Royal Progress (2)

Therefore, even Emperor Wu, the ruler of the continent, had to be on friendly terms with the tribe.

The winter hunt was when Emperor Wu paid a friendly visit to the chief of the tribe, and more went on behind the scenes than any ordinary person could comprehend.

That was why Emperor Wu would have a large entourage every single time.

At Dingwu Gate.

Emperor Wu brought more than 20 officials with him this time, all of whom were his closest confidants.

And they all came with their own families as well, who had carriage after carriage of luggage. Right now, the square outside Dingwu Gate was packed.

Luckily, the families all had their allotted spots, so it wasn't very messy.

There was a hubbub of voices as soon as Emperor Wu showed up.

"Your Majesty —"

Emperor Wu's steward smiled wryly and spoke in a low voice when the emperor was about to give the order to set out.

"His Royal Highness isn't here yet…"

"What?!"