That night, Zheng Chen kept brooding and drafting a plan, Zhao Wu and Lu Cheng tossed and turned on their beds, also sleepless through the night.
At the break of dawn, Zhao Wu and Lu Cheng came together again.
Peng Sihai could no longer stop them, and reluctantly passed the message again: "Young Master, General Zhao and General Lu are here again. The court's troops fiercely attacked the city yesterday, making them anxious and uneasy. You should see them!"
Zheng Chen nodded: "I will go out to meet them now."
Peng Sihai followed his master nervously, silently praying to the heavens not to reveal any signs in front of Zhao Wu and Lu Cheng.
Perhaps Peng Sihai's sincere prayers moved the heavens. Or perhaps the clouds shrouding Zheng Chen had dissipated somewhat in daylight; his words and actions were no different from usual.
