Wang Chong had "swept up" Qin Han and Fang Jingru and was about to go meet his brothers in the Chrysanthemum-Slaying Alliance first. They were all diehard members of the "Prince of Yan faction," and he had to secure their allegiance first. Just then, hurried footsteps sounded, and a burly man strode over. Upon seeing Wang Chong, he fell to his knees and cried, "Qin Gao, military administrator of Tongzhou, pays his respects to Your Highness the Prince of Yan."
Looking thoroughly embarrassed, Qin Han said quietly, "This is my elder cousin. He currently commands Tongzhou's troops and holds a sixth-rank military post."
With an ardent expression, Qin Gao said, "I received the military dispatch some time ago and learned that Your Highness routed the Yegeluo Clan's elite cavalry outside Pengshan County. My admiration knows no bounds. Whatever commands Your Highness may have for me henceforth, I shall obey without exception."
Wang Chong was deeply surprised. It hasn't even been half an incense stick since I revealed my identity, and he's already heard the news. His eyes and ears in Tongzhou are remarkably well informed!
This is the first genuine member of the Prince of Yan faction to come over of his own accord. I mustn't slight him.
He had no idea why Qin Gao was so enthusiastic, but since the man had approached him so eagerly, how could he fail to honor a worthy man with humility? His face immediately filled with delight. He hastily helped Qin Gao up, took a cloak off Qin Han, and personally draped it over Qin Gao's shoulders. He would have liked to take off his own clothing, but after being pursued all along the road, his clothes were filthy beyond description. He could only make do.
Far from minding, Qin Gao seemed even