As soon as the hour of Chen arrived, almost simultaneously with the ringing of the bells and chimes, Yanyan led his retainers, subordinate officials, and guards from the back of the Hundred Flowers Hall into the main hall.
Lord Yanchun likewise led his own retainers and officials of the State of Yan into the hall from the front entrance.
There was not the slightest delay or advancement in timing; both parties stepped into the hall almost to the very toll of the chimes.
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