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Su Yun hurried back to the banquet hall, only to find the atmosphere heavy and everyone's expressions varied. The Empress sat at the head of the table, her brow furrowed. Upon seeing Su Yun enter, a complex emotion flashed across her eyes, a mixture of anxiety and anticipation.

The envoy of Jinyang State had a smug look on his face. Seeing Su Yun return, he stepped forward and said, "Now that the Holy Maiden of Dasheng State has returned, this envoy will state the new conditions again. If Dasheng State agrees to marry the Holy Maiden to our Crown Prince, in addition to the trade preferences mentioned earlier, our country is willing to cede three border cities as a sign of sincerity. But if they do not agree, there may no longer be a possibility of peaceful coexistence between the two countries." These words were soft but firm. On the surface, they were generous conditions, but in fact they contained hidden threats.

Su Yun's heart sank, realizing the situation was becoming increasingly thorny. She gathered herself, stepped forward and saluted the empress, then turned to the envoy and spoke calmly, "Your Excellency, marriage is a matter of lifelong happiness for a woman. It's no joke, and certainly not a bargaining chip in a deal between two countries. Furthermore, the Great Sheng Nation has always valued peace, but that doesn't mean it fears threats. If the Jinyang Nation resorts to force, the Great Sheng Nation will certainly not sit idly by."

The envoy's expression changed slightly, and he snorted coldly, "What do you mean, Saint? Does the Great Sheng Kingdom intend to give up this great opportunity and disregard the lives of the people of both countries?" Su Yun looked him in the eye fearlessly and said, "Your Excellency, please do not confuse us. If the Jinyang Kingdom truly seeks peace, why would they resort to cities and war to force it? The Great Sheng Kingdom cherishes peace and is willing to have friendly exchanges with all countries, but all this should be based on equality and respect."

The Empress listened to Su Yun's words, a flicker of relief in her eyes. She looked at the envoy and said slowly, "Your Excellency, what the Saint Maiden said is my intention. This matter of marriage requires careful consideration. I will consult with the ministers at court and then give you a reply." Seeing this, the envoy felt it was difficult to press further and could only bow and say, "In that case, I will await your Majesty's good news. I hope Your Majesty will not keep us waiting too long."

After the envoys from Jinyang State took their seats, the empress motioned Su Yun closer and whispered, "Yun'er, what you said today makes perfect sense, but Jinyang State is coming at us with such force. If this matter is not handled properly, war could break out. Do you have any ideas?" Su Yun pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, just now, outside, I was inspired by a young master and thought that perhaps we could demonstrate the strength and sincerity of our Great Sheng State to Jinyang State, rather than simply maintaining peace through marriage. We could propose that both sides send envoys to study and exchange ideas, and jointly develop border trade. This would not only enhance mutual understanding, but also promote the interests of both sides, and perhaps resolve this crisis."

The Empress nodded slightly, and said thoughtfully, "This plan is feasible, but I wonder if Jinyang will agree." Su Yun said, "Your Majesty, why not give it a try? Tomorrow, Su Yun is willing to accompany Your Majesty in a detailed discussion with the Jinyang envoys, and do our utmost to strive for a peaceful resolution of this matter." The Empress looked at Su Yun's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She gently patted her hand and said, "Yun'er, I feel relieved to have you around."

After the banquet, Su Yun returned to her chambers. She sat by the window, gazing out at the night, her thoughts drifting back to the man in white. Who was he? Why was he in the palace? Why did he possess such unique insights into these national affairs? So many questions swirled in her mind. However, the more pressing issue at hand was how to resolve the Jinyang Kingdom's marriage proposal. She knew she shouldered the heavy responsibility of maintaining national peace, and she couldn't afford to be careless. As she pondered, Su Yun slowly closed her eyes, silently formulating a strategy for tomorrow's response. Slowly, she drifted off to sleep, the moonlight casting a shadow over her tranquil face, as if casting a silver veil over her.