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"My dear ministers, this matter is fraught with doubts and must not be taken lightly. The Crown Prince's words about guarding the country's borders are crucial. All subsequent trade matters require the coordinated efforts of all departments and strict monitoring. As for the portrait, Crown Prince, you must immediately dispatch additional personnel to conduct a thorough, covert investigation to uncover South Korea's true intentions."

Lin Zhen bowed and accepted the order: "I obey your command."

Murong Yan nodded slightly, her eyes sweeping across the ministers, her tone dignified and firm: "Today's court meeting ends here for now. My dear ministers, each of you should perform your duties. If there are any unusual movements, please report them immediately."

"We obey your order!" The ministers shouted in unison, and their voices echoed throughout the Golden Palace.

"Retreat."

Murong Yan sighed softly, stood up, her phoenix robe dragging on the ground, and slowly walked down from the phoenix chair.

......

After the court was dismissed, Lin Zhen followed Murong Yan with steady steps towards the Yangxin Palace.

Along the way, the sunlight shone through the mottled shadows of the trees, but it failed to dispel the haze in their hearts.

Murong Yan moved lightly with lotus steps, the hem of her phoenix robe swaying gently in the wind. The phoenix embroidered on it seemed lively and ready to fly, as if responding to the owner's troubled mood at the moment.

Stepping into the Hall of Mental Cultivation is like stepping into the habitat of a phoenix.

Wherever you look, you can see Phoenix elements.

The towering phoenix chair is located in the center of the hall. On the back of the chair, a golden phoenix stands with its head held high and wings spread out. Its tail winds down and connects to the seat. Every feather of the golden phoenix is ​​carefully outlined with gold thread and inlaid with tiny gems, sparkling with colorful light in the dim light.

A phoenix table is placed in front, and the table is carved with intricate pictures of phoenixes playing. The phoenixes are either embracing each other or singing loudly, which are lifelike.

Even the stove in the corner of the hall is in the shape of a phoenix. The phoenix on the stove has its claws clasped together, as if it is flying, and flames are jumping at the mouth of the stove.

Each of the golden nanmu pillars surrounding the hall is carved with a phoenix in various shapes, some circling upwards, and some flapping their wings as if ready to fly.

The eyes are embellished with round pearls, which emit a mysterious and noble luster under the interweaving of light and shadow.

Even the eunuchs and palace maids serving at the palace had clothes embroidered with flame patterns. The blazing flames symbolized the phoenix's rebirth and endless life, making the entire Hall of Mental Cultivation look like a dream, showcasing the royal majesty and mystery.

Murong Yan moved lightly with lotus steps, her figure was graceful, and her phoenix robe fluttered like colorful clouds.

The phoenix robe, with its base of crimson brocade, was interwoven with gold and silver threads, outlining a series of phoenixes of varying shapes. Some soared high, wingspans half a man's width, their feathers distinctly distinct, embroidered with fine silk thread and pearls, gleaming with a gentle glow in the dim light. Some glanced back, their necks slender and graceful, their eyes pierced with rubies, seeming to conceal boundless majesty and tenderness, their movements captivating the heart.

She walked towards the phoenix couch step by step, and the hem of her phoenix robe gently brushed the ground, drawing a gorgeous arc, as if it were a sunset glow.

The belt around her waist was inlaid with a piece of transparent emerald green jade, carved into the shape of a phoenix perched on a paulownia tree. It not only outlined her slender waist perfectly, but also added a touch of luxury.

As she got closer, the exquisite phoenix embroidery on the phoenix bed became clearer.

The phoenix bed is surrounded by thin curtains, which are also embroidered with phoenixes. They are either playing in the clouds or being intimate among the flowers, echoing the phoenixes on the phoenix robe, as if constructing a world of phoenixes.

Murong Yan raised her hand slightly, her jade hand was as slender and white as a scallion, and she gently brushed away the curtain that was blocking the way. Her movements were extremely graceful, just like a fairy lifting the clouds.

