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If the Eastern Empire was not Ying Muyao's property, but family.

Give Bailuo ten Eastern Empires, and he would never, absolutely never take them if it belonged to a stranger.

"You are attached to the people of the Eastern Empire, and I would never make you feel uncomfortable."

"Let's hear it," Bailuo said, "as long as it doesn't violate my principles, I can agree to it."

"Hmm."

Ying Muyao nodded, relieved by Bailuo's concern for her, "What about you, Xiao Wu?"

"I... "

Ying Muyao's so-called oath was to make Gongsun Wu speak openly about what it would take for her to accept Bailuo and to state her conditions.

As for not letting Ying Muyao go with Bailuo, that was absolutely impossible—no way!

"Xiao Luo, you have many miracles!"

Ying Muyao said, "But your development is poor, and the Miracle Troop Type is sparse. I haven't seen many Living Saints, great generals, or Competent Ministers. Frankly speaking, I might as well only have one."

Bailuo: Stop scolding, stop scolding, I've just started, I'm still a newbie.

"The truth, no problem."

Bailuo accepted humbly: "Then what?"

"Rashly taking in the Eastern Empire would not benefit you."

"But the Eastern Empire should rightfully belong to you," Ying Muyao said, "so I plan to establish a gentleman's agreement here."

"Without relying on the Miracle Entity, neither I nor they will make a move. We will only let the Miracle Armies of our two countries confront each other, competing in manpower, financial power, national strength." Ying Muyao: "You attack, and I defend. Within these game rules, whatever territory you conquer, be it people or resources, will all belong to you."

"Xiao Wu, do you have anything else to say?"

"This..."

Gongsun Wu wanted to say she would rather die than submit.

But there was a problem with that statement!

Essentially, Bailuo was not an invader; he and the Empress of the East were family, so where were the invader and the invaded?

"Xiao Wu, do you think my Eastern Empire will lose?"

"How could it possibly?!"

Gongsun Wu knew full well the strength of the Eastern Empire: "How strong my Eastern Empire is, how could this tiny Duchy less than half a year old compare?"

Bailuo: Ouch, that hurts, big sister.

"Your Majesty, I understand what you mean. If he really could defeat us, that would mean his strength had indeed surpassed the Eastern Empire," Gongsun Wu said: "Submitting to such a heroic figure would not be dishonorable."

Not only that, but this would also prove Bailuo was worthy of being Ying Muyao's husband.

Of course, there was no such thing as a husband; this was just a preventive measure Ying Muyao had taken for her vassals.

But since the marriage of the Female Emperor could be accepted, Bailuo's reappearance and clarification of the situation should not be too difficult.

"Sorry, to interrupt."

Bailuo said, "War means people die, right? What if there are casualties?"

Endangering the citizens of two countries for one plan seemed too much for Bailuo.

"Don't worry. If you can't bear it, neither can I."

Ying Muyao said: "Although we are at war with each other, it's like an internal exercise. My vassals will use my Miracle Power, and mine is yours."

Miracle Power, fighting oneself.

Bailuo just needed to set a limitation, like it would injure their bodies but not harm their souls or consciousness.

That way, the exercise, even though it had the risk of 'death', allowed for resurrection.

"Sis, you mean something like King Wu's campaign against Zhou, and then enfeoffment?" Bailuo said.

Ying Muyao and Bailuo would protect everyone with Miracle Power, they could fight with all their might, but regardless of which side won, the defeated wouldn't truly 'die'.

They would be more like temporarily recalled to the divine realm by the Master of Miracles, ready to be resurrected at any time.

"Yes, just like that novel in your memory," Ying Muyao said.

Ying Muyao's plan was a change of guard between the Eastern Empire and the Yatun Duchy.

Regardless of the outcome, it would end in a new 'enfeoffment'.

This 'enfeoffment' naturally didn't refer to literal immortality but to the administrative distribution of two nations, like appointing new City Lords, Great Generals, and so on.

"Perfect, the two nations need to integrate, so let them witness each other's abilities."

"At that time, when we assign various positions, it will be well-received by all."

In this way, no favor would be shown towards the People of Yatun, nor would the strong ones of the Eastern Empire be buried; everything would be based on ability, fair and just.

"Great idea!"

Bailuo felt good about this, having such a strong 'instance' like the Eastern Empire to grind, how could Yatun not grow strong?

Once Bailuo cultivated enough military force, he could take it over and have a battle with Ying Muyao's people.

Arena, personnel, audience, everything one could ask for.

The considerate big sister was indeed considerate, having thought everything through for Bailuo.

"But I think, this is not fair."

Gongsun Wu said, "If he can hit us, can we hit him too? Wouldn't it be better to eliminate Yatun Duchy in advance?"
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"Holy crap!"

Bailuo was genuinely afraid Ying Muyao would play it that way.

If she did, it wouldn't be the Eastern Empire merging into Yatun, but Yatun being swallowed up by the Eastern Empire.

"No way."

Ying Muyao shook her head, answering very clearly.

"Your Majesty?"

"I am favoring him," Ying Muyao said, "not just favoring, but starting today, I'll study how to be a negligent monarch."

Though she couldn't intervene, Ying Muyao's wisdom was not to be underestimated; Yatun definitely had no chance if she truly played to win.

Therefore, Ying Muyao should not only refrain from defending but also let things slide a bit.

For example, when urgent reinforcements over eight hundred miles away were needed.

Ying Muyao: Don't disturb my quality time with my beloved.

When supply lines ran low and more logistical support was required.

Ying Muyao: I spent all the money on my beloved's luxurious gardens, no funds left.

"..."

The Empress of the East is the Empress of the East, so blatantly favoring her brother.