"Jinyu, you tell us."
Qianqiu Dai didn't answer, instead passing the question to Qianqiu Jinyu.
Qianqiu Jinyu Alexander wiped the sweat from his forehead and cupped his hands, saying, "Mother, she told me that she was the second princess of the Flower Kingdom and had a map of the Flower Kingdom's army deployment. But I swear, I have never seen that map."
"Young Master Jinyu, this is wrong of you. Is it appropriate to bully a deaf-mute person?"
Huo Yang's timely intervention caused Xiang Wan to smile slightly at her, which stunned the latter. She picked up her wine glass and took a sip to calm herself down.
"Mother, I am telling the truth."
Qianqiu Jinyu dared not conceal the truth.
If the king had been informed earlier, perhaps a perfect plan could have been devised.
He truly hadn't expected that Hua Wanqing would be a fake.
The Flower Kingdom doesn't recognize it, and it hasn't even obtained the defense map. The Thousand Autumns Kingdom has essentially directed and acted in a play for the whole world to see.
The country of Huaguo was ashamed before, and the country of Qianqiu will be even more ashamed in the future.
Thinking of this, Qianqiu Jinyu gave Hua Wanqing a subtle glare, her eyes devoid of any affection.
Hua Wanqing had anticipated this situation. She took out a piece of paper from her bosom and held it high above her head.
[The defense map is hidden in a secret compartment under the bed in the imperial bedchamber; the Qianqiu Kingdom is plotting something sinister!]
This is like providing a pillow when someone is about to fall asleep!
As soon as this document was released, the envoys from various countries were all on edge.
See? Even this imposter has admitted it. What can Qianqiu Kingdom possibly say to deny it now?
Everyone agreed to go to the palace together and look for it.
If they happen to find them, as long as it doesn't benefit the Qianqiu Kingdom, they'll just treat it as entertainment.
To prevent the palace servants from arriving early, Xiang Wan didn't wait for Qian Qiu Dai to speak. She glanced at Huo Yang, then pulled Qian Qiu Jin Yu towards the gate.
Huo Yang was quite quick; Xiang Wan had barely left when she followed right behind.
Seeing this, the other envoys all stepped outside.
Qianqiu Dai was in the wrong, and with so many envoys present, if she dared to rashly order her guards to detain them all, she might offend the other three kingdoms at the same time.
He glanced at Hua Wanqing with a gloomy expression, then strode out of the main hall.
After everyone left, Hua Wanqing abandoned her previous pitiful demeanor, knocked out a female prisoner, changed into her clothes, and secretly headed towards a hidden exit on one side of the palace.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the defense map was indeed found.
With the evidence irrefutable, Qian Qiudai tried to pin the blame on Hua Wanqing, but Hua Wanqing had already run away.
The search for someone inside the palace is rather chaotic.
Xiang Wan, Zuo Yimei, and others left the palace and headed towards the Flower Kingdom.
The envoys from Huoyang and other countries also hurriedly took their leave, as they needed to return quickly to report the situation to their kings.
The Flower Kingdom and the Thousand Autumn Kingdom are very likely to go to war, and they may be able to profit from it.
Throughout history, there has never been a long-lasting period of peace and stability between nations.
The original owner wanted to annex the other four countries, but he couldn't start a war without a reason, could he?
Hua Wanqing was merely a pretext for the Flower Kingdom to wage war against the Thousand Autumns Kingdom.
Now, the Flower Kingdom has money and a large army.
Before leaving Yundu, Xiang Wan also discussed with Huo Yang that the two countries could join forces to conquer Qianqiu Kingdom.
The system had subtly warned Xiang Wan that if she killed too many people, all the merit points she had accumulated would be gone, and might even become negative.
As for what would happen if they lost, 007 didn't say, and Xiang Wan didn't care.
She'd be cannon fodder no matter which world she went to, and she didn't see what use merit points were.
So be it, she couldn't wait to go back to the warmth of home, to her husband and children.
System: ...This was also the original owner's wish? How come it didn't know?
In less than two months, troops were frequently mobilized throughout the Flower Kingdom.
Hua Wanqing wields considerable influence, and Hua Xiangwan's former undercover agents are still around.
Following Xiang Wan's instructions, Wu Renmei traveled throughout the country, persuading wealthy families to contribute money and effort to help Huaguo attack Qianqiuguo.
Rewards?
We're allowing you to acquire land and make money in the Thousand Autumn Kingdom, is that not enough?
In short, this is a war of burning money to seize territory (purely fictional, please do not take it personally).
Ningguo borders Qianqiuguo and Huaguo. If Huaguo makes a move, can Ningguo turn a blind eye?
Qianqiu Kingdom wanted to negotiate peace with Ning Kingdom, but Ning Kingdom demanded ten cities in return.
If Qian Qiudai agrees, it will be tantamount to strengthening the enemy, making things even more difficult for her in the future.
The Flower Kingdom seemed to know the strength of the Thousand Autumn Kingdom's army in advance, attacking wherever they were weak, advancing with unstoppable momentum.
The only saving grace was that the army of the Flower Kingdom did not harass the people.
As long as ordinary people don't engage in extreme behavior, they can still receive their protection.
Along with the army came many merchants from the Flower Kingdom.
The goods are cheaper and of better quality than those in their country; it's practically free.
Although local officials were strictly ordered to defend their cities to the death, the common people still needed to make a living.
In addition, the Flower Kingdom's army treated the people very well along the way, so apart from a few die-hard loyalists, no one thought of fighting to the death.
The war lasted for six months, and apart from the complete replacement of local officials, it was not much different from before.
Xiang Wan didn't even bother to fight; she simply ordered her men to surround the imperial palace of Qianqiu Kingdom and put it up for auction.
Wasn't Qianqiu Dai determined to defend the imperial city to the death?
She didn't go inside; she just sold it.
Once it's sold, it's no longer Qianqiu Dai's.
If she wants to stay, fine, just lock up her palace door.
Want something to eat? Pay up!
No money? Trade something for it.
She is very kind and will not kill the king. She will let him live here for tourists to visit, and she can even charge a viewing fee.
Loyal minister?
Don't worry, I won't kill them. They can live together with Qianqiu Dai and be admired by others.
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