The Liu brothers stood dumbfounded.
What prince?
In the kitchen, Shen Wei silently set down the half-kneaded dough in her hands. The five blissful days of pastoral life had finally come to a perfect end.
Shen Wei thanked Granny Liu for taking her in and left the Liu family's courtyard. Outside, rows of black-armored Tiger Guards stood in formation, their imposing presence under the bright daylight making them look like stern underworld demons.
What an awe-inspiring procession.
With no carriage prepared, Shen Wei had no choice but to ride on Prince Yan's horse. In the courtyard, Prince Yan addressed the still-stunned Liu brothers: "Come to the capital in three months to serve as city guards. I assure you, no bribery will be tolerated."
The Liu brothers remained in a daze.
Prince Yan ordered the Tiger Guards to leave silver behind, then stepped outside and mounted his horse.
