In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

"The Khan tried to mediate the conflict many times and even took the initiative to invite him, but he never entered Fu'ai City. He only complied superficially, and his followers often acted out of line."

"I have tolerated this for the sake of the greater good, but if he did it this time, I will kill him!" Murong Khan gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, his murderous intent rising.

What he considered the most important thing was almost ruined. The princess and prince were assassinated. One can imagine the consequences. He and the entire city of Fuai would have to bear the wrath and lose the trust of the Tang Dynasty.

This isn't a matter of one or two lives.

Li Yuanchang smiled knowingly.

So arrogant?

Isn't this just following orders but not orders?

"Alright, let's investigate while awaiting His Majesty's instructions."

"For the princess's safety and for the dignity of the Tang Dynasty, I will deal with this matter before I leave," Li Yuanchang said.

"Very well, Your Highness, I will fully cooperate!" Murong Khan cupped his hands, his words and actions showing no arrogance whatsoever.

Li Yuanchang returned the gift with great courtesy, showing no arrogance whatsoever.

Looking at this Murong Khan, he probably understood why Tuyuhun had not rebelled again like Tibet.

Of course, their own power and influence are also part of the reason.

Even at its peak, the Tuyuhun were no match for the Tang Dynasty. But the Tubo were different. They were a powerful ethnic group that rose and fell alongside the Tang Dynasty, engaging in a struggle that lasted for over a century.

The entire 100-mile journey was across a vast plain, which allowed the convoy to travel at a much faster pace.

They finally arrived in Fuai at dusk on December 20th.

Upon entering the city, Murong Khan held a grand ceremony for the Tang envoys, slaughtering cattle and sheep to express his hospitality.

A large number of tribal leaders and members of the royal family of Tuyuhun welcomed them; these were almost all the core figures of the Murong regime.

Li Yuanchang is also very direct and domineering in his dealings.

He gives face to those who give him face.

He won't give face to those who don't.

The names of all the Tuyuhun tribal leaders who did not come to welcome the envoy and princess were recorded, including that of Bato.

After the grand ceremony, the entire delegation of envoys moved into the royal palace.

The wedding was scheduled for three days later.

After settling Princess Honghua in, Li Yuanchang went straight back to his palace to rest.

The long journey of more than a month, coupled with today's various ceremonies, had left him exhausted.

Upon returning to his palace, he found a large number of gifts piled up outside.

"What's going on?" Li Yuanchang raised an eyebrow.

"Your Highness, it was sent by the princes and nobles of Fuai City," Guo Chao said.

Li Yuanchang said, "Let's go back."

"I appreciate your kind intentions, but I cannot accept the gift."

"yes!"

After giving his instructions, Li Yuanchang walked up the steps, where three beautiful women, who had been waiting for some time, knelt down in unison: "Greetings, envoy of the superior nation!"

"We are palace maids, sent by the Khan to take care of the envoy's daily life," a woman explained in broken Chinese.

Li Yuanchang's eyes lit up slightly. So high!

The average height is almost 1.75 meters; for women, such height is somewhat exaggerated.

For men who adore long legs, this is a surefire way to win.

Although her looks cannot compare to the fair skin and beauty of women from the Central Plains, her brown eyes and three-dimensional features give her a different kind of exotic charm.

He did not refuse and opened his arms.

The three women quickly stepped forward to change their clothes and take off their shoes.

Afterwards, Li Yuanchang took a hot bath. He hadn't bathed for over a month, and he had also shed a lot of blood during the fierce battle at Chiling.

It's fortunate that it's winter; if it were summer, the stench would probably make people vomit.

After taking a bath, I felt like I had lost ten pounds. I collapsed onto the gilded soft couch, and it felt so comfortable!

Before he could even drift off to sleep, the sound of clothes being undressed could be heard outside the bed.

Li Yuanchang looked over, and his eyes widened instantly.

Three Tuyuhun palace maids simultaneously undressed, their clothes slipping down to their ankles at almost the same time, revealing that they were completely naked underneath!

Her long legs are eye-catching, and the mysterious place is even more captivating!

Immediately afterwards, the three climbed onto the bed.

Li Yuanchang was stunned. So direct?

Is this the Tuyuhun people's way of treating guests?

There was one person on each side, and another person opposite him holding Li Yuanchang's legs.

"Your Excellency, the Khan has ordered that you be taken good care of."

"The nights in Fuai City are colder than in the Central Plains; we've come to warm the bed."

Li Yuanchang couldn't help but laugh; this would even be illegal in later generations.

"I can already feel it; the winters in Tuyuhun are colder than those in the Central Plains."

Upon hearing this, the two women on either side sensibly moved closer to Li Yuanchang, using their body heat to warm themselves. The soft touch caused the temperature inside the bedding to rise rapidly.

"Are you Xianbei?"

"Your Excellency, we are Tanguts."

"Dangxiang?" Li Yuanchang raised an eyebrow. He had heard of them, but this was the first time he had seen them. He wondered what their bloodline was, since the women were all so tall.

"How old are you this year?"

"Your Excellency, eighteen."

"Your Excellency, it is the seventeenth."

"Your Excellency, it is the sixteenth."

Li Yuanchang felt ashamed. So young, so tall, and so mature?

"Eighteen is good, eighteen is good."

"My lord envoy, would you like me to serve you?" A beautiful woman from the Dangxiang tribe offered, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Those who are sent to serve important figures are often rewarded.

This unwritten rule also existed among the Tang Dynasty nobility; it was a method of hospitality.

Even more so, if one is lucky enough to be chosen by a powerful figure to become a concubine or even a maid, one can achieve a meteoric rise in social class.

"Isn't this inappropriate?" Li Yuanchang had never experienced exotic customs before, much less this number of people.

"Your Excellency, it is our honor to serve you."

"We are palace maids, and we are clean and tidy, so we will not trouble Your Excellency."

As they spoke, the bolder Tangut women climbed up directly.

Li Yuanchang took a deep breath, said nothing more, and prepared to enjoy himself.

I thought to myself that this would be a reward for all the hard work I've put in over the past month.

But at that moment, shouts of battle erupted from the palace, accompanied by the roar of armor, swiftly shattering the tranquility.

Li Yuanchang's expression changed drastically, and he sat up abruptly.

"What's going on?" he shouted outside.

"Your Highness, there seems to be a mutiny in the Tuyuhun Palace!" Guo Chao shouted from outside.

Li Yuanchang was shocked. A mutiny?

Just as he was about to get up and put on his clothes, a sudden, deadly danger sent a chill down his spine.

"what!"

"Watch out!" the two Tangut women screamed.

A beautiful Tangut woman suddenly pulled a silver hairpin from behind her head, its sharp end razor-sharp, and launched an attack, viciously stabbing it towards his neck.