Su Yao and Feng Yichen exchanged a glance, seeing worry in each other's eyes.
They knew that Chen Xiao was determined to make Ye Chao stronger, and the power of the divine artifact was too tempting for him.
But they also understood that the power of the artifact was a double-edged sword, and that it could bring disaster if not handled carefully.
After a long while, Chen Xiao turned around, his expression calm: "Let's not talk about this today. You may all leave. I want to be alone."
Su Yao and Feng Yichen bowed and took their leave. After leaving the side hall, they were still uneasy.
They knew that the tug-of-war between Chen Xiao and Chen Xiao over the fate of the artifact had only just begun.
Su Yao and Feng Yichen left the side hall, their steps unconsciously slowing down.
Feng Yichen frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty's obsession with the divine artifact is so deep that I'm afraid there will be more twists and turns in the future."
Su Yao sighed softly, "Yes, but how can we make His Majesty truly understand the implications?"
A few days later, Su Yao consulted ancient books in the Royal Library, trying to find more information about the divine artifact to strengthen Chen Xiao's determination to seal it away.
She was intently flipping through a yellowed book when she suddenly heard familiar footsteps behind her.
Looking back, it was Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao's gaze swept across the bookshelf, and he slowly spoke: "Su Yao, you are still fixated on finding evidence of the sealed artifact."
Su Yao rose and bowed, saying sincerely, "Your Majesty, the instability of the divine artifact's power was already evident on the last battlefield. If it is not handled properly, it will eventually become a hidden danger."
Chen Xiao walked to the window, gazing at the Imperial Garden outside, lost in thought: "Su Yao, you only see the danger, but not the opportunity. The Night Dynasty is surrounded by powerful enemies. With the divine artifact, we will have an absolute advantage."
Su Yao shook her head slightly, "Your Majesty, advantages are not solely dependent on external forces. Many dynasties in the past collapsed precisely because of their excessive reliance on powerful forces."
Chen Xiao remained silent for a moment, then turned his gaze to Su Yao, his expression complex: "I understand the principles you've explained. However, as an emperor, I cannot let go of any possibility for the Night Dynasty to prosper."
Su Yao's heart tightened, knowing that Chen Xiao remained unmoved.
At this moment, Feng Yichen also arrived at the library.
Upon seeing Chen Xiao and Su Yao, he paused slightly, then bowed.
Chen Xiao looked at Feng Yichen, "Feng Yichen, you've come at the right time. How long do you think it would take for the Night Dynasty's national strength to double if we used the divine artifact to develop it?"
Feng Yichen frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, although the power of the divine artifact is strong, relying on it to develop national strength is like building a house on sand. If the foundation of the people is not stable, even if the national strength is strong for a time, it will be difficult to last."
Chen Xiao frowned slightly, clearly not satisfied with the answer. "Then, in your opinion, how should we steadily improve our national strength?"
Feng Yichen straightened his back and said earnestly, "Promote agriculture and sericulture, boost commerce and trade, and value talent. When the people are prosperous and talented people emerge in large numbers, the prosperity of the Night Dynasty will naturally follow."
Chen Xiao listened quietly, his gaze shifting back and forth between Feng Yichen and Su Yao, without immediately expressing his opinion.
The library fell silent for a moment, broken only by the occasional chirping of birds outside the window. The clash of ideas between the three continued to spread silently.
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