Song Qingshu and Wanyan Chongjie hurried outside to investigate, only to find that Galdan's group had come knocking. They were covered in blood, their armor in disarray, clearly having just gone through a fierce battle.
Galdan learned that this was the residence of the Jin-Song delegations. Though he found it strange that these two bitter enemies had ended up together, he still sent someone to ask both countries for help.
The Yellow-robed Woman and Xue Baochai were still angry, and seeing the state of Galdan's group, they feared that taking them in would bring trouble upon themselves. Thus, they ignored them.
Wanyan Chongjie, on the other hand, did not hesitate in the slightest. She had them welcomed inside, provided hot water and food, and ordered the accompanying physician to treat and bandage the wounded soldiers.
Galdan was deeply grateful. In a solemn voice, he said, "The Dzungar Khanate will remember the friendship of the Jin Dynasty and the Little Prince for generations to come!" Wanyan Chongjie had already returned to her usual attire, and Galdan, still shaken from his ordeal, failed to notice that she was a woman disguised as a man.
The Young City Lord beside him also bowed. "Wushuang City will likewise remember the Little Prince's kindness today. Should the Little Prince ever visit the Western Regions, we will certainly receive you as an honored guest."
From their earlier conversation, they had learned that Wushuang City's Young City Lord was named Dugu Ming. Song Qingshu secretly found it strange. He had already noticed traces of Dugu Qiubai in the man's swordsmanship. Could Dugu Qiubai truly be connected to Wushuang City?
"Great Khan and Young City Lord, you flatter me," Wanyan Chongjie said with a polite smile. Rather than mention anything else, she said, "I have already had rooms