Wu Yunyin took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
The winds of change have shifted in the court; action must be taken to prevent this situation from continuing.
"By imperial decree, effective immediately, a new law will be added to the Great Wu, called the Law on Foreign Consciousness. Any citizen of the Great Wu who dares to discuss the emperor or empress of another country shall be imprisoned for at least three years. Repeat offenders will be punished more severely and will not be let off lightly."
Her voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying an undeniable resolve.
The eunuchs and palace maids in the main hall all lowered their heads, not daring to breathe, and the entire palace was shrouded in a suffocating atmosphere.
Wu Yunyin's fingers trembled slightly, and a struggle flashed in her eyes.
She knew this decision might cause public resentment, but she couldn't tolerate Chen Zhennan's reputation surpassing her own.
She admired Chen Zhennan's bravery and prestige, but was also jealous of his fame and status. A hint of fear lingered in her heart, a fear that Chen Zhennan's influence might threaten her rule.
Among the ministers in the court, some looked troubled, some frowned, and some looked helpless.
They knew that Wu Yunyin's decision might cause unnecessary trouble, but they dared not disobey the Empress's orders.
At her command, Wu Yunyin's imperial edict was quickly disseminated, and notices were posted in various prefectures and counties, urging the people to stop discussing other countries in private.
After the people learned of this news, although they did not talk about it openly, they discussed it even more in private.
Moreover, because Wu Yunyin incorporated it into the law, the speculation among the people increased.
In addition, given Chen Zhennan's recent resounding victory, the public naturally connected the two events.
In the following five days, Chen Zhennan's reputation in Dawu rose rather than fell, and the wind quickly began to develop in the opposite direction that Wu Yunyin had predicted.
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