Chapter 1310

Nanjing City. The news that Zhu Cijiong had arrived with his troops at the northern bank of the Yangtze River had already spread throughout the city. The common people were panic-stricken. Some packed their luggage, preparing to flee. Others sought out remote hiding places to conceal the silver they had not yet exchanged for Great Ming round currency. Still others began drawing up lists of crimes committed by Nanjing officials, intending to use Zhu Cijiong's hand to exact revenge. In a residence near the Nanjing Imperial City, Ni Yuanlu's demeanor stood in sharp contrast to the panic outside. He was slowly sipping tea. At that moment, he cared neither about the safety of Nanjing nor about the future situation; his only concern was whether the tea was too hot for his mouth.