After Wu Fang left, Ji Xingzhi lay in bed, laughing. She must have saved a lot of money. Once the people from the four states returned, she could go to Anxianglou. It had been ages since she'd been there, not since she'd become friends with Zi Liao. She wondered if Zi Liao would be angry, as a round of drinks was inevitable. Whether Zi Liao would be angry was unclear, but if Wu Fang knew Ji Xingzhi was going to squander the money she'd saved at Anxianglou, he'd be furious and say, "The emperor's mind is truly unpredictable." The next day, while Ji Xingzhi lay in bed, bored, eating pastries and studying medical techniques, the entire Lizhou imperial capital, from civil and military officials to ordinary citizens, had flocked out to see Hua Yihen, the Huazhou God of War. Although he was a war god from another nation, and despite rumors of pedophilia, the War God's fame and allure could not be masked by these rumors. At that very moment, at the gates of the imperial capital of Lizhou, a group of ministers, led by General Xu Ruixuan, stood eagerly waiting. Soldiers lined the roads, and civilians were held back by the soldiers. Men, women, and children, young and old, craned their necks toward the gates, awaiting Hua Yihen's arrival. Time ticked by, and by noon, no one had arrived. General Xu, who was in charge of the reception, and even the ordinary citizens who had come to watch the excitement, were growing impatient. After about a century, a black wooden carriage finally slowly arrived outside the city gates, its curtains tightly drawn, preventing any view from within. The driver was Xu Chang, dressed in a brown robe, his long hair tied high, and a long sword slung across his back. Following behind the carriage were guards, mounted on tall horses, all in uniform attire: narrow-sleeved long gowns, black leather boots, and black belts. Each of them carried a sword slung across his back. Upon seeing this, General Xu hurried forward and said, "I, along with the officials of the court, represent Lizhou to welcome Your Excellency, the Prince." General Xu's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. After all, he was a veteran of three dynasties and held a high position, and many people were trying to curry his favor, both overtly and covertly. Naturally, his tone was a bit arrogant. Across from him, Xu Chang tightened the reins, stopped his carriage, and walked alone to General Xu. He bowed and said, "Thank you for waiting, Your Excellency. However, Your Excellency has always disliked such tedious formalities and entered the city last night." The moment these words were spoken, the whole room erupted in an uproar. General Xu and his ministers had been waiting here since early morning. Some ordinary people had also waited since dawn, waiting until noon, only to be told that Hua Yihen had already entered the city the day before. It was truly infuriating. Commandant Xu's expression was not bad, but he still suppressed his anger and said in a kind and friendly manner: "In that case, then you take me to find Prince Xun first, and then follow me into the palace to meet the emperor." Xu Chang said with difficulty when he heard it: "I don't know where the prince is now, but the prince sent a message. As soon as he entered the capital of Lizhou, he was infected by the cultural atmosphere of Lizhou. Suddenly, he felt that the gift he prepared for the emperor of Lizhou was too tacky and not presentable. So he is preparing the gifts needed to meet the emperor of Lizhou. He must choose one that is one in a million, so that he can show it off. Otherwise, I will be embarrassed to meet the emperor of Lizhou." When Commandant Xu heard it, his face turned pale, and these words were obviously perfunctory!
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