Modu Chanyu sent Empress Lü an insulting marriage proposal, and the Han court wanted revenge.
Instead, she chose diplomacy.
For someone remembered as ruthless, her response to the Xiongnu was surprisingly restrained.

Modu Chanyu sent Empress Lü an insulting marriage proposal, and the Han court wanted revenge.
Instead, she chose diplomacy.
For someone remembered as ruthless, her response to the Xiongnu was surprisingly restrained.