There was still no news from Lord Jingnan. The Royal Court had not bypassed Lord Jingnan's estate to issue military orders to the Jingnan Army under its command either. Doing so would mean forcing the Jingnan Army to choose between Lord Jingnan's estate and the Royal Court. Indeed, knowing that the outcome of such a choice would not be favorable, why would they hasten to tear away that facade?
However, the troops from Shengle City and Xinsu City had mobilized. They voluntarily entered the territory of Cheng State and advanced towards Ying Capital City.
Previously, Chen Yang, the commander of the Jingnan Army in Xinsu City, and General Zheng Fan of Shengle City had completely ignored the Eldest Prince. Commander Chen had shut himself within his city, while General Zheng had gone even further, sending men to the Eldest Prince's main camp to demand provisions and supplies.
