Zhao Xian is a time traveler, but deep down he is still a modern person.

Zhao Xian had only ever seen people attending court in ancient times on television, and he never imagined he would experience it in person this time. He was already looking forward to it.

In order to demonstrate their diligence, officials in ancient times would arrive at the morning court session very early, before dawn.

The emperor had not yet arrived, and all the ministers were gathered outside the palace. Only after the emperor was seated firmly on the dragon throne and they were given permission could they enter the court.

Because Li Xue was a woman, even though she was a princess, she was not qualified to attend court. Although Li Xue was a little disappointed, there was nothing she could do.

Zhao Xian made thorough preparations for this court appearance, donning the marquis's robes made for him by the court, and followed Li Guang to the Golden Palace.

On the walkway outside the palace, many ministers stood waiting to attend court. They gathered in small groups, chatting and laughing.

At this moment, Li Guang, accompanied by Zhao Xian, also arrived in the crowd. Upon seeing Li Guang, the ministers all surrounded him, inquiring about his well-being. Li Guang was very polite to everyone who came to greet him.

Li Guang was the future emperor of the Northern Dynasty, and everyone wanted to get close to him. However, many people did not know Zhao Xian, but they could tell from his attire that he was a marquis.

This marquis is too young. He must have just been granted the title of Marquis of Zhengyang by the emperor. He is a remarkable person in the Great Northern Dynasty.

Everyone immediately became interested in Zhao Xian and gathered around him.

Upon seeing this, Li Guang began to introduce the man to everyone. As expected, this man was none other than Zhao Xian, a remarkable figure from the Northern Dynasty.

Just as everyone was talking with Zhao Xian, the voice of a eunuch came from the entrance of the main hall.

"The Emperor has arrived; all officials shall proceed to court."

No one dared to be negligent. They lined up and headed towards the main hall. Li Guang and Zhao Xian walked behind them. After entering the hall, they found an inconspicuous spot to stand.

Of course, there were also some low-ranking officials who were not qualified to participate in politics and could only stand outside the palace to listen to government affairs.

As dawn broke, the emperor and his ministers began to discuss state affairs. First, officials of the first rank from each ministry presented their reports on important national matters in the court.

They wrote these matters down in memorials to the emperor, raised them in court for discussion, and if they could be resolved on the spot, a decision could be made.

Matters that cannot be resolved will be temporarily set aside and discussed again after the court session.

In this way, the ministers presented their memorials in turn, discussed the issues raised, and sought solutions in court.

Zhao Xian listened attentively. The matters reported by the ministers were all of great importance to the country. It seemed that keeping the huge machine of the country running was not an easy task.

More than an hour later, the officials finished submitting their memorials, and then the emperor spoke:

"My esteemed ministers, is there anything else you wish to report?"

Seeing no response from below the hall, the emperor said, "Since there is nothing to report, then summon the envoy from the foreign kingdom to an audience."

Upon hearing this, the eunuch immediately shouted, "The envoy from Xuanfan Kingdom has come to pay his respects."

Before long, the foreign envoy arrived in the main hall, walked to the emperor's dragon desk, and knelt down.

"The envoy from the foreign kingdom, Yelü Lang, pays his respects to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Northern Dynasty, wishing His Majesty a long life."

The ministers knew that Yelü Lang was the eighth prince of the Fan Kingdom, and the fact that the new emperor of the Fan Kingdom had sent him as an envoy to the Northern Dynasty showed that he attached great importance to this mission.

Yelü Lang's kneeling before the emperor is reminiscent of He Lin, the envoy sent by the foreign kingdom a year ago. When he met the emperor in the main hall, he knelt on one knee, which was a perfunctory gesture without any sincerity.

Yelü Lang, as an envoy, came with gratitude and sincerity.

Seeing this, the emperor nodded and said, "No need for formalities, please rise."

Upon hearing this, Yelü Lang stood up and bowed to the civil and military officials in the hall.

"Yelü Lang, envoy from the foreign kingdom, how is your new ruler's health?" the emperor asked.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My elder brother Yelü Khan is in good health. I am grateful to the Great Northern Dynasty for its strong support in enabling my brother to reclaim the throne this time."

This time, General Li Guang traveled a long way to Mabushan, found his elder brother, and escorted him all the way to the outskirts of Yanjing City. He offered advice and strategies, and ultimately helped his elder brother seize the throne.

My elder brother told me that if I were to meet General Li Guang this time, I must express my gratitude in person. I wonder if General Li Guang is inside the main hall.

Upon hearing this, Li Guang emerged from the back of the main hall, approached Yelü Lang, and said:

“My name is Li Guang. My purpose in going to Mabu Mountain to find Erzaozi and help him reclaim the throne is entirely in accordance with the will of Heaven. Eighth Prince, you need not be so polite.”

When Yelü Lang saw Li Guang, he carefully examined him, then knelt down and kowtowed to Li Guang.

Yelü Lang was the eighth prince of the Fan Kingdom. His every move represented the emperor of the Fan Kingdom. Yelü Lang's grand gesture towards Li Guang surprised everyone.

“Eighth Prince, there’s no need for that. Please rise quickly.” Li Guang hurriedly helped Yelü Lang up.

Yelü Lang stood up, looked at Li Guang, and said:

"In the foreign land, in order to avoid being poisoned by my fourth brother Yelü Wu, I pretended to be crazy from the age of twelve and survived for eighteen years. My second brother Yelü Han was already over fifty years old."

Without General Li's help, my brother and I would never have a chance to rise up. Under the rule of my fourth brother, Yelü Wu, the Fan Kingdom has accumulated too much resentment among the people. Before long, the people of the Fan Kingdom will rise up in rebellion, and the Yelü family's empire will cease to exist.

Such a great kindness and virtue are naturally known to my brother and me. This time, as an envoy of the foreign country, I apologize for the disasters that the foreign country has caused to the Great Northern Dynasty over the past ten years.

"I hope that from this day forward, our two countries will remain friends forever, and that there will be no more war."

Seeing Yelü Lang's sincerity and genuine desire for peace, the emperor was very pleased, and as a result, there was no more war on the northern border of the Great Northern Dynasty.

In the vast northern region of the Great Northern Dynasty, there were large tracts of fertile land, but due to years of continuous warfare, much of the farmland here has been abandoned.

Now things are much better. The foreign kingdoms will no longer be enemies of the Great Northern Dynasty, and the north will be stable. It is conceivable that in a few years, this region will become the granary of the Great Northern Dynasty in the north.

The Great Northern Dynasty was not stingy with its sincerity towards the foreign kingdoms. In the battle with the foreign kingdoms a year ago, the Great Northern Dynasty captured a large number of prisoners.

Except for a few heinous prisoners who were executed, all the others were released and allowed to return to their country with Yelü Lang.

Next, Yelü Lang signed a treaty with the relevant departments of the Northern Dynasty, and the friendly relations between the two countries were formally established.

Seeing that he had nothing more to do in the capital, Li Guang prepared to return to Shuixian Village with Zhao Xian and Li Xue.

In order not to disturb others, the three of them quietly left the capital with their group of several dozen people.

Normally, it takes a month to travel from the capital to Narcissus Village, but traveling by fast horse is a different story.

At this time, the climate in the Central Plains was pleasant, and since there was nothing particularly important to do, they planned to travel and play as they pleased to relax.