"Master, Dugu Xin comes to see you."
Wang Xiao looked at Shangguan Lingyun sitting in the main seat and the generals sitting beside him.
When Shangguan Lingyun heard the report, a beautiful arc appeared at the corner of his lips.
"The Third Prince has finally received a reply. Wang Xiao, open the city gates and welcome the Third Prince into the city."
The others didn't know the relationship between Shangguan Lingyun and Dugu Xin. When they heard that Shangguan Lingyun actually invited Dugu Xin into the city, they were a little bit incredulous.
"Your Highness, I'm afraid the Third Prince of Dayu wouldn't dare to enter the city."
Shangguan Lingyun smiled faintly and said nothing. Wang Xiao had already gone out to greet him. Soon, Dugu Xin followed Wang Xiao.
"Dugu Xin pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Daxia."
"You are welcome, Third Prince. Three days have passed. I wonder if His Majesty has responded?"
Dugu Xin nodded, then handed over an imperial edict and several boxes of gold and silver.
"Your Highness, this is a sincere gift from His Majesty. Please review it."
Shangguan Lingyun glanced at the imperial edict in his hand, and the smile on his lips deepened.
"The two countries lived in peace for three years. As the defeated nation, Dayu provided Daxia with one million catties of grain and one million ounces of gold every year."
"It seems that your Majesty still values Prince Dayu very much. However, your Majesty did not mention the remaining captives."
"Could it be that your Majesty is no longer going to care about their lives?"
Dugu Xin nodded awkwardly, "After offering so much food and gold and silver, I, Dayu, can no longer afford to exchange the prisoners for food and gold."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince will handle the remaining captives."
Shangguan Lingyun raised his eyebrows, "In that case, then please invite Prince Dayu out."
Wang Xiao was well prepared. When he heard Shangguan Lingyun's order, he immediately went to invite Prince Dayu, who was so hungry that he had lost his temper.
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