Carrying the news of the Barbarian King's agreement to surrender, Li Rufeng quickly hurried back to the imperial court alongside General Li to report on their mission. Inside the resplendent and majestic imperial hall, the atmosphere was solemn and grave.
Empress Ling Shuang sat regally upon the dragon throne, her gaze sweeping over Li Rufeng below the dais as she asked, "Lord Li, give me the details. Did the Barbarian King set any conditions for his surrender?"
Cupping his hands in a respectful salute, Li Rufeng replied, "Your Majesty, the Barbarian King has agreed to surrender, but he has put forward two conditions. First, he will pay tribute to our Daxia with only half of the previously negotiated rare local specialties each year. Second, he demands that this general marry the Third Princess to cement the ties between our two sides."
Chapter 116