Using physical persuasion to convince Zhu Bangbai to retreat left no further obstacles ahead, allowing Lu Bei and Zhu Qilan to proceed without hindrance.
This surprised Lu Bei somewhat. After receiving the invitation, Zhu Qilan had not acted immediately, instead waiting three to five days before setting out.
Considering that Zhu Qilan was the Eldest Princess—and while she held a high-ranking official position, her interests ran completely counter to those of the Huangji Sect—receiving the invitation on time meant she was politically misaligned, which already accounted for a delay of three to five days.
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