"In that case!" The palace maid exclaimed, took something from the sword box on her back, and loudly proclaimed, "His Majesty the Emperor of Yu Kingdom has issued a decree here!"
Everyone was stunned by these words!
The people of Yu Kingdom hurriedly knelt on the ground to receive the imperial decree!
Xiao Ling was slightly taken aback, but then seemed to understand something.
He stepped out of the carriage with solemnity.
He truly possesses the demeanor of a great emperor and his minister.
He bent down and knelt down.
"Emperor Pingnan is a loyal and important minister of the country, and his journey to a foreign land will surely be arduous. This imperial edict is Emperor Pingnan's shield. If Emperor Pingnan has not committed any treason or disgrace to the prestige of our Yu Kingdom, I will certainly support him. Anyone who harms Emperor Pingnan is an enemy of the Yu Kingdom. Those who offend our Great Yu, no matter how far away, will be punished. So be it!"
That moment.
Xiao Ling wept uncontrollably.
He didn't cry when he saw Jiang Xinwei again.
He didn't cry when the seventh prince was punished.
When the king of Wushui Kingdom passed away, he only felt sorrow and did not cry.
But at this moment, he couldn't help but cry. His long-wandering heart, after wandering around, had finally found a place to rest with his opponent.
He shouted.
"Your Majesty, I accept the decree! Thank you for your great favor!"
Xiao Ling accepted the imperial edict, his spine ramrod straight!
He stood up and looked down at the second princess with arrogance.
"Second Princess, killing me is tantamount to declaring war on the Yu Kingdom. Are you confident that you can fight two wars at the same time? Releasing me is tantamount to forming an alliance with the Yu Kingdom. What do you say?"
The second princess was pale; it must be said, she was also shocked.
Suddenly I understood what the power and prestige of a great nation truly means.
She glared at Xiao Ling with resentment, but quickly composed herself and said loudly, "Since that's the case, may Emperor Pingnan depart in peace. I will not see you off."
The second princess turned her horse around and headed towards Wangdu.
"Wait!" Xiao Ling shouted.
"What, does Young Master Xiao intend to stay in Wushui Kingdom?" The Second Princess was furious.
When Jiang Xinwei first arrived in Wushui Kingdom, she remembered clearly that Xiao Ling was merely a servant in Jiang Xinwei's entourage.
For some unknown reason, he suddenly transformed into an imperial minister of the Yu Kingdom.
She didn't expose him only because she wanted to see the Seventh Prince make a fool of himself. She was a princess, but just because she wasn't born to the Phoenix Lord, she was always overshadowed by the Seventh Prince.
Moreover, at that time, the Empress Dowager already favored Xiao Ling, and speaking out would only cause her trouble.
Now that the Empress Dowager is dead, and her power is the greatest, what else is there for her to fear?
Xiao Ling smiled.
"As insightful as the Second Princess is, she should naturally know that the journey back to Yu Kingdom is difficult and long. I fear that someone might try to intercept me like the Second Princess did. If the Second Princess were to send someone to escort me, the journey would certainly be much safer. I would also owe you a favor. Why don't you do me this favor?"
The second princess's expression darkened slightly.
She waved her hand, and a group of people came out.
"Escort Emperor Pingnan back to the Yu Kingdom."
"Yes, sir!"
A group of people immediately surrounded and protected everyone.
The second princess thought for a moment, then took out another token from her bosom and handed it over.
"With this token, you will have unimpeded passage."
"Thank you, Second Princess. I wish you all the best in your endeavors and a swift ascension to the throne!"
The second princess didn't say much, and left as fast as she could on her horse!
Xiao Ling turned and got into the carriage.
"Let's go!"
...
really.
The road was not safe.
They were intercepted by several other princesses, as well as bandits and mountain bandits.
Fortunately, we had the Second Princess's token.
That group of soldiers were veterans who had experienced the war between the states of Wu and Yu, and their whole bodies exuded the killing intent of soldiers who had been through many battles.
It intimidated many people.
We made it through safely, albeit with some close calls.
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