I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The night was deep, and starlight shone through the window lattice onto the desk, illuminating the unfolded parchment scroll.

Baona's brows were furrowed, and her eyes wandered among the densely packed words.

These were diplomatic agreements she had personally drafted, and each one embodied her hard work and wisdom. But at this moment, they were like roses covered with thorns, causing her pain.

She put down the bamboo pen in her hand and gently stroked the rough texture of the parchment with her fingertips. The tiny ink marks on the paper were like her chaotic thoughts at the moment.

The news from the border was like a sharp knife, tearing apart the seemingly calm surface.

Some of the agreements reached previously deviated during implementation. Not only did some tribes fail to fulfill their obligations, but they also showed signs of reneging.

Once this trend spreads, all previous efforts will be wasted.

A chill rose up her spine, and the tense atmosphere spread rapidly, as if the air had become stagnant.

She stood up and walked towards the hall with firm steps.

In the early morning, the sun shines on the stone slabs of the ancient Dian Royal Palace, creating a golden hue.

Inside the hall, the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Baona sat upright in the main seat, her eyes as sharp as a sword, sweeping over everyone present.

Below, the leader of the Rangsi tribe was complaining loudly: "The text of this agreement is quite difficult for my people to understand. We must renegotiate many details." His fat body trembled slightly, and his voice was loud, but with a hint of imperceptible bluffing.

The diplomatic envoy of the Qidiao tribe fanned the flames, "Yes, this agreement does have some imperfections, and our tribe is deeply dissatisfied." He was well-dressed and smiling, but there was a cunning glint in his eyes.

Foreign Minister Gongshan looked solemn. He tried his best to maintain the dignity of the agreement, but facing these tribal leaders who already had ulterior motives, his explanation seemed pale and powerless.

The sweat beads on his forehead sparkled in the sunlight, and he obviously realized the seriousness of the situation.

"My dear leaders," Baona's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable force. "The content of the agreement is clear and every word is finalized after many discussions. If you have any questions, you can raise them on the spot, but no arbitrary changes are allowed." Her tone was calm, but the firmness contained in it made everyone present feel oppressed.

The leader of the Rangsi tribe blushed and tried to argue again, but was frightened by Baona's cold gaze.

The air seemed to freeze and everyone held their breath.

"Our tribe suffered considerable losses in the agreement, and we didn't examine it carefully before," the Rangsi tribe leader said, changing the subject and making a new request. "To show our sincerity, the Ancient Dian Kingdom needs to give up some of its interests!"

The envoys of the Qidiao tribe followed closely behind, putting forward various new demands and excuses, each one more unreasonable and excessive than the last.

Minister Gongshan's expression grew increasingly grim. He paced back and forth anxiously, his hands clenched into fists.

Baona looked at these hideous people. She tried to stay calm, her brain working fast, thinking about how to solve the current dilemma.

At this moment, the wise man of the Lezheng tribe, who had been silent all this time, suddenly let out a low cough, his voice hoarse and strange.

He was covered in a black robe, and the shadow obscured his face, making it impossible to see his expression. One could only vaguely sense an ominous aura emanating from him.

As soon as the wise man of the Lezheng tribe finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall became even more weird.

Baona keenly caught a glimpse of something unusual. She noticed that a trace of panic flashed in the eyes of the envoy of the Qidiao tribe. Although he tried his best to conceal it, it could not escape her eyes.

An ominous premonition came over her, and she began to quickly sort out recent events in her mind, trying to find the connection between them.

"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding is there?" Baona's tone was calm, but her eyes shot straight at the Qidiao messenger like a sharp sword.

She noticed that beads of sweat were oozing from the Qidiao envoy's forehead, and the knuckles of his clenched fists were slightly white.

The Qi Diao envoy pretended to be calm and laughed: "Mr. Wise really likes to joke. We are just fighting for the rightful interests for the tribe." His smile was a little stiff and his eyes flickered.

Baona curled her lips into a sneer. She was no longer a rookie who had just entered the ancient times. The tricks these people played in front of her were as ridiculous as those of a clown.

She slowly stood up and walked to the center of the hall. She swept her gaze over the crowd and said in a resounding voice, "Leaders, I know what you are thinking and I understand your concerns, but someone is obstructing all of this!"

Her words were like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears. They all looked at Baona. The fat face of the leader of the Rangsi tribe twitched slightly, and the smile of the Qidiao envoy was completely frozen on his face.

