When the personal soldiers finally dragged an Imperial Physician over, Liu Yuan was already dead, though his body still held some residual warmth.
Zhao Hanzhang reached out to feel his breath and silently rose, looking up at the Han Kingdom ministers and generals who had lowered their heads in tears.
She pressed her lips together, still saying: "Inform everyone inside and outside the palace, Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yuan is deceased. All who serve under Xiongnu, whether Han people or barbarians, surrender your weapons without killing. Order the three armies sternly: do not infringe upon the lives of commoners, regardless of whether they are Han people or barbarians, civilians or slaves!"
The soldiers responded in unison, "Yes!"
Zhao Hanzhang said, "Ring the bell."
She glanced at Xuan Yuxiu, who was crying on the ground, noting his official attire, and asked, "What is your name, and what position did you hold?"
