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The Personal Eunuch frowned and sighed, saying, "We all know that this question has no accurate answer! However, the other party insists on such a question, and we only have half an hour left! If we cannot provide an answer, we will have to pay a tremendous price."
Hearing this situation, Yan Dong couldn't help but sigh as well. After thinking for a long time, he still couldn't come up with an answer.
Piao Xue Princess chimed in, "This is clearly a declaration of war! If it weren't for the intention to start a conflict, they wouldn't pose such a question!"
"What should we do?" Shopkeeper Jiang asked in despair.
Yan Dong and Cen Ya turned to Jiang Han for guidance. The Personal Eunuch and the cavalry also focused their attention on Jiang Han; he was their only hope now.
Jiang Han pondered the question: which came first, the egg or Ji Ji? Even in the present day, no one could provide a definitive answer. Moreover, the answer given would not be what the Princess of Xia wanted. The most mainstream response to this question was that the egg came first. Scientists speculated that Ji Ji evolved from other species. Therefore, during the evolutionary process, it was possible that a closely related animal unexpectedly underwent genetic mutation and laid the egg of Ji Ji!
This explanation aligned with many people's thoughts; however, in ancient times, such discussions involving genetics and species evolution would be utterly unacceptable. This answer was completely useless.
But wait! Jiang Han suddenly thought of something. He looked at the others and asked, "Do you believe in deities?"
The Personal Eunuch nodded. "Of course! We believe in Shan He She Ji Shen and the Land God; every deity must be worshipped." He went on to list all the deities currently recognized and worshipped in temples.
After listening to him, Jiang Han felt that the belief system of deities in this world was not much different from that of Huaxia; corresponding deities existed as well. Humans were creations of some great deity, regarded as favored children of the gods. The emperor was considered the Son of Heaven, a child of this great deity.
Thinking that their systems were similar, Jiang Han concluded that such an answer should not pose much of a problem. "I will speak while you write it down on silk," he instructed the Personal Eunuch. Then he carefully articulated the answer he had devised.
In the palace, within Feng Tian Dian, an hour quickly passed.
Just as he returned, he handed over the silk filled with writing to Su Qianxue.
Su Qianxue quietly opened it, and her eyes instantly revealed an indescribable expression—shock, surprise, and fear. She never expected Jiang Han to respond to this question in such a manner.
However, soon enough, almost all the official business in the court was handled. Wu Chaochen was watching Su Qianxue closely! The Princess of Xia had also returned to Feng Tian Dian.
Langya Prince slightly raised his head and saw Su Qianxue still sitting on the dragon throne, exuding an air of stability that was as solid as a mountain. He couldn't help but snort coldly to himself. He did not believe that Su Qianxue could provide an answer. Instead, he thought, how could this girl sit on the throne? You inherited the throne, but you cannot hold it steady! This position will ultimately belong to me in the near future.
This difficult problem was concocted by both me and the Ninth Princess; no one in this realm could answer it! Even Jiang Han would be no exception! Su Qianxue, you might as well obediently bring out the royal treasures to support my troops.
The imperial edict given by the Xia Country Emperor stated that they should find Su Qianxue to discuss withdrawing troops, without requiring any compensation from the Great Zhou Dynasty or tribute offerings. It was the Ninth Princess who colluded with Langya Prince to create all of this!
As for the tribute wealth, part of it would go to the Xia Country Emperor. In this way, even without receiving orders, the Ninth Princess could still demand tribute from Su Qianxue, which was indeed a remarkable achievement. The remaining wealth would be evenly divided between the Ninth Princess and Langya Prince.
It can be said that if Su Qianxue cannot answer, then 40% of the tribute she must provide will go to Langya Prince. Another 40% will go to the Ninth Princess, while the remaining 20% belongs to the Xia Country Emperor. The shares mentioned by the two earlier were calculated after excluding the Xia Country Emperor's portion.
Da Zhou Emperor! Have you reached a conclusion for the third question yet? If not, please prepare your tribute.
The Ninth Princess continued to display her lofty demeanor like a golden phoenix. The officials from Man Chao Wu all lowered their heads in silence. The military officials from Langya Prince's faction were waiting for Su Qianxue to either fail to answer or make a significant mistake before they would exert pressure on her for tribute.
The other half of the military officials sighed, feeling ashamed that they could not contribute even a fraction under such circumstances and lowered their heads in embarrassment.
Your Majesty, time is running out! The Ninth Princess has already waited for an hour! You should provide a satisfactory response now.
Langya Prince personally stepped forward and cupped his fists in salute as he spoke.
"Ah, the Langya Prince has finally decided to join the conversation," she remarked with a hint of mockery in her tone.
The Langya Prince remained silent, his thoughts lingering on the moment when she would respond. Patience was key; he would bide his time before making his move.
"Da Zhou Emperor! Do you have the answer to the third question?" the Ninth Princess asked again, her voice tinged with impatience. Beneath her proud exterior, her heart raced with excitement at the prospect of wealth. Anyone would feel exhilarated by such riches.
"Of course, I am prepared!" she declared confidently. "But before answering, I have a question for everyone."
A smile curled at the corners of Su Qianxue's lips, causing both the Ninth Princess and the Langya Prince to feel a sense of foreboding. They were unsure of her intentions but could only nod in agreement to her inquiry.
"Dare I ask you all—Wu Chaochen, Langya Prince, Princess of Xia—do you believe in the existence of deities?" Su Qianxue posed the question.
"I believe in deities. My father, the ruler of Xia Kingdom, is the sovereign of this realm," the Ninth Princess proclaimed with pride. "My father is the great Light God Son, a true emperor."
In this world, deities akin to Nuwa were referred to as Light Gods, which also represented the sun.
"I worship the War God!" declared the Langya Prince. "Every year, I pay homage at the War God Temple!"
"Since you all profess faith in deities, then the answer is self-evident," Su Qianxue said with a smile.
"What does that mean?" The Ninth Princess was taken aback.
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