"I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Zhao Feng's mother and sister; today is the perfect opportunity to do so."
"Let it be known by my decree that Zhao Feng's family is to enter the palace directly."
"It is also a good occasion to reward his family," Ying Zheng declared on the spot.
If Zhao Feng could leave his entire family in Xianyang, Ying Zheng would naturally feel more at ease with him and could employ him without reservation. For a sovereign, it is crucial to have leverage over the generals leading armies in the field; this is an essential aspect of controlling royal power.
"This servant accepts the decree." Ren Xiao bowed and immediately withdrew.
「Within the walls of Xianyang City.」
"My lord, the Imperial Guard Army is approaching from the front," Zhang Ming immediately turned to report upon seeing Ren Xiao riding toward them.
Zhao Feng quickly lifted the curtain to look.
