The soldiers guarding the city gates were several times more numerous than in the past, and the scrutiny was far more rigorous than ever before. As a result, the citizens waiting to enter the city formed a line stretching for nearly two or three miles. All of this was because, not long ago, the Southern Suppression Prince had led an elite force in a surprise raid against the Nanman Kingdom, annihilating tens of thousands of enemy troops and securing a great victory.
Compared to the grim atmosphere at the city gates, the mood inside Tianmen Pass was one of jubilation. In the Southern Suppression Prince’s official residence, located in the center of the city, the Prince sat squarely in his study, holding a secret letter. His eyes scanned the contents in a flash, and his expression shifted constantly—at times shocked, at times bewildered, and at others, unable to believe what he was reading.
Finally, after finishing the letter, he let out a long sigh. "I never expected this. Truly, I never did. So much has happened during my time away from Nanjiang City. Ning Wuque? He is a truly interesting little fellow. I am becoming quite impatient to meet him..."
Chapter 101