At this point, it was already midnight.
After killing the enemies and exhausting himself out, Third Master Lu fainted.
Tang Jinghong sheathed his sword and helped Third Master Lu up. He then said to Third Master Lu's surviving comrades, "Let's go back to the general's mansion to tend to your injuries."
"Thank you, General Tang."
…
In the morning.
The Chu family members woke up early, freshened up, had breakfast, and joined Li Zhenzong and others. They all arrived at Xilin Garden together.
Xinlin Garden was the venue for the annual porcelain competition. Many people interested in porcelain had already gathered there, making it a lively scene with people coming and going.
Outside the main gate, stalls selling breakfast items lined the streets, and vendors were continuously shouting their food, creating a bustling atmosphere.
Chu Xuyuan took a sniff and remarked, "If only we had breakfast here, it smells so good."
