An Jingxuan's birthday was fast approaching, and today was also an auspicious day for marriage. The ceremony for the new empress was proceeding in an orderly manner. Just as everything was settled and the new empress Gu Wen finished her ceremony, a soldier hurriedly rushed into the main hall.

"Report! Victory news from the border! The Xiongnu...have surrendered!"

The soldier kowtowed and bowed, having traveled a long and arduous journey.

"What?! Please get up and explain in detail."

An Jingxuan quickly raised his hand to signal.

"Your Majesty, at Chenshi today, a new general of the Xiongnu took office. It turns out that there was an internal strife among the Xiongnu high command yesterday, but it was quickly quelled. It turns out that the Han Dynasty has changed its leadership. For some reason, this person directly appointed a new general and delivered a letter of surrender. General Gu did not dare to review it himself and ordered his subordinates to send it to the capital at full speed for Your Majesty to see."

"Bring it here."

The personal eunuch stepped down, took the surrender document presented by the soldier, carefully checked it to make sure it was free of poison, and then turned around and handed it to An Jingxuan for review.

An Jingxuan pulled out the envelope and frowned:

"Oh, great! What a wonderful gift!"

The letter bore several large characters written on it—

Your humble servant wishes Your Majesty a happy birthday.

"Today, the Xiongnu have surrendered, Anguo is celebrating the new queen, and it also coincides with my birthday. It is truly a triple celebration! Issue an order that the whole country should rejoice and taxes should be halved for the next three years."

An Jingxuan waved his hand and gave the order, and the ministers bowed repeatedly, saying, "Your Majesty is wise."

The coronation ceremony proceeded with even greater fanfare. Late at night, in the bridal chamber, An Jingxuan and Gu Wen spoke privately…

"My brother has indeed sent a very generous gift today. I should thank him in person. Let's go out of the palace incognito tomorrow and visit Jingqiu at the Medical Valley."