Fearing that the matter would get out of hand and could not be resolved, Prince Yun gritted his teeth and walked over; "Thank you very much, you have worked hard." After saying that, he signaled the accompanying officer beside him to take out a five-liang silver ingot and handed it to the sister-in-law.

Looking at the silver ingot placed in front of her, the bride frowned slightly, as if she was a little conflicted.

"Thank you, sir. I cannot accept you as my wife." After saying this, Xijia stepped aside with her hands hanging down.

If it were in the past, she would have accepted the offer long ago and even kowtowed to apologize.

However, this is not possible now, because the emperor hates greed the most.

Otherwise, why would he dismiss so many officials shortly after ascending the throne?

Before the corrupt officials were punished, those in the palace who abused their power to commit corruption were even more miserable, and some of them were so corrupt that they even lost their lives.

The least he received was a beating with a stick and then driven out of the palace. That was a miserable thing.

They all came to work in the palace out of necessity, but those who work in the palace now feel very lucky to be able to stay.

Working in the palace workshops not only earns a considerable salary, but it is also said that if people get too old to work and have nowhere to go, the palace will provide them with a place to live in their old age.

They have a home to return to, relatives to rely on, and a sum of money to serve as a pension.

They are working hard for themselves now, and they have hope and expectations, and they cannot be driven away.

I can't even give the money away? What's going on? I'm clearly moved.

The people in the delegation couldn't believe it. Did they think it was too little? Or were the people in charge of them very fierce, so she didn't dare to accept it?

When you came, didn't you investigate the current rules in our Yanguo Palace? Jiaxi looked at you with contempt in her heart.

Prince Yun and his men were no longer bothered to figure out these unimportant matters, and quickly winked at the princess, signaling her to be patient and calm.

"Roar." The princess was unwilling, but she still followed him in.

If you are not allowed to bring it, then don't bring it. I will find a chance to settle the score with this blind old woman later.

Sima Ziyun was a powerful figure in Yunning Kingdom, and when she came to Yan Kingdom, she was still a noble princess.

"Everyone, please follow me." Lord Gao made a gesture of invitation and glanced at the girl. "She did a good job. When I have time, I will tell the internal supervisor to give this girl a credit.

The emperor suggested that anything that was beneficial to the country be recorded and rewarded at the end of the year.

The emperor issued this decree after the first month of the lunar year.

Although we cannot be sure whether this commendation and reward is in the form of gifts or money, it is good if it is given. Everyone who works is more active and serious than before.

The princess, Prince Yun and several other officials followed her inside. Prince Yun and the others were fine, but the princess's face was full of contempt.

This is the imperial palace? Why doesn't it have the aura of an imperial palace?

There were very few palace maids and eunuchs, far less than in the imperial palace of Yunning Kingdom.

By the way, could it be that their treasury was empty and they couldn’t afford to support so many bow makers, so they were all driven away? The princess wondered as she walked.

E District

Finally, we arrived at the Qinzheng Hall.

Mr. Gao went in and came out soon, saying loudly, "The Yunning Kingdom delegation is here to see the emperor."

King Yun and his men straightened their clothes and walked in with serious expressions.

Prince Yun walked in front, followed by Princess Ziyun, and behind them were six accompanying officials.

The moment the eight of them stepped into the hall, they immediately felt something different from what they had seen before.

However, he had no time to watch and went forward to pay his respects to the emperor.

Since they were here to deliver a surrender letter, Prince Yun took the lead and walked away. Princess Ziyun was unwilling to abandon a child, but she did not dare to act rashly.

Because the little emperor sitting on the dragon throne exudes a kingly majesty that is enough to overwhelm the man on the throne of Yunning Kingdom.

"I am Sima Yun of Yunning State, and I have come here on orders from the Emperor to present a letter of surrender to Your Majesty, to show my submission." As he spoke, he raised the letter of surrender above his head.

Since ancient times, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. As a prince, he still has to follow a child emperor. All this can only be blamed on the incompetent emperor of Yunning Kingdom.

Prince Yun has been comforting himself in his heart all the way, saying that he is doing this for the people of Yunning Kingdom.

Originally, Prince Yun did not agree to submit the surrender letter.

There is not much difference between the two countries in terms of population or land area, and such humiliating things to ancestors have never happened in all dynasties.

But the one sitting on the dragon throne is not good enough, what can be done? I don’t think any of the others are more capable.

So, in this case, just surrender. I just hope that since Yan State has the ability to suppress Yun Ning State, it may be a good thing. At least the person on the dragon throne will be afraid and dare not make brainless decisions anymore.

If Yunning Kingdom wants to make a comeback in the future, it depends on the ability of the next emperor.

Otherwise, Yunning Kingdom will have to remain a younger brother of Yan Kingdom.

Brother Hui sat on the dragon chair, watching the people around him take the surrender letter, and then he spoke; "No need to be polite, Your Majesty is old, and the journey from Yunning Country to here is long, and it is winter, it is really hard, please take a seat."

Brother Hui had just seen Prince Yun and had a very good first impression of the old man. When he passed by him, Brother Hui felt a little reluctant and wanted to get up and help the man up himself, but when he remembered what his mother said, he gave up the idea.

Mu Yingbao had told him that when the other delegation came, he should neither make things difficult for them nor give them a cold shoulder, nor be too enthusiastic. He just had to strike the right balance in his attitude.

Because it was a reception, a long table with snacks and other delicacies was set up in the Qinzheng Hall.

Not only are there places for the diplomatic envoys, but there are also places for civil and military officials.

As soon as the delegation sat down, someone came forward to pour tea.

Prince Yun and his entourage did not worry that the food and tea might be poisonous, and the princess did not think about it that way either.

Because there is absolutely no need to poison.

If I really want you to die, I'd better destroy your body and all evidence, or I can kill you on the way, which is safer.

After Prince Yun and several of his entourage sat down, they discovered that the vast majority of the civil and military officials in the hall were young, with only a small number of them being old.

Moreover, judging from their faces, they are not the kind of officials who do nothing. Yes, the rumors are true. There has really been a big change! Princess Ziyun took her seat and looked at the people within her sight very naturally.

She had to figure out her current position based on the rank of her official, and then find out which one was the Xue Wenyu, the Duke of Xue, that she was going to marry.

Her gaze first fell on the young official sitting below the emperor. His age seemed to match, but his appearance did not seem to match what the people in the Yunning army had described.

Moreover, judging from their faces, they are not the kind of officials who do nothing. Yes, the rumors are true. There has really been a big change! Princess Ziyun took her seat and looked at the people within her sight very naturally.

She had to figure out her current position based on the rank of her official, and then find out which one was the Xue Wenyu, the Duke of Xue, that she was going to marry.

Her gaze first fell on the young official sitting below the emperor. His age seemed to match, but his appearance did not seem to match what the people in the Yunning army had described.

Isn't it this?

Princess Ziyun looked over again, and her eyes fell on another person. This person was about the same age. His appearance seemed to be somewhat consistent with what she had heard. However, why did these two handsome men who looked similar look at her in a wrong way...

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