Bai Xilie raised his eyebrows, a hint of interest in his eyes.
"Oh? Zhi’er has an opinion on this matter as well? Let’s hear it."
The little one then asked, "Where have father and the uncles among the ministers discussed to?"
Historian Wang imdiately stepped forward to report.
"Reporting to the Princess, we ministers were just discussing that the Pri Minister advocates for sheltering the Princely Heir of the Yan Country until he voluntarily leaves Great Chu."
"But I absolutely cannot agree! Such a character, caught in the dangerous mire of power struggle, I resolutely oppose keeping him near the Princess!"
Historian Wang was full of righteous indignation, his voice stern.
Pri Minister Wen smiled helplessly.
He said to Bai Zhi’er in a deep voice, "Your Highness, the Emperor and Historian Wang share the sa opinion."
"However, I believe that at this ti, if we protect the Princely Heir of Yan Country and watch their internal conflicts, it would be beneficial for Great Chu."
"After all, the Regent King of Yan Country has been watching our nation’s every move for two consecutive years."
Bai Zhi’er poked her small chin thoughtfully, appearing like a milk-drinking child in deep contemplation.
Bai Xilie watched with a smile filled with delight.
His daughter, even while thinking, was so adorable.
Who in the world could compare to this little wit?
After a mont, Bai Zhi’er nodded, "Father, I have the sa thought as Uncle Pri Minister."
Imperial Censor Wang was taken aback.
The little one said, "The assassination issue is their internal conflict. If we drive them away, it will force them to shift focus and target us simultaneously."
"Looking at it this way, it’s indeed not worth it. Moreover, Master told that when two forces fight, we should calmly watch the changes and seize the opportunity to help the weaker side."
"That way, we can keep them in endless conflict, while we remain outside, which is most advantageous."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her large eyes, looking at Bai Xilie.
"So father, we should not drive him away. Instead, we should send soone to symbolically ask if he needs assistance."
Pri Minister Wen showed a smile of approval.
Historian Wang pondered for a mont and realized the reasoning.
He imdiately grasped the pen again and solemnly said, "I also agree with the Princess’s words!"
Bai Xilie was both amazed by his daughter’s comprehensive thinking and pleased that she understood so much at such a young age.
He imdiately hugged the little one’s head and kissed her hair.
"Father’s Zhi’er, truly insightful! Alright, as the Princess said, soone, draft the decree!"
Bai Xilie assigned Yang Taiping, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, who had previously delivered seeds for Bai Zhi’er, to represent him in conveying greetings to the Princely Heir of Yan Country.
Besides greetings, nothing else was given.
After the decree was drafted, Bai Xilie placed the Jade Seal in Bai Zhi’er’s hands.
Worried it might be too heavy for her, making her tired.
Bai Xilie helped his daughter’s small hand hold the top of the Jade Seal.
"Zhi’er, this seal, you will imprint it."
Historian Wang watched as Bai Zhi’er’s small hand held the square Jade Seal.
He was filled with overwhelming emotion.
Imdiately, he took up his pen to record this mont in the book.
Princess Cui Cuo, for the first ti, personally handling state affairs.
After the seal was imprinted, Bai Xilie looked more and more satisfied.
"This seal is imprinted so squarely, Zhi’er deserves great credit!"
Bai Zhi’er blinked her large eyes, "But father, the Jade Seal is already square."
Bai Xilie laughed heartily, taking out an already approved morial from the side.
"Co, Zhi’er, find a spot you like, and continue imprinting. Once it’s done, father can send it to the subordinate ministers."
Bai Zhi’er obediently complied.
Bai Xilie grew increasingly satisfied, looking up at a few confidant ministers.
"When your daughters were four years old, they weren’t so considerate, helping to share your official duties, were they?"
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