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Yuan Tiangang's smile faded a bit, and his tone became slightly more serious: "These two princes seem a little unwilling to give in, and have been making small moves recently. From what I understand, they seem to be contacting other princes and attempting to launch a mutiny."

Li Xingyun's eyes grew sharp. He was fully aware of Li Xinghu and Li Xingmin's subtle intentions. However, he didn't express excessive concern, simply responding calmly, "Yes, I understand. Pass on my decree to summon all the ministers and several princes to the imperial study tomorrow for a meeting!"

Yuan Tiangang took his orders and left. He knew in his heart that Li Xingyun didn't care about Li Xinghu and Li Xingmin's little tricks. After all, Li Cunxu would definitely not give them any opportunity to take advantage of him, and whether the other vassal kings would support them was self-evident.

"Yes!" Yuan Tiangang responded and quickly turned and left. His steps were steady and swift, as if he had a clear goal and mission. He was going to inform the ministers in Shenwu City, convey Li Xingyun's will, and ensure that everything went according to plan.

Meanwhile, Li Xingyun, with Are's help, leisurely changed into a dark, golden-threaded python robe. This magnificent and solemn garment, embroidered with exquisite golden dragon patterns, symbolized supreme power and status. Li Xingyun meticulously adjusted his attire, paying attention to every detail. He knew today was an important day, and he couldn't afford to be careless.

After he had everything in order, he took firm steps toward the palace. His pace was neither hurried nor slow, but it exuded an undeniable dignity and confidence. This was his first time exercising the power of regent, and he knew the weight of his responsibility was immense; he couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

Finally, Li Xingyun arrived at the palace. He passed through the numerous palace gates and entered the imperial court. On both sides of the court, ministers were already lined up, their eyes fixed on Li Xingyun.

"His Royal Highness has arrived~~~" As the eunuch's drake-like voice fell, a solemn silence fell over the court. Ministers bowed in respect to Li Xingyun.

Li Xingyun's gaze was cold and sharp. He scanned the ministers on either side, as if he could see through their inner thoughts. His steps were steady and powerful, each one seeming to tread upon the hearts of the people. He slowly made his way through the crowd and stopped beneath the dragon throne.

Then, he turned around and glanced at all the ministers again. However, at this moment, his brows knitted slightly, because he found that two figures who should have been there were missing!

They are Li Xinghu and Li Xingmin!

Li Xingyun felt a wave of loss and helplessness in his heart. He knew what this meant. Another... death!

"Your Highness, your Highness, we pay our respects to you! May your Highness live a thousand years, a thousand thousand years!"

"Your Highness, your Highness, we pay our respects to you! May your Highness live a thousand years, a thousand thousand years!"

"Your Highness, your Highness, we pay our respects to you! May your Highness live a thousand years, a thousand thousand years!"

Nearly a hundred people knelt on the ground and paid great respect to Li Xingyun. This was a recognition of Li Xingyun's position as the crown prince and also a sign of respect!

"Ministers, please excuse me!"

Seeing that everyone understood, Li Xingyun's eyes flashed with satisfaction. He then raised his hands, and terrifying spiritual power instantly enveloped the entire court. Many ministers felt their bodies lighten, and an invisible and irresistible force lifted them up. Everyone's respect for Li Xingyun increased even more! No one could have expected that Li Xingyun, so young, would have such terrifying strength!

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!" All the ministers thanked in unison.

"The Shenwu Empire is bordered by the ancient Xuanming Kingdom to the north, the Xixia Demon Kingdom to the west, and the Tianzang Domain and the Nanman to the south. These four major forces often invade the territory of the Shenwu Empire and harm the people of the Shenwu Empire. Ministers should all know this, right?" Li Xingyun's voice echoed in the court. His eyes were like cold stars, slowly sweeping across the faces of each minister, as if he wanted to see through their appearance and see their true thoughts.

The ministers' hearts tightened upon hearing Li Xingyun's words. They were, of course, aware of the forces surrounding the Shenwu Empire and the occasional small-scale conflicts along its borders. However, Li Xingyun's claims of "frequent invasions" and "harm to the people" seemed a bit exaggerated.

As the most powerful of the five major factions, the Shenwu Empire's military strength and overall national power far surpassed those of other nations. Although there were minor frictions along the border, these were not enough to pose a substantial threat to the Shenwu Empire.

However, since Li Xingyun made such an assertion, there must be a deeper meaning behind it. Before understanding his intentions, the ministers did not dare to express their opinions lightly, fearing that saying the wrong thing would bring them into trouble.

The atmosphere in the court became extremely solemn and silent. Only Li Xingyun's voice echoed in the air, as if waiting for the ministers' response.

"Prime Minister Zuo, what do you think we should do?" Li Xingyun's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, yet it carried an undeniable authority. His gaze, like a torch, fixed directly on Prime Minister Zuo, as if he could see through his exterior to his innermost thoughts.

The Left Prime Minister's name was Jinshan, a household name at court. Not only was he the younger brother of Abbot Fujin of Shenwu Temple, but he was also a prominent official, holding a high position of power. Yet, at this moment, facing Li Xingyun's questioning, he felt a chill run down his spine.

Jinshan frowned slightly, pondering inwardly. He knew of Abbot Fujin's death, and it was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him. But for a family, hedging their bets was not uncommon. He didn't harbor excessive hostility towards Li Xingyun because of Abbot Fujin's death. After all, in the political arena, profit is the eternal theme.

However, Li Xingyun's question left him feeling somewhat perplexed. He didn't know what kind of answer Li Xingyun wanted from him, nor did he know if his answer would anger the young prince.

At this moment, Jinshan felt as if he was standing on the edge of a cliff, and if he was not careful he would fall into an abyss from which there was no return.

"I believe we should send envoys to several countries to establish friendly relations and prevent them from invading our borders!" Jinshan hesitated, then took a deep breath, stepped forward, and spoke firmly. His voice echoed throughout the court, attracting everyone's attention.

Jinshan was actually a little nervous. He knew his words were a bit ambiguous, but in his opinion, this was the best solution at the moment. After all, even if Li Xingyun had the guts, he would never dare to start a war with several countries rashly. War means huge losses and risks. If one is not careful, the country could be plunged into an irretrievable situation. Therefore, peace talks are undoubtedly the safest option.