Huaiyan nodded slightly, checked the time, and said apologetically:
"All right, it's getting late."
"I need to take Yunli back to the inn first, then get her some proper attire for the Martial Arts Ceremony."
"Safe travels, Elder Yan," Jing Yuan said with a smile.
Only after watching Huaiyan lead Yunli out of Shence Mansion did Jing Yuan finally let out a sigh of relief.
He slowly turned back to the Express Crew and said:
"I must apologize first."
"When I invited you all to return and witness the ceremony, I did intend to present you as witnesses to the two generals. But I failed to tell you frankly. That was my mistake."
"Besides Elder Yan, in the coming weeks, I will also arrange for you to meet General Fei Xiao and answer her questions, so as to clear up her doubts."
"I hope you'll be prepared when the time comes."
March 7th gave a hearty laugh.
"General, you're way too polite. It's just a few questions."
"No need to worry," Dan Heng said seriously.
"No matter what, I will remain as a witness for the Express and submit to questioning."
Jing Yuan nodded slightly, deeply gratified.
"Thank you."
At that moment, Yan Qing also looked up at Jing Yuan and hesitantly spoke.
"General. There isn't much Yan Qing can do to share your burdens, but Yan Qing..."
"Hmm?" Jing Yuan looked at him.
"Yan Qing will definitely defend the Martial Arts Ceremony arena for the Luofu!" Yan Qing's expression was incomparably solemn.
Jing Yuan smiled with satisfaction.
"I know."
In Golden Automaton Alley.
The night was brightly lit, and the streets were still packed with people.
"Dan Heng, that guy... Yan Qing already took him away from the military camp, so why did he still go back there