Cheng Yuanzhi, who had just mocked Gu Wenchang for shedding tears, looked at Bai Qingyan, who appeared much thinner as she approached them. His nose tingled with emotion he couldn't suppress, and he choked out loudly to Bai Qingyan, clasping his fists, "Young General Bai, Cheng Yuanzhi of the Bai family army has been ordered to return to the capital, to witness the enthronement ceremony, and to join Young General Bai in realizing the great aspirations of the Bai ancestors and the Bai army, to fight for the unification of the realm with Young General Bai... to fight without dying! Never shedding our armor!"
Cheng Yuanzhi's turbulent emotions, repressed for a long while, burst forth upon seeing Bai Qingyan. His rough, deep voice echoed above the Imperial Palace as he stood fixedly staring at Bai Qingyan, his dark features tightened and tears falling silently.
