Alliance party

Zhuang Kang returned to the capital and rested for a day. The next day, he and his son went to ask to see His Majesty to present a report and return the insignia that he had received before leaving on his mission.

 The emperor was very happy that his younger brother had returned. He had known this little brother's good news for several months. But ten months had passed before they met face to face to express their congratulations. Shuang Zhizhi brought the white tiger skin that he asked Grandfather to visit and gave to Grandfather with a smile.

 The emperor laughed with delight at his grandson's knowledge. He had the eunuch reward his grandson with dozens of gold bars. It made Shuang Zhizhi quite happy that he had some money saved up.

 The three of them stayed and talked until they had to sit and eat lunch together. Until before dinner time Zhuang Kang then asked to leave immediately. He also had to prepare to attend the banquet where this elder would announce his alliance with the Xiongnu clan in the next seven days. As for clothing, he already had the clan's ceremonial outfit attached to him. Including the clothes of his wife and son, which he gave to the palace officials who had returned to serve him, prepared quite a bit before returning to the He Province.

 The emperor understood that this younger brother had a lot of things to do. So he let the father and son go back first. He himself thought of going to talk about work. Raised with the Hong Kong House as well. These matters were best left to her to handle. He was just joining in on the fun. He wanted everyone attending the banquet to be surprised that the general of this region was actually the Duke of a certain tribe. He wanted to see what the remaining old nobles' faces looked like. Even though his brother hasn't been home for almost a year. These people still didn't dare cause any trouble. He had to thank the nobleman recommended by his nephew. They had complete control over the old nobles who often caused trouble. The emperor didn't know what tactics they were using. Therefore, these people can be made to live under rules like this.

 That night, after the emperor came to tell the emperor about the banquet, he left in the morning in a good mood. The emperor complained softly to her husband who always took advantage of her. Even though she still had to prepare a banquet for him in a few days. But because she understands her husband well The emperor ordered his confidants to go make preparations for her first. She even had them draft a program for her to see during the banquet. Including various matters of food must go through her eyes first. Otherwise, if the food is not to the liking of people from other regions, it may cause the agreement that her husband wants to go wrong. This was because the emperor had not yet told his wife that his younger brother was the one for whom he was throwing a banquet this time. He wanted his wife to be surprised, so he didn't tell her yet. Even though the Hong Kong people scolded him later. But the emperor was happy to bully his wife.

 As for Zhuang Kang and his son, who had returned to the palace, they sat down to eat together with Shuang Zihua as before. which since returning to the capital this time Zhuang Kang refused to separate the bedroom from his wife anymore. It was because of the inspection trip for His Majesty that they went as husband and wife, so they had always shared a room in the inn together. Although Shuang Zihua was still a bit shy at first. But having been with my husband for four months like this Shuang Zihua then opened his heart and allowed him to do what he wanted.

 Zhuang Kang loved and cherished his wife even more than before. This made a son like Shuang Zhizhi annoyed his own father quite a bit. Well, his father was acting like he was trying to please his mother like this. Knowing that Mother was embarrassed, the servant still didn't care. Shuang Zhizhi could only laugh at his father acting like a young man crazy about love even though he was such a big son.

 After the meal, everyone went their separate ways and went back to their houses to rest. They were still quite exhausted from traveling for four months. Therefore, we still want to rest for a few more days to let the body adjust first.

 Zhuang Kang and his son continued to receive news from the clan from time to time as always. Now it's very close to winter. There was a shortage of thick blankets and various mattresses in the tribe, not least because Prince Kuang had ruled the people in the tribe. He had never once found these things for the tribe. causing some families to freeze to death If only Grand Uncle and the Ye Clan were to help, they would not be able to help everyone. Zhuang Kang then discussed the matter with his wife. Until she offered to buy these sewing materials and send them back to the tribe. so that they can do it themselves She also had Zhuang Kang find an embroidery teacher along with the materials this time. In the future, if they want to make it a career, they can do that as well. But this time, Shuang Zihua would donate five hundred materials to him first. Zhuang Kang gave his little wife a grateful hug. He also told her that she could take money from the butler to buy more as well. But Shuang Zihua thought that the family in the clan probably didn't have that many poor people. Just five hundred sets should be enough to distribute to the poor. Zhuang Kang therefore did not disobey his wife's opinion. He agreed to let her take care of these matters from now on. So that she could help him take care of the clan in the future as well.

 Alliance banquet invitations were distributed two days later. Nobles and their families were able to attend. This makes the clothing shops in Mueang Luang very bustling during this period. They all wanted to know where this provincial alliance came from. Because the emperor concealed the news quietly. Therefore, they did not know when those people had arrived in the capital. Why hasn't there been any news at all?

 When the day of the party arrived All nobles from the fourth rank and above were invited along with their families. They all got to work early, as according to tradition they had to wait to greet His Majesty and the Emperor who would be arriving with him. Concubine and Prince and Princess first If anyone arrives late, people at the event will be criticized for not knowing proper manners.

 Today, the Huyin and her daughters who attended the event all dressed up to show off their appearances. It had been a long time since His Majesty had held a noble banquet like this since he had wiped out many of the old nobles earlier. They wanted to be the highlight in case they were lucky enough to find a partner at this party. Or maybe some prince or princess caught the eye of some prince or princess.

 The nobles who were close to each other gathered together to discuss the matter of His Majesty's alliance today. They inquired back and forth but still didn't know where the alliance came from. Until the eunuch's voice said that His Majesty and the Empress had arrived. So they sat together at the family table. This time, Hong Kong did not allow men and women to be separated. Because she had seen many times that bad plans were put into place until things often happened. So she resolved the issue and had the family sit together instead.