At that moment, a guard hurriedly arrived at the garden and bowed to Chao Qinglan, saying, "Your Majesty, the Emperor requests your presence. He mentioned a new discovery related to the jade pendant."
Chao Qinglan's heart tightened at once. She nodded to Beyue and quickly followed the guard to the study. Her heart was filled with anticipation and unease, unsure of what Xiao Yan's discovery might be.
Arriving at the study, she saw Xiao Yan standing by the window, holding a seemingly very ancient book in his hand, with excitement and awe in his eyes.
" Qinglan, come and see what this is," Xiao Yan turned to show her a picture in the book, which was a stone remarkably similar in shape to the jade pendant they held, with densely packed text recording its origin and purpose.
Chao Qinglan stared at the painting, feeling extremely shocked. Xiao Yan slowly said, "According to this ancient book, this jade pendant is truly related to The Stone of Time. It is called the 'Reverse Flow Jade' and it can reverse the flow of time at critical moments, preventing disasters from happening."
"But at the same time, it also comes with a warning that the power of the 'Reverse Flow Jade' should not be used lightly. Each time it is used, the user's lifespan will be affected." Xiao Yan's voice was somewhat heavy, "This may explain the small black bruises on your body."
Chao Qinglan's heart sank, and she suddenly realized that every time she made a change in history, her own life was quietly slipping away. She looked up at Xiao Yan with determination and resolve: "In that case, we should be even more cautious in using this power, only using it when absolutely necessary to protect Liang Kindom and our people."
Xiao Yan looked deeply at her, filled with admiration and love: " Qinglan, your courage and wisdom are the greatest I have ever seen. We will face this together, no matter what the future holds, we will walk hand in hand."
At that moment, the two hearts reached an unprecedented understanding and connection.
Although the future is unknown, as long as they believe in and support each other, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.
Chao Qinglan took a deep breath, and her heart was filled with new strength and courage, knowing that she was no longer alone in facing the world, but had a partner like Xiao Yan to share the burden with her.
Moreover, it felt really good to speak out without any sense of concealment. Well, she didn't mention that she was originally a difficult child, but that shouldn't be considered as concealment, she thought, because Xiao Yan didn't ask!
In the blink of an eye, the days of peace between the two countries come to an end.
The frost of late autumn brought a hint of cold to the capital of Liang Kindom, but the atmosphere in the palace was unusually tense.
Xiao Yan and Chao Qinglan sat in the imperial study, surrounded by various strategy maps and intelligence reports. The movements of Northern Wei were like a sword hanging over the head of Liang Kindom, causing pressure for everyone.
Xiao Yan's brows furrowed as his gaze swept over the reports, then he said, "The movements of Northern Wei are becoming more frequent. They are definitely preparing for a new attack. We must take action."
Chao Qinglan nodded, her fingers lightly tapping the table as she pondered, "We cannot just defend. If possible, we should find an opportunity to strike first, at least to let Northern Wei know that we are not easily challenged opponents."
"It is indeed so," Xiao Yan agreed, "We have already increased the number of outposts and defensive fortifications at the border, but it is not enough. We need a victory to deter the aggressors from Northern Wei."
The two fell silent for a moment, both contemplating possible strategies. At that moment, a general was ushered into the study. He was a military advisor trusted by Xiao Yan, with extensive battlefield experience.
The general bowed, then went straight to the point: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, I suggest that we can exploit some weaknesses of the Northern Wei Army. Our spies report that the Northern Wei's supply lines are relatively weak. If we can strike them before winter, it will greatly weaken their offensive capabilities."
Chao Qinglan's eyes lit up; this was indeed a feasible strategy. She turned to Xiao Yan: "Such an action requires precise planning and swift execution. We must ensure a decisive blow, or else it may provoke a fiercer counterattack from the Northern Wei."
Xiao Yan nodded, "I agree. Preparing for such an operation requires time and careful planning. We must ensure that everything is foolproof." He turned to the general, "Start preparing immediately, select the elite forces, and ensure they can act swiftly."
As the preparations began, Chao Qinglan and Xiao Yan also began to strengthen internal affairs to ensure that the country remains stable internally while facing external threats. Chao Qinglan paid special attention to people's livelihood issues, knowing that only with domestic stability and the people's well-being can there be sufficient strength to resist external enemies.
In the midst of tense preparations, the two still find brief peace in the late night. Chao Qinglan said to Xiao Yan in a late-night conversation, "No matter how difficult the road ahead is, with you by my side, I have endless courage and confidence."
The frost of late autumn brought a hint of cold to the capital of Liang Kindom, but the atmosphere in the palace was unusually tense. Xiao Yan and Chao Qinglan sat in the imperial study, surrounded by various strategy maps and intelligence reports.
The movements of Northern Wei were like a sword hanging over the head of Liang Kindom, causing pressure for everyone.
Xiao Yan's brows furrowed as his gaze swept over the reports, then he said, "The movements of Northern Wei are becoming more frequent. They are definitely preparing for a new attack. We must take action."
Chao Qinglan nodded, her fingers tapping lightly on the table as she pondered, "We cannot just defend. If possible, we should find the opportunity to strike first, at least to let Northern Wei know that we are not easy to challenge. Otherwise, the peace talks of these years will be in vain, and the two countries will be at war again."
"It is indeed so," Xiao Yan agreed, "We have already increased the number of outposts and defensive fortifications at the border, but it is not enough. We need a victory to deter the aggressors from Northern Wei."
The two fell silent for a moment, both contemplating possible strategies. At that moment, a general was ushered into the study. He was a military advisor trusted by Xiao Yan, with extensive battlefield experience.
The general bowed and then went straight to the point: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, I suggest that we can exploit some weaknesses of the Northern Wei Army. Our spies report that the Northern Wei's supply lines are relatively weak, and if we can strike them before winter, it will greatly weaken their offensive capabilities."
Chao Qinglan's eyes lit up; this was indeed a feasible strategy. She turned to Xiao Yan: "Such an action requires precise planning and swift execution. We must ensure a decisive blow, or else it may provoke an even fiercer counterattack from the Northern Wei."
Xiao Yan nodded, "I agree. Preparing for such an operation requires time and careful planning. We must ensure that everything is foolproof." He turned to the general, "Start preparing immediately, select the elite forces, and ensure they can act swiftly."
As the preparations began, Chao Qinglan and Xiao Yan also began to strengthen internal affairs to ensure that the country remains stable while facing external threats.
Chao Qinglan pays special attention to people's livelihood issues. She knows that only when the domestic situation is stable and the people are living and working in peace, can there be sufficient strength to resist external enemies.
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