And some information about the imperial harem.
"I have imprisoned Ashina He in the dungeon. I have sent someone to the Turkic court to deliver a message and ask them to come and ransom him."
"As for the price, considering we're all relatives, I didn't ask for more."
"Three hundred head of cattle and sheep, one hundred horses, and one thousand taels of gold!"
Helian Jue spoke very generously, as if it were truly a "family price".
Xie Yuan chuckled. "Empress Dowager Ashina isn't angry?"
It is estimated that, in the eyes of Empress Dowager Ashina, a true relative should properly send Ashina He back to the grasslands.
Lock him up?
Are they still demanding ransom from the royal court?
This is no joke.
Helian Jue didn't laugh, but said seriously, "Mother is indeed a little angry, and I can understand!"
"Sigh, anyone would feel ashamed to have such a troublesome relative!"
Xie Yuan: ...Helian Jue, are you going to take all the bamboo shoots off the mountain?
They actually pretended to be ignorant when they knew the truth.
Was Empress Ashina angry because of a "terrible" relative?
They're clearly angry that Helian Jue is an ungrateful wretch!
"Alas, Mother is so angry that she has fallen ill!"
"I am also somewhat annoyed with the Ashina tribe, so I intend to send another envoy to the grasslands to double the original ransom!"
Helian Jue was in an exceptionally good mood, perhaps because he had seen his wife and children.
He, who has always been willful and stubborn, even started joking.
"Pfft!"
Xie Yuan couldn't help but chuckle, "Is Empress Dowager Ashina's 'illness' cured?"
Helian Jue was slightly disappointed: "Yes! It would have been ready that very day."
Xie Yuan: ...
How could it not be good? With such a disgraceful adopted son, even faking illness wouldn't bring peace of mind.
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