The convoy slowed down slowly a short distance away, its scale and pomp far exceeding that of the escort of Helian Chaolu.

The first rider was none other than Li E, the Commandant of the Xuanwu Army.

His body was as solid as an iron tower. Although he was only a little over five feet tall, his bulging muscles seemed to contain immense power.

Even after reaching the city gate, he remained completely alert, his senses locked on the carriages behind him.

"Put away your guns! Sheath your swords!" Li E ordered in a deep voice.

"Yes!" The soldiers under his command responded in unison, their voices echoing across the fields, their imposing presence commanding respect.

The carriage came to a complete stop twenty paces away.

Li E dismounted, and Meng Jian went to greet him.

The two men clasped their hands in a clean and crisp military salute.

"Li E, Commandant of the Xuanwu Army!"

"Meng Jian, Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guards!"

Li E reached into his robes and took out a bronze fish-shaped tally and a wax-sealed silk document from his personal armor, which he then solemnly handed over.

Meng Jian took it and carefully examined the fish-shaped pattern and the sealing wax of the seal with the official beside him. After confirming that there were no errors, he nodded and returned it.

"Commander Li must have had a long and arduous journey."

"It's my duty, my responsibility."

At this moment, the curtain of the most luxurious carriage in the center was gently lifted by a maid.

Princess Xiao Yunshuo of the Shuofeng Dynasty descended gracefully.

In stark contrast to the simple elegance he displayed during their brief meeting that day, Xiao Yunshuo was dressed in magnificent attire today.

He wore a deep indigo brocade robe embroidered with gold and silver threads to depict a swirling wolf totem, which reflected a cold luster in the early autumn sunlight.

The collar, cuffs, and hem of the robe were all trimmed with thick, fluffy, snow-white wolf fur, and a wide belt inlaid with various gemstones was tied around the waist.

Her black hair was styled into an intricate braid, interspersed with colorful silk ribbons and tiny gold bells.

A red-gold eagle hairpin with outstretched wings, its eyes inlaid with rubies, is inserted diagonally in the center of her hair bun.

Although her face was lightly powdered and her lips were painted red, she still carried a sense of aloofness and coldness unique to the North.

Her temperament is as elegant as an autumn chrysanthemum in the frost, possessing a natural and unyielding spirit.

Qin Zhaoyue, who had been leaning against Sui Mo, straightened up slightly, glanced at Xiao Yunshuo, and then withdrew her gaze with little interest.

Yes, it is quite beautiful, with an intellectual beauty as delicate as an autumn chrysanthemum, and a resilient spirit within it.

However, since it met expectations, there's nothing surprising about it.

How can one lack integrity?

Da Gan and Shuo Feng are considered enemy states, yet they dare to brazenly venture deep into the heart of the capital. In any case, Qin Zhaoyue would never be able to do this kind of work.

However, Qin Zhaoyue's originally lazy and nonchalant eyes suddenly lit up.

Then, the curtain of another unassuming carriage in the rear moved slightly, and a man stepped down with a bow.

The moment it appeared, it was as if a dazzling light cleaved through the surrounding solemnity.

What an exceptionally handsome and unparalleled gentleman!

[ps] Since there's absolutely no more data, it should be the end of the story.

But because the plot is so expansive, it's impossible to end it, and I'm really reluctant to see it end.

I can only start one more book to see if it can support me before considering updating this one.

Hopefully it will work. I won't be able to update twice a day, but one update a day should be fine.

But we'll have to wait a few more days until we've finished writing 100,000 words.