"Ranran, what do you mean?" The Emperor raised his eyes, looking at Yun Qingran with a solemn expression.
"How could Yan Jing, a prince with no power or money who had always been suppressed by the Emperor of Yan, suddenly be able to control the powerful Crown Princess Zhaohua when the Emperor of Yan was seriously ill and about to pass away? I suspect that someone must have given him a push." Yun Qingran paused and continued, "Besides Bei Yin, only Nan Chu has the ability to stir up trouble in Western Yan."
These words caused an uproar in the room.
"Southern Chu is helping Yan Jing seize the throne!"
"If that's the case, once Yan Jing ascends to the throne and becomes the Yan Emperor, Western Yan will definitely lean towards Southern Chu, and may even obey Southern Chu's every command."
"The Southern Chu is truly treacherous."
"So what do we do now?"
"Southern Chu will help Yan Jing, and we will help Princess Zhaohua. Let's see whose fist is stronger and whose skill is higher." Yun Qingran's tone was gentle, but it was full of fighting spirit, especially her eyes, which were like a sharp blade that could slaughter the world.
Everyone looked at her, inspired by her imposing presence.
“Yes, Nan Chu will help Yan Jing, and we will help Princess Zhaohua. Let’s see who is more skilled.”
"Yes, we in Bei Yin are not to be trifled with either."
"Your Majesty, we should immediately send troops to help Princess Zhaohua reclaim the throne." The ministers all switched their stance to sending troops to support Princess Zhaohua.
"Sending troops to Western Yan is probably not feasible," Yunxiao said calmly, looking at the indignant ministers.
"What's going on with your Yun family? We support Yan Jing, and you want us to support Princess Zhaohua. We're now supporting Princess Zhaohua and want to send troops to help her reclaim the throne, but you won't let us send troops now." Lord Qian looked at Yun Xiao impatiently.
"What qualifications should we use to send troops?" Yunxiao asked Lord Qian.
Lord Qian was taken aback for a moment, then said awkwardly, "To help Princess Zhaohua reclaim the throne."
"The conflict between Princess Zhaohua and Yan Jing is an internal affair of Western Yan. If we send troops, we will inevitably be suspected and attacked by the world. They will think that we, the Northern Yin, are bullying the weak and interfering with the succession of the Western Yan throne. Or they may directly accuse us of invading Western Yan. At that time, we will be inviting trouble."
Hearing Yunxiao's words, everyone fell silent; it was indeed true.
Supporting Yan Jing or Princess Zhaohua is a matter of stance; there's nothing wrong with helping either side, and no one in the world will have a good word to say about it. But if you send troops to help one side, then the nature of the matter changes.
"Then why don't we send troops?" a minister asked, frustrated and helpless.
Silence fell upon everyone again.
“Actually, it’s not that we can’t send troops,” Yun Qingran said, breaking the silence.
“Princess Rongchang, please explain in detail,” Prince Anshun said, looking at her.
“As everyone knows, Princess Zhaohua and I are good friends. When Princess Zhaohua left Beiyin last time, she invited me to visit Xiyan many times.” Yun Qingran smiled slyly. “If I go to Xiyan, as the Princess of Rongchang of Beiyin, it wouldn’t be a problem for me to bring some guards, right?”
The ministers were immediately delighted. "That's right! If we can't send troops openly, we can send them secretly!"
Yun Qingbi clenched her fist, her gaze towards Yun Qingran filled with gratitude and admiration. Her sister's thinking was truly amazing; in just a short while, she had turned the situation around.
"Your Majesty, no," Liang Xiangzhi suddenly said, trying to stop him.
The Emperor looked at him, his smile fading slightly. "Prime Minister Liang, do you have any more questions?"
“Your Majesty, Yan Jing has just sent a secret letter saying that the Yan Emperor has passed away and he is about to ascend the throne. It is not reasonable for Princess Rongchang to visit Princess Zhaohua in Western Yan at this time,” Liang Xiangzhi said.
"Is it possible that I set off the day before yesterday and didn't receive the secret letter? I have no idea about this matter at all?" Yun Qingran looked at the officials and smiled with a wink.
"Ranran, you're such a clever little devil." Even the Emperor was amused by her.
Yes, we can say to the outside world that Princess Rongchang set off earlier and had no idea about the situation in Western Yan.
"Ranran, my beloved ministers, it is decided then. Princess Rongchang will lead ten thousand light cavalry to Western Yan to help Princess Zhaohua seize the throne." The Emperor stood up and made the decision.
"Your Majesty," Liang Xiangzhi spoke again.
"Prime Minister Liang, what is it now?" The Emperor pursed his lips in displeasure.
“Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. Entrusting it to Princess Rongchang might be…” Liang Xiangzhi didn’t finish his sentence, but everyone knew what he meant.
Princess Rongchang was a sheltered young lady; she was certainly not up to the task of leading troops into battle or seizing power in the palace.
"I would like to entrust this to you, Prime Minister Liang, but the problem is that Princess Zhaohua is not familiar with you." The Emperor looked at Liang Xiangzhi with a troubled tone, but there was no trace of trouble on his face.
"Your Majesty, I request permission to accompany Princess Rongchang to Western Yan," Yun Qingbi said firmly to the Emperor.
"I grant your permission. You two siblings will go to Western Yan together to help Princess Zhaohua seize the throne. Success is the only option; failure is not an option," the Emperor said, his eyes fixed intently on Yun Qingbi and Yun Qingran.
"Your subject will certainly not fail in his mission."
"This humble woman will certainly not fail in her mission."
The brother and sister clasped their hands in a gesture of respect.
"General Zhou, go and select ten thousand skilled light cavalry for them." The Emperor tossed a tiger tally to General Zhou, who was standing in front of him.
"Yes." General Zhou took the token and left.
"You may all leave, but Yun Qingbi may remain." The Emperor waved his hand.
"Yes, Your Majesty, we take our leave." The ministers left the Wolong Hall one by one.
"Qingbi, please sit down." After everyone left, the Emperor asked Yun Qingbi to sit down.
"I'll just stand," Yun Qingbi said.
"From now on, we're family, no need to be so formal," the Emperor said with a smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yun Qingbi obediently sat down, wondering why the Emperor had left him alone.
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