The Qingluan Army waiting outside the city had already braced themselves to spend the night in the wild, but upon hearing that someone inside recognized the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess, they realized they might not have to sleep under the stars after all.
After two days of living in subhuman conditions, they felt that having a dry patch of ground, a campfire, and a hot meal to fill their bellies would be like living in paradise.
Shi Chengen feigned a look of hesitation before finally agreeing, "Very well. I shall go and seek instructions from the distinguished guest. You wait outside the city; I shall return shortly!"
Chapter 154