Lu Wanqing had already announced Lu Man's death, so Hua Manman no longer needed to maintain her guise as the Heir of Prince Yu. She could wear women's clothing again and be free to be herself.
She gathered her skirts and ran swiftly down the city wall.
The biting wind could not wipe the joyful smile from her face.
When she reached Li Ji, he leaned down, pulled her onto his horse, and wrapped her in his arms.
The two rode into the city on the same horse.
The roads were lined with commoners who had come to welcome the triumphant army home.
When they saw the Regent King, they erupted in cheers.
The forty-thousand-strong army could not all enter the city. Only a fraction could follow the Regent King into Lingxi City; the rest would camp outside, awaiting their rewards.
They had captured many enemy combatants this time, and these prisoners were also brought into Lingxi City.
