"Third Prince, what are you doing?" Her voice was not loud, but it clearly echoed throughout the hall.

With a gentle bow, he said softly, "Your Majesty, we have come today to resign from our posts and return to our homeland."

Feng Xiyue looked slightly surprised and said in a deep voice, "Are you in such a hurry? The Lantern Festival of my Fenglin Kingdom is just around the corner, which is a very special occasion."

It would be a real shame if the Third Prince missed it…

They're just being polite, but they're secretly plotting something. Is this how it's going to end?

"Oh, I'm not fortunate enough to have that privilege. If I have the chance in the future, I will certainly come to see the scenery of Fenglin..."

Wen Qing politely declined Feng Xiyue's invitation and respectfully handed over the box in her hand.

Feng Xiyue, with a calm expression, opened the box and looked at the gold and silk inside, offering only polite words.

"I have read the letter from the Emperor, and I hope that Fenglin Dongsang will forever be my neighbor..."

After speaking, Feng Xiyue looked at Wen Qing with a deeper meaning in her eyes.

"After I return to my country, I will certainly convey His Majesty's will to my king." Wen Qing took the box, her expression remaining calm and composed.

“Oh, by the way, there’s a gift for you to pass on to His Majesty of your country…” Feng Xiyue tapped the armrest of the throne with her fingertips.

Wen Qing was slightly taken aback, not understanding what Feng Xiyue meant, so she could only respectfully accept it.

"Then I will thank His Majesty Fenglin on behalf of my mother."

The servants quickly brought over a wooden box. Feng Xiyue spoke as if it were nothing.

"I think the newly forged arrowheads at the border are quite good; they can even pierce through armor made of fine iron with a single shot."

"I remember that your Dongsang Kingdom's soldiers have always used soft grass armor..."

Feng Xiyue raised an eyebrow and looked at Wen Qing. "Hmm..."

A whole box of arrows was neatly stacked in the chest, landing at Wenqing's feet.

Wen Qing's face instantly changed color like a palette, shifting between blue and purple. Chen Pi and Yamada immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Their hearts pounded like drums; these arrows were not gifts for another country's ruler, but clearly a threat to declare war.

The Empress of Fenglin Kingdom is about to declare war on Dongsang Kingdom...

Seeing the grim expressions on the faces of the people from Dongsang Kingdom, Feng Xiyue smiled knowingly. She wanted to see if Dongsang Kingdom had the guts to refuse.

Wen Qing took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and looked up at Feng Xiyue.

He said in a calm tone, "With such a generous gift from His Majesty Feng Lin, I'm sure the Empress will be overjoyed."

I shall take my leave.

This gift is something you have to accept, whether you want to or not...

Feng Xiyue nodded with a smile, "Okay!"

Chenpi and Yamada lifted the arrow box and followed Wenqing away.

Wen Qing slowly stepped out of the palace gate, the morning light just enough to spill through the gate and fall on his shoulders. When he looked down, he saw the dew on the toes of his boots, and his expression became more serious.

After they left, Feng Xiyue summoned Shadow.

"His Majesty!"

Feng Xiyue said coldly, "Send men to follow us in the shadows. Once we leave the capital, order your men to make their move..."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The shadow immediately responded and left.

Feng Xiyue stared intently at the direction outside the hall, muttering to herself, "Hmph, if they dare to tamper with Feng Lin again, then they'd better be prepared to pay the price..."

Carrying a box of arrows, Yamada couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness... Your Highness, how... how are we going to explain this to the Lord?"

She was extremely anxious, as their mission to Fenglin, ordered by the king, was primarily for peace talks.

Now, His Majesty of Fenglin Kingdom has actually sent an arrow declaring war. If peace talks fail, war will break out. Isn't this the end of the world?

Wen Qing frowned, turned her head and glared angrily at Yamada, startling him.

He quickly lowered his head.

"Enough, do you think you're the only one who knows..."

He naturally understood Feng Xiyue's meaning; clearly, the two countries couldn't even maintain the most basic facade of civility.

Thoughts raced through his mind, and he angrily flicked his sleeve. "Hmph... since that's the case, we don't need to sneak around anymore."

Immediately relay this message back to the Eastern Sang Kingdom so that the Queen Mother can prepare for war.

Chenpi, you can then have the people of Suizhou begin their work, while waiting for reinforcements from Dongsang Kingdom to attack from two directions simultaneously.

Furthermore, this opportunity would allow the people of Western Shu to learn of this matter, further widening the gap between Fenglin Kingdom and Western Shu Kingdom.

"Then Western Shu will not stand idly by..."

A meticulous plan quickly unfolded in Wenqing's mind.

Chen Pi was about to leave when Yamada stopped him.

Yamada immediately said with a bitter expression, "Your Highness, this...this may not be appropriate. Perhaps His Majesty and the officials could discuss it further after we return to the country..."

She still longs to live a peaceful and safe life and return to her homeland.

Upon hearing this, Wen Qing felt her blood surge in her chest. She glared angrily at Yamada, the coldness in her eyes almost freezing Yamada in place.

Yamada couldn't help but shudder. "Lord Yamada, I remember that your second son is the concubine of the eldest princess, right?"

Yamada's eyes flickered for a moment, his eyelids trembled, and he guiltily changed the subject.

"Your Highness, what is the meaning of this? This marriage is bestowed by His Majesty himself. I have been working diligently and conscientiously for the sake of the Eastern Sang Kingdom all these years."

Wen Qing closed her eyes briefly, her breathing unsteady, and then lingered on Yamada's face for a moment after adjusting herself.

Suddenly, he said, "Yes... Master Shan has gained a certain prestige and reputation in Dongsang over the years."

"You have made many great contributions to the Eastern Kingdom, and the Queen Mother thinks highly of you, my lord..." Yamada relaxed a bit upon hearing the warm words.

"Uh, Your Highness is too kind. This is what I should do."

But a ruthless glint flashed in Wen Qing's eyes as he gave Chen Pi a look.

Chen Pi understood immediately, and his hand slowly reached into his sleeve.

Yamada, beaming with pride, said, "My entire life has been dedicated to protecting the Kingdom of Dongsang..."

Wen Qing continued in a gentle tone, "Hehe, is that so... then Lord Shan, let this prince see your loyalty..."

Yamada smiled and said, "How to judge this loyalty will be revealed when we return to Dong-san..."

Before I could finish speaking, I suddenly felt a cold touch on my neck, followed by pain.

He subconsciously touched his neck, and warm liquid gushed out.

Yamada's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Chen Pi, who was holding a bloodstained dagger and looking at him expressionlessly.

He then looked at Wen Qing's gloomy face.

With difficulty, he managed to utter, "Cough... Waaah, three... three..."

Before he could utter a complete sentence, his body collapsed heavily, his unwilling gaze fixed on Wenqing's hem.

He died without understanding why his third prince had killed him.

Chen Pi slowly wiped the blood from the knife. He only spoke after Yamada had completely stopped breathing.

"Your Highness... Lord Shan..."

Wen Qing glanced indifferently at the corpse on the ground and said, "Fenglin Kingdom has gone too far in bullying and humiliating Dongsang Kingdom. Lord Yamada was cruelly killed by the people of Fenglin for protecting Dongsang Kingdom."

I too have suffered severe injuries and my life is in danger. I implore Your Majesty to send troops immediately…

Oh, and make sure to prepare an extra portion for the eldest princess.

Lady Yamada is her mother-in-law, after all... she must be furious.

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