"Before that, though, I need you to return to Huizhou City first and deliver a message for me."
"Tell the two of them that I am safe and sound in the army. Once the war is settled, I will go see them at once. Make sure they are well taken care of," Zhu Ying said.
At those words!
Xiao Han immediately bowed. "This subordinate accepts the order."
"I'll leave it to you." Zhu Ying smiled faintly.
Just as Xiao Han was preparing to withdraw.
"Report!"
"General!"
"A contingent of Imperial Guards has arrived from Yingtian."
"They seem to be delivering a decree from the court."
Another personal guard hurried into the general's residence, saying excitedly.
"Have they passed by the Great General's quarters?" Zhu Ying asked.
"Reporting to the General."
"The Great General has come as well."
"He is outside the general's residence now."
The personal guard immediately replied.
"Let's go."
Hearing that Feng Sheng had also arrived, Zhu Ying did not dare hesitate. He immediately strode toward the hall's entrance.
The other generals followed in quick succession.
Xiao Han, visibly restrained at the side, hurried after them as well.
Outside the general's residence.
Protected by a group of personal guards, Feng Sheng stood at the forefront.
Beside him stood over a hundred black-armored Imperial Guards wearing red capes.
Their attire alone made the difference in rank clear.
The Grand Ming Empire's Imperial Guards—the most elite army of the Grand Ming Empire.
"This subordinate greets the Great General."
Zhu Ying immediately bowed to Feng Sheng.
"Greetings, Great General."
The many generals and soldiers behind Zhu Ying bowed as well.
At the sight of Zhu Ying, Feng Sheng's eyes held a trace of satisfaction.
As a veteran founding general of the Grand Ming Empire, he was deeply approving to see new,