In a side hall of Chongzheng Hall, several Xianbei envoys who had followed Chu Qian to Luoyang were waiting listlessly.

Wearing a slightly worn Han-style robe, Gu Muduo paced back and forth in the side hall, looking out towards the outside.

Looking at the setting sun outside the palace, Gu Muduo's eyes also showed a hint of anxiety.

The others, watching Gu Muduo pacing back and forth, also showed a hint of impatience on their faces.

"I wonder, are the emperor and ministers of the Han Kingdom all this busy? How can a court assembly last a whole day?"

"Who can disagree? I've heard that in the past, when envoys from other countries visited the Han Dynasty, they were always given the most honored hospitality!"

"Yes, do you think the Han Kingdom did this on purpose? They've left us here all day without even bringing us food. We're so thirsty and hungry!"

"That's right. When the Han envoys were on our side, we treated them to the best of our ability. Why is it that when it comes to us, they treat us like this? It's obvious they don't respect us!"

The Xianbei people inside the hall also looked indignant, talking amongst themselves and venting their dissatisfaction.

Hearing what everyone was saying, Gu Muduo, who had been pacing back and forth, stopped and turned to look at her companion.

"The Han Kingdom has always prided itself on being a land of propriety and etiquette. Even if their emperor wanted to make things difficult for us, their ministers would not agree!!"

Perhaps they were discussing something important, which is why they were delayed? Let's...wait a little longer!

As she finished speaking, Gu Muduo turned to look outside the hall, her expression showing a hint of distress and anxiety.

Seeing this, the other Xianbei people shook their heads helplessly, sat cross-legged to the side with a depressed look on their faces, or rubbed their hungry stomachs, or picked at the lice on their bodies.

"Speaking of which, these big men are really much better than those on our grasslands. The food provided at the inn is really delicious!"

"Yes, especially those beds and bedding, they're so soft! And the women on the street are so much better than those on the grasslands!"

"And there are countless good things on the streets. Although they are a bit expensive, I have never seen them on the grasslands. The Han people really have too many good things!"

After talking about what they had seen and heard in Luoyang, the eyes of the Xianbei people couldn't help but show a hint of envy and greed.

Just then, Jian Shuo arrived at the entrance of the side hall with several Imperial Guards.

"What a bunch of barbarians! How utterly unruly they are!"

Looking at Gumuduo in the hall, and the several Xianbei people sitting crookedly to the side, Jian Shuo felt a surge of contempt for no reason.

Upon seeing Jian Shuo standing at the entrance, Gu Muduo, who was strolling around inside the hall, couldn't help but smile. She then quickly walked over and bowed to Jian Shuo.

"Attendant, does His Majesty wish to summon us?"

"Hmm, not bad!"

Seeing Gu Muduo bowing to him with such airs, Jian Shuo couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Then Jian Shuo looked behind Gu Muduo, frowned and said:

"Go tell them to tidy up properly; what kind of behavior is this?"

Noticing the disdain and displeasure on Jian Shuo's face, Gu Muduo turned her head and looked at her companions sitting cross-legged on the ground. A hint of embarrassment also appeared on her face.

"Oh, okay, please wait a moment, attendant!"

After saying that, Gumuduo turned around and walked quickly toward her companions.

"Get up right now! Look at yourselves! You're making us adults look bad!"

As Gu Muduo walked, she kept shouting angrily.

"Get ready, and come with me to meet the Emperor of the Han Dynasty!"

"Okay!!"

Upon hearing this, several Xianbei people hurriedly began to tidy up their clothes and brush the dust off their bodies.

Feeling that it was about time and she could be seen in public, Gu Muduo turned around and came to Jian Shuo, a flattering smile on her face.

"Esteemed officer, we have finished preparing. What do you think...?"

"Okay! Come with us!"

Jian Shuo glanced indifferently at Gu Muduo and the few Xianbei people, gave a soft "hmm," and then turned and walked towards Chongzheng Hall.

Soon, Gumuduo and several Xianbei people followed Jian Shuo to the front of Chongzheng Hall.

"stop!!"

The Imperial Guards on duty in front of the palace immediately shouted and stopped Gu Muduo and the others.

"This...this attendant?"

Seeing several burly Imperial Guards suddenly block her way, Gu Muduo was startled and looked to Jian Shuo for help.

Jian Shuo, who was walking in front, turned his head to look at Gu Muduo and the others, smiled, and then said:

"Oh, it's nothing. They're just checking to see if you're carrying any 'lethal' weapons!"

"Oh, I see!!"

Gu Muduo nodded without saying anything more.

The Imperial Guards then conducted a thorough search of Gu Muduo and his men, leaving no stone unturned, including their cuffs and other places where weapons could be hidden.

Gu Muduo didn't say anything about the thorough and comprehensive search conducted by the Imperial Guards.

After all, he was familiar with the customs of the Han people. Even the heads of some large families had to be thoroughly searched before ordinary people could pay them a visit.

Moreover, it would be an audience with the most noble emperor of the Han Dynasty.

On the contrary, the other Xianbei people showed a hint of displeasure on their faces.

When your Han envoys met with the leader, they went in with knives. Why can't we do the same?

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