May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

From the moment he appeared, all eyes in the Golden Palace fell on him, some with curiosity and others with vigilance.

But Hu Yanzhuo seemed completely oblivious. He walked step by step to the center of the hall, and then knelt down directly, performing the Great Ceremony to the Emperor.

This was quite unexpected.

I thought this young barbarian chieftain was a proud and arrogant lady, but I didn't expect her to put on such a show right from the start.

"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhao Dynasty."

Huyan Zhuo also spoke fluent Dazhao dialect.

"Two months ago, when the delegation arrived in the Gobi Desert, I learned that my father had made arrangements in the capital of the Great Zhao. Although I was unaware of this, I would like to apologize to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhao on behalf of my father."

After speaking, Hu Yanzhuo actually performed a kowtow.

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly: "Does Huyan Chanyu mean that the Chanyu is unaware of this matter?"

“I dare not deceive Your Majesty the Emperor. I only found out two months ago,” Huyan Zhuo said. “After my father died, my tribe fell into internal strife. I was lucky enough to get the position of Chanyu, but it has only been two years.”

"For the past two years, I have been busy stabilizing the tribes and have not dared to extend my reach to the capital of Dazhao, so I have been unaware of this."

His words were sincere and well-reasoned.

The emperor summoned him to interrogate him, but now that the man had arrived, knelt and kowtowed, and cleared himself of all charges, the emperor found it difficult to launch an attack.

Seeing that the emperor remained silent, Huyanzhuo continued, "Your Majesty the Emperor of Great Zhao, may I have the honor of leading my tribe to become a vassal state of Great Zhao?"

After he said this, all the ministers were astonished.

There was much discussion in the Golden Palace, and the emperor narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.

However, regardless of this person's motives, taking the barbarians as a vassal state would benefit both regions.

"This is a matter of great importance. Has the Chanyu thought it through?"

"Yes."

The emperor pondered for a moment, but did not immediately agree: "The Chanyu has had a long journey. A welcoming banquet will be held in the palace tonight. The Chanyu should rest well for a few days first."

Hu Yanzhuo paused for a moment before replying, "...Yes."

After the officials dispersed, they continued to discuss the leader.

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That evening, a welcome banquet was to be held for Huyan Zhuo, and all the officials gathered together once again.

Amidst the singing and dancing, and the overall atmosphere of harmony, no one dared to relax; instead, everyone remained on edge at all times.

As soon as Hu Yanzhuo sat down, he raised his wine cup to Wen Heng: "I have long heard of General Wen's reputation, and seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed extraordinary. I toast you."

After saying that, Hu Yanzhuo drank the wine in one gulp.

Wen Heng's expression suddenly turned somewhat strange.

However, since the younger generation had already drunk, he naturally couldn't put on airs, so he also tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp.

As soon as Hu Yanzhuo finished speaking, not only Wen Heng, but all the civil and military officials in the court changed their expressions.

Hu Yanzhuo has long admired Wen Heng's reputation.

But how could they remember that Hu Yanzhuo's father died under Wen Heng's spear?

They couldn't discern anything unusual on Hu Yanzhuo's face; it seemed as if there was no deeper meaning behind it.

Isn't this Chanyu a bit too filial?

Or perhaps this person, who managed to snag a leadership position even through a lucky break, has other plans in mind?

Everyone had their own thoughts, but they still managed to maintain the facade of liveliness.

After several rounds of drinks, the banquet ended, and Wen Heng and his son, along with Lu Chengyuan, returned to the General's Mansion.

On the way, Wen Heng would glance at Lu Chengyuan every now and then.

This kid is really not hiding anything anymore?

However, Wen Heng only glanced at it a few times and didn't say anything.

Madam Wen had already told him about Wen Yuanshu's feelings. Since his own daughter liked her too, he, as her father, would just turn a blind eye.

No, in this situation, he should have both eyes closed.

When everyone returned to the General's Mansion, Wen Heng was somewhat satisfied with Lu Chengyuan when he saw that Lu Chengyuan had returned to the front courtyard.