The night grew deeper, but the atmosphere in Luming Town became tenser. Someone even cursed softly, "These damned bastards still aren't coming. Do they really need Laozi to personally invite them over?"
At such curses, most people remained silent, as unease lurked in the hearts of many.
Finally, amidst this tension, they heard the sound of hooves. Along with the hoofbeats, some people readied their crossbows.
If it was to be a fight to the death, got to take down one at least. But before they could loose their crossbows, the rider already shouted in a deep voice, "Open the gates, it's me, Zheng Jingren, returning."
The captain of the guards, Zheng Dali, was well acquainted with Zheng Jingren. Seeing Zheng Jingren charge over, his face exhibited a trace of astonishment, followed by ecstasy. He knew Zheng Jingren had been sent out by Zheng Gongxuan under the pretext of calling for reinforcements. Now that Zheng Jingren was back, did it mean the family had sent help?
