The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

The emperor was furious, his eyes like knives sweeping across the people below the stairs, "What are you all standing there for? Come up with a plan quickly!"

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

Several people immediately knelt on the ground in panic, exchanging glances. Finally, Shao Kun bravely took the lead and said, "The general has already rushed to the border. It is expected that he will quell the border troubles and stabilize the situation in a short time."

Lu Qingchen also stood up in anger, bowed deeply to the ground, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead an army of tigers and wolves to fight against the rebellion. I will severely punish those ambitious people to protect Your Majesty's majesty and ensure the safety of the country and the people!"

"That's pure nonsense! You've never led a military before, so how can you possibly lead a large army to fight?"

The emperor rubbed his swollen and painful brows, and blisters appeared at the corners of his mouth due to anxiety.

What should I do? If I allow the Jie tribe to march unimpeded, what will become of the Heavenly Majesty? My prestige among the people will be shattered. Do I really want to watch helplessly as the kingdom my late emperor worked so hard to build falls into ruin?

Seeing that everyone was hesitant to speak, Qin Miaoxi hesitated for a moment and then said, "Your Majesty! Perhaps there is still hope."

Lu Qingchen's head, which was originally lowered, trembled slightly. He cast his gaze towards her silently. His eyes swept across her face full of complicated emotions, and a deep and unfathomable look appeared in his eyes.

Liang Hongkai, who had been huddled in the corner like a quail, suddenly spoke up and sharply scolded: "How can a woman like you know about the important matters of the court? Why don't you leave immediately!"

[Auntie, please leave immediately! Don't let the emperor vent his anger on you.]

Qin Miaoxi glanced at him with gratitude, but did not act as he expected, because the turning point was approaching.

At this moment, victory news arrived from outside the palace: "A great victory at the border. The Jie tribe has been defeated and has retreated thirty miles. The army has not only recaptured the border city, but has also captured all of the Jie border lands."

"it is good!"

The emperor could no longer suppress his excitement. He stood up suddenly and cheered loudly.

Seeing this, everyone was filled with joy and cheered.

The emperor's eyes, looking at Qin Miaoxi, were filled with even more tenderness and approval. She had just mentioned the turning point, and in the blink of an eye, the good news of a great victory had arrived. Wasn't this a blessing from heaven?

The emperor gazed at her deeply, his eyes filled with inquiry and curiosity, and asked slowly, "Coroner Qin, how did you know there would be a turning point?"

Qin Miaoxi's expression was respectful and sincere. She bowed her head and replied softly, "Your Majesty is wise and intelligent, and his virtue is unparalleled. Under your wise governance, Longyuan Kingdom enjoys peace and prosperity. The borders are also heavily fortified and impregnable. Even if other countries attempt a surprise attack, our mighty army will never allow them to trample on us at will. Therefore, a great victory is inevitable. I simply have full faith in your Majesty's ability and am certain that our dynasty will not be bullied by foreign enemies."

The emperor was delighted by her praise, but Shan Yu and the Jie envoys turned pale, and their expressions could only be described as terrified.

As expected, the next moment, the emperor shouted an order: "Send a message to the general immediately and order him to pursue the victory and make sure to flatten the Jie tribe's land for me."

The emperor thought of Dan Ji's plot against him and how he was teased like an ignorant child. The anger in his heart instantly erupted like a volcano.

The Jie envoy, no longer concerned with the grief of their leader's death, fell to his knees before the palace, pleading bitterly, "Your Majesty, this is all the fault of Shan Ji's reckless behavior. The Jie tribe as a whole has nothing to do with this. I beg Your Majesty to show mercy and forgive me."

Although Shan Yu was heartbroken, he could only grit his teeth and endure. This was a matter concerning the life and death of the Jie tribe, and he could not act arbitrarily. So he knelt down and begged with the envoys, hoping that the emperor would show mercy and forgive the Jie tribe's sins.

The emperor stood with his hands behind his back, overlooking everything below the imperial steps. His eyes, which looked down on everyone, were full of intoxication with the supreme imperial power.

