It was now approaching noon. Although the rain was still falling, unlike the gloomy skies of the past few days, the world appeared remarkably bright and clear.
Outside Yanhu City, at the Qingluan Army encampment, some soldiers had begun organized efforts to pitch tents, even cutting bamboo and reeds to build makeshift shelters. Others stared longingly toward the city gates, hoping that the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess would order the gates opened to let them in. Still others searched frantically about, hoping only to find something to fill their stomachs.
Their journey thus far had truly been arduous. The city gates were right before their eyes, yet they were not permitted to enter to forage. Now, the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess had been inside for so long, and still there was no word for them to enter.
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