heirofthesima Entered the Audience Chamber
This was most definitely a surprise, even having arranged this meeting long beforehand. Ā Few had expected their new guest to accept the invitation. Ā Welcome or not, Hao hadn't fully decided, but it pleased him, to see the young northern emperor enteringĀ hisĀ palace, surrounded byĀ hisĀ men and atĀ hisĀ mercy. Ā It would certainly be easy and fulfilling to end things here and now, but he had already been advised against such actions, as well as being aware of the fact that killing Sima Yan would only make things worse for Wu. Ā Their northern front was struggling too much to agitate the mess there further.
Well. Ā As wonderful as it was to look down on the one before him, Yuanzong stood from the throne and slowly descended to the floor where the other emperor stood, golden eyes locking on crimson. Ā Hands tucked themselves into their elaborately-embroidered sleeves, the Emperor of Wu stopping to stand a few paces from his guest and bowing in a show of respect, tassels from his headdress clicking together lightly. Ā Upon rising, a genial smile played across his face, though his eyes showed displayed a look much less friendly in nature.
"We are honoured to have you here, Emperor Wu, and hope that your journey through the Southlands treated you graciously."