Haoyue Gemu, the eldest, glared furiously at his incompetent younger brother and cursed through gritted teeth, "How embarrassing! Victors become kings, losers become outlaws; look at how pathetic you are! I wish I could kill you myself!"

Turning his red, anger-filled eyes to Princess Baolian, he spat, "You wretch, I disagreed with my father marrying you from the start. I always knew you were not a docile woman! You were married to my father, yet you cast aside your duty as a wife, neglecting the tasks appropriate to a woman! Flirting with outsiders. My father was too soft to kill you, but if it were up to me, I would have chopped you down long ago! Then today's incident wouldn't have happened!"

Princess Baolian frowned angrily, her charming face ashen. Before she could speak, Nayi, who was beside her, burst into rage. Like an angry cub, she charged at Haoyue Gemu and slapped him across the face, "Even now, you dare to slander others? Do you realize, your mother was poisoned to death by your own father!"

"So what?" Haoyue Gemu remained unshaken, "I've known for a long time!"

"That's proof... you're just like your father... a beast!" Nayi glared furiously at Haoyue Gemu, wishing she could kill this human scum with her own hands, "My aunt too... was poisoned with the same ancestral poison from your Haoyue Family! And my father and mother were all murdered by your father!"

"Your father is indeed a scum worse than an animal! A disgrace!"

Princess Baolian took a deep breath and said in a calm voice, "Let's stop with the words, just execute them!"

Unable to hold back, Haoyue Gemu tilted his head back and roared in fury, "Why?! Why?! I can't accept this!"

Haoyue Gewen shut his eyes and remained silent.

"Don't... don't kill me... don't kill me! Mother... I beg you... don't kill me!" The sound of Haoyue Geshui's screams gradually grew distant.

A moment later, his screams abruptly quietened down in the distance.

Afterward, one of the royal court's knights returned, carrying three blood-soaked heads, those of Haoyue Gemu, Haoyue Gewen, and Haoyue Geshui.

The entire Haoyue Tribe fell into silence at this moment, and the previously suppressed cries disappeared.

Chu Mo looked at the emotionless Princess Baolian, thinking: This is what real ruthless tactics look like, her temperament… is really no less than my grandfather's, she's indeed an extraordinary woman. With her here, there's no chance for Great Qi to take over the prairie.

Princess Baolian didn't even spare a glance at the three heads, waving her hand dismissively, "Just bury them."

A hint of reluctance crossed Nayi's face. After all, she was still a young girl but she didn't try to stop Princess Baolian.

Princess Baolian looked affectionately at Nayi, then turned to the crowd and softly said, "Don't think I'm cruel. If Elder Haoyue hadn't died today, we would be the ones meeting our end! He would show no mercy or compassion towards any of us."

"Next, he would lead his forces, slaughtering their way to the royal court. By then, none of us—our whole tribe, our parents, our relatives, friends... none would manage to survive."

"Over the years, he's done exactly this. I'm sure all of you know this well."

Still kneeling, Han Song said in a deep voice, "Princess is wise. As for this vile man... I had originally wished to..."

Princess Baolian shook her head, looking at Han Song, and said, "Han Song, you're commendable. Righteous and kind-hearted, don't worry, I deliver what I promise. Now, on behalf of Princess Nayi, I officially appoint you as a knight of the royal court."

Teng Song was momentarily taken aback then swiftly revealed a look of elation. Being morally upright doesn't mean there aren't ambitions, it doesn't mean one doesn't want to progress! At this pivotal moment, it's evident that Princess Nayi is most likely to become queen of the prairie.

Those who follow her are bound to have a bright future! Being the knight of a queen… that's an honor to glorify generations!

Teng Song immediately bowed deeply, "It is my immense honor to become Princess Nayi's knight. I swear on my ancestor's name that I will protect the princess with my life... and never betray her!"

"As long as you all faithfully follow the princess, on the day when she becomes queen, you... will all stand at the peak of this prairie!"

"You... will all be the most honored group!" Princess Baolian looked at Teng Song, "Your task now is to handle the aftermath. Comfort those who should be comforted, exile those who should be exiled, recruit those who should be recruited... you have my permission to execute first and report later if anyone disobeys."

The light in Teng Song's eyes shone brightly as he thanked her once more and then strided away.

Chu Mo silently observed all these and admired Princess Baolian's tactics even more.

It seemed like Teng Song had taken the initiative to surrender so it wasn't necessary to reward him so heavily.

However, the moment Teng Song mustered the courage to come over, his heart must have been filled with trepidation and insecurity, and his loyalty towards the two princesses might not be genuine!

Despite being discontent with Elder Haoyue, he was still a member of the Haoyue Tribe in the end.

Yet, with just a few words, Princess Baolian erased all the insecurity and discontent in Teng Song's heart.

She executed the three sons of the Haoyue Tribe right in front of him. Only those involved could feel such intimidation.

Immediately following, she appointed him as Princess Nayi's knight on Nayi's behalf, showcasing her grace to Teng Song. This made him feel cherished, despite being a surrendered general and naturally filled him with gratitude.