And Yang Mengchen knelt to the left of Long Xuanmo, raising her head to look at the Emperor seated at the head of the hall, "Your Majesty, your daughter-in-law has a suggestion and hopes for your acceptance."
"All of you, rise," said the Emperor, lifting his hand and speaking to Yang Mengchen with a face full of affection, "Jiujiu may speak freely."
The three complied and stood.
Yang Mengchen spoke with meaningful lingering words, "I request that Father Emperor issue an imperial decree stating that the citizens of Xiliang living in the Five Cities who wish to leave may do so within two months, and their families are allowed to leave with them;
