An Eight-year-old Princess

Chapter 1153 Quality Is More Important Than Quantity

Yun Shang went to the Tai Chi hall, but she didn't see Luo Qingyan there.

"Where is his majesty?"

The servant standing aside answered in a hurry, "The examinees have already entered the palace. His

majesty is examining them in the Meeting Hall."

Yun Shang raised her eyebrows and asked Qian Liu to set the dishes. Then she went to the Meeting

Hall and stopped at side of the hall.

"At the north border of our country, the State of Yelang has attacked many times in recent years. Before

this, I fought with the Empress in person for several times and finally defeated the State of Yelang. If

the State of Yelang surrenders and is willing to submit to the State of Xia and offer the specialty

products of the State of Yelang, do you think we should choose war or peace?"

Luo Qingyan's voice echoed in the hall. Yun Shang raised her eyebrows and smiled. She didn't go on,

nor did she retreat. She stood still and listened. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

"I think we should choose peace." A gentle voice said, "The State of Yelang has attacked many times in

recent years. The people at the border and the soldiers have suffered a lot. Every year during the war,

the people suffered a lot and didn't dare to go back home. Every year we recruit soldiers. In every

battle, no matter we win or lose, there will be countless casualties. "

"If we can be reconciled, that would be the best. The State of Yelang bows to us, and the border can

have peace. Why not?"

"Yes, it's the common people who suffer in the war between two countries." Luo Qingyan smiled and

seemed to agree.

"I think we should choose war." Another voice sounded.

Luo Qingyan raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Why? "

"It will be a good thing if we can really coexist peacefully. But now the State of Yelang is ruled by

Cangjue Qingsu. I have heard a lot of rumors about the emperor of the State of Yelang. From those

rumors, I think Cangjue Qingsu should be a vicious, cunning, ambitious man who would do anything to

achieve his goal. "

"the State of Yelang is vast and sparsely populated, and its land is very barren. Every year, it will be

attacked by sand and cold air. But the State of Xia is completely different. It is prosperous with fertile

land. The State of Yelang has been coveting the State of Xia for a long time, so they often invade and

intend to annex the State of Xia. Such situation is especially frequent after Cangjue Qingsu took the

throne. "

"In this case, I don't think that Cangjue Qingsu will really surrender to the State of Xia because of the

temporary defeat. Even if he surrendered, there must be a plot. He must have pretended to surrender

in order to lower our vigilance against them. Then he can make a comeback when we are off guard. "

"Therefore, I think we should defeat him thoroughly in order to avoid future trouble."

"Yes, it makes sense." Luo Qingyan said carelessly, "Well, I know what you are thinking. You can leave

now. If I have any arrangement, I will send someone to inform you."

Some faint sounds came from the hall, and then it became quiet.

Yun Shang still stood there. Not long after, Luo Qingyan came over. He didn't seem to be surprised to

see Yun Shang, but reached out his hand to her. "What do you think?"

Yun Shang certainly knew what he was asking. She smiled and said, "It's obvious. Your majesty, you

still need to ask me before you can make a decision? Of course the latter one is better. Isn't his words

exactly what his majesty is thinking? "

Luo Qingyan chuckled and raised his hand to rub Yun Shang's hair. "What brought here? Is there

anything wrong? "

"Your majesty, can't I come here if nothing is wrong?" Yun Shang looked up at Luo Qingyan and said, "I

heard that his majesty was too busy to have dinner, so I came here to have a look."

"Who gossiped in front of you?" Although Luo Qingyan said so, there was no anger on his face. "Don't

worry. I know my health. It's okay. It's normal that I don't eat for four or five days when I fought in the

army before."

"You had no choice at that time. But it's different now. What's more, no matter what the reason is, if you

don't eat anything, it will also cause a great loss to your body. It's not something to be proud of. "

Yun Shang pouted, "Your majesty is already more than 10 years older than me. If you still don't take

good care of yourself, people who don't know you will think you are my elder when you stand with me

years later."

Luo Qingyan suddenly stopped, turned around and squinted at Yun Shang. The coldness was all over

his body. "What did you say? I'll give you a chance to say it again? "

When Luo Qingyan was in the State of Ning, he was a frightening cold faced prince. Now that he was

the Emperor of the State of Xia, he became more dignified. Ordinary people would have already

trembled when he got angry.

However, Yun Shang was not afraid at all. When she was in the State of Ning, she was not afraid, let

alone now.

"Eh..." Yun Shang blinked, "Did I say anything wrong? When your majesty was in the State of Ning, you

were my father's sworn brother and my uncle. Weren't you my elder?"

Luo Qingyan raised his hand and rubbed her forehead. He didn't know whether to cry or to laugh.

"You..."

Yun Shang also lowered her eyes and smiled, "Let's go, uncle. I have asked the kitchen to prepare

some food for your majesty. I will accompany you every meal from now on. If you're really too busy, you

can ask me to deal with some simple things. "

Yun Shang winked at Luo Qingyan, but we have to keep it a secret. After all, female members in the

imperial household are not allowed to meddle with political officials. I don't others to gossip about it. "

Luo Qingyan smiled, "Okay, I see."

Then he shook his head again, looking helpless.

Yun Shang and Luo Qingyan went to the table. The servants quickly took bowls of rice for the two.

"I heard from the servant that you have been busy all morning. Have you chosen some capable

people?"

"Of course." Luo Qingyan said indifferently, "But there are not many of them. Maybe just two or three.

But there was no hurry. Quality is more important than quantity. Even those who I think are capable, I

still need the secret guards to carefully check their background."

Yun Shang nodded, "I've already asked Qian Yin to place many spies in every place. They are good at

collecting information. You can make a list of the people you think are capable, and I'll also ask them to

investigate. It's also a test for them... "

"Okay." Luo Qingyan nodded, "One more pass and one more guarantee."