The procession finally arrived at the Post Station before nightfall. This station was located thirty li outside the city suburbs and was originally intended as a temporary lodging for envoys from various countries visiting the Zheng Capital. Back when the Nanzheng State was prosperous, there was a constant flow of envoys from various nations, and a continuous stream of tribute treasures was sent from different countries.
But now, the former prosperity was gone. The Post Station, once as large as a Traveling Palace annex, had closed all its courtyards to the left, right, and rear, leaving only a few in the center. Over the past few years, the number of envoys that had been received here could be counted on one hand.
