All civil and military officials knelt and performed the ritual greetings to welcome Xiao Jinxing back victorious from battle, their presence magnificent.
Xiao Jinxing said only, "Please rise."
Then, he seemed to glance at Gu Xingchuan, who was kneeling on the ground.
He walked into the Imperial Palace.
Having exchanged pleasantries with all the civil and military officials.
Xiao Jinxing returned to his sleeping quarters.
Xiao Hezhen, Wu Xufan, Gu Xingchuan, Song Yanqing, and others, naturally including the young attendant, all followed him closely.
Xie Ruotong accompanied the procession at the court and then left the Imperial Palace.
In the grand hall.
"Big brother, you're finally back," Xiao Hezhen couldn't help but exclaim in excitement.
From now on, she wouldn't have to exhaust herself like this.
Xiao Jinxing responded with a sound.
"You won't leave again now that you're back, will you?" Xiao Hezhen asked expectantly.
"Hmm."
