It was nightfall when they returned to the closest border. Only half of the troops returned safely, but not without injuries and missing limbs. Fortunately the physicians were all ready to serve when they arrived, decreasing the casualties.
Wu Jiangfeng stood outside of the tent, watching physicians running around and giving medical treatments. Wang Shenqiu had entered one of the tents and received treatments as well.
The Crown Prince of Wu might have looked like he was daydreaming, but the man wasn't. He was currently absorbing his daily elixir. His eyes might be open but they were empty as he was busy looking through the eyes of his phoenix back at the Capital City.
He had missed his daily dose while busy assisting Wang Shenqiu in getting the ingredients for the antidote. Wu Jiangfeng was smiling at the scene of Bai Shuyin fussing over a fan when Bai Lun called out to him.
"Your Royal Highness."
