Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1498

Chapter 1498: Chapter 493: Pledging Allegiance

In the grand hall, the Dongyi Kingdom presented the alliance treaty for peace negotiations with the Yan Kingdom, which had just been urgently discussed with the Seventh Prince. Surprisingly, it was first shown to Bai Qingyan for review before being handed to Xiao Rongyan.

Xiao Rongyan gazed at the treaty for a moment before reaching out to take it. Without looking at it, a laugh emanated from behind his mask as he said, "Indeed, the Seventh Prince of Dongyi is one of deep emotion and righteousness. The Emperor of Zhou supports the Seventh Prince in ascending to the throne, and even the alliance treaty with the Yan Kingdom must be first presented to the Emperor of Zhou for approval."

Bai Qingyan’s eyebrows carried a hint of amusement: "The Regent Prince has misunderstood. Before the Regent Prince arrived, the court officials of Dongyi had already discussed and drawn up a peace treaty with the Yan Kingdom. I happened to take a look and felt it was inadequate for the Yan Kingdom, so I suggested some additions. However, if added... according to previous compensation agreements determined between our Zhou and Dongyi, Dongyi might end up with a colossal mess! The ones to suffer would still be the common people! The people are innocent!"

Speaking so, Bai Qingyan looked at Xiao Rongyan again: "The Regent Prince knows, I... cannot bear to see the common people suffer, and that’s why even when it would have been easy to destroy Yan, I agreed to the gamble with the Yan Kingdom! Thus, I reduced the compensation Dongyi was to pay to our Zhou and let them compensate the Yan Kingdom instead. That’s why the Seventh Prince of Dongyi sought my opinion."

"In that case, I must thank the Emperor of Zhou!" Xiao Rongyan nodded towards Bai Qingyan.

"The Yan Kingdom sent forces to support our Zhou and showcase strength, so how could Zhou let the Yan Kingdom’s efforts be in vain?" Bai Qingyan’s eyes showed deeper amusement.

Xiao Rongyan understood what Bai Qingyan meant; now that Dongyi is under Zhou’s protection, they allow the Yan Kingdom to take advantage and withdraw.

Bai Qingyan had mentioned this to the officials of Dongyi while reviewing the peace treaty offered to Yan. Zhou gave up its own interests... essentially to protect Dongyi before Yan, so how could Dongyi’s officials not be pleased?

They were pleased to the extent that they overlooked Zhou’s invasion of Dongyi, given that it was Dongyi’s Second Prince who provoked first, killing Hancheng’s King and intending to feed his remains to dogs.

Now, that the Emperor of Zhou had returned their Seventh Prince and was willing to sacrifice his interests to stabilize relations with Yan, it was considered quite commendable.

The Empress of Dongyi clasped her hands tightly on her lap, clenching a handkerchief.

Xiao Rongyan unfolded the peace treaty and glanced at it. The compensation wasn’t too much, but it was acceptable.

"Since the Emperor of Zhou has reviewed it, naturally, there are no issues!" Xiao Rongyan’s voice carried a smile as he instructed Yue Shi to present the confirmed treaty to the Empress and Emperor of Dongyi, "This is the eternal peace treaty between our two nations. Once the Seventh Prince ascends to the throne and the treaty is signed, our Yan Kingdom will withdraw its troops!" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"Do we have to pay tribute to Yan as well? And have their troops stationed in Dongyi?" The Empress of Dongyi raised her head, full of disbelief.

Xiao Rongyan nodded nonchalantly; the treaty of tribute from Dongyi was prepared by him after suspecting Bai Qingyan might pull a trick of substituting an emperor easily controlled by Zhou in Dongyi.

It’s not that Xiao Rongyan insisted on having Dongyi pay tribute or submit to Yan... but the stationing of troops in Dongyi was non-negotiable, as it was essential to curb Dongyi’s potential for causing trouble.

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