The eastern gate of Ying Capital City was wide open at this moment.
The guards of the Royal Mansion took the lead in clearing the way. Following them, young Prince Cheng, Situ Yu, standing on the chariot originally used by Situ Lei, exited the city gate.
The guards were meticulously protecting their young prince; in fact, they were also preserving what little remained of their nation's—and their own—pride.
Following the orders of Lord Jingnan, the remaining troops of Cheng State had all been incorporated into the Yan Army. This matter had not been discussed with Prince Cheng's Mansion from the very beginning.
There was no notification, no hint, no groundwork laid; their army's allegiance had simply changed.
Prince Cheng's Mansion dared not utter a sound, nor did they dare object. The original civil officials of Cheng State also chose to acquiesce.
