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Li He straightened up, carrying the royal decree with a joyful expression.

"Bestowed by Heaven, the King announces: Since my ascension, although I have been diligent, I feel I have not fulfilled the trust placed in me by the previous king. Fortunately, I have a daughter, Su Rong of the Nanchu clan. She shares my blood and is capable of fulfilling significant duties. Having outstanding virtue and ability in both civil and military skills, she surpasses me greatly. Her recent defeat of Dawei has led to their loss of soldiers and lands and payment of gold in hundreds of thousands, rewriting the history of Nanchu. With immense gratitude, I bestow upon her the title of Princess. She will take her place in the Eastern Palace to share the responsibilities of governing the kingdom. All officials' reports will be decided by the Princess. After a year, she will inherit the kingship, securing the peace of our kingdom for thousands of years."