I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The prosperity of trade spread quickly to every corner of the ancient Dian Kingdom like wildfire in spring.

The market was crowded with people, the vendors’ cries could be heard one after another, and the dazzling array of goods was dazzling.

Gold, silver and treasures poured into the national treasury like water. The once deserted streets are now bustling with traffic, a scene of prosperity.

However, beneath this prosperous appearance, there are surging waves hidden.

Some business forces that previously supported Bona are now generating new dissatisfaction.

Like sharks smelling blood, they greedily stare at this huge cake, eager to get a bigger share.

Murong Shangren stood outside Baona's mansion with a frown on his face.

He was keenly aware of a sense of unease in the air, like the calm before a storm.

He pushed open the door and walked straight to Baona's study.

"Lady Baona," Merchant Murong said gravely, "There have been rumors circulating in the market lately, saying that we've been exploiting small vendors too harshly, making it difficult for them to survive."

Baona put down the scroll in her hand and rubbed her brow. "I know. If these small forces unite, their power cannot be underestimated."

"It's not just rumors," Shangguan Xingshang hurried in, his face serious. "Just now, the leader of the Sima tribe sent someone to tell us that if we don't redistribute the trade benefits, they will stop cooperating with us."

Baona's face became even gloomier.

She knew that this was just the beginning. If this crisis was not handled properly, the trade prosperity of the ancient Dian Kingdom would suffer a huge impact.

Just then, there was a noise outside the door.

Guard Zhuge pushed the door open and reported in a panic, "Sir, the representatives of those small vendors have arrived. They are very tough and want to negotiate with you face to face!"

Baona took a deep breath and stood up, with a determined light in her eyes, "Let them in."

After a while, a group of businessmen in various clothes filed in, their faces full of anger and dissatisfaction.

The leader was a short, fat man with a face full of flesh. He stared at Baona fiercely and said arrogantly, "Master Baona, we are here today to discuss the redistribution of benefits with you. If our demands are not met, we will stop cooperating with you!"

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense, and the air seemed to freeze.

Baona looked around at everyone, a sneer on her face, "Are you threatening me?"

The short and fat man puffed out his chest and looked at Baona fearlessly. "You can understand it that way."

Baona walked up to the short and fat man and stared at him with a sharp gaze. "I want to see what you have to threaten me!"

The short and fat man sneered and was about to speak when suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the door...

Behind Zhuge's guards, a group of soldiers in distinctive armor rushed in, holding spears and looking very aggressive. They surrounded the vendors in an instant.

The arrogance on the short and fat man's face suddenly disappeared, replaced by fear and uneasiness.

"What are you doing!" the short and fat man asked in a trembling voice, looking stern but weak inside.

"Protect the lord," Guard Zhuge replied coldly, his eyes like knives scanning everyone present.

Baona slowly walked up to the short, fat man. A hint of a sneer clung to her face, but her tone was calm. "Do you think you can threaten me just by relying on your numbers? Let me tell you, in the ancient Dian Kingdom, just because you have the loudest voice doesn't mean you have the right."

The short and fat man was intimidated by Baona's aura, his legs trembled slightly, and he didn't dare to say another word.

The other vendors also lowered their heads, not daring to look Baona in the eye.

Looking around at these businessmen who were once full of hope but now filled with resentment, Baona felt mixed emotions and an unprecedented sense of isolation.

She knew that she couldn't just use tough measures to solve the problem, she had to find a solution that was acceptable to all parties.

Shangguan Xingshang and Murong Shangren both looked solemn at this moment. They knew very well that if this incident was not handled properly, it would shake the trade foundation that the ancient Dian Kingdom had just established.

There was a suffocating sense of oppression in the air, as if a storm was about to come.

Baona took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm.

She spoke slowly, her voice soft but filled with unquestionable authority, "I understand your needs and your difficulties. Today, I'm giving you an opportunity, an opportunity that will allow you to gain greater benefits."

She turned, walked to the desk, picked up a piece of parchment and began to write on it.

Her movements were fluid and determined, each stroke powerful.

"I will rewrite a new set of trade rules," Baona's voice echoed in the quiet room. "These rules will be fairer, more transparent, and better protect your interests."

When she finished writing the last line, she held the parchment high and showed it to everyone.

The parchment was densely covered with a new trade plan, which not only detailed the distribution of interests among small traders, but also included how to motivate them to actively participate in trade and how to establish a more complete trade system.

The merchants' eyes were drawn to the contents of the parchment. They stepped forward and read the terms carefully.

At first, there was a hint of doubt on their faces, but as they read deeper, their expressions gradually changed to surprise and even some disbelief.

"This...is this true?" the short and fat man asked in disbelief, his voice full of surprise and expectation.

"Of course it's true," Baona smiled faintly, "I never joke."

After hearing Bao Na's answer, the gloom on the merchants' faces disappeared, and they all bowed their heads to show their respect to Bao Na.

"Your Excellency is wise!" the merchants said in unison, their tone full of admiration and gratitude.

At this moment, a clear announcement came from outside the door, and a maid's voice came into the room, "The Queen has arrived!"

The arrival of the Ancient Dian Queen instantly softened the originally tense atmosphere.

She walked into the study gracefully, her luxurious long skirt trailing on the floor like a blooming peony.

She ignored the vendors, walked straight to Baona, and gently held her hand.

"My child, you did very well." The Queen's voice was as warm as the spring breeze, and her eyes were full of love and relief.

Baona felt the warmth of the Queen's palm, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She knew that the Queen's appearance was not only to calm the storm, but also to give her support and encouragement.

After everyone left, the Queen summoned Bao Na alone.

In the palace garden, flowers are in full bloom and the fragrance is everywhere.

The queen was wearing a gorgeous long dress and looked like a fairy among the flowers.

She gently stroked Baona's hand, her eyes full of love and relief, making Baona feel endless warmth.

"You have done well, my child," the Queen said again. "You have not only resolved the trade crisis, but also won the hearts and minds of the people."

Baona smiled modestly and said, "This is what I should do."

The Queen nodded with satisfaction

With the resolution of internal conflicts, the trade of the ancient Dian Kingdom developed more stably and the trade volume increased slightly.

The market was crowded with people, and the vendors' cries were heard one after another, creating a prosperous scene.

The people also knew that it was Bao Na who solved the internal problems, and their respect for her increased a bit. The entire ancient Dian Kingdom was immersed in a positive atmosphere.

However, beneath this prosperous scene, there is a hint of unease.

The rise of the ancient Dian Kingdom attracted the attention of neighboring countries.

They are like cheetahs lurking in the dark, staring closely at this piece of fat meat, ready to pounce and tear it into pieces at any time.

Late one night, Baona was handling government affairs in her study when suddenly a dark shadow flashed in.

"Sir," the black shadow knelt on one knee and said in a low voice, "I have urgent information."

Baona put down the scroll in her hand, frowning, "Speak."

"Several surrounding countries are secretly gathering their armies..." The shadow paused, his tone becoming more serious. "The target... seems to be us."

Baona's face suddenly turned gloomy. She walked to the window and looked at the dark night sky outside.

"It seems that a war is inevitable."