She sat sideways on the phoenix couch, her phoenix robe sliding down and spreading out, like a blooming red lotus, or a resting golden phoenix, showing the grace and dignity of an emperor.

Seeing this, Lin Zhen also sat beside her. They each held an exquisite phoenix hand warmer in their hands. The body of the warmer was small and exquisite, but it was also carved with exquisite phoenix patterns.

A trace of warmth emanated, dispelling the coldness in the hall.

At this time, Musk Moon came over quietly with the teacup, placed it steadily on the phoenix table, and then quietly retreated.

Murong Yan sighed softly, her red lips parted slightly, breaking the silence in the hall. "The court has been restless these past few days, and now the Korean envoy, Kim Jun-hee, has appeared. It's infuriating that he actually made such an unreasonable request."

Lin Zhen tilted his head slightly, looked at Murong Yan, and raised the corner of his mouth: "I'm really surprised that you didn't kill him."

"He is an envoy after all. I can't just kill him. I was just trying to scare him."

"You're right. He used that golden phoenix to buy his life."

"Oh, Koreans are just mean."

"Well said, Koreans are cheap!"

Lin Zhen must have meant something else.

The Koreans in later generations not only licked the boots of Da Piaoliang, but also stole our inheritance. They are so despicable.

Murong Yan didn't know what he was thinking, so she said, "Husband, what are you going to do this time? I always suspect that Han Guo has other intentions."

"Don't worry. If the enemy comes, we'll stop them with soldiers. If the water comes, we'll block it with earth. As long as we defend our borders, even if they try all sorts of tricks, it won't help. Besides, Erguotou is very cheap to make, so exchanging it for pig iron is a perfect trade. Yesterday, I was still suspecting South Korea was trying to use trade opportunities to send spies into the country, but now it seems that this is not that simple."

When Murong Yan heard this, a hint of curiosity and expectation flashed in her eyes, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She asked, "Oh? Are you really going to do this deal?"

"Of course. The agreement has already been signed, and we can't be the first to break it. As long as South Korea dares to accept it, I'm confident I can trick them into giving me all their pig iron."

"How can you cheat? It's not as simple as just not letting us into the city, right?"

Lin Zhen smiled mysteriously and did not answer directly: "Call Zhuang Santing."

"Lao Zhuang!" Murong Yan's voice echoed in the hall. Soon, a steady and powerful sound of footsteps was heard.

Zhuang Santaing strode into the Yangxin Palace. He was tall and strong, like a towering mountain. His square face showed determination, and his eyes under his thick eyebrows were bright and sharp, making him look majestic without even being angry.

As the leader of the Hundred Cavalry Division, he exudes an air of being battle-hardened, calm and capable.

After entering the hall, he knelt on one knee, clenched his right fist and placed it on his left chest, and said in a loud voice: "I am Zhuang Santing, the humble general, and I pay my respects to Your Majesty and the Crown Prince."

Murong Yan raised her hand slightly and said softly, "Stand up."

Zhuang Santaing thanked him and stood up, standing aside with his posture straight, waiting for instructions.

Lin Zhen looked at Zhuang Santing with a serious and solemn expression, and said, "Zhuang Santing, you must immediately select one hundred elite men from the Hundred Cavalry Division and depart for Yingchuan. I will also dispatch personnel from Wuqing County to deliver the Erguotou and hand it over to you. Your important task is to transport the Erguotou safely from Yingchuan to South Korea and then transport the pig iron back unharmed. Remember, be extremely careful along the way. This trade is related to the interests and safety of our Daqian, and we cannot afford to make any mistakes."

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Santing responded without hesitation, "I obey your command! I will do my best."

Lin Zhen nodded slightly, his expression easing slightly as he continued, "One more important point. Under no circumstances will Koreans be allowed to enter our Daqian territory. Even if they offer various excuses or reasons, we must firmly refuse. If anyone suspicious attempts to cross the border, they will be killed without mercy. Our Daqian borders must be strictly guarded, and we must not allow them any opportunity to exploit."

Zhuang Santing clasped his fists again and accepted the order: "I understand!"