The sound of hooves was faint at first, only audible to the sharp ears of Huangfu Jingchen and his companions. But soon enough, it echoed clearly.
This sound made the constables pause instinctively; the hoofbeats were like a drum, seemingly striking each person's heart.
Before long, a dozen riders appeared in sight.
With his keen eyesight, Huangfu Jingchen recognized the arrival and exclaimed joyfully, "It's my father!"
Xia Wenjin also saw the rider in the middle. Wasn't that none other than Prince Cheng?
However, Prince Cheng looked somewhat disheveled, with several tears in his clothing.
The constables dared to lay hands on Huangfu Jingchen because Lord Chai claimed he was an impostor posing as royalty. As for the truth of this claim, they did not need to consider it; wasn't Lord Chai from the Heavenly Tower expected to cover for them?
Nevertheless, no matter how bold or reckless they were, they wouldn't dare claim that the approaching Prince Cheng was an impostor.
