"Pfft!"

Seeing Dong Zhuo's ridiculous appearance, someone burst out laughing.

"Haha~! Zhong... Zhong Ying, what's wrong? Haha~!"

Everyone finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Haha~, no... I can't take it anymore, my stomach hurts!"

Li Jue was bent over, clutching his stomach with both hands, laughing so hard his shoulders were shaking. Two tears were visible in the corners of his eyes, showing how hard he was laughing.

Seeing this, Dong Zhuo was filled with hatred and stepped forward, intending to teach everyone a lesson, when he heard a faint tearing sound, as if his court robes had been torn somewhere.

"You bunch of bastards, just you wait...!"

Fearing that his movements might damage his court robes, Dong Zhuo had no choice but to suppress his anger and make a threat, but he dared not lay a hand on it. His face was flushed with rage.

Seeing that Dong Zhuo seemed genuinely angry, everyone quickly stopped laughing.

Then Dong Zhuo and his entourage followed the palace eunuchs toward the imperial palace.

Upon arriving at the Deyang Palace, unlike Li Jue and the others, Dong Zhuo was both excited and apprehensive, fearing that the emperor would laugh at him for looking like this.

"By imperial decree, the generals of Liangzhou are summoned to an audience!"

At the eunuch's shout, Dong Zhuo and the others quickly composed themselves and walked into the hall with their heads down.

Sitting behind his desk, Liu Hong watched Dong Zhuo approach like a Michelin-starred man and pursed his lips, barely managing to suppress a laugh.

Upon arriving before the emperor, Dong Zhuo and his entourage hurriedly bowed and paid their respects according to the etiquette taught by the master of rites.

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"

A youthful yet authoritative voice rang in everyone's ears: "No need for formalities!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"

After exchanging greetings, Liu Hong turned his gaze to the eunuch standing to the side.

"Inform the Inner Court to prepare a few looser-fitting garments for Minister Dong!"

"promise!"

The eunuch accepted the order and left.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your divine grace!"

Dong Zhuo, also deeply moved, bowed to Liu Hong in gratitude.

"No need for formalities, but... Zhongying needs to lose weight, being too fat isn't good!"