But Gong Huilan still did not budge.
She will not forget her original purpose, which is also the true purpose of her actions during this period.
Her personality is inherently complex and multifaceted.
She was extremely confident, even to the point of arrogance, and had no doubt about her own abilities and judgment. When facing Chen Xiao and the others, her words were full of arrogance and disdain.
She was ambitious and had a strong desire for power.
To achieve their goals, they will stop at nothing, resorting to all sorts of means, whether it be threats, coercion, or extortion.
In decision-making, she is decisive and tough, and once she sets a goal, she remains steadfast.
However, this also made her somewhat stubborn and self-willed, unwilling to listen to the opinions of others, and only acting according to her own ideas.
She was ruthless and cold-blooded towards her enemies, showing no mercy whatsoever.
However, they will show possessiveness towards people they admire, and try to bring them under their control.
At the same time, she is also shrewd, good at weighing the pros and cons, and can keenly capture the other party's weaknesses in negotiations to strive for the greatest benefit for herself.
So, in the vast palace, she spoke first, her voice cold and arrogant: "The matter of Qi Yanyun is settled, but if you want me to withdraw the border troops, Your Majesty must agree to my conditions."
Chen Xiao calmly replied, "We hope to resolve the dispute peacefully, not to seek peace. We are willing to engage in friendly consultations with your country to jointly safeguard the peace and tranquility of both nations."
Gong Huilan sneered and said, "Friendly negotiation? Hmph, I don't think you're sincere. You must agree to cede some important cities of the Night Dynasty to me, otherwise there's no point in talking."
Chen Xiao frowned slightly and said seriously, "Ceding the city is impossible. This would not only harm the interests of the Night Dynasty, but also affect the friendly relations between the two countries. We hope that you can prioritize peace and not make such an unreasonable demand."
Gong Huilan snorted disdainfully and said, "If you don't agree, then don't blame me for being impolite. I can start a war at any time and put your Night Dynasty in a difficult situation."
Chen Xiao took a deep breath and said, "Conflict is not beneficial to either country. We hope you can calm down and look at the issue rationally. If you are willing to resolve the dispute peacefully, we are willing to make some concessions."
Gong Huilan frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Concessions? Hmph, why should I believe in your sincerity? You must take some concrete actions to prove your sincerity."
After a moment's thought, Chen Xiao said, "We can first open up border trade to benefit the people of both countries. At the same time, we can also strengthen cultural exchanges and enhance mutual understanding."
Gong Huilan smiled dismissively and said, "These are all minor matters. What I want are substantial benefits. You must agree to hand over some of the Night Dynasty's important resources to me, otherwise, there's no point in discussing it."
Chen Xiao shook his head and said, "Your demands are excessive. We cannot sacrifice the interests of the Night Dynasty to satisfy your selfish desires. We hope you can prioritize peace and refrain from making such unreasonable demands."
Gong Huilan's face was gloomy, and her eyes flickered as she looked at Chen Xiao and the others.
Chen Xiao looked at Gong Huilan's expression, pondered for a moment, and said, "We can consider your request again. But you must guarantee the security of the Ye Dynasty's border and give us some time to discuss it."
Gong Huilan said impatiently, "Fine, I'll give you three days. If you don't agree to my conditions, the army will not withdraw."
Chen Xiao and the others exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
Over the next three days, they carefully discussed countermeasures and sought ways to solve the problem.
After much effort, they finally devised a reasonable plan.
Three days later, Chen Xiao came to the palace again and said to Gong Huilan, "We have considered your request. We are willing to make some concessions, but you must agree to our conditions."
Gong Huilan asked curiously, "What are your conditions?"
Chen Xiao said, "We are willing to open border trade and cooperate in some important areas. At the same time, we also hope that you can withdraw your border troops and guarantee peace between the two countries."
Gong Huilan pondered for a moment and said, "I can agree to your conditions. But you must guarantee that these promises will be kept."
Chen Xiao said firmly, "We will keep our promise and do our best to maintain peace between the two countries."
Gong Huilan nodded and said, "Alright, I will withdraw the border troops. I hope you can keep your promise, otherwise you will bear the consequences."
Chen Xiao said, "We will keep our promise and do our best to maintain peace between our two countries. Thank you for your cooperation, Your Majesty."
The Night Dynasty and the Huiyi Dynasty finally reached a peace agreement, and Qi Yanyun returned to the Night Dynasty with everyone else.
The unexpected turmoil was thus temporarily quelled.
But what Chen Xiao and the others didn't know was that Gong Huilan was about to unleash an even bigger storm of bloodshed.
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