"Don't just stand there. Newborn foals need lots and lots of milk. If you don't take them to nurse soon, they'll get sick."
After giving a reminder, Mu Han led the black horse that was tied to the side. That horse was Xiao Bai's father, Han Ye, the most magnificent horse king in the entire horse farm. When he stood up, he was more than two meters tall and weighed more than a thousand kilograms. Wherever he went, he was the most eye-catching and awe-inspiring presence.
Once inside the Tartar army camp, Jin Shu learned that ten years ago, this place was just a barren grassland. Mu Han's father and his relatives had settled here. Initially, it was just a small tribe of more than a hundred people, inconspicuous in the vast northern frontier.
Just five years ago, Mu Han murdered his father and seized power, becoming the king of the camp. In just five years, he expanded the camp of less than two hundred people into a small country with a permanent population of more than ten thousand, growing from an unknown tribe into a powerful horse-breeding nation with a reputation that has spread far and wide in the Central Plains.
Everyone in the world knows that the best horses in the world are in the Tartar camp, and the finest cavalry in the world are also here.
"Tartars" was a derogatory term used by the people of the Central Plains to mock them as a rabble of nomads on the grasslands. After Mu Han established his state, he changed the name of the state to Mongol. Under his leadership, the territory, which was originally only a few thousand square kilometers, has now expanded to nearly ten thousand square kilometers.
This area is indeed nothing compared to the vast territory of the Central Plains, but in the northern border region it is already considered a superpower.
Mu Han was ambitious and took advantage of the winter when all the tribes were resting and recuperating to annex more than a dozen tribal camps.
The Great Zhou's camp in the northern frontier was also his target, but Mu Han changed his mind because of Jin Shu's presence.
He was willing to spare their lives for Jin Shu's sake.
But it was clear that Jin Shu did not appreciate this affection. Compared to becoming a princess, who was second only to the emperor, she was more interested in the horses in the stable.
Now everyone in the camp knows that their king, Mu Han, brought back a woman from the Central Plains after going to war. This woman goes in and out of the stables every day. She has a clean and beautiful face, but she is indifferent to everyone.
The stablekeeper said she was like a white flower growing on a cliff, aloof and cold, with an air of unapproachability.
Jin Shu didn't care about these people's opinions of her, or the labels that were inexplicably put on her. She lived a very regular life, herding horses during the day and sleeping at night. Before going to bed, she would stay in the stable with a group of ponies for a while.
At first, Mu Han's generals were worried that it would be unsafe to let a Central Plains person frequently enter and leave the stable. It wasn't that they were worried about anything else, but mainly that they were afraid she was a spy sent by the Central Plains and would harm their most precious warhorse.
However, after observing her secretly several times, they discovered that Jin Shu treated the horses more kindly than she treated people. She never smiled at the living Mu Han, but she would chat and laugh with the horses when no one was around. Gradually, these people felt at ease.
At least they were certain that Jin Shu wouldn't harm the horse, and that was enough.
The rest can be left to their king to handle.
As the heavy snow stopped, the northern frontier finally showed signs of warming up. On this day, Jin Shu returned with her horse and handed Mu Han a letter.
The man's eyes lit up with joy, thinking it was a gift for him, but then he heard Jin Shu casually say something.
"Could you please deliver this letter back to our camp and let my parents know I'm safe?"
The man, who was usually inscrutable, silently suppressed the smile in his eyes, held the letter, and nodded.
"good."
"If you don't trust the contents of the letter, just open it and read it."
"No need, I trust you."
When Mu Han's confidants learned that Jin Shu was going to send a letter to the camp, they all advised Mu Han to open the letter and check it just in case. The people around him talked until their mouths were dry, but the man sitting on the throne only managed to utter one sentence in the end.
"According to the customs of the Central Plains, what gifts should a son-in-law prepare for his parents on his first visit?"
Just a moment ago, Jin Shu's confidants were vehemently criticizing her arrogance and recklessness: ? ? ?
"Your Majesty, what are you saying?"
Mu Han's face was serious, but his strong features softened considerably as he thought of Jin Shu.
"You are all well-traveled and knowledgeable, and have also traveled to the Central Plains. So, if I were to pay you a visit, what should I be mindful of? Should I bring anything with me?"
“Your Majesty, that woman from the Central Plains is no ordinary person. We have investigated her and found that she was once a trusted confidante of the Great Zhou royal family and has a close relationship with the Wang family. For the sake of safety, you should remain vigilant towards her.”
"How about sending some cattle and sheep? I've heard that people in the Central Plains like agate and jade, and we have plenty of those here. Why don't we pick some big and nice ones to send over?"
"Your Majesty... were you listening to what we just said? We must be wary of that woman!"
Mu Han suddenly frowned, stood up straight, and finally made a decision.
"Forget it, just take them all. It can't hurt to do anything wrong."
"..."
The confidants thought: "It's over. They've completely misled us into believing we have a tyrannical ruler
On the day the letter was delivered, Mu Han went in person. Jin Shu led two newborn foals over and saw Mu Han riding Han Ye, wearing gray-black armor. He looked even more robust and imposing than when they first met.
Although it looks a bit exaggerated, Mu Han usually looks strong but not clumsy or exaggerated. On the contrary, his body proportions are quite pleasing to the eye. But as soon as he leaves the camp, he will arm himself in a fierce and rude manner, which makes people feel cold.
Although he was only there to deliver a message, Mu Han had several carriages behind him, their compartments filled with goods.
Jin Shu led her horse over.
Please let me and my family know that I am safe.
"Hmm, is there anything else you need me to bring you?"
Fearing she wouldn't be used to the lifestyle, Mu Han would send people to prepare Central Plains food for her every day, and she would also choose simple clothes, just to make sure she was comfortable and warm.
"No need, thank you."
"You don't need to thank me. I did this willingly for you, and it makes me happy. So you don't need to be so formal with me."
After saying that, Mu Han spurred his horse and led the caravan off in a grand procession.
He had just left when Jin Shu was about to lead her horse back when she turned around and saw three local girls standing aggressively in front of her.
The girl in the lead had the typical appearance of someone from a high-altitude grassland, and she glared at Jin Shu with hatred in her eyes.
"Women of the Central Plains, we've put up with you for far too long."
"I'm Mu Han's future queen, no matter how much you try to seduce him, it won't work!"
"Let me tell you, you'd better get out of here right now, or don't blame me for being rude!"
Mu Han left, repeatedly confirming with Jin Shu before she left that she would not take the opportunity to leave.
But there were far too many people in the entire camp who were hoping she would leave.
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