"Qi Diao Envoy," Bao Na's tone suddenly became sharp. She pulled out a parchment scroll from her bosom and unfolded it in front of everyone. "I have a record here. It details how the Qi Diao tribe secretly contacted various tribes, spread rumors, maliciously sowed discord, and privately offered benefits to encourage everyone to overturn the agreement!"

The Qi Diao envoy's face turned pale in an instant. He stood up suddenly, pointed at Bao Na, and said in a trembling voice: "You...you are slandering me!"

"Slander?" Baona sneered. She turned to look at the Zhuansun tribe guards standing beside her. "Guard Zhuansun, please present the evidence in your hands."

Guard Zhuansun took out a wooden box from his arms and opened it. Inside were some letters with the Qidiao tribal logo written on them.

The contents of those letters were exactly the same as what Baona said, and the evidence was irrefutable.

There was an uproar in the hall, and everyone was whispering to each other, looking at the Qidiao envoy with questioning and angry eyes.

The leader of the Rangsi tribe was so angry that he was shaking all over. He felt that he was being used as a pawn and fooled.

The Qi Diao envoy was speechless. He slumped to the ground, his face ashen, and he no longer had the arrogance he had before.

Those who had been bowing and nodding to him before were now glaring at him.

He was like a clown stripped of his clothes, with nowhere to hide.

"Those who do evil will eventually perish," Bao Na looked at him coldly, "Take him away!" The Qi Diao envoy was dragged out by the guards. His wailing voice gradually faded away, and applause and cheers rang out in the hall.

The queen sat quietly on the high seat. She looked at Baona with a smile, her eyes full of admiration.

She gently reached out and held Baona's hand, conveying a sense of silent trust and encouragement.

Baona felt the warmth of the Queen's palm and her heart was filled with strength.

"You did well," the Queen murmured, her voice soft but firm.

A warm atmosphere flowed between the two of them, as if the hustle and bustle outside the hall had nothing to do with them.

At this moment, the leader of the Rangsi tribe suddenly stood up and said in a slightly flattering tone: "Your Majesty, in order to show our sincerity to the Ancient Dian Kingdom, I have decided to establish a diplomatic liaison station for the Ancient Dian Kingdom within my tribe..."

The fat face of the leader of the Rangsi tribe was full of smiles, and the oil on his forehead reflected a dazzling light in the sunlight.

Rubbing his hands together, he explained nervously, "Your Majesty, Lady Baona, my Rangsi tribe has been involved in many misunderstandings, and I feel deeply guilty about that. To demonstrate our resolve to mend our ways, I am willing to establish a diplomatic liaison station for the Ancient Dian Kingdom within my tribe to facilitate future exchanges and cooperation between the two sides."

Baona narrowed her eyes slightly. She keenly noticed that the change in the attitude of the leader of the Rangsi tribe was not just simple fear.

His fat body trembled slightly, and there was a shrewd gleam in his eyes.

He saw his own abilities and wisdom, and also felt the future potential of the ancient Dian Kingdom.

He is a shrewd businessman who knows how to weigh the pros and cons and how to seize opportunities.

Sure enough, under the leadership of the leader of the Rangsi tribe, several tribes that had been hesitant before expressed their willingness to continue to implement the previous agreement.

What is even more surprising is that two tribes that were originally on the sidelines also took the initiative to express their willingness to engage in preliminary diplomatic cooperation with the ancient Dian Kingdom.

This was undoubtedly a huge victory, which not only consolidated the previous achievements, but also brought new development opportunities to the ancient Dian Kingdom.

The sunlight shines through the window lattice and falls on Baona, as if she has been coated with a layer of golden glow.

She stood in the center of the hall, accepting everyone's awe and admiration, her heart filled with pride and joy.

She knew that all this glory belonged not only to her, but also to the ancient Dian Kingdom.

The air was filled with the joy of victory, people were talking about it, and smiles were on everyone's face.

However, Baona always remained vigilant in her heart.

She knows that the road of diplomacy is never smooth, and new cooperation also means new challenges.

She noticed that although the two new tribal representatives had smiles on their faces, there was a hint of uneasiness in their eyes.

They exchanged glances from time to time, as if conveying some secret.

Their clothing and speech were also different from the tribes they had previously cooperated with, and there was a hint of rebelliousness in them.

Baona felt a little worried in her heart. She had a premonition that there might be some unknown hidden dangers.

She slowly walked towards the Queen and said softly, "Your Majesty, I feel like there seem to be different voices within the newly-cooperated tribe."

The Queen's eyes were as calm as water. She stared at Baona and said slowly, "I know. What are you going to do next?"