Inside the Tiancheng Chanyu Court.
The Tianshan Chanyu of this generation held Ban Chao's hand and chatted with him without pause, like an old friend he had not seen in years. Whenever he grew excited, tears and snot streamed down his face.
In essence, life in the Xiongnu Kingdom wasn't easy either. They were squeezed from both sides, by the Western Regions and by the Xiongnu.
"Han Envoy! You've finally come..."
The Tianshan Chanyu was overcome with emotion.
Ban Chao looked bewildered. He glanced around, only to find that Verdant Green Maiden was nowhere to be seen.
At that very moment, Verdant Green Maiden was wandering around the Imperial Garden of the Chanyu Court. After passing several pavilions and rock gardens, she spotted Jingang being waited on, with Hong Luan stretched out on his back. The Wolf Brothers only had to open their mouths for meat to be served, while Hong Luan had eaten her fill of fruit.
A wolf and a bird, living in such comfort—what a life!
"The waves behind drive on the waves ahead; each year's newcomers outshine the last!"
Leaning against a White Jade Corridor Pillar, Verdant Green Maiden clicked her tongue and shook her head, sighing with regret. "I was roughing it on the road through Hexi, while you lot were having the time of your lives here."
When the Xiongnu women attending them saw Verdant Green Maiden appear, they looked astonished. Before they could react, Jingang and Hong Luan had already leapt to their feet.
Hong Luan flapped her wings and transformed into Human Form in midair, then came to stand before Verdant Green Maiden.
"Bird Sister?"
Verdant Green Maiden raised an eyebrow at Hong Luan.
Hong Luan flicked her forehead with a finger.
"Ow..."
Verdant Green Maiden covered her forehead.
Hong Luan glanced