Not long after, the eunuch reported that someone from the Jie tribe came to ask for an audience, and it was the Jie princess.

The emperor was stunned for a moment, and ordered the Jie princess to come in. Then he looked down at the Jie envoy and asked, "What do you mean? Why is there another princess here?"

The Jie envoy immediately and respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, as a token of our sincere commitment to the friendship between our two nations, we, the Jie people, would like to offer our princess as a marriage gift. This princess is gentle, virtuous, and of excellent character and appearance. Furthermore, the Jie people are willing to offer her 30,000 war horses and two border cities as her dowry. We respectfully request Your Majesty's approval."

Shan Yu stared at the envoy blankly and asked dully, "Have you already figured this out?"

Since his third brother Shan Hao concealed his identity and followed the delegation, he had already anticipated that the Jie tribe would lose, and even arranged for the princess to marry early on, just to leave another way out for the Jie tribe.

Beads of sweat oozed from the Jie envoy's forehead. He didn't dare to look Shan Yu in the eye. He just lowered his head slightly and stammered, "Prince Shan Yu, this is a helpless move. The Jie tribe is now on the verge of death. Only by doing this can we have a glimmer of hope. I hope Your Highness will understand."

Shan Yu's heart was filled with bitterness and resentment, but he was speechless.

At this time, the Jie princess walked into the hall. She had a graceful figure and a beautiful face, but she also revealed a hint of determination.

She bowed to the emperor and said softly, "Your Majesty, I, Shan Li, am willing to do my best to contribute to the peace between the two countries."

The emperor stared at Jie Li, with a hint of surprise and thought in his eyes.

Shan Yu looked at Shan Li, and memories of his past interactions with her emerged in his mind. Back then, she was innocent and carefree, but now she had to shoulder the fate of the entire Jie tribe.

He knew very well that Shan Li's trip might not have a good outcome, but he was powerless to change it.

"Who does Princess Shanli want to marry?"

The emperor smiled broadly, gazing at her gently, and said in a gentle voice, "There are so many talented young men in Longyuan. Princess, please choose a good husband from among them."

Shan Yu's expression changed slightly, and he gave Shan Li a subtle look.

The emperor's words, while seemingly reasonable at first, held a hidden agenda. If Shan Li had indeed chosen a talented young man as her husband, the emperor would undoubtedly harbor suspicions, suspecting that the Jie tribe was secretly spying on domestic affairs. This, in turn, would only exacerbate the emperor's suspicions.

Shan Li's gaze slowly moved towards the field, finally stopping on the only young man, Lu Qingchen.

Seeing this, Shan Yu's heart suddenly tightened and almost jumped out of his throat.

Fortunately, the glance was fleeting. Shan Li quickly looked away, gazing firmly at the Emperor on the throne. She spoke softly and clearly, "If Your Majesty has mercy on me and allows me to enter the harem, the entire Jie tribe will be deeply grateful and willing to serve you wholeheartedly, even if it means death."

After hearing this, Shan Yu and the envoy's tense nerves finally relaxed and they breathed a sigh of relief.

Lu Qingchen and others also cast admiring glances at Shan Li. This woman was extremely intelligent, and her ability to judge the situation showed her wit.

The Emperor stared at her with scrutinizing eyes. After a long moment, he finally spoke, his voice echoing throughout the hall: "The Jie tribe has committed a grave offense. A mere marriage with the princess and a small dowry will not quell my wrath."

Upon hearing this, the Jie envoy and Shan Li's faces turned pale instantly. Could it be that the Jie tribe was really doomed?

Shan Yu hurriedly knelt forward and pleaded again, "Your Majesty, the Jie tribe has fully acknowledged their mistakes. From now on, we will do our utmost to serve Your Majesty and spare no effort to stabilize the borders of the Great Dynasty. Please reconsider."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I will consider this for a while and make a decision in three days."

All three of them breathed a sigh of relief, but they also knew that the three days of waiting were like being fried in oil and roasted in fire, and the fate of the Jie tribe still hung by a thread.