Zhang Mao, having internal injuries from playing the zither, is left with Xie Yuan and Ning Ze to take care of the wounded, reset the defenses, and deal with the aftermath of the battle.
Busy until midnight, Xie Yuan, seeing no movement from the Dawei side, pats Ning Ze on the shoulder, "Let's go. Dawei won't attack the city tonight at least, let's go and rest."
Ning Ze immediately says: "You go and rest, I'll keep watch."
Xie Yuan replies: "Humans aren't made of iron. Even the soldiers need to take turns standing guard, you also need rest. Listen to me."
Ning Ze nods, "Alright, I'll follow Your advice."
He admires Xie Yuan greatly. Who could have known that Master Xie could change the course of the day with a single song, saving the princess and the others? He also admired Zhang Mao deeply, who learned the song in such a short time and played it with Xie Yuan, even though it caused him severe internal injuries, it was worth it.
