Chapter 279: The Queen Dowager waits for the harvest
The Queen Dowager watched from her tower as the large group of Xiongnu gathered in the main courtyard, while her grandson the King, and his Consort bid them safe travels back to the grasslands they called home.
In all her years, she never expected to see such a colourful group gathered in the royal palace of Haolin. Zui was never a hospitable country, never too kind to foreigners. In all her planning she hadn't foreseen this particular development, although she welcomed it.
The young Xin prince who had brought about this fortuitous meeting stood facing his brother, no doubt saying his goodbyes. And they would be long ones. She doubted the two fox brothers had ever gone so long without seeing each other as they were about to.
Her sight failed her most days, but it seemed to her that the younger fox was radiating happiness. Perhaps it was related to the strapping Xiongnu man standing next to him, perhaps only the result of setting out into the world on his own.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
ThirtyTyrants
ThirtyTyrants This probably comes a no surprise to many of you. I thought about a detailed reveal, where Chu Yun and Xiao Zai find out all the intricate plan, but in the end, I thought that didn't work with the rhythm of the story. I'm happier with a chapter from the Queen Dowager's perspective, as she watches from a distance as everything she worked for comes true, and she can disappear into the shadows and live out the rest of her life in peace.
Also, I love old people uwu
Next chapter is the last, and then I'll post extras sporadically.
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