Three days later, at the hunting grounds in the northern suburbs for the imperial hunt, Su Mingyu stood guard by Emperor Chen's side in full military attire.
As the various officials entered the tent, Murong Ke stood low-profile at the very back among the princes, yet Su Mingyu spotted him at a glance.
A thin layer of frost coated the hunting ground in the early morning hour. Su Mingyu tightened her grip on the Xiuchun Saber at her waist, her gaze sweeping past the black-silk-covered tray held behind the Canglang State diplomatic delegation.
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