The Second Prince had just stepped off the stairs when he immediately raised both hands in a salute to Lord Jingnan, who was seated on the Pi Beast, saying, "Nephew respectfully welcomes Uncle back to the capital!"
There was no explanation, as if all the previous questioning and embarrassment had simply vanished.
Even Zheng Fan, as a third party, felt a stir of admiration for the Second Prince's response.
This Ji Runhao certainly knows how to father impressive sons; each one is far from simple.
Lord Jingnan dismounted. Instead of helping up the bowing Second Prince, he walked straight into the prince's residence. Zheng Fan and his 100 personal guards followed him in. The remaining Jingnan troops stayed put outside.
Once everyone had entered, the Second Prince finally straightened up. He glanced at Li Yinglian, whose gaze flickered evasively.
