This young general is named Liao Yicheng, and he was recently promoted to Vice Commander of the Imperial Guard. This was a position previously vied for by Xie Wentao, the second eldest brother of Xie Qiqi. Although the Crown Prince had recommended Xie Wentao, Emperor Shengwu chose Liao Yicheng instead.
Liao Yicheng joined the military at sixteen. Now eighteen, he has risen through the ranks solely on the strength of his meritorious service at the border. His rapid promotion has led some to claim he relies on the Crown Prince's patronage, but his subordinates know that Liao Yicheng earned his position through sheer grit. The scars covering his body are proof enough of that.
At this moment, the Imperial Guard standing beside him was feeling unsettled by the sounds drifting from the pavilion. Glancing stealthily at Liao Yicheng, he saw him standing as immovable as a mountain. The guard couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong with the man—how else could he remain so indifferent to such sounds?
Chapter 242