That day, spring was bright and beautiful, and the crabapple blossoms were in full bloom.
Li Xuancang was accompanying his family at the residence, teasing Doudou, when Yang Tiangang came to report.
"My lord, Lord Du has arrived at Sweet Spring Commandery City, and he has brought his family with him."
Li Xuancang was slightly taken aback and set Doudou down from his arms.
"Come with me to the city gate at once to receive him."
Li Xuancang was greatly surprised. He did not know why Du Tianfeng had come, but he did not dare slight him and immediately headed for the city gate.
Du Tianfeng had supported and promoted him all the way to where he was today. Li Xuancang had always kept that grace of recognition close to his heart.
The moment Li Xuancang appeared outside the city gate, he immediately drew the attention of countless citizens.
"It's Lord Li! Lord Li is here!"
Seeing Li Xuancang's heroic bearing with their own eyes, the people around him grew wildly excited, and more and more people gathered to watch.
"Lord Li seems to be waiting for someone. Who could be worthy of Lord Li personally coming to welcome them?"
Before long, everyone learned that Li Xuancang was indeed waiting for someone.
They were immensely curious to know what sort of great figure could make Li Xuancang come personally to wait.
Not long after, a rather unremarkable-looking procession slowly approached the city gate.
Du Tianfeng rode a Flame Horse, his back straight as a pine, his tiger-like eyes bright and spirited.
He wore ordinary clothes at the moment, his face full of smiles, with a small sedan chair draped in blue curtains following behind him.
"Lord Du."
Li Xuancang strode forward and cupped his hands in a deep bow. "Why