But they pompously went on without even a backwards glance. This group got ahead of Zheng Fan and entered the General Mansion first.
The gatekeeper and Zheng Fan were familiar with each other. Zheng Fan had visited when Hui Wenzu first assumed office in Nanwang City. The gatekeeper knew that the relationship between this young Commander Zheng and his boss Ah Lang was extraordinary, so he showed a bit of warmth when he greeted Zheng Fan.
"Just so you know, Lord, those who just entered are General Deng and his personal soldiers."
"General Deng?"
"Yes, General Deng, Deng Ziliang."
The Yan people disliked using courtesy names. Civil officials might indulge in such things, but if military generals used them, they'd be labeled as "sissies." So, introductions were simple: just the full name, perhaps with the place of origin or official position added at most.
"Is he from the Deng Family of Sanshi?"
"Oh, indeed he is."
