Zhu Zhanjun's attention was completely focused on Yulin Guard Commander Zhang Ke.
"Your Highness, are you truly certain you want to inspect the capital's defenses tonight?"
Outside Tingfeng Pavilion, Yulin Guard Commander Zhang Ke, who had just arrived on orders, wore an expression of difficulty and confusion.
"It was already deep into the night, and the wind and snow were heavy. The soldiers have all retired for the night. Why not wait until dawn? This General can accompany Your Highness on patrol then?"
He behaved with proper respect and decorum; no one could find the slightest fault with him.
"General Zhang, are you questioning this prince's decision?"
Zhu Zhanjun walked out of Tingfeng Pavilion, followed by two Great Snow Dragon Rider Guards.
His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.
"This General wouldn't dare!"
Zhang Ke's heart tightened, and he hurriedly bowed in salute.
He discovered that His Highness Prince Zheng before him differed somewhat from the image of the mild and modest prince in the rumors.
Behind those tranquil eyes lurked a pressure that even he found chilling.
"Good that you wouldn't dare."
Zhu Zhanjun swung himself onto his horse.
The Wuzhui Taxue Foal snorted, somewhat impatiently.
"Since His Majesty has ordered you to follow my commands, then my words are His Majesty's words."
Zhu Zhanjun's gaze swept over the thousand Yulin Guard Soldiers behind Zhang Ke.
"Tonight, I want to see for myself just how many demons and monsters are still hiding beneath the Son of Heaven's feet."
"Pass down the order. The entire army will depart with me!"
"Yes!"
Zhang Ke did not dare say another word and could only grit his teeth and give the order.
A thousand Yulin Guard Soldiers, together with Zhu Zhanjun's two guards, departed Zhuque Avenue in a mighty