Meanwhile, outside the mountains…
A team of nearly 2,000 people escorted the Prince of Wu and the captives out of the mountains.
At the front of the team, Dongfang Liren didn't let anyone carry her in order to show the founding emperor's demeanor of leading troops. She led the soldiers over the mountains and returned to Riverside Town.
The Ze Province army had been busy in the deep mountains and ancient forests for nearly two days. Many soldiers were exhausted. When they arrived outside the town, they set up camp on the spot and rested.
Because of their great achievement, Dongfang Liren specially sent the imperial guards to gather good wine and meat in the town as a reward. After giving the instructions, she returned to the inn in the center of the town and looked at the gradually darkening sky. "It's only about fifty kilometers to Baywater Town. Ye Jingtang set off at noon and should be back now… Isn't Ye Jingtang in town?"
