After leaving Chang'an, Yan Xing rode hard and returned to the military camp at Luoyang in less than two days to report to Han Sui, conveying Ma Chao's attitude in full.
"Did he really say that?"
Han Sui asked in some disbelief.
He could hardly imagine that Ma Chao and his father, Ma Teng, could see the bigger picture so clearly, speaking of standing together in the Imperial Court in the future and even setting aside their hatred.
This was nothing like Ma Teng!
Yan Xing nodded and said earnestly, "General, I think Ma Chao really does seem to want peace this time. He appeared very sincere."
"He also said he had already sent word throughout the army, and preparations for the banquet and ceremony were underway."
"Once you arrive, he will acknowledge you as his adoptive father before all the officers and soldiers, letting the entire army witness the reconciliation of the Ma and Han families."
Hearing this, Han Sui could not help furrowing his brows.
They had already gone this far.
Could the Ma Family truly intend to let their old grievances melt away like ice?
Cheng Gongying stepped forward and said, "General, I believe we should still be cautious. Have Ma Chao come here instead."
"Enough."
Han Sui relaxed his brows and said with a complicated expression, "If the Ma Family truly wishes to set aside our feud, it is not something I cannot accept."
"Ma Chao is right. We will all be serving the Son of Heaven in the future. Struggles at the Imperial Court are no ordinary matter. Our Western Liang Army must stand united."
Han Sui had originally intended to eliminate Ma Chao and unite the Liang Province army under his command, but now he had changed his plans.
After all, he had begun