Lan's listlessness these days has been transferred to these people. Just thinking about the thundering methods of the Queen of Daxia, they even have difficulty breathing.

"However, I understand the benevolence of Heaven and remember the old friendship between you and me. I cannot bear to raise an army to punish you. If Xiaowan can abide by the loyalty of a minister and obey this order, then your past mistakes can be forgiven and your kindness can be continued.

However, acts of rebellion must be punished!

Special decree: Starting from next year, the annual tribute from your country's vassal states will be increased by 20% according to the usual practice!

This additional tribute is not due to the lack of the Celestial Empire, but because I think your country needs to remember this instruction and serve as a warning to others!

You should reflect deeply on your mistakes and let the whole country know: Anyone who attempts to use the trick of "offering a son" to spy on the royal family and shake the orthodox dynasty should pay a hundredfold for even the slightest mistake!

This additional tax will be a permanent rule! If you reflect on yourselves and diligently cultivate your tributary duties, perhaps I may one day change my mind and restore normal practices. If you harbor further delusions, I will not only double the tribute, but I fear your nation will be unable to withstand the wrath of a thunderbolt!

Admire this! "

As Yun Ling finished speaking, noises came from all directions. That night, many people could not stand or kneel steadily.

"Prince Xiaowan, are you still not going to accept my order and express your gratitude?"

Everyone could hear a biting chill in the voice of the aunt who delivered the imperial edict, which was more hurtful than the cold wind on a spring night in the capital.

Yuchi Lan was forced to kowtow by the officers and soldiers. Even though he was full of indignation, he could do nothing.

When he opened his mouth to speak, Yuchi Lan suppressed his chattering teeth, swallowed the grievance in his heart, and said respectfully:

"Your humble servant, Xiaowan Yuchilan, bows in gratitude to Her Majesty the Queen of Great Xia for her grace."

Everyone present could hear the reluctance in his heart, but this was the gap between countries. From the day Xiaowan started to plan, she should have expected this result.

"Prince Xiaowan, please get some rest. We should be leaving early tomorrow morning."

Fearing that this man would become depressed and die in the post station, Yun Ling left behind several officers and soldiers to guard him under the guise of taking care of him.

This person entered Daxia alive and must leave alive.

"I won't bother you any more, Prince. I'll go back and report now."

Yun Ling left the inn, and the inn returned to its former quietness. However, that night, in addition to the whistling sound of the wind, one could vaguely hear the sound of collapse coming from various places.

Yun Ling completed her mission and returned to the palace to report. In her hand was the imperial edict written by His Royal Highness Prince Bao. After the edict was written, His Majesty did not have time to read it.

Anyway, Prince Xiaowan doesn't have the strength to receive it, so let him take it away with the carriage that takes him away tomorrow.

Liang Chongyue was playing chess with Minglang, using the jade chess pieces he had found in Fan Hun's treasure house.

The things that Liang Chongyue had originally said she would give to Minglang were divided into several parts by her. She kept the largest portion for herself and gave the rest away.

This jade chess piece was given to her by Minglang as a gift.

"Your Majesty, I have already gone to the post station to announce the decree."

Liang Chongyue had just dropped a child when he glanced at her and reached out to Yun Ling. Yun Ling immediately understood and handed over the imperial edict.

"Why did you bring it back? Did that boy refuse to accept it?"

Minglang placed a piece right after that. Seeing that the empress was reading the imperial edict she had written on her behalf, she began to eat the fruit. The night was still long and this game of chess could not be finished in a short time.

"It's not that Prince Xiaowan refused to accept it, but the magnificent and majestic writing of Your Highness stunned him. He knelt on the ground and didn't have the energy to accept the order.

I thought of bringing it back first, and letting him take it away tomorrow along with the carriage that takes Prince Xiaowan away."

Minglang raised her eyebrows and looked at the empress dowager admiring the imperial edict she wrote. It was hard not to suspect that Aunt Yunling had brought it back on purpose for the empress dowager to see.

Fortunately, she urged her aunt to leave as soon as she finished writing, forgetting that she could bring back this copy of the imperial edict that had been read out.

But then again, for the Queen Mother, what is impossible?

"It is truly magnificent and well-written, with a good balance of tension and relaxation, reflecting the style of a great nation."

Liang Chongyue noticed that when Minglang wrote about collecting an additional 20% of the annual tribute, the word "20%" sounded a bit heavy, and it seemed that she was dissatisfied with only collecting 20%.

Liang Chongyue closed the imperial edict with amusement. Minglang was still young, so it was okay for him to be a little childish.

It will come out through practice.

"Have you chosen the people who will escort him away tomorrow? He still needs to be safely escorted out of Daxia."

If he died in Daxia for unknown reasons, it would be unreasonable to collect 20% of the annual tribute.

"Don't worry, Queen Mother. I have made all the arrangements. I will ensure that Yuchi Lan leaves the building safely and arrives in Xiaowan safely."

With her words, Liang Chongyue stopped worrying about it. As for what Minglang would do, that was her business.

"Okay, let's continue playing chess."

Liang Chongyue made his move, and Minglang quickly followed.