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Yun Qingyu had her own plans from the very beginning. She cleverly used the incident of punishing the Consort as a stepping stone to elevate herself to the highest position.
Meanwhile, others were shallowly collaborating to criticize her for dismissing the Consort, completely unaware that they had fallen into a trap set by Yun Qingyu.
Just when everyone thought they could force Yun Qingyu into a corner, she played her trump card by proposing a thorough investigation of corrupt officials to replenish the National Treasury, instantly turning the situation around.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager and Consort Lu could no longer sit still.
The Empress Dowager furrowed her brow, filled with dissatisfaction and worry, and exclaimed, "Xiao Chi may possess great martial skills, but he has never dealt with court affairs. Most of those with substantial wealth are veteran officials. If the ministers rashly proceed with an investigation, it will surely throw the court into chaos."
"Indeed, with everyone in the court in a state of panic, it will only lead to more troubles for His Majesty!" Consort Lu chimed in, her eyes glinting with calculation.
Yun Qingyu, however, paid no heed to their words. She fixed her determined gaze on the Emperor and spoke steadily, "As long as Father grants me 3,000 Imperial Guards, one month will be enough. I will ensure that the National Treasury is abundant and that corrupt officials have nowhere to hide. Moreover, I can guarantee that Western Chu will not need to pay tribute to Dongling this year."
Her words resonated powerfully within the palace.
The others listened with disdain; they could hardly believe that this princess, who was only known for wielding a sword, could solve a problem that had stumped the entire nation.
Prime Minister Lu curled his lips into a mocking smile and scoffed, "Seventh Princess must be joking. Dongling is so powerful; Western Chu has barely maintained stability through years of tribute. At such a critical moment, you speak recklessly and boastfully—do you wish to plunge Western Chu into chaos immediately?"
He looked at Yun Qingyu with contempt, as if she were an ignorant child.
The Empress Dowager regarded her as if she were mad, staring at Yun Qingyu and loudly rebuking her, "Absurd! You are being utterly naive; you haven't even considered the consequences."
She trembled with rage, the fire in her eyes seemingly ready to consume Yun Qingyu.
The Third Prince, unwilling to be left out, spoke sarcastically, "Sister Seven is just a girl; how could she understand matters of state? She should go back and live well with the Consort instead of causing trouble for our father here."
He crossed his arms and looked at Yun Qingyu with a smug expression, as if he could already envision her being reprimanded by the Emperor.
Yun Qingyu coldly regarded them, her gaze sharp as ice. She replied icily, "If this Palace does not cause trouble, then you all can let Dongling demand tribute from Western Chu. Is that what you call contributing to the nation?"
As her words fell, the entire hall fell silent, everyone at a loss for words in response to her statement.
Yun Qingyu's expression remained indifferent; she was unfazed by their verbal attacks. Her focus was solely on the Emperor; in her heart, the opinions of others were irrelevant.
After all, it had always been forbidden for those in the harem to interfere in politics; even the Empress Dowager had no right to meddle in state affairs.
However, today was different due to Lu Mingzhan's matter. The Empress Dowager, concubines, princes, and ministers from the previous dynasty had all gathered here, making it a rare spectacle.
After a moment, the Emperor finally spoke slowly. His brow furrowed and his tone serious as he said, "Xiao Chi, matters of state are delicate; a slight misstep can lead to chaos and suffering. It is not as simple as you say. Everyone return! Noble Consort, send someone to Princess Manor to take care of the Consort. Xiao Chi stays."
Though they were dissatisfied, no one dared defy the Emperor's command and had no choice but to leave with faces full of resentment.
As they walked away, they muttered in their hearts: "The Seventh Princess is indeed a fool with brawn but no brains. The tribute from Dongling is a reluctant necessity, yet she makes an issue out of it and has clearly displeased the Emperor. Hmph, let this madwoman make her fuss; once she messes things up and loses favor before our father, the throne will be mine."
Yun Qingyu heard all their thoughts clearly but remained expressionless and silent.
At that moment, only the Emperor and Yun Qingyu remained in the grand hall. The Emperor looked at Yun Qingyu and directly asked, "Xiao Chi, what is your solution? Western Chu has been offering tribute to Dongling every year, which is not my intention but a result of the situation we are in. Currently, no country has the confidence to stand against Dongling; no emperor wishes to be subordinate to another nation."
Yun Qingyu smiled gently, her expression radiating confidence. "I never said we should confront Dongling. I simply have a way to make Dongling voluntarily exempt Western Chu from its tribute."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor's spirit lifted, but he quickly shook his head, disbelief etched on his face. "That's simply impossible."
Yet Yun Qingyu remained confident. "There's nothing impossible about it. As long as you agree to my conditions, I guarantee that within three months, the Dongling Emissary will personally come here. By then, Father Emperor will see whether my words hold any truth."
The Emperor fell into deep thought. He recalled that Western Chu had been making its tributes in autumn for the past few years, and it was only March now. Even if she couldn't accomplish it, there would still be time to find another solution later.
But what if she could actually do it? Western Chu could finally catch a breath.
As he pondered this, the Emperor suddenly furrowed his brows and fell silent for a moment before asking, "What are your conditions?"
Yun Qingyu's demeanor remained calm and collected as she replied, "First, grant me the title of Eldest Princess, with a status just below that of the future Crown Prince. Second, I want the hidden Pavilion."
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