Chapter 283
At the gates of the capital of the Wu Kingdom, a group of officials had already lined up to welcome them.
Moreover, these officials were of considerable rank, making the reception somewhat beyond the usual protocol for Xu Ming and Wu Yanhan. However, despite the clear breach of decorum, no one said a word—even the censors, who were usually quick to criticize, remained silent.
They had no choice.
One was the only princess of the Wu Kingdom, who had just reinstated a vassal prince, led troops in battle, upheld strict military discipline, rewarded and punished justly, and even contributed to the destruction of a rebellious vassal state.
The other was the first person in Wu Kingdom’s history to be both a top scholar in civil examination and with military merits, the youngest top scholar ever, who, after a year of traveling, had slain the leader of the Hehuan Sect, defeated Chen Yun, and ranked second on the Qingyun List. Rumors even suggested he had played a significant role in the Hehuan Sect’s internal strife.
Wu Yanhan, Xu Ming, and Qin Qingwan—these three names had become synonymous with the Wu Kingdom.
As for Xu Xuenuo… she wasn’t even listed in the family genealogy anymore; she was no longer considered a citizen of the Wu Kingdom.
In the beginning, many still associated Xu Xuenuo with Wu Kingdom, but over the years, her presence had faded from the nation’s memory.
“They’re here, they’re here!”