At that moment, Kublai Khan was being led into the main hall by the maid Tuoya. Out of courtesy, he had not brought his troops inside, only a few expert subordinates.
"Eh, where is Sister-in-law?" Seeing no one around, Kublai Khan could not help feeling somewhat disappointed.
Tuoya curtsied. "Please wait here, Fourth Prince. Our Princess Consort will be out shortly." As she spoke, she instructed the servants to serve tea.
Kublai Khan was considered the most Sinicized among the Mongol Empire's nobility, and he usually enjoyed tea the most. After rushing about for half the night, he truly was thirsty. Seeing this, he had no suspicions and drank several large cups in succession.
A flicker of delight flashed through Tuoya's eyes. "I'll go invite the Princess Consort," she said before slowly withdrawing.
Sitting in the main hall, Kublai Khan wondered why Yalun had broken precedent and taken the initiative to invite him over. Thinking of the change in her attitude, he could not help feeling pleased.
Eh, why do I feel a little hot? And the more tea I drink, the thirstier I get.
After a while, Tuoya came out. "Fourth Prince, our Princess Consort requests your presence."
Kublai Khan was stunned at first, then overjoyed. Yalun was not meeting him in the main hall but inviting him into the inner chambers. She would only do that if she thought highly of him. Could it be that today's events had struck her too hard, and she desperately needed someone to comfort her?
"Please lead the way." In his happiness, his tone became a little more courteous.
Tuoya smiled faintly. "This way, Fourth Prince."
Kublai Khan hesitated for a moment, but did not have his men follow him. Instead, he ordered them to guard the perimeter. After all, too many