The citizens, having heard of Xie Mingxu's triumphant return, had been gathered at the south gate since early morning.
When Shen Ningning arrived, all she could see was a dense sea of heads before her.
The people were cheering with excitement as the Xie Family Army began to enter the city.
The clamor of gongs and drums filled the air.
Wanchun covered her ears and shouted to Shen Ningning, "Princess, how about I lift you up so you can see!"
The little girl, however, anxiously stood on her tiptoes to get a better look. "But I want to go to the front."
Muchun and Wanchun shielded her, shouting at the crowd, "Stop pushing! The Princess is here, stop pushing!"
Shen Ningning had actually brought a large retinue, but they had all been separated by the surging crowd!
Muchun and Wanchun stayed pressed tightly against the little girl, which was the only reason they weren't swept away themselves.
Their shouts were quickly swallowed by the roar of the enthusiastic crowd.
